HEIGHTS HYPE

17th March 2016 Newsletter No. 5

Dear Parents,

I hope all families enjoyed the long weekend together as a result of the Labour Day Public Holiday and our Pupil

Free Day. All staff completed their CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Level 2 First aid training on Tuesday as

student safety and duty of care is our highest priority at FHPS.

Bunnings BBQ

A most successful Bunnings BBQ, with 26 parents assisting on the roster from 8am till 4.30pm, was held on

Sunday. I thank all the 26 parents for their help over the long weekend to cook sausages and onions, serve

families all day and assist with setting up and cleaning up. Through these special efforts from all involved, the

school raises additional funds, which is targeted towards the installation of new air conditioners in a number of

classrooms, and ideally, towards a new fence surrounding the school. Every effort helps our school to continually

improve the facilities and its resources. I’d especially like to thank Craig Bennett’s family for their generous

donation of the sausages and bread. Craig and his family have been outstanding supporters of the school and their

support alone, has been an invaluable contribution towards our targeted fundraising total for the school. Craig’s

business, Tapfix Plumbing Services [see logo below], is one I’m happy to endorse due to the fabulous support we

receive at school.

School Carpark and Traffic Update

FHPS School Council recently discussed the response from the Frankston City Council regarding the traffic flow

in Kalmia and Robinia Streets and how to improve student safety, when travelling to and from school. In brief,

the school has responded to the Council to endorse the installation of ‘No U Turn’ signs, improve paintwork to

define the school crossings, improve signage to clarify the ‘No Parking’ areas and where parking is permitted, the

installation of short term parking bays to encourage dropping off and moving on, rather than long term parking at

the entrance gates into the school grounds. The school will work closely with the council to achieve the best result

for our students. I remind families that law enforcement officers will

periodically patrol the local streets and book anyone parking in the wrong

areas. The council want to encourage families to drive around the school

in a U shape to assist with traffic flow entering via Robinia Street, driving

to the end, turning left past the childcare centre and left into Kalmia Street

to exit at Heatherhill Road. This would ensure ‘No U’ turns were needed

at any time.

I wish all families a wonderful weekend. I look forward to our Easter

Raffle being drawn next Thursday 9.00am at our last assembly for term 1.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to win some great Easter baskets and

Easter treats!

Kind Regards, Cheryl Clark, Principal Ph: 1300TAPFIX (827 349)

M: 0488 TAPFIX (827 349)

Proud supporters of FHPS

THURSDAY

24th

MARCH

END TERM 1

2.30PM

FINISH

Mon 11th April Term 2 Begins

Tues 12th April Chocolate

Fundraising Due

Wed 13th—Fri

15th April 3/4 CYC Camp

Monday 18th

April Curriculum Day

(STUDENT FREE)

IMPORTANT DATES

CANTEEN NEWS:

ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL APPEAL—Linda, our Canteen Manager, has a jar where children or parents can deposit coins for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. To date for the 2016 appeal this has raised $24.80. Thank you to the families who have deposited coins in the jar – keep up the good work. All money raised will be given to this Appeal.

MARCH

Indi-Rose M

Ruby L

Vani M

Shaye R

Jae C

Alicia W

Ayla T

Damon L

Rani T

Mathew V

Marley B

Juliana O

Kiara C

Paige L

Bailey P

Tamera-Lee F

Charisma B

APRIL

Bianca N

Tamrind R

Harlan P

Matthew S

Keira W

James T

Maddi F

Al D

Zander D

Mihrisha C

Maryjo V

Georgia O

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

4th March PH: Khloe D

PS: Amelia P

1/2B: -

1/2M: -

1/2S: Kruze M

3/4D: Ethan D

3/4H: -

3/4R: -

5/6B: Kodie H

5/6L: -

5/6M: -

11th March PH: Adam P

PS: Rebecca S

1/2B: Shane J

1/2M: -

1/2S: Olivia D

3/4D: Nash VG

3/4H: Georgia O

3/4R: Jodie M

5/6B: Jonny M

5/6L: Hunter K

5/6M: -

COMMONWEALTH STUDENT BANKING—students Dollarmites school banking will be processed Wednesday next week rather than the usual Tuesday due to Miss W not being in on Tuesday. Please bring your bank books in on Wednesday. Thank you!

CSEF—late applications for CSEF funding can still be accepted until the end of term 2 2016. If you hold a Healthcare/Pension Card valid as at 27th January 2016 and have NOT filled in an application form this year, please see Krystal or Maria in the school office.

EVERY DAY COUNTS

At Frankston Heights we know how important attendance is at school.

This term each class has come up with their own attendance campaign to highlight

why every day counts at school.

Next Thursday, the 24th of March at 9:00am assembly, each class will perform or

show a video of their campaign.

We invite all families to come along to the assembly to vote for their favourite ad

campaign. As well as your vote, the teachers and CASSE student team will also vote

for their favourite.

I wonder who will win!

Everyone’s a winner in our eyes if they make every

day count!

Tricia Hawkesworth on behalf of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing Team

Primary School Attendance

Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts

them behind. Why it’s important

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day.

If students miss school regularly, they miss out on learning the fundamental skills that will set them up for success in the later years of school.

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.

Each missed day is associated with progressively lower achievement in numeracy, writing and reading.