Carlton Gardens Primary School 5 April 2019

Family Details

Just a reminder to families to please ensure that your contact and family details including emergency contacts are valid and correct. If your circumstances have changed please let the office know ASAP as we often find out that numbers or addresses have changed or that emergency contacts are not available to assist in an emergency. You can check your details in Compass. If you are unsure, please contact the office to check.

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Instagram

We are now on instagram. You can follow us @carltongardens

Twitter

We are on twitter. You can follow us @carltongardens

CGPS BYOD

Families are welcome to source their own iPad for the BYOD program or they can purchase their iPad through our JB HiFi School Portal. This portal is open to all of our families. To purchase go to: www.jbeducation.com.au/byod Enter the code: CGPS2019

Attendance Update

Absence SMS

If your child arrives after 9:00am please ensure that your child is signed in by the teacher in the foyer or or by the office. If they are not signed in you will receive an SMS stating that your child is away.

Calendar Events

5th April - Last Day of Term 1 - 2:30 Dismissal

23rd April - First Day of Term2

25th April - ANZAC Day

2nd May - District Cross Country

3rd May - Prep Wildlife Xposure Incursion

10th May - Parent/Carers Morning Tea

17th May - Curriculum Day

22nd May - 2020 Prep Open Morning

24th May - Whole School Open Morning

7th June - Parent/Carers Morning Tea

10th June - Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

20th - 21st June - Grade 1 Camp

24th June - Reports Available

26th - 27th June - Parent Teacher Interviews

28th June - Last Day of Term 2 - 2:30 Dismissal

15th July - First day of Term Three

Number of Days

Days lost to holidays taken in school time

721

Absences 1451

Days Late 770

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School Photos

Professional Practice Days

From the commencement of the 2018 school year, each teacher in Victoria became entitled to one day per term (four days per year) release from their scheduled duties, including teaching, to focus on the improved delivery of high quality teaching and learning. These days are in addition to existing pupil free days and pro-rata for a teacher employed part-time. The work undertaken on these days will be consistent with departmental and school priorities and selected from the following areas - planning, preparation, assessment of student learning, collaboration, curriculum development, relevant professional development and peer observation including feedback and reflection. During these days your children’s class will be covered by specialist teachers. The four professional practice days will create opportunities for teachers to reflect on and improve their practice and to have the opportunity to engage in purposeful collaboration so as to impact student learning.

Conversations About Learning

Engaging in a conversation with your child about school and their learning can be difficult at times. So why not start with sharing your story about your day before you begin with asking them about their day.

•What are you most proud about today? •What did you discover today? •How did it make you feel today? Why? •What next? What could you differently? Then…. Try these questions which might help you get a different response beyond what you are currently getting!

•What feedback were you given today? •How did that make you feel? •Who was that from? What could you do differently tomorrow?

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Bicycle Helmets

It is an expectation that all students who ride bikes or scooters to school wear a helmet. Victorian law states that anyone riding a bike or scooter needs to wear an approved helmet. Failure to do so can result in a fine.

For more information visit: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-safety-education/helmet-tips-for-parents-and-carers

We Want Our Students To Tell Us What They Think!

We value student voice as a means to improving student engagement, wellbeing and quality instruction and are conducting a survey to find out what your child thinks of our school. The Attitudes to School Survey is an annual student survey offered by the Department of Education and Training to assist schools in gaining an understanding of students' perceptions and experience of school. Our school will use the survey results to plan programs and activities to improve your child's schooling experience.Students from Year 4 to 6 at our school will participate in the survey. Your child will complete the survey online during school hours using a purpose built secure online survey tool. It is important to note that we are not in any way “testing” your child. Your child has the right to refuse or withdraw from the survey at any point before, during, or after completion of the survey.

Your child will be provided with a unique login to complete the survey. The student login is an assigned identifier that may be used to link data for statistical and research purposes only. All responses to the survey are kept anonymous in the response file. Personal identification data will not be recorded in the survey response file. This ensures that the confidentiality of your child’s responses is protected at all times.

This year the Attitudes to School survey will be conducted at our school over the period Monday 29 April to Friday 7 June. The survey only takes 20 minutes to complete and occurs during your child's class time.The survey results will be reported back to the school before the end of term 2. All survey data that is made available in reports are for groups of students only so that no individual student can be identified. Data suppression rules are used for schools with low student numbers per year level. If you would like more information, please speak to your child’s teacher or visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/performsurveyat.aspx

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Apps To Be Aware Of in 2019

BIGO LIVE - Live Stream

Kind of like Twitch and YouTube, BIGO LIVE lets teens stream live video of themselves that other users can see and comment on in real time. You can also receive and send "Beans" -- BIGO's term for virtual gifts -- that cost real money. You can

level up and improve your ranking by logging in every day and sending gifts. The platform is designed for people who supposedly want to get famous, but it seems to be filled mainly with people competing for gifts.

What parents need to know

BIGO has a lot of mature content, including sexy talk and clothing, and users' comments are often predatory and explicit. Also, its focus on status and spending money, as opposed to creativity and talent, makes it feel shallow.

Like - Magic Music Video Editor

Similar to the video lip-synching service Tik Tok, Like lets you create short videos that often involve lip-synching. You can also follow other

users, climb a leaderboard (based on how many likes you've gotten), send direct messages, and send virtual gems -- that cost real money -- to other users.

What parents need to know

Also like Tik Tok, Like features mature music and dancing and allows strangers to interact. The leaderboard motif encourages kids to post frequently and gather likes -- basically to keep kids on the app longer and increase their circle of friends (which only benefits the company). So while it can be creative and fun, it's best used with strict privacy settings by teens who are savvy about keeping themselves safe online.

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FOCUS: EVERY DAY COUNTS: Reasons for absences!

The three main reasons for absence are: 1. Sickness – There are always times when students need to miss school, such as when they are ill. It is vital that they are only away on the days they are genuinely sick, and setting good sleep patterns, eating well and exercising regularly can make a big difference. 2. Holidays - It is vital that holidays are planned during school holidays where possible, and not during the term if it can be avoided. 3. ‘Day off – Think twice before letting your child have a ‘day off’ for a birthday, shopping days or just staying home. Remember when your child is absent they could fall behind their classmates as every day counts!

If for any reason your child does not attend school, then you can work with our school to ensure he/she does not fall behind. Daily reading should always be completed if your child is at home.

Grade 5/6 Camp Video

Our Grade 5/6 students had an amazing time on camp. We would like to thank all of our staff for giving up their time to take the students on camp. You can see images later in the newsletter and on our website.

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Ride2school Day was on the 22nd of March 2019. The Bicycle Network came to our school to help - big thanks to the Bicycle Network!

The first event of the day was walking to school, there were places to meet and equipment to decorate with all sorts of glitter, garlands, confetti and much more. Everyone was amazed when they walked through the gates. People saw stands with smoothies and warm hot chocolate with big crowds of people. We heard the sound of music playing and people laughing and chatting with friends. I am sure that the smoothie stand was most popular because there was a humongous line of people waiting, plus it was no ordinary smoothie stand- there were these cool bikes with built in blenders so that when you peddled the smoothie started to blend! There were many delicious, fruity flavours. They where so bright and luminous in colour and very tasty. After the stands were packed up, there was a fun filled parade and prizes to be won for the best looking bike/scooter and the most active and energetic class. The prizes got donated by Velo Cycles and The Bicycle Network. Woolworths also donated up to 200 pieces of fruit to CGPS. Thank you so much for your support! Later we had an early assembly and that was when some brave kids from Grade 6 announced the lucky winners of the best looking bike/scooter /skates/skateboards, the winners were…

Amanda and Florian - Grade Prep Else and Evalie - Grade 1 Ryx and Marcus - Grade 2 Adam and Devanshi - Grade 3 Parth and Medhansh from Grade 4 Zoe and Pranavi - Grade 5 James and Molly - Grade 6

This day was one of the best days yet,I hope we do this next year! This will get us active and fit and will help the environment !!!!! - Lise 4A and Kira 4C

You can view images from Ride2School at http://www.carltongardens.vic.edu.au/articles/155

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Grade 5/6 Camp Images

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CGPS After-School Robotics (Term 2 2019)

TIME: 3:45pm to 4:45pm

LOCATION: Carlton Gardens PAC

COST: $200 for 8 sessions (Exc GST)

Maximum of 30 students

DATES: The grade 1-3 program will run every Thursday from the 9th of May to the 27th of June.

The grade 4-6 program will run every Wednesday from the 8th of May to the 26th of June.

**This is an important note for students who have already completed at least two terms

of a Robokids program**

For several weeks throughout the term, as well as learning more complex coding skills, returning students in grades

1-3 will build & program robots of their own design and returning students in 4-6 will be given design briefs that

require them to design, build & program robots that can perform a range of tasks (this is prototyping).

Grades 1 - 3

Robokids will be running our build and code after-school program for children in grades one, two and three.

Students will be using the Lego WeDo 2.0 robot kits and iPads. Each week the children will have the opportunity to

complete a new build and learn a new coding concept/skill. Perfect for kids who like to build, be creative and enjoy

figuring out how things work! No experience necessary.

Booking Link for Grades 1 - 3: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRUM

Grades 4 - 6

Children will work in pairs and use the advanced LEGO EV3 MINDSTORMS robots and software. During the initial

part of the course, students will focus on understanding how the individual components (sensors, motors, gears) of

the robots work and how to program them. Once the students demonstrate mastery of this, they will be presented

with more complex challenges that require multiple components functioning simultaneously. The programming

required for these challenges becomes significantly more complicated.

Booking Link for Grades 4 - 6: https://www.trybooking.com/BBRUN

If you have any questions then please contact Claire Grady at clairegrady@robokids.com.au or on 0405 523 975.

See our website listed below for more information about our award winning programs

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LUNCH ITEM ONE

SALADS Greek Style Salad with Feta and Olives (GF)

Brown Rice & Mixed Bean Salad (GF)

Thai Style Noodle Salad (GF)

Quinoa, Tabouli & Tuna Salad (GF)

Pasta Salad (GF)

Pic(k)nic Box – Vegetarian (GF)

Pic(k)nic Box with Ham (GF)

SUSHI Sushi - Teriyaki Chicken Hand Rolls (2)

Sushi - Cooked Tuna Hand Rolls (2)

Sushi - Avocado Hand Rolls (2)

Sushi - Cucumber Hand Rolls (2)

Sushi – Vegetarian Hand Rolls (2)

BAKERY Cheese and Bacon Roll

Cheese and Vegemite Scroll

Supreme Pizza Roll

Topped with Only Cheese Roll

PITA PIZZAS Margherita Pita Pizza

Ham and Pineapple Pita Pizza

Fresh Tomato and Italian Herb Pita Pizza

Spinach & Feta Pita Pizza

SANDWICHES, ROLLS & WRAPS Ham, Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

Turkey, Cranberry, Lettuce and Cheese Sandwich

Ham and Cheese Roll

Gluten Free Ham & Cheese Sandwich (GF)

Simple Salad Roll

Gluten Free Ham & Cucumber Sandwich (GF)

Vegemite Sandwich

Mild Salami and Salad Roll

Beetroot and Salad Roll

Roast Beef, Fruit Chutney, Cheese and Lettuce Roll

Cheese and Salad Roll

Wholegrain Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

WRAP (GF) Ham and Salad

Chicken and Salad Roll

LUNCH ITEM TWO/THREE

FRESH FRUIT & VEG Fresh Fruit Combo

Freshly chopped Orange Segments

Freshly chopped Strawberries with Green Grapes

Apple with Lemon Juice, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

Freshly chopped Cantaloupe & Watermelon

Freshly Chopped Watermelon pieces

Chopped Carrot, Cucumber, Red & Yellow Capsicum

Freshly chopped Pineapple with Orange Pieces

Lightly Steamed Corn Wheels & Broccoli

Sugar Snap Peas, Beans & Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry Tomatoes with Tasty Cheese & Rice Crackers

BAKED GOODS Choc Chip Cookie

Fruit Bun

Hedgehog Slice

Finger Bun with Sprinkles

Banana Cup Cake (GF, DF)

Iced Cup Cake

Choc Cup Cake (GF,DF)

Blueberry Muffin

Apple & Cinnamon Cake

YOGHURT

Chobani Yoghurt - Strawberry

Chobani Yoghurt - Blueberry

Chobani Yoghurt - Passionfruit

Chobani Yoghurt – Plain

Chia, Banana, Coconut and Strawberry Bowl

DIPS & CRACKERS Tzatziki dip with Rice Crackers

Avocado dip with Rice Crackers

Spring Onion dip with Rice Crackers

Moroccan Carrot dip with Rice Crackers

POPCORN/SNACKS Cobs Popcorn, Lightly Salted

Cobs Popcorn Slightly Sweet, Lightly Salted

Lightly salted Fav’va Beans

DRINKS Apple Juice

Orange Juice

Nippy’s Chocolate Milk

Wholegrain ROLL Tuna and Salad

Salad with Ham (No Cheese) ROLL

Order Online up until 8.30am on the day the Lunch is Required!

Servicing CARLTON GARDENS PRIMARY in 2019! A Two Course Lunch is $8.95 and a Three Course Lunch is $10.35

AVAILABLE – WEDNESDAY’S & FRIDAY’S!

For more information check out our website

www.classroomcuisine.com.au

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Monday, 08th April to Friday, 19th April 2019

NOTICENOTICE - ALLERGY - Please ensure all food is nut free

Building Brighter Futures TogetherBuilding Brighter Futures Together

Monday 08 April

Tuesday 09 April

Wednesday 10 April

Thursday 11 April

Friday 12 April

AUTUMN IN OUR BACKYARD

MINICHEF

FOOTY FEVER

DREAM TO FLY

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

IN-SERVICE

Explore what nature has to offer during thissplendid season!

IN-SERVICE

Present to the judges your finest food creationfor a shot at the Mini Chef title. What will youfind in the Mystery Box?

+ $17.00

INCURSION-BUBBLE SOCCER

Interactive game of soccer inside inflatableballs.

+ $30.00

EXCURSION - LATITUDE

Bounce, Climb and Fly as you challengeyourself on the trampolines, rock walls andropes course at Latitude Heidelberg.

Arrive by 8.30amArrive by 8.30am

IN-SERVICE

Do you have a costume suited to our spacethemed day? Recreate scenes from famousspace movies, maybe you will make your ownlight saber or rocket!

Monday 15 April

Tuesday 16 April

Wednesday 17 April

Thursday 18 April

Friday 19 April

DR SEUSS

CLOWNING AROUND

AFRICAN SAFARI

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

IN-SERVICE

"The more you read the more things you know,the more that you learn the more places you'llgo." - Dr Seuss

+ $12.00

INCURSION - JUMPING CASTLE WITH SLIDE

Get your bounce on today as you jump aroundin the walls of the jumping castle.

+ $18.00

EXCURSION - WERRIBEE ZOO

Get up close and personal with the animals atWerribee Zoo today.

Arrive by 8.30amArrive by 8.30am

IN-SERVICE

Celebrate the Easter Season with us today!

SERVICE CLOSED

Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pmCarlton Gardens Primary School - 0431 608 071 215 Rathdowne Street Carlton VIC 3053

Daily price: $62.00 | Excursions and incursions are an

additional cost to the daily fee and are charged for each

child that attends whether they choose to participate or not.

Book now at oshclub.com.au | be quick as places are limited Customer Service 1300 395 735

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JOIN US THIS APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

FOR SPORTS CAMPS!Melbourne University Sport welcomes your children to join us for multi-sport and sport specific programs during the school holidays. These programs take place in

Parkville at the Melbourne University Sport Precinct.

Sports include:Athletics Tennis Cricket

Gymnastics Soccer Football Netball T Ball Volleyball

Taekwondo Dance Squash Drama Basketball Robotics

Dates:April 8 - April 18

Drop-off is from 8amActivities from 9am - 3:30pm

Aftercare from 3:30pm - 5:30pm

For more information and to sign up,please visit sport.unimelb.edu.au/sportcamps

or contact sport-camps@unimelb.edu.au

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Carlton Junior Football Club Auskick at Princes Park

WHO Girls and boys aged 4-10 WHEN Number 1 Oval, Princess Park

Just south of Ikon Park WHERE Sundays 9:30 - 10:30am from Sun April 28 -

Sun Aug 25 2019 (School Term 2 & 3)

Carlton Auskick & Junior Footy Club is a multicultural Auskick and kids footy club, based in Carlton. Everyone is welcome and the club welcomes hundreds of kids from multiple cultural backgrounds. Join us and have fun learning Aussie Rules Footy – the sport at the heart of Melbourne culture! We have a great mix of girls and boys with 2 girls-only groups. How do I register or find out more?

1. Check out the group on facebook.com/CarltonJFC; or 2. Google our website.

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215 Rathdowne Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia 3053

Phone: 03 9663 6502Fax: 03 9639 1220

Email: carlton.gardens.ps@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.carltongardens.vic.edu.au

twitter: @CarltonGardensInstagram: @CarltonGardens