RESERVOIR PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER No. 13 August 22nd 2018 PREP ENROLMENTS Do you have, or know a child who turns five by the end of April 2019? If so, they are eligible to begin school in February next year. Please complete an enrolment form and return it to our office. Our Transition program is in November; but please return enrolment forms as soon as possible. We do like to have the numbers organised so that classes, staffing and planning for the start of the year can be can be underway well before the end of the year.

FUNDRAISING AT BUNNINGS – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED On Sunday 9th September, our school is holding a barbecue at Bunnings at Thomastown (Dalton Road). We would of course be keen for parents to volunteer an hour or two on that day. A roster is at the office, so please add your name if you can spare some time. If you don’t call past school, please ring Kerry or Melissa and they would be able to add your name. The music students will also be performing there.

CONCERT! Yes we are holding a concert this year. The date has been set, so put it on your calendars. TUESDAY 30th OCTOBER! In an effort to keep this event family friendly and relaxed, we are trying a brand new format. There will be no sale of tickets, families will be invited to bring a picnic rug and food if they wish; as the concert will take place on the back grassed area. Already Maria Mirasgentis is beginning to prepare class performances. So make sure you keep the date free.

PROFESSIONAL READING for PARENTS & TEACHERS

Michael Grose, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including:

Thriving! Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

Anxiety disorders are currently taking a heavy toll on Australian children and young people. It’s been estimated that there will be at least four children in every Australian classroom who are experiencing an anxiety disorder at some stage during a year. Anxiety is not restricted to secondary schools either, with children as young as four now presenting with symptoms of anxiety, manifested in headaches, tantrums and refusal to go to school. Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is still a stigma attached to anxiety as people still seem to associate it with weakness and don’t understand the difference between normal feelings of stress and crippling anxiety. Anxiety is normal Anxiety is the body’s response to fear, real or perceived. It’s our body’s way of protecting us when we’re in danger. It’s completely normal to feel anxious from time to time. A child might feel anxious about speaking in front of their class or a teen might feel anxious about an exam. Those anxious feelings can act as a motivator to do more revision or be better prepared. With ‘normal’ anxiety, when the stressful event has passed, the anxious feelings pass too. We can liken our anxiety response to a smoke alarm. The alarm is designed to alert us to fire, a danger that can threaten our lives. Anxiety becomes a problem when the mind’s alarm system is extremely sensitive and responds when there’s no genuine danger present. Anxiety needs to be addressed when it starts interfering with daily life. Kids and teens with anxiety experience the symptoms when they’re actually quite safe; the danger is only imagined. And sometimes anxiety shows up for no reason at all. Parents are well positioned to provide kids with the tools and skills to regulate their anxiousness. Here are four critical skills to teach kids to help them self-manage feelings of anxiousness: 1. Breathing to calm down the anxiety When it comes to calming down anxiety, the brain ‘listens’ to the body. Kids and teens can show their brain they’re safe using deep, slow breathing. This type of breathing helps bring the brain down from high alert and signals the nervous system to begin to return to normal. Encouraging kids to practise deep breathing in between times of high anxiety is essential. By practising, they’re preparing their body to also be able to calm down using breathing when the fight or flight response is in full swing.

2. Mindfulness to bring kids into the present Generally kids become anxious about future events such as giving a talk, starting secondary school or going into an unfamiliar situations. They can be perfectly safe yet their bodies can respond as if they are in danger because they are thinking about what may happen. Mindfulness is a great tool to bring kids into the present and relieve them of their feelings of anxiousness. 3. Exercise to dissipate anxiety Exercise plays a huge role in anxiety management, yet children’s lifestyles are increasingly sedentary. Exercise and movement help kids regulate their moods and reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Play and exercise help to ease muscle tension, regulate breathing and induce the release of ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitters. 4. Thought-noticing to shift thinking Thought-noticing is a wonderful skill set that helps kids to better manage their mental health. When kids tune into their thinking, they can immediately distance themselves from it. Rather than being lost in the thoughts that are making them feel anxious, they can mentally step back and see the thought for what it is – a thought which comes and goes, and not a fact. Breathing, mindfulness, exercise and thought-noticing are best taught and practised when kids are not under stress. They are most effective when they become an entrenched part of kids’ lifestyles rather than an activity to be called upon from time to time. Great information and advice … thank you again Michael Grose.

Our Book Fair was a great success; further information is in this newsletter. We will celebrate Book Week during the last week of terrm. Check out the book winners for this year, and maybe get hold of a few of them to enjoy with your children. There will be an incursion during that week as well as our popular Book Character Parade and Activity Day.

PIT Gym finishes for the senior classes next Monday. It has once again been a tremendously popular and successful program. The levels of fitness, flexibility and strength have shown particular development along with amazing growth in confidence.

Helen Miller Principal

Crossing Supervisor Crisis Recently I canvassed Darebin Council personnel regarding the possibility of having the High Street pedestrian crossing supervised for the increasing number of our students who cross there. It became apparent that the real issue around supervisors is the fact that councils across Victoria cannot attract people to actually do the job. Darebin Council would welcome enquiries from anyone who is willing to take on this role. So please think about it, or maybe pass on this information to others in the local community who would love the opportunity.

‘Birthday Greetings’ to the following students who are celebrating a birthday in the next two weeks: Bushra, Iesha, Umer, Ramon, Farah A., Alyeza, Jeremy and Romana.

TERM DATES 2018: Term 3: 16th July 2018 – 21st September 2018 Term 4: 8th October – 21st December 2018

DIARY DATES TERM 3 August 27 PIT Gym Years 3-6 go to Mill Park Groups 1/2/3/16 at school August 28 PIT Gym – Groups 5/9/10/17 at school Ride2School Day August 31 Soccer – Year 5/6 Sept. 3 PIT Gym - Groups 1/2/3/16 at school School Council Meeting – 7:00pm Sept. 4 PIT Gym – Groups 5/9/10/17 at school Sept. 7 Soccer – Year 3/4 Sept. 9 Bunnings BBQ – Parent Helpers needed – please contact us at the office.

Sept. 10 PIT Gym Years 3-6 go to Mill Park Groups 1/2/3/16 at school Sept. 11 PIT Gym – Groups 5/9/10/17 at school Sept. 13 Footy Colours Day Sept. 18 Book Activity Day Sept. 19 Book Week Performance ‘Myths and Legends’ Ride2School Sept. 20 Book Character Parade – 9:15am Sept. 21 Last Day of Term 3

************************************************** October 8 Term 4 commences October 30 School Concert

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Thank you so much to all our wonderful families for once again supporting our annual Scholastic Book Fair. The Book Fair has been running for approximately 20 years. This year we sold $4,902.00 worth of books and novelty items, which allowed us to purchase $1,715.00 worth of books for our Library. The winners of our competition for attending the Book Fair and purchasing items of $5.00 or more were: Prep Girl – Edie Prep Boy – Fox Year 1/2 Girl – Aminata Year 1/2 Boy – Max M. Year 3/4 Girl – Mia S. Year 3/4 Boy – James S.S. Year 5/6 Girl – Neisha Year 5/6 Boy - Tabriz

FOOTY COLOURS DAY!

Reservoir Primary students will show their true colours on Footy Colours Day to make sure kids with cancer achieve the same educational milestones as their peers. Football unites people, whether it’s AFL, NRL, A League, Rugby Union or any other code. On Thursday 13th September support kids living with cancer. Dress in your team’s colours and donate a gold coin. This money will support programs to provide dedicated teachers who support up to 26 learners aged between 3 and 18 years through their fight against cancer. Thank you for showing your true colours and uniting in the fight against cancer in 2018. Young Leaders/Junior School Councillors and Maria Mirasgentis.

2018 Book Character Parade When: Thursday 20th September 2018

Time: 9:15 am It’s time to get excited for the annual Book Character Parade. The parade is a big event where children and teachers dress in costume to represent a favourite book character. Book Week celebrations are important because it reminds everyone that books offer more than just a good story. Literature can act as a source of knowledge, a vehicle to other places, a means to peer into the past and future and so much more. Costumes for our ‘Book Character Parade’ could be made from just simple pieces of clothing or items you may have at home e.g. belts, scarves, hats, headbands, boxes, leggings to name a few. We prefer that parents don’t use hired costumes. It’s much more fun when we make them with love and with your child in mind. We are really excited to see our community come together to celebrate Book Character Parade. Be creative and see you soon! Thank you for your support. Staff

Special events in August 2018 The Night Market at Queen Vic Market

Things to do Queen Victoria Market until Wednesday August 29 2018 FREE

MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art Art, NGV International , Southbank Until Sunday October 7 2018

Explorer Wednesdays

Explorer Wednesdays is a free activity program for children with exciting activities on the second

Wednesday of each month with craft to story time and more! No need to book, just drop in*!

Show your Kids Club email to gain entry. Sign up online or even on the day!

FUTURE EVENTS 12 September: Dance with Angelina Ballerina

24 September: School Holiday Fun for Kids

10 October: Craft with Hey Duggee

3 November: Kids Cooking Workshop with Dani Venn

14 November: Games with Thomas & Friends

*Spaces will be allocated on a first in, best dressed basis.

The Best Trampoline Parks in Melbourne

Bounce off the walls at these indoor trampolining parks unless you're game to jump out of an

aeroplane, hitting up an indoor trampoline park is probably as close as you’ll ever get to flying. Take the

challenge and jump around at these indoor trampoline parks across Melbourne.

Latitude Heidelberg West

Boasting over an acre of indoor aerial activities, Latitude offers a world of aerial

entertainment for little kids and big kids alike. There’s more than 100 interconnected

trampolines, a performance area, a giant airbag, dodgeball courts and basketball lanes in this

indoor centre. After you bounce, go for a round of climbing at Latitude’s rock climbing walls

or tackle the six-section sky-high obstacle course. There’s fun for the littlest bouncers too with Latitude’s dedicated

Kids Zone, designed for kids aged 18 months to five years. Bounce: Essendon Essendon Fields

Bounce – the springy land of pure joy – is an indoor trampoline park inside an impressive heritage-

listed hangar. You've got dodgeball courts, basketball hoops and giant airbags, but in addition, the

Essendon location is the first to get the one and only Supertramp. Yep, this five-metre monster is the

biggest in Australia. Also available in Glen Iris and Blackburn North.

Term 2 Attendance Results Group 1 91% Group 2 95.4% Group 3 92.6% Group 5 89.9% Group 6 84.7% Group 7 85.8% Group 8 82.5% Group 9 87.1% Group 10 80.7% Group 11 87.3% Group 12 88.3% Group 13 90.2% Group 14 88.8% Group 16 92.2% Group 17 87%

Student Voice Workshop The Student Voice Workshop was held on Tuesday the 7th of August and was organised by the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC). They are the body representing school aged students in Victoria. They exist to empower all student voices to be valued in every aspect of education. We worked together with teachers, students and principals for positive change in our schools, communities and learning environments. The council presented us with an action plan: VicSRC’s ALTER Model of Action It is the first clear steps to implement when ready to work as a team and implement changes….. Ask Listen Think Enact Reflect At Reservoir Primary school we work hard and our learning is fun and engaging. The Young Leaders and Junior School Councillors at our school have already raised important issues such as our toilet block and have made some changes already. Did you like the new mirrors, luxurious soap and not to mention the new colour scheme? We are a committee who are very enthusiastic and happy to be involved. Please speak to your members from your group and know that we work together with kindness and respect. On Tuesday I went to VicSRC with Ms Mirasgentis, Mustafa, Audrey and Aadi. We played a few getting to know you games. My favourite was the ‘Err ball’. We talked about the issues that were important to us and our school. There was a PowerPoint presentation and it outlined the very important people you should have when setting up teams or committees. Are you one of these people? Speaker- Mature, focused and confident. Good at telling stories and presenting information. Creator-imaginative, innovative, good at making things and being able to think ‘Outside the box’. Organiser-Practical, reliable, efficient and good at planning. Can turn ideas into tasks. Reflector- Able to look at all the angles and sort problems. Encourager- Outgoing, full of drive, achievement and passion. Researcher-Likes reading and taking initiatives. Great at pulling information together. Excellent at ‘Googling’. Soumaya (Group 13) As part of the Student School Council (Young Leaders and Junior School Councillors) Soumaya, Mustafa, Aadi and Ms Mirasgentis attended Banyule City Council (WaterMarc Building) for a Student Voice Workshop organised by The Victorian Student representative Council (VicSRC). There were students from lots of other schools. We participated in lots of activities such as err…ball, A. L.T.E.R , poster making and school bingo. We also discussed and suggested a plan to improve our school. Audrey (Group 12) On Tuesday the 7th of August 2018 I was selected to be a part of the Student Voice Workshop conducted in Greensborough, WaterMarc building. I went with Mustafa, Soumaya, Audrey and Ms Mirasgentis. We were driven to the venue by Ms Mirasgentis. We learnt about an action plan called A.L.T.E.R A- Ask

L- Listen T- Think E- Enact R- Reflect We played a game called Umm Err Ball. In this game everyone had to share if they were a reflector, organiser, encourager, researcher or a speaker. You were not allowed to say Umm, Err each time the ball was passed. Most of the games we participated in helped us learn how we could makes some changes in our school to better the lives of all students. This workshop was amazing because it helped everyone learn how to initiate changes or make some improvements within a school. Aadhvik (Group 12) Boy, was I excited to attend the Student Voice Workshop at WaterMarc. As I stepped into the building, I could smell chlorine but no it wasn’t deep water that we were about to dive into but a meeting room with other students from other schools. We were welcomed by the presenters Nina and Matt. I felt a burst of excitement. We were given some tags to wear so others could identify us. We interacted with other students by participating in a game called Bingo. I almost won. The Victorian Student Representative Council is the peak body representing students in Victoria. They exist to empower all student voices to be valued in every aspect of education. We talked about issues that matter to us and our school and devised a plan to implement change. Please remember that as Young Leaders and Junior School Councillors we represent ‘you’ and we can voice any concerns that you may have during our meetings. Student voice matters! Mustafa B.K. (Group 13) Primary Schools’ Parliamentary Convention Wednesday 15th August 2018 Parliament House, Melbourne Parliament is central to our representative democracy. In a direct democracy such as in a workplace, we might be able to vote directly on measures which affect us, but modern populations are so large and societies so complex that we need representatives to act on our behalf. Parliament is the place where our elected representatives, the members of parliament (MP’s), speak for the people they represent by proposing, debating and passing laws (legislation) affecting all Victorians. Two of our students experienced this process and heard from some Keynote speakers: Associate Professor Julian Rait OAM, President, Australian Medical Association of Victoria and Simone Austin, President, Sports Dietitians Australia.

Topic: ‘Should a sugar tax be introduced to improve public health?’ We strongly agree that a sugar tax should be implemented to improve public health because... Firstly, Australia has the fifth highest rate of obesity for people fifteen years and over and Primary school aged children are now creeping into those statistics as well. Secondly, sugar is a natural ingredient that has been part of our diet for thousands of years. Sugars are carbohydrates that provide energy for the body. The most common sugar in the body is glucose which your brain, major organs and muscles need to function properly. Some sugars are naturally found in foods so we don’t need to be buying excess sugar. If the cost goes up consumption will go down. Thirdly, we need the manufacturers of food items to clearly state the amount of sugar on their labels in bigger and bolder letters. Stores need to place items carefully away from children rather than displaying items at the checkout. We also require better require messages about our sugar intake through health programs in schools and television. According to a recent CSIRO report, the top dietary problems for Australians are alcohol, chocolate and confectionary, cakes, biscuits and sugar-sweetened beverages.

There have been strong and continued calls from the medical profession and others such as ‘The Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia, Chefs from around the world, Federal MP’S and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA). A sugar tax for not only beverages but all sweet items. CEO of Diabetes Australia, Greg Johnson said that “Many Australians underestimate the health problems related to excess sugary drink consumption including tooth decay, type- 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, stroke and some cancers. We have to consider that a contributing factor to this is the price and availability of sugar-sweetened beverages. Why is the sporting industry promoting these so called energy drinks to our young upcoming athletes or children who simply participate in extra curriculum areas? Why is the government not listening to health experts and shut down these advertising campaigns if they know it’s wrong? Is the government on the people side or on the side of the large sugar cane industry? Increasing the family grocery bill by taxing sugar will not magically make Australians healthier but we can try. It won’t happen overnight but we can try. Indy S. (Group 7) and Miljan D. (Group 6)

How do you feel about this topic? Would you vote for or against?

Myths and Monsters: The Story of Odysseus Based on the myths and legends of ancient Greece, this story traces the adventures of

Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War as he tries to find his way back to his home in Ithaca and

to his wife and son.

This delightful rendering of the first Western story ever told is packed with participation and

loaded with laughs amidst a magical mix of storytelling, puppetry, mask and mime. The story

of Odysseus is a fantastic introduction to the classics- as enthralling to Foundation students as

it is to older primary students.

This incursion will take place during Book Week.

Kind regards,

Maria Mirasgentis

WINTER SPORTS RESULTS FOR TERM 2

T-Ball – First Place with 4 wins and 0 losses

Soccer – Third Place with 3 wins and 1 loss

Football – 6th Place with 4 losses and 0 wins

Netball A – 8th Place with 4 losses and 0 wins

Netball B – 8th Place with 4 losses and 0 wins

CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA 2018

THE BOOK OF THE YEAR:

OLDER READERS

Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry

and should be appropriate in style and content for

readers in their secondary years of schooling.

Ages 13-18 years Winner

TAKE THREE GIRLS

Crowley, Cath & Wood,

Fiona & Howell, Simmone

Pan Macmillan Australia

THE BOOK OF THE YEAR:

YOUNGER READERS Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry

and should be appropriate in style and content for

readers from the middle to upper primary years.

Ages 8-12 years. Winner

HOW TO BEE

MacDibble, Bren

Allen & Unwin

THE BOOK OF THE YEAR:

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry

and should be appropriate in style and content for

children who are at pre-reading or early stages of

reading.

Ages 0-7 years Winner

RODNEY LOSES

IT!Bauer, Michael

Gerard

Illustrator: Krebs,

Chrissie

Omnibus Books

THE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR

Entries in this category should be outstanding books of

the Picture Book genre in which the author and

illustrator achieve artistic and literary unity or, in

wordless picture books, where the story, theme or

concept is unified through illustrations.

Ages 0-18 years Winner

A WALK IN THE

BUSH

Perkins, Gwyn

Affirm Press

THE EVE POWNALL AWARD

Entries in this category should be books which have the

prime intention of documenting factual material with

consideration given to imaginative presentation,

interpretation and variation of style.

Ages 0-18 years Winner

DO NOT LICK THIS

BOOK

Ben-Barak, Idan

Illustrator. Frost, Julian

Allen & Unwin

CRICHTON AWARD FOR NEW

ILLUSTRATORS

The Crichton Award aims to recognise and encourage

new talent in the field of Australian children's book

illustration. Ages 0-18 years.

Winner

TINTINNABULA

Cai, Rovina

Little Hare

STUDENT AWARDS: Week 4 Congratulations to the following students, who were presented with Student of the Week awards at Assembly on the 10th of August, 2018: Mohamed B.K., Akki, Sienna, Manreet, Ali Alt., Tannaya, Mason W., Noah L., Bilawal, Essie, Sattam, Katherine, Kailash, Dante and Ravnoor. Congratulations to the following students, who were presented with Achievement awards at Assembly on the 10th of August 2018: Adam, Joanna, Viktor, Ishan, Jessica T., Bear, Isabelle S., Soumaya, Shreyash, Oscar C., Aadi, Aarya, Hafssa, James K., and Venus. The ‘You Can Do It’ award is presented to Group 12 for a very successful dance session during Performing Arts. Week 5 Congratulations to the following students, who were presented with Student of the Week awards at Assembly on the 17th of August 2018: Faisal, Ritvik, Fayez, Likhitha, Shayde, Yousif, Atharva, Iceley, Mason D., Matteo, Alwaleed, Anthony F., Toby, Hebatallah and Kingston. Congratulations to the following students, who were presented with Achievement awards on the 17th of August 2018: Daniel McL., Brad, Mia F., Bontu, Ayaan, Amreen, Shaurya, Jamielee, Serge, Chad, Kalid, Zach H., Fatimah Alh. And Sakhi. The ‘You Can Do It’ award is presented to Group 7 for showing confidence when brainstorming ‘Relationships’ and completing work.

Tips for a healthy headspace

Sleep well Getting a good night’s sleep helps you feel energised, focused and motivated. Adolescence is a time when a number of changes to the ‘body clock’ impact on sleeping patterns and you are more likely to have problems with sleep. Developing a sleeping routine can help you sleep much better. Primary school aged children also need to have regular sleeping patterns even more so. To do this try to

wake up around the same time each day, get out of bed when you wake up and go to bed around the same time each night. Avoiding sweets after dinner, having a quiet, dark and uncluttered bedroom and shutting down your mobile, laptop, iPad and other electronic devices before bed can also help you get a good night’s sleep.

Physical activity Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and wellbeing. If you’re feeling down or finding things are difficult, physical activity may be the last thing you feel like doing. But even small activities like walking around the block can help relieve stress and frustration, provide a good distraction from your thoughts, help you concentrate and can help you look and feel better. Find a physical activity that you enjoy 9e.g. swimming, playing sports with friends or cycling) and make a plan to do it regularly. Who knows, you may even ride, scoot or walk to school!

Eat well Eating well doesn’t only reduce the risk of physical health problems like heart disease and diabetes but it can also help with your sleeping patterns, energy levels and your general health and wellbeing. You might have noticed that your mood can affect your appetite and food intake. A good balanced diet with less of the bad things (e.g. junk food and lots of sugars and more of the good things e.g. vegies, fruit, whole grains and plenty of water) will make sure you have all of the vitamins and minerals to help your body and brain function well.

BASKETBALL ROUND ROBIN PHOTOS

SUBWAY LUNCH ORDERS 2018

Subway lunches are on FRIDAYS ONLY - orders are collected on THURSDAY at 9.00am Place money and order in an envelope or bag marked clearly with child’s name and Group and give to the classroom teacher. Separate orders are required for each child. Correct money is required, no change will be given. Please note that Subway do not put butter on their rolls.

** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CIRCLE WHICH NUMBER YOU WISH TO ORDER – YOU ALSO NEED TO CIRCLE WHAT SALAD ITEMS YOU WOULD LIKE CHILD’S NAME …………………………………………………………….……..……………… GROUP …………….

1. Six inch Vegetarian Delight Sub:

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.50

2.

Six inch Sub: Ham

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.70

3 Six inch Sub: Chicken Pieces

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$6.70

4. Six inch Sub: Roast Beef

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$6.00

5. Six inch Sub: BMT (Salami & Ham)

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$6.00

6. Six inch Sub: CLUB (Ham, Turkey & Roast Beef)

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$6.00

7. Four Inch Sub: Ham

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.20

8. Four Inch Sub: Turkey

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.20

9. Four Inch Sub: Roast Beef

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.30

10. Four Inch Sub: Chicken Pieces

Cheese Lettuce Tomato Cucumber Carrot Salt / Pepper Mayonnaise

$4.90

11. 90 cents for a Cookie .90

TOTAL money enclosed

$

Please Note: Late orders will not be accepted