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Gladstone Views Primary School

‘NEWS AT THE VIEWS’

Carrick Drive, Gladstone Park, 3043 9338 6083

www.gvps.vic.edu.au Fax 9335 4892

Principal: Michael West Assistant Principal: Jane Donaldson The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development and this school do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or notice contained in this

Newsletter. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development or this school for the accuracy of information contained in

advertisements or claims made by them.

Thursday 10 September, 2015

Diary

Fri 11 Sept 10.00am – 11.00am

& 12.00 – 2.00pm

Gr. 5/6 Trade Fair – Come one come ALL

Tues 15 Sept 9.00am – 3.00pm Woodlands Division Athletics Carnival at Epping (17 students to attend)

Fri 18 Sept

2.30pm finish

Purple Dress Up Day – Gold Coin donation (Dress up in as much purple as possible)

Last day of Term 3, 2.30pm finish (Term 4 starts ~ 8.45am on Mon. 5th October)

Mon 19 – Wed 21 Oct

Gr. 3/4 Arrabri Lodge Warburton – Final payment due Friday 9th

October

Wed 21 Oct. Rotary Club Raffle Tickets due

Tues 15 Dec. Gr. 6 – 2015 Graduation

Items Distributed With Newsletter Today

Gr. P-6 Compass School Manager Notice Please remember to return Chocolates / Money

before the School Holidays. Thankyou

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

As this is the last newsletter for the term I would like to thank everyone for their contribution throughout term 3. As a school we have just completed our school review with the Department which included an external reviewer, two other Principals and the School Council President and members of the staff. This was a thorough review of our school data and practices, with the school receiving a glowing recommendation for the work that it is doing, as well as setting some challenging targets for the future School Strategic Plan. Gladstone Views also successfully completed its registration process with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority which is now a pre requisite for all schools. The review looked at Achievement in Writing, Reading and Mathematics, Engagement and Well Being. They were particularly pleased with the reduction in absenteeism and lateness which is a major focus of the department in ensuring students are engaging in their work. The research clearly shows that students in attendance and ready to start the school day are more likely to succeed. I thank all those parents who have supported our Hook Into School Program. We will now set targets for each of these areas for the next four years as we strive to improve our delivery in all areas of the schools operations. I would like to thank all

involved as this is quite a lengthy and comprehensive process which teachers do on top of their normal duties.

Best Wishes to Ms Borg The children and staff celebrated the upcoming nuptials of Ms Borg on Wednesday. It was a lovely occasion and we wish Victoria and Jake all the best on their wedding day. The school council has reviewed several policies which will be put on the website for the community to review before they go to the council for ratification. The Council review all policies on a regular basis.

Have a wonderful week & holiday!

Michael West

Purple Week Monday 14th – Friday 18th September

See page 6…

Fri 18th

– Dress Up in Purple Day (Gold coin donation)

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STAR FISH AWARDS “Choose Your Attitude”

STAND TALL AWARDS

Prep A Mikayla G. For choosing a positive attitude each and every day.

Prep B Rachel M. For displaying a more positive attitude towards her learning.

1/2A Taya V.

For choosing to show initiative when asked to complete important tasks for the teacher and class. Thankyou Taya

1/2B Jack O. For always having a positive attitude and for really using his thinking skills on the excursion.

1/2C Luca For striving to choose the right attitude when participating in class activities.

1/2D Hayley S. For choosing a great attitude towards her learning and in her play, well done.

3/4A Mason L. For “Choosing a Positive Attitude” when he is doing challenging work.

3/4B Robert K. For always having a cheerful and pleasant manner in class.

3/4C Tahlia R. For choosing a great attitude towards extending her writing abilities.

5/6A Lachlan D. For his ‘Can Do’ attitude that allows him to excel in all that he puts his mind to.

5/6B Calum H. For choosing to always follow the School Values and be a co-operative member of our class.

5/6C Lexi T.

For her attitude towards assisting her peers in the class and answering questions to lead the class in group work.

5/6D Thivina K. For the way he continued to support his peers during Investigations.

Prep A Lucy W. For using detail in her weekend recounts.

Prep B Koby S. For making an improved effort in his writing.

1/2A Anuga J. For always completing his work in a timely manner. Well done Anuga

1/2B Alexander

H.

For working well in mathematics and using lots of strategies to work out problems.

1/2C Alannah O. For the detailed and well sequenced recount she wrote about our excursion. Well done Alannah!

1/2D Jye R. For publishing a very detailed recount about our excursion to Yarrabee Yesterday’s World.

3/4A Malak E. For her awesome efforts in her Writing this term! Well done Malak!

3/4B Alexander

G. For working hard to improve his writing.

3/4C Kiarra F. For her helpful attitude towards her peers during maths.

5/6A Mariam E. For her beautiful book work and the amazing effort she puts into her learning every day.

5/6B Xzavier P. For concentrating during Mathematics sessions and collaborating with others to get his work done.

5/6C Paige B. For her detailed writing that demonstrates her understanding of writing for a specific audience.

5/6D August A. For her perseverance and dedication to improve her learning.

Upcoming Event….

Trivia Night

With a Twist

Sink or Swim Trivia Night Friday 16th October, 2015

7.00pm

Tickets selling fast

Make up your own table of

friends 8-10 people or be put

into a team Tickets $10 per Adult

Last Day of Term

3

Friday 18th September, 2015

School Finishes at 2.30pm

Term 4 resumes on Monday 5

th October

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Community News

Come and try cricket through a range of fun games and activities ran by qualified cricket

coaches. It is the perfect opportunity to try the game, improve your skills and even have a chance to meet ‘Sledge’, the Melbourne Renegades mascot on Sept 20!

Where: Pascoe Vale United Cricket Club – ATC Cook Reserve, Ash Court, Glenroy. When: 9am until 10:30am on all 3 Sundays of the School Holidays:

September 20 September 27 October 4

Feel free to contact one of our junior coordinators below for further information: Brendan Hodges – Junior Coordinator Email: brendanjhodges@hotmail.com Ph: 0401621157 Nathan Higgs – Milo Coordinator

Rotary Club Raffle Tickets

Every ticket you sell $1.00 will be donated back to

our school.

All tickets and unsold tickets must be returned by

Wed. 21st October.

Raffle drawn at Bunnings Coburg on Melb Cup day (Nov. 3)

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Email: nathansporting@optusnet.com.au Ph: 0401672301

The Woolworths Earn & Learn program has now ended for

this year The response has been fantastic and we'd like to thank you for your

participation and support. With over 15,000 schools and early

learning centres taking part this year, more kids will benefit than

ever before.

It's time to collect and return your Woolworths Earn & Learn

Sticker Sheets

Now is the time to return the Earn & Learn Sticker Sheets to

school.

As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths

Earn & Learn program. The program has now finished for this

year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We're

now at the important stage of the program where the Sticker Sheets

are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then

be able to get new educational equipment for our school. The more

we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week, please send in

your Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheets and any loose Earn

& Learn stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag,

the car glove box or they may be stuck on the fridge. Every little

bit helps. Thanks again for all your support.

Grade 5/6Trade Fair

Come One Come All to 2015 Trade Fair

Activities include photo booth and face painting.

Food products, accessories, toys and other

exciting articles…

Timetable: 10.00 – 10.20am – Prep

10.20 – 10.40am – 1/2 A & B

10.40 – 11.00am – 1/2 C & D

12.05 – 12.25pm – 3/4A & B

12.25 – 12.45pm - 3/4C

12.45 – 1.15pm – 5/6

1.15pm – 1.40pm – Last Chance Sales All proceeds will support our Grade

6 Graduation for 2015 and future

Graduation years.

No Hat No Play Policy now applies

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Hi 1/2A this is Maddie the daughter of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. Well let me tell you the story of Book Week. On Monday the 24

th of August 2015 at 9:15am we got to get a grade 5/6 buddy. The class that came

to our class was Miss Johnsons grade, 5/6A. When they arrived we all sat down on the floor. Then Miss Johnson said to the year 6 boys “please pick a grade 1/2 student,” but none of the grade 6 boys chose me. Then Miss Johnson said to the year 5 girls “please pick somebody,” but none of them picked me. Finally Miss Johnson said to the year 6 girls “please pick someone” and somebody picked me. Her name was Dina. Then we had to sit down. Well is the story going good because there will be a lot more tales. Next we made a bookman. I had to read the steps to the whole class. Then we made our own book about me which we needed to make the book about our buddy. On Tuesday I was surprised and nervous to see what we were going to do. I figured it out we were going to do an ending about a fairy tale which was Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Mine took a long time to finish but eventually I finished in time. When I finished we had to make a front cover of Goldilocks getting chased. Then I went home I was thinking about what we were doing on Wednesday. When we came back to school on Wednesday we made a book review about The Very Cranky Bear. I finished just in time for lunch. On Thursday we made a spectacular newsletter about me I chose a t-shirt one it was so fun I almost burst. On Friday it was the best day ever. Firstly it was my dad’s birthday. Secondly it was dress up day and thirdly we had a parade in the stadium from 9:30-10:30.

Written by Yasemin B. 1/2A

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Walk to School! Dear Parents,

For the month of October Gladstone Views Primary School will be participating in the Victorian initiative

Walk to School.

Walk to School encourages primary school children to walk to and from school in October; to highlight

the ways walking improves children’s health and wellbeing. For each Thursday during the month of October there will be three checkpoints with two teachers to

escort students to school from 8.30am. The three checkpoints are:

The milk bar on the corner of Carrick Drive and Clarke Drive

The milk bar on the corner of Carrick Drive and Trentham Drive

The corner of Wolverton Drive and Adrian Court near Gladstone Park Secondary College.

The dates of the Walk to School mornings are:

Thursday 8th October Thursday 22

th October

Thursday15th October Thursday 29

th October

If your child would like to participate they simply need to meet the teachers at any one of the three

checkpoints by 8.30am.

All students can also enter VicHealth’s fun walking-themed competitions throughout October by signing up

on the website http://www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/student/register

Purple Week! There are a series of events on during purple week to raise money for the Cancer Council Foundation in honour of our families Affected by this disease. So please participate in as much as you can during this week

EVENT DAY COST Lolly Jar Guess – guess how many lollies in the lolly jar at the canteen.

The lolly jar will be at the canteen for the whole week - Monday 14th September to Friday 18th September.

50 cents per guess (You may guess as much as you like)

Basketball knockout – to get all shots in the hoop to be the last one standing.

Lunchtime in the gym - Monday 14th September

$1 per game

Ping Pong Shot – try and bounce the ping pong ball into 1 of 8 cups

Lunchtime in the gym - Wednesday 16thSeptember

$1 per game

Disco – Each of the year levels will have an hour of disco and dance time. The timetable will be displayed in each classroom.

Wednesday 16th September $1 donation per student

Talent show – sign up by Friday the 11/9. Tryouts will be on Thursday the 17/9. The performances can be a maximum of 2 minutes. Finals will be on Friday 18/9, presented at a special assembly at 12:30-1:30.

Tryouts will be hosted in room 12 at lunchtime on Thursday 17th September

50 cent entry fee

Purple Dress up Day – Please try to wear as much purple as possible on this casual clothes day.

Special Assembly – There will be a special assembly for the Talent Show finalists to award the winner. The winners of all the other activities hosted throughout the week will also be announced.

Friday the 18th September Gold coin donation

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Did you know that you can make school related

payments anywhere and at any time of day or night that

suits you?

Did you know that you can now also complete your

child’s permission form, if required, at the same you

make your payment? *

Qkr! by MasterCard makes this possible

If you don’t already have Qkr installed, simply download

the Qkr! by MasterCard App for free from Apple’s app store

for iPhones (iPads should also download the iPhone app) or

from Google Play for Android phones and tablets. On the

Qkr app tap the magnifying glass on the home screen and

type GLADSTONEVIEWSPS. Why not download it

today and take a look at our school on Qkr! and start making

your school payments on Qkr!

* If you are already a registered Qkr user please be sure

to check that you are using the latest version

of the Qkr app so that you are able to access new

features.

All feedback to the school office is very welcome.

Reminder…

Prep 2016

Enrolments due

NOW

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Download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet to

keep up with the latest news from Gladstone Views.

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Let me make all your floral

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Pay using Qkr! at

Gladstone Views Primary

The Qkr! app is available for families of students at Gladstone Views Primary. Qkr! by MasterCard can be downloaded for free from Apple’s app store for iPhones (iPads should download the iPhone app) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets. After downloading the app and registering, simply scan the QR code on the left using the Qkr! Code scanner or type GLADSTONEVIEWSPS after tapping the magnifying glass in the top right of the home screen of Qkr!, and then the app will always recognise you as part of Gladstone Views Primary in future to make payments even easier. You can pay your booklists, excursions and other school payment items along with ordering from the Canteen and Uniform Shop right now using Qkr! To make payments immediately why not download it today and take a look at our school on Qkr! All feedback to the school office is very welcome.

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