Hi everyone,

The students & some staff Got Moving ‘Let’s Get Moving’ culminated on Friday with a whole school

performance in front of a healthy school community audience

in excess of 200. Each year level completed a performance

and we even had a brave team of teaching staff take to the

stage.

A huge thanks to the parents and friends who were able to

attend this special presentation. Feedback from the students

has been very positive. Enjoy some photos of this event in

today’s newsletter.

Blues & Roots Opportunity for our budding

rock band! Mr Kaine Marsh, our music teacher has managed to secure a

slot in the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival which will be an

amazing opportunity for our budding musicians. Once we

receive more information about this exciting opportunity we

will share it through the newsletter.

The choir will also be performing to an audience at Bupa

Aged Care on 22nd June.

Student Led Conferences Hopefully families have booked a time for student led

conferences by signing up to the Parent Portal on our school

management system, Sentral. A yellow note went home

yesterday outlining how to do this. If you need assistance,

please contact the school. So far there has been conferences

booked for approximately 50% of students.

Teachers want to see all parents for student led conferences

and it is a fantastic way to celebrate your child’s successes

from the first half of the year. Your child will be preparing a

presentation for you at this event, so we strongly encourage

parents to make the effort to attend.

Curriculum Day A reminder that tomorrow is a pupil free day as staff will be

having a day of professional learning with a behavioural

analyst.

A reminder that Monday is the Queen’s Birthday public

holiday.

Bentley Is Bald! At assembly this morning, before our multi age day focussing

on STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) Mrs

Bree Bentley had her hair cut to raise much needed funds for

cervical cancer research. Bree’s goal was to raise $3000 and

she has exceeded this easily with her total raised nearing

$4000. Congratulation to Mrs Bentley for her bravery and

fundraising efforts. I have included a photo in the newsletter

today.

White Hills Primary School No 1916

Week 17 Thursday 7th June Ph 54430799 F 54437222

white.hills.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

At White Hills Primary School we provide students with skills to be

lifelong learners. We are a community which caters for academic,

physical, social and emotional needs, preparing our students to

contribute productively to an increasingly globalised world.

Term 2 2018: Monday 16 April – Friday 29 June

Week 17

Friday 8 June Pupil Free Day – Staff Professional Dev’t

Week 18

Monday 11 June Public Holiday - Queens Birthday Holiday

Wednesday 13 June Division Hockey

Friday 15 June Sentral Registration & Booking help

Sessions 9.30am and 3.00pm

Week 19 Monday 18 June Gr 5 Major Excursion Payment Due 4pm

Wednesday 20 June Chocolates go out to families today

Thursday 21 June Gr 5 Major Excursion – Sovereign Hill

EBT Pizza Day Payment Due 4.00pm

Student Led Conference - Online Bookings

close 5.00pm

Week 20

Tuesday 26 June Student Led Conferences – Pupil Free Day

Thursday 28 June Gr 2 Major Excursion Payment Due 4.00pm

EBT Pizza Day Fundraiser

Friday 29 June Last Day Term 2 – 2.30pm Dismissal

Out of Uniform Day – Gold Coin Donation

Term 3 2018: Monday 16 July – Friday 21 September Wednesday 18 July Gr 6 Major Excursion Payment Due 4pm

Monday 23 July Gr 6 Major Excursion – Werribee Zoo

Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3G & 3J

Tuesday 24 July Division Girls Football

Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3CB & 3D

Wednesday 25 July Division Boys Football

Friday 27 July Chocolate money Due 4.00pm

Monday 30 July Gr 2 Major Excursion – Melb. Aquarium

Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3G & 3J

Getting Ready for School - Parent

Information Session 5.30pm-6.30pm

Tuesday 31 July Gr 2 Major Exc– Melb. Aquarium (Grp 2)

Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3CB & 3D Monday 6 August Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3G & 3J

Tuesday 7 August Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3CB & 3D

Wednesday 8 August Sleeping Beauty Payment Due 4.00pm

Friday 10 August Sleeping Beauty- Alpha Production

Monday 13 August Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3G & 3J

Tuesday 14 August Gr 3 Bike Ed 11.30-1.30pm 3CB & 3D

Getting Ready for School – Parent Information Session 5.30pm-6.30pm

Tuesday 21 August Gr 4 Bike Ed

Wednesday 22 August Gr 4 Bike Ed

Tuesday 28 August Gr 4 Bike Ed

Wednesday 29 August Gr 4 Bike Ed

Friday 31 August Father’s Day Stall Gr 6 Weeroona Footy & Netball Day

Tuesday 4 September Gr 4 Bike Ed

Wednesday 5 September Gr 4 Bike Ed

District Athletics

Wanted Donations for Coat Hangers We are asking for donations of coat hangers for the lost property

items. Please bring to the school office.

REPEAT NOTICES

Chinese Immersion Program 2018

We have now had five families who have expressed an

interest to host a Chinese student this year. This means we

can host 2 boys and one girl at this stage. We are still

seeking additional families who might be interested in this

experience in October. The students usually arrive in week

2 of Term 4 and leave in the first week of December.

I am seeking expressions of interest from families of children in Grades 3-6 (can be other grades also) to host a Chinese student for

four or eight weeks during their visit. The Chinese students are 10-12 years old and are in Grade 5. (The Chinese school year

begins in September)

If you are interested, please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter and return it to school or reply by email to

schaeche.andrew.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

If you would like more information or would like to speak with a family who hosted last year, please feel free to contact me.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you here at WHPS.

Andrew Schaeche,

Principal

PFG News Next Meeting Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th July at approximately 9.05am in the staffroom.

All newcomers are welcome to attend any meeting! You may bring along younger siblings to our meetings as well. Come and

have morning tea with us, a chat and a laugh, and find out what we do around the school.

End of Term Breaky

The end of term breaky will be held at ‘The Loaded Plate’ on Friday 29th June (the last day of term) at approximately 9:30am.

We welcome all parents and friends.

Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser

On Wednesday 20th June, our Cadbury Fundraiser boxes will be distributed to the eldest child in each family. Each

box contains chocolates to the value of $50.00. They are very easy to sell – take them to netball, football, soccer, your

workplace, or sell them to neighbors, family and friends.

All money and unsold chocolates MUST be returned to school by 4.00pm, Friday 27th July, or payment in full via

QKR or EFTPOS at the office.

Once your first box is paid for, an additional box can be collected from the office. Extra boxes can be purchased before and

after the due date.

If you would not like to receive a box for this fundraiser, please contact the school office well before Wednesday 20 th June -

delivery day.

Thank you for your support.

All money raised will go toward the continuing school building and grounds upgrade.

Thankyou from P & F Group

Bendigo FoodShare Cookbook for Sale FoodShare are wonderful supporters of schools around Bendigo

providing items for some families and breakfast club. To help raise

funds to ensure FoodShare continues, they are selling cookbooks.

We have some at our office for sale for $20 each. Please speak with

the office staff if you are interested in supporting this

commendable fundraising campaign.

Students of the Week

CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR…. CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR….

PO Harry Having a great attitude towards learning and

approaching all tasks with confidence 3J Alishba Her fabulous work during our unit on time

PW Bailey His wonderful attitude towards his tasks and his

friends 3G Ruby Her fantastic dancing and coordination in

Let’s Get Moving

PJ Kenzie Doing fantastic work all week 3D Ryan Always using a positive mindset in Maths

PF Eliza Always having a super cheery attitude and

always trying her best 3BC Lilly Always trying her best and helping others

1T Ashton Fabulous writing for your information report 4CR Jonah His dedication and enthusiasm in Let’s Get

Moving

1F Millie Being a great friend and helper in our grade 4J Jordan His entertaining writing

1D Ariel Great home reading 4M Lahnie Her excellent informative writing and

sharing with other classes

1B Aiden Trying hard with descriptive writing 4S Baylee His outstanding leadership during Let’s Get

Moving

1S Lachlan Being a great helper in the classroom this week 5PB Brodi Great effort with explanation writing

1TW Grace The effort she has put into her information

report on Ants 5D Ashlen Showing a growth mindset by seeking help

when he is unsure in maths

2P William Always contributing his thoughts in maths 5W Mikayla Being an all-round star!

2H Georgie,

Byrnn,

Morgan

Always setting excellent examples of good

behaviour in the class 5R Tristian His improved concentration during

classroom discussions

2AK Maria Always getting her work finished and having

such a positive attitude in our classroom 6W Mikayla Making it to the Opera Australia Kids

choirs

2B Rylah Always being an excellent role model for others

in our class and completing her work 6B Taleah Making it to the Opera Australia Kids

choirs

2M Mikayla Her fantastic thinking in Maths and always

being helpful 6V Dane His improved attendance

Music Richard Quickly adapting to the band putting in an

awesome effort with violin and guitar Sport Connor His excellent effort & attitude in PE

Junior School News Prep News Wacky Wednesday

A great day was had by all. The costumes were amazing and many of the children enjoyed the activities we had throughout the day.

The Weet Bix after recess was a favourite. We got some amazing writing from today’s activities.

Class Dojo

Parents, remember to check your class Dojo for photos and information about your child’s events. If you haven’t joined yet, see your

classroom teacher for your family code and then put it on your computer and smart phone.

Portfolios

There are still a few not in yet. Please check your cupboards fort any missing portfolios.

Remember that Friday will be a curriculum day and there will be no children at school that day. Teachers will be here at training.

Grade 1 News Reminders

NO SCHOOL tomorrow. Friday the 8th is a pupil free day. Please do not send your child to school.

Please make sure that you have booked your appointment for Student Led conference day (26/7). Bookings are now open on

Sentral. Please see your classroom teacher if you need help.

Grade 2 News Grade 2 ‘Cultural Day’ was a huge success. Students enjoyed moving around the different activities, playing Traditional games ,

reading Dream Time stories, and dot painting. A special thankyou to the McLennan Family and Evans Family for bringing along the

Indigenous artefacts.

Please remember to make a time for ‘Student Lead Conference’ with your child’s classroom teacher.

Junior School Teachers

Middle School News Grade 3 News Bike Education

Bike Education will commence Week 2 Term 3 with the annual bike and helmet check.

Session times are as follows-

Monday sessions 11.30-1.30pm 3G and 3J (July 23, 30, Aug 6, 13th)

Tuesday sessions 11.30-1.30pm 3CB and 3D (July 24, 31, August 7 and 14th)

All sessions will take place on the school grounds, however on the 14th of August (last day of Bike Ed) all grade three classes will

ride along the path to the Botanical Gardens, where we will have lunch. Parents are more than welcome to join us on this day.

It is parent’s responsibility that any necessary repairs and adjustments are made during the holidays so your child is prepared for safe

riding when the program starts. Students will also be required to have their bike here for each session. Checklist for this was sent

home today. Must be completed and returned along with the permission slip.

Notes coming home with more information today. Please return promptly and see your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Grade 4 News Super Scientist Design Brief

In the coming weeks students will be conducting a familiar experiment and altering one part. Students may need to bring some items

from home. Students will be exploring experiments and deciding which part they will modify or change. They will complete a Design

Brief along with the experiment in week 10. We appreciate your support with providing some items with this.

Home Reading & Homework

Please monitor your child’s home reading routine. We are expecting students read each night for about 15 – 20 minutes. Students are

required to organise their reading books, journal and associated tasks each day.

Learning Portfolios

Thank you to all families who have returned their learning portfolios to school. In the coming weeks students will be adding to their

collection of work. Please take the time to check under beds, in cupboards and bags for your child’s portfolio and return to school as

soon as possible.

Middle School Teachers

Senior School News Grade 5 News We have had a busy week of activities extra to our classroom learning. It was a lot of fun with the police soccer team and the rotation

of skill activities they had organised for us.

Reminder Sovereign Hill

The excursion is only a couple of weeks away. Please return the permission form that went home at the beginning of last week. There

are still outstanding payments for this excursion. Your child would have been told if they still needed to pay.

Let’s Get Moving

The performance was a great end to a few lessons where the students worked very hard to memorise the steps. Fantastic entertainment!

Student Led Conference.

Notes have gone home with instructions of how to book your time.

Literature Circle Books.

Please, please, please have a really good look at home for missing Lit. Circle novels. These are sets of books that all the grades 5 and

6 use and if some are missing they cannot be borrowed by others. If they are definitely lost a note will be sent home with the amount

needed to purchase new ones to complete the set.

Gr 5 & 6 Soccer Copps Clinic Yesterday the Victorian Police visited and conducted a soccer clinic with Grade 5 & 6 students. As well as the soccer skills they also

presented information about cyber safety and personal safety strategies.

Grade 6 News Homework

Spelling Conventions unit 14 homework will be due Thursday, 7th of June due to the pupil free day on Friday. Lit circles reading will

need to be up to date for students by Thursday also.

Camp

Just a reminder that our major camp to Anglesea will be held on Wednesday the 28th, to Friday the 30th of November. It is advisable

for parents and families to start making small and regular payments over this term to avoid a larger payment closer to the date of

camp.

Excursion

On Monday, 23rd of July, all grade 6 students will attend the major excursion to Werribee Open Range Zoo. The $45 payment is due

in 6 weeks, on the 18th of July.

Senior School Teachers

Mrs Bree Bentley Teachers “Get Moving”

Community News

WEEKLY ROSTERS

Canteen Friday 8 June Pupil Free Day

Wednesday 13 June Chloe Roycroft

Joanne Guy

Friday 15 June Kelly Wood

Koula Costa

Jayne Norton

Helpers to arrive at 12.30pm

Orders are to be written on a large paper lunch bag unless

ordered through Qkr, (NO ENVELOPES), one per child.

Lunch bags are available for 10 for 60c or 10c each, with lunch

orders and will be sent home.

Urgent Reminder: If you are unable to assist with canteen

duty, please arrange a swap or inform the office so that a

replacement helper can be arranged. Mrs Helen Williams, Canteen Manager

Uniform Shop Friday 8 June Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 12 June Ebony Richards-Hicks

Friday 15 June Koula Costa

Opening Times

Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.00pm and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm Mrs Kim Engi, Uniform Shop Coordinator

Newsletter Thursday 14 June Chloe Roycroft

Thursday 21 June Sally Richardson

Please collect from the office at the end of the day

Sickbay Friday 8 June Kate Nichols

Friday 15 June Tarra Monro

Please collect from the office at the end of the day

Camp Australia OSHC Program

Fab Legend of the Week: Maddison R

Theme of the week: “The Legend of Zelda” suggested by

Xavier

Please note that there will be no Vacational Care for the

Pupil Free Day tomorrow, Friday 8th June.

Before & After School Care Team: Jamie

(Coordinator), Jenna (Assistant). White Hills OSCH

phone: 0402 590 272

Camp Australia Customer Care Phone: 1300 10 343

Email: oshc@campaustralia.com.au To register visit

www.campaustralia.com.au

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White Hills Primary School

Expression of Interest to Host a Chinese Student

I/We am/are interested in hosting a Chinese student/teacher (please circle) for four/eight weeks (please circle) from October -

December 2018.

Child’s name: ______________________________________________ Grade: ________ Room: ________

Family members living at home:

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