Volume 16
Thursday 30th May, 2013
estbreen Primary School No 4158
Phone: 9306 9481
Fax:
9304 1391
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westbreenps.vic.edu.au
Newsletter
Principal Tony Cerra
DATES TO
REMEMBER
Assistant Principal Trevor Daly
P r i n c i p a l s
M e s s a g e
Friday 31st May
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Sport at home
Wednesday 5th June
COMMUNITY ROOM.
Lego World Grade 3/4
With the arrival of the colder weather we have decided to open up our
Community Room in the School Hall as a space where parents can come
together and get to know each other over a warm cuppa. The Community
Room will be available from 2.45pm each day and tea, coffee, sugar and milk
will be provided. We are confident that all families using this room will respect
this space, and leave it clean and tidy at all times.
Family Time 3:15 to 4:15
Friday 7th June
Sport away
Monday 10th June
Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday
Wednesday 12th June
Family Time
MULTI CUTURAL DINNER
Monday 17th June
A great night was had by all at last Thursday’s Multi Cultural Dinner. Our
school celebrated the diverse cultural backgrounds within our school. It was so
pleasing to see family members experience the variety of food from different
cultures. Food from the Middle East, Europe, Asia and traditional Australian
food was shared by all. With plenty of food and an overwhelming response
from families’ plates, cutlery, tables and chairs were at a premium. A big thank
you to our students who entertained us with songs from around the world your
singing and actions were a highlight of the night. Special thank you to Ms da
Silva, Mr Daly, Mrs Delacoe, Mrs Quinn and Ms Michelle for organising such
a great evening.
Whole school photo @
11:45
School Council
Wednesday 19th June
Family Time
Inside this issue:
Principal Message
1,2
Old Mobile Phones
2
Extend OSHC
3
Student of the Week
4
Nude Food
4
Gus
5
Fitness Fridays
5
Mill Park Excursion
6
Soccer Gala Day
7
Legally Blonde
8
Penola Catholic College
8
The Circus Spot
9
Coburg Carnivale
9
Calendar
10
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
WEEK ENDING 2012
ANTI- BULLYING WHOLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
A selection of Grade 4 students were chosen to form an Anti-Bullying and Cultural Understanding
group this Term, working with Community Nurse Cathy Griffin and Play Therapist Cat Sewell,
along with Miss Adria and Miss Bianca.
The students named the group ‘The Respectors’. They have been working hard participating in
related activities, role playing, brainstorming ideas and even cooking food from different cultures.
They are excited to present a special performance on the 11 th June to the whole school and would
love friends and families to come along!
When: Wednesday 11th June, 2.45 – 3.10pm
Where: Westbreen Primary School School Hall
All are welcome to stay for a warm cuppa after the student performance
Have a wonderful week
Tony Cerra
Principal.
OLD MOBILE PHONES
If you have any old mobile phones you want to
put in our recycling box so we can send them
off to You Can Schools Campaign 2013
Extend OSHC at Westbreen Primary
School
Parent information session
Extend will be hosting a parent information session at
Westbreen Primary School to deliver a short
presentation and answer any questions parents may
have about the service.
Key it in your calendar and come along!
It will be held on Thursday 6 June, 7.00pm in the Early Years Room.
We look forward to meeting you then.
Please fill in the bottom section and send into the office.
Enrol today
Don’t miss out! Be well prepared for Term 3 and have your family enrolled with Extend. It is a
regulatory requirement that each child is enrolled before attending the service.
You can also head to our website at extend.com.au to complete your family’s enrolment
online.
Operating hours and fees
After School Care: 3.15pm – 6.00pm
$22.10 permanent, $25.70 casual
*YOU PAY BETWEEN: $6.03 - $12.85
*Child Care Benefits and the non-income tested 50% Child Care Rebate of up to $7500 apply
for eligible families. Fees are per child per session.
Fee Relief – the facts
Fact 1: The Child Care Rebate (CCR) is NOT income tested! We encourage you to apply!
Fact 2: 50% is the minimum reduction you may receive in your fees. Further benefits may
apply to you.
Read further information and estimate your out of pocket expense at extend.com.au.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Please return to school by Monday 3rd June
Family Name: _____________________________

I will be attending the Parent Information
Session
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
WEEK ENDING 29th May, 2013
PD
Aleyna N
For putting in 100% effort when completing set tasks. Well done!
PK
Michael G
For always trying his best and being caring to his class mates.
1 2B
Mouhamd E
For being a hard working student always aiming to complete his work
to the best of his ability.
1 2L
Mariam S
For a great improvement in her reading. Well done! 
1 2P
Sadiye B
For showing great improvement in her writing and giving 100%.
Fantastic work
3 4A
Taqwa A
For always trying her best and putting in 100%. Aim High Taqwa!
3 4W Jea Z
For always trying her best helping others, participating in class
discussions and being positive.
5 6A
Adam A
For doing a task that was difficult and preserving until the end.
Excellent job in the Cross Country.
5 6A
Mariam A
For doing a task that requires focus, determination and concentration
really well. Good job!
5 6C
Judy A
For being polite and keeping the door open for others.
Nude Food
This week’s winners are 1/2 P.
Well done and keep up the great work!
GUS
Gus is the best bulldog ever because he lets us read books to him.
He also gives us some good presents.
He’s cute and awesome!
Gus is very cute and we love him!
Gus listens well and gives us treats. Thanks Gus!
Senar and Walaa 4/5W
2:30 - 3:15pm
Mill Park Library Excursion
Last Friday, the Prep to Two students went on an excursion to Mill Park
Library. One of the activities that the students participated in was Story
Telling with Serena. Serena read some funny stories and was fantastic at
using different voices for the characters! Serena also showed the
students her puppet which she used to retell the story of ‘The Old
Woman who Swallowed a Fly’.
The other activity was Book Making with Kevin. Kevin first showed the
students an art gallery. It had original artwork used for the illustrations
in various picture story books. Kevin then ran a drawing workshop and
allowed the students to practise their skills by making their own picture
story book.
Below are some of the things that the students wrote about the day:
I made a book. Joseph
Serena showed us the old woman puppet. Saja
My favourite part was drawing. Romany
Serena read us lots of stories. Majd
The old woman puppet was funny. Lachlan
Serena read us stories and books. Adam
Kevin helped me draw. Aleyna
Serena read books. Taner
Serena read us the dog book. Anthony
Serena read us books. Funaki
Serena showed us the old woman puppet. Andy
I liked the funny books. Masoumeh
The old woman puppet ate a cat and a horse. Jamie-Lee
Kevin showed me how to draw. Emil
Serena read the dog book. Jackson
SOCCER GALA DAY REPORT
On the 24th of May thirty-four grade 3/4 students from Westbreen Primary School
attended the 5-a-side soccer gala day.
We took a bus to Wallace Reserve, the home of the North City Wolves. We were the
first school to arrive. When we got off the bus we saw huge green fields with lots of
soccer nets already set up. We were greeted by some students from Ceda who told us
how the day was going to run. There were five schools attending the soccer day
including us; they were Roxborough Park, Thomastown, Fawkner and St Pauls.
The Ceda students told us that we needed three mixed teams and two girls’ teams
instead of three girls’ teams and two boys’ teams. We quickly rearranged our teams
and lined up ready to play.
The Ceda students told us who we would be playing against, they told us all to have a
good time and support each other. The teams were called out and we followed our
referees to the soccer pitches.
We all played five exciting but tiring games. One of the highlights of the day was
seeing so many goals being kicked. Almost every Westbreen player scored a goal.
Another highlight was our fantastic teamwork. All the teams worked really well
together and had a strong defence as well as offence.
We all cheered for each other and supported our team mates.
There were a few special competitions throughout the day. There was a juggling
competition which Sinan, Hatice, Elias, Hadi and Emily took part in. Everyone did
really well, Sinan and Elias came first and second.
Another competition was a penalty shootout which Mahmoud, Matisse and Laura
competed in.
Le-Grand and Fadila took part in a fun game against the Ceda students at the end. LeGrand scored a goal and did a lap of honour.
At the end of the day we all received a soccer ball. We had a fabulous day.
Thank you to Miss A., Miss Bianca, Miss Ann and Miss Adria for looking after us on
the day.
The 3/4 Soccer teams
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
On the 22nd of May 8 students from Westbreen Primary School were chosen to see
Legally Blonde the musical. It was a fantastic opportunity and I am sure all of us
made the most of it. I personally loved the people were dressed so funky and stylish.
I was surprised that the performers could all remember what they had to say. At the
end of the day I think all of us enjoyed Legally Blonde the Musical. I would like to
say thank you to Mrs Delacoe for organising the excursion for us. By Melissa
PENOLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE
GLENROY CAMPUS
PRINCIPAL’S TOURS
Monday June 3rd
Wednesday June 19th
2.00 – 3.10pm
9.00am - 10.30am
You are invited to join the Principal, Mr. Chris Blake, on an informative tour of our
Year 7 & 8 Junior Campus.
Come and see our Campus in action.
WHERE:
35 William Street, Glenroy
For further information or to state your interest in attending, contact our Registrar,
Mrs. Dawn Daws on 9301 2777.
2013
W E S T B R E E N
P R I M A R Y
S C H O O L
Thursday 30th May 2013
NOTICES SENT HOME
Melbourne Zoo Prep to 2
2-10 Pascoe Street
Pascoe Vale 3044
Lego Education Centre grade 3 to 4
Phone: 9306 9481
Fax: 9304 1391
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.westbreenps.vic.edu.au
May &June 2013
Sunday
26th May
Monday
27th May
Tuesday
28th May
Wednesday
29th May
Thursday
3rd June
4th June
5th June
Family Time
Excursion 3/4
Lego World
9th June
10th June Public
Saturday
30th May
31st May
Playgroup
Sport at home
1st June
6th June
Extend OSHC
Parent
Information
7:00pm
7th June
8th June
Family Time
Cross Country
2nd June
Friday
Playgroup Prep
to 2 excursion to
the Melbourne Zoo
Sport away
11th June
12th June
Family Time
13th June
14th June
Playgroup
15th June
Holiday Queen’s
Birthday
16th June
17th June
Whole school
Photo @ 11:45
School Council
18th June
19th June
Family Time
20th June
21st June
Playgroup
Sport at home
22nd June
23rd June
24th June
25th June
Pupil Free
Day “Three
26th June
Family Time
27th June
28th June
Playgroup Last
day of Term 2
finishing at
2:15pm
29th June
4th July
5th July
6th July
Way
Conferences”
th
30 June
1st July
rd
2nd July
3 July
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
th
7 July
th
8 July
th
th
10 July
9 July
th
11 July
th
th
12 July
13 July
19th July
20th July
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
14th July
15th July First
day of Term 3
16h July
17th July
18th July