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Number: 35 Date: 9thNovember 2016

Tucker Road, Bentleigh Primary School - No: 4687 16 Tucker Road Bentleigh 3204 P.O. Box 1341 Moorabbin 3189 Phone: 9557 2044 Fax: 9557 2181 Web Site: http:/www.tuckerroad.vic.edu.au Email: tucker.rd.bentleigh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

DATES TO DIARY 2016 Thursday 10th November Junior School Sports (Prep-2) Friday 11th November Cookbook Launch 3.00-5.00pm (NEW DATE) Monday 14th November PFA Meeting 9.30am Wednesday 16th November Prep 2017 3rd Transition 9.15-10.15am Wednesday 23rd November Prep 2017 4th Transition 9.15-10.15 am Tuesday 22nd November School Council 6.30pm Wednesday 30th November Mini Fete (1.15-3.00pm) Tuesday 6th December Grade 6 Orientation Day Monday 12th December PFA Meeting 9.30am Wednesday 14th December Awards Morning Thursday 15th December Year 6 Graduation Monday 19th December Fun Graduation Party Tuesday 20th December FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL 2016

School Camp Dates for 2016

Year 5 Camp Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov

Sovereign Hill

Year 4 Camp Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov

Maldon

Newsletter Term 4 Week 6 Transition to School: K-F (Prep) Over the last two weeks we have been welcoming our new Preps (Foundation) who will start school in 2017. As part of the K-P transition program, the parents have heard about beginning school, classroom programs and the importance of school routines as well as student wellbeing at TRBPS. In the following sessions they will hear information about the Uniform Shop and the Commonwealth Student Banking service. It has been an exciting program for both the parents and the students who have been participating in some prep activities and visiting specialist programs such as PMP (Perceptual Motor Program). I would like to thank Mr Peter Seddon, Mrs Marie Chalas and Mrs Lucy McNair and the prep teaching team for their wonderful effort regarding organisation for a very smooth transition for all concerned; there were only the occasional tears (mostly from the parents) so far. Thank you to all of the TRBPS community volunteers and the ES staff for their assistance with the transition program, it really does put the children and parents at ease and allows the program to run very effectively. We couldn’t do this without your genuine care, effort and support!

Facilities Update I wanted to alert the school community to the building work that will be carried out at the school again this Saturday 12th November. This will be the final removal of the Asbestos in the eaves. The DET and building contractors would prefer that the community did not use the grounds during this period of work. The work scheduled involves the removal of the eaves containing asbestos on the Administration/Prep Building. This work will be carried out in accordance with Government building regulations and OH&S and Work Safe guidelines. The company in charge of overseeing this work will be using all of the correct signage to alert any local community members as well. The repair work on the building will follow the removal of the eaves such as, roof and spouting repairs, painting and plastering as well as the installation of new split system air-conditioners throughout the main building. We hope that all of the work is completed as soon as possible but health and safety for all of the school community must continue to be our top priority.

Graduation Celebration News We have organised a formal Graduation Ceremony and speeches at Coatesville Primary School on Thursday December 15, beginning with the student’s arrival at 6.30pm at the Coatesville Primary School Hall for an anticipated 7pm sharp start. The suitability of this venue allows students to have a few more close family members attend to see them graduate. On the following Monday evening (December 19) there will be a ’Graduation party’ for the children and teachers which includes a dinner followed by a Disco. More information will follow shortly in a letter from the year 5/6 Team Leader Mrs Rachel Kushnir.

Canteen News

Reminder

Orders are to be written clearly on a lunch bag in blue, black or red ink, any other marker is difficult to read. Please do not sticky tape lunch bags up. A reminder to enclose .10 cents for a bag if an envelope is used. *Please note ‘Fruit Tubes’ are now 0.60c Incorrect money could result in disap-pointed children

Canteen Roster Thursday 3rd November Kylie Brkic Kate Wengier Tuesday 8th November Sisira Attanayake Thursday 10th November Kellie Lardner Carmela Batsis Rinat Shenfeld Tuesday 15th November Paula Howard Thursday 17th November Anna Leech Kathleen Beattie Tuesday 22th November Rebecca Thompson Thursday 24th November Maria Garufi Tuesday 29th November Michele Rozenberg

Term Dates - 2017

Term1

30th January (teachers) 31st January (students)

To 31st March

Term2

18th April To

30 June

Term3

17th July To

22nd September

Term4

9th October To

22nd December

Student Class Allocation for 2017 - requests for special consideration: Very shortly, teachers will commence work on organising the classes for 2017. We aim to create classes that are balanced, analogous and happy. Careful consideration is given to a number of factors when placing children into grades. These include:

total number of boys and girls

personality behaviour academic ability friendships and other children with whom they work well etc. Next year it is anticipated that we will have 26 classes with about 620 children to place. Please note: it is not possible or practical to take requests from parents

regarding specific teachers. However, if a parent has a concern that relates to the academic progress or social and emotional wellbeing of their child this may be put in writing and sent to my attention at tucker.rd.bentleigh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au by November 20. This ensures we have plenty of time to effectively allocate students effectively to classes by the end of the school year.

Junior School Sports (Prep—2) Tomorrow Thursday 10th November 9.30-12.30pm Parents and friends are invited to attend and support our students from Prep-2 as they participate in the Junior Sports. It is highly recommended that spectators bring a chair and are sun smart (wear a hat and sunscreen). The sports will be held at Rowans Road Athletics Track.

TRBPS Cookbook- ‘Our Family Tucker’ Reminder Cookbook Launch is November 11. We look forward to seeing everyone at the launch from 3.30-5.00pm in the school hall. There will be many activities to enjoy as part of this launch, so please come and join us to either pick up your pre-paid copy or to purchase a copy of the cookbook. Once again, thank you to everyone involved: the PFA cookbook committee, school community and our very generous sponsors.

Specialist Visual Art Awards Congratulations to Rebecca Garcia, 2D, Rebecca Mickan 3/4S and Noel Back 5C for being the first students to receive our new Tucker Road Excellence in our Specialist Program Certificates. Well done girls! Deaane O'Brien and Yvette Barton (Visual Art Teachers)

MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS Erik Chopra 5C for his enthusiastic and focused approach to singing, performing and playing the piano. He always listens well when others are talking and he confidently shares his ideas and opinions with the class. A pleasure to teach!

Wesley Crofts 3/4 K for his enthusiastic and focused approach to singing, performing and playing the recorder. He always listens well when others are talking and he confidently shares his ideas with the class. A pleasure to teach!

Abigail Raymer 1C for showing a real love and enthusiasm for singing, dancing and performing. She always listens well when others are talking and she eagerly shares her ideas and knowledge with the class! A great effort Abigail.

Students nominated for the TRBPS Values Award for 7th November 2016 Alisha Turner Jed Russo Blair Ng Kyran Goh Mica Regev Molly Britter Benjamin Jacobs Nikalus Diamantaris Max Allison Alastair Smith Alyssa Frenkel Grace Morrissey Riley Crawford Milly Curie Alexander Batsis All of Class 3/4C Imogen Martin Ilia Rybakov Dylan Leech Damon Hill Anton Nikitin Nick Jemmeson Joanne Bradshaw Tara Collins Lachie Lawrence All of Class 3/4V

Tucker Road School Aerobics Team

Are you interested in joining a new and

exciting school aerobics team?

Tucker Road will be forming a brand new aerobics team. This is an opportunity for students to be involved in a fantastic and

inclusive team environment, whilst getting fit and performing with friends.

Philosophy of SCHOOLAEROBICS The main aim of SCHOOLAEROBICS is to provide primary school students with an avenue to improve their fitness, confi-

dence, health and self-esteem through participation in a healthy and fun competition. What is SCHOOLAEROBICS? SCHOOLAEROBICS is the largest interschool aerobic teams and single competition in Australia. Boys and girls from Year 3-6

are eligible to compete. The event is structured to cater for the novice, intermediate and elite standard competitors. SCHOOLAEROBICS at Tucker Road Primary SCHOOLAEROBICS is a fun, exciting and serious commitment. Students will be participating in a range of competitions sched-

uled to commence early 2017, these will be held at The Arena in Geelong. Final event dates will be released November 26th

2016. More information will follow once these dates are confirmed. There will be a fee involved to cover the cost of entry and

potentially other costs, including costumes. Time Commitment Students interested in participating will need to commit to attending one weekly lunchtime practise in 2016, and a few more

lunchtime practises leading up to the competition.

If you would like your child to be a part of the Aerobics team or have any questions please email Leonie at

mcbean.leonie.j@edumail.com.au

SOCIAL SERVICE LOCAL CHRISTMAS HAMPER

In the past out Tucker Road community have responded magnificently to requests for donations of items for a Christmas Hamper to help the many needy people (children, adults, young people, elderly and families) living in our Moorabbin/East Bentleigh dis-trict. Donations of non-perishable food items will be gratefully received and can be forwarded to your child’s classroom until Friday 25th November. Each classroom has a special collection box. Items collected can then be forwarded for display on a table near the general office. Typically hampers include:-

Tinned ham and salmon

Christmas cake/pudding

Fruit mince pies

Shortbread or chocolate biscuits

Cordial and soft drinks

Chocolates and lollies

Tinned fruit

Tea and coffee

Your support is greatly appreciated. Robyn Farnell

CHILDREN NOT ATTENDING TUCKER ROAD IN 2017

Successful planning for the coming school year is very dependant on being able to accurately assess the school enrolment. Parents of children from Prep to Year 5 are asked to complete the form below if it is known that they will not be attending Tucker Road in 2017.

Please return the form to the General Office ASAP. All responses will be treated as confidential.

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NON ATTENDANCE IN 2017

My child…………………….………...will not be attending Tucker Road in the year 2017. Current Class ……………………………. New School Details if available ……………………………………………………………... Name of Parent ........................................

Signature: ..............................................

DONATIONS NEEDED! Please HELP 3/4C score a goal by passing your pre-loved sports equipment to raise money for this year’s school MINI FETE (30th Nov)

Some things you can donate to help us: Balls/bats etc. Sports books/posters Jerseys/tops/boots

PLEASE PASS YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO TEAM 3/4C

By Gus

MINI FETE NEWS! Do you have any unwanted, pre-loved books or toys?

Tucker Road’s Mini Fete is fast approaching and the year 5’s NEED YOUR HELP!

This year 5B will be running the fabulous Book Stall and 5C will be running the fantastic Toy Stall. However we can’t run these

stalls without your wonderful donations. So if you’ve had a spring clean recently and looking to offload some of those unwanted,

pre-loved books or toys, please send them our way! Or, if haven’t had a chance to have a spring clean yet we are taking

donations up until Monday 28th November. Please drop off all donations to the SOL Centre.

Thank you in advance!

Grade 5 Team

State Chess 2016 Congratulations to the Tucker Rd Chess team who competed in the State Finals at Wantirna last Tuesday. In a tournament we had to qualify for via local events throughout the year, we played against the best 45 teams from across the State. Playing a gruelling 9 games of chess over the day we very proudly finished in 6th place overall. Congratulations to the teams and a big thank you to Lois Curry and Ruth Loiacono for helping me out at this event. Jeremy Taylor – Chess Coach

Tucker Road Primary Team A,

Thank you for playing in the State Finals (Primary) tournament. Your team came in 6th out of 45 teams.

Individual player results

Name Score Countback Placed

Elijah Cordover 7 52½ 12th

Oliver Cordover 6½ 51 21st

Ashley Curry 6 47½ 37th

Nash Lim 5½ 55 58th

Jonathan McNair 5½ 47 60th

Miles Trowbridge 5½ 47 61st

Jack Loiacono 5½ 41½ 71st

Timmy Qiu 5 44½ 97th

Ari Cordover 4½ 43½ 128th

Arjun Singh Thakur 4 41 156th

Zach Trowbridge 4 37½ 170th

Joanne Bradshaw 4 35 181st