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PRINCIPALS BLOG Dear Parents and Friends NAPLAN The National Assessment Program – Literacy & Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests for 2017 will take place next week. As mentioned last week, our teachers and children have already been engaged in some preparation and trial activities, which they will continue to take part in, at the beginning of this term. If you have a child in Grades 3 or 5 please ensure they eat well and get plenty of sleep over the week. Parent/student Teacher Conferences In a couple of weeks we are holding the first of our Parent/Teacher conferences for 2017. We have selected two evenings, Tuesday 16 th May and Thursday 18 th May. Since 2015 some of our meeting have included the student. We are continuing, 2017, to run them as follows: o Foundation: Parent and teacher only o Years 1 and 2: Students complete self assessment and students are given the option of attending o Years 3 and 4: Students complete self assessment and are strongly encouraged to include student. o Years 5 and 6: Students must attend as a key to transitioning to secondary where three way conferences are most common practice. Remember that we do understand that one model does not fit all. It may not be suitable for all students above Year 1 attend. But also remember that the conferences are to discuss your child’s progress thus far in 2017. Any other topics of discussion should be done by making an alternative appointment. o Letter of information will be sent home this week. Including how to book in What the self assessment is all about o Booking by sheets in foyer, phone or email are all acceptable methods of booking. THURSDAY 4 th May 2017 FERNY CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER DATES TO REMEMBER Term 2 4 th May – Hart School of Dance Workshop 5 th May – Movie Night 9 th – 11 th May – Grade 3 & 5 NAPLAN 9 th May – Grade 1/2 AFL Clinic 10 th May – Foundation & Grade 3/4 AFL Clinic 12 th May – Scholastic Book Club orders due in 12 th May – Mother’s Day Assembly 16 th May – Grade 1/2 AFL Clinic 16 th & 18 th May – Parent Teacher Student Conferences 17 th May – Foundation & Grade 3/4 AFL Clinic 17 th May – Grade 5 Monbulk College Transition 18 th May – School Photos 24 th May – Grade 5/6 Volleyball at Upwey 24 th May – Open Night 26 th May – Grades 3-6 Cross Country 30 th May – Grade 1/2 Mrs Sargood Incursion 31 st May – Grade 5/6 Excursion to Ian Potter Gallery “Together we make a Difference!”
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PRINCIPALS BLOG
Dear Parents and Friends
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program – Literacy & Numeracy
(NAPLAN) tests for 2017 will take place next week. As mentioned
last week, our teachers and children have already been engaged in
some preparation and trial activities, which they will continue to take
part in, at the beginning of this term. If you have a child in Grades 3 or
5 please ensure they eat well and get plenty of sleep over the week.
Parent/student Teacher Conferences
In a couple of weeks we are holding the first of our Parent/Teacher
conferences for 2017. We have selected two evenings, Tuesday 16th
May and Thursday 18th May. Since 2015 some of our meeting have
included the student. We are continuing, 2017, to run them as follows:
o Foundation: Parent and teacher only
o Years 1 and 2: Students complete self assessment and
students are given the option of attending
o Years 3 and 4: Students complete self assessment and are
strongly encouraged to include student.
o Years 5 and 6: Students must attend as a key to
transitioning to secondary where three way conferences are
most common practice.
Remember that we do understand that one model does not fit all. It
may not be suitable for all students above Year 1 attend. But also
remember that the conferences are to discuss your child’s progress
thus far in 2017. Any other topics of discussion should be done by
making an alternative appointment.
o Letter of information will be sent home this week.
Including how to book in
What the self assessment is all about
o Booking by sheets in foyer, phone or email are all
acceptable methods of booking.
THURSDAY 4th May 2017
FERNY CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
DATES TO REMEMBER
Term 2
4th May – Hart School of Dance Workshop
5th May – Movie Night
9th – 11th May – Grade 3 & 5 NAPLAN
9th May – Grade 1/2 AFL Clinic
10th May – Foundation & Grade 3/4 AFL
Clinic
12th May – Scholastic Book Club orders
due in
12th May – Mother’s Day Assembly
16th May – Grade 1/2 AFL Clinic
16th & 18th May – Parent Teacher
Student Conferences
17th May – Foundation & Grade 3/4 AFL
Clinic
17th May – Grade 5 Monbulk College
Transition
18th May – School Photos
24th May – Grade 5/6 Volleyball at
Upwey
24th May – Open Night
26th May – Grades 3-6 Cross Country
30th May – Grade 1/2 Mrs Sargood
Incursion
31st May – Grade 5/6 Excursion to Ian
Potter Gallery
“Together we make a Difference!”
ANZAC Service
What a wonderful morning we had for our ANZAC Service on Friday.
I would like to thank our very special speaker Darryl Kerslake.
Darryl, Roman and Damien also attended after assembly and talked
the students through the large amount of artefacts they, and others
brought to school. They commented on the service describing it as
very student friendly. They were amazed at the way our students sat
still and absorbed the information. We had eleven senior students
involved in the service, from laying the wreath to reciting the Ode of
Remembrance. Our choir sang three beautiful songs. Thank you to
the many parents and relatives who also attended.
Production Update
Things are on the go with Time Warped. A reminder that its on
September 12th and 13th. We have just about chosen all the songs and
dances, we will be running senior role audition over the next couple
of weeks. We have a team of very hard working parents and teachers
on board. Fleur Green is our main parent contact for anything
parenty!
Education Week
Open for Business – all week! Instead of the ‘traditional’ open morning
or afternoon we have decided to throw open the doors all week.
Come and watch your children in class, in PE, Science, Art, etc!
Remember though, it’s a ‘normal’ week and the children will be doing
what they normally do.
Open Night - You are invited to our Open night on Wednesday 24th
May between 6:30 and 8:00pm
Visit all classrooms and look at the work the children have been
doing this semester. When you visit each classroom answer a simple
Curriculum question about the work on display. Place your entry in
the box in the foyer to have a chance to win our Curriculum Hamper.
Some children will be performing throughout the night and the choir
will perform at 7:45 in the multi-purpose room to conclude the
evening.
FERNY CREEK PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Phone: 9755 1522 Fax: 9755 2493,
School Road, Ferny Creek,
Victoria 3786
Web:
www.fernycreekps.vic.edu.au
Email:
Banking Details
Account: Ferny Creek Primary School Bank: CBA
BSB: 063 414
Acc Number: 10022451
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8.30am - 4pm
Principal: Matthew Coyle
Business Manager: Jill Heathcote
School Council President: Liam Smith
Promotion & PR: Rhian Jessop
Education, Policy & Planning:
Matthew Coyle
School Crossing: Diane Garsed
Uniform Shop: Monday 8:50 - 9:30am
Karra Rhodes
Library: Beth Byrne
Buildings & Grounds: Michael Paterson
School Banking: Tuesday
Kirrily Whatman
Costume Hire: Sarah Jennings
After the Bell Head Office: 9758 6744
P.O. Box 7082
Upper Ferntree Gully
Vic 3156
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.afterthebell.com.au
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Deadline by Wednesday 1pm
Email -
If you would like to receive the
Newsletter every week via email then
GO TO THE WEBSITE TO
SUBSCRIBE TO ONLINE
NEWSLETTER
Mother’s Day Friday
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we will be hosting a ‘Mum’s Marvellous
Morning Tea’ on the morning of Friday May 12th. Children are invited
to walk you into their classroom 8:45 – 9am so they can show you
their work on display around the room. (During Education Week
May 22 – 26th, there is time for parents to come into classrooms to
see their child/children’s work and watch the learning process.)
At 9.00am, you are invited to follow us into assembly where you will
be treated to tea/coffee and a cupcake, and a performance from the
school choir.
Have a great week everybody,
Matthew
You may have seen the name "FlexiBuzz" and
noticed a change in logo when you visit your
Tiqbiz app or desktop site. This is the result of
the recent purchase of Tiqbiz by InLoop Pty Ltd,
an Australian tech company with leading brands
including Flexischools.
We will be continuing to use the app to
communicate with you and FlexiBuzz will retain
all of the features that were available with
Tiqbiz.
To ensure you have the most up-to-date version
of the app we would recommend running the
app update as soon as possible.
Please check that your child’s uniform is
appropriately named. We have had several reports of
lost jumpers. Can you please check that your child
has not picked up another students jumper by
mistake, and return as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Education Week
22nd May to 26th May
Open for Business – all week!
Instead of the ‘traditional’ open morning or afternoon we have
decided to throw open the doors all week. Come and watch
your children in class, in PE, Science, Art, etc! Remember
though, it’s a ‘normal’ week and the children will be doing what
they normally do.
OPEN NIGHT
Dear Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas and families, You are invited to our Open night on
Wednesday 24th May between 6:30 and 8:00pm
Visit every classroom and look at the work the children have been doing this semester.
When you visit each classroom answer a simple Curriculum question about the work on display. Place your entry in the box in the foyer to have a chance to win our Curriculum Hamper.
Some children will be performing throughout the night and the choir will perform at 7:45 in the multi-purpose room to conclude the evening.
Look forward to seeing you all there.
From all of us at Ferny Creek PS
ENVIROKNIGHTS
We have lots of work to do on our frog bog this year and need an enthusiastic group of EnviroKnights to help out. If you’re keen, please speak to Doug to register your name.
Our first working bee will be held THIS FRIDAY 5TH MAY at lunchtime to move gravel into the pond. Gumboots would be a good idea!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Cath and Sander Senior EnviroKnights
2017
“STARS OF THE WEEK”
Foundation
1/2 Anna
1/2 Brian
1/2 Lynda
3/4 Cheryl
3/4 Samantha
5/6 Adam
5/6 Coby/Kelly
5/6 Doug
Lucas M-W: For always listening carefully and trying to do your best. Well done, Lucas –
keep it up!
Liara A: For having great ‘Listening Ears’ and always knowing what to do and doing it well!
Great job, Liara.
Lewis M: For improving his attitude to work and becoming a more responsible member of
the class. Keep it up!
Eliza S: For being a kind and helpful member of the class and making an outstanding
teacher assistant!
Romy R-D: For putting in a great effort with all his work – you show great enthusiasm!
Finn S: For being a reliable and responsible member of the class – well done Finn!
Violet S: For always being a happy student and trying very hard in all her tasks. Great effort
Violet!
Jam L: For his consistent attitude to learning and always doing his very best. Well done
Jam!
Lewis F: For his maturity and sensitivity when asking questions of our special guest.
Eloise T: For working enthusiastically on her ANZAC project and completing many tasks.
Alex T: For your fantastic holiday recount. I was very impressed with your paragraphs.
Keep up the effort.
Oliver K: For his excellent ANZAC project. Your ‘Thank You ANZAC’ poem is outstanding!
Leuwin RD: For your well-crafted narrative ‘Zombies in the School’. Your word choice was
outstanding and helped the reader visualise the whole gruesome experience. Keep up the
good work!!
Aria B: For your wonderful narrative ‘Why I Hate Year Five’. You had an action packed
‘Sizzling Start’, incorporated humour, and good use of sub-headings to transition from one
moment in time to the next. Well Done!!
James P: For thinking of others by making ANZAC biscuits for the class. This allowed us to
have a fantastic and topical discussion on why ANZAC biscuits were a fantastic treat in care
packages from home.
Ellie R: For the mature way she has taken to modifying how she performs written tasks in
the classroom to accommodate for her injured arm.
Ned F: For his fantastic effort when trying out for State School Footy.
Luca S: For his fantastic effort when trying out for State School Footy.
Creative Artist Award
Thomas P : Grade 3/4S
Performing Arts
Student of the Week
Eliza F Foundation
