Calendar

Little Picassos 23/10

Orienteering Gr 3—6 23/10

Breakfast Club 27/10

YGPS Market Day 29/10

Curriculum Day 30/10

Melbourne Cup 3/11

“Melbourne Cup’ Meal

Deal

4/11

Head Lice Check 5/11 5/11

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Newsletter: October 22, 2015

What’s happening at YGPS this week?

On Tuesday we set off to Yarra Valley FM for the YV radio show our Grade 6 students have been participating. Eden, Heath, Aidyn and Georgia were quite anxious as we drove to Woori Yallock. Their nerves were unwarranted, as they all did an amazing job. All four students were calm, confident and well spoken and took the time to ensure that they were organised and focussed. The

content that they had written about was well thought out and detailed. I was very impressed with how they all stepped up and showed resilience when they had to think on their feet and make quick changes in the breaks. Well done to Georgia, Eden, Aidyn and Heath. You are to be commended! Many thanks go to all students and our families for a terrific Walkathon last term. We raised over $1500! The exact amount is on the following pages of the newsletter. Well done to everyone for persisting and walking all the way without a second thought. Excellent for everyone’s health and well being. Many thanks to our fundraising committee who work tirelessly to raise funds for our school. The money will go towards new air conditioners in the Junior building ready for the hot summer ahead. Thank you to our school community for supporting us. Every small donation can make a real difference. I have had a few families ask about student absences and our processes in following these up. The Department of Education requires us to follow up on all student absences and the reason for their absence. This data is sent in electronically and these records are updated consistently. Thank you to all families who patiently fill out the forms/letters. We are required to do this and your continued support in this matter is very much appreciated. We are currently planning for 2016 and will be in the process of doing this in the next six weeks. In order to assist us, we ask that if your child/children will not be at our school next year, could you please let us know by next Monday 26 October. This will help us immensely with planning our grade structure and staffing for next year.

Lots of excitement building up with Market Day next Thursday. It is a

late start so students begin at 12pm and school goes through to 6pm. Our Market Day time is from 4pm-6pm. We hope to see you all there for a great community event. We are looking forward to it. Have a safe and happy weekend. Kind Regards Sue Di Giacomo

Persistence

Encouragement

Resilience

Respect

Inclusiveness

Term 4, 2015

Week 3 of

11 weeks

PS. Best wishes to Miss Bowers

and Paul on their big day on Saturday.

Happy Wedding Day to you

both!

Last time on air for 2015…..

Grade Award Student

Prep Students of the Week Hira and Brandon

1WT Students of the Week Gibson and Charlotte H

2/3H Students of the Week Carly

3/4O Students of the Week Ryan and Charli O

5/6P Student of the Week Ellie—Jo

Grade 6 students on air

at 10.30am

Tuesday Nov 17

Miss Bowers was given

a wonderfully authentic

wedding rehearsal at

assembly last Friday.

Lots of very excited

Preps sent their teacher

off with a veil and train,

flowers as well as getting

dressed up themselves.

And don’t forget the

music, rose petals and

aisle.

We all wish Miss Trish

Bowers (Prep B) a fabu-

lous wedding day and a

long and happy life with

her new husband,

Paul.

YGPS Author Spotlight - New School Captains

2015 Grade 6 Graduation

Notices regarding the Grade 6 Graduation have been sent home to all

Grade 6 students. If you haven’t received one, please ask your child.

All orders and money are due back before Tuesday 1 December.

YGPS School Noticeboard Due to circumstances beyond our control, the School Noticeboard will not be accomplished this year.

Hoping for a 2016 lift off! However the Market Day Noticeboard is already up !!!

Thank you to all families who signed the release as well as Integrity Real Estate P/L for their

commitment to this project.

Hi my name is Tahlia. I’m glad that I got the role of school leader for term 4. It is going to be a

fun, busy but sad term- it is the last term for the grade sixes at Yarra Glen Primary School.

We have been starting to plan graduation. We are making a poster with reflections about our primary school

years. At the moment we are picking our song to sing at graduation.

We are going to Funfields to have the best time together before we all go off to high school.

The different high schools we are all going to are:

Oxley Christen College,

Mt Lilydale Mercy College,

Lilydale High School,

Lilydale Heights,

Mt Evelyn Christian College,

Healesville High School,

Billanook College and

Heatherwood

We are all going to miss each other when we leave. We have been through a lot

together- sad times and happy times.

I know when we all move on we will make new friends.

Two weeks ago our school leaders, Liam and Paris passed on their

roles to Tahlia and me. Two new badges were handed over to Tahl-

ia and me. The other grade sixes and I are looking forward to high

school and are going to miss our friends. We’re looking forward to

high school, making new friends and meeting new people.

This term as school leader I am going to enjoy practising my public

speaking so I don’t get nervous.

By Damon

KIN EDUCATION Yarra Glen Early Learning Centre

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you to our extended hours child care and early learning (Kindergarten)

program for children 6 weeks to school aged- Yarra Glen Early Learning Centre.

Our Centre is situated on Forest Street (Behind Yarra Glen Primary School). Our centre offers homelike spaces for comfort

and security while providing engaging learning experiences. We have an exciting garden/outdoor play area allowing for

adventuring in a tactile and natural environment.

We balance nurture and education and value the 5 Kin’s for early life foundations;

1. Kinship- We value sharing and working together, partnering children, their families and the community, including the

elements of trust, honesty and respect as the basis of our connections and communications with each other.

2. Kinasetic– We encourage learning by doing. Learning which is self-directed, interest based and intentional is delivered in

our program which provides provocations to promote the senses (especially sight and touch) in an aesthetic, practical and

physically engaging learning environment.

3. Kindred- We create a culture that promotes respect for individuals and their abilities, internally we promote the value of

diversity, people and earth care and fairness.

4. Kinesiology- We value the principles of healthy living and wellbeing. Physical education and perceptual motor

development is a core in our program along with the promotion of nutrition and self-care.

5. Kindergarten- We support children to grow their skills for learning, developing essential foundations for school

preparedness. Incorporating literacy, numeracy, technology, resilience and self-ownership as our core program elements

to set children for future learning success.

Parents can now have their child close at hand to their home or work during the

working day. Please contact our leadership team on 9730 1442 for enquiries.

Our offerings can be explored by attending one of our open mornings or by

arranging a personal tour. Further details about our Centre can be found at

www.yarraglenelc.com.au

Many thanks……

Sommer Gloury Approved Provider / Nominated Supervisor

The Family Photo Day is

almost full.

5 spots left! Please note that ALL spots must

be filled for the day to go ahead.

So anyone thinking of

making a booking, please do so ASAP.

Session times still available:

9.20am, 11.20am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 3.20pm

Friends /family are welcome to book as well.

Thank you. Cindy

Walk A Thon What a fun and healthy fundraising event this was.

Congratulations to Prep B who raised the most money.

Final total $1,868

This will be a great boost to our fundraising efforts to

purchase more air conditioners for the classrooms.

Thanks so much to the YGPS Fundraising Team—and especially

Cindy Grenfell

Position Vacant—YGPS Fundraising Co-ordinator 2016

YPGS Fundraising Co-ordinator, Cindy Grenfell has been volunteering in

this position for two years. She is stepping down at the end of 2015,

which leaves the position OPEN to any parent who would like to be part

of the YGPS volunteer community. This position requires a bit of time

and energy as well as creativity. You will have a lot of support from

other parents and staff.

Great work experience for someone wanting to update their skills and network with people

within the community.

If you are interested or would like to know more about the role, please contact Cindy on

0409 409 122, speak to one of the office staff or Sue Di Giacomo.

Window Stickers are BACK

Next Monday 25 October and Tuesday 26

October the SRC are running a window

sticker stall. We are charging $3 for 1 or $5 for 2.

If you want to do one, please hand in your money in a

marked envelope with your name and grade by

Monday 25 October.

We hope everyone joins in.

From SRC and Mrs Parfitt

The window stickers we have are:

Fish People

Hello Kitty Snoopy

Marine animals Farm

animals

Butterflies Flowers

Cars Trains

A variety of animals Fairs

Robots

Market Day Thursday 29 October 2015

Prep B - Mystery Jars

Grade 1 - Cake Stall

Grade 2/3 - Cake Stall

Grade 3/4 - Coloured hair and nails,

colouring competition

Grade 4/5 - Variety stall and games

Grade 5/6 - Lolly Stall

Do you have a daughter aged

5 yrs and over….she may like

GUIDES.

Guides cater for girls of all

ages and all interests. For

further information call Heather on

9730 1713 or 0409 355 304

Wednesday afternoons 4—5.30pm

Lost Property There is a lot of very sad

clothes without their owners looking for

them at lost property. Lost Property is on

display near the Lost Property Box to make

it easier to claim. Go and get your

clothing….they’re crying to go home.

Parents and carers and grand-

parents and friends….you know

the school policy.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN

UNSUPERVISED.

The YGPS school yard is

supervised from

8.45am-9am and

3.30pm-3.45pm. Leaving your child alone outside of these

school yard supervisory times is

negligent.

Remember to check the

School WEBSITE!

ygps.vic.edu.au

Newsletters and notices are

uploaded weekly .

A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR have advised that they are

hoping YGPS slouch hats will be available next

week. Should your child NOT have a YGPS school

uniform hat, s/he should wear a wide brimmed hat

with no inappropriate logos / writing on it. Please send a note to your

child’s teacher advising them of your situation. In the meantime orders

can be placed with A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR . .

Remember: Wear your hats in Term 4.

Stay safe in the sun. Although some UV is required

(Vit D) the amount of sun we get in Yarra Glen means we

need to always wear our hats

at both lunch and recess at

this time of year, and

preferably outside of school

hours too.

YGPS

School Uniform is only available online at A PLUS

SCHOOLWEAR (Trading as AGS Pty Ltd). All purchases can

be delivered directly to the school. Please go to their

website www.aplusschoolwear.com.au or phone

(03) 9354 8345. PMP ROSTER

Fri 23 October Please note no PMP this

week or 30 October

Fri 6 November Maree Rothwell, Ema Ashmore,

Jessie Clissold, Mardi Black

Weekly Funny…..

Question: Do you know what

100s and 1000s really are

(you know …...the sprinkles

you put on cakes and

cupcakes)?

Answer: Smartie Poo

Q. What has a face and two hands but no

arms or legs?

A. A clock!

Q. What is the easiest way to double your money?

A. Put it in front of the mirror of course!

Q. What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?

A. A glove.

Q. What has to be broken before you can use it?

A. An egg.

Q. What has a neck but no head?

A. A bottle.

Q. What gets wetter as it dries?

A. A towel.

Q. What goes up and doesn’t come

back down?

A. Your age.

Can YOU think of any more riddles? Write them down and bring them to the office :)

There will be not be a YGPS School Newsletter

next week, Thursday 29 October due to the

YGPS Market Day. All queries about any school

activities please logon to the School Website.

YGPS Market Day is next Thursday, 29 October.

School commences @ 12pm Finishes @ 6pm

Market starts @ 4pm No school / Curriculum Day on

Friday 30 October.