White Hills Primary School No 1916 Week 4, Term 4 Thursday ... · The Grade Preps-2 all did...
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Hi everyone,
Parent 2020 Student Placement Request:
Closes 4.00pm Thursday 14th November
The process of allocating children to grades is very complex,
with teachers and coordinators spending many days
developing class groups based upon sound educational factors.
Class teachers have already worked with children to nominate
five (5) of their friends who they believe they would work well
with. We endeavour to place them with at least one (1) of their
nominated friends.
We consider the following factors when determining
grades:
Even distribution of academic ability within grades
Separation of children who do not work well together
Gender balance
Interpersonal development
Friendship groups
Attitude & maturity
Individual needs and behaviour.
Parents are invited to put in writing a placement
request based upon educational and social factors
only.
Naming of a preferred class teacher is NOT part of this
process.
Written requests are to be addressed to Andrew Schaeche,
Principal, and forwarded by 4.00pm Thursday,14th
November.
Verbal requests will NOT be considered.
Late written requests will NOT be considered.
Only this year’s letters will be considered, so do not rely
on previous letters (or conversations) with the Principal or
Assistant Principal from past years.
Parents should be aware that requests can place significant
limitations on options for placement and there is no
guarantee that a request can be met.
You will be advised in writing of your child’s allocated
grade for 2020 on Friday, 13th December.
October School Council Summary
On Monday School Council convened for the October
meeting. The following items were discussed and/or endorsed
at the meeting:
School has submitted a shade sail and local
community grant.
The school has received an additional $101,000 in
Essential Maintenance and Compliance funding for
2019-20.
2020 Grade booklists and voluntary levies were
approved.
Grade 2 sleepover and Energy Breakthrough risk
assessment and documentation were approved.
Department of Education Complaint policy was
discussed and will be made available for families.
The school’s involvement in the 2020 Overseas
Learning Experience to China along with the school’s
participants was approved.
White Hills Primary School No 1916 Week 4, Term 4 Thursday 31st October Ph 54430799 F 54437222
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.
Term 4 2019: Monday 7 October – Friday 20 December
Week 5 -
Week 6 Monday 11 November Prep 2020 Familiarisation – Day 1
Bookpacks go out today
Tuesday 12 November Prep 2020 Familiarisation - Day 2 Wednesday 13 November Gr 6 Camp Payment due 4pm
Thursday 14 November Wellbeing Curriculum Day – Pupil Free
Student Placement Request closes 4pm
Mon18 – Fri 22 November Book Fair – Buy One Get One Free
Mon 18 – Fri 22 November Prep Swimming
Tuesday 19 November G5/6 Dig Tech Exc - Quantum Melb
Gr 5 Camp Payment due 4pm
Thursday 21 November Prep Tea due 4pm
Thurs 21 – Sat 23 Nov EBT Maryborough
Friday 22 November Graduation Bears & Balls due 4pm
Mon 25 – Fri 29 Nov Gr 1&2 Swimming
Monday 25 November Prep 2020 Familiarisation – Session 2
Tuesday 26 November Prep 2020 Familiarisation – Session 2
Tuesday 26 November Wed 27 – Fri 29 Nov Gr 6 Camp - Anglesea
Thursday 28 November Prep Tea Gr 1 Tea due 4pm
Gr 2 Sleepover due 4pm
Wed 4 – Fri 6 Dec Gr 5 Camp – Phillip Island
Thurs 5 December Gr 1 Tea
Tuesday 10 December Orientation Day 2020 Prep Orientation 12-2pm
Parent Information Session 1-2pm
Bookpacks due today
Thursday 12 December G2 Sleepover
Tuesday 17 December Whole school Carols Night Wednesday 18 December G5/6 Pool Party / Santa visit
Thursday 19 December Transition - Step Up Session
G6 Graduation
Friday 20 December Last Day of Term 4– 2.30pm Dismissal
Wednesday 22 January Bookpack Day 9.30am – 1.00pm
Thursday 23 January Bookpack Day 9.30am – 1.00pm
Curriculum Day Notice A reminder that Thursday 14th November is a pupil free day.
Staff will be focussing on student and staff wellbeing on this day.
Camp Australia will be operating child care on this day for working
parents. For more information phone the Camp Australia customer
Service phone number on 1300105343 or visit the Camp Australia
website at www.campaustralia.com.au. Alternatively contact Jamie
(our Camp Australia coordinator) directly on on 0402590272.
Australiana-Junior School Production Last Thursday evening the junior concert titled ‘Australiana’ was held over in the Garden for the Future. The weather was warm but
not unpleasant. The Grade Preps-2 all did multiple songs and some of them loved having the microphones so close to them and sung
with gusto! On behalf of the school I would like to thank all the parents, grandparents and friends who attended to watch the
performance, your support for such events is integral for it to be successful. I would like to acknowledge Mr Kaine Marsh for his
coordination of the concert and to Mrs White for making most of the props used on the evening.
Repeat Messages
Term Planners
Parents can access the Grade Term Planners on the school’s website under the curriculum tab along the top of the home page. Term
Planners outline the key focus areas in English, Maths and Integrated studies for the term.
After School Pick Up Concern We have a number of students who wait to be picked up on the
other side of the creek adjacent to the bike path. The issue with
this, is that the grass is very long and the children are jumping
from the bank down towards the creek and playing in the long
grass. A number of parents have expressed concerns about this
and we would obviously prefer the students do not play near the
creek and bridge.
Sewer Works Notification
Coliban Water are undertaking investigations of the sewer main
along Plumridge Street in front of the school. The works are
planned to commence on 21st October and be completed by 4th
November. This will possibly impact on traffic flow along
Plumridge Street during this period.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.
Andrew Schaeche,
Principal
PFG News Christmas is also approaching fast and the Christmas hampers
will be drawn at the school Christmas Carols on December 17th.
With festive season gifts already on the shelves in stores, we
would very much appreciate if families please start to consider
donations for the Xmas hampers now. Any donations of non-
perishable food, toys or Xmas related gifts would be very much
appreciated and can be given to the school reception staff for safe
keeping.
Chocolate is a great stocking filler for Xmas and bags of
Cadbury chocolate bars are available for purchase from the
school reception at a great price! Get 6 variety bars of chocolate for $5 per bag (cash envelopes
available at reception), or EFTPOS available for purchases of 2
or more bags.
Graduation is an important milestone for students, and this year’s
Grade 6 Graduation will be held on December 19th. Further
information will be provided as this event draws closer;
particularly in relation to orders for Graduation Bears. Helpers
will be needed to ensure this event is a success for students,
so please advise Grade 6 teachers, PFG members, or office
staff if you are able to volunteer time for this event on 19th
December.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on Monday November 4th at
approximately 9:05am in the staffroom. All suggestions and
ideas for the PFG end of year celebration are welcome to be
presented at the next meeting.
All newcomers are welcome to attend any meeting! You may
bring along younger siblings to our meetings as well. Come and
have morning tea with us, a chat and a laugh, and find out what
we do around the school.
Thank you from PFG members
WEEKLY ROSTERS
Canteen Fri 1 November Heather Veitch
Kate Duncan
Tues 5 November -
Wed 6 November Chantal Jolley
Joanne Guy
Fri 8 November Chantal Jolley
Jayne Norton
Helpers to arrive at 10.00am
All orders must be in the day before 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
Uniform Shop Fri 1 November Kelly Adcock
Tues 5 November Kelly Shaw
Fri 8 November Jayder Proctor
Opening Times 2019
Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.00pm and Friday 3.30pm-4.00pm Mrs Kim Engi, Uniform Shop Coordinator
Newsletter Thurs 07 November Kelly Adcock
Thurs 14 November Helper needed
Please collect from the office 2.30pm
Sickbay Fri 01 November Sandra Saville
Fri 08 November Rhiannon Cornish
Please collect from the office at the end of the day
Students of the Week – Week 3 Term 4
Community News
CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR…. CLASS NAME AWARDED FOR
2AK Ashton Making better choices in the yard and making great text connections when reading
3G Sophia Displaying creativity when creating a poster about her holiday
2P Mia a fabulous performance at our production 3MB - -
2H Lachlan Putting fantastic effort into all of his class work! 3C
Mannix Being brave and resilient when starting at our school this term, welcome to WHPS
2M Lily Always volunteering her opinions during class discussions
3J Sheldon Being an excellent helper and showing respect
2T Rubi Her confidence in performing at our school concert
4M Jordan His excellent problem solving skills when working with fractions
2F Jessica
Mac Her confident singing at Gr P-2 production Writing a fabulous Athletics Day recount
4B Beau Great effort in Literacy, you’re reading and spelling have improved out of sight
1D Skylah Working so hard on her confidence when sharing with the class
4O Sam Setting a goal to achieve 100 nights of home reading and persisting to achieve this goal
1M Brooklyn Always being kind and considerate to classmates and teachers
4CP Mercediez Always showing the four school values and leading by example
1EW Gemma Digging deeper into the text she reads 5B Brock Aspiring to learn our school values in his first week here
1S Taylor Making good choices in the classroom to keep herself positive
5SH Nate His hard work writing a discussion piece about climbing Uluru
PR Lucky Being such a great class member 5D Maysen Keeping up with his Lit Circles by reading at home more frequently
PW Maxwell Making great self to text connection during morning reading. Well done Max!
5S Ethan Working towards the responsibility and respect values all week this week!
PF Molly Being such a kind, caring and helpful friend who always uses her initiative to assist others
6D Eliza Approaching maths (division including decimals) with an open mindset to make great progress
PJ Dexter Fabulous writing about the Grumpy Rhino 6W Hsar His awe-inspiring nonsense poetry
Chinese Tyrone B Actively participating in class activities and trying his best to read Chinese words
6V Ashton Making responsible decisions that positively impact his school work
Sport Jimmy W His excellent work during our cricket classes. Aspiring to do better
6P Isaiah Setting himself up for a great start to Term 4 by being his best and challenging himself during maths last week (division including decimals)
Music Georgia K Outstanding effort week after week in choir, always taking on advice which makes her awesome
Pick up a colouring competition sheet at the school
office. Competition closes Thursday 7th November