Gisborne Primary School

30th May 2019 No.15

CHALK TALK Diary Dates

TERM TWO:

JUNE 2019

Mon 3rd June Gr 5 Parliament Incursion

Wed 5th June Gr 6 Parliament Incursion

Thur 6th June Oral Health Grades 1/2

Frid 7th June District Netball

Tue 11th June District AFL

Wed 12th June Oral Health Grades 1/2

Wed 19th June Oral Health Grades 1/2

Thur 27th June Preps for 2020 Tour / Info Session 9:15am

Frid 28th June Last Day Term 2

TERM THREE:

JULY 2019

Mon 22nd July Preps for 2020 Tour / Info Session 9.15am

Mon 29th July Curriculum Day Pupil Free Day

AUGUST 2019

Fri 30th Aug Curriculum Day Pupil

Free Day

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear families,

Transition programs for Year 5/6 students At Gisborne PS students have access to a range of transition programs for students and information for parents. We provide school tours across the year for new families starting schooling or moving into the area and information sessions in November, December for families while the pre-school students participate in their four transition sessions. During Term 4 students at all year levels participate in several transition sessions with their new teachers in the year level classroom spaces to learn about their program for the following year. Gisborne Secondary College also offers a range of opportunities for senior primary students to experience their teachers and facilities through their transition programs in Years 5 and 6. A group of Year 6 students recently visited the school to participate in a Bike Ed program with VCAL students. The college also offers an Enrichment Program each term for students in Years 5 and 6. Please see information about Art, Technology, Science and Horrible Histories programs attached to this newsletter and complete the Expression of Interest form if you are interested in your child participating. The correct online link for expressing interest to participate in the Enrichment Program is https://signup.com/go/xxZWOPT (rather than what is in the attachment).

Oral Health Screening Year P/1/2 Sunbury Community Health has been offering a FREE dental service to P/1/2 students at Gisborne Primary School in Term 1, yesterday and further days in the coming weeks. There are no out-of-pocket costs for any child. As part of this program, a dental practitioner comes to the school and provides dental screening, application of fluoride, and discusses developing good dental habits with your child. A report is provided after the check-up, with information on your child’s screening and whether a further appointment is required. The main purpose of a screening visit is to identify any major dental issues and also provide your child with familiarity to the dental environment and process. This visit has a preventative focus, as we emphasize good oral hygiene and diet practices. Even if your child sees their family dentist there are still benefits to participating in the program. If you would like your child to participate in the dental screening program, there is still an opportunity to return the forms for the remaining sessions scheduled at the school. Some families have not taken advantage of this excellent program that educates students and monitors their oral health. Sunbury Community Health is interested in feedback about why families are not accessing the service. Please email me or the school if you have any comments.

Presentation of the Annual Report and Feedback regarding the Year 5/6 BYOD The 2018 Annual Report will be presented at the start of the school council meeting next Wednesday, 5th June, at 7pm. This takes about 15 minutes. Parents are invited to come and hear about our progress towards our School Strategic Plan goals and the improvements in student outcomes.

As reported last week, the school and parent groups have been discussing phasing out the BYOD program for Year 5/6s. Whilst Year 6s will continue to use their iPad next year, it is possible that the Year 5s will not require their own iPad. At the school council meeting we will confirm our decision about this program. If you would like to voice your opinion on the changes proposed please send your email comments to me or Justine Elliott, Chair of the Education Sub-Committee. Parents are also most welcome to attend the Education Sub-committee meeting to finalise our decision at 6.30pm, prior to the school council meeting. Julie Soutter

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Caring Hearts, Caring Minds, Caring Actions

Wellbeing – Values/SEL

I am absolutely blown away by the amount of students who are visiting

me each day to exchange their 5 tokens for a values wrist band. I am

so proud of the students and their

efforts towards displaying the

expected values at GPS. Students

are working hard to receive their

tokens and wrist band.

Congratulations to you all. I think

you are amazing.

As part of the Social, Emotional

Learning (SEL) approach at GPS, students and staff have

been discussing ‘Random act of kindness’ and what this

means to receive or give a random act of kindness. Students

have identified different ways they could show others they

care and the emotions linked with this. This links in with our

value of Caring and students are building their

understanding of this. As parents and teachers, we model

this behaviour to our children/students.

I wonder what would happen if we all did one random act of

kindness to another?

Please see a link to a clip: ‘Kindness Boomerang’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)

Last Thursday, members of our wellbeing team attended the next day of training in the School

Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approach. It was evident to us that the work that is

happening at GPS is positive and in the right direction of supporting students with their learning,

staff with providing a calm and engaging learning environment, and families with guidelines

and opportunities to ensure a friendly and safe school community for all

members. In line with an ever changing school environment, it has been

identified that we have needed to add in two columns to the student

matrix to ensure these areas are experiencing a calm and respectful

space for all involved. Please see the adjusted student matrix with the

additional columns of ‘Office’ and ‘Sick Bay’. These expectations will be

introduced to the students in the coming week.

Have a wonderful weekend

Kind regards, Lisa Maxwell

A Jam Packed Sports Report—From Mr G!

Essendon Player Visit Slowly but surely I’m working on turning every non-Essendon supporter at our school from the dark side to enlightenment……….starting with the Year sixes. On Monday, our Year sixes had a visit from four Essendon Footballers. The players spoke to our students for approximately 30 minutes about different aspects of their life as AFL footballers. They spoke about over coming challenges in their football career, diet, leadership and what a day in the life of an AFL footballer looks like. We also ran a Q & A for the kids to ask questions about topics they were interested in. We finished the session with a kick on the oval where the Bomber players (and our boys and girls) showed off their extraordinary talents. I was extremely proud to receive feedback from the players that they thought our kids were fantastic and one of the better schools they’d been to. Well done Year sixes! Below are a couple of pictures from Mondays visit.

Running Coach I was fortunate to secure the services of Mark Carey (local running coach) to chat to some of our District and

Division runners. This timely visit enabled Mark to chat to the students who are representing our Division this

Wednesday about race preparation, handling nerves, warm-up and stretching and race tactics. I’ve got no doubt

the tips he passed on will hold them in good stead for Wednesday and beyond. If you have a child who has shown

an interest in running (cross country or athletics) Mark’s information can be found at the bottom section of the

newsletter. Mark is pictured below with some of our students during the coaching session.

Tennis Program This week wraps up a four week program of tennis for all of the Year 3-6 students. Local coaches Leigh and Glen Chapman who have over 10 years’ experience in coaching ran a program for most the Year 3-6 grades that catered for all age groups and abilities. Hopefully their knowledge and passion for the game has rubbed off on the kids and sparked a bit of interest in this great game. The Sporting Schools program is part of a Government initiative that fully funds programs like this one to encourage students to become more active by getting involved in sport outside school. A big thanks to Leigh and Glen for all their help throughout the program. If your child is interested in getting involved in tennis, Leigh and Glen’s information can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.

Congratulations to the following students who received the Student of the Week Award last week

PA — Mabel E PB — Henry T PD — Thomas H 1A —Isobel G 1C — Ruby O 1C— Scarlett H 1D— Jakob O 2A — Jack I 2B — Rex V 3A — Alicia A 3B — Phoenix S

5B— Joshua B 6B — Pepper O 6B— Lucas M 6C — Harrison A Artists of the Week: PD- Alex W 2A - Zane G 3C- Kayley H 5A - Ebony S 6C - Jake G

Health Information — Confirmed case Influenza B

A student in Grade 5 has a confirmed case of Influenza B. The student is currently away from school until all symptoms conclude, as part of the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulation. More information available at https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion/school-exclusion-table Symptoms of Influenza B include the following:

Fever or feeling feverish/chills.

Cough.

Sore throat.

Runny or stuffy nose.

Muscle or body aches.

Headaches.

Fatigue (tiredness)

Vomiting and diarrhoea—more common in children than adults

If your child has any of these symptoms, they must remain at home for the duration of the symptoms. It is also recommended they attend their GP. If the GP confirms they have Influenza B, please notify the school as soon as possible. Contact the office for more information if required.

Thank you for all the donations of clothing for our sick bay

Thanks to your generosity, we have received many donations of small pants and shorts for our sick bay, as well as underpants and socks. Thank you also to the family who donated larger sized underpants for bigger

children. We are most grateful for all of these donations. We have plenty now in the event of an emergency.

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book Club brochures will be distributed to all students today.

Ordering needs to be completed online by 9:00am Friday 7th June via the following link: www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP

We hope you enjoy developing your children's home library whilst supporting our school (20% of all sales from

Book Club goes to Gisborne Primary School).

Just a reminder that book orders will be sent home with students. If any orders are gifts and should not be sent

home with students, parents may contact the PFA on gisborneprimarypfa@gmail.com or leave a message a

the school office regarding arrangements for collection.

Thank you for your support

Local History Book published by Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts

Historical Society

Now on Sale $25 each

With over 163 local history

articles from early settlement to

more recent times

This makes an interesting read for

long term residents and newer

locals

Articles from the GREAT GISBORNE

GAZETTE

Contact Frank 0417 146 584 for

more details or visit the Historical

Society at the Court House

4 Hamilton Street GISBORNE

Wednesdays 10am to 4pm.

PERMISSION & PAYMENTS DUE

AMOUNT DATE DUE

Year 5 Parliament Incursion Online Permission & Qkr Payment $13 DUE

Thursday 30th May

Year 6 Parliament Incursion Online Permission & Qkr Payment $13 DUE

Thursday 30th May

District Netball (selected students Grades 5/6)

Online Permission and Qkr Payment $4 DUE

Wednesday 5th Due

2nd Term Instalment for Family Fees. $56.25

Qkr Payment Due Friday 7th June

Camps, Sports & Education Funding (CSEF) $125 per student

Applications to office & copy of current HCC

No later than last day Term 2 (Friday 28th June).

No extensions available

PAYMENTS, PERMISSIONS AND OTHER ITEMS DUE

Lost Property is CALLING………… Is anybody HOME? This is a message from all the lost jumpers, jackets, raincoats, hats and other miscellaneous items—asking for their owners to come and find them! It is very cold in the hallway especially at night time! Please come and rescue us soon!!

Thank you in advance

HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIDE….……………...

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Canteen News Important Changes to Wednesdays Menu

Term 2 PLEASE READ

As part of our healthy eating program, we have made changes to our canteen menu from Term 2 onwards. On Wednesdays, only water will be available for ordering. Students will be unable to place orders on Wednesdays for any other type of drinks such as fruit juice or flavoured milk. There are no restrictions on ordering any drink types on Fridays. The menu will be as usual.

The aim of this change is to encourage students to limit the consumption of high energy and high sugar drinks e.g. once a week and see them as a treat.

The Australian Government Healthy School Canteens recommendations are that discretionary items are offered only twice a term. We will be following these recommendations by the end of the year.

Assistance for Canteen — helpers needed Each Friday the canteen needs volunteers to help with the preparation and serving of

food from the canteen. If you can offer an hour or two—all help is

gratefully appreciated! You just need a current Working with Children Check to help

out. If you are available—just email the office at gisborne.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

CANTEEN

ROSTER Fri 31st May Fri 7th June

9am—11:30am 2 helpers

required

2 helpers

required

12:30—

2:30pm

2 helpers

required

2 helpers

required

Turning bottle top lids into prosthetic hands

YOU can make a difference!

We need your bottle top lids!

Envision is on a mission to create 100 prosthetic hands out of bottle caps, with 3D printers, which will then be donated to children in need across under-serviced countries.

About 500 grams worth of recycled bottle top lids and 40 hours of work is needed to create one hand!

At Gisborne Primary School we are coming on board with this world wide community project and we would like you to assist us with collecting 2000 bottle top lids by the end of this term. This is only 1 lid per student per week.

These lids can be from milk, soft drink and juice bottles.

These bottle top lids can be dropped off at Mrs. Lopes’ classroom 6B.

A big thank you to Jack and Tracey Miles for helping with this project.

For more information you can watch the YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP0VcknTjJg or visit the Envision website at https://envision.org.au/envision-hands/

MISSION NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

Submitted by Mrs Blake (Grade 6)

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(Brrrrrr) Gisborne Library is hosting special Saturday Story times over Winter The first Saturdays of the months. 1st June, 6th July and 3rd August at 10.30 Ages 3-6 years Specially targeted for families who are unable to come to our children’s sessions during the week or prep children who "miss" story time with Georgina. No bookings required just turn up for some great stories, funny songs and a Winter craft. Happy Winter! GOLDFIELDS LIBRARY CORPORATION Ph: 5428 3962 8 Hamilton Street Gisborne 3437

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Hot Shots program

Group lessons

Private lessons

Squad training

Holiday clinics

Gisborne Tennis Club Fb: Chapman Tennis Coaching

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