We dream, believe and achieve….together
10th March
2016
Newsletter
Calendar
All this information is also available on Tiqbiz!
Week beginning 14th March is an Even week
Tonight!
3/4 Celebration of Learning 6.15pm
Friday 11th March
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James Merlino to Visit Yr 6, 9.45am
Monday 14 March
Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday 15th March
AGM School Council 6.30pm
School Council 7.00pm
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Thursday 17 March
Foundation Family forum 7.00pm
Friday 18th March
School Twilight Sports Day 5pm
6J will be presenting at Assembly this week
School Vision:
We support each other to reach our full potential, valuing inclusive, respectful relationships.
Menzies Creek Primary School Guidelines:
Our school community holds the expectation to follow the guidelines in all aspects of daily life.
1. Do Your Best
2. Help Others Succeed
3. Respect Your Environment
The Menzies Team has an attitude of gratitude!
No.6
A Word from Tanya
Dear Families,
Exciting times continue as we lead up to the end of a very short term! I am delighted with the way the year has
commenced and the happy faces I see engaged in the wonderful range of learning experiences.
As always I am grateful for the way the community comes together for a common purpose. This was clearly
evident on Saturday at the working bee. So many people and so many new faces! On Monday morning I was
amazed by how beautiful the school looked. I took my cup of tea and wandered around enjoying looking at the
results of the hard work by all. What a difference!
I do apologize I was unable to attend due to a prior family commitment. Hard work ending in a barbecue was
obviously enjoyed by all from the feedback received. It was also a better time slot for many. Thank you to all the
children who loved having time playing together.
A big THANK YOU to Rowan for organising the day and to Yoko for organising the refreshments!
We are very GRATEFUL to the following people as well as their children:
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Monica and Ryan Moulday
Elaine and Aldo Cunico
Michala Toneatto
Louise Walder
Emma Blamey
Karen Savedra
Hugh and Jenny Abraham
Alex Gartrell
Angela Wilson
Liem Dovan and Tam Le
Jess Lazarus
Rob Westlake
Adrian Trimnell
Tom and Aichling Ashburner
Brian Yap
Kelly Verwey and Chris O’Dea
Stuart Aylen
Lara and Paul Coysh
Diego Gregoric
Shannon and Justin Benne
Chris Jurewicz
Nick Hale
Michelle Mudge
Kathy Petkoff
Jenny Cataldo
Simon Michalski
Nicole Cashmore
Anne Matheson (BBQ chef!)
Yoko Hayahsi and Rowan Coxhead
Tim Chisholm
Richard Green
Visitors to School
This week Year 5 and 6 have had Jason Wood (Tuesday) and Minister Merlino ( tomorrow) talking to them
about government and how it works. This is so they have an understanding leading to an election year.
Year Level Events
Foundation are working on their Inquiry Unit of Healthy Eating this week. They had a visit to Emerald
Woolworths which was exciting and selected, purchased and paid for fresh fruit to make fruit kebabs with their
families on Thursday during their Celebration of Learning. They also had a lovely time at Emerald Lake.
Year 1/2 are off to the Aquarium today as a follow up for their inquiry focus on water. This is always a
favourite place to visit.
Year 3/4 Celebration of Learning occurs tonight at 6.15 where children share their learning about famous
people that have changed our world.
Christy and Matt
Yesterday Christy and Matt visited the preschool to observe and share teacher practice with Sara, our four year
old educator. This ensures we are aware and aligning our strategies to provide the very best transition for our
students. Sara will also visit Christy and Matt to do likewise. This will occur several times over the year.
School Council 2016
Wow! What a response! At the close of nominations we have filled all permanent parent members of council
and have five co- opted community members as well.
This is an amazing reflection of the desire to be involved in and assist in the forward direction of our school.
Our School Council members for 2016 are:
Parents- Kelly Verwey, Richard Green, Nicole Cashmore, Rowan Coxhead, Alex Gartrell, Tim Palmer, Kirsten
Leah, Katya McCubbing, Emma Blamey, Lauren Gibbins
Parent Community Members- Florence Lindhaus, Elaine Cunico, Jenny Cataldo, Michelle Joy, Louise Walder
Staff Representatives- Justin Benne, Justine Kolliou, Hedda Dooley, Anne Matheson and Tanya Cooke
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Matt Cody, Christy Talty and Liz Tatton, all of whom will be
leaving council this year, for the wonderful, talented input they have provided. We appreciate your dedication to
our students.
Our School Council AGM will be held at 7pm in the Year 6 room on Tuesday March 15th followed by our first
new 2016 school council meeting.
School Picnic- Friday March 18th 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm
This promises to be a wonderful way to come together as a community. Notes have been sent home in respect
to ordering food so please return these as soon as possible for catering purposes. Come and join the fun!
Foundation 2016 Family Forum- Thursday March 17th - 7 pm
All Foundation families are welcome to come along and provide feedback and ask questions now that school
has commenced. We held this last year and all families attended and welcomed the chance to share ideas,
provide feedback and ask further questions now that they were in the school routine. Staff and school
councillors will attend to share in the evening.
Foundation Days at School
Following the Labour Day weekend( this weekend) Foundation students will attend school on a Wednesday
from now on.
Assembly
This week 6J will be performing as well as Year 7 Emerald Secondary students speaking.
Families and friends are all welcome.
Reminder to Families:
Term One concludes on Thursday March 24th at 2.30 pm. This is due to the following day being Good Friday
and the commencement of Easter. OSHC will be available from this earlier time.
Crossing the Road
We are still noticing families crossing the road at the oval end of the school when the school crossing is in
operation. PLEASE do not continue this dangerous practice.
Thank you to the majority of families who have listened to Phillip's request. We are even noticing families
dropping children off on the other side of the road so they can have the experience of using the crossing.
Take care,
Tanya
Chaplaincy Article
C is for consistency.
As we get into the school term I am exploring what consistency means in the child’s life.
These are that rules and expectations are the same from one time to another. Consistency
makes the child’s world predictable and less confusing. It frees their minds of worry
about what might happen and teaches them accountability for their actions.
Consistency gives a child a sense of security. They learn they can rely on their parents and
trust that their needs will be met. This helps in the bonding process. Children with consistent parents
experience less anxiety. Developing a daily routine with regular rising times, bedtimes, after school schedules,
and meal times will cultivate a more peaceful home life. Consistency helps a child develop a sense of
responsibility because they know what their parents expect from them. .Children who have consistent rules
with predictable consequences are less likely to “push the limits” and constantly test their parents by
misbehaving. They learn quickly that “no” means “no”. Investing early in consistent parenting pays off huge
dividends later. There will be considerably less temper tantrums, arguing and bargaining as the children grow.
Without consistency children must “guess” daily what actions are appropriate. They wonder if everything that
takes place happens because he or she did something to make it happen. Inconsistent parenting causes
confusion, poor self esteem and oftentimes very negative values.
How can I be a more consistent parent?
Consider carefully what values are important to you and your family and make your rules accordingly.
Setting up too many rules for young children will overwhelm both you and them. Pick three or four to
start with and increase them as your child matures.
Make certain the rules and consequences you set in place are ones you are prepared to enforce.
Life is hectic and some days it seems easier to just let some things slide. However, by doing this you are
giving your child an incentive to push boundaries and test your limits.
Both parents will not always agree upon every rule and consequence. Talk these issues over privately and
strive towards a workable compromise.
Remember to be consistent with your praise of positive behaviors. This teaches your child what pleases
you and reinforces appropriate conduct.
Some parents find that developing reward charts using stickers or stars help them to remain on track. If
this doesn’t work for your family try something else such as posting a list of rules and consequences
where they can be easily seen.
Each child has a unique temperament. Adjust your approach to fit the child. Some children are easily
guided while another may be somewhat stubborn and persistent.
Student of the week 04-03-16
Alexander
FC
Your amazing model of a person made out of vegetables. It even had a jet pack!
Beth
FC
Your spectacular sprinting and House Sports. I could hardly keep up!
Ollie
FM
Doing your best at House Sports yesterday. Keep reaching for the stars!
Otto
FM
Your caring attitude and always doing your best in class.
Jack
1/2A
Putting in a wonderful effort with all your work. You are a Star!
Emily
1/2A
Really “bumping it up” and completing an awesome poster about saving water. Brilliant effort!
Max
1/2D
A super effort at Athletics Day. You’re a little ‘Pocket Rocket’
Bella
1/2D
Your love and care for everyone in 1/2D. We are lucky to have you.
Ryan
1/2H
Always putting in your best effort in everything! You are a star!
Lyla
1/2H
Sharing your water saving ideas with the community at our Celebration of Learning night. You are a
star!
Hallie
3/4L
Being such and enthusiastic helper in the class and for your bright and positive attitude everyday.
You’re a star!!!
Oliver
3/4L
Always being so positive and smiley and for contributing thoughtfully to our class discussions this
week. Well done!!!
Jason
3/4S
Doing your BEST in everything at school, from athletics to writing.
Madi
3/4S
Being a caring and generous friend to Jordan, and everyone in 3/4S.
Georgia
3/4T
Your passion and enthusiasm towards your Inquiry research. I can’t wait to see your finished
project.
Fraser
3/4T
Your positive attitude and amazing kindness yesterday at the sports.
Ava
5J
Saving the class from toxic poisonous waste. Your cutting skills are exceptional and we all enjoyed a
tasty bit of birthday cake thanks to you.
Matt
5J
Caring for the chickens so well. You cleaned out her nesting box and metaphorically held her hand
while in the throws of labour, and for that we have eggs!
Max
6J
Taking flight.
Dylan
6J
Raising the bar. Your efforts in every aspect of school life have been fabulous
Winona
FC
MUSIC AWARD
Thank you for being such a musical leader in the classroom. You help everyone do the very best –
which is the Menzies Creek way!
Tom
1/2D
Thank you for being an exceptional helper in the classroom. What an absolute STAR!
Georgia
3/4T
SPORTS AWARD
Doing her very best at the House Sports and achieving some fabulous results. Well done!
Kobe
3/4L
Achieving a wonderful result in discus at the House Sports - through sheer perseverance! Well done
Kobe!
RIPPLE KINDNESS AWARD
Beti
3/4L
For making a genuine effort to help turn someones day around at sports day yesterday.
We had a great turn-out on Saturday afternoon, with 39 adults and just as many kids turning
up and pitching in for the first working bee of the year. The mild weather brought out a
fantastic mix of first timers and familiar faces. Lots of essential jobs got done to keep the
school neat and tidy, and best of all was the chance to mingle and enjoy an afternoon tea and
a BBQ dinner to finish. Hope to see you next time! Thanks to all the helpers and bakers,
there were so many (sorry if I’ve left your name off):
Monica and Ryan Moulday, Elaine and Aldo Cunico, Misha, Louise Walder, Emma Blamey, Karen
Savedra, Hugh and Jenny Abraham, Alex Gartrell, Angela Wilson, Liem and Tam, Jess
Lazarus, Rob Westlake, Adrian Trimnell, Tom and Aich Ashburner, Brian Yap, Kelly and Chris
O’Dea, Stuart Aylen, Lara and Paul Coysh, Diego Gregoric, Shannon and Justin Benne, Chris
Jurewicz, Nick Hale, Michelle Mudge, Kathy Petkoff, Jenny Cataldo, Simon Michalski, Nicole
Cashmore, Anne Matheson, Yoko and Rowan, Tim Chisholm, Richard Green, Florence Linhaus
Hole in Multi wall patched and roof cleared
Grounds all swept, trimmed and debris moved
Portables washed and surrounds weeded
A social BBQ dinner with friends to finish off!
Football Players Wanted
Both Girls & Boys
Under 8/9
2008/2007
(must have turned 7 before the 1st April 2016)
Under 10 2006
U10’s training commences at 4.30 on Thursday, 10
March, 2016
Under 14B
2002/2003
Kelly Pascoe
0417 505 824
[email protected]
Girls Only
Under 12 Girls
2004/2005/2006
Under 15 Girls
2002/2003/2004
Under 18 Girls
2001/2000/1999
Sarah Sanford
0467 966 890
[email protected]