VERNEY ROAD SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE #6 April 28th, 2017
PO Box 1551
Shepparton 3632
Phone 5821 8185
Fax 5822 2915
Principal: Janet Gill Kirkman
Assistant Principal: Angela Buxton
Website: http://verneyrd.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday & Thursday May 3rd & 4th………………………...Hayley Parfett Communication Consulatant in the School– Parent Morning Tea
Friday, May 5th……………………………………………………………...Combined Special School’s Conference at Mulwala– PUPIL FREE DAY
Tuesday– Thursday May 9th-11th…………………………………..Senior Years Camp to Queenscliff
Friday, May 12th……………………………………………………………….Mother’s Day High Tea
Hello and welcome to our
fortnightly newsletter
PUPIL FREE DAY– May 5th will
be a Pupil Free Day as staff will
be attending the Combined
Special School’s Conference in
Mulwala.
Presenting on that day will be
Dan Petro, who is a Behaviour
Analyst
and
director
of
Behavioural
Resources
Australia.
Dan will be focusing on Positive
Behaviour Support; this will be
an opportunity to revise and
revisit this framework and
introduce new staff to this
model of practice.
ANZAC DAY– On Tuesday School
Captains Eliza Brodie, Ella Kerrins
(who wore her grandfather’s
medals)
and Shaun McDermott
proudly represented Verney Road
School at the 11:00 am service at
the Cenotaph in Shepparton.
They respectfully laid a wreath in
honour of our fallen soldiers along
with representatives from other
schools and service groups in the
area.
GREATER HEALTH GRANT
SUCCESS– We received notification last week of a successful application for funding in Round 2 of the Greater
Shepparton Health Grants.
We will receive $495 which
will go towards Sensory Tools
for our redeveloped courtyard in the
Middle Years
area.
WELCOME
TO
KIMBERLEY
TEMPEST– Kimberley is an
Assistant
Principal
at
Shepparton High School. She is
currently participating in the
Bastow Institute
Unlocking
Potential Principal Internship
Program and will spend a month
here at Verney Road School
The aim of this rigorous and
highly innovative program is to
thoroughly prepare aspiring
principal’s
for
their first principal
appointment.
Please
make
Kimberley
welcome if you
see her around the
school
MOTHER’S
DAY
RAFFLE–
donations for the Mother’s Day
Stall
would
be
greatly
appreciated, these can be left
at the Front Office
HAYLEE PARFETT VISIT– Hayley
will be in the school again next
week, continuing to build capacity
with our Communication Team,
staff and students in the use of
PODD
(Pragmatic
Organisation
Dynamic
Display)
and
AAC
(Augmentative and Alternative
Communication).
Hayley will also consult with some
parents along with their child’s
teacher and Team Leader.
Morning Tea for parents with
Haylee is at 11:20am to 11:50 am
on Wednesday, May 3rd
PARKING DURING BUILDING
WORKS– Parking for drop off
and pick up times is limited
due to the building works occurring at the moment.
Thank you for being patient
during this time, we will endeavour to have your children ready for pickup at the
times you have designated,
either 2:45 pm or 3:15pm.
If you can avoid bus timesbetween 2:55 pm to 3:10 pm
it would be greatly appreciated
MOTHER’S DAY STALLwill be held on Friday,
May 12th. Students can
purchase gifts for mum Jan Gill Kirkman
ranging from $2 to $7
(Principal)
HEALTHY EATING
Speedy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients
420g jar cherry tomato & basil sauce
1/4 cup water
350g dried spaghetti pasta
100g baby spinach leaves
40g parmesan, shaved
1 tablespoon olive oil
680g lean beef mince
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
1 garlic clove crushed
Method
Place mince, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, herbs, paprika,
salt and pepper in a bowl, and mix until combined.
Using wet hands, shape mixture into balls. Heat the oil
in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, shaking the pan occasionally, for 5 mins or
until browned.
Add the pasta sauce and water, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions, or until al
dente. Drain.
Add the spaghetti and spinach to the meatball mixture. Toss to combine. Serve with parmesan.
Orange and Almond Anzac Biscuits
Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
1 cup good-quality whole rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup flaked almonds
3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 tablespoon orange rind, finely grated
125g butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Method
Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
Combine the flour, oats, coconut, almonds, sugar and orange rind in a large
bowl.
Stir the butter, golden syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium
heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Add to the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
Roll level tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place, about 5cm apart, on the lined trays. Flatten until about 1cm thick.
Bake, swapping trays to upper and lower oven shelves halfway through cooking, for 18 minutes or until light golden.
Set aside for 10 minutes to cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
MOTHERS’ DAY/ SPECIAL PERSONS
HIGH TEA
Will be held at Verney Road School
On Friday, May 12th
From 10:20 am – 11:20 am
Parent/ Special Person will collect
student from their room and assemble in the hall for ‘High Tea’
Due to the popularity of this event we need to know numbers of
attendees by Tuesday, May 9th.
I ………………….would love to attend the
Mothers’ Day/ Special Persons Morning Tea
on Friday, May 12th
Student name:………………………….
Our Year 12 students spent Monday, April 24th
visiting the Shepparton Cenotaph and the R.S.L.
gaining knowledge about “the Spirit of A.N.Z.A.C.”
Our School Captains, Eliza Brodie, Shaun McDermott
and Ella Kerrins, then attended the A.N.Z.A.C. Day
ceremony on Tuesday, April 25th and laid a wreath
on behalf of all of the community from Verney Road
School.
Congratulations to our Captains.
HAYLEE PARFETT
PARENT MORNING TEA
I ……………………………….will attend the
morning tea with Communication Consultant
Haylee Parfett on Wednesday, May 3rd from
11:20 am—11:50 am
MUSIC WITH TROY & LESLEY
We have been busy drumming, singing,
creating and exploring.
On the music room stereo this week:
Alice Coltrane, Keith Urban, Chris Rea,
Flying Lotus, Lee Kernaghan and Thundercat.
VERNEY ROAD SCHOOL 2017
APPLE DRIVE
Yes it’s on again. The seasonal APPLE DRIVE!! Providing you with
juicy, fresh and crunchy apples. Not to mention locally grown, tasty
and VERY HEALTHY.
We would like your orders and payment by Wednesday, May 10th.
Please fill out this ORDER FORM with PAYMENT and send along to school
Funds raised are going towards Sensory Therapeutic Play Equipment
THANK YOU for your support.
Please make cheques payable to Verney Road School.
APPLE ORDER FORM 2017
ALL BAGS are 5 kilos
Name:……………………………………………..
PINK LADIES $ 12.00 per bag
Bag No……………….
GRANNIES $ 12.00 per bag
Bag No………………….
MONEY ENCLOSED:…$……………………..
NAME:…………………………………………
TEACHER……………………………………….
This year we have a new crop of horse riders at Verney Road School. Some have been
before but others are completely new to the experience. All students have represented
Verney Road well through their excellent behaviour and we look forward to seeing their
abilities grow throughout the year.
DISCUSS THIS...
with D.J. Miles
Too Cold to Play Outside? 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids
Active This Winter.
Cold weather outside often means that the kids are coming inside. It's now officially the time of
year when parents must work a little harder to ensure that children get the exercise and physical
activity that is so important for their growing bodies.
What can we do to keep our kids active when the temperature drops? Consider the following ideas:
1. Build an Indoor Obstacle Course
Okay, probably not the best idea if you have a house full of fine china (but if you're anything like
me everything breakable got packed away years ago). If you have
a room or a basement with some open space, though, an obstacle
course can be a fun cold weather activity.
Use pillows to set up hurdles, and chairs draped with blankets to
make tunnels. Include stations for activities like jump rope, ring
toss, or hula hooping. You can even make a fun pathway by cutting shapes out of coloured construction paper and taping them to
the floor, and then trying to hop across on only one foot. Let your
kids help with the planning and building, and everyone is sure to
have a good time.
2. Play Freeze Dance
Turn on the radio or a favourite CD and get everybody dancing. Then, stop the music, and everyone has to stop dancing too. Catch somebody still moving? They're out of the game. Last one still
dancing wins!
3. Toss Balloons
Blow up a bunch of balloons, and then see how long your kids can keep
them in their air. For younger children, just one balloon can be a challenge, but older children may need to juggle three to four balloons to
get them really moving. Sure, this game might sound easy, but give it a
try before you decide. Your arms will get quite a workout. For more
fun, make it a competition and see who can keep their balloons in the
air the longest!
4. See What’s on at the Local Community Centre
Your local community centre can be a great resource during winter months. Most offer a variety of
classes, as well as access to indoor pools and athletic facilities. Your family can participate in activities like swimming, gymnastics, dance, or basketball.
5. Take a trip to Melbourne on the train and go Ice Skating.
When it's cold outside, a few hours in a chilly ice rink will keep you in
that winter spirit. Or, if you prefer to stay warmer, visit the roller skating
rink. Either way, you and your kids will have so much fun that you
won't even realize that you're burning lots of calories doing it.
Darren.
DARREN MILES
SOCIAL WORKER
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May 2017
1
Combined Special
Schools
Conference
Pupil Free Day
14
Haylee Parfett –Communication
Consultant in School
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21
School Council
11
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28
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High Tea
Mothers’ Day
24
Senior Years
Camp to
Queenscliff
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Celebrate the nostalgia of the Golden Age of Broadway with The
Sound of Music
The hills will once more come alive with the sound of music as Shepparton Theatre Arts Group brings the evergreen Rodgers
and Hammerstein classic to the stage.
The hills will once more come alive with the sound of music as Shepparton Theatre Arts Group brings the evergreen Rodgers
and Hammerstein classic to the WestSide stage.
Inspired by the lives of the actual von Trapp family, The Sound of Music tells the uplifting story of Maria, a fun-loving governess
who changes the lives of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children by re-introducing them to music, culminating in
the family’s daring escape from the Nazis across the mountains from Austria.
An uplifting family musical that touches the hearts of all ages, The Sound of Music brims over with some of the most memorable
songs ever performed on stage including; “My Favourite Things”, “Do Re Mi” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” to name a few.
Featuring a cast of 45 including newcomers Simon Rennie as Captain von Trapp and Martina Richardson as Maria, The Sound
of Music will be another STAG show not to miss.
Performance dates
Friday 2 June, 7.30pm (von Do)
Saturday 3 June, 2pm (von Re)
Saturday 3 June, 7.30pm (von Do)
Sunday 4 June, 2pm (von Re)
Thursday 8 June, 7.30pm (von Do)
Friday 9 June, 7.30pm (von Re)
Saturday 10 June, 2pm (von Do)
Saturday 10 June, 7.30pm (von Re)
Secure your tickets while they last from Riverlinks Box Office (03) 5832 9511 or online; www.riverlinksvenues.com.au
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MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th
Verney Road School
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th
Verney Road School
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th
Verney Road School
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th
Verney Road School
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th
Verney Road School
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
50 CENTS
1st prize Large Pamper Hamper
2nd prize Hamper
3rd prize Hamper
Prizes drawn Friday, May 12th