Mansfield Primary School

Mansfield Primary School

Apollo Street, Mansfield 3722

Telephone 5775 2325

Fax 5775 1914

Principal: Paul Volkering

Assistant Principal: Hazel Bell

Email:

mansfield.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website:

www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au

Newsletter 18

29th November, 2012

IMPORTANT DATES:

30th November School Assembly 3pm

3rd December Swimming program

commences

Last session Athletics

After School Activities

4th December Year 4/5/6 Musical PAC

5th December Parent Helpers Morning

Tea 10.30-11.30am

7th December Book Club Orders due

School Assembly 3pm

11th December Prep Picnic Lunch

12.30pm

Last session Netball/

Soccer After School

Activities

Year 6 Orientation MSC

13th December Year 6 Graduation

Swimming program

concludes

17th December Year 6 Celebration Day

Year 5 Leadership Day

School Reports

Distributed

it is important to keep parents informed

about classes and grades for next year.

Over the last month or so, we’ve been busy

planning for classes next year. We will have

another class next year due to an increase

in our overall enrolment. We expect demand

for places to continue over the holiday

period.

A reminder once again that if your children

are not going to be at Mansfield Primary

School in 2013, please make sure you advise

the office. Enrolments determine funding,

so every student enrolled makes a big

difference to our overall funding levels.

Due to the increasing enrolment we will

have another grade, which means a number

of classes will also change location. Next

year, the Year 5 & 6 students will be in the

current Year 1/2, 2, 4 & 4/5 classrooms.

There will be two straight grade 5’s and 6’s.

We have a new graduate teacher who will

commence at MPS at the beginning of the

year as well.

Mansfield Primary School – Grades for

2013

Grade Time Fraction Teacher’s Name

Prep J (1.0) Mrs Jo Richardson

Prep/1A (1.0) Mrs Annette Morgan

Prep/1B (1.0) Mrs Bernie Scott

Yr1/2C (1.0) Mrs Carol Watts

Yr2S (1.0) Mr Sam Corden

Yr3BN (0.5) Ms Brooke Robertson

(0.5) Ms Nicole Comerford

Yr3/4J (1.0) Mrs Julie McInnes

Yr4G (1.0) Graduate.

Yr5P (1.0) Mrs Paula McMunn

Yr5RL (0.6) Mrs Robyn Robinson

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:

BUSHDANCE – Huge success

On behalf of the School Council we sincerely

appreciate everyone who made the effort to

come along and support our Bush Dance last

Friday night.

This was our first attempt this year at a

whole school community “get together” and

it was so pleasing to see in excess of 250

plus parents and children having fun and

generally enjoying the night. We really

appreciate the hard work and planning that

went into making the night such a success.

Everyone who helped was just amazing.

As we head into the last month of the year

(0.4) TBA

Yr6C (1.0) Mrs Cathy Johnstone

Yr6LD (1.0) Ms Lesley Dunlop

TOTAL ENROLMENT = 275+

Av Class size = 22.9

Business Manager (0.8) Mrs Joan Watt

Office Manager (0.8) Mrs Lisa Gray

Visual Arts (0.8) Mrs Lyn Gardiner

Perf Arts / Music /ICT (1.0) Mrs Monica Sketcher

P.E / Support (1.0) Mr Tom MacMunn

Primary Welfare Officer (0.5) Ms Nicole Comerford

Maths Specialist Initiative (1.0) Mrs Yvonne Robinson

Maths Specialist Initiative (0.5) Ms Brooke Robertson

Integration Aides (0.79) Mrs Andrea Kirley

Integration Aides (0.47) Mrs Helen Clark

Integration Aides (0.47) Mrs Tina Stewart

Integration Aides (0.47) Mrs Tracey Griffiths

Curriculum Leader/

Assistant Principal (1.0) Mrs Hazel Bell

Principal (1.0) Mr Paul Volkering

PARENT HELPERS MORNING TEA

Each year we rely on a virtual army of volunteers to

assist us with all manner of activities here at school. In

recognition of our fantastic group of volunteers, we hold a

morning tea to celebrate your work.

If you have volunteered, or just helped out at school this

year, you are cordially invited to come along to morning

tea, next week on Wednesday, December 5th commencing

at 10:30a.m. Recess will be for the full hour on that day

to allow adequate time for teachers and volunteers to

meet and celebrate another year’s work.

Year 5 / 6 Musical

Planning and practice for the Year 5/6 musical is nearing

completion with our students very much looking forward to

next week’s performance. Most tickets have already been

allocated, but if you still want a seat at one of the

performances, please see Mrs Sketcher.

Parenting Ideas.

This week’s Parenting Ideas publication is about being in the

moment for your children. It talks about being emotionally

ready and prepared for the right response. With Christmas

on our doorstep, sometimes things can get quite pressured

and children can become quite anxious. If you stop and think,

Christmas and New Year are times of great uncertainty for

children. Being “in the moment” for them when they need you

is vital.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Parenting Ideas articles

throughout the year and as I’ve said on many occasions, there

is a no more rewarding task, than being a good parent.

Paul Volkering

Principal.

BOOK CLUB

Scholastic Book Club Issue 8 has been sent

home with your child today. Any orders are due

to be returned to school by Friday 7th December. Please

return any orders to the book club boxes located outside the

school library by this date. If you are paying by cheque

please make the payment out to Mansfield Primary School.

No late orders can be accepted. This will be our last book

club issue for 2012.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Our wonderful volunteer Shirley Curtis is asking for all

library books to be returned to the school. Returned books

will then be included in the library stock take. Thanking you

in anticipation.

UNIFORM SHOP

Kathy Smith has offered to open the uniform shop the week

before school commences on Thursday 24th January between

10.30am to 12.30pm. Please make a note in your diary for this

date.

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA)

CHANGES

As many of you are aware, the State Government has

implemented some major changes to the Education

Maintenance Allowance effective 2013.

A summary of these changes are as follows:

The eligibility criteria for EMA has not changed, ie: a

valid Health Care Care or Pension Card on 29 January

2013.

In 2012 parents received a total of $235.00 per child

with half being paid directly to the school. In 2013

the parent portion will be $150.00 and $200.00 for

eligible Prep students.

The EMA application form will have 3 payment options;

Paid directly into your own bank account

Paid directly into the school’s bank account

Paid by cheque

Our recommendation is to have the EMA paid directly

into the school’s bank account. This will allow the EMA

to assist with the cost of your child’s Essential

Education Items.

The School Start Bonus for Prep students has been

abolished.

EMA application forms are now available at the school office.

LOST PROPERTY

The lost property box is once again overflowing with items

that have no home. Please ensure you check these items

before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will

go to a local opportunity shop over the x-mas break.

STAR STUDENTS 22nd November

P1J Ben Deeble For making a big effort

with his reading.

3BN Lachie Lamont For being a considerate

friend.

STAR STUDENTS 15th November

P1J Daniel Brown For really trying hard with

his handwriting.

3BN Lachie Cummins For his awesome effort with

Walktober and GCC .Super

Leader!

4CJ Jamie Hickson & Stuart Blair

For learning all their lines

and being such great actors.

Dear Parents,

Please note, the information

evening for new parents will not

be held on Thursday the 29th of

November. The information

session is now re-scheduled for

Tuesday the 11th of December at

12:30-1:30pm during our kinder

picnic. Sorry for any

inconvenience.

2013 Mt Buller Season Passes

2013 Adult Season Passes $799

Student Season Passes $449

Buy now/pay later

You can pay a deposit of $160 for adult passes and

$90 for children’s passes with the balance due by the

1st May 2013.

The offer ends Tuesday 14th December or while stocks

last.

If the total is paid upfront, your pass can be used this

summer. Perfect for mountain biking and summer

sightseeing.

The Seasons Passes are sold exclusively on the Mt

Buller eStore. For more details, look on the Mount

Buller website at www.mtbuller.com.au

Details in regard to the local school pricing and ‘Live

It Up’ passes are yet to be finalised. At this stage they

have been abolished so it is recommended if you

intend on purchasing a ski pass or skiing more than

10 times in 2013 this is the best deal available.

Invitation to our School

Volunteers/Parent Helpers

Morning Tea

You are invited to a morning tea

on Wednesday 5th December at

10.30am in our staff room.

We hope that you can come and

join us in the celebration

Looking forward to seeing

you there!

Mansfield Kindergarten’s Christmas

Fundraiser FAMILY SANTA PHOTOS

Get into the festive spirit with a Santa photo to share

with family and friends!

Dee Deery Photography and Mansfield Kindergarten are

pleased to offer Santa photo sessions in the beautiful garden

(weather permitting) at Mansfield Kindergarten,

64 Ailsa Street, Mansfield.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Available sessions:

Saturday 1st December 10am-

12pm

Saturday 1st December 1pm-3pm

Monday 3rd December 3pm-6pm

Wednesday 5th December 3pm-

6pm

Saturday 8th December 10am-

12pm

Saturday 8th December 1pm-3pm

To book please call the kindergarten on 5775 2445 or

email: mansfield.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

For Sale Rinnai Energysaver LPG SpaceHeater $ 50.00 Rinnai Flame Fire LPG Heater $100.00 Timber bunk bed includes mattresses, ladder & side rail. (Can be converted to 2 single beds) $150.00 Concertina 6 door (2m high x 40cm wide) $ 50.00 2000 Nubrick red bricks (second hand) $ 200.00 Queen bed base with head & foot $ 50.00 Bench press & bar bell $ 30.00 PHONE: 0439 649 569 or 0409 167 306

MASSIVE HALL SALE!! Raising funds for the 1st Mansfield Scout Group Saturday 1st December at the Scout Hall, Mansfield Showgrounds 9am—1pm Heaps of stuff to browse, buy, sausage sizzle, coffee & tea. Donations of item in good condition gratefully accepted– contact Sue Arndt 5775 3131 Mansfield Junior Motor Cycle Club Christmas Bush Ride & Family Camp Out 1st & 2nd December Lovick’s Three Chain Road, Booroolite Saturday - Camp set up at Midday Sunday - Enduro Leap, Bush Ride & Presentations BYO Everything (Tent, camping gear, food) Parents welcome to ride in this event Bad weather back up plan - re-locate to Bally Patrick, Merrijig. Check SMS Bounce back by SMS letters MMC to 19922767 or check Web or Face Book Special thanks to Charlie Lovick & Sally/Michael Watson

FAMILY BUSH DANCE REPORT WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!!! Thankyou to everyone who

came to the bush dance and made it such a success. It was

just fantastic to see all the children rush to the dance floor

when the band started playing and then to watch (and dance

with) them as they heeled and toed and dosey doh-ed.

About 250 people turned up last Friday night and everyone

contributed in their own way to make it a really special

night for the Mansfield Primary community. A HUGE

thankyou has to go to Rachel N and Nicola B for organising

the silent auction which raised over $1000 and to all the

businesses who donated the wonderful prizes. Kristy G,

Georgie C, Kate E, Rach G and Sarah L worked hard in the

kitchen with many others (you know who you are xxx)

making all those gorgeous slices, cakes and deserts that

were inhaled by the kids and adults alike. Liz and Pete

Scales and Rick Lindsay set up all day Friday and Neil Allen

got us the lights and pulled it all down again with Mr V who

was a brilliant dogs-body all day (and the next). Mrs

Sketcher and Mr MacMunn deserve a big round of applause

for teaching the kids the dances and getting them enthused

and Lisa, Joan and Shirley did all the difficult ticket and

money stuff in the office. The decorative haybales came

from Miss Comerford's dad and the plants on the tables

from Rob and Prue at Snowgum nursery. There are so many

people to thank -someone may have been left out - but

really it was a great group effort with people stepping in

whenever they were needed, and a lot of the kids keen to

lend a hand when ever possible. The packup was easy peasy

with everyone helping on the night. THANKYOU!! Lets do it

again sometime!!?!

Charlotte Lindsay

9.00 - 9.45

9.50 -

10.20

10.25 -

10.55

11.40 -

12.10

12.15 -

12.45

12.50 -

1.20 1.30 - 2.00

2.40 -

3.10

Monday ADMIN 5PM 5/6T 2SC P/1B P/1A Bronze

*extra 2/3C

Tuesday

Wednesday ADMIN 5PM 6JM 3BN 2SC P/1 J Bronze *

extra 5/6T

Thursday 4/5L 2/3C 4CJ P/1 B P/1 J ADMIN

Friday 6JM P/1A 3BN 4CJ 4/5L ADMIN

MPS Aquatic Education Program - 3rd to 7th December 2012

9.00 - 9.45

9.50 -

10.20

10.25 -

10.55

11.40 -

12.10

12.15 -

12.45

12.50 -

1.20 1.30 - 2.00

2.40 -

3.10

Monday ADMIN 5PM 5/6T 2SC P/1B P/1A Bronze

*extra 2/3C

Tuesday 6JM 4/5L 3BN 4CJ P/1A ADMIN

Wednesday ADMIN 5PM 6JM 3BN 2SC P/1 J Bronze *

extra 5/6T

Thursday 4/5L 2/3C 4CJ P/1 B P/1 J ADMIN

Friday

MPS Aquatic Education Program - 10th to 13th December 2012

Holiday and Festival Asthma Trigger Warning The upcoming holiday season and festivities planned during Term 4 and throughout the summer holidays may

mean that your child is exposed to new triggers for their asthma. It is important for parents and carers, and

children themselves, to be aware of changes to their environment and the activities that may impact on their asthma.

Christmas trees, both real and artificial could be triggers for people with asthma. Artificial trees may be quite dusty after being stored away, while both real and artificial trees may harbour mould. It is important to ensure that

artificial trees are cleaned appropriately and that care is taken to select real trees that do not produce wind-borne

pollen. All tree and other decorations should cleaned and free from dust and mould when used at home. Scented candles, room deodorisers and air fresheners may also trigger asthma in those susceptible to perfumes,

and care should be taken when purchasing these and other scented items at home. Lastly, the added pressures of the year drawing to a close can cause stress and anxiety for many people, potentially

triggering asthma attacks. It is important to consider ways that the whole family can enjoy the holidays and feel safe happy and comfortable.

Happy Holidays from The Asthma Foundation of Victoria.

For further information, please contact the Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or email schools@asthma.org.au

Mansfield Oval, Highett Street MANSFIELD Thursday, 6 December 2012 10.00am—3.30pm