PRINCIPAL’S NEWS NAPLAN information for the families of grade 3 and 5 students

The 2019 NAPLAN results have been released and we are waiting for them to arrive

at Manorvale. As soon as the individual student NAPLAN reports are ready to be

picked up, we will let you know.

Spelling Bee

Last Thursday, Shravan and Samuel represented our school at the Wyndham Librar-

ies Spelling Bee. Both students performed well,

competing against students from 17 other schools in Wyndham. Shravan had a

challenging word in round 5 and did his best to try to spell the word abbreviation.

Congratulations to Shravan on a great effort.

Samuel came second in the year 5-6 group and had an extremely difficult word at the

very end. He was also competing against last year, year’s 5-6 spelling champion and

did a fantastic job to win second place. Congratulations to Samuel who was also a

previous first prize winner when he competed in the year 3-4 age group several years

ago. It was very clear that both boys had been putting in a lot of effort to learn how

to spell new words. Congratulations to both boys.

District Athletics

Last week, 45 students represented our school at the District Athletics under very

cold and windy conditions. The students were extremely well behaved and waited

patiently for their events and encouraged and cheered on their team mates.

Our school was placed 8th in the competition. Congratulations to all the participants.

A number of students performed extremely well and will be advancing to the division

finals on September 12th 2019. The following students will be representing our school

in these events.

Blut Hurdles &100m

Spencer Shot put and Discus

Michael High Jump

Tony Triple Jump

Sumaya Discus

Gary , Hsa , Tony and Blut 12-14 aged boys relay

Congratulations to Blut who was awarded the 12-13 boys aged cham-

pion.

Thanks to Mr Saker for organising and training our school representatives and to Mrs

Anderson and Ms Rieksts who endured the cold weather to support Mr Saker and

our students on the day.

Parents’ Club Father’s Day stall

Thanks to Parents’ Club for organising the Father’s Day Stall and all the volunteers

who assisted on Thursday and Friday. A lot of time and effort goes into organising

these stalls. Congratulations to the 20 raffle prize winners.

Sunhats

It is September and time to start wearing our broad brimmed school sunhats outside

in the yard again. Hats are required to be worn during recess and lunch times as well

as during outdoor learning activities, on excursions and at sporting events. Students

have this week to locate their sun hat at home or purchase a school sun hat from

Rushfords or the school office for $15.

MANORVALE PRIMARY

SCHOOL NEWS

Department of Education

and Training

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS

Wednesday 2:45 - 3:15pm

Friday 8:45am - 9:15am

Please refer to our “Dates to

Remember“ section of the

newsletter.

Out of Hours School Care Camp Australia

Ph: 0405 428 328

PAYMENT OPTIONS

* Cash

* Eftpos

* Cheque

* BPay

PARENTING IDEAS

Sponsored by Parents’ Club

SCHOOL OFFICE

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone:

9741 6300

Email: manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Newsletter 14

3rd September, 2019

SCHOOL MISSION

The school’s purpose is to

develop optimistic and

aspirational students who

have the academic and social

foundations to become

responsible citizens.

Page 2

Staffing

Lia Madafferi and Carole Hall

Lia Madaferri has resigned from her Education Support position to undertake a new employment opportunity. We

would like to thank Lia for her contribution to our school since 2015, particularly the work she has undertaken

with the students to help improve their learning outcomes. We wish her all the best with her future

endeavours.

Carole Hall has accepted a position at another school which will translate to an

ongoing position. We would like to acknowledge the work Carole has undertaken at our school particularly with

the Robotics Team, Year 6-7 Transition and the Junior School Council. Ms Mercedes McGinnis is currently work-

ing with the class until the end of term 3 while we work through the recruitment process of finding a

permanent teacher.

Grade Placements 2020

Teachers spend considerable time making up grades for next year. Every effort is made to create a class which is

compatible and equitable based on the professional judgement and knowledge of the staff.

Consideration is given to

Social and emotional needs

Academic needs

Family and neighbourhood relationships

Parents who have concerns about the placement of their child should record these in writing and

address them to the Principal. In fairness to all, requests for particular teachers, the gender and/or experience

of the teacher will be considered last and may not be met. Parents who wish to discuss these issues should make

an appointment to see the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

Students NOT Returning in 2020

Parents of students from Prep -5 who will not be returning to Manorvale next year are asked to inform the school

in writing. Please include the intended school placement for next year.

Preps 2020

Families who are intending to enrol a Prep student for next year should complete enrolment forms as soon as

possible and return them to the office.

Message from Camp Australia re a Missing iPad

Dear Parents,

An iPad belonging to one of the children was misplaced on Monday, 19th August 2019. It’s possible this iPad has

fallen from the top of the child’s bag as it was being put away and fallen into another. If you could please take a

look to see if perhaps this iPad has accidentally found its way to your home, that would be wonderful. Should you

find it, please either bring it along to the service or drop it into the school office and tell them it belongs to one of

the children at OSHC.

Thank you so much,

Camp Australia – Manorvale Team

Lily Ibrahim

Acting Principal

Year 3/4 News Wheeltalk Wheelchair Basketball

Payments are now overdue. Venue: Manorvale PS Gymnasium Date/Time: Friday, 6th September 2019 (9:00am - 3:00pm) 3/4 LA 9:15am - 10:45am 3/4 RK and half of 3/4 JC 11:30am - 1:00pm 3/4 WD and half of 3/4 JC 1:00pm (break for lunch) 2:10 - 3:00pm Dress Code: Full school uniform Cost: $9.00 per student

Page 3

Manorvale Science Week - September 16th-20th 2019

The theme is:

Mission to the Moon…...and beyond!

What’s Happening?

Monday, 16th September 2019 Manorvale Primary School will be having a whole school dress up parade

in the school gymnasium at 9:10am. Come dressed for space.

Science Discovery Dome:

Monday, 16th and Tuesday, 17th September 2019 there will be free space themed incursion for all

students.

Laser Beak Man Excursion:

On Wednesday, 18th September 2019 the students from years 5/6 will be attending an excursion to the

Melbourne Arts Centre.

Primary Schools’ Parliamentary Convention

On Tuesday 6th August, we represented Manorvale at the 2019

Primary Schools’ Parliamentary Convention. It was held in the

Legislative Assembly of Parliament House, Victoria. We sat in the green leather seats that the politicians

sit in. There was a Welcome to Country and then speeches about history and democracy. Some schools

were chosen to deliver their opinion in a two minute speech about the topic “Should athletes and celebri-

ties use their popularity to

influence social and political issues?”.

We had morning tea in the Queen’s Hall and then students were

divided into smaller groups called committee groups. We were in the Sea Turtles group. We discussed

the topic and then had to decide if we agreed or disagreed. Our group chose two people to present a

speech back to everyone. When all groups had presented, we had a ‘Soapbox’, where everybody who

hadn’t had a chance could express their opinion. Olivia was chosen by the Speaker to present.

Finally we all voted and the ‘for’ side won. Overall it was a very fun and enjoyable day. We would highly

recommend it to others.

Lydia and Olivia

AN ARTS FESTIVAL YARN BOMBING PROJECT

Our Arts Festival is fast approaching. Please put Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 in your diaries for the

‘Big Evening Community Event’ starting at 5:00pm with a picnic and performances. One of the

events in the Arts Festival is a ‘Yarn Bombing textile project’ in the Friendship Orchard garden.

During the Festival, the community will be invited to weave patterns and designs into the fence with

colourful yarn.

If you like to knit or crochet, and would like to make some colourful small flowers, circles, squares or

shapes for our project, please drop them into the art room or school office. We will be sewing these

woollen flowers and shapes onto the cyclone fence. If you have any questions, please visit me in the art

room to discuss the project further.

If you have any wool donations for our Yarn Bombing project, please drop them into the art room or

the office.

Thanks

Sarah Metzner

Visual Arts Teacher

Page 4

Year 5/6 News

Laser Beak Man Excursion

Melbourne Arts Centre

The year 5/6 students will be attending an excursion “Laser Beak Man” at the Melbourne Arts Centre on

Wednesday, 18th September 2019. Following the Stories on the Wall project, which involved a group of

our 5/6 students creating audio plays. Melbourne Arts Centre has offered all 5/6 students a free

excursion to see the play “Laser Beak Man”.

Date/Time/ Venue: Wednesday, 18th September 2019 @ 8:30am to 3:10pm - Melbourne Arts

Centre

Dress Code: Manorvale PS full school uniform

What to bring: Students need to bring a packed snack/lunch and water bottle. (No glass, cans or

energy drinks)

Students will need to arrive at school by 8:30am for an 8:40am departure. Students will travel

to and from the venue by bus.

There is NO COST for this excursion. Notes went home with students last week. Please sign the

consent form attached to the bottom of the note and return it to the classroom teacher no later than

Friday, 13th September 2019.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to these students who were presented with their “Student of the Week” certificates at assembly on Monday.

Page 5

Parents’ Club News Father’s Day Stall

Thank you to those who helped organise and run the Father’s Day Stall over Thursday and Friday last

week. Without the assistance of Lisa Dann, Carla Lunardi, Alison MacIntyre, Connie, Rebekah Julian, Jess

Wilson, Stacy Woolfrey, Kylie Dilorenzo, Leah Heale, Karen Van Beer and Seth these events wouldn't

run so smoothly. Your time and help is greatly appreciated.

A big thank you also to Geelong Granite and Leah Anderson for their kind and generous donation of the

stone chopping boards for the raffles.

End of Term Lunch - Hot Dog Day

End of term lunch is being held on Friday, 20th September 2019, and will be a Hot Dog Day. Order

forms will go home this week with every child. Please make sure each child has their own order form

with their name and class clearly labelled on the top of their order. ALL ORDER FORMS NEED TO BE

RETURNED TO SCHOOL NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER 2019.

Parent helpers will be required on the day. If you are available to help on this day, please fill the slip on the bottom of the form and return it to the office. An order form is attached to this newsletter.

Mondo Recycling Fundraiser The next Mondo clothing collection is scheduled for Friday, 11th October 2019 the first week of term 4.

Collection bags will be sent home soon. If you have any unwanted items including: All clean wearable

children and adult clothing, paired shoes, hats, handbags, belts, fashion accessories, toys, towels, sheets,

pillow cases and doona covers. Items collected are picked up by the SCR Group (Mondo) and sorted for

reuse and recycling. They are provided to charities on request and distributed in Australia and globally

to maximise their reuse and recycling potential. Additional bags are available at the office.

The next Parents’ Club meeting will be held in the staffroom from 9:00am Friday, 13th September 2019.

All welcome.

Rochelle Reynolds

Parents’ Club President

Canteen Specials The canteen does not operate on a Monday.

There are a few new items now available to purchase from the canteen throughout the week.

Tuesday - Steamed Dim Sims 1 for $1.00

Wednesday - Soup and a slice of bread $1.00

Thursday - Skinless Cocktail Frankfurts (snack only) 2 for $1.00

Warm milo, a bag of popcorn and banana pancakes (lunchtime only) are available Tuesday to Friday

for .50 each.

Page 6

DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2019

On Wednesday, 21st August 2019, Manorvale Primary School competed in the Werribee District Athletics Carnival

held at Werribee Athletics track. The day produced some great results across the whole team, with 10 of our

students receiving ribbons for their efforts. I would like to congratulate all of our students involved, not only for

their efforts but for their outstanding behaviour throughout the day.

A special congratulation must go to Blut for winning the 12/13 boys aged champion award. Outstanding effort.

Congratulations also to Spencer, Sumaya, Michel and our 12/13 boys relay team: Gary, Hsa , Tony & Blut as they

have all qualified for the Wyndham Division Finals held on the 12th September 2019. We wish you all the very best

at the next level!

Our Place Getters Blut – Our 12/13 Boys Aged Champion

Manorvale District Athletics Team 2019

PREP SIOMOS

Dayton and Leonardo for challenging

themselves during daily maths sessions.

3/4 COLE Shravan for

creating an informative non-fiction text about

black holes.

PREP

RUSSELL/BATES

Darcy for working

consistently during reading group

activities.

Adel for successfully

recording the sounds she can hear

when writing.

3/4

ANDERSON

Elijah for practising and achieving his multi-

plication facts.

Eh for reading at home every night.

1/2

PAULET/CRAIG

Cooper for always being a caring class

member.

3/4 KOCISKI Alora for her exceptional work ethic and the

effort put forth in achieving her goals.

1/2 PARR Angus for always showing the correct

behaviours.

5/6 PULFORD Tahuri for demonstrating an enthusiastic and

positive approach to all school events and

curriculum areas.

Shiloh for being a helpful and caring class-

mate who always strives to work to her best

ability.

1/2 DUTTA Rivalea for doing the work that is ex-

pected of her.

5/6 MARTH Ben for working hard to

complete his work and ignore distractions.

Gabriel for following

instructions in the classroom and working in a

quiet manner.

1/2

FAIRCLOUGH

Vincent -for great work on our shape

unit.

Jack for showing great work in writing

procedures.

5/6 McGINNIS

Dallis for following instructions and helping

others.

Plah for being kind to everyone around her.

3/4 DAVIES Blake for a great summary of a non-

fiction text.

Riley for learning about Equivalent

Fractions.

5/6 RIEKSTS Lara for always concentrating well on her

work.

5/6 LR for creating an excellent performance

in a short space of time.

MS METZNER

ART

MS BELL

MUSIC

MR GIBLIN

ICT/LIBRARY

Elijah for doing a thorough search to

find a library book.

SIGNORA

MAIORANA

LOTE

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students for being named as Student of the Week for this

week. The certificates will be presented on Monday at 9.00am at whole school assembly.

When Monday is a public holiday certificates will be presented at assembly the

following week.

The Focus For Term 3 Is RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, ASPIRING, CARING

Community News

Manorvale Primary School

232-246 Greaves Street North

P.O. Box 591, Werribee. 3030

Principal: Helen Watson

Assistant Principal: Lily Ibrahim

Phone: 03 9741 6300 Fax: 03 9742 5703 E-mail: manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.manorvaleps.vic.edu.au

TERM DATES 2019 Term 1 29 January to 5 April Term 2 23April to 28 June Term 3 15 July to 20 September Term 4 7 October to 20 December

SCHOOL HOURS 2019 Start 8.55 am Recess Play 11.00 am to 11.30 am Medication Bell 12.30 pm Lunch in rooms 1.30 pm to 1.40 pm Lunch Play 1.40 pm to 2.10 pm Finish 3.10 pm

Department of Education

and Training

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES To avoid receiving a phone call or a note/letter from the school when your child is absent please remember to contact the school using one of the following methods:

1. Contact the school by telephone on 9741 6300

2. Send an email to

manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au 3. Write a letter or note to the classroom

teacher explaining your child’s absence 4. Verbally inform the classroom teacher.

If families have not advised the school of a student absence, a text message will be sent at 10:15am alerting the family. Families are expected to respond to the school with a reason for the absence as soon as possible.

Grades DATES TO REMEMBER 2019

Term 3 Selected Wyndham Divisional Athletics……………………………. 12/09/2019

All Whole School Fancy Dress Parade - Destination 16/09/2019 Moon: More missions, more science

Yr 5/6 Laser Beak Man excursion………………………….. 18/09/2019

All End of Term Lunch - Hot Dog Day………………… 20/09/2019

All Early dismissal 2:30pm………………………………. 20/09/2019

Term 4

All Recycle Mondo Collection…………………………………. 11/10/2019

All Arts Festival……………………………………………………….. 21/10 - 24/10/2019

RUSHFORDS SCHOOLWEAR

Store location

Shop 1/13 Barnes Place, Werribee. Trading Hours Monday—Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Ph: 9741 3211 Email: rushfords@noone.com.au

Manorvale PS Class Presentation at Assembly

Term 3 09/09/19 3/4 LA & 3/4 WD 16/09/19 3/4 RK

Term 4 14/10/19 3/4 JC 21/10/19 Arts Festival 28/10/19 Prep RB