Issue 13 Thursday 11 May, 2017
FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS 2018
Enrolments at Parkhill Primary School for Foundation 2018 are now open. Parents are asked to complete the enrolment form and return to the school office as early as possible to assist with planning
for 2018. If you know of family or friends who may be interested in hearing more about a Parkhill
education for their children, please don’t hesitate to give them my contact details: [email protected] or 0439 39 45 41. Thank you for your assistance with this.
EDUCATION WEEK: 22 – 26 MAY: OPEN DAY/NIGHT:
Wednesday 24 May: 9am – 11am and 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Please note that our Open Night will be held on Wednesday 24 May from 6.00pm – 7.30pm. I encourage you to
put this date in your diary and come along and enjoy a fun night of learning activities for the whole family here at
school. Feel free to invite any family or friends who may be interested hearing more about a Parkhill education
for their children.
BUILDING UPDATE:
As you would have seen all our old classrooms have finally been taken away! Over the next couple of weeks the
site will be cleared, soil tested and a new top layer of soil brought in. Footings, etc. will commence shortly and
we’ll see a couple of large concrete slabs poured over the next few weeks. Our new Foundation, 1 and 2 building
is still scheduled to be completed by the end of November, ready for our new 2018 Foundation students, whilst
the Year 3 and 4 classrooms and Art room are due for completion at the end of January 2018. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather!!
RIDE FOR HOPE:
Congratulations to all our Parkhill students who participated in this
year’s Ride for Hope on Saturday. Through their cupcake stall, garage
sale and other donations, these kids raised over $1,000. They then hit
the track on Saturday with so much enthusiasm - they knew they were
doing something good and helping people less fortunate than themselves. We have an awesome community here at Parkhill! Ride For
Hope this year has raised over $180,000 so far with the event still to
happen in two cities. They are optimistic that we will beat their total
from last year of $513,000.
Year 6 Inquiry: Immigration
I was blown away last week when I sat in on the immigration stories our Year 6 students were privileged to hear
about from 4 different members from our community who had immigrated to Australia. The stories gave a powerful insight into the complexities of the issues surrounding this fascinating topic.
Houman
Houman’s story was an emotional tale that gave us an insight into what it would be like for a ten year old to have
to leave his family home in the middle of the night and travel through the desert to find freedom and safety. It
made me feel lucky to live in a country where I can feel safe and come and go as I please. By Miakoda
Agatha
Agatha migrated from Malta to Australia in 1957 as a young child. She came by ship with her parents and seven
siblings. The family chose Australia as their destination because our government was looking for skilled migrants
to populate the country. They were to be given a house and a job but instead they were sent to Bonegila, a migrant hostel. I was surprised that the first house they owned in Australia was a two bedroom house, one room
for her parents and one for the eight children. By Ashleigh
Didi
Didi migrated from Thailand to Australia in 2008 after she had met her husband, an Australian working in Thailand. Didi found it hard to get used to the cold Melbourne weather and was surprised that Melbourne was full of
Thai culture. It made her feel closer to home that she could buy familiar food here. Didi often travels home to
visit her family. By Mozhda
Kay
Kay migrated from England to Australia in 1948 with her parents and 2 siblings just after the Second World
War. The family were in search of a happier life and were sponsored by friends that had already settled in Australia. They lived together on a farm in Maffra until her father had earned enough money to set out on his own.
Her story highlighted that having friends and family around can make any move easier. By Patrice
In wishing all our mums a relaxing and enjoyable Mother’s Day on Sunday, I would like to conclude this week by
sharing a story with you that I recently received from a parent.
Toby lost his watch a few days ago. It was a special gift from mum and dad, all the way from Singapore.
We searched high and low, asked around, told his teacher, asked at the office, but nothing.
I wasn't upset so much about it going missing as the thought that perhaps someone may have taken it for themselves. I hoped this wouldn't be the case.
Well today, my faith in the children of Parkhill was upheld and I couldn't be happier.
Miss Slaughter told Toby's class that he'd lost his watch and asked them to keep an eye out for it. Julia mentioned she may have seen it at OSH Club. I rang them this afternoon. They had it!
Isaac had found it and handed it into the leaders of OSH Club. Toby was thrilled and went straight away to pick it
up.
We have a number of stories like this at Parkhill and reminds us of how great our kids and community really are!
Have a great weekend
Rod McKinlay
Principal
Donations—Should anyone be doing a clean out at
home we would appreciate donations of Toy
Cars for our games club.
Thanks in advance
Kerry
Birthdays
MAY
Student
of the
Week
Name
2017
Calendar of Curriculum events
Friday May 12
Year 1 Zoo Excursion
Friday May 12
Year 7 Transition Paperwork must be returned BY
THIS DATE
Monday 15 May
Y3 Woolworths Excursion
Tuesday May 16—
Friday May 19
Y5 & 6 Camp Kangaroobie
Thursday May 18
Foundation Grandparents Afternoon Tea 2.00pm
Tuesday May 23
Story Time begins for 2018 Foundation students
2.15pm
Wednesday May 24
Open Day 9-11 & evening 6.00-7.30pm
Friday May 26
District Cross-Country for qualifying students
Tuesday May 30
ICAS Science testing
Friday June 9
Foundation Myuna Farm Excursion
Monday June 12
Queens Birthday Public Holiday—No School
Tuesday June 20
Story Time for 2018 Foundation students 2.15pm
Thursday June 29
PFA School Disco F-Y2 5.00-6.00pm &
Y3-6 6.30-7.30pm
Friday June 30
End of Term 2 2.30pm finish
Free Dress Day with gold coin donation
Monday July 17
Curriculum Day—No school
Tuesday July 18
Term 3 students return
Ruby P
Alexandra S
FR
—
FT
—
Joseph F
Tom R
Holly G
Benjamin F
Cody S
1BC
Oscar
Pandelis A
Zaid S
Viktoria K
1S
Jamie
Padra S
Mulan T
Anik P
2M
Lily
2S
Noah T
Alex T
Ella M
Toby L
James D
Thomas H
Aston W
3H
Joel
3MR
Angus
Sam B
Nicholas T
Sahej S
Dylan M
Mark S
Gemma E
4N
Cormac
Nathan N
Alicia M
Joshua M
4ME
Stephanie
Phyllis T
Pria T
Kaitlyn M
5D
James
5H
Jethro
6G
Taylor
6SC
Liam
Bianca H
Billy N
Hudson B
Flynn A
Nathan T
Anabel W
Icy Pole Sales – a big thank you goes to the following mums who
helped sell icy poles in Term 1 – Amanda P, Anny M, Gabriele M, Irene A, Karen R, Kerrie M, Kerry D, Michelina S, Rosie P, Sophie K,
Steph B & Suzanne M. Proceeds from the sales have gone towards
the Year 6 Graduation Fund – approx. $540 was raised. Thank you
to the school community who bought icy poles each week!! Sales of
icy poles after school on Fridays will be back in Term 4.
Reminder: PFA Fundraising cannot be paid by BPAY.
Fundraising Payments can be accepted by EFTPOS or CASH.
Tiqbiz has changed names!
Stay in touch with FlexiBuzz—see new sign-up information below.
However, If you are already signed up to the old system then a refresh
should be all you need.
PARKHILL PFA NEWSLETTER 11 May 2017
President:
Vanessa Cowley
Vice President:
Katrina Battle
Treasurer:
Sumi Sundram
Secretary:
Kylie Touloupis
Committee Members: Wendy Douglas, Mark Havas, Lisa Jacobson, April Minniece, Anny Murray, Chrissy Robertson, Naomi Bishop
Calendar
Thursday May 11
Friday May 12
Monday May 15
Friday June 16
Thursday June 29
Mother’s Day Raffle Tickets and payment due
Mother’s Day Stall, Raffle drawn at Assembly, Mother’s Day Movie Night
PFA Meeting
Comedy Night
School Disco
Thank you
The PFA would like to thank those who wrapped all the lovely gifts and raffle prizes at the Mother’s Day Wrapping Bee last Friday; Janine B, Kylie T, Lisa J, Emma R, Kim C, Sharon F, Elsie M and Vanessa C. Special mention this week goes to Sumi Sundram for organising and providing the delicious and healthy breakfast food
(including home-baked banana bread) for our Year 3 and 5 students to enjoy before their NAPLAN tests. Thank
you so much to all those parents who came in to school early to help prepare and deliver the breakfast platters.
Mother’s Day Stall - Friday May 12
The Annual Mothers Day Stall will be held in the Roger Beech Hall on this Friday!!!! Children will be able to buy
Mother’s Day Gifts priced from $1 to $10. You can still sign up for the stall by clicking the following signup link
http://signup.com/go/AwrngBl or by emailing Kylie at [email protected] Dads welcome!
Mother’s Day Raffle – will be drawn at assembly on Friday 12th.
Mother’s Day Movie Night, Friday May 12 – Snatched
The much-loved tradition of the Mother’s Day Movie Night continues! We hope to see you there for a fun (and
bubbly) Girls Night Out! Thank you Gabriele for arranging this again.
Next PFA Meeting
Our next PFA meeting will be on Monday May 15 at 7.30pm. The venue will be confirmed shortly. Please contact
Kylie at [email protected] if you’d like to join us. All welcome.
Comedy Night – Friday June 16
Tickets are still available for the Parkhill Comedy Night! Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. 18 and
over only. Tickets can be purchased through comedyforacause.net/PPS
It’s a great way to get a group of friends together for an entertaining evening!
School Disco – Thursday June 29
More details to follow soon.
Finally, The PFA would like to wish all of our Parkhill Mums and their families a delightful,
peaceful, relaxing, and treat filled Mother’s Day. We’re so grateful for all your support.
Healesville Sanctuary
On Monday 1st May the Year 2s went to Healesville Sanctuary. We saw interesting animals like
the Tasmanian Devil, which had facial tumour
disease and Orange-bellied parrots, which are
endangered. Healesville Sanctuary has an animal hospital to help look after animals that are
hurt. We had a great time learning about the
different animals.
Gemma 2S
Inter-House Cross Country
On Friday 5 May Years 3-6 participated in the Inter-House
Cross Country around the grounds of Parkhill and Ashwood
High School. The 9 and 10 year olds ran a 2km course and
the 11 and 12 year olds ran a 2.5km course. Everyone ran
an awesome race and put in their best effort. The top 8
runners from the 9/10, 11 and 12 year olds will go through
to the District Cross Country at Jells Park on Friday 26 May.
Good luck to everyone who will represent Parkhill!
Thank you to all the parents and teachers who assisted
during the event. The final results for the event were…4th
Murray, 3rd Yarra, 2nd Goulburn, 1st La Trobe. Well done to
La Trobe!
Tom Harris, Sports Captain
Into Inquiry Term 2
Take a look at what’s happening throughout the school this term…
Year
Inquiry Focus
Foundation
Sharing The Planet: “Sustaining Life”
Central Idea: Plants are essential in our lives and sustain life on Earth.
Year 1
How The World Works: “Animals and Environments”
Central Idea: Living things adapt to suit the environment created by their local climate.
Year 2
Sharing The Planet: “Survival”
Central Idea: We share the planet with many animals and our actions can affect their survival.
Year 3
How We Organise Ourselves: “Needs and Wants”
Central Idea: There are common basic needs for survival but not everyone has their basic needs met.
Year 4
How The World Works: “Ecosystems”
Central Idea: Ecosystems are fragile and are influenced by all living things.
Year 5
Where We Are In Time And Place: “Exploration and Discovery”
Central Idea: Exploration can cause cultures to collide, creating new understandings and impacting society.
Year 6
Where We Are In Time And Place: “Migration”
Central Idea: Different cultural groups in society contribute to and influence how people live.
Open Day Program: Wednesday 24th May, 9.00 – 11.00am
Year Level
9.00
9.30
10.15
Foundation T: Mrs Jan Tuck
Just Get Active/ Big Book
Reading Groups
Reading Groups
Foundation R: Miss Lucy Renshaw
Go Noodle/Reader’s Workshop
Reading Groups
Reading Groups
1B: Mrs Bruges-Cannon
Just Get Active/ Writing Adjectives
Performing Arts
P.E.
1S: Miss Desiree Schlack
Just Get Active/ Writing Adjectives
P.E.
Performing Arts
2S: Miss Chloe Mansbridge
Big Book
Reading Groups
Reading Groups
2C: Miss Catherine Slaughter
Big Book
Reading Groups
Reading Groups
3H: Mrs Dyon Hunt
Go Noodle
Reader’s Workshop
Writing
3MR: Miss Anne McGregor
Go Noodle/Reader’s Workshop Mini
Workshop
Art
Art
Just Get Active/ Handwriting
Reader’s Workshop
Writing
4B: Miss Liz Nevill
Just Get Active
Reader’s Workshop
Writing
5H: Mrs Dora Handby
Spelling
Reader’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
5D: Mr Alex Davies
Spelling
Reader’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
6SC: Miss Michelle Smith
Spelling
CAFÉ - Reading
7 Steps Writing
6G: Mr Shane Grinter
Spelling
CAFÉ - Reading
7 Steps Writing
QUICKSMART MATHS
You are welcome to watch a session
9.00 - 9.30
You are welcome to watch a
session 9.30 -10.00
Ms Sarah Robinson
4ME: Mrs Karin Moorhouse
Mrs Carlie Eriksen
Mrs Andrea Crane
Intervention maths, through the Library.
Parkhill Open Day/Open Night
You are invited to Parkhill’s Open Day and Open Night.
When: Wednesday 24th May
Where: Parkhill Primary School
Times: 9.00—11.00 am
6.00—7.30pm
Morning Session: 9.00—11.00am
Come and see how I spend a morning at school.
Evening Session: 6.00—7.30pm
“Journey Around Parkhill”
Collect a Parkhill Passport from the Office Foyer before participating in
the great activities in the Classrooms, Art/LOTE room and Library.
The focus in the classrooms this year is “Reading”.
Come and experience the learning that happens in
each year level.
Join everyone in the Hall at 7.00pm for the lucky
passport winner, library competition winner and a performance by the
Parkhill Choir.
I am really looking forward to you coming to Parkhill’s Open Day/Open
Night.
See you at school on Wednesday 24th May.