Burwood Heights Primary School’s goal is to educate the whole child.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Phone: 9803 8311 Website: www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au

Email: burwood.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue 12

1st August, 2019

WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL - PREP

FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST HOCKEY 7S COMPETITION

MONDAY 12TH AUGUST SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING (EDUCATION/PERSONNEL & SERVICES AT 9.00A.M.)

WEDNESDAY 28ST AUGUST ROTARY PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST SUMMER SPORT (SENIOR SCHOOL)

MONDAY 26TH AUGUST SCHOOL COUNCIL

THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST FATHER’S DAY STALL

MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER DISTRICT ATHLETICS

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER SUMMER SPORT(Senior School)

FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER SCHOOL PRODUCTION

MONDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER BOOK PARADE 9.00AM END OF TERM THREE 2.30 AM

SCHOOL PRODUCTION – THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SUPERSTAN

SIX WEEKS TO GO!

It is certainly count-down time

A reminder that our school performance is an integral part of the school’s curriculum and it is expected all students will attend.

The students have worked very hard to learn songs, dance routines and speaking parts and understandably it is very important to them that their parents acknowledge the effort and time that students have put in to the production by attending and witnessing their achievements.

Your children have been given the opportunity to develop their creative skills and to work as part of a team. They are working together to achieve a common goal – the marvellous performance you will witness in September at the Besen Centre, Mount Scopus School.

Tickets will go on sale shortly.

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT YOUR CHILD IN THIS PERFORMANCE!

KIWANIS AWARDS

A week ago, the following students were presented with a Kiwanis Award.

Prep level – Ava SMITH – Ava is a courteous and happy student. She is extremely hard-working and persists with her work, even when she finds it challenging.

Ava is someone her teachers can depend on to responsibly perform tasks and sets an excellent standard for her classmates.Ava ensures to include everyone, whether it be during playtime or in the classroom. Her smile and bubbly personality is always a welcome addition to the class.

Junior School – Megan LE – Megan is a highly motivated student who always tries her best in and out of the classroom. She approaches everything in her school life with an open mind and unbridled enthusiasm,proving her strong work ethic and ability to go above and beyond what is expected. Megan is a selfless and friendly student, who will go out of her way to put others before herself, helping brighten the day of all around her.

Middle School – Aoife FOUCHE – Aoife is a quiet achiever. She is a delightful and most capable and responsible student. Aoife works diligently in all areas of the curriculum and contributes wholeheartedly in all areas of school life. Her creative talents include writing, dancing, singing and choir. Aoife is a kind, caring and empathetic friend to her peers and always does her best to include others.

Senior School – Lexie WILSON – Lexie is a hard-working and kind student who takes great pride and enthusiasm in her learning. She works extremely well with others and is a friend to all. Lexie is a kind and polite student who is a joy to have in the class. Her positive outlook towards all that she does is admirable.

STUDENT ABSENCES

All student absences must be reported to the school on the day of absence. This may be done through Flexi-buzz or

by telephone contact to the school.

INFLUENZA

It is that time of year again and here are some handy hints that might make this time of coughs and colds easy for everyone. Here are three key steps that might help. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advise that influenza is increasing throughout Victoria. Schools are also reporting higher rates of students affected by influenza. It is recommended that we should follow these important steps to respond to students affected by influenza at school: 1. Encourage students with cold or flu-like symptoms to seek medical attention. Common flu-like symptoms

include a high fever, a cough, a runny nose, loss of appetite, body aches and feeling extremely weak and tired. Diagnosis should only be made by a medical practitioner.

2. Any students with colds or flu-like symptoms should limit contact with others and stay at home until their symptoms have passed.

3. If a student becomes ill at school with these symptoms, contact the family and arrange to pick up the student.

4. Good general hygiene is the best defence against infection. Encourage students to wash their hands regularly. Ask them to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing.

Proper handwashing is one of the best ways to reduce spreading illness and staying healthy.

2020 SCHOOL NUMBERS

It is that time of year when schools are preparing for the following year and student numbers are critical to the school’s staffing structure. For many of you it must seem very early in the year, but for schools it is imperative that we have knowledge of numbers for staffing and other resources.

I would ask you to please complete the required Student Admission Enrolment Form if you intend to enrol a new student at Burwood Heights Pr imary School in 2020. This form is available from the main office or on the school’s website. It can be forwarded by mail if requested.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN PROMOTION

The collection of tokens by members of the community resulted in the school being able to purchase Science, Mathematics and Physical Education resources. Thank you all for supporting this promotional activity.

These students will receive their award at assembly Friday, 9th August:

Prep D: Hamsa Aljazaari and Wade Fletcher

Prep S: Sue-Anne Tan and Shelby Matthews-Rizk

Prep W: Letti McFarland and Justin Li

1/2B: Joshua Tran and Cathryn Sison

1/2K: Brandon Tin and Chelsea Wu

1/2M: Ekko Jia and Timothy Pryor

1/2R: Jessica Biddle and Evan Shen

3/4E: Winston Wu and Isaak Jarratt

3/4P: Lilly Fowler and Jack Suckling

3/4R: Charlotte Smith and Mason Smith

3/4S: Amaya Thalakada and Kaveesha Gunasekara

3/4W: Bella Miet and Joel Choi

5/6E: Ravindu Senevirathna and Olly Thorburn

5/6F: Marley Polydor and Erika Goldsmith

5/6K: Billy Leask and Mischa Teh

5/6L: Joshua Annat and Jasmine Richards

5/6P: Thenul Perera & Massimo Salanitri

PREP TO SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS

Prep D: Char lotte Roche & Jason Zhai, Prep S: Raphael Atkins & Sadheesha Gunasekara, Prep W: Ray Wang & Jame

Wang , 1/2B: Jed Psaltopoulos & Megan Le, 1/2K: Max Fu & Peninah Nyasani, 1/2M: Zoe Clarke & Maya Abbasi, 1/2R: Olivia

Finlay & Russell Ng, 3/4E: Jihoon Yoo & Saanvi Patel, 3/4P: Jamie Henderson, Lily Fowler, Manoli Mastorakis, Caitlin Van

Tonder, 3/4R: Kian Le & Krishiv Mahapatra, 3/4S: Malyta Chea & Savastian Theodoridis, 3/4W: Annabelle Luu & Emily

Thorburn, 5/6E: Lexie Wilson & Alier Wang, 5/6F: Jasmine Brice & Toby Chiarotto, 5/6P: Louis Baeppler & Angus Clarkson,

5/6K: Johan William & Jade de Run, 5/6L: Nancy Liu &Troy Chow

Our youngest members of the kindergarten are enjoying cooking activities this term. They have made Fairy Bread and Jelly which were both very yummy, next week we are making scones and pizza.

USEFUL SCHOOL INFORMATION and friendly reminders!

Lunch Orders

For lunch orders on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, we use Classroom Cuisine.

Orders must be placed before 8:30am and ordered online at www.classroomcuisine.com.au.

For lunch orders on a Tuesday, we use Subway. Orders must be placed at the office or on QKR by the

Thursday prior.

School Supervision

The school yard is supervised in the mornings between 8.35am and 8.50am and in the afternoon

between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. Students at school before 8.35am and after 3.45pm will need to go to

Before/After School Care with TheirCare.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is located in the Multi-purpose Room of the E.Wood

Centre.

It is open on Thursdays from 8:30am – 9:30am and 2.30pm – 3.45pm.

Orders can be handed in to the office at anytime.

Please note: payment must be made pr ior to uniform being given.

Please remember you must be enrolled with TheirCare to make a booking. Go

to www.theircare.com.au or call the service number 0487004078.

To ensure we have enough staff on duty, students must be booked in.

Everyone is welcome we would love to see some new faces!

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