SUNBURY HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Charter Road East
PO Box 243, Sunbury 3429
Telephone: 9744 3377
Facsimile: 9744 5721
Facebook:www.facebook.com/sunburyheightsprimaryschool
Website: www.sunburyheightsps.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
ANZAC BREAKFAST
Thanks to our hardworking Parents and Friends group a delicious BBQ breakfast created a great start to our ANZAC commemorations. The
smell of eggs, bacon and sausages wafted quickly around Sunbury drawing in the crowd and by 8.20am we had run out of eggs - an emergency
dash to the supermarket was required. Breakfast was a huge success with $600 being raised for our new flag poles. A huge thank you is
extended to all those who assisted. I sincerely hope we haven’t left anyone off this list…
Carl Ashford
Jo Szabo
Shaun De Young
Trevor Diss
Kirra Wilkinson
Julie Marevic
Tim Carey
Simone Ross
Samantha Williams
Frank Pianura
Nicky Miller
Annette Ashford
Kristy Haack
Kerry Dexter
Krystal Twyman
Seathu Warrior
Annette Williamson
Tracey DeJhu
While breakfast was being served, Bridey and Chloe made their way through the crowd selling ANZAC badges for the Sunbury RSL. With a little
help from Miss Ratkowski, the girls sold well over 100 badges.
ANZAC Service
For many years now Mrs Lewis has ensured that ANZAC Day is observed in a respectful manner at Sunbury Heights. With this year being the
100th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli Mrs Harding, Mrs Ross, Mrs De Young and Mrs Langmaid joined with Mrs Lewis to mark this historic
occasion in a fitting way.
The school service, held in front of the new flag poles, featured contributions by students. Our flag monitors, Jarrod Douglas, Ethan Rooney and
Bailey Verlaque took their role very seriously; listening carefully to instructions given to them by members of the Sunbury RSL and standing still
throughout the entire service. Matthew McGann’s reading of the letter, ‘Dear Ted’ was outstanding while Hannah Watkins and Natalie McLean
showed great respect laying a wreath. Blayde Campbell-Ware contributed by helping to organise the sound system and the following year six
students were responsible for handing out the Gallipoli Landing Coins to all students who attended the service.
Alexandra Hazelman
Alyssa Wallace
Chelsea-Rae Taggart
Christina Cotis
Natarsha Maddox
Nicholas Diss
Jordan Ballinger
Daniel Penny
Annette Ashford
Joel Cave
Kristen Matenga
Lily Drummond
Students in Prep, year one and year two, made poppies for our commemorative gardens and carefully ‘planted’ these prior to the service. Right
from Prep we combine with families to gradually build the students’ understanding of important events like ANZAC Day and for some, ‘planting’ a
paper poppy will have been their first contribution to a whole school event.
We were fortunate to have Mr Ross attend the service. His speech to the students included recognition of the Aboriginal contribution to war was
both informative and interesting. We were extremely proud to see the students listening intently to Mr Ross and Mr Mitchell (Federal Member for
McEwan) and while the younger students may not have fully understood they knew it was a time to sit still and show respect.
Special Presentation and Planting of Gallipoli Oak
During our service, Mr Ross made a very special presentation to Thomas Clarke. Children of current
servicemen and women were presented with medals this year in recognition of the fact that their
parents are often away from home and not able to be contacted. At present, Thomas knows his Dad
is ‘somewhere under the ocean’ but he can’t phone, Skype or text him.
Thomas is Mrs Lewis’ nephew so it was fitting that they planted the Gallipoli Oak in our new garden
bed at the end of the service. We have sourced some Gallipoli Heath and this will be planted around
the oak in the coming weeks.
After the service Ryan Grose asked if he could be responsible for watering the
Gallipoli Oak and has been given this leadership position. Well done Ryan for
showing initiative and volunteering to care for our new tree. Our students continue
to amaze us with the respect and responsibility they show.
Tegan and Violet (Grade 5P) Write about ANZAC Day
Tegan
ANZAC Day is a day to remember the ones who fought for us, who died for us, and to celebrate those who lived to tell
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the tale. It happens on the 25 April every year and this year it’s the 100 year anniversary. On ANZAC Day we have a
moment of silence for those who lost their lives for us and for those who are still fighting for us now. We play, “The Last
Post”. We sing the national anthem.
I feel I have a personal connection to everyone who fought for us. Their bravery is so, so, so special. I may not be
related to them but everyone who fought for us needs recognition. On ANZAC Day I remember everyone. During the
minute of silence I imagine myself in war, the feeling of a bullet through my shoulder and I think of everyone beside me
in my daydream, I remember those who have fallen. I pay close attention to everything said.
During “The Last Post” I think of men and women climbing into metal beds, underground. I imagine the guards outside,
ducking for cover. The minute of silence tells me, “You must imagine... put yourself in a warrior’s shoes. Pray for them.
Close your eyes. Remember them.”
Lest we forget.
Violet
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ANZAC Day is when we remember all the soldiers that went to war. ANZAC Day is remembered on 25 April every
year. On ANZAC Day we have one minute of silence to remember and honour all soldiers that fought for us.
I have a personal connection to someone who fought for us in the war, but I don’t know his name. What I do know is
that he was very brave. He was my great-great grandfather. When someone says, “ANZAC Day” I think of how brave
the soldiers were to go and fight for our freedom.
During the one minute of silence I think of all the soldiers that go to war and risk their lives for us, for our freedom.
Lest we forget
Premier’s Reading Challenge Launch
On Tuesday morning we held a special assembly to launch the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Sunbury Heights has been
involved in this program since its inception 10 years ago and over that time approximately 3000 students have
successfully completed the challenge. Reading really is a foundation skill needed in all academic subjects and therefore we place a high
priority on reading progress and success. We encourage all students to be involved this year – parents too might like to set themselves a
reading goal and share in the fun of reading.
Bubbles of Fun and Learning!
There is no doubt that our science program is of the highest standard. Mrs Payton
is always busy planning exciting learning experiences for students and this week
the junior classes learnt about bubbles. All you need to create really terrific
bubbles is a piece of paper and some detergent (all the better if you add some
glycerine). Simply, roll the paper into a tube, dunk it into the bubble mix and away
you go. The biggest bubble created so far was a massive 66cm in diameter.
What’s On?
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Friday 8
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Monday 11
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Tuesday 12
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Tuesday 12
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Wednesday 13
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Thursday 14
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Tuesday 19
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Thursday 21
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Friday 22
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Monday 25
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Tuesday 26
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Thursday 28
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Friday 29
District Cross Country – School Team
Mothers’ Day Stall
School Photos
1/2 Werribee Zoo Trip
School Council Meeting
NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 - Language
Year 6 Shrine Excursion
NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 - Reading
NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 – Mathematics
Prep 2016 Information Sessions
Prep Farm Excursion
Casual Day - Colour Our World
Cultural Infusion – Whole School Activity
Open Night – Writing Festival
3/4 Docklands Excursion
Winter Sport – 5/6 Sport Teams
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Monday 8
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Tuesday 9
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Tuesday 9
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Wednesday 10
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Thursday 11
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Friday 19
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Monday 22
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Tuesday 23
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Wednesday 24
Thursday 25
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Friday 26
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Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
School Council Meeting
Life Education Sessions
Life Education Sessions
Life Education Sessions
Reports Distributed
Cooper Barnes Award Presented - Assembly
Smart Start Financial Sessions for Students
Student/Parent/Teacher Meetings
Students Dismissed at 1.30pm
Smart Start Financial Sessions for Students
Casual Day – School Orchard
DATE CHANGES
Please note the following changes to dates of school activities –
Open night will now be on May 26th (not May 19th).
Casual day will now be May 22nd (not May29th).
Spelling Champions
Each year we conduct a school spelling competition in order to select students to compete in the Rotary Spelling Bee. This year our school
spelling champions are –
1st Rayden Yob
2nd Alyssa Wallace
3rd Jamie Clanchy
4th Joel Cave
Rayden will now go on to the Rotary competition in May. The words used in the spelling bee range from those quite often used to some the
adults in the room struggle to spell, however the atmosphere is one of friendly and fun competition. We wish Rayden all the best for the night
and suggest he learns these words – panjandrum, cabotinage, misocainea (I’ve got more if you want them Rayden! – Cathie).
PUPIL OF THE WEEK
Grade
PREP L
1/2R
1/2P
1/2H
3/4K
3/4Y
3/4D
5P
5A
6L
P.E.
ART
SCIENCE
Student
Xavier Gardner
Caroline Woods
Keira Hall-Teuma
Tiana Morgan
Mitchell Crosland
Shayla Hendahewa
Nicholas Hooper
Zachary Lynch
Claire Diss
Daniel Penny
Mitchell Crosland
6O
Violet Bastos
Jamie Pender
Hollie Pickering
Aussie Pride Award
Reason
For his fantastic effort with his writing.
For consistently giving 100% in all her learning.
For a great job reading at home every night.
For happily settling into her new school with a positive attitude.
For showing much improved emotional resilience in class.
For working very hard during Mathematics.
For top marks in multiplication including 2x2 digits.
For always being respectful to others and using Library time effectively.
For being well mannered and showing initiative helping visitors at our school.
For a great effort learning about prime & composite numbers.
For showing a great understanding of Polo Hockey rules whilst umpiring.
For giving 100% in Art.
For showing extra enthusiasm while doing their research project.
The Aussie Pride Award is an initiative
of the Rotary Club of Canterbury.
This award will be presented to
students who, through significant
acts, demonstrate the ANZAC values
of initiative, persistence, mateship
and courage to achieve.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Hayley Rooney
Xavier Gardner
Brock Tadd-Lennox
Jake Szabo
Ryan Grose