DATE: Thursday 19th February 2015 ISSUE 3

Our Purpose: The Monmia school community is committed to providing

innovative programs that stimulate and challenge each student to develop

lifelong learning skills and strategies. We provide a safe, nurturing

environment where teachers, students and parents work in an effective

partnership. www.monmia.vic.edu.au.Ph: 9364 1007

MONMIA MESSENGER

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Dear Monmia Families,

GREAT THINGS I NOTICED DURING THE PAST WEEK

1. Prep B visiting me in my office on Friday with Mika and Noah taking turns in the principal

chair! It was lovely having such excited visitors.

2. Completing the School Strategic Plan which was ratified by School Council on Monday.

Congratulations to Vineta for leading this project and to the leadership team and staff for their

contributions.

3. Congratulations to all teachers for completing their assessment schedules ready to have the

crucial data discussions.

4. It is so heart-warming to have children running into school in the mornings with huge smiles on

their faces. I feel so special when children give me hugs because it makes me recognise that

they feel safe and happy in our school and that is not just down to me but all of us in our

community. Thank you especially to Isabella (Prep) and Taylan (Year 4) who are spoiling me

with hugs at the moment!

5. It was lovely to watch Jessica, Eve, Juliette and Kira playing school (with Jessica being the

teacher at recess on Wednesday. They all received a sticker and bucket filler

acknowledgement. 6. Thank you to Keely, Natalia, Ella and Imana who were busily shovelling the sand back into the

sand pit to keep it tidy and clean. They were great bucket fillers! We love receiving feedback from our school community so that we can continue to improve and flourish. School Councillors on Monday provided us with positive feedback on the start of the year and also constructive feedback that we can work on straight away. This being that with the new names of the classes parents/guardians were not sure which teacher belonged to the A, B or C etc. So I hope the following information is helpful.

Prep PLC Mandy Peters (TaLL) Prep A Genevieve Vidmajer Prep B

Year 1/2 PLC Joanne Mavrikos (TaLL) 1/2C Rene Bernardo 1/2D Leanne Molony 1/2B Karen Slatterie 1/2A

Year 3/4 PLC Kathryn Buttigieg (TaLL) 3/4E Merryn Auld 3/4B Kim Renda 3/4A Regina Koen 3/4D Lesley Rosochodski 3/4C

Year 5/6 PLC Natalija Caridi (TaLL) 5/6C Tan Ly 5/6E Kate Burrows 5/6D Sam Jones/Carmel Zumbo 5/6B Gary Griffiths 5/6A

Other great feedback that came from the councillors was:

Students felt organised and went get straight into learning

Students were coming home and stating they are HAPPY

Students are clear with routines (consistency)

5/6CLS-positive comments stated by families

SAUSAGE sizzle – this was received well and inclusive of cultural diversity

Canteen- HALAL on menu and sushi lunch also inclusive

Principal- contact with students was noted. Students were going home stating how honoured they were having Mrs Bell visit them

Students are loving SCIENCE

There is excitement in the air – CONCERT year!

Specialist Programs- students are enjoying going to these. They are feeling engaged. Different teachers teaching different programs

Students in the upper level are feeling they are trusted and expected to show responsibility

Literacy Coach- thank you for the support in guiding my child develop and grow

PLC photos- great way to connect with families

If you have any other feedback please let us know via email, a note dropped in the office, or a personal comment to anyone in leadership. Constructive feedback will help us to provide you with the service and support you need. CHINESE NEW YEAR

Wishing all our families who celebrate Chinese New Year 恭禧發財 Gong Hey Fat Choy! a very

Happy New Year on Thursday 19 February!

This is the biggest event on the Chinese calendar and this year sees the Goat come into power, bringing with

it two weeks of celebration and festivities across the globe. The goat is the eighth sign of the twelve Chinese

Zodiac animals and is known to be creative, dependable and intelligent, making them very charming to be

with. Chinese New Year has its own traditions with each of the fifteen days of festivities having specific

meaning and customs, starting with New Year’s Eve and culminating two weeks later with a Lantern Festival.

Feasting, firecrackers and the awakening of the dragon are just some of the traditional

festivities on offer in Melbourne this Lunar New Year. Traditional and contemporary Chinese culture will be

celebrated as people across the city welcome the Year of the Goat. As well as celebrations and parties

around the city – and across Victoria – this Lunar New Year also promises a start to more prosperous times.

TWIGHLIGHT PICNIC

It was wonderful to see so many of our families attend our annual picnic. I was so pleased to have the

opportunity to speak to many parents/guardians and grandparents. Even with the sun only peeking out

every so often we still managed to entertain the children who were happily playing on the oval and

playgrounds. Thank you to the parents/guardians who spoke so positively about how they looked forward to

the picnic each year and gave me such positive feedback about our school and the opportunity to talk to

other parents/guardians and the staff. Thank you all for coming. Thank you to Lucy Vorpasso and Vineta

Mitrevski for ensuring the event was such a success. Thank you to all the helpers who put up the balloons

and staff who helped put things away at the end of the evening. As always, please let us know what you

thought about the picnic and any ideas on how we can continue to improve it.

Warm Regards,

Lorraine Bell Principal

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Monmia Primary School Council Elections 2015

What is a school council and what does it do? All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within statewide guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students. Who is on the school council? For most school councils, there are three possible categories of membership:

A mandated elected Parent category - more than one-third of the total members must be from this category. Department of Education and Training (DET) employees can be Parent members at their child's school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school.

A mandated elected DET employee category - members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members.

An optional Community member category - members are coopted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be Community members.

Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections. Why is Parent membership so important? Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school. Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging. How can you become involved? The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term i each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant. In view of this, you might seriously consider

standing for election as a member of the school council

encouraging another person to stand for election. Do I need special experience to be on school council? No. What you do need is an interest in your child's school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school's future. What do you need to do to stand for election? The principal will issue a Notice of Election and Call for Nominations following the commencement of Term i each year. All school council elections must be completed by the end of March unless the usual time line has been varied by the Minister. If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent category. DET employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not engaged in work are eligible to nominate for parent membership of the school council at that school. Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the Notice of Election. You will receive a Nomination Form Receipt in the mail following the receipt of your completed nomination. Generally, if there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after the call for nominations has closed. Remember

Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do

Consider standing for election to council this year

Be sure to vote in the elections. Contact Lorraine Bell for further information.

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PAYMENTS AT THE OFFICE

When making payments for any items at school, can we please ask that

parents supply the correct money as we do not have change at the Office.

Also, just a reminder that we now have EFTPOS available.

MONMIA PRIMARY SCHOOL School council 2015 election process and timetable

EVENT DATE

Notice of election and call for nominations

Thursday 19 February 2015

Closing date for nominations

Thursday 26 February 2015

Date by which the list of candidates and nominators will be posted

Monday 2 March 2015

Date by which ballot papers will be prepared and distributed

On or before Thursday 5 March 2015

Close of ballot

Thursday 12 March 2015

Vote count

Friday 13 March 2015

Declaration of poll

Friday 13 March 2015

First council meeting to elect office bearers (the principal will preside) Monday 16 March 2015

There are 3 vacancies in the parent section of school council. Three are retiring members who are due to finish in March 2015-Mary Papaioannou, Chantelle Polacsek and Satish Shettigara. Two vacancies are community members-Amanda Spiteri and Beverley Vanderputt. Julie Chitsos is also due to finish her term as she no longer has a child at the school. Julie’s term finishes on March 2016 so this creates a casual vacancy. We also have three staff vacancies-Vineta Mitrevski, Lucy Vorpasso and Kathryn Buttigieg. These parents and staff have all made very significant and valued contributions to Monmia School Council by providing important viewpoints and skills which have assisted the school to grow and develop. We sincerely thank them for their endeavours. If you are a new parent or a parent who is thinking about joining council please contact me for further information. If you would like to work in partnership with others to shape the school’s future directions I encourage you to complete and return a nomination form. Nomination forms can be collected from the general office. Nominations close 4pm on Thursday 26 February 2015.

Lorraine Bell Principal

DATES FROM THE DIARY

Tue Mar 3 Curriculum Day

NO SCHOOL TODAY

Mon Mar 9 Labour Day Public Holiday

NO SCHOOL TODAY

Wed Mar 4 School Photo Day

Fri Mar 20 National ‘We Say NO to

Bullying!’ Day

Fri Mar 27 Last Day of Term 1

Early Dismissal 2.30pm

Mon Apr 13 First Day of Term 2

Fri Jun 26 Last Day of Term 2

Early dismissal 2.30pm

Mon Jul 13 First day of Term 3

Fri Sep 18 Last day of Term 3

Early dismissal 2.30pm

Mon Oct 5 First day of Term 4

Fri Dec 18 Last day of school for 2014

Early dismissal 1.30pm

School Photos

Wednesday 4th March 2015.

Envelopes will be distributed

shortly.

Photo pack prices are displayed

on the front Office door.

SUNSMART POLICY At Monmia Primary School, all students must wear a wide brimmed or legionnaire’s hat during recess, lunchtime and during outdoor activities such as Physical Education and Sport Sessions from the start of September to the end of April. Please ensure your child’s hat is in the school bag every day. If the hat has been lost, a new hat must be purchased from the school office for $11.00. Thank you for your support with this very important Health and Safety measure. Warm Regards,

Lucy Vorpasso

Assistant Principal - Student Engagement and Wellbeing

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PRA Valentino C for being an excellent classroom helper and working well doing

activities.

PRB Riley M for always using his manners when talking to taechers and other

students. You are a pleasure to teach Riley!

1/2A Kyo N for trying hard to form his letters and use dotted thirds. Great

persistence Kyo.

1/2B Mandy D for always helping other students and making great choices!

1/2C Charlize A for working hard during Writer’s Workshop and writing lots of

information in her recount!

1/2D Mohamed A for always setting a good example to his peers. Good job

Mohamed!

3/4A Ella K for showing fantastic improvements with her maths during the

Numeracy Online Interview. Well done Ella and keep up the great work.

3/4B Alex E for his efforts to be a whole body listener and make positive choices

in the classroom.

3/4C Tommy V for demonstrating all 4 keys to being a great learner - focus,

organisation, trying and not giving up!

3/4D Lundyn M for her excellent contributions to our class discussion on ‘What

makes a great Learning Space?’

3/4E Ciara M for always taking pride in her work and being a positive role model.

5/6A Brooke C for working well and being active in class discussions.

5/6B Sarah J for completing her homework well and writing a “persuasive”

Junior School Councillor Application.

5/6C Brayden V for creating an informative comic in our ICT session. Great job!

5/6D Sanja D for always putting in the effort to produce beautiful work - I love it!

5/6E Ali K for being a responsible student who helps and cares about others.

Science Joseph B of 5/6D for showing lots of independence in his first Science

class.

Visual Art Judy Y of 5/6A for an amazing “Pop Art” inspired design!!!

Performing

Arts

Ciara M of 3/4E for her excellent use of mime to show how she felt about

holding an imaginary mystery object!

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SPOTLIGHT ON BOUNCE BACK

A WELLBEING AND RESILIENCE PROGRAM

THE FOCUS FOR THIS WEEK IS:

Values that underpin Bounce Back ! ACCEPTANCE

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week, I would like to continue with the Core Values that underpin the Bounce Back Wellbeing and Resilience Program. This week we will look at ACCEPTANCE which is a Bounce Back value as well as one of Monmia’s community values.

Everybody is different. There is no other person that is exactly the same as you! Even dentical twins have differences. Whilst identical twins may look exactly the same, they do not always think the same, act the same or feel the same. Yes, everyone is different. Being different to someone else in the way you look, think or feel does not make you any better than that person or any less important either. It just means that we are all special in different ways.

Everyone has similarities and everyone has differences and that is okay! When you feel okay about differences in people, then you get to know people who are different, you include them in your games and conversations, you don’t tease or exclude them. When you accept people who are different you understand that everyone is different and that is a good thing and a very necessary part of our community. When you enjoy and learn about other people’s differences you grow to appreciate other people’s backgrounds and appreciate your very own background as well. You also learn how to accept the differences you may not like but don’t interfere with your friendship.

Whilst there are many differences that exist between individuals, there are also many similarities that we share and that it is equally important to recognise and celebrate our similarities.

Accepting and respecting similarities and differences are important beliefs to have in ensuring that Monmia Primary School creates a warm and positive school community.

FAMILY ACTIVITY: As a family, discuss the similarities and differences that exist between each of your family members. Discuss physical appearances, personalities, likes, dislikes, strengths and opinions on topics. Reinforce that everyone is special in some way. I hope you have found this article interesting and useful and I look forward to any feedback you might like to share with me.

Warm Regards,

Lucy Vorpasso

Assistant Principal - Student Engagement and Wellbeing

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Student Engagement and Wellbeing

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I I am sure you will join with me in saying ‘WE ARE FILLING LOTS OF BUCKETS AT MONMIA PRIMARY SCHOOL! We have all noticed how excited our students are about the Bucket Filling Philosophy and how they are being proactive in writing ‘drops’ for others. I think Bucket Filling is catching on at Monmia Primary School!

This week I would to share important information about Bucket Filling. WHAT DOES BUCKET FILLING LOOK LIKE?

actions or words that you care about someone saying or doing something nice helping without being asked giving sincere compliments showing respect to others apologising having a ‘Glass Half Full’ mindset and respond in that manner. show empathy to other people being an active bystander when someone is being hurt by trying to help in some way

WHAT DOES BUCKET DIPPING LOOK LIKE?

making fun of someone saying or doing unkind things refusing to help failing to show respect or being intentionally disrespectful ignoring bullying

When we unintentionally dip into another’s bucket with a thoughtless word or careless action, we must repair the relationship with a quick and sincere apology. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING YOUR LID

Your lid helps you to protect the good thoughts and feelings you have collected. When you use your lid, you stop and think through a situation even though it may be hurtful or

embarrassing. When you stop and think though situations, you develop necessary resilience to work though

life’s challenges. You are using your lid the moment you stop, think and visualise a person’s empty bucket and

understand why he or she is dipping.

Happy Bucket Filling!

Kind Regards,

Lucy Vorpasso

Assistant Principal

Student Engagement and Wellbeing

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I hope your child is able to tell you lots of amazing things about how they have settled in to school and the type of start they have had in 2015. Here are some of the comments I was able to capture from students as they left our school at the end of the day. “ I really enjoyed my day because I got to find out how I can improve on my reading.”

“I got to learn more about our school values such as being caring. Being caring is easy.”

“I like my teacher because she just wants us to do our best.”

“I wish I could stay at school longer but Mrs M is waiting at the gate for us all to leave so she can lock it.”

“We are learning to know what to do when we make a mistake.”

“ I like school so much. I want to be at school always.”

“The sausage sizzle was the best and they were free.”

“ I feel safe at school and am really, really happy.”

“ I like learning at school with my class.”

“I smile at school every day! It’s is great.” I look forward to hearing further feedback from you when I am out in the yard.

Vineta Mitrevski

Assistant Principal

School Improvement

Monmia Primary School values the assistance of helpers within the classroom to provide support during the delivery of our

Literacy and Numeracy programs. Each year a training program is conducted which aims to equip

parents/carers with the necessary prompts and questions to support students in their Literacy and

Numeracy learning within the classroom setting.

This year the training session for the Classroom Helpers Program will be conducted on Monday 16th

March, beginning at 9:30 and finishing prior to recess at 11:00am.

As part of the training we will be discussing the types of activities that may be part of the program, the

procedures involved when assisting in the classroom as well as relevant questioning prompts which

support students and encourage them to think about and extend their strategies in Literacy and

Numeracy.

If you would like to be involved in providing classroom support it is essential that you attend this

training session. Those who do not attend the Classroom Helpers training session can support a

classroom teacher for administrative tasks only (making resources).

It is expected that parents/carers who complete the program will commit to working in the classroom

as a helper in our Literacy and Numeracy sessions.

The session will be facilitated by our school based Literacy and Numeracy coaches, Natalie Creasey

and Dean Squires.

If you would like to attend the Classroom Helpers training program please complete

the slip below and return to school as soon as possible.

Regards

Natalie Creasey and Dean Squires

Literacy/Numeracy Coaches

Classroom Helpers Program 2015

I will be attending the Classroom Helpers training session on Monday 16th March, beginning at

9:30am.

Student name/s: ……………………………………………………... Class: …..…...…..

…………………………………………………….. Class: ………....

Parent / Carer name: …………………………………………………………………..

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All away games have a $6.00 bus fare which is payable before the game.

Sports: Soccer, Netball, Bat Tennis and Teeball

FRIDAY 20/02 VS MACKELLAR (HOME)

FRIDAY 27/02 VS OVERNEWTON KEILOR (HOME)

FRIDAY 06/03 VS OVERNEWTON TAYLORS LAKES (HOME)

FRIDAY 13/03 VS CANA (AWAY)

FRIDAY 20/03 VS KEILOR VIEWS (HOME)

FRIDAY 27/03 VS HILLSIDE (AWAY)

Soccer and netball at Sydenham-Hillside Primary School – Hillside Campus. No teeball or bat tennis games.

FRIDAY 17/04 VS BYE (AWAY)

FRIDAY 24/04 VS KEILOR (AWAY)

Soccer at Keilor Park Recreation Reserve. Netball, bat tennis and teeball at Keilor Primary School.

FRIDAY 01/05 VS MARY MACKILLOP (AWAY)

Soccer at Green Gully. Netball and bat tennis at Mary Mackillop Catholic Primary School. Teeball at Keilor Views Primary School.

FRIDAY 08/05 VS TAYLORS LAKES (HOME)

FRIDAY 15/05 GRAND FINALS

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TERM 1 & 2

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If your child is absent from school it is crucial to inform the school as to the reason for the absence. To communicate a student absence to the school please: make a phone call to Norma or Catherine in the school office between 8.30am to

9.30am on the day of the absence. send an email to the school’s email, monmia.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au, to inform

the school of the absence. send a written note and/or certificate to the classroom teacher when your child

returns. Thank you for your support with the school’s attendance procedures.

PARENT HELPERS REQUIRED 2015 ARTSHOW

Monmia Artshow needs helpers!

Would you like to be a part of an exciting/ fun team of people?

This team will assist in the setup and organisation of the 2015 Artshow.

Please fill in below form or contact Lisa Tate (Visual Art Teacher) if you

are interested.

Thank-you

Lisa Tate

Visual Arts Teacher

I would like to assist with the 2015 Artshow.

Name: ………………………………..…….……………………

Email: …………………………………..……………………….

Phone number: …………………………………………

Child’s name/ grade: …………………………..………………………….

…………………………………………………..…..

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MONMIA FAMILY

& FRIENDS

Monmia & Friends Presents their First Fundraiser for the year!!

Thursday 26th February 2015 All students have now received a Sponsorship Form to collect sponsorship on behalf of the

school. The sponsors can either agree to donate a fixed amount ie: $5 or $10 per child or

they can commit to sponsor per lap ie: $1 or $2 per lap ( or more) completed by the student.

There are great prizes to be won

The Child who raises the most money will receive a 2GB MP3 Player.

And the Class that raises the most money will have a surprise party.

Any many more benefits to come..

All Sponsorship Forms with Money Raised need to be

Returned to the school by: Thursday 12th March together with their money and choice of prize(s)

(depending on the amount of money raised)

All Parents, Grandparents etc..

Are all welcome to come and join us to help cheer and support our kids.

Thank you so much for your support!!

President Sharon DiBella

(sharondibella@optusnet.com.au)

Secretary Diana Masalkovski

Parent Liaison

Leila Sheikh

MEETING

MARCH

DETAILS COMING

SOON..!!

Congratulations & Welcome To Our NEW

Family & Friends Committee

President Sharon DiBella Vice President Marisa Barberi

Treasurer Leila Sheikh Secretary

Diana Masalkovski School Council Representative

Marisa Barberi Second-Hand Uniforms Joanne Shaw & Kelli Claxton

Avonde Calisthenics College invites you to be a part of

our 50th year.

Come along and join us at our recreational classes that run at

two locations.

Sydenham Recreational Classes: (Wednesday Nights)

Address: Calder Park Drive Sydenham at the Baptist Church (in the

church hall).

Avondale heights Recreational Classes: (Thursday Nights)

Address: Cr Lake St and Mountainview Ave Avondale Heights

Class schedules for both nights run as followed:

Times and age groups:

4:15pm-5pm 3 year olds-Prep

5pm-6pm Grades 1-3

6pm-7pm Grade 4 and up

Our recreational classes include fun for all, fitness, singing, dance,

and much more. Our recreational classes help to enhance your child’

s motor skills, and co-ordination, and encourage positive social

development.

For further information please contact:

Sydenham class: Jennie - 0402 222 139

Avondale Heights class: Jill - 9317 9595

Visit us at www.avondecalisthenics.com.au

Associazione Culturale “L’ Aurora” ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 1981: Registered No. A0028192Z

EMMAUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dear Parents,

Please be informed that ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES will commence at,

EMMAUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL,

370 Sydenham Road, Sydneham

on Saturday 21st February 2015 and will run for 2.5 hours from 9:00 to 11:30am.

Students from Grade Prep to Year 12 are welcome. The Tuition Fee for the year is

$200.00 per student.

Our teaching includes the Strands of Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking and an

appreciation of the Italian culture.

If your require further information, please phone: 9898 4707 or visit our school

website www.lauroraschool.com.au