HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT

Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Web: www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday November 17th

Prep Basketball clinic

Tuesday November 18th

-19th Band Tour

Wednesday November 19th

Prep Fire Visit Grade 2 Werribee Excursion

Thursday November 20th

2015 Prep Art room fun 9.00am-9.45am

Friday November 21st

School Photos for Grade 6 Graduation, Environmental monitors, JSC, Band

Monday November 24th

Prep and Grade 2 – HE Parker during PE - Tennis

Tuesday November 25th

2015 Prep Music Madness 9.00am – 9.30am

Wednesday November 26th

The Rings Open day – Grade 5 & 6 Prep Fire visit 2015 Prep – Kinder Picnic 12.45pm – 1.30pm

Friday November 28th

Prep Grandparents’ afternoon tea 2.30pm

Saturday November 29th

HEPS CHRISTMAS MARKET

Dear Parents,

THE MAROONDAH FESTIVAL – 9TH NOVEMBER

Congratulations to Mrs Nicky Marran, Bev Darling and their

wonderful team of helpers who worked both Saturday (setting

up) and Sunday all day at the Maroondah Festival. The stalls,

both lolly and interactive Bee were a huge success! Our

students: Erin, Jess, Ollie, Charli, Kyle, Liam, Lucy, Meg,

Molly, Reese, Tarni and Katrina did an outstanding job coaxing

passers-by to visit the interactive stall, and discussing the plight

of the bumble bee and the importance of bees to our food

source. They were complimented on numerous occasions for

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Issue 17 Fortnight ending November 14th , 2014

their manners and their communication skills; they were fantastic ambassadors for HEPS. Thank you to

all of you who contributed to the success of the day, it has taken months of preparation and hard work.

SWIMMING Staff and students have consistently assured me that the program at Nunawading Aquatic Centre is

excellent. I have had the opportunity to visit the students on few occasions and was impressed with the

quality of the instruction. The students are looking forward to the ‘fun’ day on Friday as a celebration for

their commitment to the program.

WORKING BEE

Thank you to Mr Wayne Smith and Mr Kieran Halpin with the support of Mr Brett Smith for the

construction of a retaining wall/seat between the main building and the BER Building. This is the start of

the paved garden area promised since the school’s 50th

birthday. Thank you to Mr Justin Staggard for

helping with the design of the garden (plans are attached to this newsletter). We anticipate that the pavers

will be placed before the end of the year as the construction develops, so if you wish to have a paver

included, this is the last opportunity before they are fired and placed in the ground.

NEW MOD 5 PORTABLE

The department has notified us that we will be receiving another portable which will be installed opposite

the current grade 2 portable; it will share the decking area. This is exciting as we will now have a grade 2

learning block where the grade two students will share a common area. This will impact a little on the

play equipment but as suggested earlier this year once the portable is in place we can focus on this part of

the school ground improving the quality of this play space.

BAND TOUR

Miss Ashleigh Yeates and her talented band will visit Bendigo on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

They will perform for three primary schools in the city and enjoy a night at the Bendigo Science

Discovery Centre. We wish them a wonderful time together and know that they will impress their

primary school hosts.

RECOGNITION OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Congratulations to the many HEPS students who are also members of the Heathmont

Uniting Netball Club and who participated in competition to support Janelle’s Miracle

Netball Classic, a fund raiser for cancer research. All of the teams did very well and

they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, despite the heat and long day. Congratulations to

the Under 11s Green team who were placed first in their section. These girls gave up

their Sunday for this worthwhile cause, demonstrating empathy and care for those with

specific needs.

Congratulations to Willow King for achieving her Grey Wolf with Cubs; this is a prestigious award which

requires overcoming considerable challenges and goals over a number of years.

Congratulations to Indy Spencer for achieving outstanding results in his violin exam; his music teacher

was thrilled but not surprised at his exceptional report.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Students in Years 4–12 are invited to apply online for student scholarships administered by the

Department. The scholarships open on Monday 17th

November

2014 and range in value from $350 to $800. You may find the

information below helpful:

Student scholarships administered by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)

Closing Date for Applications is 30 January 2015

Primary School Scholarships

Graham Davidson Scholarship

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Police Association

Valued at $800

Available for one year

One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 6 in 2014 in a Victorian school

Students who have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police

widow

Students involved in school and community activities.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2014 academic results

Evidence that the parent/guardian is a member of the Victorian police force, a retired member or a police widow

Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities.

Further information

This scholarship is awarded in memory of the late Graham Davidson for his bravery and devotion to duty.

John and Maud Askew Scholarships I

Scholarship details

Sponsored by Equity Trustees

Valued at $500

Available for one year

Several scholarships awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students completing Year 4, 5 or 6 in 2014 in a Victorian government school

Students involved in school and community activities

Families or students who demonstrate financial need.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant's 2014 academic results

Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and

community activities

Evidence of the applicant’s parent/guardian holding a Health Care Card, a

Low Income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card (Card

Reference Number required).

Further information

John and Maud Askew bequeathed funds for the benefit and advancement

of Victorian government primary and secondary school students.

Frank Carey Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship details

Sponsored by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division

Valued at $350

Available for one year

One scholarship awarded each year

Who can apply?

Students who completed Year 6 in 2014 in a Victorian school

Students who have a parent/guardian who is a financial member of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomtovie

Division

Students involved in school and community activities.

What documentation you need to provide?

Applicant’s 2014 academic results

Evidence of the parent’s/guardian’s financial membership with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Locomotive Division

Statements confirming the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

Quick Links:

Student Scholarships Website –

Information and online application process:

www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/

Last Call for Pavers As you may have seen the garden area between the BER and the main building is taking shape so we

would like to make a last call for any families wishing to purchase a paver to come to the office for a

template. The last day for orders will be Friday November 21st, after which we will have the tiles

made ready for laying during January. For only $30 this is a great opportunity for your family to make

their mark on our wonderful school.

LIBRARY NEWS – October 2014 LIBRARY STOCKTAKE – ADVANCE WARNING! Our library will be closed for stocktake from Monday 8 December. All books must be returned to the Library by Monday 1st of December so that they can all be shelved and ready for the count the following week. The last day for borrowing will be Friday the 21st of November. Overdue notices will go home regularly between now and then as a reminder for students to return their books prior to 1 December. Thanks in anticipation of your assistance in getting any books

back to the Library prior to the stocktake. PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE All students who have completed the Premiers’ Reading Challenge will be receiving their certificates at morning assembly over the next couple of weeks. Well done to all those students! THANK YOU! I would like to say a BIG thank you to all those wonderful parents who have offered to cover our new Library books so that they can be made available for student borrowing. We really appreciate the time you have taken to cover the books so carefully. Thank you to the following parents: Nicky Bevan, Cath Shalders, Kate Heymanson, Tracey Tauber, Sue Buckingham, Ozelm Alpcan, Karen Walduck, Andrea Juhosz, Leonie Browning, Nicole McDonald, Fiona Boyd, Alison Fairbank, Natalie Butler, Narelle Westcott, Joanna Bowers, Jude Ridley, Anne Thompson, Julie Cooper, Kate Cain, Zoe James, Katie Eather and to the other parents who have put their names down to help. We really appreciate your help and the students are so excited when new books become available for borrowing! Sue Austin Library

LIBRARY NEWS

HOOP TIME On Monday the 27th and Wednesday the 29th of October there were 18 students from grade 5/6 who represented the school in the regional HOOPTIME finals. All students showed outstanding sportsmanship and tried their hardest. It was an exceptional effort to reach this level. Unfortunately we had some tough competition and won't be progressing to the state finals, Although all students represented HEPS with pride. Well done to all children involved for their achievements.

SOFTBALL On Monday November 10th,13 students from grade 5 and 6 progressed successfully to compete in the Metropolitan Victoria Region Softball finals. Our Girls, captained by Tarni, showed great determination and sportsmanship to win two out of three games finishing third overall. A fantastic effort by the HEPS softball team. Michael Hodgson

Multi Age Tabloid

Sports Day Wednesday 3

rd December

Parent Helpers needed!! On Wednesday 3

rd December, students will be involved in an all-day Multi Age Sports Day, participating

in a range of sporting activities and games. We would love a few parent volunteers to help us with our

day by assisting with certain activities. The activities will commence at 9:20am and will finish at 3:20pm.

We only need a small number of parent helpers, so it will be first in, first served. Parent helpers will be

notified if needed.

Thank you,

Michael Hodgson and Kate Ruck

Multi Age Sports Day – Wednesday 3rd

December

Please return to the office by Wednesday 26th

November.

Student Name: Grade:

Parent Name:

SPORT NEWS

COMMONWEALTH BANK

In Term 3 we are thrilled to make the swimming bag and moneybox

available for order.

For any enquiries please contact your School Banking Specialist or call

the School Banking Helpdesk on 1800 674 496.

DID YOU KNOW?.........Attendance

For those families going on holidays please collect application form from the office which must be

completed and returned for Principal approval, PRIOR to your holiday, in accordance with the

Department’s requirements for attendance records. New notes for student absences available on Tiqbiz, in this newsletter or can be collected from the office.

To Principal: Miss Kitty Allard,

I wish to request approval for our holiday, (please supply details)

from ___________________________ to __________________________ inclusive for my

child/children

Name Grade

____________________________________ __________________

Parent’s signature Date

This note must be returned to the office as parent notification for permanent school records.

ATTENDANCE

JOVANNA PREP C For carefully listening to the Cinderella fairy tale and writing so many of the details you remembered. Well done!

ALLY PREP C For making excellent spelling choices when reading your ideas in your writing block.

WIL 1C For being such an excellent student in every way. You are a superstar Wil, we are so proud of your efforts this year.

RUBY 1A For her excellent effort during all class activities. Well done Ruby!!

OLIVER 1B For working really hard to complete all his work to an excellent standard. Keep it up Ollie!

LUKE 4A For your brilliant attitude and improvement during maths tasks this week. Keep up the fantastic effort!

CHARLOTTE 2A For always being respectful and thoughtful towards others. You are a star student darling!

MEG 4C For all your hard work during Mr Garvey’s maths group. What fabulous BODMAS skills you now have. You’re a super star!

MEG 5B For always displaying a positive attitude at school and kindness towards her peers. You are so ‘MEGnificent’!

CADE 4B The great positive attitude you display in the classroom. Keep up the great work.

JAMIE 2D For your positive approach to learning in the classroom. What a super star!

TELISHA 2C For improved work habits and presentation. Keep up the great effort Telisha.

IAN 1A For always trying his best during maths learning time.

JAKE 4A For showing great sportsmanship and being honest in our class cricket match. Well done Jack.

LUCAS 1C For taking off like a rocket with your reading. You are a super dooper reading star Lucas!

RHIANNE PREP C For overcoming your nerves to enjoy your first swimming lesson at school. It was wonderful to see you splashing with a smile on your face.

NATASHA 3B For your excellent oral presentation on the water cycle. You spoke so well and clearly understood the topic! Well done superstar

LUKE 4A For your impressive water presentation on the Bay of Bengal. You demonstrated confidence and knowledge on your topic, while presenting it in an interesting way!

BONNIE 2D For being super organised for swimming. Well done little starfish!

GIMHAN 4C For a fabulous oral presentation on the Nile River. You taught us all a lot about such an interesting place in the world. An outstanding effort!

BILLY PREP B For the way you swim just like a fish. We are all so proud of your confidence in the water this year.

ALICE PREP B For the speed you have been working this week. It is so fantastic to see you completing all your work.

BEN 5B For displaying such a positive attitude towards your learning. You’ve worked so well since the beginning of the term. Keep it up!

HUGO 1D Your attitude towards school and your efforts in the class room have been fantastic. Keep going little legend!

SOPHIA 4B Your kind nature, positive attitude and excellent work! You are a star!

CHARLOTTE 2B For wonderful reading and writing. Amazing.

ERIC 2C For your positive attitude and enthusiasm for reading. Keep up the wonderful effort.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions, swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account. ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account BSB: 063 – 191 ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330 Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

Canteen Roster

Monday November 17th

Julie Maxwell

Wednesday November 19th

HELP NEEDED

Friday November 21

st

Christy Norris Nicole Dennis

Monday November 24th

Andrea Smith

Wednesday November 26th

Gillian Szegi

Friday November 28

th

Nicky Marran HELP NEEDED

Monday December 1st

Nikki Arbuckle

Wednesday December 3rd

Michelle Chamberlain

Friday December 5

th

Cathy Davidson Sue Tilbrook

Monday December 8th

Stephen Pinchbeck

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

CANTEEN

AVAILABLE FROM CANTEEN FOR A LIMITED TIME

Homemade choc chip muffin 45g $1.00

Raspberry muffin 45g $1.00 Sweet & Sour chicken with fried rice $ 3.00

School Website Update

The new school website is up and running. It is now mobile friendly and very user-friendly too!

Under the ‘Parents’ page, there are testimonials. If you would like to contribute to this page, please

email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/Schools/Circulars/2014/Attendance_fact_sheet_every_minute_counts_art_v2.pdf?Web=1

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

When you purchase any goods at The Good Guys in Bayswater, please ask for a reward voucher so

that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please remember to forward to the school office.

For every $25 spent HEPS receives a

$1 Bayswater Buck

Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

Join our School Rewards

Program and every time a

student, family or staff

member purchases a pair of

shoes from the Athlete’s

foot stores, $5.00 goes back

to our school in the form of

sports uniforms and

equipment.

Advertisements

Dear Families,

This year Bakers Delight Heathmont would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase

delicious Fruit Mince Tarts or Lemon Tarts for the festive season. For every six-pack of

Christmas Tarts ordered, Bakers Delight Heathmont will give $2.00 to HEPS. They are also

offering 3 prizes for families that sell the most six- packs!!

1st Prize - $100 Bakers Delight Voucher

2nd Prize - $50 Bakers Delight Voucher

3rd Prize - $50 Bakers Delight Voucher

Simply fill in the details below with the quantity of Christmas Tarts you would like to order,

bring your order form together with full payment back to school by Wednesday 3rd

December and your Tarts will be delivered to school and ready for you to collect from

your child’s classroom on

Friday 12th December 2014.

The packs of tarts are the same price you would pay in-store however Bakers Delight

Heathmont will generously donate $2.00 from each pack purchased through HEPS.

Don’t forget to ask family and friends if they would like to order some too!

Many thanks

HEPS FUNdraising Team

Student

Name: Class:

Contact No:

Please find enclosed : $ credit card/cash/cheque (Please cross out not

applicable)

Being payment of Bakers Delight Christmas Tart order

Card No.

Visa Mastercard ( Please Tick)

Cardholder’s Name ……………………………………………………… Expiry Date : _____/_____

Cardholder’s Signature: ……………………………………………………Date signed: ____/____/14