27 Churinga Ave., Mitcham 3132
phone: 9874 6381
www.rangeview.vic.edu.au
[email protected]
Issue 9 19th April 2017
Foundation Dress up as your family day
From the Principals Desk
Special Assembly Monday 24th April
We will be saying farewell to Gail McKerchar who retires on 28th April. Gail has worked at
Rangeview for over 11 years as the first aid officer, serving the needs of many students during this time.
All families are welcome to attend to say goodbye. Anzac day will also be commemorated at this assembly.
Facilities update
The last single portables were removed last term and the area cleared. This area has been seeded with
lawn grass as an interim measure while plans are being drawn up. Funding has been allocated to Rangeview from the Condition Assessment Report in 2013. This funding is to address poor to fair infrastructure
and the scope of works has to be approved by our School Council and the Department of Education and
Training. It is anticipated works to address sleeper walls in poor condition will begin during the July term
holidays.
Transition
By this Friday afternoon year 6 students will receive their transition forms for nominating their secondary school of choice for 2018.
I have mentioned before that it is timely for families with year 5 students to be visiting secondary school options during this year to
develop an informed opinion of the right school for their child. So keep a look out for open evenings and days and tours to view a school
in action.
Foundation Students in 2018
Planning is well underway for 2018 Foundation with weekly tours and information packs in the local preschools and day care centres.
Families appreciate the opportunity to see the school in action with students with staff engaged in their learning and parent involvement
evident throughout.
The Foundation Evening on Thursday May 11th will cover the many aspects of the student’s first year and subsequent years of school
with teachers and students speaking. If you have a child starting in Foundation next year I encourage you to attend the information
evening in May and hand in your enrolment form ASAP.
CLASS AMBASSADORS Meeting 26th April at 9.10am
Class Ambassadors meeting is next Wednesday the 26th April at 9.10am in the staffroom. This provides an opportunity for the Rangeview
P&F to keep these parents aware of upcoming events and canvas support for Mother’s Day stall, Mum’s Night Out and hot food days.
The meeting will include looking at the vision for the school as part of the school review in 2017 and setting the direction for 2018-2021
School Strategic Plan. This is an open meeting for interested parents from 9.20am to contribute to the discussion. The 2016 Annual
Report to the School Community will be available as well.
NAPLAN (National Assessment of Literacy and Numeracy)
Preparations for NAPLAN are under way. Students in Level 3 & 5 are preparing for NAPLAN (National Assessment Program of Literacy
and Numeracy). This preparation is a regular part of the daily instruction in the classroom and will include the types of questions they may
encounter in the test. I acknowledge the importance of this national assessment and I suggest that if parents have any concerns about this
assessment they speak to their child’s teacher. The schedule for NAPLAN is:
Tuesday, 9th May – Literacy (Language Conventions and Writing)
Wed, 10th May - Literacy (Reading)
Thursday, 11th May - Numeracy
April
Students need to be well rested and on time at school as in most cases the
Mon 24th
Special Assembly
testing will take place before recess. For further information please refer to: Tue 25th
Anzac Day holiday
www.naplan.edu.au
Diary Dates Term 2
May
Pupil Free Day in Term 2- Friday 2nd June
A reminder that the Pupil Free Day in Term 2 is Friday 2nd June.
This is a reporting and assessment day for the mid year reporting process.
Term 1 had 3 pupil free days to allow time for professional learning.
Thu 4th
Vermont Secondary Info Night
Tue 9th-11th L 3 & L5 Naplan
Thu 11th
Foundation 2018 Information
Night 7-8.30pm
Congratulations
To those students who competed in the Chess Tournament on 28th March.
Rangeview placed equal 3rd out of 15 schools (over 130 players!) Sean R
(L 5/6 Bronze with 6 wins from 7 games), Jaz F & Isaac G who have qualified
for the state semi-final in Term 4 already, & to Zak F who in his first
tournament received a bronze medal for Prep-2 with 4 wins from 7 games!
Ethan L & Flynn H both received credit certificates. Well done to all the boys.
Level 6 Camp - Mon, 5th-Fri, 9th June
L4 Camp-Wed 16th Aug - Fri 18th Aug
L5/6 Production - 10th & 11th August
Liz Barr - Principal
RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY LEARNING TEAMWORK
Student of the Week – Monday, 24th April 2017
Fnd H
Aidan K
For a fabulous start to term 2 and for his outstanding holiday writing. Aidan showed determination
and resilience by having a go at spelling difficult words. Keep up the positive attitude, you’re a star!
Fnd N
Zara
Super listening! You look at the speaker, sit still and have good body position. Great work Zara.
L 1/2 H
Zoe DB
For using creativity by using such an interesting start to her writing on the first day back from the
holidays. Super work, Zoe!
L 1 DG
Archer
For showing grit and determination to improve your handwriting. You are a superhero learner.
Keep it up!
L 1G
Fiona
What a fabulous citizen you are. You are helpful, conscientious and always cheerful. I love to see
your sunny smile each day at school.
L 1M
Ilhan
For excellent listening and participation in the role play during our First Aid training. You remembered exactly what to do in an emergency. Well done, Ilhan!
L 4WS
Sam
Thanks for being such a good sport in your role as the unconscious person during our First Aid training. You co-operated very well with Neil in demonstrating how to put someone into the recovery
position.
Happy Birthday to the
following Students for April
20th Daniel
21st Zoe
Oliver
Caleb
22nd Amity
Thomas
Hayley
Cheuk Hang
Sarah
23rd Liam
25th Emily
Jarrod
Animal Duty ROSTER
Term 2 - Families on Duty:

For the weekend 22nd April the Boxall Family are on duty + Anzac Day
25th April
During Term 2 we have vacancies on the weekends of 27/5 and 17/6
Term 2 - Class on Duty:

18th to 28th April - 3BL (Mrs Balderston/Mrs Laing)
Beth Joyce (3J ) - Animal Welfare Co-ordinator
Foundation”Dress Up As Your Family Day”
ANZ NetSetGo program is back for 2017!!!!!
The RNNC (Rangeview Rangers Netball Club) is accredited NetSetGo Centre and will be conducting the program at Rangeview Primary School outside school hours.
WHEN:
Wednesday afternoon during School term 2 & 3 (weather permitting)
STARTING:
Wednesday 3rd May
TIME:
3.45PM – 4.30PM
WHERE:
Rangeview Primary School (Lower basketball /netball courts).
ANZ NetSetGO is Netball Australia’s only junior entry Netball program. It has been developed to provide children from 5 – 10 year
old boys & girls with the best possible learning experience to develop a positive introduction to netball, ensuring enjoyment and
continued participation.
The Cost of the program is $65 (payment and registration details will be given to you by Al).
DO NOT PAY AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
All registered participants will receive the pack (as per picture to the right).
If you could please email [email protected] if you child is interested.
CHESS CLASSES
TERM 2, 2017
Children have great fun playing chess!
Chess is a wonderful game which enhances skills such as: Problem Solving, Pattern
Recognition, Analytical, Visualisation, Concentration and Social Skills.
Term Two chess classes commence on Friday 28th April with tuition pr ovided by Dark Horse Chess. Player s of all ages and
levels are welcome, and prior experience with chess is not necessary. Certificates will be awarded to all players, and trophies will
be awarded to the tournament winners. Players may also gain the opportunity to participate an interschool chess competition
during the term!
Class Times:
Fridays 1:10pm – 2:00pm
Class Dates:
28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06.
Price:
$9.00 per lesson × 9 lessons = total cost of $81.00.
Enquiries:
[email protected]
Registration is due at the school office by 9am on Friday 28 th April. We endeavour to make intercom announcements before each
lesson, but responsibility for attendance lies with students.
Details for bank transfer: Dar k Hor se Chess, BSB: 063182, Account No. 11100482. Please put “RPST2 name of child” in
the description, and please notify [email protected].
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RANGEVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESS
CHESS REGISTRATION – TERM TWO, 2017
Date: ………..................
I give permission for my child ………………………….……………………… in Class ……… to participate in the above
activity at Rangeview Primary School. I authorise the teacher in charge to consent, where it is deemed impracticable to communicate
with me, to my child receiving such medical treatment as considered necessary.
If numbers permit, my child would like to enrol in the following class: (Please tick)
Novice (Fridays)
 Intermediate/Advanced (Fridays)
Payment Method (Please tick):
Cash  I have enclosed money to the amount of $81.00. or
Cheque  I have enclosed a cheque for $81.00 made payable to Dark Horse Chess. or
Bank Transfer  Please also notify [email protected]. [Preferred]
SIGNED Parent/Guardian: ………………………………………....
Email: …………………………………………………….…….
Child’s Date-Of-Birth: ………..................
Phone: …………………………………………