TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Phone: 5824 1684 Fax: 5824 1898 Before/After School Care: 9758 6744 (After the Bell)
Email: [email protected] Website: www.taturaps.vic.edu.au
6 November 2019 Week 5 Term 4
PRINCIPAL’S PIECE
Sun Smart It is great to see student’s remembering to bring their hat to school now that we are in Term 4. As per our Sun Smart Policy, all students are required to wear their hats when outside. This of course includes PE and any other outdoor activities. Please ensure that hats are named, which will assist us in returning ones that are misplaced.
Planning for 2020 Are you leaving the school in 2020? With the year’s end fast approaching, we are beginning to
plan for 2020. To assist us in this planning, if you are leaving the school in 2020 we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible- thank you to the parents who already have informed the school. Parents of students transitioning to secondary school need not notify us.
School Structure and Class Placement: next year we will be running 11 classes: 2 X Foundation; 3 X Grade 1/2, 3 X Grade 3/4 and 3 X 5/6. Very shortly we will commence the process for allocating students to classes for 2020. As mentioned in our previous newsletter, the process each year is a complex and considered one, to enable the best learning environment for all. Parents may have academic, social and/or emotional information regarding their child they would like us to consider. These requests need to be made in writing, addressed to either myself or Susanne Gill by Friday 29th November. In fairness to all, we do not accept requests for a specific teacher; however, we make every attempt to accommodate requests based on academic, social and emotional needs.
In-school Transition: later in the term the school organises an in-school transition program to support our students as they transition to the next school level.
Transition to Secondary School: Tuesday 10th December our current Year 6 students attend an Orientation Day at their prospective secondary schools.
2020 Foundation Students: this coming Friday will be the first of 3 transition days for next year’s Foundation students. If there are any families in our school community who know of any children who have not yet enrolled, please encourage them to contact the school.
Parent Helpers Morning Tea Our parent and community helpers morning tea will be held on Friday 13th December at 11am in the library. It is a staff initiative to acknowledge and show appreciation for the support and assistance that parents (and other family members) and community members provide in a range of school activities throughout the year. Please note the
date and time in your diaries. Further information will be forthcoming closer to the event. Basketball Tournament Last Friday Mr Nihill and a group of grade 5/6 students proudly represented TPS at the Shepparton Regional Basketball Tournament. Our students displayed exemplary sportsmanship and teamwork, winning 3 out of 4 games. We would like to thank Madeleine Rejis who coached the boys and Amanda Hamilton for providing transportation to the game. Both Mr Nihill and Miss Rejis were very proud of the team! Thank you also to the parents who took time out of their day to go and support the team.
Tracey Ritchie
EXCURSIONS COMING UP
There are a number of excursions occurring in the next month or
two. Please note if payment is required in order for your child to
participate.
Invoices for term 4 music have been added to family accounts.
Please pay these outstanding amounts in order for your child to
continue with music lessons.
2020 STUDENT CHARGES
At last week’s School Council meeting, School Council set the charges
for students for 2020 at $300.
Eligible families may be able to apply for CSEF which covers the cost of
ex/incursions. Families will be required to pay for camps and other
activities which are optional and applicable to individual students.
3/4 and 5/6 Camps are expected to cost approximately $330 per
student.
Families are most welcome to pay by instalments.
Please make arrangements with the school office.
In 2020, families are required to purchase their own
stationery requirements for their child/ren from
whichever supplier they prefer eg: Officeworks, Big W,
Kmart, newsagents. Booklists will be given to students early in
December. Whilst particular brands may be recommended, the choice is
yours to make.
PURCHASE A PICKET
As a school fundraiser, we have picket fence
panels for sale that we would love families to
paint.
These pickets will be installed as a feature of
the entrance to the sensory playground.
Drop by the school office to purchase….$10
each.
Wow, we are already in Week 5 of Term 4! We are enjoying another great term with lots of learning and exciting activities taking place.
Junior News
CLASS TALKS
Last week the F/1/2s presented their class talks. We were very impressed
with the effort that went into preparing the talks. It was great to see some creativity! We have been learning about asking interesting questions and
giving positive feedback.
TRANSITION
Foundation students will be working with their Buddies on a Friday morning for the next three weeks. Our 2020
Foundation children will spend time at school. They will complete some fun
activities and see what it is like being a student at Tatura Primary School.
F-2 AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL ACTIVITY DAY:
To celebrate a great term and everything we have learnt about Australian animals, the Junior Section will be having a dress-up and activity day on
Monday 25th November. Foundation, One and Two children can dress-up as their favourite Australian animal. We will begin the day with a parade under the
Big Shed at 9:10am. Up until lunch the children will participate in Australian animal activities and will rotate around in mixed groups.
We are looking forward to a great day!
GRADE 1/2 EXCURSION
On Friday 15th November, Grade 1/2 students will be off to the Mansfield
Zoo. The bus will leave at 8:00am sharp. Please see your child’s teacher
if you have any questions.
It will be a terrific day!
CONCERT
Practise for our school concert has commenced! Please keep an eye out for notes going home regarding costumes/
what to wear on the evening.
Maths Matters MAKE A DOLLAR
Place twenty 5 cent coins and twenty 10c coins in a dish in
the middle of 2-4 players. Players take turns to roll the
dice and take as many coins as is shown on the dice. For
example, if you roll a 4 you can take four coins from the
collection. It is up to the player whether they take 5 or 10
cent coins or a mix.
The amounts are added up as you go and the aim is to be
the play who gets as close to one dollar without going
over.
GAME OF NIM
Place counter in a pattern like the diagram
below. Players take it in turns to remove one
or two counters. The winner of the game is
the player who removes the last counter.
Play 5 times, can you see a pattern?
How many squares can
you see?
Use different shaped pas-tas, nutrigrain, nuts & bolts, coins, buttons, bottle tops to
practise counting and pat-terns.
Estimate how much rice fits into a cup.? Count into groups of 10, put an egg ring around 10 groups to make 100…..
Tirrim and Angus playing KenKen Thembi and Ashlyn measuring
their ingredients at Quantum.
ORDER FORM TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL DRESSES
I wish to order the following dress/es:
Student Name: ……………………………………………………………
Children’s size 4 6 8 10 12 14
Number required: ………………..
Total number of dresses required: ………………. @ $45/dress
total payment $.....................
Please return form to school office together with payment by Thursday 5 December
TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL DRESSES
ORDER FORM
All dress sizes $45.00 each
As there is no longer a local supplier of Tatura PS school dresses, we are able to make a bulk order with a Melbourne supplier. Sample dresses are available to ‘try on’ at the school office late next week. If you would like to purchase a school dress, please fill in and return the order form together with payment by Thursday 5 December 2019.
HOW WE TEACH YOUR CHILDREN READING AT TATURA PRIMARY
The Instructional Model we are sharing with you today is the Reading model.
During each reading lesson, teachers will begin by ‘Tuning In’ the students. They will share the Learning In-
tention and Success Criteria so students know what will happen in the lesson and how they can be success-
ful. They engage the learners by practising fluency, comprehension or vocabulary activities.
During the ‘Explicit Teaching’ section, teachers will model a skill to the whole class that they want the stu-
dents to learn. This may be done through a mentor text, class novel, PowerPoint etc.
‘Have a Go!’ is the main part of the lesson. This is where students will use the skill they have just learnt and
apply it to an activity that is differentiated to their ability. Students may participate in a guided reading ses-
sion, independent reading or conferencing.
‘Reflection’ time is where students can share their thinking. They are given time to turn and talk, be the
teacher and receive feedback. They will hear the Success Criteria again so they know if they have achieved
success during the lesson.
Next week we will introduce the ‘Writing’ model.
FRIDAY FRUIT ROSTER TERM 4, 2019
Sponsored by Tatura Medical Centre
SICK BAY WASHING ROSTER TERM 4, 2019
If you are unable to assist, please attempt to find a replacement. Fruit duty (cutting up fruit and delivering to classrooms) takes
approximately 1 hour. Please collect washing on Friday afternoon.
11/10/2019 NO FRUIT—COLOUR RUN 18/10/2019 Mal Wright & Chris Court
25/10/2019 Sally Beale & Lou Normington
01/11/2019 Alana Cope & Dannielle Kay
08/11/2019 Lyana Speed & Pat Robinson
15/11/2019 Helen DeZilwa & Chantelle Gould
22/11/2019 Mal Wright & Chris Court 29/11/2019 Sally Beale & Lou Normington
06/12/2019 Alana Cope & Dannielle Kay
13/12/2019 Lyana Speed & Pat Robinson
11/10/2019 Lyana Speed
18/10/2019 Marni Stevens
25/11/2019 Fiona Shepperbottom
01/11/2019 Simone Dunne
08/11/2019 Cheryl Boyd
15/11/2019 Lyana Speed
22/11/2019 Marni Stevens
29/11/2019 Fiona Shepperbottom
06/12/2019 Simone Dunne
13/12/2019 Cheryl Boyd
Calling all junior bowlers – get in the game with Roll Up! FREE LAWN
BOWLS
Roll Up is a Bowls Victoria junior program running at bowls clubs around the state. Our club will be run-
ning this social lawn bowls program, aimed at 9 to 17-year-old.
Roll Up is designed to get more young people active through sport and has been developed in
conjunction with VicHealth.
Roll Up allows kids to learn and build their confidence in lawn bowls by providing a supportive, relaxed,
social and fun environment. Food, drink and equipment provided.
Sessions times:
Monday 21st October 2019 5.30pm-7pm Shep Park Bowls Club
Monday 28th October 2019 5.30pm -7pm Shep Park Bowls Club
Monday Nov 4th, 11th, 25th 5.30pm-7pm – HILL TOP GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Monday Dec 9th and 16th 5.30pm-7pm - Kyabram Bowls Club
How to register:
Https://bowlsvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/m74a99g19psgfg/
To learn more about Roll Up, please visit www.rollupvic.com.au
Tatura Primary School
Uniform Requirements
2019
Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions of the day.
A combination of the items below can be worn according to their comfort needs.
(Please note that girls must not wear trousers under the summer dress)
Summer dress in school fabric blue/white check with navy thread
School Shorts- navy blue
Plain navy blue long trousers- gabardine or trackpants
Skort- navy blue
Short-sleeved polo shirt- navy blue & sky blue with school logo – (make – Winning Spirit, style PS31)
Skivvy- navy blue
Polo shirt specific to Grade 6 students
Navy blue or white socks
Navy blue tights
Black school shoes/boots or all black school sneakers suitable for PE.
Windcheater- navy blue with school logo
Windbreaker jacket- navy blue with sky blue sleeve stripe with school logo
A plain navy fleece jacket or sleeveless vest with school logo is an option to supplement the uniform
in winter
Hat- navy blue broad-brimmed/bucket (Terms 1 and 4)- optional school logo
Navy blue beanie- optional school logo
Notes:
All uniform, including hats, windcheaters and jackets must be named. Name tapes or machine
embroidered names make the easiest identification.
Variations of uniform (eg: netball skirts, leggings, coloured shoes, visible slogans on clothes) are not
acceptable. Please ask at school if you are unsure.
Students may wear gold/silver earring studs or sleepers or a watch. Girls may wear navy blue or sky
blue hair accessories.
Note that all uniform items are available from Tatura Logos and Promos. Parents are also able to
purchase general navy clothing items that can then be embroidered at Tatura Logos and Promos.
TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL CANTEEN PRICE LIST – as from 29 January 2019
JOHN SMITH
ROOM 12
1 Pie $4.80
Total $4.80
Money in bag $4.80
Money is in Mary Smith’s
bag/Room 14.
LUNCH ORDERS ONLY AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY &
FRIDAY
HOT FOOD
Pies 4.80
Party Pies 1.50
Large sausage roll 3.80
Pastie (meat & veg) 4.80
Pastie (veg only) 4.80
Ham, cheese & pineapple focaccia 2.70
Ham & cheese focaccia 2.50
Sauce 0.30
SANDWICHES
Ham 4.00
Ham & cheese 4.70
ROLLS ONLY
Ham & salad** 5.80
Chicken & salad** 7.00
Chicken only 5.00
Ham only 4.00
Ham & cheese 4.70
**salad includes: lettuce, tomato, beet-root & cheese
CAKES
Apple cake 3.40
Hedgehog 3.40
Vanilla slice 3.90
Coffee scroll 2.10
Caramel slice 3.40
YoYo (gluten free) 3.70
DRINKS
Keri Fruity Juice (orange or apple/blackcurrant)
3.20
Paper bag 0.05
LUNCH ORDERS ONLY AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY &
FRIDAY
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED AT THE SCHOOL. NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AT TATURA HOT BREAD. *Order to be written on a brown paper bag *Please write your NAME and ROOM NUMBER on the bag *Write the price of each item on your order and total the amount *Indicate how much money has been placed in the bag or *Indicate if money is with a sibling’s lunch order *NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN
Term Four 2019 WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
5 4 5 MELBOURNE CUP DAY HOLIDAY
6 7 8 2020 Foundation transition 9.30-10.30 Second Step Gr 6 (session 4)
6 11
Yachting Gr 5 & 6
Remembrance
Day
12 13 14 15 2020 Foundation transition 9.30-10.30
Gr 1/2 Excursion
Second Step Gr 6
7 18 19 20 Finance meeting @ 6pm School Council meeting @ 7pm
21 Tabloid Sports F-
6
22 2020 Foundation transition 9.30-10.30 Second Step Gr 6
8 25
Junior Dress Up
Day
26 27 28 Whole school Transition @ 2.30
29
LARP Gr 3-6
9 2 DECEMBER 3 4 2020 Foundation Information evening @ 7pm
5 CURRICULUM
DAY
6
Whole school
transition @ 10am
LARP Gr 3-6
10 9
50th Anniversary
meeting @ 3pm
10 Orientation Day
11 12 Grade 6 Graduation
13
LARP Gr 3-6
Parent helper
morning tea @ 11am
11 16
CONCERT
17 Swimming F-2
18 Swimming 3-6 Carols
19 20
Last day of term-
finish @ 1.30pm
2020 Term One WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 27 JANUARY 28 Teachers return
29 Grades 1-6 commence
30 Foundation commence
31
2 3 FEBRUARY 4 5 No Foundation students at school
6 7
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