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Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter Principal: Barry Rowland Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine Business Manager: Jessie Burney Administration: Jacquie Clancy

Date: 26th October 2017

Important Dates OCTOBER

Fri 27th School Captains’ Photos

2018 Intentions Due

Tues 31st Halloween Picnic Dinner 5 - 7pm on the Middle Terrace

Western Metropolitan Region Softball Championship

NOVEMBER

Wed 1st Walkathon

Thurs 9th 2018 Prep Transition Day Three 11:30am - 1pm

2018 Prep Information Night 6:45pm

Sat 11th Mano Shopping Tour

Mon 13th Pupil Free Day

Tues 14th Prep & Junior Sports Day

Mon 20th—29th Prep & Junior Swimming Program

Wed 22nd Mano Carnivale Working Group Meeting 7pm in the Staff Room

Tues 28th Mano Community Cuppa and Chat 2:30pm in the Staff Room - All Welcome

DECEMBER

Wed 13th Mano Carnivale Working Group Meeting 7pm in the Staff Room

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Mano Annual Walkathon is on next week This annual event will take place on Wednesday 1st November and provides an opportunity for all students to participate in a whole school community event. We thank all sponsors who will be supporting this event and the parent helpers who will contribute to making it possible. In previous years the Walkathon has raised quite a profit for the school, making additional resources available to our students to use both in and out of the classroom environment. Students are encouraged to wear bright coloured clothing (maybe fluro) on the day.

VCOP and the ‘Big Write’ Students across all year levels are developing capacities to incorporate aspects of VCOP into their writing tasks – Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation. Ask your children about VCOP and how it helps them to think about their writing! Each fortnight we will be embracing a VCOP writing strategy referred to as the ‘Big Write’. These sessions will create an environment for students to create thoughtful pieces of their best writing – by thinking about the topic the day and night before, using VCOP components and having a classroom environment which supports creative and thoughtful writing.

Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers Many thanks again to all Mano community members who collected these recently – they translated into almost 22,000 points for us to convert into classroom resources and sporting equipment. An order has been placed and we hope to receive these resources by the end of Term 1 2018.

Halloween Picnic – Tuesday 31st October On Tuesday 31st October an enthusiastic group of parents are arranging a special event for our students from 5 - 7 p.m. Students attending will need to be supervised by their parents at all times during this event. Thank you to the organisers and those who have been donating ‘treats’ in preparation of this Halloween event.

Melbourne Cup day – Tuesday 7th November This is NOT a Pupil Free Day. On this day (referred to as Mano Cup day) we will be asking students to dress in a related way – in their ‘finest glam’, as a jockey, a horse or something else similar. There will be a ‘fashion parade’ at 9.15 am and weather permitting a picnic lunch to be enjoyed by all on the oval. Karina (Canteen Manageress) is planning some special lunch order menu items for this day – see attached menu. This day has been planned by our enthusiastic student leaders from the senior team.

Music Count Us In – Thursday 2nd November at 12.30 p.m. On this day at this time right across Australia, over half a million students will be singing a song together. This celebrates music education in schools and will be live streamed from Federation Square, Melbourne. The song this year is ‘Shine Together’, as the joy of making music together is celebrated right across our nation. For more details refer to: http://musicaustralia.org.au/program/countusin/

Building project update Our builders are currently working on the 3 Junior rooms in the southern end of the Junior / Admin building. Painters and carpenters are currently addressing refurbishment plans and on Wednesday 25th October (Pupil Free Day for Geelong Cup) a small quantity of asbestos was removed by qualified staff. Plumbers will soon be replacing guttering and downpipes. New furniture throughout this building should be able to be purchased via this project. The classes which have been temporarily relocated to the multi will need support as the hot weather approaches – any assistance with fans or portable air conditioners would be appreciated as we plan for this need in the coming weeks. See photos below of their progress to date.

Swimming program for Preps and Juniors next month

From Monday 20th November to Friday 1st December, our Preps

and Juniors will be participating in an intensive swimming program

at the Geelong College pool. Parents are welcome to attend

swimming sessions but will be unable to travel on the bus due to

limited seating capacity.

We will be encouraging our students to develop both their water

skills and independence, as it relates to changing after sessions

and looking after their possessions.

Barry Rowland

Principal

Sports Report Senior Cricket On Monday 23rd October 45 children from Grades 5 and 6 participated in the Geelong West District Cricket Championships held at the South Barwon Recreation Reserve. Congratulations to all children on the way in which you participated and the sportsmanship displayed during the day. Many thanks to Mrs McInnes and Mr Young for coaching and supporting teams on the day.

Mr Grant

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PB NEVE OMANT - Neve is a respectful class member who takes turns and shares with others. She has made terrific

progress with her writing. Congratulations Neve, keep up the great work!

PH KELLY HOSE - Kelly is a very considerate and caring classmate who consistently helps her friends, waits patiently for

her turn and shares equipment fairly. You're a star, Kelly!

PT OAKLEIGH POWER - Oakleigh is a respectful class mate who always works well with her peers, sharing her ideas

thoughtfully. Outstanding Oakleigh!

JA EMILY HART - Emily is a fabulous and respectful student who always models positive behaviour both in and outside

of the classroom. You are just wonderful Em!

JB TULLY SWANSON - Tully is a respectful and responsible student in JB. She is willing to share her ideas with her

peers and is always happy to help anyone when she can. You're a gem, Tully!

JC RUBY THOMPSON - for demonstrating taking turns for 'turn and talk' when revising what a persuasive text looks like.

Respectful Ruby!!

JH ARCHER CHAPPELL - Archer has been respectful when working with peers during our Persuasive Writing, sharing

ideas, being kind and helping. Great job Archer!

JO NOAH MILLER - Noah thoughtfully waits for his turn and shares the equipment on his table. Well done Noah!

MA MAHLIA DAVYS - Mahlia is always a respectful and responsible student in MA. She is a kind and considerate student

who always looks out for her classmates. Marvellous Mahlia!

MB PHEOBE JOHNSON - for always being kind, caring and considerate.

ML POPPY CARMICHAEL - Poppy is very positive and fair towards her classmates when sharing and taking turns in class. Keep up the great work!

MR ISABELLA MACDONALD - Issy is a respectful class member of MR. She is always leading by example by being a

kind, thoughtful and caring student. You're a delight Issy !

MW ANGEL PSIHOMANIS - Angel is always willing to share his equipment and resources with his fellow students in the

classroom. This shows your kind heart and understanding. You really are an Angel!

SG JEN CLARIDGE - For stepping outside her comfort zone and doing a wonderful job hosting Assembly last week.

Just wonderful, Jen!

SN JOSHUA JOVANOVSKI - Josh worked exceptionally well during Breakdown Buddies last week and really set the

standard for future sessions. Outstanding!

SS LOGAN YOUNG - Logan showed excellent sportsmanship at Interschool Cricket, encouraging others and ensuring

everyone on his team got a fair go. Logan, you're a legend!

SV LIAM FLETCHER - Liam knows how to be a kind and considerate member of the school by showing outstanding respect through sharing and taking turns. Legendary Liam!

MUSIC MAHLIA DAVYS - Mahlia is a respectful student in Music and always works well with her peers, in any activity!

Great work, Mahlia!

Art Award

Kaisercraft are kindly sponsoring a weekly Art Award this term. Each week one student will receive a $10 Kaisercraft voucher. This week’s Art Award goes to: JULES BURROWS for being a responsible class member and always taking care with her work..

Prep & Junior Sports Fun Day

The Prep and Junior students will be participating in the Prep & Junior Sports Fun Day on Tuesday 14th November.

Where: Peter Lowe Reserve, Minerva Road

Time: 9.15am – 10.50am

We require parental assistance on the day and any assistance would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to help, please

complete and return the following slip below by: Friday 3rd

November.

All parent helpers MUST have a valid Volunteer Working with Children Check and have supplied a copy of their card to the Office.

Once your expression of interest is received, an information letter will be sent out by 7th November, so please ensure these are returned

on time. Thanks!

Thanks.

Ms Walton

Expression of Interest: Prep & Junior Sports Fun Day

I am willing to assist at the Sports Fun Day on Tuesday 14th November.

Your Name: ___________________________

Your Child’s Name: _____________________ Your Child’s Grade:_______

Walkathon - Wednesday 1st November Hoping all of us are doing our best to get sponsors to raise money for our school. All you need is to ask family members, friends, neighbours and familiar faces to sponsor you. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most! Just remember the more sponsors and money raised for our 5km walk, the better upgrades we will have at school for our classrooms and/or playgrounds! If you need another sponsorship form, please see Jacquie in the office. All sponsorship forms with money need to be given to your classroom teacher or the General Office directly by Wednesday 8th November. This year our aim is to raise $1 for each 1km walked for every student. If everyone meets this aim we will raise close to $2,000 of funds that can be spent on the continual upgrade of our play-grounds. Thanks to those parents who have put their name down to be parent helpers on the day. I’ll be in touch soon to assign duties for the day. Please remember full school uniform is to be worn on the day with some added fluro flair. Thanks. Mr Hambrook

Halloween Picnic Dinner Tuesday 31st October, 5 - 7 pm, Middle Terrace Mano families are invited to BYO picnic/take away dinner for Halloween. There will be trick or treating stations and a Halloween disco. If you are thinking of coming along a donation of individually wrapped treats for the trick or treating would be appreciated. There is a collection box at the General Office. This is a School Council Wellbeing Subcommittee event, families are responsible for their own children as NO teacher supervision will be provided. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Chaplain's Corner Welcome to Term 4 and the wonderful weather!

I hope you have had a positive start to the term. One initiative at Mano to help students have a

positive and calm start to the school week is the M&M (Milo & Mindfulness) Club.

The M&M Club provides companionship, a relaxing and safe environment as well as non-stressful

school start. M&M Club starts around 8:30am, in the circle area between Prep and Library, with a

Milo and then moves to a Mindfulness circle about 8:40am.

Students are then offered to get some fresh air at 8:50am, or they can remain for a further 5

minutes of mindfulness until first bell.

Milo is a great start to any day! Also, Mindfulness helps us look after our mind, and build mental health and wellbeing, through

positive interactions, activities, exercises and environment. Thus M&M Club is a great spot for drop off and helps everyone

prepare themselves mentally & emotionally for their big week at school.

Thanks and remember M&M club, Mondays & Tuesdays at 8:30am onwards in the Prep/Library Building.

Jesse Winter

School Chaplain

DO YOU VOLUNTEER AT MANO? If you volunteer at the school, whether it be helping in the classroom, with Bike Ed, at the Carnivale, processing books in the Library, at-tending excursions or activities such as the Walkathon, it is a Department of Education & Training requirement that you MUST have a valid Working with Children Check and have supplied a copy of your card to the Office. If you don’t have a valid Working with Children Check please apply by following the instructions attached to this newsletter. There is no cost for a Volunteer Working with Children Check (a passport photo is required). Please ask at the General Office if you need a hand – we look forward to seeing our students continue to benefit from the amazing work that parents do as volunteers at our school. Please check with your local post office if they process Working with Children checks.

Missing a bike? A bike was found on the last day of term 3 which is yet to be claimed. If it belongs to you, please speak to a Middles staff member. Thanks. Mr Valentine

The Royal Geelong Show

Once again our school had an Art display at the Royal Geelong Show. The display was in the Education

Pavilion. It was called Inspired and featured a selection of work from our recent Art Show.

Congratulations to those students who had work displayed.

Mano Shopping Tour

If you and your friends would like to join us for a fun filled day of socialising and shopping then now is the time to pop your name down at the Office, limited seats available. When: Saturday 11th November 2017 Where: Melbourne Shopping Tour Outlets Cost: $55 per person (includes morning tea) Payment: Full payment is required when you put your name down at the General Office. Outlets: Feelgood Australia, Road to Home, The Auroma Shop, Footscray Fashion Bazaar, Dianna Ferrari, Converse, Royal Nut Co, Bambis Homewares, The Linen Factory, Raglan Fashion House, Toy Networx. All funds raised will go to Mano!

DAY ACTIVITY TIME TEACHER

MONDAY Band (Auditioned Entry)

Middles Veggies Gardening Club

Dance Troup (Auditioned Entry)

Lunch

Recess

Recess & Lunch

Ms Clutterbuck

Mr Santilli

Ms Wakeman

TUESDAY Ukelele Club

Picnic Time

Netball

Library (Fortnightly Alternating Year Levels)

Recess

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Ms Clutterbuck

Mr Winter

Mr Grant

Mrs Bencic

WEDNESDAY Choir

Sphero Team

Dance Troupe (Auditioned Entry)

Before School

Lunch

Recess & Lunch

Ms Clutterbuck

Mr Valentine

Ms Wakeman

THURSDAY Band

Middles Veggies Gardening Club

Grade 4 ICT Leadership Meeting

Basketball

Junior Play Session (Fortnightly)

Lunch

Recess

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Ms Clutterbuck

Mr Santilli

Ms Benson

Mr Grant

Mr Hambrook

FRIDAY Choir Lunch Ms Clutterbuck

Recess & Lunchtime Activities—Term 4

SCHOOL BANKING School Banking day is FRIDAY Remember, Friday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit. For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits. School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school, raising 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a replacement. Win a family adventure holiday at Tokyo Disneyland! This year, School Banking is running a Future Savers Grand Prize competition that will take one lucky School Banker all the way to Tokyo, Japan. The winner gets an unforgettable family trip, for up to two adults and three children, where they ’ll explore Tokyo Disneyland with its amazing attractions, including the futuristic Tomorrowland, plus enjoy the fun rides at Tokyo DisneySea. If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Manifold Heights PS Week beginning 23rd October 2017

Coordinator: Kamaljit Kaur

Hi Everyone

It has been a great third week of the term at OSHC. We are enjoying the sun outside by playing football and other group games.

Jacob and Max played with Lego. Luka and Cooper enjoyed the board game Monopoly. Kate and Emily made bracelets out of wool.

Children are painting Halloween monsters. Astrid, Vivian, Zara, Maliha, Emily and Matilda made the scary monster masks using

paper plates. Hayden and Jack played with building blocks. Raiden and Lucas played with toy cars. Bradley and Alex enjoyed

playing with hamabeads. Juliet, Max, Sai, Jacob, Koji and Vivian enjoyed Bobs and Statues. There was a lot of fun.

I would like to thank all the children and families attending OSHC club. I would like to wish you all the best for term 4.

Reminder: Camp Australia Cancellation Process

Just reminding parents if your child is not attending the OSHC program on any day they are booked, you must let us know via

phone or the school office as we are to follow correct procedures in locating children who have not shown up. This will

involve calling parents, additional contact then if not located the police. So please ensure you communicate if your child is not

attending the OSHC program.

Thanks.

Kamaljit (Kammie)

OSHC ROOM ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Games Monopoly Bracelet Making Halloween Masks Building Blocks

Community Notice If you have any unused toys or recyclable equipment that you feel would be useful for

any craft or art activities we would really appreciate any donations. Thank you.

Mano’s before and after school care

program is run by Camp Australia.

More information can be found at

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