Newsletter No. 4 March 14th 2018 Email: le.page.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.lepage.vic.edu.au Office Phone: 9583-8342

Term 1 Dates for Your Diary

Mar Fri 16th: Assembly Cancelled

Mar Tue 20th: AGM 6pm and the first meeting for the 2018 council 6:30pm

Mar Thu 29th: Last day of Term 1, 2:30pm finish (2:15pm assembly)

Principal’s Report

Our Vision

There is a prosperous path for every child.

Each journey is theirs to lead. There is a place, in which every child can shine.

Our Mission

Identify the talent, develop the confidence and create the leader.

Our Habits

Be Proactive (I’m in charge)

Begin with the End in Mind (have a plan)

Put First Things First (work first then play)

Think Win-Win (everyone can win)

Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood (listen before you talk)

Synergise (together is better)

Sharpen the Saw (balance feels best)

Our Attitude

Gratitude: Be thankful for what we have.

Empathy: Practice random acts of kindness.

Mindfulness: Keep in the present moment.

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Principal’s Report Preschool Visits Last week more than twenty preschools received transition brochures and Le Page promotion posters. It was a pleasure to meet so many preschool teachers and parents in our local community. It is rewarding to be welcomed repeatedly, by so many preschool staff, who are showing a real interest in our school. Official school tours begin in April. New Students Recently we welcomed three new students into the Le Page family. Each child has brought a vibrant energy and made friends with peers. Planning Week This week is planning week. Each day one of our teachers will meet with their Professional Learning Team, to plan next term’s curriculum programs. Some changes to staffing and grade structures are necessary in order for team planning to occur. Today Dani Odri covered F1 to release Marisha Gnanaratnam. Tomorrow Rachel Hill, Dani and Marisha will cover the students to release Jarrod Bradley. A replacement teacher will cover Rachel’s grade when she attends team planning on Monday. No Assembly this Week Four of our teachers will be attending a leadership program focused on teaching Numeracy and Literacy. With replacement teachers covering the grades on Friday, we have cancelled this Friday’s assembly. Free Drum Club Expression of Interest Jack Harris our music teacher has offered a wide range of extra-curricular activities so far this year. An expression of interest for Drum Club will be sent home this week. Should enough students show interest the free Thursday lunchtime program will begin in term two. School Council We still have a casual one-year position vacant. Any parent wishing to commit to the casual vacancy should contact the office. Next Tuesday March 20th, at the AGM, office bearers will be decided. Classroom Cuisine (Online Ordering) – Mondays and Fridays The Lunch Order service recommenced on February 5th. Classroom Cuisine is now offering a Monday and Friday service. Don’t forget to place your orders before 8.30am on the day. Copy of the menu at end of this Newsletter.

Sun Smart In term one and four our students and staff wear sun hats for safety during outdoor activities after 10:00am. Before and After-school Care Families requiring the out of hours care service are welcome to contact the program coordinator, Giancarlo Siclari on 9583 4283. The school-based service runs 7:30-8:45am and 3:45-6:00pm in the new building. The morning session rate is $7.50 per child and the afternoon session is $10. Birthday Wishes In our Le Page community, March is jam packed with birthdays. Students, parents and staff have all endured that very special song others love to sing, as we prepare to blow out candles. Thank you to all who sent best wishes to Rachel, Heather and me. Thought for the Week Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Charles R. Swindoll Kind Regards, George Danson

News from Before and After School Care The children have enjoyed having milo in the morning, playing with construction blocks and lego, colouring worksheets and drawing pictures. In the last week of this term, I have planned some Easter art & craft activities and Hot Cross Buns for the children. Please remember to enter through the double doors at the back of the BER Building and to sign in for Before School Program and sign out in the After School Program. I would like to remind you if you have outstanding fees that you need to pay please come see myself or Mrs Gillott in the office. Thank you for your support. Giancarlo Siclari.

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund – CSEF – It is not too late to apply To be eligible for this fund, a parent or legal guardian must on the first day of Term 1 or 2 be a holder of CentrelinkHealth Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card or be a temporary foster parent. The rate for this fund is $125.00 per year for a Primary school student. This is paid directly to the school to be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or excursion costs for your child. Application form are available from the school office.

STUDENT BANKING – Starts next TUESDAY

Kinder to Prep

Transition Enrolments 2019 E-mail or phone to book a school tour 77 Argus Street Cheltenham 9583 8342 le.page.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Vision There is a prosperous path for every child.

Each journey is theirs to lead.

There is a place, in which every child can shine.

Mission Identify the talent.

Develop the confidence.

Create the leader.

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Born to Soar Gifted and Talented Program Camps Before and After School Care Compass Platform Kitchen Garden

Physical Education Interschool Sports Visual Arts Performing Arts Orchestra Movie Making Italian

Digital Devices Lunchtime Clubs Resilience Project Electives Buddies Gould League Education Meditation

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