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9 Uxbridge Street, Strathfieldsaye, 3551Phone : (03) 5439 5207email : strathfieldsaye.ps@edumail.vic.gov.auwebsite : www.strathps.vic.edu.au2018Thursday 29th NovemberSPS Newsletter No 18Principal’s ReportSCHOOLCOUNCILPrincipalCindi BruechertPresidentJohn FletcherVice PresidentKylie MorrisonFinanceCommitteeConvenor2019 Teaching Teams - Next year we’ll say ‘best wishes’ to Jess Somerville and Jacob Bryant who will both be taking ayear’s leave from our school and we will be welcoming two new teachers - Chelsea Goulden and Nick Reid. We will also bemoving to straight grades right across the school which will be made up of 3 x Foundation classes, 4 x Gr 1 classes, 3 x Gr 2classes, 3 x Gr 3 classes, 3 x Gr 4 classes, 4 x Gr 5 classes and 3 x Gr 6 classes. Our Teaching Teams for 2019 will be Foundation Team – Dani Nixon (PLC Leader), Erin Michel and Lucy LangGrade 1 Team – Jen Dunstan and Lisa Brown (PLC Leaders), Gemma Wood, Krystal Harte and Chelsea GouldenGrade 2 Team – Emma Wishart (PLC Leader), Shane Cowling and Cheryl SumnerGrade 3 Team – Nic Hargreaves (PLC Leader), Bec Lancaster and Christina SpenceGrade 4 Team – Jen Rogers (PLC Leader), Jess West and Deb BurkeGrade 5 Team – Georgina Freeland (PLC Leader), Brittany Shannon, Brooke Boswell, Amy Cunniff and Nick ReidGrade 6 Team – Dave Stevens (PLC Leader), Dee Hocking and Bryce CurnowPhoenix FM Interview - At 1.00pm tomorrow, Friday 27th November, our School Captains have been invited back to PhoenixFM for another interview with John and Janene. Our captains were such wonderful ambassadors for our school during theirlast interview, so I am sure they will do us all proud again tomorrow!2019 Curriculum Days - At our School Council Meeting this week, the dates for our four 2019 Curriculum Days wereapproved and they are as follows.1st Curriculum Day Tuesday 29th January – Writing Professional Learning Session – VCOP Focus2nd Curriculum Day Wednesday 30th January - 2019 Curriculum Planning and Start of Year Preparations3rd Curriculum Day Monday 15th July – Writing Professional Learning Session – VCOP / Learning Maps Focus4th Curriculum Day Friday 13th December – 2020 Curriculum Planning Session2019 Student Learning Interview Days - Our Student Learning Interview Days were also approved by School Council thisweek and they will follow the same format as they did in Term 3 this year, where students only attend school during theirallocated interview time on the following days.1st Interview Day Monday 25th March - Parent/Teacher/Student Meet and Greet Interviews2nd Interview Day Friday 26th July - Parent/Teacher/Student Learning InterviewsEnergy Break Through (EBT) - Our Energy Break Through competition took place over the last five days and our teamworked extremely hard in preparation for the big event in Maryborough, which definitely paid off as they achieved somefantastic results. I am extremely proud of their efforts and of the magnificent way each of our team members conductedthemselves throughout the competition. This event offered so many important learning experiences for our students and weare so thankful to all the parents and staff members who so generously gave up their time to ensure the success of this event.Grade 6 Graduation and Grade 5/6 Social - Grade 6 Team are busy organising the Graduation ceremony for our Grade 6students and it certainly looks like it will be a memorable couple of nights for our students and their families. This year theofficial Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday 17th December at St Francis of the Fields Primary School Hall.Due to the size of this venue, we are able to accommodate up to 500 guests, so this will enable our graduating students toinvite all their family and friends to this important event. On Wednesday 19th December, our Grade 6 students will be invitedto partake in a celebratory dinner at the Strathfieldsaye Community Centre and then they will be joined by their Grade 5 peersat the Gr 5-6 Social. These two special events will be a great way for our students celebrate their last year at primary school.Ed CastleMinute SecretaryJen RogersMembersRussell AdcockJanelle KellyDeminda McMasterKylie MorrisonAnne OlsenClare ThurmanLisa BrownJess SomervilleJulie LaddCommunityMembersKerry EldridgeAdele RiordanLapathon - A friendly reminder that sponsorship cards and money are due back at the school office by tomorrow,Friday November 30th. Students who return their cards and money by this date will enter the Lapathon prize draw which willbe drawn and announced at the Special Lapathon Assembly on Thursday 13th December at 9.00am. Lots of prizes,including medals and book vouchers, will be awarded to students who have excelled in their fundraising efforts.Strathfieldsaye and Districts Community Enterprise (SDCE) ’Community Garden’ - Kathryn Charnas from the SDCE willbe attending our assembly on Friday 7th December to present the cheque which will enable us to start developing ourcommunity garden.Awards and Assembly - Just a reminder that the awards announced in this week’s newsletter will be presented at ourassembly next Friday 7th December. This change has been in response to a number of requests from parents who werefinding it difficult to arrange time to attend the assembly when the newsletter was only sent out the day before.Kind Regards, Cindi Bruechert, Principalbruechert.cindi.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Please join the preps and their teachers for the end of year Christmas Concertto celebrate a wonderful and successful first year of schoolWhen: Friday December 14thTime 12:00-1:00pmLocation: Grade 5/6 BuildingSanta will also make a guest appearance!We are currently issuing all outstanding 2018 family accountsand ask that these be finalised before the end of the schoolyear.Please also ensure Parent Payment Plans for 2019 arecompleted and returned to the officeGrade 1 End ofYear CelebrationPizza & Tabloid SportsThursday, 13 December4:30pm — 6:00pmStay tuned for moreinformationSPECIAL LUNCH DAYFRIDAY DEC 7thOrders dueWed Dec 5th
LAPATHON 2018Congratulations to all students who participated in in theLapathon. It was a great day with many family membersand friends also attending to support the children.A friendly reminder that sponsorship cards and money aredue back at the school office by Friday November 30th.Lapathon Assembly—Thursday Dec 13th at 9.00amWe are holding a special Lapathon Assembly on Thursday13th Dec to announce our funds raised, highest lap winners, highest fundraisers. There will be medals awarded,lucky dip prizes, book vouchers and more. Look forward to seeing you there.State-Wide Orientation DayOn Tuesday 11th December, the Kinder students will be joining us once again as we participate in theState-Wide Orientation Day. On this day, our current students will also transition up to their 2019grades levels to allow them to get to know their teachers and fellow classmates during two of thethree learning sessions throughout the day. If you have a child starting at Strathfieldsaye PS next yearand you haven’t already submitted an enrolment form or if you have any other enrolment changes for2019, please inform the officesoon as possible, as we will becompleting our classroom planningprocess in the next few weeks inpreparation for Orientation Day.This year Strathfieldsaye Primary has again been invited to participate in theStrathfieldsaye Community Carols. The carols will be held on Wednesday 12th December on theoval adjacent to the school. Michelle will be running choir practices for all interested students onMonday lunchtimes. We'd love to see as many students as possible participating in the carols.More details about times and what to wear will come closer to the event.
To all our wonderful volunteer helpers,In recognition of all the support you have giventhe school throughout the last year, we wouldlike to invite you to a special afternoon tea.Thursday December 13that 2:00pmStaffroom atStrathfieldsaye Primary SchoolPlease R.S.V.P. by December 10th toclassroom teachers.
Thanks to our sponsors .
VOLUNTEER CANTEEN ROSTERTERM 4 - 2018DAY & DATEFri 30th Nov9.00AM—12.00 PM Michelle McAuleyJudith BassettJo BellCalendar of EventsTerm Dates .htmlPublic ates.htmlNO CANTEEN ON MONDAYS & TUESDAYSHATS AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE 10.00Wed 5th DecThu 6th DecFri 7th DecSpecial LunchDayWed 12th Dec Sharon RitchieKatherine Hietbrink2018Dec 3rd—6th School Council Sub CommitteeMeetingsDec 3rd—7th Grade 6 Swimming ProgramWed 5th Last School Council Meeting andSC End of Year Dinner - 7.00pmFri 7th Special Lunch Day—CanteenSchool Assembly 2.40pmTue 11th Orientation Day—StatewideWed 12th Carols by Candlelightat StrathfieldsayeThur 13th Special Lapathon Assembly9.00amMon 17th Grade 6 GraduationStudents 5.30pmParents & Friends 6.30pmTues 18th Instrumental Guitar Concert 7pmWed 19th Grade 6 Dinner (5.30pm)Grade 5/6 Disco (7.00pm)Friday 21st Last Day of Term 49.15am Assembly1.30pm DismissalJANUARY2019Tues 29th &Wed 30th Curriculum DaysNO Students required at SchoolThurs 31st First day of School for 2019 forStudentsDanyelleAngela GambleRebecca PhillipsJacqui FlettKylie Morrison Amy MannixThurs 13th Dec Kelly IngramFri 14th Dec Joanne PorterBrionna GiddingsAlex LeechWed 19th Dec Michelle McAuleyThurs 20th Dec Casey WrightJo BellJacqui FlettKaren Patton CANTEEN CLOSEDFri21st DecDECEMBERTHANK YOU TO ALL OUR HELPERS - MARCELLACARR 0409 795 170The Parents and Friends Committee of StrathfieldsayePrimary School are currently seeking expression ofinterest from parents and guardians who may like tovolunteer and assist with school events and activities.Examples of how you can assist include: Pie drive Fathers and MothersDay Stalls Book Fairs and moreIf you are interested and can spare an hour or two pleaseregister your name at Office. We would love to have newparents join us and its a great way to develop newfriendships.Breakfast ClubFriday morning, doors open at 8.30am, Breaky Club isco-ordinated by our chaplain Mitch Lovell and a team ofvolunteers.Every Friday there will be cheese toasties, fruit and milk on offer, so feel freeto drop in and enjoy! All food has beenkindly donated by Strath Village BakersDelight and Strathfieldsaye IGA.
Class AwardsThese class awards are to recognise students who are demonstrating skills based on our School Valuesor our Learner Profile and will be presented at the school assembly on Friday 7th Dec 2.40pmClassStudentReason1Alexander MTyler MOliver sMatilda VWilliam DRaven MFor working hard on writing and editing his punctuation.For making a big effort with his writing and staying on task.For working hard to improve his handwriting.For caring for her classmates and always offering assistance with jobs around the class.For working extra hard at home and in the classroom to reach his personal learning goals.For always displaying our CORE values of caring and respect when interacting withothers.For Fantastic weekend writing. Harry is now writing more and adding more detail to hiswriting. Well done Harry.For creating and maintaining respectful relationships with his peers and teachers.For showing optimism and having a go at everything and being a positive class member.For doing a great job typing up her narrative and being kind to others when playing mathsgames.For writing an interesting narrative and displaying excellent editing skills.234Harrison K5Kaiden YBailee KJasmine H6Harvey Y7Harley WCohenn NSusannah SSydnee HFor using great descriptive language and punctuation in his narrative.For planning, drafting and writing an interesting narrative.For planning, drafting and writing an interesting narrative.For enthusiastically participating during class discussions and sharing her ideas andthoughts with her classmates.Freya PTaylor AHamish PCharlotte HLochlan PAkiva MFor consistently participating in classroom discussions and activities.For being a great friend to her fellow classmates.For using a fabulous range of punctuation within his writing to enhance it.For always treating others in a respectful and friendly manner.For always having a positive attitude and being willing to support others in the classroom.For being a respectful class member who is thoughtful and always supports her classmates.For being his best self on camp and having a go at everything.For being his best self on camp and having a go at everything.For being inclusive and helping her classmates when in need.For her excellent attitude and application towards the achievement of her writing goals.For showing maturity and resilience during Grade 3 camp.For working hard to improve her writing.For participation, supporting other students and staying focused on Camp activities.For participation, supporting other students and staying focused on Camp activities.8910111314151617James LAyden SLila KChloe IChelsea HJorja DIsabel WCharlie D22For showing brilliant leadership skills at our school camp.For showing brilliant leadership skills at our school camp.For always working diligently and to the best of his ability.For consistently displaying CORE values.For a fantastic information report on her chosen natural disaster.For a fantastic information report on her chosen natural disaster.No Awards23No Awards1821Jack CCharlie PJackson YArcher JCharli HJasmine24Paige NJessica G25William LOliver M26ArtSophie BFor showing a high level of commitment and creativity towards planning the Grade 6Graduation.For showing a high level of commitment and creativity towards planning the Grade 6Graduation.For his excellent commitment towards Lapathon fundraising.For his excellent commitment towards Lapathon fundraising.No AwardFor always doing her best in Art.LibraryNo AwardLOTENo AwardPerformingArtsPhysicalEducationMilla DFor using great expression in her voice and developing an interesting character in drama.Flynn VFor always working hard and performing at a high level.
moving to straight grades right across the school which will be made up of 3 x Foundation classes, 4 x Gr 1 classes, 3 x Gr 2 classes, 3 x Gr 3 classes, 3 x Gr 4 classes, 4 x Gr 5 classes and 3 x Gr 6 classes. Our Teaching Teams for 2019 will be Foundation Team –
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