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Manifold Heights Primary School

Strachan Avenue

Manifold Heights 3218

P: 03 5229 9643 F: 03 5229 2997

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Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter Principal: Barry Rowland Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine Business Manager: Jessie Burney Administration: Jacquie Clancy

Date: 26th July 2018

Important Dates JULY

Fri 27th July Grade 1 Gymnastics Program - Session 2

Victorian State School Spectacular Rehearsal

Sat 28th July Mano Trivia Night

Mon 30th July Prep Minibeast Incursion

Tues 31st July School Photos

AUGUST

Fri 3rd August Grade 1 Gymnastics Program - Session 3

Principal’s Day

Sat 4th August Mano Community Garden, 9:30am - 11:30am

Mon 6th August Prep’s 100th Day at School

School Council Meeting, 7:30pm, Staff Room

Tues 7th - Fri 13th August Life Education Van, Prep - Grade 4

Mon 13th August Prep Dental Nurse Visit

Tues 14th August Grade 1 Dental Nurse Visit

Wed 15th August Grade 5 Western Heights College Visit

Thurs 16th August Geelong Schools Music & Movement Festival Excursion (School Band Students)

Fri 17th August Pupil Free Day

Wed 22nd August Geelong West District Athletics

Thurs 23rd August Grade 4 Western Heights College Visit

Mon 27th - Fri 31st Book Fair

Wed 29th August Lightning Premiership - Basketball & Volleyball (Senior Students)

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH THE OFFICE OR

ONLINE- Digital Entertainment Books are available for online ordering only. Please head to

http://www.entbook.com.au/1131v43 to order yours today!

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Prep Letterland Parade On Wednesday our Prep Community dressed up as their favourite Letterland characters, parading in front of a large crowd in the Multi. Mrs Brown facilitated a terrific session as she introduced students in their costumes and helped to support letter recognition and sounds. Many thanks to the parents and friends who supported this annual Mano event – one that many older students recalled fondly from their Prep year. Our Preps have a lot going on at present – their Minibeast incursion on Monday 30th July and celebrating their 100th day of school on Monday 6th August.

Trivia Night Fundraiser – Saturday 28th July This Saturday evening our fundraising team will deliver what promises to be a fun and memorable school event. With tickets selling out very quickly the 140 attendees will participate in a range of trivia related activities and questions. This community event aims to provide parents and friends of Mano with a positive experience and to also be a successful fundraiser. I thank the volunteer parent helpers who have spent many hours to make this event possible.

School Photos – Tuesday 31st July On this day individual students can have their photo taken and also in families groups if requested. Orders must be placed online and envelopes returned on or before Tuesday 31st July. Please contact the Office if you need a new envelope or a family envelope. You must have a unique Shoot Key code for each student and family order.

We Want Our Parents To Tell Us What They Think! Government schools are conducting a survey to find out what parents think of their school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. Randomly selected parents have been invited to participate in this year’s survey via email on Monday 23rd July. All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 23rd July to Sunday 26th August. The survey will be conducted online, only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the time period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The

online survey will be available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek. The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of September. We use these results to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the school community in a variety of areas. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from the school inviting you to participate.

Parents Reporting Absences Just a reminder that new regulations for schools starts this term that require us to make same day contact if a child is away from school unexplained. Parents with children who have not contacted the school to let us know why their child is absent will receive an SMS asking them to contact the school. You can use Compass to notify of an absence or contact the Office on 5229 9643.

Morning Arrivals Children do not need to arrive at school earlier than 8:50am. If you require an earlier arrival please book into Out of School Hours Care with Camp Australia. The temperature has been and will continue to be very low and teachers who are rostered on for before school yard duty commence this at 8:50am. Let's encourage children to stay warm at home until they can coordinate to arrive after 8:50am.

Supporting ‘Walk to Unite Against Homelessness’ I have been asked to bring to our attention this special event coming up in the Geelong region. In 2017 the ‘Walking Home’ event supported by the Salvation Army had over 400 walkers on the path from Queenscliff to Geelong. The total walk distance is 37 kms but walkers can select shorter options. This event coincides with Homelessness Week and can help bring awareness of the chronic issue of homelessness in the Barwon Region. Want to know more and how to help, how to sponsor a walker? Check out - https://secure.salvosfundraising.org.au/registrant/EventHome.aspx?eventid=50735&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=direct%2fnone#&panel1-2 We heard from Emily in MB at Assembly on Monday about her involvement in the walk. There is a collection jar at the Office should you want to donate to Emily who is participating in the walk.

Barry Rowland

Principal

Manifold Heights Community Garden News Thank you to those wonderful people who are helping us weed, water, plant and mulch the organic edible food forest!

On the first Saturday of each month you are invited to meet other friendly, like-minded people to swap produce and ideas in the

community garden from 9:30-11:30 (enter from Manifold Street) and to join our group if you wish to participate in the fun of producing and

harvesting local, seasonal, organic food.

Pop these dates in your diary: 4th Aug, 1st Sept, 6th Oct, 3rd Nov, 1st Dec

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Facebook: Manifold Heights Community Garden Email: manifoldcommunitygarden@gmail.com

CHANGES TO SIGNING STUDENTS IN/OUT AT THE OFFICE

When signing a student in late or leaving early you no longer need to use the iPad at the Office. Please see an Office staff

member to have your child signed in/out and continue to collect a Pass In/Pass Out Card to give to your child’s teacher. It is

important that any students arriving late or departing early are accompanied by a parent/guardian.

We need to keep our attendance records accurate in case of emergency.

PA WOLFGANG LEWIS-TIMBERLAKE - Wolfgang takes great care with the presentation of his work and always

ensures that his work is of a high standard. Well done Wolfgang!

PH ZAHRA BARNETT - For making a fabulous effort to finish her work to the best of her ability. Well done Zahra!

PT BLAIR POWER - Blair finishes her work to the very best of her abilities and it is always presented fantastically! You're

a star Blair!

1A HARRIET GRDOVIC - For trying her absolute best in all learning tasks this week and setting high expectations for herself. You are a superstar Harriet!

1C CHARLIE WATSON - For looking for feedback and listening with intent in order to strive for better results. Champion

effort Charlie!

1H ASHER WEBBER - For always giving her work a red hot go and never giving up until she has done her best.

Awesome Asher!

2B HENDRIX VAN DEN HAM - For always trying his best with his Reading and Writing, Outstanding effort Hendrix, keep

it up!

2O ARCHER CHAPPELL - For making a significant improvement in his writing. Keep up the fantastic work Archer!

2S LUCINDA WILLIS - For the time and effort she is taking in all tasks and then sharing it with the class through Seesaw.

Amazing Lucinda!

MB INDIANA BALLIS - Indi has taken great pride in her work this term. She is enthusiastic about her learning and is

working hard to achieve success. Well done Indi, keep it up!

MC EVE MCDONALD - Eve always takes pride in her work, ensuring that everything is produced to a high standard. Keep

it up Eve!

MF SAVANNAH JUBB - Savannah has approached her work with a great willingness to improve. Keep it up!

MT CARA GREVILLE - For continuously taking pride in her work through her effort and creative flair, especially in her

Writer's Notebook.

MW SABINE CHAPPELL - Sabine takes great pride in her work. She always ensures that she listens to instructions so

that she can complete all elements of the activity to a high standard. Superb Sabine!

SG LEAH MCMULLAN - For putting in maximum effort and taking great pride in the presentation, quality and accuracy of

her work.

SN ZAR FRIEDRICH-ERLACHER - is proud of his ability to be a fair team player.

SS JOSHUA JOHNSON - Josh is a kind and curious student who always looks to share his unique and creative ideas

with others. Josh, you're just a gem!

SV ZAHLIA FOLEY - Zahlia understands the importance of respect in her schooling as she will always take pride in her work no matter the subject. Zealous Zahlia!

MUSIC LOGAN YOUNG - For being a focussed and respectful student whilst learning his concert song. Keep it up Logan!

Art Award Kaisercraft are kindly sponsoring a weekly Art Award this term.

Each week one student will receive a $10 Kaisercraft voucher.

This week’s Art Award goes to: ASHTON MULLER for his fantastic attitude to learning Indonesian and creat-

ing works of Art.

Sports Report Geelong West District Athletics Championships will be held at Landy Field, South Geelong, on Wednesday 22nd August at

9:15am. Consent forms will be sent home next week with participating students.

We are seeking the help of parents of children competing on this day to act as officials. If you are able to help could you please fill

out and return the notice below.

Thanks.

Mr Grant

Geelong West District Athletics Championships

Name:_______________________________________________ Phone number:__________________________

Childs name:__________________________________________ Grade:_________________________________

I am able to act as an official at the Geelong West District Athletics Championships at Landy Field on Wednesday 22nd August.

Signed:________________________________________________________

Parent Opinion Survey 2018

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents think of our school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. Approximately 30 per cent of parents will be invited to participate in this year’s survey. Selected parents were contacted via email on Monday 23rd July with instructions on how to complete the survey. All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 23rd July to Sunday 26th August. The survey will be conducted online, only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online survey will be available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek.

Readings Cinemas School Reward Program Reading Cinemas wants to help our school’s fundraising efforts by providing complimentary movie passes. A page of movie coupons were sent home with each family last week. Simply present a movie coupon each time you purchase a ticket at Reading Cinemas. One coupon per paid ticket. For every 20 coupons handed in, our school receives one complimentary movie pass. We can then use the complimentary movie passes for fundraising, staff incentives or student prizes.

Are You Receiving Compass Notifications?

Each week the Office sends notifications to Parents and Staff through Compass. This week we have reminded parents about

School Photo Envelopes being due on or before Tuesday 31st July, various excursion consent forms being due, Term 3 Canteen

Menus and Life Education notes being due by Monday 30th July.

If you do not have the Compass app and notifications set up correctly on your phone you could be missing out on important

updates.

Each family has a unique family code to log in to Compass. If you need assistance logging in to Compass please contact Jacquie

or Jessie in the Office.

Student Absences Please remember to telephone the office and speak to either Jacquie or Jessie when your child is absent from school or if you are aware of a prior engagement. Alternatively you can log it on Compass.

SCHOOL BANKING School Banking day is FRIDAY!

Remember, Friday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit. For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

Term 3 Super Savers Rewards (pictured) include:

Mighty Boom Handball

Heat Reactor Pencils

Win a Trip to Hawaii!

One lucky School Banker will win a family trip for up to two adults and three children to

Hawaii, USA just by saving. Students will need to make 15 or more School Banking

deposits before the end of Term 3 2018 to automatically receive an entry into the

competition.

The trip includes:

* Return economy flights to Honolulu, Hawaii plus airport transfers

* 7 nights accommodation at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort staying in a Luxury Ocean Room, with beach views and breakfast

included

* AU $2,000 spending money

Manifold Heights PS Week beginning 23rd July 2018

Coordinator: Georgie Petrovski

Hi Everyone, This past week we have done some really exciting things in the OSHC room. In before school care we went on a scavenger hunt for sticks and rocks to paint. It is a great way to make use of natural resources and turn them into beautiful art. We all

worked together to make cool patterns and pictures on our rocks. Kinetic sand has been a favourite the week. We created a game where we moulded shapes out of the sand and had to guess the object. There has been lots of imaginative play with spare cardboard boxes and creations made from them. The children made their own town using the boxes. This is a great lesson on how to recycle in a creative and fun way!

OSHC Registrations If you looking for registration, just log. www.campaustralia.com.au. Just reminding parents if your child is not attending the OSHC program on any day they are booked, you must let us know via phone or school office as we are to follow correct pro-

cedures in locating children who have not shown up. This will involve calling parents, additional contact with parents, then if not located the police. So please ensure you communicate if your child is not attending the OSHC program. Thanks. Georgie & Maddie

OSHC ROOM ACTIVITIES

Kinetic Sand Scavenger Hunt Rock Art Recycled Art

Community Notice If you have any unused toys or recyclable equipment that you feel would be useful for

any craft or art activities we would really appreciate any donations. Thank you.

Mano’s before and after school care

program is run by Camp Australia.

More information can be found at

Proud suppliers of the

Manifold Heights

Primary

School uniform Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Compass School Manager You can download our Compass app for

FREE at the App Store (iPhones) or

Google Play Store (Android). Just search

Manifold Heights Primary. This is a great

method of communication between the school and our parent

community! You can receive notifications about upcoming

events and notify the school of student absences.

Qkr

Have you downloaded Qkr

(Quicker) yet?! You can pay

your excursions and other school payment items right now

using Qkr! To make payments immediately why not download

it today and take a look at our school on Qkr! Just search Qkr

in the App Store or Google Play Store and sign up today! If

you are having issues please contact the Office.

- ‘We make kids smile’

OSHC school number:

5229 7257

Customer Service:

1300 105 343

Lloyd Moulton Sales Consultant Barry Plant 5221 4011 0434 587 881

Barry Plant 59 Gheringhap Street Geelong, 3220

Music Lessons AT school

Piano, keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum or

Singing Lessons

During &/or After School Hours at School

To enrol in, or to obtain more information

please contact Meagan:

mbmt@bigpond.com

Providing Music Lessons in local schools since 1985.