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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
DIARY DATES
Thursday 24th February School Photos
Friday 25th February School Photos
BLPS Beach Disco
Tuseday 1st March Religious Education Prep-Gr4
Friday 4th March National Young Leaders Day
Tuesday 8th March Amy’s Amazing Adventure
Tuesday 15th March You Be The Star Visit
NEWSLETTER N0.04 24TH FEBRUARY 2011
NOTICES DUE BACK BY
Friday 18th February BLPS Beach Disco
Friday 18th February Singapore Deposit
Monday 28th February National Young
Leaders Day
Friday 4th March Amy’s Amazing
Adventure
Friday 11th March You Be The Star Visit
BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198
E-mail: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Visit our Websites : http:// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,
Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251
TRAFFIC ISSUES
Earlier this week I received an email
from an exasperated and obviously
angry parent complaining that some
parents were still parking their cars
in the main car park without
permission and thus creating the
impression of a double standard and
a lack of effective management of the
situation by me. I wrote back
explaining that we do not have the
resources to patrol the main car park
for three quarters of an hour every
day to ensure that no parents used it
without permission. Closing the gates
does not solve the problem unless
we have someone operating it at the
same time. Nonetheless, the
aggrieved parent has a point. By now
all parents must be well aware that
the main car park is a no-go zone
unless you have an approval card
signed by me. Please do not get upset
in the future if a frazzled principal or
assistant principal approaches you in
the car park if you shouldn’t be
there!
STUDENT DISCO FRIDAY Our PFA is again sponsoring a disco
night for our students this Friday in
our gymnasium. The previous one
held in term 4 last year was highly
successful and so we decided to
provide our children with another
disco before the colder weather set
in. We will
again be
employing
security staff
from U-Nome
Security
Services to
ensure the
overall safety
of all children. It is a great function
and we hope to see as many happy,
dancing children there as possible!
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTION (FAQ’s)
Q. Why have you stayed at
Berwick Lodge for so long?
A. Because I have! Being the
founding principal of this
fabulous school has been a
highlight of my life. I did not
set out to stay so long, but as
with is the case for so much in
our lives, things turn out
differently to how we plan or
contemplate them to be.
QUOTABLE QUOTE
‘If personal wealth could be measured
by the number of people you could
entrust with your life, how healthy would
your credit card look?’
HENRY GROSSEK
ASS I STANT PR INCIPALS ’ REPORT
PREP COMMENCEMENT OF
FULL DAYS
Our Prep Team reports that our prep
children have settled in well to the
routine of the school day and are now
ready to attend school for full days. As
of Monday February 28th, the Prep
dismissal time will be 3:30PM in line
with the rest of the school. Dismissal
procedures will remain the same with
parents/guardians/OSHC staff
collecting students from the classrooms.
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHTS
A reminder to parents to look out for
the appointment times being sent home
with the youngest child tomorrow
(Friday 25th February 2011) If you
are unable to make your appointed time
please let the relevant teachers know so
that they can reschedule a suitable
alternate time with you.
All of our staff are looking forward to
meeting the parents of their students.
HEAD LICE
Recently we have had several reports
from families of head lice and eggs
found in children’s hair. While we
realise that families are busy, we would
appreciate the support of every family
in checking and, if necessary, treating
their children for head lice.
To be successful in controlling the head
lice problem, every family would need
to commit some time to:
Check their children’s hair weekly
If any live lice are found, treat
immediately (complete follow
up checks and treatment)
If any eggs are found, apply lots of
conditioner, and patiently
remove all eggs
If every family is diligent in this
exercise we would be able to break the
head lice cycle at school. We thank
you in advance for your cooperation.
At school we will continue to conduct
head lice checks and contact families of
children with live lice to advise them of
the need to collect their children and
commence immediate treatment.
Parents of students found to have eggs
will be notified of the need to continue
treatment. We also appreciate
notification of lice infestations as this
assists us in targeting head lice checks
at particular classes or year levels.
SUPERVISION BEFORE AND
AFTER SCHOOL
Recently with the fine weather we have
noticed that many of our students are
arriving at school very early and
remaining in the school grounds until
late in the afternoon. Parents are
reminded that the yard is supervised
by staff between 8:45 and 9:00am in
the morning and 3:30 and 3:45pm
after school. Students in the
playground outside of these times are at
risk. If it is necessary for children to be
at school either early or late, then
parents should consider enrolment in
the OSHC Program or make other
arrangements.
Children are welcome to play on their
allocated playground when they arrive
at school in the morning, or if they are
waiting to be picked up after school.
They should not be playing on the
playgrounds of other levels unless their
parents are supervising them.
In the coming weeks we will be taking
note of students who regularly arrive at
school early in the morning and parents
will be contacted to discuss and resolve
this issue. If for any reason your child
has not been picked up by 3:45pm they
will be directed to the front office area
where they must wait until they are
collected. These measures are not
meant to cause any inconvenience.
They are for the safety and security of
all of our students.
NATIONAL RIDE 2 SCHOOL DAY
– WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH
Let’s get wheelie excited! Berwick
Lodge will be celebrating National Ride
2 School Day on Wednesday 16th
march, along with thousands of schools
around the country. We encourage
students and their families to leave the
car home on this day and get a taste of
the benefits, ease and fun involves in
choosing to walk and wheel to school.
We have arranged to have the police
attend our school on this day to engrave
the children’s bikes with identification
numbers to assist in the case of bikes
being lost or stolen. Further information
regarding this service will be coming
home shortly.
CITY OF CASEY CHILDREN’S
PLAN
The City of Casey is seeking
community feedback to assist Council
develop the Children’s Plan which will
help shape the future for families with
children up to nine years of age in the
community. The City of Casey is
committed to supporting the needs of
growing communities by planning
quality services and programs that are
important to families with children.
If you would like to provide your views
to help develop the Children’s Plan,
you are invited to complete an online
survey at www.casey.vic.gov.au/
currentconsultations. Alternatively, you
may obtain a copy of the survey by
contacting the City of Casey Children’s
Services Department on 9705 5200.
LYNNE BRENNER &
DEBBIE CUSACK
CANTEEN NEWS
Just a reminder that the
Canteen is not open on
Tuesday’s for the
remainder of the year.
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who received awards over the
last week:
Dylan PL Amber PL
Chole PW Andrew PW
Riley PC Sharn PC
Ajay PM Tanis PM
Introducing Our Specialist Teams Over the next few weeks each of our Specialist team will be introducing themselves through a brief description in
the newsletter. We are very excited to have a new team this year with Miss Tahnee Planner, Miss Sarah Vine, Mr
Nick Pryor and Mrs Olivia Cook joining us.
Hi everyone, this is Tahnee Planner and after three years teaching in the classroom here at B.L.P.S. I am very excited to be
the new Performing Arts teacher for 2011.
I am extremely passionate for the arts having had twenty years dance experience in classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary
& hip-hop. I studied VCE drama & dance, majored in drama at university and had wonderful experiences participating in
many school, university & amateur theatre productions.
This year students will participate in one term of each of the disciplines: drama, dance & music. I hope to instill an
enjoyment for performing and look forward to sharing their experiences, discovering their talents and enjoying the rewards
of performing arts.
There will be lots of exciting opportunities for the students throughout the year, one of which is J Rock (Junior Rock
Eisteddfod) open to grades 4, 5 & 6.
Please feel free to come and see me anytime. The Performing Arts Department appreciates and welcomes your support
with open arms.
Unlock your creativity in Performing Arts!
PERFORMING ARTS NEWS
Wakakirri and J Rock are performing arts events incorporating dance, drama and design. They
are wonderful opportunities for primary school students, Australia wide, to gain many skills,
develop self-confidence, express creativity, and have fun enjoying the experience of performing.
Last year B.L.P.S. thoroughly enjoyed participating in the story/dance section of Wakakirri.
Wakakirri’s focus is to challenge schools to make an impact on the world around them, to create a story with a
community message, make their work sustainable and share it with as many people as possible.
J Rock, the primary school version of Rock Eisteddfod, was rested last year and is back for 2011. Their focus is
on students making healthy lifestyle choices and learning the importance of being active and eating healthy foods.
It gives students an opportunity to express their creativity through music and dance in an eight-minute
performance.
Supporting J Rock’s focus and our students’ enthusiasm to be involved in a more dance-based performance, we
are excited to be participating in J Rock this year. Grades 4, 5 & 6 will have the opportunity to audition.
Melbourne performance dates are 8th August 2011 -19th August 2011 at Hisense
Arena Melbourne.
We aim for a team approach where the whole school community can be involved, for
students to be involved not only on stage but backstage, with set design and props
and parents to assist in sets, costumes, assisting on performance day and fund raising.
A reminder that students who wish to audition need to sign up by Friday 25th
February 2011.
Our auditions will be held the following week. GOOD LUCK!
Tahnee Planner
BLPS Parents and Friends News
Current Events BEACH THEMED DISCO – This Friday night from 4:30pm:
The time has finally arrived for our fantastic beach-themed disco! We are glad to say
that there are lots of you coming and it promises to be an amazing and fun night with
great music by Traceye Rapinett and dancing games as well as prizes awarded for great
dancing and best costumes. And remember, no bikinis please!
SUNSCREEN:
We have roll-on sunscreen available for purchase at the front office for $6.00 per stick. They are a great
compact size and are very useful for all children to have in their bags now with our lovely sunny weather!
Upcoming Events
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT - Friday 25th March 2011 from 5:00pm:
There is only one more month left before our wonderful night at the movies! “TANGLED” will be
screened at Akoonah Park on Friday 25th March 2011. Bring your car or stretch out on a picnic rug with
some pillows, perch on some chairs, get comfortable in or outside your car and enjoy the great
entertainment! There will be loads of food available for purchase including a sausage sizzle with sausages
in bread, with or without onion, available at a cost of $2.00 each, drinks will be $2.00 each. There will be
popcorn as well as a coffee van, an ice-cream van and a slurpee stall! Coffee
and gelati will also be available at the van’s prices. And of course you are also
welcome to bring your own food. There will also be stacks of entertainment
for the kids with a jumping castle for $2.00 per session as well as free face
painting. And should you be feeling the heat we will also have sunscreen
available for purchase for $6.00 per roll. Loads of fun for everyone! Tickets
are available at a cost of $20.00 per family, $5.00 per child and $10.00 per
adult. There will be some tickets also available on the night if you decide to
come at the last minute, everyone is welcome!
The PFA would like to thank you for your continued support.
Next Meeting: Thursday 3rd March 2011 at 1.30pm in Room 16. Everyone is welcome,
including toddlers. The PFA welcomes anyone wanting to join the fun and
help make a difference.
2nd Hand Uniform
Shop:
As advertised in the 2011 calendar (distributed to students last year), our
next 2nd hand uniform shop will be open in the school canteen on Tuesday
29th March 2011 from 2.30pm until 3.15pm.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BUSINESS ADVERTISING
Extending Literacy & Maths
Tutoring Program
Prep to Grade 6
Specialised Numeracy,
Literacy & Reading Programs
Private Lesson
Group Lessons
ASD, ESL & Koori students catered for
0432 127 119
BERWICK SHOW
Be sure to go and have a look at our
School Art Display this weekend at the
Berwick Show. The Berwick Show is on
Saturday 26th February and Sunday
27th February 2011. It is located at
Akoonah Park, Pricess Highway,
Berwick.
TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July for their 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Spain, Japan and the Scandinavian countries will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our little booklets of international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!
St Andrew’s Uniting Church
105 High Street, Berwick, 3806 (Enter off the Service road)
Pre-Loved books
BOOK SALE Saturday 19th March 2011
8:30am—1:00 pm
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS Lots of categories of pre-loved
books
Andy’s CAFÉ open
Casey Hockey Club
Hook in2 Hockey is Australia's national recruitment program and is designed as a fun and safe introduction to the sport of hockey.
Four week program commencing :
Monday 14thth Feb until
Monday 14th March
5.30pm to 6.30 pm Berwick Secondary College, Manuka Road,
Berwick Cost: $50.00 For Further Information & Bookings:
Jeff Reidy: jefreidy@bigpond.net.au
5941 5492 or 0407 511 206
BECOME A WEP HOST FAMILY Open your door to an international exchange student and expand your knowledge of other countries, cultures, lan-
guages and cuisines!
A place to call home World Education Program (WEP) is inviting you to experience another culture in your own home by becoming a
volunteer host family to one of our international students arriving in July 2011. Our students from Italy, France, Belgium,
The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Japan, Brazil and Chile are looking forward to experiencing life in Australia,
making new friends and becoming a member of an Australian family soon.
Messages from Overseas "I’ve always wanted to visit this country and I want to improve my English and I want to know a new way of living in
another country." ~ Georgio, Italy
"Australia is a beautiful country and I have always wanted to go there." ~ Jana, Switzerland
"Because of everything that’s told me, the people are so nice and open." ~ Roxan, Netherlands
Find out more! Getting to know your student before he or she arrives brings fun and joy to everyone involved.
Take the next step and contact WEP today to receive a full information pack for your family.
Nikki Medwell
Inbound Exchange Administrator
Phone: 1300 884 733
Email: wep@wep.org.au
Online: www.wep.org.au
It’s easier than you think and a fantastic experience for all!