HEIGHTS HYPE

October 17th 2014 Newsletter 16

Happy Heights Day– Wednesday 29th October

Over the past 2 weeks I have been invited into the Yr 3/4 classrooms to

learn about the initiative undertaken by the students as they’ve focused on

‘Graffitti’ in the community. It was great to see the passion and desire

from the students who aim to ‘make a positive difference’ within their

school and local community. As such, letters were written to the local city

council and School Council President as a

proactive strategy towards this goal. The children

and Mrs Robinson have organised a ‘Happy

Heights’ Day to raise awareness within other

year levels at school and to involve all students in showing they care for their school

and community. A notice with all of the details about ‘Happy Heights Day’ has

been sent home to families.

School Photos

A reminder that school photos are being taken next Tuesday. We ask all children to arrive in full uniform,

looking neat and tidy for their special photo day. If you wish to purchase new uniform for school photos

please see Krystal in the school office on Monday.

Arrival at School

The teachers and I have noticed a few children arriving at school quite early and before teachers are on duty.

Could I ask all parents to ensure their children are

arriving no earlier than 8.40am as teachers are on duty

from 8.45am. If any children are needing supervision

before school, please utilise the Before School Care

Program, run by Camp Australia. Children are well

cared for, get breakfast and enjoy the social activities

with their friends. Information about the ‘Out of

School Hours Care’ program is available from the

school office.

Ready Set Prep

Our enrolled 2015 Prep children visited the school

today as part of their transition program into school. It

was great to see the

confidence they

already exhibit as

they interacted with

their peers and the

teachers.

Kind Regards,

Cheryl Clark

Tuesday 21st October School Photos

Wednesday 22d Multicultural Day

Wednesday 29th Happy Heights Out Of Uniform

Day

Friday 31st CASSE Zoo Excursion

Monday, 4th November Melbourne Cup Day

(Public Holiday)

Thursday,6th Cup-a-thon

Wednesday 12th to

Friday 14th

Year 3/4 Camp

Wednesday 19th to

Saturday 22nd

RACV Challenge

(selected students)

Monday 24th to

Friday 28th

Year 5/6/Camp

Monday, 1st December Curriculum Day

(pupil free)

IMPORTANT DATES

ENROLMENTS We are starting to finalise our

student enrolments to assist with

planning for 2015. If you know

of anyone who is still to enrol,

please inform them to contact the

school to organise a tour and

collect an enrolment pack.

Orders due:

Wednesday 22nd October

CANTEEN NEWS: Friday 24th October Special Lunch:

Chicken Wrap With lettuce and your choice of mayonnaise, bbq or sweet chilli sauce.

& Yoghurt with raspberry or mango sauce

& Nudie Juice

(apple, tropical or apple & blackcurrant)

$6.50

Thank you for your support, Linda Eames Canteen Manager

Welcome back to Term four everyone for what promises to be another exciting and busy term for all of us! I would like to officially welcome Mrs. Cheryl Clark into the position of Principal at our wonderful school. I know that many of you may have already spoken or met with Cheryl. We are very pleased to have Cheryl on board with the school community and I know that you will all make her feel very welcome and a part of our terrific school community. Our first Ready Set Prep for Term 4 took place today Friday the 17th October. A reminder that this term we will only be accepting Frankston Heights enrolled students into the program. This will allow us to see the children interacting socially with their peers and to establish their buddies for next year. If you have not enrolled your

child, please contact the school office as soon as possible, as places are filling quickly. Next Tuesday 21st October is School Photo Day. Please ensure that your child is in full school uniform , with school colours only for hair ties etc. It seems that the weather will be kind to us next week so our photos should look stunning when taken outdoors. If you require family portraits on the day please collect an order form from the office prior to Tuesday.

Next Wednesday 22nd October is our Multicultural Day. A huge amount of effort has gone into the preparation for the day with Mrs. Oke and Mrs. Theodore putting finishing touches to the exciting program. We look forward to seeing many of you at the school for the day’s events and watching our talented students perform on the day and enjoy the many activities and performances planned. The day will begin with a multicultural concert in the school hall at 9.00 featuring the songs and dances that have been learnt by our students. Not only do we have a very busy Multicultural Day next Wednesday but we are also going to be hosting an event to promote the use of Smiling Mind in schools. On the day we will have several government representatives and media at the school. Several of our Year 3 / 4 students will be involved along with Ms Bridget Sowersby, who introduced the Smiling Mind Program to the school. Smiling Mind is a mindfulness/meditation app. More details

will be sent to the families of children that will be involved early next week. Don’t forget that we all must have a Sunsmart hat at school every day for outside at recess, lunch and any other outdoor school activities. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly and permanently labelled with their name and in good condition. Replacement hats may be purchased at the school.

Have a great weekend everyone! Carole Gagiero

SAVE THE DATE The Year 6 Celebration Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 17

December at Frankston Heights. Further details to follow.

SCHOOL NEWS:

2015 BOOKLISTS – Booklists for 2015 were handed out on Tuesday. If your child has not

brought one home, please see the office to obtain a form. Books DO NOT NEED TO BE

PAID FOR UNTIL BOOK SALE DAY – 11 December, 2014. Parents wishing to pre-pay

can do so using the options on the form.

SCOUT’S AUSRALIA RAFFLE - Our school raised $481.50 from the Scout’s Australia

raffle. A huge thank you to the many families who purchased tickets in this raffle.

3/4 CAMP MEDICAL FORMS—medical forms for the year 3/4 CYC City camp have been

handed to students. Please complete these and return them asap. If you require another form

please see the front office.

RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFITS – Our school received $95.97 in September from the

Ritchies IGA Community Benefits Program. Thank you to all our families who support

Frankston Heights Primary using their community benefits card.

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE—WILL END IN 2014. EMA WILL NO

LONGER BE AVAILABLE IN 2015.

‘Happy Heights Day’ The Middle school have been investigating our local community and have agreed that keeping our

school looking its best is a priority for them. The children are eager to raise funds through a ‘Free

Dress Day’ to enable the school to purchase equipment to enhance our school grounds and

buildings.

When: Wednesday 29th October

Dress: Free Dress - as colourful as you can

(NO coloured hair spray or chalk)

Cost: Gold coin donation

Callan M

Alec Z

Kyah M

Shae B

Ben Y

Luci B

Ethan C

Aiden D

Monika N

Lochlan H

Yan C

Wynter B

Kyle C-R

Alex D

Bella T-W

Judy S

Daniel P

Lily D

Brayden H

Braith S

Junior Homestead News!

It has been a positive start to term 4. We welcome Braith and Jake to the Junior

Homestead. We are also excited to welcome Mrs Hawkesworth back after her well

deserved long service leave. The students were keen to share their holiday

experiences, and here are some highlights from their writing.

On the holidays I went to the maze. I looked at some flowers, lily

ponds, fish and frogs. I really liked them. Then Mum and I

thought we should have some ice-cream. Yum!

Waihanea

Ding! A! Ling! My alarm went on. I woke up immediately. It’s

the first day of the school holidays. Wait a second I thought

that means we get to go to the Royal Melbourne Show. “Yay!”

I accidently woke up my sister Matilda. I quickly ran to her

and said “Matilda! Matilda! Wake up we are going to the

Royal Melbourne Show” “Oh yeah we are.” “ Lets wake up

mum and dad.” “Ok!” We quickly ran upstairs. “Mum, Dad

wake up !” They woke straight away. We are going to the

Royal Melbourne Show.

Olivia

It was my birthday. Lauren, Maicy, Mum, Dad and I got into the

car to go to the zoo. When we got to the zoo we went in.

Sienna

On Wednesday I went to the movies to see The Boxtrolls.

I had told mum I wished to see it in 3D but we didn’t. In

the movie a little kid was screaming so I didn’t hear half

of the movie. This was very disappointing.

Anthony

The Junior Homestead have been involved in workshops highlighting the importance of Cyber Safety. In the world of technology we live in, it is not only important our children are able to navigate and use technologies to their advantage, but are safe while doing this. ‘Hector’s World’ is an Australian Government program “designed to support and encourage participation in the digital economy by providing information and education which empowers children to be safe online.” “Cybersmart is a national cybersafety and cybersecurity education program managed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), as part of the Australian Government's commitment to cybersafety. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of its target audiences of children, young people, parents, teachers and library staff.” The children have used the information provided to them through the website to discuss safe practice when online. They have reflected on their own and family use of technologies and discussed not sharing personal details on line. The program promotes always asking permission before sharing details if required or using a nick name when required to provide a user name. The children’s involvement and insight has been very positive. If you wish to view this web site it can be found at www.cybersmart.gov.au/young%20kids/visit -hectors-world.aspx

Science at Frankston Heights!

What an exciting term in Science! Children have been learning all

about Physics and many aspects of the physical world.

The Middle School have created wonderful

machines that able transfer force across a

distance. From domino trains to marbles

moving down ramps, we had many different

ways to defeat the menacing Captain Evil! It

was great fun with the children really showing

off their knowledge of how force will be

transferred between different objects.

The Senior School had an amazing exploration into

light and the ways that it moves. They were able

to create their own shadow play and describe the

ways that light can be absorbed or bent around

objects.

The Junior Homestead also explored the ways that sound travels and

can be created in a variety of ways. They created ‘String

Telephones’ and there were many messages sent across the Science

Room!

This term, we will be learning all about Chemistry as part of our studies

in Science. Children will take part in a number of experiments that

will highlight the changes between a solid, a liquid and a gas and

learn how these changes will occur!

I can’t wait for another amazing term of scientific discovery at

Frankston Heights!

With the glimpse of warmer days, now is the time to think about

‘s and safety.

Check the gas cylinder on your barbecue before you turn it on. A cylinder must not be

refilled if it hasn’t been tested for more than 10 years or if the cylinder has been damaged.

You can exchange gas cylinders at a reputable supplier

Check the hose to make sure it has not perished

Check the connections to make sure they are tight and that the O rings are in good

condition and have not cracked or split

Use your barbecue in a clear space. Never use it indoors or in a confined area

Remove excess fat from the barbecue after each use to prevent fires

Do not use barbecues in windy conditions as the burners may blow out, risking a gas

leak. Barbecues don’t have a safety device to turn off the gas if the flame goes out

If a fire occurs, don’t try to extinguish the flames if it is not safe. Turn off the gas at the

meter or cylinder but only if you can do so safely

For more information go to: www.cfa.vic.gov.au

You are warmly invited to a Celebratory Morning Tea

Sunday November 30, 2014 at 10am for the 150th anniversary of Cudgee Primary School

Please RSVP to the school by November 15th

Please feel free to forward on this invitation to any past students, staff or interested community members. Cudgee Primary School invites families to find out more about our school community, by calling to arrange a school tour or coming along to annual school events: Cudgee Primary School Night Market (Fri 28 November 5 – 8pm) Cudgee Primary School Concert (Tue 9 December 6pm). Fiona Selway (Principal) and Matt Dodson (Classroom Teacher) Cudgee Primary School 3 Hallowells Rd, Cudgee 3265 p: 55676346 m:0438659095 e: cudgee.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.cudgeeps.vic.edu.au