Important Dates

MARCH

Mon 20th - Fri 24th Planning Week

Mon 20th Grade 6 Adolescent Education

Weds 22nd Summer Lightning Premiership

Thurs 23rd Prep Parent Helper Information Session - 2:30-3:30pm in the Prep Room

Fri 24th Victorian State Schools Spectacular Regional Rehearsals

Grade 6 Adolescent Education

Tues 28th Region Swimming Sports

Weds 29th - Fri 31st Grade 4 Camp

Fri 31st Cadbury Chocolate Drive finishes - any unsold chocolates and all monies to be returned by this date

Last Day of Term 1 - 2:30pm finish

APRIL

Mon 17th Working Bee - 9-11am

Tues 18th Term 2 begins

Fri 21st Curriculum Day - no students at school

Tues 25th ANZAC Day - no school

Contact Us

Manifold Heights Primary School

Strachan Avenue

Manifold Heights 3218

P: 03 5229 9643 F: 03 5229 2997

www.manifold.vic.edu.au manifold.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Please also find us on

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

Date: 16th March, 2017

Have You Provided a Copy of Your Working with Childrens Check to the Office? All volunteers in the school MUST provide a copy of their Working with Childrens Check to the Office.

If you are unsure if the Office has a copy, please see Anna or Jessie as soon as possible.

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School Council AGM - On Monday March 20th our School Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7.30pm in the staffroom.

This will commence with the AGM which will include the appointment of office bearers for the following 12 months – all Mano community members are welcome to our AGM.

Planning week and changes to specialist program for week 8 - Next week will see some changes to the specialist subject timetables, as teams of classroom teachers are accessing extended periods of planning time together.

This allows staff to further plan together in teams (Prep, Juniors, Middles and Seniors), especially for an agreed curriculum plan for term 2.

As we audit and adjust our curriculum in line with the new Victorian Curriculum (http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/) in teaching teams, we are also very mindful of the necessity to report at mid-year with precision and confidence.

Mid-year Student Reports will be issued to parents on Friday June 23rd (second last week of term 2) with the following week seeing Student Led Conferences being conducted.

Mindfulness at Mano - This year we are collectively enhancing our approach to positive mental health strategies – especially focusing upon the 3 key elements of resilience: mindfulness, empathy and gratitude.

In classrooms this can look different at different ages and may incorporate the use of 2 very powerful apps: Smiling Minds and Go Noodle – check them out if you have time; they are both free.

Smiling Mind aims to build happier, healthier and more compassionate people. Some classes are using mindfulness meditation programs (often just after lunch) which are designed to assist students to calm themselves in readiness for the last hour of learning for the school day.

Cadbury Chocolate boxes – Mano Easter fundraiser - A big thank you to families who are able to support this activity. Money collected from sales is due back prior to the end of term – Friday March 31st.

There are a small number of additional boxes should any families feel capable of taking another box. Contact Anna in the General Office if interested in doing so.

Friendship Garden - Our Friendship Garden is soon to be planted up with a variety of plants, helping to create a special place in our school grounds.

Students will be encouraged to ‘use’ the garden as a place to meet with friends and to support others who are looking for a friend.

I know that some Grade 5 students will meet here with their Prep buddies at morning playtimes and lunchtimes.

Holiday program from Mano during upcoming holidays – Team Holiday - Again this upcoming term break will see Team Holiday offering a range of activities to local families.

Details can be accessed via their website: http://www.teamholiday.com.au/

Select ‘Chose your program’ and then Manifold Heights for specific details re what’s on offer for each day.

Advanced notice of term 2 pupil free day – FRIDAY APRIL 21st - On the Friday of the first week of term 2. all Mano staff will be engaged in a full day of professional learning around improving writing outcomes for our students.

We will be joined by some colleagues from other schools on this day.

This PD day will focus upon the Big Write and VCOP. These are designed to bring the fun back into writing, to make children want to write and to be continuously challenged throughout the writing journey.

Through games, activities, writing tasks, conversations and discussions, students learn not only where their abilities lie in a fun and engaging way, but also the steps they need to take, in order to continue to improve.

This promises to be a very worthwhile enhancement to our current literacy program and comes highly recommended by other schools. Barry Rowland Principal

Manifold Heights Primary School House Cross Country Congratulations to all the students who competed in the Cross Country last Friday. It is a great effort to compete in the Cross Country and to represent your house all the while gaining points. Many thanks to the parents who acted as officials and to the parents and friends who camE to support the students.

Results: Girls 8/9 years Boys 8/9 years Girls 10 years Boys 10 years 1st Mahlia Davys 1st Lukas Young 1st Isabelle Nicolson 1st Ben Dimovski 2nd Sarah Ivey 2nd Lucas Stojanovski 2nd Annabelle Stacey 2nd Ashley Clingan 3rd Eve McDonald 3rd Evan Milne 3rd Natalie Mudzekenyedzi Thomas Airey Girls 11 Years Boys 11 Years Girls 12/13 years Boys 12/13 years 1st Sarah English 1st Ahsen Imran 1st Lily Mcdonald 1st Matthew Jones 2nd Katelyn Mulholland 2nd Hamish Bourke 2nd Riley Johnson 2nd Rhys McWaters 3rd Johanna Ivey 3rd Declan Stojanovski 3rd Mara Ellis 3rd Liam Muir House Placing 1st - Narmbool 37.2% 2nd - Purrumbete 33.5% 3rd - Strachan 32.3% 4th - Manifold 29.7%

School Sport Victoria Cricket Team Congratulations to Rhys McWaters and Zac McInnes who were both selected to trial for the Geelong School Sport Victorian Cricket Team. We wish both boys well and look forward to hearing reports on your progress in the future.

North Geelong Division Swimming championships Yesterday 26 students from Manifold Heights Primary School competed in the North Geelong Division Swimming Championships at the Kardinia Aquatic Centre. Well done to all students in very hot conditions. A more detailed report to follow when all results are finalized.

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PB LUKA KICHAKOV - Luka is becoming a responsible learner, attempting to do his best work at all times and asking for help when needed! Keep up the awesome effort, Luka!

PH HIRAANI ANDERSON - Hiraani is taking greater responsibility for her learning by asking for help so she can complete her best work!

PT ARCHIE RAHLES-RAHBULA - Archie is responsible for his learning, always asking for assistance before completing his work to the best of his ability! Awesome, Archie!

JA LAILA COSTIN - Laila is a motivated and enthusiastic learner who always asks for help when needed! She is a responsible student who makes the most out of her learning time! Legend, Laila!

JB CHARLIE HAIR - Charlie has been a responsible learner this week as he has taken initiative with his learning and has asked for help from others when needed! Great work, Charlie!

JC OLIVER WILCOCK - Oliver shows that asking when unsure is a part of learning! Your sharing with others is wonderful to see too!

JH LOLA GRAY - Lola has shown much improved responsibility when asking for help in the classroom, especially for her spelling and writing! Amazing effort, Lola!

JO JASMINE ARNEL - Jasmine is responsible for her own learning and readily seeks assistance when she requires it! Sensational work, Jasmine!

MA MAHLIA DAVYS - Mahlia is a very responsible learner, she always is open to feedback to improve her work! You're a superstar, Mahlia!

MB ANGUS COOPER - For taking great responsibility for his learning by asking for help when needed! Angus consistently makes the most of his learning time, always completing tasks on time! Awesome, Angus!

ML EVAN MILNE - For always seeking clarity if needed when completing tasks in class! Evan consistently demonstrates outstanding self-discipline skills during learning time! Evan is a responsible learner and is also willing to assist others in class! Top job, Evan!

MR QUINN O'NEIL - Quinn is a responsible student who ensures he takes pride in his work at all times! Keep up the sensational work, Quinn!

MW LAYLA RETALLICK - Layla always ensures that she asks for help during lessons so that she can make sure that she understand all elements of the activity and can complete it to the best of her ability! Amazing, Layla!

SG ZAR FRIEDRICH-ERLACHER - Zar takes responsibility for his own learning, and has become much more confident in sharing his work, seeking clarification and feedback!

SN JOSHUA JOVANOVSKI - For his amazing job producing and editing the first episode of our Senior podcast "Short & Sweet"! Outstanding job, Josh!

SS MEGAN ELTRINGHAM - Meg has been interpreting in very thoughtful ways during in reading this week, using clever connections to help her understand layers of meaning! Way to go, Megan!

SV NATALIE MUDZEKENYEDEDZI - Natalie knows the importance of taking responsibility for her learning by seeking help from her peers and teacher! Sensational, Nat!

MUSIC LAYLA FOLEY - Layla is a responsible student in the Music room and always helps keep the room tidy and ensures she does her best work. Fantastic, Layla!

Helpers wanted Karyn Bath would like some helpers to stamp and process new ‘Take Home Books’ for students from Prep to Seniors. School Council has spent several thousand dollars on new take home books for our students and we are looking for any parents that have a spare hour or so to help stamp and put stickers on the back on these new books. To get in touch please see Karyn Bath in the Prep rooms if you can assist.

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: Will Nolan - For making a great start in Art and displaying his wonderful artistic talent!

Donation of Saw Dust Required The sick bay is currently low on saw dust! If any families are able to donate a garbage bag to the school it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Jessie Burney on 5229 9643.

Mano Community Cuppa and Chat (MCCC) Drop the kids off and come and enjoy a cuppa and a chat with some of the school parents. Just a social thing and a chance to make some new connections and discuss anything school related that you might want to know or pass on. Feel free to bring the littler ones along as well! When: Thursday March 23rd 9-10am Where: Staff Room Who: All families welcome Purpose: To get to know each other, share ideas and build the sense of community and wellbeing here at Mano Find out more about what is already happening at Mano to improve wellbeing and connection. Identify projects/activities that parents and friends can achieve together over the year to assist with the schools improvement focus. Opportunities to meet staff (special guest visits). MCCC is supported by the School Council and is planned to be a regular, monthly event - Mondays and Thursdays. If you are unable to attend but would like to offer ideas or suggest discussion topics (or express interest in another meeting day) please send an email to catheltringham@gmail.com or to gwyn-eth.Morrison@dhhs.vic.gov.au and attention to MCCC

Book Club On Tuesday, during lunchtimes, Miss Roach will be holding a book club for any middle students interested in reading a variety of text and being involved in rich discussions. This will be held in the outside classroom (next to the middles building) and will be a great opportunity for all reading enthusiasts in a scenic, relaxing environment. Book club meets at Recess time on Tuesday’s! I hope to see you there! Miss Roach

SWPBS News

For our new families to Mano, SWPBS is our school wide framework to support and teach positive behaviour within our school and

community. The framework is built on a behaviour matrix and three values (respect, safety and responsibility) that teach positive

behaviour and reward this behaviour. Recently a parent matrix was sent home for families to help support and model positive behaviour

at home. As teachers we teach and model the behaviour at school every day. With the support from home we will only strengthen and

develop the positive behaviour our children demonstrate.

Thank you, Amy Barr and the SWPBS Team.

Kayla Mackay -

Worlds Greatest

Shave

As you know, Kayla Mackay will be

shaving off her hair for the Worlds Greatest Shave, Kayla’s hair will be donated so that a wig can be made for a child with cancer. Kayla’s hair will be shaved by a professional hair dresser at assembly on the 20th March. Kayla has set a target goal of $5000 and we would love for everyone to give Kayla all the support we can! Click the link below to donate!

http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/kaylamackay

Middles Blog The Middle students have created their very own blog called the “Mano Middles”. They also have another site called “Mano's Roving Reporters” where they will be uploading a monthly news program. We encourage all students, parents and staff to check it out and leave us a Comment! Hopefully everyone will get involved with it! The following web addresses are listed below: http://middles17.global2.vic.edu.au/ http://manorr.global2.vic.edu.au/

Chicken Pox detection in the Middle classrooms

We have recently been notified that a case of Chicken Pox has been detected in the school.

If your child has been diagnosed with this illness please ensure they are fully recovered or all scabs are dry before returning to school.

Some students may only have a mild case with a few spots whereas others may be totally covered.

Some children may even have a slight fever.

Please observe your child/ren and if you have any concerns consult a doctor.

More information can be obtained from the Department of Health website: www.health.vic.gov.au

It’s Chilwell Fair time at Chilwell Primary School - Friday 24th

March.

Lots of food stalls, Silent Auctions, Music, Wine, Rides for the kids are more!

Come for dinner from 4 till 9pm and bring the whole family!

Are you struggling to get your student to school? Daily school attendance is important for young people to succeed in education and to ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Young people who regularly attend school and complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives. School participation is important as it maximises life opportunities for young people, by providing them with education and support networks. School helps people to develop important skills, knowledge and values which set them up for further learning and participation in their community. The school places great importance in all students being at school on time, every day the school is open for instruction. We understand that sometimes getting your child to school may be difficult and the school is very happy to work with you to improve your child’s attendance.

Manifold Heights Primary School Week beginning13

th March, 2017

Coordinator: Jessica Kevelham

Hi Parents, A lot has been happening in the OSHC this past week once again. Jen, Isla, Maeko, Emily, Ella, Juliet, Matilda and Harriet enjoyed creating some amazing animal masks. Caleb, Oliver, Owen, Sai, Sasha, Will and Jasper spent some of their time building a bay blade stadium using the large blocks. Lego has been a big hit this week. Slade and Arlin finished building their large aeroplane. Ella and Maja created a small town with people and Will created a large ramp for the cars. All the children enjoyed watching the movie ‘enchanted’ Wednesday and having some time to relax. Star of the week this week goes to Arlin Benson for working hard on creating his lego plane. Jess and Staff.

Mano’s before and after school care

program is run by Camp Australia.

More information can be found at

www.campaustralia.com.au

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