At White Hills Primary School we provide students with skills to be lifelong learners. We are a community which caters for academic,

physical, social and emotional needs, preparing our students to contribute productively to an increasingly globalised world.

White Hills Primary School No. 1916 Week 20 Phone: 54430799 Fax: 54437222

16 Plumridge Street (PO Box 6002) Thursday, 25 June email: white.hills.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au White Hills, Victoria 3550 Jeudi 25 Juin Website: www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au

Term 2 Monday 13th April – Friday 26th June

Week 20 Thursday 25th June ‘Inside Out’ Movie Night 6.30pm

Friday 26th June Prep Grease Day

Friday 26th June Out of Uniform Day – Gold Coin Donation

Friday 26th June Canteen and Uniform Shop closed today

Friday 26th June Last Day of Term 2 – 2.30pm dismissal

Friday 26th June Return CSEF forms today

Sunday 28th June Hip Hop Performance South East College

Term 3 Monday 13th July - Friday 18th September

Week 21 Tuesday 14th July No Student Banking Today

Wednesday 15th July Parent Club Meeting 9.15am

Thursday 16th July Music is Fun Band Payment due 4.00pm

Friday 17th July Division Netball

Friday 17th July Gr5/6 Girls Only HH&H notes due 4.00pm

Sunday 19th July EBT BBQ at new Bunnings Epsom store

Week 22 Monday 20th July Head Lice Checks 9.30am

Monday 20th July Music is Fun Band

Wednesday 22nd July Division Football

Thursday 23rd July Gr 1 Starlab Incursion payment due 4.00pm

Friday 24th July Cadbury Fundraiser payment due 4.00pm

Friday 24th July Prep Australian Animals Incursion Payment due

Week 23 Monday 27th July Follow up Head Lice Checks 9.30am

Tuesday 28th July Gr 1 Starlab Incursion

Wednesday 29th July Prep Australian Animals Incursion

Week 24 Tuesday 4th August Getting Ready for School 6.30pm - Math

Week 25 Tuesday 11th August Getting Ready for School 6.30pm – Language

Friday 14th August Mother/Daughter Night note due

Week 26 Tuesday 18th August Gr 5/6 Mother/Daughter Night 6-7.15pm

Friday 21st August Division Basketball

Saturday 22nd August EBT Training at Huntly Livestock Exchange

Week 27 Tues 25th & Wed 26th Aug Whole School Production

Friday 28th August Gr 2 Melb Aquarium Major Excursion due 4pm

Week 28 Monday 31st August Staff Professional Development(Pupil Free Day)

Wednesday 2nd September Gr 2 Melb Aquarium Major Excursion 7.30am

Wednesday 2nd September Gr6 Werribee Zoo note / payment due 4pm

Friday 4th September Father’s Day Stall

Friday 4th September P-6 Beauty & Beast Payment due 4.00pm

Week 29

Monday 7th September Gr 6 Werribee Zoo Major Excursion 7.30am

Tuesday 8th September Gr 3 Camp Final Payment by 4.00pm

Wednesday 9th September P-6 Beauty & Beast Performance

Friday 11th September Trivia Night

Week 30 Monday 14th September Division Athletics

Wednesday 16th September Attendance Award Student Morning Tea

Friday 18th September Last Day of Term 3 – 2.30pm dismissal

Term 4 Monday 5th October - Friday 18th December Monday 12th October Head Lice Checks 9.30am

Monday 12th October Region Athletics

Monday 19th October Follow up Head Lice Checks 9.30am

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF): Applications Close Tomorrow A final reminder to apply for the CSEF, an application form

and detailed information was sent home with the eldest child

in each family last week. The application form must be

returned, with a copy of an eligible Health Care Card, by

4.00pm tomorrow Friday, 26th

June.

Late applications will not be accepted.

End of Term Dismissal Tomorrow

Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm tomorrow Friday,

26th

June. We will have lunch from 1.30pm until 2.30pm,

but due to DET regulations we are unable to dismiss

students until 2.30pm. However, parents may collect

children at 1.30pm if they wish, but they MUST be signed

out at the office.

Term 3 commences on Monday, 13th

July.

Out of Uniform Day Tomorrow

Money raised for our end of term ‘Out of Uniform Day’,

will be forwarded to the Isabella & Marcus Brain Stem

Cancer Fund.

Each student participating is asked to consider a gold coin

donation towards this important appeal on the day.

Canteen & Uniform Shop Closed Tomorrow: Friday, 26th June

Due to it being the final day of term, the Canteen and

Uniform Shop will be closed tomorrow Friday, 26th

June.

Attendance Award Student Morning Tea Congratulations to our 320+ students who had only 0-4 days

of absence this semester and attended yesterday’s morning

tea. It’s a clean slate for next term and those who missed

out this time have the opportunity to demonstrate resilience

and bounce back for the term 3 morning tea.

Congratulations to our Birthday Children

2016 Prep Students: Enrol Now

All Prep students for 2016 should be enrolled at their preferred school by tomorrow Friday, 26th

June 2015. A package

containing a letter and enrolment form has been sent home to families today who may have a 2016 Prep child. Parents must supply

the school with the following documents for full enrolment:

A completed enrolment form (available from the school).

A copy of your child’s birth certificate (the school will photocopy the original for you).

Birth certificates can be ordered from the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

A copy of your child’s immunisation certificate (the school will photocopy the original for you).

This document is issued by the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register, on completion of your child’s 4 year old vaccine.

You are encouraged to enrol your 2016 Prep child NOW.

Further details are available at the school office or phone 54430799.

Transition Next term Prep teachers will be visiting pre-schools to get to know the children enrolled at our school for 2015. If you have not yet

completed your enrolment form we ask that it be returned to the school office as soon as possible so that your child can be visited.

Parents or older siblings can pick up enrolment forms from the school office or Mrs Ellis.

Student Banking Please note that there will be no Student Banking on Tuesday 14th July, being the first Tuesday of Term 3.

Getting Ready For School Nights

Our popular Getting Ready for School Nights will be held on Tuesday, 4th

August (Maths and Social Skills) and Tuesday,

11th

August (Language). These nights are designed to assist parents of children starting school next year in preparing their child

for school. The nights run from 6.30pm -7.30pm in the Grade 6 rooms, with childcare available on both nights in the Prep rooms.

Further information concerning these nights can be obtained from Mrs Ellis.

No Bag Required for Qkr Canteen Orders Please note that parents do not need to send a lunch order bag for canteen orders submitted via our Qkr payment app.

Bendigo Health CASEA Program CASEA parent questionnaires that were returned by grade Prep-3 parents have been processed by the CASEA team. Those families

being considered for the program will be directly contacted by the CASEA team for the next shortlisting phase. Places are limited

to a final 8 participants in 2015. I thank parents for your interest and response to the program.

Lost Property There is a large amount of lost property in the box located near the office. Most of these are unnamed. Please make sure all items of

clothing are clearly named, especially jackets as students tend to take them off whilst playing outside. If unnamed items are left in

the lost property box for more than 4 weeks, they are passed on to the sickbay or charity.

Five Ways to Enjoy Family Time 1. Drink water and maintain your fluids. Dehydration can reduce your concentration, motivation and energy. 2. Eat small, healthy

snacks throughout the day. A handful of almonds is a great choice. Avoid burnout by taking a 10 minute break in the morning, at

lunch and in the afternoon. 4. Slow down. Rushing around will leave you out of energy you could use for your family. 5. Get a good

night’s sleep. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries.

Damien Jenkyn Principal

Art News Donations Due to increasing allergies, the Art room will no

longer be able to take any egg cartons or cereal

boxes. If you have any other recyclable

materials that would be appropriate, we would

be very grateful. Thank you for your past

contributions.

Your support is very much appreciated.

Monique & Cadi Art Coordinators

Parent Club/Fundraising News Inside Out Colouring Competition Congratulations Winners are:

Prep: Prep F – Emily P

Grade 1/2: Grade 2/S – Mikayla M

Grade 3/4: Grade 4/K - Trista H

Grade 5/6: Grade 6/B – Annalise W

Family Movie Night Tonight: ‘Inside Out’ Wishing all our families an enjoyable night out at the Movie

Night tonight 6.30pm

Woolworths Earn & Learn Program The Woolworths Earn & Learn Program is back and once again we

are participating! Collect Earn and Learn stickers from the

checkout operator, while you shop for your necessary groceries and

earn educational resources for your school!

This program starts on Wednesday 15th

July and closes on Tuesday 8th

September.

When your sticker points sheet is full, return them to the school office or the White Hills Primary School collection box at the

Woolworths Epsom Village Supermarket.

We are grateful for your ongoing support.

Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser Our Cadbury Fundraiser boxes have been distributed to the eldest child in each family last week.

All money and unsold chocolates MUST be returned to school by 4.00pm, Friday 24th

July, or payment in full via Qkr.

Once your first box is paid for, an additional box can be collected from the office.

All money raised will go toward the school grounds upgrade.

Next Meeting

Our next Parent Club meeting will be first week of Term 3 on Wednesday, 15th

July from 9.15am in the staffroom.

Parent Club/Fundraising Committee

WHPS Hip Hop The White Hills Primary School Dance/Hip Hop troupe will be performing in the Bendigo Dance Eisteddfod on Sunday 28

th

June at 1.30pm. Students will be required at the South East College Theatre by 12.45pm. We are performing in the first section of

the afternoon session, so it is vital that students are on time. Students will need to come wearing full school uniform and bring their

costumes in a named plastic bag. Students are not to wear their costume to the venue. Students will get changed and have time to

practise prior to the competition.

The 12 students have been practising very hard and are extremely excited to be performing on stage. Please come and support

our students!

Prep News Pupil of the Week Congratulations to Summer Mc, Denim K, Luke A and Lilly H, our Prep ‘Pupils of the Week’ for this week. These Preps are

becoming confident and organised in class. Well done!

Grease Day Tomorrow! The Prep Grades will be holding Grease Day tomorrow. We will be watching suitable parts of the Grease DVD, be shown rock and

roll dancing and eating “Greasies” for lunch. Children are asked to bring $4.00 to cover the cost of lunch. Go Grease Lightning!

Language Hint for The Week Over the holidays spend some time visiting the local Library. Look at and borrow books to read together. Keep reading and writing

each day and practise your sounds and word lists during the holidays to maintain the great standard our children have reached this

term.

Mrs Mumford Hip Hop Coordinator

Prep Incursion

On Wednesday, 29th

July, Wild Action Productions will be bringing their Australian Animal workshop to WHPS. The

workshop is a safe, hands-on wildlife experience for Prep students only. Each grade will attend the workshop for an hour session.

The cost of the session is $12.00 per child. This incursion and another in Term 4 will replace the Prep excursion.

Payment of $12.00 is to be made to the office or on Qkr before 4.00pm on Friday, 24th

July. No late payments will be

accepted in accordance with WHPS policy.

NB: If you have applied and qualify for the new Camps, Sport & Excursions Fund (CSEF), the cost of this incursion will be

covered in full. Please contact the office for further details.

Shoes for Junior School Children With the wet weather, in an attempt to protect our carpets, children with muddy shoes have been removing their shoes when they

come to school, after recess and lunch times and placing them on a trolley near the door. This requires teachers to tie children’s

shoelaces several times a day. If your child is unable to tie their own laces and you need to buy them new shoes please consider

purchasing pull on boots or shoes with Velcro that your child can put on and take off by him or herself. Please name all shoes.

School Uniform We have noticed over the past term that many children are not wearing the correct school uniform. As stated in our school policy

correct school uniform is compulsory. This means children are to dress in only navy or pale blue shirts, navy pants without stripes

and logos, and navy jumpers or jackets. The school uniform does not include coloured jackets, tights, leggings and skivvies that are

not navy or pale blue. If your child attends school out of uniform they will be changed into the correct school uniform using clean,

spare clothes or you will be contacted to bring up the correct uniform for your child.

Prep Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) Due to the sport’s shed being used for production practice on Monday afternoon, we will not be able to have PMP until after the

production. A roster will be sent home closer to this date. Thank you to those parents who have helped this term.

Thank You A special thank you to the wonderful parents who have helped us in so many ways this term, we look forward to your continued

support during next term.

We wish all our children and their parents a safe, happy and restful holiday and look forward to seeing all students back at

school on Monday 13th

July refreshed and ready for a busy term of learning.

Grade 1/2 News Students of the Week 2RD – Mia S for trying so hard to make an exciting powerpoint about dinosaurs.

2/B – Shontaie B-C for her happy disposition and caring nature.

2/W – Kiara R for trying to read with lots of expression.

2/S – Sarah K for trying her best all week and never giving up.

1/P – Latisha B for her quiet and friendly nature and trying hard to read with expression.

1CK – Jai L for listening and trying hard in maths.

1/T – Rhys for concentrating on his work and getting more writing done in the time allocated.

1/M – Roman R for working hard to improve his expression when reading.

Student-Led Conferences Congratulations to all students for their terrific efforts at their student led conferences on Tuesday. All students should be very proud

of their work and achievements. It was a great opportunity to meet with parents and discuss student progress. Students were very

busy preparing for the conference, developing their confidence and oral language skills.

Learning Portfolios and Student Reports Learning Portfolios went home yesterday, along with student reports. Please discuss the work samples and report with your child.

Reports can be returned next term after it has been thoroughly looked at and discussed.

Grade 1 Star Lab Planetarium Incursion Journeyman Education Services will be bringing the Starlab to WHPS as part of the Grade 1’s immersion into the integrated topic

‘Our Place in Space’. The Starlab is an inflatable planetarium dome that comes to our school. The incursion will take place on

Tuesday 28th

July. Permission notes, along with the $12.00 payment need to be returned to the office by Thursday 23rd

July. Payments can also be made on the QKR app.

Lunch boxes and containers We have a large collection of unnamed containers and lunch boxes in crates in different parts of the building. Please ensure

containers are clearly named and regularly checked in case names have worn off.

Thank You Thank you very much to all of the parents and grandparents who shared their different activities with the Grade 1 students on

Monday. Everyone had a terrific time and enjoyed learning a new skill. We look forward to our next activity session at the end of

the year!

Junior School Teachers

Grade 3 News Student of the Week 3/N –Porsha K Wow! What fantastic work you are doing in maths lately. Excellent work.

3/W – Tobias G for the terrific concentration in maths and your improved results.

3/O – Lexi F for greatly improving her efforts in class, completing some excellent pieces of work and dealing with other students in

a positive way.

Bike Education The Grade 3’s will be commencing a Bike Education unit in Term 3 starting Week 1. We are asking for Parent volunteers to assist

us deliver this excellent and vital program aimed at making our kids safe on their bikes.

PARENT HELPERS DO NOT NEED A BIKE TO ASSIST - You will be directing a simple skill based activity and will not need

to ride. We also ask that parents do a bike check over the holidays checking that the students bikes are mechanically sound and safe

and have working brakes. Notes and permission forms have also been sent home with full details.

Could we please have all notes in by tomorrow?

Grade 3 Bike ED More Parent helpers needed! Dear Parents,

Our Bike Education Program is a series of skill and safety awareness lessons to develop attitudes and skills that contribute to the

health and wellbeing of individuals and the community. The activities nurture the development of responsible behaviours and

decisions for confident and independent cycling.

As with many of our programs run at school, we require parent helpers to help maintain the quality of the Bike Education Program.

Thank you to those parents who have already offered support, though we still require additional helpers. If you are able to assist this

program, please contact Stephen O’Connor in Grade 3O.

You do not need a bike to be a parent helper. The grade 3 program is conducted completely in the school grounds and

involves a series of skill based activities and challenges that you will supervise but not have to ride.

Dates for the program:

Mondays 11.30am – 1.30 pm (13th

, 20th

, 27th

July, 3rd

and 10th

August)

Tuesday 11.30am – 1.30 pm (14th

, 21st 28

th, July, 4

th and 11

th August)

Congratulations to our Students of the Week

Grade 4 News Students of the Week 4/G- Ryan T for being a pleasure to teach all

week and trying his best.

4/K- Brooke M for always being organised and

completing work to the best of her ability.

4CT- Caden G for his outstanding presentation of

his history timeline.

Learning Portfolios Learning Portfolios, including your child’s school

report, went home yesterday. Please take the time

to discuss and celebrate your child’s

achievements. Please sign and write a positive

comment before returning to school.

Student Led Conferences Thank you for your attendance at Tuesday’s

Student Led Conferences. It was great to touch

base and discuss your child’s progress.

Bike Education Grade 4 students will be participating in the Bike

Education program, beginning Week 6 of Term 3.

Please take the time over the holidays to make

sure bikes are roadworthy and that students are

practising their bike riding skills.

Happy Holidays Another busy term has come to an end. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and hope all students enjoy their well-earned

rest.

Middle School Teachers

Grade 5 News Students of the Week 5/K- Sher C For always being a positive student and giving all tasks her best effort

5/P-Jay S for his skill with using a compass and protractor for a maths task

5/W-Ella D for her diligent work during class this week

Thank You Thank you to those parents who attended the Student Led Conferences on Tuesday. If you happened to miss your time, please

arrange to see your child’s teacher.

Congratulations A big congratulations to those students who achieved a 98% attendance rate for this term. These students were rewarded for their

attendance at a special morning tea on Wednesday, which was organised by Mr Jenkyn and Mr Ross. The Grade 5 attendance rate

does need to improve next term. Please ensure that you encourage your child to be at school every day, so that they do not miss

out on crucial learning tasks and assessments. It can be very hard for your child to catch up, even if they have missed one

morning session by being late.

Reports School reports and Learning Portfolios went home yesterday. Please read over your child’s portfolio and fill out the reflection sheet

in the back. We would like to see as many portfolios back by this Friday, so that we have a fresh start and are well organised for

Term 3.

Activities DOJO points trading activities were held today (Thursday). Students had the chance to participate in a Gold Class movie,

hairstyling/face painting/nail art, sport, construction with Lego, and board games. Well done to students on their efforts this

semester.

No Canteen or Uniform Shop Tomorrow Please ensure that you provide a packed lunch for your child.

Out of Uniform Day Tomorrow Tomorrow is a ‘Casual Clothes Day’. Please ensure that your child brings along a gold coin donation if they choose to wear

casual clothes. All donations will go towards the Isabella and Marcus Fund, which supports childhood brainstem cancer.

Have a safe and relaxing break! We looking forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn at the start of Term 3.

Please ask your child if they are low on classroom supplies, such as pens/writing books/glue, so that they can purchase these in

the holidays.

Grade 6 News Students of the Week Congratulations to these students of the week.

6/B- Annalise W for always setting the right example to the rest of the school.

6/G- Isaac O for a much improved homework routine. Keep it up!

6/M- Kyal S for rocking out on the drums at 5/6 assembly.

Student Led Conferences The students did a fantastic job of discussing their work with you. It was great to see students be proud of what they have achieved

this term.

Learning Portfolios and Reports Learning Portfolios and Reports came home last night. Please take the time to read and discuss your child’s work with them. We

appreciate the back page of the report being returned with a comment and signature in the Learning Portfolio by the end of the first

week back next term. The comment and signature let us know your child has shown you their Learning Portfolio and report.

Week 1 Term 3

Music is Fun Band Payments are due on Thursday 16th

July. If you have not prepaid for Special Events or are eligible for the

Special Events payment then the cost will be $8.50. Please see your child’s classroom teacher or the office if you are unsure.

Remember payments can be made on the Qkr app.

Holidays We wish all our students and their families a happy 2 week break. Stay happy, safe and healthy. We look forward to hearing all

about what everyone has been up to over the holidays. See you back at WHPS, all rested on Monday 13th

July.

Upper School Teachers

UNIFORM SHOP Friday 26 June Uniform Shop Closed

Tuesday 14 July Heather Veitch

Friday 17 July Susanna Flanagan

Second Hand Uniforms Available

“Sold for cash only”

In stock for 3 months from time of receipt and then passed on

to welfare if not sold within that period

New 2015 Opening Times

Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.00pm and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm

Kim Engi, Terri Massese & Deb Button

CANTEEN ROSTER Friday 26 June Canteen Closed

Wednesday 15 July Jessica Smith

Friday 17 July Nicole Logan

Kerin Rowlands

Gretal Williams

Canteen Prices Have Changed A new price list is now available in the parent information on

the school’s website.

Helpers to arrive at 12.30pm

Orders are to be written on a large paper lunch bag unless

ordered through Qkr, (NO ENVELOPES), one per child.

Lunch bags are available for 10 for 60c or 10c each, with

lunch orders and will be sent home.

Urgent Reminder: If you are unable to assist with canteen

duty, please arrange a swap or inform the office so that a

replacement helper can be arranged.

Mrs Helen Williams, Canteen Manager

NEWSLETTER ROSTER Thursday 16

th July Kelly Adcock

Thursday 23rd

July Judy Allen

Please arrive 2.30pm

Community News

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Celebrating 150 years of Education in 2015. Past students and staff are invited to attend our celebrations on Saturday 31st October 2015 (main day and night time function).

Keep this date free! Contact your class members and pass the information on. Registrations are now being taken. Please contact

Graeme or Janis at the school to register your intention to attend.

SICKBAY ROSTER Friday 26 June Marianna Bertani

Friday 17 July Suzie Grant

Please collect from the office at the end of the day