Important Dates For Your Diary

September

5th SMART8 Yrs 3-6

5th Electrical Engineering 3:30 – 4:30

5th Mandarin Classes 3:30 – 4:30 Yrs1-2

6th Chinese Museum/Dining Experience Yr 5

6th Coding 1:30 – 2:30 and 3:30 – 4:30

6th Walk to GWSC Production Yr 5

7th Old Treasury Building & Gaol Yr 5

7th Chess 1:30 – 2:30 and 3:30 – 4:30

8th District Basket Ball Round Robin

11th Year 6 Camp –

15th Year 6 Camp

19th 2018 Prep Transition Session

21st Responsible Pet Ownership Prep

22nd LAST DAY OF TERM 3

Assembly 1:30

Early Dismissal 2:30

October

9th FIRST DAY OF TERM 4

9th After-School Robotics Rescue Club Members

10th 2018 Prep Transition Session

10th After-School Lego League Robotics Members

11th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

12th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

13th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

16th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

16th After-School Robotics Rescue Club Members

17th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

17th Electrical Engineering 3:30 – 4:30

17th After-School Lego League Robotics Members

17th Mandarin Classes 3:30 – 4:30 Yrs1-2

18th Swimming Program Yrs P-3

18th Coding 1:30 – 2:30 and 3:30 – 4:30

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Members of the Glen Waverley Primary School Community, Welcome to another fabulous edition of our school newsletter where so much information is shared! In this fortnight’s newsletter, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on our fabulous Concert whilst also updating everyone on a few other issues. School Gymnasium Update The progress of our new gymnasium continues to be on track besides the wet weather. Currently the builders are pouring the concrete pads (which will hold the steel columns) and the concrete footings which hold the weight of the walls. They are expecting the steel to be delivered this week and the frame will be erected very soon after that. This is a very exciting part of the project as the frame is almost identical to a “meccano set” – I’m sure the children will really enjoy watching this take shape! The bricks are scheduled to be delivered within 2 weeks and if all goes according to plan, we should start to see the shell once we return from the school holidays – how exciting!

Transporting the Children To and from School Once again, thank you everyone for the amazing manner in which you are now alighting and collecting the children from school. Overall it has been extremely successful however I write to remind you not to park in No Standing areas and also not to stop the car on High Street Road and ask the children to either enter or leave the vehicle. Both of these practices are very dangerous and if seen by the Police or By-Laws Officers, you will be fined.

UNIFORM SHOP

Situated in the West Wing on the School Grounds

Open Monday between 3.00 – 4.30 pm

Wednesday between 8:15 – 9:30

Closed Public Holidays and School Holidays

Orders may be left with the office

SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS

Lunch orders are available from our service provider Balance Living

Catering five days a week.

Ordering is done through an online service, details of which are

available on our website or visit

http://www.balancedlivingcatering.com.au/

school-lunch-ordering.html

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT (Cont’d)

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The City of Monash are aware of the issues our school community faces hence they are in the process of altering parking conditions in Kennedy Street in order to create 2 minute parking zones between 8:30 and 9:30 am and 3 and 4 pm. Please refer to the City of Monash letter in this newsletter for further information. Once the proposals have been approved I will inform the school community.

2018 Enrolments I would like to remind families with children who will be beginning school in 2018 that we are taking enrolments now and that they are also closing rapidly as we only have a very small number of positions available. I strongly encourage you to ensure you return your child’s enrolment form to Jenny, Kylie or Julie in the main office as soon as possible. We also ask that members of our school community assist us by informing any of their neighbours of the enrolment procedures and direct them to the office to collect an enrolment form or our school website – www.glenps.vic.edu.au. School tours are available every Tuesday morning commencing at 9:30 and also upon request. Please call the school on 9802 9938 to book a tour.

Our 2017 School Concert As I reflect on last week’s concert the first thoughts that come to mind are, “Oh what a night! What an amazing evening of singing, dancing and musical mastery!” that was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Once again the children were absolutely amazing as they proudly showcased their wonderful talents with such enthusiasm, commitment and sheer enjoyment that only the younger generation can exude in abundance. A sincere thank you, well done and congratulations to all of the children as they were once again, simply amazing! As mentioned on the night, I am incredibly proud of the staff at our wonderful school as they continually go well beyond expectations in order to not only provide the children with the best possible education, but to also ensure they were thoroughly prepared for the concert. A sincere thank you to all of the staff for their efforts leading up to and during the concert and a special well done and thank you to Ms. Elisha Park, Ms. Jess Wood and Mr. Aubrey Hudson for their fabulous leadership and coordination!

Finally, another special thank you to our wonderful school community for your unyielding support with everything our school undertakes. The Glen Waverley Primary School community really is amazing and something that the staff and I cherish on a daily basis. Thank you everyone!

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The children have written some amazing reflections and recounts, I hope you enjoy them as much as I have: Sid (Year 2)

1. What was the highlight? The most awesome and favourite part was when watching the Best Day of My Life song. I loved the grand finale.

2. How did I feel before I went on stage? I felt like I was in a big and giant rush. I also felt my heart breaking and being scared. I felt nippy and starting to get in the learning pit.

3. How did I feel during the production? My heart was really beating fast. I felt like I couldn’t stop laughing. I felt that now I was in the learning pit and the productive struggle by overcoming my fears from before.

4. How did I feel after? I felt successful and really proud. I felt it was the best day of my life. I felt the “eureka” moment!

5. If I had a time machine what would I change? Where I sit and the time we did it. I would want it to be longer (the concert)

Sanuk (Year 2) 1. What was the highlight?

Watching all of the other classes perform. 2. How did I feel before I went on stage?

I felt butterflies in my tummy and awkward. 3. How did I feel during the production?

I felt very embarrassed and demeaning 4. How did I feel after?

I felt really satisfied and overjoyed. 5. If I had a time machine what would I change?

My singing because it wasn’t thunderous enough!

Year One Students – Kritthik, Krisha, Anuram, Nartana, Jordan and Quin. Our Concert Reflections

What I liked Next Time I would ……

My parents and sister said my performance was very awesome

Move a little more quicker to the front and back

Seeing all of the performances Know the stage director better

The teachers performed the ghost busters, it was really COOL!

Not be nervous

The dancing actions Spread out so I would have more room

The costumes I would smile more

The big stage I would be more confident

The parents being very proud of us Not be scared when I came out

All of the students smiling Know the directions better

Performing on stage Try not to be nervous

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT (Cont’d)

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Shaurya (Year 2) – My Concert Reflection On the 31st August was our concert day. I was thrilled and excited but I was also feeling a bit tense (nervous). When I got on stage I was even more tense and thrilled but when I got to the front I felt dizzy and I was going to fall off the stage but I said to myself, Shaurya you can do it, don’t be stressed!”. That made me feel confident! Gargi (Year 2) – My Concert Reflection There were butterflies in my tummy, my body was shaking like lightening with fear on the stage and even when I was not on stage. My outside was looking fairly cheerful, but inside was completely opposite. I saw loads of people in the audience looking right at me. Fear was uncontrollable in my trembling body. At the end I was starting to feel relief coming into my body. When I couldn’t find my mum I was feeling really stressed. When my mum came I was very relieved. I was a little cranky at times because I was really tired. I was feeling joyful to go home and sleep in my peaceful bed.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED A PRINCIPAL’S AWARD RECENTLY: Prep D

Aimey and Abdullah for writing amazing recounts about the Prep Late Night at School 1B

Sashane, Tiger and Cardin for being really responsible members of our school community

Nartana, Jordan, Quin, Krisha, Anuram and Kritthik for writing amazing reflections about the school concerts 1E

Melody, Senon, Shriram, Nikhil, Zachary L, Reyansh , Yasson and Vihas for writing amazing reflections about the school concerts

2A

Mihika, Zen, Isaac, Ryan Jayee and Thehan for writing amazing fractured fairy tales 2C

Thisha and Movindee for creating a musical poster

Dinara, Kenuli and Saveesha for being great friends

Saloni for making her very own fidget spinner

Gargi and Shaurya for writing amazing recount about the concert 2D

Sid and Sanuk for writing amazing reflections about the school concert 3A

Matthew for writing amazing recounts about the school concert which is featured in the Kids Corner section of the newsletter

3D

Darshini and Avani for writing a beautiful song about dancing 4A

Simran for making her very own fidget spinner 4B

Sayuni for achieving first place (overall) at the Waverley Invitational Gymnastics competition. Sayuni and her team achieve the following: Floor, Beam and Bars - first place, Vault - second place

4C

Jessika for using the Learning Pit to become a fabulous canoeist

Joy for being a great friend 4E

Daniel, Renon, Gaviru and Chenitha for being really responsible members of our school's community

Eva for making amazing progress with her English learning

Keisha for being a very supportive friend 5A

Thinuri, Sandhi and Anuk for completing amazing video entries for the SBS National languages competition 6E

Abi for writing and amazing piece about car racing which is featured in the Kids Corner section of the newsletter

PRINCIPAL’S

AWARD

PRINCIPAL’S

AWARD

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT (Cont’d)

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Happy Birthday to the following children who celebrate their special day during the second half of August:

Prep A: Ava Prep B: Nethuka Prep E: Vikas and William 1A: Otis 1B: Lochie, Anuram and Krisha 1E: Cyrus 2C: Lara 2D: Kaya 2E: Peeyush 3B: Tristan 3C: Janessa, Shanza and Kevin 3D: Akein and Jeremy 4A: Anu 4B: Ravindu, Ben and Yug 4C: Bhavesh 4D: Joseph, Liam and Rehansa 5A: Thinuri, Pawan and Sajid 5B: Chathu and Harani 6A: Isara, Rebecca and Kertikrohan 6B: Sanja 6C: Carrie

Wishing everyone a safe and happy fortnight, Frank Catalano Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This year we will be participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. Through this

program we hope to get additional educational resources for our school. In order to

participate all we need you to do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths.

From Wednesday 26th July to Tuesday 19th September or while stock lasts, we are collecting

Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers. You will get one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every

$10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the Woolworths Earn & Learn

Sticker onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet and when it’s complete, the Sticker

Sheet can be dropped into the Collection Box here at the school (located near the

office)or at Woolworths The Glen.

At the end of the promotion, we’ll be able to get some great new equipment. The range is

extensive and offers lots of items ideal for our students – including resources for Maths,

English, Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sport and for our library. If

you’d like to know more visit woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn

Regards, Mr Catalano and Staff Glen Waverley Primary School

WOOLWORTHS EARN

AND LEARN PROGRAM

26th of July to 19th of

September 2017

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets from the Junior School Council representatives for the Concert Raffle. A total of $584.45 was raised! This fantastic fundraising effort will go towards purchasing audio visual and physical education equipment for the school’s new gymnasium. Just to let you know, the Concert Raffle will be drawn at Assembly on Monday September 18th.

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Instant Messages, News &

Alerts At Glen Waverley Primary School we are

conscious of building a ‘learning community’

through the sharing of information, thus we

send information to you electronically via

FlexiBuzz, a phone app which has been

specifically designed to shortcut many time

consuming communication tasks.

ADVANCED NEWSFEED

For simplicity, all posted information is

viewed in one place, the newsfeed. The

newsfeed shows, in date order, all posted

messages, pdfs and images; making it easy for

parents to find things

SELF MANAGED LISTS

There is no managing of phone numbers or

email lists. Each person registers, then simply

ticks on information they want to receive. And

should they need to, they'll also find it easy to

change their selection at any stage.

The “Kids’ Corner” section of our school newsletter provides the opportunity

for the children to showcase their talents or communicate something special

The Kids Corner section of this fortnight’s newsletter have been written by Abi in Year 6 who is very passionate about racing cars and Matthew from 3A who wrote an amazing report on our School Concert.

The “Kids’ Corner” section of our school newsletter provides the opportunity

for the children to showcase their talents or communicate something special

Concert Rehearsal Backstage

Report

Today I got to go backstage during

concert rehearsal to see what happens

behind the scenes.

I saw everything that happens, that

the parents won’t see. For example,

Miss Park using the sound desk to get

the music going. I also saw where all

the students’ line up before they go

on stage.

I saw Andy putting the props on stage

they included a car from Back to the

Future, Pac Man and the phone box

from Dr. Who.

It was very dark in places, but the

lighting was good on stage. Miss

Park kept talking to some random guy

who was making the lighting work for

each song.

Concert Night

School Concert night!

The night started with Mr. Catalano’s talk for

a very long time thanking all the parent’s for

coming and how wonderful the concert was

going to be which was put together by the

classroom teachers.

Then Time Wrap concert started!

A group of preps went on the stage first they

did Rock around the Clock, which was an

amazing start to the concert. Then my class

3A preformed Yellow Submarine. All my

friends looked happy, hippy and they did a

fantastic job.

The last performance in the junior concert

was by the teachers performing Ghost

Busters it was really cool because there was

a mystery ghost!!!

Miss Park, Mr. Hudson and Miss Wood did a

fantastic job putting the junior and senior

concert together.

It was a fantastic night.

BY MATTHEW

3A

Glen Waverley Primary School 774 High Street Road, Glen Waverley 3150

Ph: 9802 9938 Fax: 9886 1590 Email: glen.waverley.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.glenps.vic.edu.au

The advertisements in this newsletter are in good faith but no responsibility as to the quality of the products or

services offered is accepted by the school

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The advertisements in this newsletter are in good faith but no responsibility as to the quality of the

products or services offered is accepted by the school