HEIGHTS HYPE

May 15th 2013 Newsletter 6

Initial Thoughts

Thank you to everyone who has made me feel so welcome at Frankston Heights over the past few weeks,

especially the students who have instigated playing ’Teacher Spy’ while I have been on yard duty. I’m not

too sure if I’ve found all of your favourite hiding spots yet!

Congratulations to the staff and students for the wonderful send-off to Mr Anderson last Friday. These are

priceless moments and the genuine sentiment conveyed throughout the tributes will always be treasured by

Simon.

Education Week

We have our Open Night next Tuesday 20th May from 5:00 – 7:00pm as part of the celebrations for Education

Week. Our focus is ‘Science’ and we trust that many members of our school community will take advantage

of this opportunity to visit Frankston Heights out of the regular school hours.

Our annual ‘Book Fair’ will also be held next week.

Officially, Education Week in Victoria begins this Sunday.

Visitors to the Melbourne Museum on Sunday can meet leading Australian scientists in paleontology, marine

biology, birds, mammals, mineralogy and more.

Learn about some of the most interesting specimens from the Museum’s state collection.

Identify some of Australia’s most beautiful wildlife with the Museum Victoria Field Guide App.

Meet some of the Museum’s live collection items, including stick insects and scorpions.

Learn about wildlife photography and videography from the Museum’s highly skilled multimedia

specialists. (Children up to 16 years and concession card-holders are free, adults are $10).

NAPLAN

The students in Years 3 and 5 have participated in the

National Assessment Program (Literacy and

Numeracy) during this week. Parents/Carers will

receive an individual report later in the school year.

Godetevi la settimana!

Gill Higgins Acting Principal

Tuesday 20th Open Night 5:00—7:00pm

Friday 23rd District Cross Country

(selected students Yrs 3—6

at Woodleigh School)

Wednesday 28th Peninsula Choral Festival

(selected students from the choir at

Peninsula School Hall 7:00pm)

Friday 30th School Disco 6:00—7:30pm

Monday 2nd June Life Education program begins

IMPORTANT DATES

Congratulations and well done to all our Year three and five students who have completed their NAPLAN assessments this week. Our students have been involved in assessments over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Results will be sent out to us later in the year and will be distributed to parents on receipt. Thank you to our wonderful school community for making Mr. Anderson’s last day at our school such a memorable one. I know that he was touched by the many parents and students who went out of their way during the week, to wish him well and to thank him for his time and immense contribution at Frankston Heights. Our assembly was a highlight of the day with the Year 1 /2 rendition of “ So Long Farewell” sung to new words for Mr. Anderson, causing many a tear. Mr Anderson’s answers during his interview with Mr. Marsden were hilarious and the many books created by our students for Mr. Anderson were amazing!! I’m sure Mr Anderson is still trying to read them all !! Don’t forget to keep next Tuesday night from 5—7 free for our Education Week Open Night, incorporating a Science Night and Book Fair. In true Frankston Heights style we will also have a sausage sizzle running from five o’clock so you can grab a bite to eat as you wander around and see the fantastic science activities we have planned for you. Don’t forget we will have prizes for the best science outfits on the night . Mrs. Gallagher will have our Book Fair open in the Library for any purchases. I look forward to seeing you on the night for some great fun. I have heard great reports already from the students who attended Woorabinda Somers camp last week. Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. Happy birthday to Charlie C who celebrated his birthday while on camp— what a treat!!! A reminder to all that we have the Life Education van arriving at our school for the first week of June— this is always a great program for our students. We will be running a parent session...more details closer to the date. With this week’s newsletter I have attached a flyer that explains the CASEA program that we will be undertaking at Frankston Heights in term four of this year. We are really looking forward to becoming involved in the program. If you would like further information please contact me . Have a great weekend everyone ! Carole Gagiero Assistant Principal

MAY

Chelsea F

Andy D

Feliciana A

Ying C

Jack B

Zoe B

Samuel R

SCHOOL NEWS:

SICK BAY—if you have any bedding i.e. pillow cases, doona covers & blankets that are still in

good conditions and you are no longer in need of we would appreciate them for use in our sick

bay.

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS—we are in need of second-hand winter uniforms. If your child has

outgrown their uniform from last year and it is in good condition, please consider giving it to us

to resell. If you have a winter tunic or school rain jacket in good condition, we can resell them at

half-price and give the funds back to you.

Our first Book Fair for 2014 will be held during the week

19th May to 22nd May

All classes will be timetabled for “Looking Time” during

Monday 19th May

Buying times will be:

Tuesday 5pm to 7pm during open evening

Wednesday 3pm to 4 pm

Thursday 3 pm onwards

There are no sales on Friday.

There are now 3 ways to pay by credit card:

Use EFTOS machine (if it is supplied) or paper form

Make an online payment using a smart phone

Phone - free call 1800 557 908

Customers need to record their receipt number on the

Book Fair invite or Student wish list to hand to cashier.

Orders due

Wednesday

21st May.

CANTEEN NEWS:

Thank you for your support, Linda Eames Canteen Manager

Friday 23rd May Special Lunch:

Steamed Dim Sim & Fried Rice

Plus

Nudie Juice

Plus

Cookie

We urgently need helpers for this special lunch day (23rd May) as our usual helpers are unavailable. If you are

able to help please see Linda in the canteen.

If we do not get enough helpers for Friday 23rd we will not be able to proceed with this special lunch.

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who received a Success Award for the week:

2ND MAY

PB: Elodie R

PS: Tiana S

1/2G: Kaleb McC

1/2H: Jayden P

1/2P: Taylor T-F

1/2T: Lily D

3/4M: Josh C

3/4R: NA

3/4S: Bree B

5/6B: Caitlin R

5/6K: NA

SCIENCE: 3/4S

ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Congratulations to Riley B, Wynter B & Zander C who received awards for

“Being terrific, happy and friendly” and “Keeping the yard clean”!

It has been a very busy time in the Middle Homestead!

Last week we had our Middle

School Cross Country trials. All the students put in a great effort after

lots of practice during PE. Forty students from the Homestead will be attending District Cross Country

on Friday the 23rd of May. Good luck!

Last week several lucky students from the middle

school went to camp woorabinda.

A bit stressed and excited, we all set off to Banyan Fields primary school to get on a bus to camp. Our bus driver was so nice that

he let us watch Mr Bean. WE rolled up to a place in the middle

of nowhere. So we walked to camp. My favourite activity was

high ropes.

By Rani

The dinners and deserts were delicious. The first night we had

Crumbed fish and spuds. The second night we had roast lamb and vegies. The third night was my favourite, we had pasta and

garlic bread. Wednesday we had birthday cake because it was my

birthday.

By Charlie C.

At Woorabinda Camp my favorite thing was the high ropes because I faced my fear of heights. Especially ‘Hugger Boi’ because I got to grab

onto something while I was walking….and it was a funny name!

Allysia

I was full of excitement and anxiety. i finally left my aunty and got on the bus. i went on the high

ropes course. i cried all the way round but i got over it the second

time round. i fell out of the canoe and fell into the lake! (I got

really wet) everyone was so friendly.

Tyler P.

In Term Two we have PE on a Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure your child has runners to wear on these days.

A reminder to make sure that parents are reading with or to your children nightly and diaries are brought in signed every day. We are very excited about reading the students Journals this term! They are due in each Thursday.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA CHORAL FESTIVAL

Selected choir students will be performing at the Harmonies Unite Monington Peninsula Choral Festival

on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 7:00pm.

The Peninsula School Wooralla Drive Mt Eliza

The Ansett Hall $5 Adults, School age children are free

(Tickets only available at the door)

THE ARTS

The Arts department has been busy as always! Junior School has been working on ‘It’s a Jungle Out There’, so

don’t be afraid if you hear roars and other strange sounds emanating from our direction. The Middle School is enjoying working on ‘Medieval Feasts and Festivals’

exploring the feudal system, castles, knights, and more. The Senior School have been developing their

understanding of ‘Broadway Musicals’ and ‘Art Styles’.

CASEA will be in our school in 2014

CASEA is a joint program run by Monash Health Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS)

and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and will be running in our

school this year.

The program helps children enhance their self esteem and develop better skills in

Making friends

Understanding and expressing feelings

Getting on with others

We will be running the program for children in Prep to Grade 3 classes. In this way we hope to

help children who have problems in these areas to improve their skills and prevent their

problems from getting bigger.

The program involves working with the classroom teachers, and running small groups for

children and their parents.

Attendance in the small groups is free of charge but places are limited. Parents of children in

Prep to Grade 3 will receive a letter soon explaining the program in more detail.

If you have any queries please contact Carole Gagiero on ph (03) 9783 4988

Hey! My name is Monty. I am from the CASEA program, and we are coming to your school!

Frankston Rovers

Junior Football Club

Seeking additional Players in

The following age groups:

U10’s Coach Rod Tanner: 0419874113

U13’s Coach Mike Triep: 0432404892

U14’s Coach Dave Tapolczay:

0403208793

President Darren Wishart: 0409857747

Secretary Emma Fenwick: 0450075402

Email: frankstonrovers@yahoo.com.au