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YWPS Newsletter

Greetings From the PrincipalI have very much enjoyed reading through some student reports this past week. As always, I am impressed with how the children have progressed this year and what their passion are. In the 5-6 reports I was particularly interested in the persuasive topics they wrote about such as, “Australian musicians should be paid more”, and “YWPS should have the oval everyday”. Sentiments after my own heart! Your child will bring home their report on Friday 21st June.

Parent teacher interviews will be held in the last week of this term. Bookings will go ‘live’ on Monday 17th June from 3.30pm. Interview times and the code to access interview times can found later in this newsletter. Please make sure you book a time to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their reports and progress for this year. See further into the newsletter for details on how to do this.

Do you have a child commencing Prep in 2020?We’re currently taking enrolments for 2020. If you have a child who’s ready to start school next year, please collect an information pack from the office. It would be appreciated if the enrolment form could be completed and returned by the end of this term (June 21), to assist us with forward planning. Also included in the pack is a flier outlining orientation dates. Once enrolled, you can book your child in for the three one hour sessions. The transition program will end with a family picnic in November.

Winter Wonderland Thank you to all of the committee members for their time and energy in putting together the Winter Wonderland Trivia Night Event. Thank you to all and apologies if anyone has been omitted:The Committee:-Felicity Forrester - our talented graphic designer

Amanda Smith - decorator extraordinaireRenie Lloyd - donation co-ordinator

Bec Healey - table co-ordinator

Sarah Gyriel - volunteer sign-up co-ordinatorCarley Stewart & Kate Gleeson - food & beverage co-ordinators

Lisa Brown, Lence Tasevska & Sarah Mansfield - general plannersSchool staff & others:-

Lucy & Christina – for the kids videos

Biddy, Shirley, Tracey, Jack, Joshua & Declan behind the Bar, together with Lence, Naomi & David who helped out from time to timeTony - for photos & sound system

Simone - for her annual Treasure Map

Rob Kennedy & Jenni Quinn - our trivia hosts

Important Dates17th-20th June • Grp 2 5/6 Camp

25th & 26th June • Parent Teacher Interviews(see attachment for times)

28th June • Term 2 ends - 2.30pm15th July • Term 3 Starts -9am

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And many others who volunteered their time for set up and clean up, particularly Trina Edwarde and Simon

It was a terrific night, with incredible costumes, questions and laughter! We are still working through the auction proceeds, tickets Vs our costs so I hope to be able to provide how much we raised in the next newsletter.

Staff NewsMany of you know Mrs Christine Johnstone, our Business Manager. Chris has been here for many years and has seen the school grow and grow and GROW. Chris won’t be here to see much more growth as she is retiring and will be finishing up with us on Friday 28th June. I know you will join me in saying that we will miss her terribly in the office – but she won’t miss the school bells, the cold mornings, and all things administrative, that’s for sure. Please call in to say goodbye to Chris over the next few weeks before she sets sail for South Australia and beyond.Farewell also to Ms Sarah Foster who commences her Parental leave at the end of this week.

Warm Regards,Karen

Outside School Hours CareWe have a new, temporary email set up for communicating bookings and other information ywpsoshc@gmail.com

Camp Valley HomesteadCongratulations to our Camp Cover Page Competition Winners!

Do you have a child starting school next year?Please complete your enrolment form by the 28th June. Forms are

available at the office. Your child's birth certificate and immunisation record are also required for enrolment.

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CSEFCSEF applications will close at the end of June.If you have a valid healthcare card, you could be eligible for $125 of funding for your child.Please drop in at the School Office or call us on 9314-7714.

Indigenous Plant StallTHE Reconciliation Action Plan Group would like to thank the school community for the wonderful support shown to this project.The GOOD NEWS is we raised enough funds to create an indigenous garden in the school.Stay tuned for more details about our indigenous garden in Term 3!Thank-you

As part of our drug and health education this term we are having the Life Education mobile learning centre visit our school in Term 3 from Tuesday the 16th July to Friday the 2nd of August.

Life Education delivers health and drug education through a unique mobile learning centre environment which provides students to develop strategies and practice the skills required to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Lessons are age appropriate and the children will be covering a wide range of health related topics, ranging from the human body and how it works, healthy eating and nutrition, medicines and drugs, bullying, resilience and social skills.

Healthy Harold, the much loved Life Education giraffe mascot is always a much anticipated element of the visit. The sessions are always fun, interactive and really extend and develop the children’s understanding of the topics covered. We will be further broadening these topics in class both prior to and after the visit with the student workbook.

As a charity, Life Education relies heavily on the generosity of local organisations to keep its fleet of mobile learning centres on the road delivering positive health and life messages to over 200,000 children in Victoria alone.

The cost for this incursion is covered by the incursion/excursion levy. Please be aware that if you haven’t paid the levy please do so ASAP. Parent Information Session

As part of this visit a complimentary Parent Information Session is offered. The duration of the session is approximately 30 minutes and is held in the Mobile Learning Centre (MLC). This gives parents an opportunity to gain an understanding of what the students will experience during the session. Visit the Life Education mobile classroom on Tuesday 16th July from 9 to 9:30am. 

Please complete and return the Parent Information Session attendance slip below to the school office.

@ YWPS term 3

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When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email immediately. You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time, and change your interviews until bookings close.

YARRAVILLE WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Parent/Teacher meetings will be held on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th of June. The arrangements for mid-year are the same as the start of the year with all teachers being available over 2 afternoons. 1-2 Sarah has already completed her interviews prior to her leave. Tuesday 25th 2.30-4.40pm 5/6 classes and 1/2 Tina & Celia, Prep Narelle & Natalie 3.45-4.40pm all classes Wednesday 26th 2.30-6.50pm all classes Bookings open: Monday 17th June at 3.30pm Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions.

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Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au Enter THIS school event code. Click the Go button and then follow the 3 simple steps.

BOOKINGS OPEN ON Monday 17th June at 3.30PM For parents that don’t have Internet access, computer kiosks will be available in the Library. Interviews are strictly 10mins. If you require more time, please contact the classroom teacher directly and make alternative arrangements. If there are no suitable times available on the schedule for a specific teacher, parents will need to contact the classroom teacher directly to arrange an alternative interview time outside of the allocated schedule. Parents can change their interview times any time prior to the closing date Monday 24th June 4pm, by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the above code. Parents wishing to change their interview times after the closing date should contact the school on 93147714. If you’re unable to attend your interview time and can’t update via the website contact the school on 93147714. If you need an interpreter please contact Sally Emery on 93147714.

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