Plenty Parklands Press
Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
The PURPOSE of Plenty Parklands Primary School is to educate children as
lifelong learners to shape a better Australia.
Principal’s Message
Calendar of Events
School Council
thanks everyone in
our community who
responded to our
recent survey about
the 2017 concert
venue.
Term 4
Week 5
Monday
2/11
 Report writing day - NO STUDENTS
Tuesday
3/11
 MELBOURNE CUP DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Wednesday
4/11
Thursday
5/11
 Prep Transition—Group 3
 1+2 Swimmimg program - Lesson 3
 Prep Transition—Group 4
Week 6
Wednesday
11/11
 Prep Transition—Group 3
Thursaday
12/11
 1+2 Swimmimg program - Lesson 4
 Prep Transition—Group 4
Week 7
Tuesday
17/10
 6pm Parent Volunteer Training
 7pm School Council
Thursday
19/10
 1+2 Swimming program—Lesson 5
Friday
20/10
 11.30am-1pm year3 Cultural Day in the hall
We received 102
replies to the
survey and quite a
lot of written
feedback.
The results to the
first question were 76 Yes to 21 No; overwhelming in favor of
staying with Plenty Ranges. In response to the second question
60 responses indicated that they would not be prepared to drive
to a venue further away, while 44 said they would.
Based on this feedback, the community would prefer to
continue with the current venue, Plenty Ranges even with its
seating limitations and would not be prepared to drive to a
venue at some distance from the school.
Over the years we have explored alternative venues, especially
those with greater seating capacity, such as Hamer Hall (far too
expensive), Dallas Brooks Hall (has recently been sold for
apartments to be built on the site), the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda
(too far from the school according to your feedback), LaTrobe
University and the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre
(seating capacity similar to Plenty Ranges), the National Theatre
in St. Kilda (too far) and the Karralyka Theatre in Ringwood
(seating capacity 430). We even phoned Loyola College last
week after hearing that they are building a new performing arts
space. Unfortunately, their seating capacity will be 500.
In the years early of Plenty Parklands, we held our concerts at
the Heidelberg Town Hall with the children in the audience when they weren’t performing. The Centre has a capacity
of approximately 700, but flat, not tiered seating and not enough dressing rooms. At that time we received feedback
from parents that they preferred tiered seating and so we changed the venue to Plenty Ranges. In 2006, School
Council once again asked for community feedback, which was to stay at Plenty Ranges. An added complication to
the concert is that we require a lot of back stage space to be used as dressing rooms. Except for the limitations of
seating, Plenty Ranges enables us to utilise all their back stage spaces to accommodate our student population. We
know that we cannot please everyone (as one parent commented), but for the foreseeable future, we will have to stick
with our current venue with two tickets for the majority of our families.
We live in hope that Whittlesea Council will get a move along with building a new theatre with a seating capacity of at
least 1,200. As rate payers, perhaps you can find the time to write to them about this.
Principal’s message cont…...
Principal - Claire McInerney
Assistant Principals - Julie Nixon and Alison Devereux
Business Manager - Kristina Elvey
48 Blossom Park Drive, Mill Park, 3082 Phone: 9404 4311, Fax: 9404 4702
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.plentyparklands-ps.vic.edu.au
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE CONT...
Year 2 day camp was a great success with much laughter and
excitement. As the kids arrived back at school that afternoon there we
lots of smiles, but also some big yawns; camp is a big experience.
Thank you so much to our staff, teacher and education support staff,
and parent helpers who put in a long day, from about 8:00 am to 6:00
pm to ensure the kids had a very positive first camp experience.
Congratulations to our year 2’s who lived by the values all day.
Congratulations also to our Girls’ Volleyball team who played in the
Divisional finals Friday before last. They did a great job to reach that
level of competition and Mr Brett Cobb-Clark (Mr CC) paid tribute to
their commitment to personal achievement and their role modelling of
the values.
Last Tuesday was a special day for a long serving and loved PPPS
community member, Mrs Jenny Hornidge. Many will know Jenny as the English coordinator before Leanne Weston or
the Program for Students with Disabilities coordinator before Jo Creed. Some who have much older children will also
remember Jenny as a class teacher at Bundoora Primary School and here at PPPS. After many years of truly
dedicated commitment to kids and teaching Jenny has now officially retired. In her honor we sang original songs,
read original poetry and made original speeches. Also in her honor we laughed a lot as that was how Jenny worked;
with professionalism and laughter. On behalf of all the lucky kids, parents and staff who have known Jenny, we wish
her a wonderful retirement, unless we can entice her back here to volunteer her expertise once more.
We hope that you experience a Fair Go for All this week and thank you for your input and support for PPPS.
Claire McInerney
Principal
2016 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 27 January Staff Curriculum Day
Thursday 28 January Staff Curriculum Day
Friday 29 January Introducing My Child meetings, Prep staff PEA interviews
Monday 1 February – years 1 to 6 begin school, Prep staff PEA interviews
CANTEEN ORDERS ON QKR
Please note that families paying for canteen orders
through Qkr will have the transaction listed as "Natalie
Williams" on their statements. It is not listed as PPPS as
the canteen is outsourced. This is for your information
purposes.
Classified advertisements: The School and the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT accept no responsibility for the goods or services offered in advertisements in this newsletter.
Plenty Parklands Press
Measurement in 3-19
In maths we were doing measurement. We used the pan balance to see
what things weigh. We put an object into the pan balance then we put
weights in the other side to see what it weighs – Iman
Did you know that two timers weigh 50 grams? - Samantha
I weigh 39 kilograms – Ediz
We used scales to measure items – Adem
I found out that my ruler weighs 80 grams - Isabella
I found that my pencil weighs 32 grams – Mia
I weigh 38 kilograms – Rudra
I enjoyed weighing objects and putting them in order using pan balances –
Lucas
I had so much fun measuring – Alexia
We used pan balances and scales to measure weight - Nikkita
We used unifix to measure items – Siobhan
Using a pan balance, I discovered a sharpener weighs 15 grams – Victoria
I found out that Victoria’s pencil weighs 31 grams – Sophia
We used scales to measure items – Fabian
I weigh 25 kilograms – Paschal
I learnt that my sunglasses weigh 22 grams and 9 unifix in measurement –
Sam
A texta weighs 15 grams and a rubber weighs 22 grams – Katie
I found out that a glue stick weighs 35 grams – Max
1000 kilograms is the same as 1 tonne – Omar
We used unifix to measure mass – Liam
We had lots of fun measuring - Marcus
We used unifix to measure – Christopher
I found out with a pan balance that a timer weighs 69 grams – Dylan
We had lots of fun measuring in 3-19 – Fabian
I found out that flash cards weigh 21 grams - Jessica
I found out that a hat weighs 70 grams – Nicolas
I weigh 30kg – Adam
I really enjoyed measuring using the pan balances - Claudia
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
In Prep 9 we have
been learning lots of
different things in
We can count
backwards from 20.
We love Maths.
A cube and a sphere
are both 3D shapes.
We like measuring the things in our classroom.
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Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
Year 2 Day Camp
On Friday 23rd of October, the Year 2 students went to
Ferngully Lodge in Healesville. This activity prepares students
for their overnight camp in Year 3. Activities included a flying
fox, archery, nitro swing, commando course and much more. It
was enjoyed by all!
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Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
FANTASTIC ICAS RESULTS
In term 3 students from year 2 to year 6 were given the opportunity to participate in the University of New South Wales International
Competitions and Assessments for Schools.
75 students participated in the ICAS English competition and 92 students participated in the ICAS Mathematics competition. This
was great!
In the English Competition our results were…
11 Distinctions, 28 Credits, 8 Merits and 28 Participation Certificates
In the Mathematics Competition our results were…
5 Distinction, 32 Credit, 13 Merit and 42 Participation Certificates
A huge congratulations to the students listed below. They received Distinctions which places them in the top 10% of Australian
participants. A brilliant effort!
YEAR 2
Nirali
-
Miria
ENGLISH and MATHEMATICS
-
ENGLISH
YEAR 3
Dean
-
ENGLISH
Emilija
-
Priya
-
ENGLISH
Alexander
Rudra
ENGLISH
-
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
YEAR 4
Cooper
-
ENGLISH
Saranyan
-
ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS
YEAR 5
Rivi
-
MATHEMATICS
-
ENGLISH
YEAR 6
Elijah
Caitlin
Martin
Saravanan
-
ENGLISH
-
ENGLISH
-
MATHEMATICS
Congratulations to everyone who participated in these competitions. You should all be very proud of your efforts and achievements.
Plenty Parklands Press
Date: October 29th, 2015 Issue 32
SPORT
Northern Regional Athletics Carnival 2015
On Wednesday October 14th a number of students
from PPPS participated in the Regional Athletics
Carnival at the Meadowglen Athletics Stadium. It
was a huge achievement for the students to have
reached this level of competition. We had students
entered in the following events; Rachel (12/13 year
old girls shot put), Ashlee, Tyla, Tiana and Bethany
11 year old girls 100m relay), Audri (12/13 year old
girls 80 m hurdles), Bethany (11 year old girls high
jump), Aaron (10 year old boys shot put), Brodie (11
year old boys 100m), Jackson (10 year old boys
triple jump), Alyssa (10 year old girls triple jump).
Photo: top row; Audri, Bethany and Rachel
bottom row; Ashlee, Tiana and Tyla
Congratulations to all the students who achieved
their personal best on the day and for representing
PPPS and the Bundoora District so proudly.
Interested in playing Tee Ball outside of school? Well you can register NOW!
TEE BALL SMASH
When and where?
Friday nights from 5.30pm-7.00pm (BBQ available after the sessions).
October 30th-December 11th, 2015
Glenauburn Park, Cavanagh Road, Lower Plenty
Cost:
New starter: $90 (includes baseball glove, uniform-top, hat baseball and baseball bag)
Returning player: $60 (no starter kit required).
Learn more and register:
Roadrunner TBall Smash
Www.research.baseball.com.au
[email protected]
Mobile: AJ on 0423 782 970
VIC SWIM
The Vic Swim program is a government funded swimming and water safety education
program, which allows children to develop swimming and survival skills needed to be confident and competent in the water in a
fun and safe environment. Program information including a list of locations and times the program will be
held can be referenced at www.vicswim.com.au
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Program:
Monday 4 January, 2016- Friday 8 January, 2016
Monday 11 January, 2016- Friday 15 January, 2016
Monday 18 January, 2016– Friday 22 January, 2016
Physical Education & Sports Coordinator - Sebastian Scanu
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK
The following students were presented on Monday October 26th
6-8
Alexander
6-7
Grace
6-2
Bridgette
6-1
Martin
5-6
Frankie
5-5
Kavindu
5-4
Christian
5-3
Isabella
4-32
Thomas
4-31
Lucas
4-30
Inaam
4-29
Lucas
3-20
Blake
3-19
Sophia
3-18
Mathangi
3-17
Trinity
2-28
Selena
2-27
Noella
2-26
Emily
2-25
Aaron
2-24
Jayden
1-23
Shivani
1-22
Yasmin
1-21
Ashton
1-16
Scarlett
1-15
Adtharsh
LOST PROPERTY ROSTER
Fri
06/11
Congratulations to the following students
for receiving an anti litter award.
Dani Krstevski
FIRST AID LINEN ROSTER
Fri
30/10
Kim Crawford
Fri
06/11
Kaisha Taylor
ANTI LITTER AWARDS:
P13
Andrew
1-23
Jasmine
2-24
Claudia
2-26
Kiara
3-18
Lavinia
6-2
Oliver
ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE ROSTER
Term 4
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
December 14
ROOM OF THE WEEK
4—32
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
No performance
4-31
P-10
3-20
P-13
Year 6 performance
Fun Day—no assembly
HOUSE POINTS
26/10/15
Gold Goannas
Blue Bandicoots
Green Grasshoppers
Red Rosellas
Opening Hours: 7.30-8.45am and 3.30-6.00pm
For bookings/cancellations call Kristine on 9404 4516
SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
Wednesday: Boardgames and Construction
Thursday: Oak Day Tea Party
Friday: I
Indoor / Outdoor activities
Star of the week is Electra for always including others in play.!
OSHC news
Jade, Electra, Maddie, and Samantha created Halloween craft for our display.
Please remember this term, NO HAT=NO PLAY!
Your feedback is always important to us, please share with us your opinions and suggestions so we can
constantly improve our service. The OSHC Team
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