F I N D O N P R I M A RY
TUESDAY MARCH 20, 2012
TERM 1, WEEK 8
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
FROM THE STUDENT’S DESKS
Last week when I visited 2FH and 2NJ, the students were brainstorming about what makes Findon a great school and what they
think could be improved. They were brainstorming as the part of their learning about persuasive writing. These are some of their
comments about what makes Findon a great school .
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There are great teachers who help us learn – Nathan
We have interactive whiteboards in every double classroom – Caleb
It has great specialists – Tom
We have a nice and big BER building – Daniel
There are fantastic principals and teachers – Isabella
We are good with PE – Katelyn
Lots of mums let their kids come to Findon because Findon teachers are the best at teaching – Chloe
The classrooms are good to learn in – Sam
It has lots of soccer grounds to play on – Kevin
Interactive whiteboards so that we don’t have to crowd around the computer – Finn
There is lots of sports equipment and lots of space to play in – Paul
We have Fiona to help us cook – Teresa
We have a canteen with yummy food – Kevin
Findon has a friendship tree – Jacoub
The oval is good to play football on – Sam
There are lots of playgrounds – Michael
Findon has lots of teachers to teach us great things – Shania
We have chickens - Lavinia
HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
We recognise that you have the first and most significant influence on your child’s learning and that your continued participation in
their education is important if they are to achieve the best possible learning outcomes. It is well known that students with
interested and involved parents do better at school. While you may be involved in your child’s learning at home, you can also
contribute by participating in the school council, joining the parent club, or getting involved in less formal school activities.
Concerns about your child’s education will probably change as your child moves through each stage of schooling. Parents of
primary school children are often concerned about how their child fits in socially and how secure and content they feel at sc hool.
You might be concerned about your child’s academic progress and how it compares to other students of the same age. To raise
a concern about your child’s education, make a time to meet with your child’s teacher or principal or give them a call. Schools are
usually in the best position to resolve the matter.
Please find below an extract of our policy outlining how Findon addresses parent concerns. You may also find the whole policy on
our website http://www.findonps.vic.edu.au/ Click on Parents then Policies.
ADDRESSING PARENT CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS
Findon Primary School recognises that parent concerns/complaints are a part of any school environment and that, as a school
promoting genuine home/school partnership, we should act on them in a proactive manner, using them to provide catalyst for
school improvement. Parents need to know that their concerns are taken seriously and that a fair process has been undertaken to
arrive at a resolution.
Step 1:
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b.
c.
d.
e.
Before you approach the school or your child's teacher
Cuthbert Drive, MILL PARK. 3082.
Be clear about the issue you want to discuss.
Telephone: 9404 1362
Focus on the things that genuinely affect your child.
Always remain calm and remember you may not have all the facts relating to Fax:
9436 8362.
the circumstances of the issue you wish to discuss.
Email: [email protected]
Think about what an acceptable outcome would be for you and your child.
Website:
www.findonps.vic.edu.au
Be informed; check the policies or guidelines, where relevant.
From the Principal’s desk cont….
Step 2: Contact the teacher or team leader
There are a number of ways you can raise concerns you have about your child. Please inform the school about the issue or
concern. You are encouraged to:
a.
speak/write with your child’s teacher outlining your concerns.
b.
make an appointment to speak on the phone or in person with the class teacher.
c.
If a resolution is not reached, make an appointment to speak to the team leader.
Remember that the class teacher / team leader, together with others who may be involved, should be given a reasonable amount
of time to take the steps required to resolve or address your concerns.
Step 3: Contact the Principal or Assistant Principal
If the issue remains unresolved after you have approached your child's teacher or the team leader you can then ask to see the
Assistant Principal or Principal. To do this, you are invited to make an appointment through the school office. Please note that If
your child’s teacher is going to be present at the meeting it is more likely to occur outside of classroom hours.
For further information go to http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/pcschools.htm
LEARNING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM– LEAP
Our LEAP program for Term 1 began this Monday, 19 March until Friday 23 March, with the exception of Learning Team 3 who
had their LEAP day last Tuesday, 13 March. Many engaging activities have been organised by the Specialist Team for the
students in each learning team. Prep/1 and Year 4/5 classes will be involved in rotational activities delivered by the Specialist
team, Year 2/3 are heading off to visit Puffing Billy, while the Year 6 will be involved in constructing billy-carts. During the day
when their students are at LEAP, the teachers will be planning the curriculum for Term 2 to ensure that rigorous, consistent
programs across all classes.
CURRICULUM DAY – Friday, 19 March
All staff at Findon attended an overnight conference at Ballarat last week. Our guest speaker, Maria Ruberto, an educational
psychologist, was engaged to speak on Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the study of positive emotion, engagement
and meaning; the study of mental health as opposed to mental illness. Positive emotion has the capacity to build cognitive
capacity – broader attention, greater working memory, enhanced verbal fluency, increased openness to information, increased
creativity. Staff explored the main contributing theories within Positive Psychology and how these can influence our work with
students, parents, colleagues and the school, as well how we can use these learnings in a classroom context. The last session of
the day, teachers looked at Learning Intentions and how to utilise these within their classroom, whilst the ES staff had a presenter
from Ronald McDonald House, Royal Children’s Hospital, who spoke on chronic children illnesses.
Just a reminder ...
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Our school photos will be taken on Friday March 23. Please ensure your child comes to school in full school uniform on that day.
AN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of School Council will be held on Tuesday, 20th March 2012 at 6.00pm in the Staffroom. Members
of the school community are welcome to attend the AGM where the Annual Report to the School Community School will be
presented and discussed.
SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY – Tuesday March 20
I am looking forward to meeting the many grandparents, aunties, uncles, neighbours and other special visitors who are coming to
join in with the learning with the Prep/1 students. This special event supports the Integrated Unit on ‘Me and My Family’ for Term
1.
SUBCOMMITTEES
If you would like to be part of developing Findon Primary School’s future direction please consider joining a School Council
Subcommittee. If you would like to be a member of one of our subcommittees please contact the office.
RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY
On Tuesday, 27 March our school is participating in the National Ride2School day. Students are encouraged to ride to school, be
it on a bicycle, skateboard, rollerblades or scooters. They may also walk to school.
Food For Thought:
Everything I’ve every done that ultimately was worthwhile … initially scared me to death - Betty Bender
Regards
ANGELIKA IRELAND
Principal
At Findon Primary School, our vision is that our children will become life-long learners with positive feelings of
self-worth. As young adults they must be confident, tolerant, adaptable and resilient. They will be effective team
members who understand their rights and responsibilities within the global community.
MATHS PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the following students who submitted an entry last week and earnt house points for their respective
houses. Roycroft, once again, earnt the most house points.
Name
HG
Level
House
Name
HG
Level
House
Finn Pilli
NJ
Junior
Cuthbert
Olivia Tetzner
EM
Middle
Roycroft
Caleb Pilli
FH
Junior
Cuthbert
Kayla Nikoloski
LS
Middle
Roycroft
Amber Curry
MB
Upper
Cuthbert
Jessica Bussutil
EM
Upper
Roycroft
Angeleen Prakash
MZ
Junior
Cuthbert
Alex Busuttil
HP
Middle
Roycroft
Nathan McCarthy
FH
Junior
Cuthbert
Youcef Loucif
TC
Junior
Roycroft
Chloe Sofo
FH
Junior
Cuthbert
Imogene Fleming
KS
Junior
Roycroft
Mathew Lanzetti
HP
Upper
Freeman
Zyrille Deleon
HP
Middle
Strickland
Julia Lanzetti
LS
Junior
Freeman
Aidan Harrop
HP
Middle
Strickland
Fabian Alifraco
KL
Middle
Freeman
Joseph Sultan
KS
Junior
Strickland
Thomas McDevitt
FH
Middle
Freeman
Ben Stojanov
MO
Middle
Strickland
Kayla Careri
KL
Upper
Roycroft
Emily Stojanov
YC
Upper
Strickland
Jack Tetzner
YC
Upper
Roycroft
Jason Guy
TC
Junior
Strickland
HOUSE POINTS
Cuthbert
Freeman
Roycroft
Strickland
30
20
40
30
Students who enter will earn 5 house points and be announced in next week’s newsletter. Please submit your entries to
the OFFICE by Thursday afternoon.
THIS WEEK’S PROBLEMS
Upper (4 to 6)
Name:
House:
Home Group:
Middle (2 to 4)
Name:
House:
Home Group:
Junior (P to 2)
Name:
House:
Home Group:
Finish off these patterns:
If a LEAP year happens every 4 years, and
we add February 29th to our calendar, how
many days is it until we once again
experience the 29th of February (from
today’s date – March 20th).
What number am I?
2, 7, 22, 67, ______, ______
5, 10, 30, 110, _____, ______
100, 60, 40, 30, _____, ______
I am a 2 digit number.
My digits add up to 14
Both my digits are even
Rules for each pattern:
My first digit is smaller than my second digit
Working out:
1.
I am more than 5 x 10
2.
I am less than 50 + 20
3.
I am ?
WORLD EDUCATION GAMES ON MATHLETICS
Student
HG
Points
Student
HG
Points
Sophia Sapardanis
YC
945
Isbaella Pullar
YC
265
Krisitha Gopalakrishnan
LS
474
Daniele Pacheco
SW
212
Thomas McDevitt
FH
444
Emily Stojanov
YC
200
Kayla Nikoloski
LS
313
Imogene Fleming
KS
190
Charles Fleri
SW
267
Priya Rajiv
DF
181
LOG ONTO MATHLETICS AT: www.mathletics.com.au
MISSION STATEMENT - So that our students are able to make the most of their potential we will strive to provide
high quality learning opportunities. We aim to develop independent thinkers and problem solvers who are competent in
the multiliteracies and numeracy. We will assist them to become socially competent, well rounded individuals who are
responsible for their own behavior.
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Findon Primary School
Presents...
THE LION KING
Audition Times for Year 5 and Year 6 students will
be held in Week 9.
Please check the Performing Arts Room for details.
THE LION KING
Auditions
For Year 5 & 6 Students
Characters:
Mufasa
Scar
Simba
Nala
Timon
Pumba
Rafiki
Ed
Shenzi
Banzai
Zazu
Sarabi
5 Singing Flamingo’s
Description
Simba’s Father – The King of the Pride
lands
Mufasa’s brother
Mufasa’s son – future King
Simba’s friend
Meerkat
Warthog
Wise Old Mandrill (Monkey)
Silly Hyena – (doesn’t say much) Hyena Trio
Hyena - Leader of the Hyena Trio
Hyena Trio
Hornbill – Mufasa’s loyal adviser
Simba’s Mother
Lead Singing Ensemble
Students will need to audition for a part in the Lion King Production. Unfortunately, not all students
will be able to receive a leading part, but all students will be able to participate in class
performances. I wish you all the best of luck!
AUDITION PROCESS:
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You will be asked to sing a song of your choice – You do not have to sing the whole song.
You will be asked to read a short script, which will be provided for the audition.
You will be asked what character you would like to be (there is no guarantee that you will get
that character).
Wishing you all the best of luck!!! Remember, it’s a great experience and it’s all about having fun!!!
HAKUNA MATATA
KITCHEN GARDEN REMINDER
There will be NO Kitchen Garden this week as I am involved with organising LEAP. Next week the
timetable reverts to normal and is the last week of Kitchen for the term. Thank you to everyone for
your continued support of this program.
FIONA INGLIS
Kitchen Specialiist
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to Marit Berg (Learning Team 3) on her
marriage to Rob this Friday March 23. On behalf of the Findon
community we wish you both every happiness.
PHOTOS - Friday March 23
Full school uniform please
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Thursday MARCH 22
LEAP Learning Team 2
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Friday MARCH 23
LEAP Learning Team 1
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Friday MARCH 23
School Photo’s
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Tuesday MARCH 27
National Ride to School Day
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Friday MARCH 30
End of Term 1:30pm finish
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Friday MARCH 30
Easter Raffle drawn
James’ Lawn & Garden Care
Lawn Mowing Gardening
Weed Spraying
Landscaping
Police Checked Fully Insured
For a free quotes please call
Ph Jesse on 0449 625 559
Lalor North College has School Tours
every
Tuesday commencing at 9:30am
See the school in action, the facilities and
find out how the school can best provide
for your child.
Please ring to make an appointment
9401 3888
YEAR 4 CAMP TO PHILLIP ISLAND - September 19 – 21
After the success of last year’s Year 4 camp, we will once again run the camp in the last week of
Term 3.
Near the end of Term 1, we will call for expressions of interest and
request a $50 deposit be paid to book a place on the camp.
In the meantime, we encourage your child to develop their
independence in terms of making their own bed, breakfast, and
possibly taking the opportunity to sleep away from home at a friend’s
place or close relative.
DANIEL FROMM
Year 4 Camp Co ordinator
YEAR ONE MATHEMATICS with Linda Dimos
Our Year One students have been learning about 2 digit numbers in class. They have
been learning about how to recognise numbers, model numbers, compare numbers
and order numbers. Ten single pop sticks together make one bundle of ten. Students
used the opportunity to skip count by tens and recognise that skip counting is a more
efficient way to count large collections. Looks like great fun!
Findon Primary School
OSHC phone: 9436 9433
Co ordinator: Adam
OSHC NEWS
REMINDERS
Hi everyone,
How to get started: Before using our programs you
Updating OSHC children’s information Records
must register online for an account. Registering is
quic k
an d
eas y.
V is it
o ur
webs i t e
www.campaustralia.com.au to begin.
I will continue approaching parents to update our onsite
paper records too, but please ensure you also update
your details on parent console. Some information can
not be done online, so please contact our customer
service team 1300 105 343 to update this
information.
Parents, who have not already given me copies of
your child’s immunization details please do so
ASAP. You can drop copies of these records at the
school office. They will ensure I receive the information.
LEGENDS OF THE WEEK HAVE BEEN:
registered you can make bookings and
cancellations, view your statements and manage your
details anytime of the day online. Keep in mind we are
able to take bookings at short notice to help busy
families.
Once
SUNSMART
This is the weather where all children in OSHC are
required to wear hats and sunscreen when outside.
Please ensure your child has a sun hat to bring along to
the program. No hat, then no outside play. Alternatively,
you are welcome to leave a spare hat at the
program which they can only use here.
Alex
Cameron
Bailey (prep)
If they leave hats at the service, then please ensure
their hats are clearly labeled with their full names.
Keep smiling,
OSHC EDUCATORS.
CHILD CARE REBATES SCHEME:
The government rebate scheme is a good way of
receiving big discounts on the program.
For example let’s say you’re paying $18.00 on a
permanent booking per afterschool care session. You
get the initial 50% rebate, that is worked on your entire
wages. So if you get Rebate of 50% that means you pay
$9.00 per session. Now then you can get another rebate
of 50%, that can be deducted fortnightly by Camp
Australia. That means your total cost afterschool session
based on $18.00 is Reduced further to $4:50 per
session. Camp Australia will then bill you for the $4.50.
What’s on this week — AUTUMN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Free Choice on craft.
Autumn Craft
Autumn Craft
Autumn Craft,
Movie afternoon.
Cricket
Skipping games
Cricket game
Races
Uno
Chess/Checkers
Colouring in
Uno
Tiggy games
Free choice
Outdoor Playground
Cricket game
Colouring in comp.