LANGWARRIN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER Northgateway, Langwarrin VIC 3910 Ph: (03) 9775 7533 Fax: (03) 9775 9264

Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

RESPECT COOPERATION CONSIDERATION CONTRIBUTION TOLERANCE

ISSUE 7

16 May 2018

Year 6 Adventure Camp

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

NAPLAN We are just reaching the final stages of our NAPLAN testing process and I would like to congratulate all of the Year 3 and Year 5 students who have taken on this challenge in such a positive way; doing the very best that they can do on the day. SCHOOL TOUR On Tuesday we held our ‘evening’ school tour for families who are wishing to enrol their children at Langwarrin Park PS in 2019. We were delighted with the number of Mums, Dads and children who attended. Our thanks go to the Foundation team of teachers who spoke proudly of the program that they provide and answered a range of questions about the great learning that is happening at LPPS. Wednesday morning tours will continue throughout term 2 and enrolments will be due by August 17 2018. Please phone the office if you wish to join one of the tours or if you need to make an appointment for an alternative time. SCHOOL PRODUCTION There is just one week to go to the much anticipated Year 6 School Production of ‘Olivia Twist’. Having returned to school from a successful camp last week, detailed further in the newsletter, these students are now busy practicing lines, organising costumes, building props and working on their performance skills. We hope that they have a wonderful time and experience the thrill of performing in front of their peers and families.

There is certainly a touch of winter in the air now, so it is a little surprising that there are so many jumpers sitting in our lost

property boxes located in the foyer of the hall. Please have a look in these boxes if your child is missing any items of clothing.

Denise Webster

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

SENTRAL — PARENT PORTAL As a school, we are always evaluating the ways we communicate with our community and how we engage parents with their child’s learning. Recently we have moved onto a web-based software package that allows us to manage a variety of school functions such as whole school reporting, student attendance and student wellbeing matters. Sentral also has a Parent Portal which provides parents with a secured space to access information related to their child’s learning.

This week we are running two parent information sessions which will outline the capabilities and registration process for the Parent Portal. This

presentation will be available on the school website on Friday. A family registration letter will also be sent home on Friday. If you have any problems

with registering your family account, please contact me on 9775 7533 or via email barren.richard.j@edumail.vic.gov.au. I will continue to provide

updates and support through our weekly school newsletter.

We are excited that the Sentral Parent Portal will provide parents with an easy and efficient way to better engage with their child’s education.

Richard Barren

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YEAR SIX PHILLIP ISLAND ADVENTURE CAMP We came, we saw and we conquered! The weather did not dampen our activities or our spirits at Phillip Island last week as our Year 6 students ensured they made the most of their last primary school camp. Students tackled a variety of challenges on land and water, working together on a Team Rescue challenge to escape imaginary alligator-infested swamps or facing their fears on the Giant Swing. Canoeing and Raft-Making were hardly tropical experiences but it was great to see so many students push through the chill factor. The majority of students gave things a go, stretching themselves, supporting each other and often going well beyond their comfort zones which was really pleasing to see. As is standard with school camps, everyone came home exhausted, happy to be home but grateful for the experience. Our Year 6 students should be proud of the way they conducted themselves – well done to all of you!

Year 6 Team

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VISUAL ARTS

ART IN ACTION Our Year 4 students are shown here engaging in stage 1, the first process of clay, creating Monet water lilies. They will be placed in the kiln ready for stage 2 where students will be painting them.

Danielle Barrett and Melissa Hamilton Visual Arts Department

FOUNDATION TEAM MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Last Friday our Prep students ran a pamper session in their classrooms for their mums to celebrate Mother’s Day. They had a few different activities on offer! make mum a crown, necklace and bracelet neck, shoulder and head massage hand massage with moisturiser drawing mum a picture Our students enjoyed showing their mums proudly around their classrooms, viewing their work and books, and were surprised with a handmade present to conclude this special session. Foundation Team

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LOTE

INDONESIAN WORDS OF THE WEEK

Berapa umurmu? How old are you? Umur saya ________tahun. I am ________ years old. INDONESIAN ONDE ONDE (klepon) Last week the Year 6’s were lucky enough to participate in the preparation, cooking and EATING of the delicious traditional Indonesian sweet onde onde (klepon).

Bu S and Bu Wilson LOTE Teachers

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WELLBEING THRIVE—POSITIVE EDUCATION

TRY your best Be HEALTHY RELATE well Get INVOLVED Live your VALUES ENJOY positive emotions BREAKFAST CLUB

We are pleased to announce that our Breakfast Club is now being offered to students on Mondays, Wednesdays and now Fridays

8.15-8.45am. If students would like to come along for some toast and cereal we are located in the kitchenette area beside the Music

Room just before the hallway to the Dance Studio.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME—NDIS

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WELLBEING continued Luana Lane Sarah Roney Welfare Officer Positive Education Co-ordinator

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FINANCE OFFICE

REMINDERS Due dates for Payments: Amount: Due Date: Foundation—Swimming $43.75 22 May Year 5—Camp Final $110 23 May Year 4—Camp Deposit $100 23 May 2nd Instal $130 27 June Final $130 1 August Year 1—Royal Botanic Gardens $32 12 June Foundation—Casey Safety Village $16 15 June

Please check the planning guide further on in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment. CSEF—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities (including swimming)for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is $125 for primary school students. Note: If you qualified for CSEF last year then you do not need to complete a new form for this year. This will be automatically updated as per Centrelink/CSEF. If you have any queries please pop into the Finance Office. CSEF application closing date is 29 June 2018. For further information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef or contact us here at the Finance Office. CSEF—FOUNDATION STUDENT UNIFORM PACKAGE CSEF eligible families with students in Foundation level are also entitled to apply for a uniform package. For further information click this link. EXCURSION / INCURSION FORMS Excursion forms need to be returned to the teacher by the due date and payment made to the Finance Office via QKR/BPay/eftpos or classroom teacher. It is imperative that we have forms returned so that student numbers can be confirmed. For example, where extra teachers are needed for swimming etc. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK On 1 August 2017 legislation changed which requires everyone in direct contact with students to obtain a Working with Children Check. For full details please visit the website by following the link from our school website finance page. If you are assisting with swimming, excursions or within the school you must have a valid WWCC. If you have organised your WWCC please check the expiry dates to ensure it is current and notify the Finance Office of new dates. We value the support of our families and appreciate your compliance with these requirements to protect our students. Sue Guest Bridgit Dooley Business Manager Accounts Receivable

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NEXT ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 25 MAY

2.30PM

REMINDERS

DONATION REQUEST

We would love any toy trucks/cars for our Foundation students to use at recess / lunch.

We would also LOVE any bean bags for our reading corners!

If you can assist please deliver to the

Front Office or any Foundation classroom Thank you

CANTEEN

DON'T FORGET THAT IN THESE COLDER MONTHS I HAVE PUMPKIN SOUP

VEGIE SOUP & CHICKEN SOUP

FOR $ 3.00, THEY ALL COME WITH A PIECE OF GARLIC PIZZA!

The canteen is also available online! You can jump online,

www.quickcliq.com.au register your child and away you go. You can order the night before, the week before or put an order in for the coming weeks in advance. It's a great way to get organised; just remember that 'on the day' orders need to be placed before 8.45am.

Have a great week!

Di & Staff

FORTNIGHTLY

MEGA MEAL DEAL: MACARONI CHEESE, WITH A CHOC-CHIP MUFFIN & A JELLY

FOR $5!!!

SCHOOL CROSSING

School Crossings Victoria honour the dedication and hard work put into the Community by School Crossing Supervisors from all over the state. They are currently inviting all schools to nominate the supervisor they feel is worthy of being recognised, and may even be judged Victoria’s School Crossing Supervisor of the Year. What an honour that title will be for one of these dedicated supervisors. If you would like to nominate please complete the form available in the Parents tab on our school website. Nominations close on May 25, 2018.

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SRC BIGGEST MORNING TEA

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PLANNING GUIDE 2018

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their calendar and budget planning

PLEASE NOTE THAT COSTS AND DUE DATES ARE A GUIDE ONLY UNTIL CONFIRMED WITH CONSENT FORM AND TAKE HOME NOTICE

MAY AMOUNT DUE DATE Tuesday 22nd 4/19, 4/20, 4/26, 4/27 Swimming $43.75 23 March Wednesday 23rd Year 6 School Production 2.30pm Wednesday 23rd Year 5 Aqua Package commences $43.75 16 May Thursday 24th 1/15, 1/17, 1/18, 1/28, 1/29 Swimming $43.75 23 March Monday 28th Foundation Grandparents Day Tuesday 29th Foundation Swimming $43.75 22 May Thursday 31st ALL Biggest Morning Tea Donation JUNE Tuesday 5th, 12th Foundation Swimming $43.75 22 May 19th, 26th Thursday 7th ALL Parent Teacher Interviews—Evening Friday 8th ALL Curriculum Day—Student Free Day Parent Teacher Interviews—Morning Wednesday 13th- Year 5 Ballarat Camp $330 Friday 15th Deposit $110 18 April 2nd Instal $110 9 May Final $110 23 May Tuesday 19th Year 1 Royal Botanic Gardens $32 12 June Saturday 23rd School Community Working Bee Monday 25th F1 & F4 Casey Safety Village $16 15 June Wednesday 27th F2, F3 & F14 Casey Safety Village $16 15 June Friday 29th ALL Term 2 Concludes Early Dismissal 2.30pm AUGUST Wednesday 29th- Year 4 Melbourne City Camp $360 Friday 31st Deposit $100 23 May 2nd Instal $130 27 June Final $130 1 August

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