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Sherbourne Primary

Outlook Crescent,

Briar Hill Victoria 3088

www.sherbps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 9434 7142 Principal Mrs Maree Seymour

Our next assembly will be held on

Monday 22nd July at 3.00pm in the

hall.

All welcome!

NEXT ASSEMBLY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday July 18, 2019

Welcome to Term 3 at Sherbourne. We are now into the sec-

ond semester and term 3 promises to be one of great learning

progress.

Returning from 4 weeks in the UK on Long Service Leave I am

struck by the opportunities, resources and access we enjoy in

Australia. The endorsement of public education in Australia and

particularly Victoria - the Education state, is something to be

proud of – with its strong focus on equity and excellence.

My strong message to both staff and students upon my return is

enjoy your learning, be curious and wondrous about the world

around us, strive to ask and find out “why.” Most of all be grate-

ful for all we take for granted – our family, friends, beautiful

country and community.

I would like to acknowledge the work of Mrs Marcelle Herrick

who took on the acting Principal role during my Long Service

Leave at the end of Term 2.

TERM 2

Wed July 24 School Council

Thurs July 25 1/2 Swimming

Mon July 29 Student Free Day

Sun Aug 11 Working Bee

Tues Aug 13 SPS 2020 Prep Transition

Wed Aug 14 SPS Athletics Carnival

BABY NEWS

Congratulations and best wishes to Elissa and Matt Kilfoyle,

(Mrs Kilfoyle 3/4K) upon the safe arrival of their baby

daughter Maeve on July 5.

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OVAL UPDATE

There has been a lot of activity over the holidays to the under layers of the oval and the fitness track that winds

around the yard. The spoon drain alongside the junior building and the existing turf courts has been updated,

including the flattening of a developing “lump “ there, the path travelling from the junior to the senior play-

ground has been re done.

Much of the work levelling and re positioning services is difficult to perceive however the project is progressing

steadily despite a few rain interruptions, where excess water has hampered work.

Currently the Senior “Big Adventure playground” is fenced off and out of use. We are very fortunate to have

alternative sufficient adjacent play areas for the children; We are working with the students to maximise their

play space and activities- they have come up with some great negotiated management strategies. Well done

kids!

The timeline of the project has extended to a projected date at the end of August. We will keep you updated!

RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM AT SCHERBOURNE

Sherbourne Primary school has been a partner school in the implementation of the Respectful Relationships

program since 2017. The focus of this initiative is on building respect and equality. It also helps teach our chil-

dren how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.

On Tuesday this week Bridget and Peta from the Department of Education and Training ran a Parent Infor-

mation session to introduce the basic elements of the Department’s Respectful Relationships Program. Twenty-

three parents attended this informative introduction to the program.

A staff professional development session followed – a good refresher for staff. The focus was on our use of

language in the classroom and everyday life. Words have power so use them wisely. This was particularly in

relation to raising consciousness of language which is built upon gender stereotypes. The session left teachers

with plenty of food for thought including consciousness of the images we display at the school, the literature

we share and the use of the physical resources at school. The program develops from Prep year right through

to Year 10. The resources have been a valuable tool to facilitate class discussions and activities about emotions

and feelings, social skills, seeking help and gender and equity at age appropriate levels.

Thanks to our Respectful Relationships coordinator Holly Denholm for organizing this visit.

SHERBOURNE SWIM SCHOOL- THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES

Sandra Bingham who has run Sherbourne Swim School in the school pool for many, many years has an-

nounced the conclusion of the Swim School effective from the end of Term 2. Sandra is an absolute legend in

the Sherbourne community having taught many children and their parents to swim over this time.

We wish Sandra and Rob all the very best for the future and thank them for their enormous contribution to

our community. Enjoy life out of the water Sandra!!!

The other swim school operating from the Sherbourne pool is run by Heather Reilly who has been teaching for

over 20 years in the local area. Heather will run classes on a Saturday and Sunday at the school. Please con-

tact Heather direct on 94354-5804.

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ASSEMBLY

At Assembly next Monday we will meet our Semester 2 Junior School Councilors from each class across the

school. Thank you to our Semester 1 JSC reps for the ideas you brought and your terrific reporting to and from

Junior School Council and your class. These students will receive their badges at Assembly – families are most

welcome to attend, 3.00pm in the Hall.

THANK YOU

A big thank you once again to those families who looked after our chickens and our yards over the holiday

break. The wind and rain play some havoc at this time of year – yet we came back to a beautifully cleaned and

safe school yard. Thank you!

2019 PARENT OPINION SURVEY

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents think of our school. The Parent Opinion Survey is an

annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst a sample of ran-

domly selected parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of

school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help in-

form and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.

Approximately 30 per cent of parents will be invited to participate in this year’s survey. All responses to the sur-

vey are anonymous. This year the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Monday 22rd July to Sunday

11th August.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any con-

venient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online

survey will be available in a range of languages other than English. The survey results will be reported back to

the school at the end of September.

GRADE 1/2 SWIIMMING WILL COMMENCE NEXT THURSDAY JULY 25

1/2K will swim from 9.15-10.30 followed by 1/2M 10.30 – 11.45am. We are in desperate need of parent helpers

for the program to proceed. Please contact your class teachers if you can assist.

Thank you!

STUDENT FREE DAY

Monday July 29 is a Student Free Day. Students do not come to school on this day.

Camp Australia will be running their OSH program at Sherbourne from 7am – 6pm on this day.

Bookings are essential!

The final Student Free Day for 2019 will be Friday December 13.

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HEALTH/FIRST AID

COLD and FLU SEASON

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have advised schools that influenza is increasing

throughout Victoria. To help reduce the spread of cold and flu we share the following advice they have provided

to us:

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.

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

symptoms have passed.

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

dent.

Good general hygiene is the best defence against infection. Encourage students to wash their hands regu-

larly. Ask them to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing.

HEADLICE

We ask that all families remain vigilant in inspecting regularly and acting and informing quickly in the incidence

of headlice or nits in their child or children’s hair. Students may return to school the day after their hair has

been treated for headlice – it is also important to inform the school so we can alert other families to be on the

lookout. After initial treatment a follow up treatment must be carried out in 7 days to break the cycle of the

lice. This information is always treated confidentially.

Thanks for your help with this.

JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

At Assembly next Monday July 22 at 3.00pm, our Junior School Councillors for Semester 2 will receive their

badges. Family and friends are most welcome to come and share this proud moment.

Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as Junior School Councillors to represent

their class for Semester 2.

Congratulations to our new JSC reps !

Prep D Eden Todd

Prep L Jackson Cox

1/2K Iris Chirnside

1/2M Mila Kurema

3/4 H Ben Webb

3/4K Zara Kurema

5/6A Kyla Thomas

5/6B Brayden Dimmack

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PREP ENROLMENTS 2020

A reminder Prep enrolments for 2020 are now due. Enrolment now will ensure participation in the Transition

program which commences in August this term.

The Experience Sherbourne program this year will take place on a Tuesday afternoon 2.40-3.30pm. There will be

5 afternoon sessions. Enrolled Prep 2020 students must be accompanied by an adult at these sessions. It is not

compulsory to attend all of the sessions. Bookings are required through our school office 9434 7142.

These sessions are a great way for your child and yourself to become more familiar with our school, our teach-

ers, their Prep 2020 cohort and the Prep 2020 parents/families.

The program this year is as follows.

Tuesday August 13 - Story time in the Library

Tuesday August 20 - Art time in the Art room

Tuesday August 27 - PE time in the Hall

Tuesday September 3 - Japanese time in the Japanese room

Tuesday September 10 - STEM time in the Junior STEM room

Have a super start to Term 3, as we get back into routine!

Maree Seymour

PRINCIPAL

A FRIENDLY REMINDER

School Fees can be paid by instalments by the following:-

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Preferred method: Direct Deposit

Account Name:-Sherbourne Primary School

BSB Number: 063185

Account Number: 00909627

REFERENCE: Student Name

Cash/cheque/credit card/EFTPOS also available

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UNIFORM SHOP TERM 3

The uniform shop will be open Friday 19 & 26 from 8.45 to 9.30am. If you cannot attend on these mornings

please complete an order form available at the office along with payment prior to the open sessions & it will be

filled & delivered to your child’s classroom.

FUNKY FRUIT FRIDAY ROSTER

FRIDAY JULY 19

FRUIT PICK-UP:- Cath Butterworth

FRUIT CUTTING:- Natasha Stevens, Jaime Johansson & Steph Montgomery

FRIDAY JULY 26

FRUIT PICK-UP:- Cath Butterworth

FRUIT CUTTING:- Melanie Dimmack, Ann McGough & Amanda Hirst-Whyte

SHERBOURNE CHICKEN CARE WEEKEND ROSTER

SATURDAY JULY 20 : JADE CRUSE am & SASHA STIRTON pm

SUNDAY JULY 21: JANE YOUNG am & SAM PRATT pm

SATURDAY JULY 27: JANE YOUNG am & SASHA STIRTON pm

SUNDAY JULY 28: ELIZABETH MCMAHON am & SAM PRATT pm

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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School Crossing

1.No children or their parents should ever cross the road outside

the correct crossing area.

2.Parents and children must always wait behind the yellow line until

they hear two whistles from the crossing supervisor in attendance.

Then you can cross within the white lines only.

3.Children are never allowed to cross the road whilst riding bikes etc

and should only walk, never run.

4.Children should never bounce a ball when crossing the road.

These are simple rules designed to protect ‘your’ children.

Please always remember, when dropping children off at school, to

respect council parking laws.

They are there to help with all our children’s safety !

The council officers will be coming around, at random times to give

people fines.

Stop, Look, Listen and think.

Have a happy and safe day

Vicki Johnson

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