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P.O. Box 11, Eaglehawk 3556

Ph:(03) 5446 8366 Fax:(03) 54469684

Email: eaglehawk.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Web Address: www. ehnps.vic.edu.au

Volume 7 March 12th 2020

Calendar

Whipstick Whispers Principal: Craig Burnett

Assistant Principal: Helen Forrest

Eaglehawk North Primary School 1428

Principal Column

Every Week

Friday Playgroup 9.00am - 10.45am

School Assembly 9.10am

Walk to School

Monday and Wednesday

School Breakfast Program

March

13th Parents & Friends

13th Grade One Pizza/ Disco Night

17th Prep - 2 Athletics Day

13th & 20th Ride2School

13th All Camp Payments to be Received

21st Dahlia & Arts Parade

23rd - 25th Grade 5/6 Log Cabin

Camp

25th - 26th Grade 3/4 Billabong

Camp

26th Easter Raffle

27th End of Term 1—2.15pm Finish

April

14th Start of Term 2

27th - 29th Book Fair - Library

29th Grade 3-6 XC Country

School Council Members

President: Rebekah Perryman

Vice President:

Ben Rowbottom

Treasurer: Claire Stewart

Secretary: Helen Forrest

Craig Burnett

Christina Tibbett

Kayleen Rayner

Tim Ralton

Leonie Davey

Kellie Farrow

Nicole Taylor

Leanne Boston

Liz Davis

Community Member

Lauire Whyte

Principal’s Awards

No awards this week due to no Assembly Friday.

School Council 2020

School Council met on Tuesday night for its Annual General meeting followed by a general meeting. Office bearers are President: Rebekah Perryman, Vice president: Ben Rowbottom, Treasurer Claire Stewart, Minutes Secretary Helen Forrest. Laurie Whyte was elected as a community representative on School Council.

During the General meeting, School Council thanked past President Laurie Whyte for his service to Eaglehawk North Primary School. Laurie is a past student of the school his children have attended the school over a number of years. Laurie has always had an interest in all ensuring that the children at Eaglehawk North have great facilities, and fantastic programs that offer them the potential to become proactive community members as they grow up.

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At the general meeting, the following polices were reviewed and accepted Anaphylaxis, Computer and Internet Use and Drug Education. The Communication with the School Community Policy was held over until the current communications working party presents its recommendations to School Council at its next meeting.

School Council has set up a working party with the aim of streamlining the various methods of communication to the community. One of its recommendations is to place all weekly grade news on Class Dojo rather than in the newsletter. This will commence at the start of Term 2. If you are not on Class Dojo yet, please see your child’s teacher for details or contact the office.

School Council acknowledged that Eaglehawk North would not be involved in the Team China Overseas learning Experience in 2020 due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19 virus.

There will be a special meeting of School Council on 21st April at 7:00pm to endorse Eaglehawk North’s Annual Report.

Dahlia and Arts

Don’t forget our entry in the Dahlia and Arts procession on Saturday 21st March. There is more detail inside the newsletter.

Reading Nights

Eaglehawk North places a great emphasis on reading both at school and at home, and it has been pleasing to see that many of my Principal Awards reflect children’s successes in this area. The school has an aim that all of our children read 200 nights at home. Many of our children are well on the way to achieving this aim. I would encourage you all to work with your children to help us be successful with our home reading goal of 200 nights.

Friday Assembly

Due to staff participating in Literacy sessions this Friday, there will be no assembly.

COVID - 19

The Department of Education continues to monitor the current situation with Covid-19 with the Victorian community. Currently the advice the school has received is that if children are well they should attend school. I have included a link to the Department of health and Human Services website regarding the current advice around Covid-19. I have also included the DHHS advice for reducing your risk of Covid-19

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

Ten ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus

Wash hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel or hand dryer.

Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.

Isolate yourself at home if you feel sick. If you take medication ensure you have adequate supplies.

Phone your GP first if you need medical attention. They will tell you what to do.

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Assistant Principal Column

POSITIVE PROMOTION OF BEHAVIOUR

The Five Finger Strategy is taught in every class throughout Term 1 of each year, as a strategy towards

whole school conflict prevention whilst giving students a positive voice to resolve issues. When conflict

arises between students we asked them how they used the Five Finger Strategy and the positives around

resolving the problem. It would be great if parents could have a chat with their children about the use of the

strategy to reinforce our school practices.

1. Ignore

2. Say ‘Stop’ politely and in a nice manner

3. Say STOP

4. Move away

5. Tell the teacher

ATTENDANCE

We value good attendance at Eaglehawk North Primary School. Research shows that success at school and

regular attendance both go hand in hand. We even

award classes with the highest attendance for the month

with a certificate called the Attender Chicken Award.

Miss Hommelhoff has a whole room full of Prep

students who have a very high rate of being at school.

Her grade is the winner for February and get to keep

our Attender Chicken mascot in their room for the

month.

Congratulations Prep H!

Continue healthy habits: exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep, and now is the time to quit smoking. Call the Quitline 137 848.

Don't wear a face mask if you are well.

Buy an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with over 60 per cent alcohol.

Get the flu shot (available April).

Shaking hands is optional!

Craig Burnett

Principal

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Grade 5-6 News Reading

We are learning to identify the arguments for and against a topic in a discussion text and the supporting evidence and classify them as positive or negative. This week we have read about Social Media in the classroom, sparking some very interesting discussions amongst students and staff. View the article here: https://elearningindustry.com/social-media-in-education-improve-learning Congratulations to those students who have reached and passed 25 nights of reading. Awards have been

given out at 5/6 Activities time and sent home.

Maths

In Applied Maths, students have begun to classify Shapes. Students can

practice skills learned in class time on Mathletics at home. Log-in names

and Passwords can be found in student diaries.

Netbooks

REMEMBER to charge computers EVERY night so they are ready to use

during class times.

School Camp: March 23rd-March 25th

ALL NOTES for students attending camp have been finalised.

CAMP FINAL PAYMENTS must be made by end of day- FRIDAY 13th MARCH 2020. If you have

any questions regarding amounts owed, please see the Office Staff.

Quick reminders:

Hats must be worn in Term 1

Label all items for camp

Diaries to come to school and return home on a daily basis

Nightly reading goals 5+ nights a week

EXTRA SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR OUR WELFARE PROGRAM

ENPS has a school Chaplain that supports the wellbeing of our students

and school community on a Monday and Tuesday. Wendy Kofoed works

alongside our staff and students in a variety of ways to support our welfare

program. She meets families and students on an individual basis, runs our

vegetable garden program, lunchtime craft activities and generally

provides counselling and guidance for those in need. We are fortunate to

have Wendy via funding from the National School Chaplaincy

Programme.

If you would like either yourself or your child to chat with Wendy, we

have a consent form available at the main office.

Helen Forrest

Assistant Principal

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Values Awards:

Zaharli S: Respect for Learning: for always giving 100% to her work

Oliver F: Respect for Self & Others: for displaying all school values 100% of the time

Jasmine P: Respect for learning: for going above and beyond for her environmental campaign creat-

ing her own upcycled plastic bag dress at home

Charlie N: Respect for Others: for showing kindness to those around her by completing random acts

of kindness

Teisha K: Respect for Learning: for showing an outstanding work ethic with her wr iting

Megan, Alex, Anna, Kristy, William and Bec

Grade 3-4 News Home Reading

This year we are encouraging all students to achieve 200 nights of reading. It is important that your child

sits down each night for 10 -15 minutes to do some reading. Students can write their books into the diary

and sign themselves or someone can sign for them. We are encouraging children to become more

independent with their reading and to take more responsibility for their own learning.

We will be starting a reading club for students who have not been able to read at home. This will take place

during lunch eating time so students are not missing out on play. We are encouraging all students to get on

board with reaching 200 nights reading.

Literacy

In literacy we are continuing to work on developing students comprehension skills through questioning. We

are learning to write procedures and have identified all the key parts of a procedure. Students are writing up

experiments and their findings.

Maths

In maths we are continuing to work on place value, measurement and mental

maths.

Integrated Studies

Over the next 4 weeks we are

working on a science unit called

“Melting Moments” students will

be conducting experiments and

writing their findings.

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Grade Prep - 2 News

Billabong Camp

We are finalising arrangements for our camp which is coming up very quickly. Please ensure your

child’s teacher is aware of any medical issues, medications your child needs to take and any dietary

requirements. All medications need to be provided by parents and clearly labelled.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Kayleen, Cherrie, Jo, Daniel, Rylie, and Naomi

P-2 Athletics

Mr Gilligan and the house Grade 5/6 House captains are in the process of organising out P-2 Athletics day

where students will be able to come to school dressed up in their house colours and participate in a variety

of different sporting activities. This is set to take place on Tuesday March 17th. More details to follow.

Grade One Pizza/Disco Night

It’s this Friday night 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Please ensure you collect your child from school and take them

home to get dressed up. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there in their ‘spooky’ costumes.

AusKick at Canterbury Park - Wednesday morning Grade 1/2 students went off to Canterbury

Park to participate in a variety of Auskick games and activities. We all had a great morning and enjoyed all

of the activities.

Congratulations to those students who have reached their first milestone of 25 nights reading for

2020! Keep up the great work everyone!

25 Nights - Will E, Lexi B, Isaiah B, Mia W, Tilda A, Riley B, Nixon F, Kaylee M, Skye M, Zaviah C,

Jackson Nowell, Tyson Pearce, Chaz Boyd, Leith Boston, Isla s, Mason M, Annabelle L, Chase H, Theo

K, Archie M, Meika M, Angel R-B, and Jayde T-F

Every Student, Every day, Read

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Well done to those students who have received the values award this week:

Prep Hommelhoff - Charlotte C (Respect for Learning)

Prep Marsh - Chase Y (Respect for Learning)

P/1 Rothacker - Isabella R (Respect for Self)

1/2 Boyd -

1/2 Wolfe - Marley B (Respect for Learning.)

1/2 Bulluss - Connor M (Respect for Self & Respect for Learning)

1/2 Healey - Jacobie B (Respect for Learning)

Important reminders:

Hats must be worn for the duration of Term 1

School diaries and readers to come to school each day

Grade One Pizza/Disco night - Friday 13th March (details to follow)

P-2 Athletics - Tuesday 17th March

Yours in learning,

Jess, Susie, Tegan, Alexia, Megan, Laura and Cheryl

Missing Bike Helmet

One of our students who uses the bike track has a missing

helmet, it is similar to the helmet pictured. If you have this

helmet or knows of its whereabouts, please bring the helmet

to the office.

School Camps

All school camp payments need to be made by this Friday

13th March, please contact the office if you need to discuss

payments.

Katrina McNaughton and Liz Davis

Office News

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We will be having a ‘Dress as your favourite hero’ day.

We are encouraging everyone to dress up and have a bit of fun. Who is your hero? It might be a firefighter, doctor, police

officer, nurse, lifeguard; sports star or a superhero etc. Gold coin donation is required on this day.

All money proceeds will be going towards States School Relief.

A Junior School Council representative will come around to each classroom after assembly to collect donations.

NO TOY WEAPONS TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL

Friday 27 March

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21st

MARCH 2020

This Year our theme is ENPS & Mulga

Bill Bridging Generations

We invite all students to come along and be part of

our procession entry.

Students will be required to dress up like Mulga Bill by wearing

our school uniform and LONG STRIPY SOCKS of any colour.

The Students will be supplied with a scarf and fake moustaches.

The procession begins at 12.30pm on Saturday.

We can’t wait to see all of the ‘Mulga Bill’s’ representing our School

by walking down the street at this community event.

If any students have any old fashioned bicycles, bikes and scooters

they are invited to bring them along and ride them/walk them as

part of the group.

Helmets must be worn if riding a bike or scooter.

Please Note: We will be forwarding more information regarding meeting times

and places, during the week prior to the event.

Many Thanks Fundraising & Parent’s and Friend’s Committee

DAHLIA AND

ARTS

FESTIVAL

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Fundraising News:

Sausage Sizzle amazing effort from our students who purchased a sausage last

week.

We raised $476.31 profit for ENPS Breaky Club.

Special THANKS to the following parents and staff for helping on the day:

Leanne Boston, Melinda Broad, Tammy Austin, Jayne Griffin, Cara Algie,

Tim, Karen, Heather and Helen.

DAHLIA & ARTS PARADE

Saturday 21st March

Closer to the event for meeting time and place will be advised once

we receive the information.

EASTER RAFFLE DONATIONS

We are seeking Easter Donations Chocolate Eggs, Bunny

Ears and any related items for the annual, Easter Raffle at

the end of Term 1. Could you please kindly drop your

donation to the Office. Raffle will be drawn Thursday

26th March. There is no charge to families. Each student

will be placed in the draw.

Change of dates ~ Book Fair (Term 2) 28th to 30th April

Thank you all for supporting the Fundraising Committee and Parent’s & Friend’s.

Kellie Farrow, Leanne Boston & Christina Tibbett.

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OSHC at Eaglehawk North

Here at Eaglehawk North Primary Camp Aus, we try to explore and create as many different foods, reci-

pes and favourites of the children chosen from our cookbook. One of most popular recipe is our banana

bread or muffins. Here’s the recipe for you to take home and try.

INGREDIENTS

3 medium ripe bananas - mashed

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup cooking oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4-1 cup brown sugar

1 1/4 cups flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line or lightly grease a standard 12-hole muffin tin or loaf tin

In a medium bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, milk, cooking oil, vanilla extract and brown sugar.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.

Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until just combined.

Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups or pour into loaf tin.

Bake muffins, until a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean, 25–30 minutes.

Cool then ENJOY!

For any questions or queries or just to say hey pop into the gym to see Amber our coordinator. Alterna-

tively, visit our website www.campaustralia.com.au.

Our superstar this week: Len Steel, for his excellent turn arounds and enthusiasm whenever completing a

task.

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Community News

“Buskers in the

Borough 2020”

Saturday 21st March

at the

Dahlia & Arts Festival.

We are seeking

Buskers to perform on the sidewalks of

Eaglehawk between

10am & 11am.

Primary & Secondary students only.

The application form is on the Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Inc. Website.

Website: www.eaglehawkfestival.org.au

Entries close on 13th March, 2020 @ 5pm.

More info..

Mary Preston 0434 769 862.

Peter Major —Major’s Sport Store, Eaglehawk.

RSpSponoson-eston462 286 Sponsored by George Flack... “Flack Advisory”

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Sunday

22nd March

2020

11 am - 3 pm

Activities for the Whole Family

Starting with a

Chocolate Treasure Hunt

@ 11am.

Rides, Archery, Climbing Wall;

FUSION—with lots of activities;

Face-painting, some Spanish fun!

Hockey, Footy, Baseball, Table tennis;

LEGO building; Story tell-

ing;

Henna painting;

Croquet, Gold panning;

Painting in the Sound Shell,

And the animals are back from the fabulous -

Animals 2 U

BBQ & drinks provided by EH Scouts & St. Libs for small cost,