3rd August 2017

Persistence Confidence Getting Along Organisation Resilience

Department of Education and Training Survey The Department of Education and Training (DET) is conducting a survey to find out what parents think of Bonbeach Primary school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by DET that is conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents at each school. Please note: this is separate from the Survey currently being completed by parents. It is designed to assist our school in gaining an understanding of parents’ perception of school climate, student engagement and relationships with our parent community. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. The survey will be conducted online by ORIMA Research Pty Ltd and only takes 15 minutes to complete. The survey can be accessed via desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile at any convenient time within the fieldwork period from Monday 7

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August to Sunday 27th August. A random selection of parents will be invited via email to participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the survey are anonymous and results reported back to our school at the end of September. For further information, please contact the office or visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/performsurveyparent.aspx

Dear Bonbeach Girls, An invitation will be coming out to you next week to participate in a (free) 30 minute workshop with a professional teacher from the Australian Girls Choir. The AGC has developed a reputation as one of the country’s leading performing arts organisations, offering training in singing, dancing and performing for girls aged 5 to 18. They have 5,500 girls participating in classes across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The rehearsal venues in Victoria are located at Berwick, Box Hill, Caulfield North, Cheltenham, Essendon, Ivanhoe, Kew, Ringwood and Yarraville. 'At the AGC we believe that every child can learn to sing, and that the benefits of singing go far beyond the stage. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive choir, and offer all girls a position in one of the training levels of the AGC. The 30 minute workshops are fun and non-competitive and give girls the opportunity to experience the sorts of activities we offer.' The date of the workshop will be Tuesday 29th August, 9:20-9:50. Miss Thomas will also be attending.

REMINDER

Interschool Winter Sport Permission forms are due back by Friday 4th August. Forms returned after this date WILL NOT be accepted. Please ensure that your child doesn’t miss out.

Fri 28/7 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 1 Aerobics Raffle Money due back Mon 31/7 Free Dress Day fundraising for school aerobics team Wed 2/8 Book Week-A Fish Story Tue 1/8 Year 3-6 ICAS English Parent Teacher Interviews 3:40pm-7:30pm Fri 4/8 House Athletics permission form due Mon 7/8 Book Fair 8:30am-9am/3:30-4pm Tues 8/8 Book Fair 8:30am-9am/3:30-4pm Wed 9/8 House Athletics Day at Ballam Park Athletics Track Preschool Meeting 7pm Book Fair 8:30am-9am/3:30-4pm Thurs 10/8 Book Fair 8:30am-9am/3:30-4pm Fri 11/8 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 2 Book Fair 8:30am-9am. Sun 13/8 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market 8:30am-12:30pm Mon 14/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 1 Tue 15/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 2 School Council Meeting 6pm Yr 3-6 ICAS Maths Wed 16/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 3 Thur 17/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 4 Fri 18/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 5 Yr 5/6 Camp-Expression of Interest and deposit of $100 due Mon 21/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 6 Tue 22/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 7 Wed 23/8 Yr 3/4 Swimming Program-Session 8 Fri 25/8 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 3 Tue 29/8 Education Sub-committee Meeting 5:30pm Australian Girls’ Choir Workshop Fri 8/9 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 4 Sat 9/9 Preschool-Bunnings Keysborough BBQ Fundraiser Sun 10/9 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market 8:30am-12:30pm Tue 12/9 School Council Meeting 6pm Wed 13/9 Preschool Meeting 7pm Fri 15/9 Curriculum Day—No students required at school Tue 19/9 Education Sub-committee Meeting 5:30pm Fri 22/9 Last day of term 3-students dismissed at 2:30pm Sun 8/10 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market 8:30am-12:30pm

Term 4 Mon 9/10 Term 4 begins 9am Wed 11/10 Preschool Meeting 7pm Fri 13/10 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 5 Sat 14/10 Preschool Working bee 9am-12pm Tue 17/10 School Council Meeting 6pm Fri 27/10 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 6 Tue 31/10 Education Sub-committee Meeting 5:30pm Thurs 2/11 Music: Count Us In Mon 6/11 Curriculum Day—No students required at school Tue 7/11 Melbourne Cup Holiday Thur 9/11 ‘The Blame Game’ Senior Production Fri 10/11 Super Starters for Preps 2018 2:30pm-3:30pm-Activity 7 Sun 12/11 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market 8:30am-12:30pm Mon 13/11 Yr 5 The Island Camp depart Tue 14/11 School Council Meeting 6pm Preschool 2018 Parent Information Night Wed 15/11 Yr 6 The Island Camp depart Yr 5 the Island Camp return Fri 17/11 Yr 6 The Island Camp return Thur 23/11 2018 Prep Transition Morning-Session 1 9am-10am Tue 28/11 2018 Prep Transition Morning-Session 2 9am-10am Education Sub-committee Meeting 5:30pm Wed 6/12 2018 Prep Parent Information Night 6:30pm-7:30pm Thur 7/12 2018 Prep Transition Morning-Session 3 9am-10am Sun 10/12 Bonbeach Farmers’ Market 8:30am-12:30pm Tue 12/12 2018 Prep Transition Morning-Session 4 9am-12pm School Council Meeting 6pm Tue 19/12 Yr 6 Graduation Fri 22/12 Last day of term 4-students dismissed at 1:30pm

Congratulations to the following children who will receive Student or Class of the Week awards at next week’s assembly.

JDB Cooper H JTB Jazper N-J JDJ Kai G JMW Talia P JST Bridget K

JLH Tegan P JMM Sidney H

MC Sienna B MM Toby N MMT Lachlan W MS Kelvin S

Senior School: Mitchell H and Jasmin S Sport: SWI Indonesian: JDJ

Bonbeach Primary School is helping raise much needed funds for research into birth defects and diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, and a range of genetic disorders, by getting involved in Genes for

Jeans Day!

Wear your jeans to school for the day to help us raise awareness. A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated.

Auditions for the Senior School Production 'Blame Game' were held on Tuesday this week. At the time of writing, the play roles had not been confirmed. What can be confirmed is the date of the Senior School Production. Thursday 19th October, 2017. Thursday 19th October, 2017. Thursday 19th October, 2017. Thursday 19th October, 2017. Please, if you have a student in Grade 5 or a student in Grade 6, pop this in your diary (computer calendar, smart phone, text yourself and essential family members). Pass on the word to your friends who don't read the school newsletter. If you are a savvy techy who uses Facey Booky, please post and mail and stamp something for all to see! The Senior School Production 'Blame Game' will be presented on Thursday 19th October, 2017. There is a possibility this production will be the launching of the Bonbeach School Hall. Thank you, Miss Thomas

Tomorrow is Principal's Day. This is not a formal school event. It is an opportunity to recognise the valuable leadership at our school. This annual day provides a chance to recognise the tireless efforts of our Principal and Assistant Principal to make our school a vibrant and stimulating place of learning. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Ken and Patrick Walsh for their efforts and contribution to our school. Their efforts are appreciated. They both go above and beyond for both us and our children. If you would like to thank them you may wish to consider letting them know. Anita McKenzie School Council President

Please support Bonbeach PS by returning your completed sticker sheets to either Chelsea or Patterson Lakes Woolworths, or alternatively, to the

school office.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is open on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 8:50am-9:15am.

Prepaid completed orders forms can be left at the office to be filled. Orders will then be available for collection from the office.

Thank-you Sally, Mandy, Bonnie & Katarina

STUDENT SCHOOL BANKING

Please bring your student bank books to the school office on THURSDAY mornings.

Please remember to fill in the payment slip when depositing money into your account.

Thank you Wendy

Winter Sports

TOMORROW Friday 4th August

Year 5 and 6 children participate in Winter Sports at

9:30am at Bonbeach PS.

Bonbeach v Chelsea Heights

Parents are most welcome to come along and support us.

Additional School Photos can be ordered from the Arthur Reed Photos Website, School Leaders, House Captains and Junior School Council. Copies are $15.00 each for a 20x25cm photo. A copy of all photographs are available at the school office so you can view them prior to purchase.

Order online at

www.arphotos.com.au