SCHOOL VALUES: TOLERANCE, EXCELLENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, INCLUSION, HONESTY, CARE & RESPECT.

Principal Chris Sevior

Office: 03 9390 3388

Fax: 03 9390 3225

Address: 21-35 Chichester Drive

Taylors Lakes, 3038

April 20

Curriculum Day

April 25

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

May 3

School Photos

A message from the Principal:

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to term 2. I hope everyone had a great holi-

day and are ready for a big term of learning and fun!

Curriculum Day

We have a pupil free day on Friday April 20th.

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

The ANZAC Day public holiday occurs on Wednesday April 25th. Students do not attend

school on this day. We will be having an ANZAC Day ceremony on Tuesday afternoon at

2.45 on the basketball court. Students will be dismissed from the basketball court. Our

office area have ANZAC Day badges available for purchase.

Prep Enrolments

Our Prep enrolments are flying at the moment. If you have a child who is starting

school next year please fill out an enrolment form and hand it to Colleen with a copy of

birth certificate and immunisation certificate.

School Works

Over the holidays we placed artificial turf in the area next to FHP. The students love it!

We will place some play equipment in this area shortly. We also installed 5 table tennis

tables in the area next to the CAT space. The children have enjoyed this new addition

to our school. I would like to thank our fundraising team and school council for their

hard work and support in ensuring our kids have the best facilities possible to support

their learning and their ability to enjoy school with their friends.

Kind Regards, Chris

Newsletter # 06

19/04/2018

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National Young Leaders Day

At the end of last term the grade 6 leadership team went to the Melbourne Convention centre in the

city, to hear some inspirational Australians speak about how they got over their hurdles in life. They told

us what makes a good leader and that wearing the badge comes with responsibilities.

Cosentino, the magician from Australia’s Got Talent, told us that whatever you are going through in life

you can get through if you never lose hope.

John Coutis was unfortunately born without the use of his legs. He explained that you should always

have a good attitude no matter what happens and that you control your actions and it is up to you to

make good choices.

Harrison Craig, winner of ‘The Voice’ in 2013, explained that you should never let your challenges stop

you. For example, he used to stutter when he spoke but he kept practising and eventually got over his

debilitating stutter.

Emma Triscari, speedy left hand bowler from the ‘Melbourne Stars’ had her ups and downs. Her cricket

contract from WA was cancelled but she didn’t give up. She kept on going. One of her important mottos

was error equals opportunity for correction.

On the way home we stopped at a small store by the name of Sugar Station to replenish our energy.

All the student leaders were inspired by the 4 speakers and learnt a lot about leadership and persistence.

By Sarah and Madisyn on behalf of the Grade 6 Leadership Team

Dear Parents,

Please read the following information about our upcoming photo day.

Date of photos: Thursday 3rd May 2018 Envelopes will be distributed on Monday 16th April (first day back Term 2) Please use the student envelopes provided for your child. The information on the en-

velope clearly states expectations for the day and payment options. If you require a family photo – please collect envelope from the office. If you lose or misplace your child’s envelope, please collect a spare envelope from the

office. All children must have their envelope on the Photo Day – even if payment has been

completed online.

We ask that all envelopes be kept at home until required on Thur.3rd May.

Thank you,

Helen Ioannou

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Information for Parents

NAPLAN 2018 tests will be held on Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th May.

NAPLAN is a valuable assessment tool for governments, schools and parents to understand

and improve the Literacy and Numeracy outcomes of Australian students.

NAPLAN provides parents of students in Years 3/5/7/9 with a report on their child’s perfor-

mance in literacy and numeracy against the national average. Schools and teachers use

NAPLAN data to improve teaching and learning programs in the classroom.

Later in the year, you will receive your child’s personal NAPLAN report.

For more information about NAPLAN, please visit VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

Yours Sincerely,

Chris Sevior

Principal

Grade 3ST

have been

planting seeds

in the

“Greenhouse”

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April 20 Curriculum Day 25 ANZAC Day Public Holiday

May 3 School Photos 9 School Council 10 Mother’s Day Stall 11 Mother’s Day Stall 15 NAPLAN 16 NAPLAN 17 NAPLAN 21 Grade 6 Camp 23 District Cross Country

June 4 School Dentist visit 5 School Dentist visit 6 School Dentist visit & Divisional Cross

Country 11 Queens Birthday Public Holiday 12 Grade 5 Camp 19 School Burger Lunch 20 School Council 21 Regional Cross Country 29 Casual Clothes Day- Proceeds World Vision & Last day of Term 2- 2.30 Finish

July 16 Term 3 Begins 26 School reports go home 27 Curriculum Day (Pupil Free Day) 31 District Athletics

August 1 Parent/ Teacher Interviews 2 Alpha Theatre 8 School Council 30 Father’s Day Stall 31 Father’s Day Stall

September 4 Divisional Athletics 12 School Council 14 School Disco 18 School Pizza Lunch 21 Casual Clothes Day- Proceeds World Vision & Last day of Term 3- 2.30 finish

October 8 Term 4 Begins 16 Regional Athletics 19 Casual Clothes Day- Proceeds XMAS Raffle 24 School Council

November 6 Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 12 Grade 4 School Camp 28 School Council 30 Casual Clothes Day- Proceeds Wishing Tree Appeal

December 7 Movie Night 12 School Council 17 Grade 6 Graduation 19 Big Day Out- Grade 6 21 Last Day of Term 4- 12.30 finish TBC

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Applications must be completed online for “Working with Children”check

Go to: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/applications/

Click on Applications, then

Apply for a Check

Start Application

Print Application Summary

Finalise application at a participating Australia Post retail outlet taking with you Proof of Identity documents

and a passport quality photo.

LAI TAEKWON-DO

Develop self-defence, fitness, Coordination and Flexi-

bility.

Venue: Taylors Lakes PS – Chichester Drive Taylors Lakes

Training days: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00pm and Thursday 7:00pm –

8:00pm

Venue: St Albans SC – Main Rd East, St Albans

Training days: Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00pm and Thursday 6:00pm –

8:00pm Enquiries: 9364 9837 or 0401 033 145 0r 0447 004 331

Email: robertlai@gmail.com

Instructor: Senior Master Robert Lai

8th Degree Black Belt, B.Edu.(PE)

1st Session Free

MUSIC LESSONS AT TAYLORS LAKES PRIMARY

** MUSIC TUITION INCREASES CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM AND HELPS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SUBJECTS – MATHS, LITERACY, SCIENCE, READING ETC **

TAYLORS LAKES Primary School in association with Metro Music School is now offering Music Les-sons to students who are interested in learning an instrument at school every week. Lessons are held during school hours (30 mins/once per week) at suitable times. (Prep to Gr 6) Enquiries are welcome on 9460 4818 (Metro Music School).

Lessons Offered: KEYBOARD PIANO GUITAR SINGING

Discount Hiring and Purchase also available. Contact us for details or visit our online shop at www.metromusic.net.au

From $13.00 per lesson plus gs

ENROLMENT forms can be obtained from the school office or contact Metro Music School direct. You can also enrol online at the above website address.

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