1. family and parenting
2. children

Cranbourne East Primary School No 5518
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Phone: 5990 0400
Fax: 5990 0499
Email: cranbourne.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: www.cranbourneeastps.vic.edu.au
Address: 2 Bowyer Avenue, Cranbourne East 3977
30th April 2015
Issue 11
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
IMPORTANT DATES 2015
May
Fri 1st May
Mon 4th May
June
District Athletics (selected students)
Year 1 Sealife Aquarium Payment Due
Fri 5th June
Tues 16th June
4th – 6th May
6th – 8th May
Year 4 City Camp – Group 1
Year 4 City Camp – Group 2
Fri 8th May
Mother’s Day Stall (more info to follow)
Book Club Issue 3 Due
Parents Association meeting 7:00pm
Year 2 Swimming Program
Mon 11th May
Mon11th – Fri
15th May
Tues 12th May
Wed 13thFri 15th May
Sat 16th May
18th – 22nd May
Mon 18th May
Tues 19th May
Wed 20th May
Thurs 21st May
Thurs 28th May
Year 1KPW Sealife Aquarium Visit
NAPLAN – Year 3 and Year 5
CEPS Trivia Night 7pm
Year 3 Swimming Program
Education Week
Year 6 Camp Deposit Due
Year 1ASBE Sealife Aquarium Visit
Navy Band Visit
Education Week
Open Morning 9:30-10:15am
Student Free Dress Day (fundraising)
Wed 17th June
Prep Melbourne Aquarium Excursion Payment Due
Prep F,B,L,J & ½ Prep K
Melbourne Aquarium Excursion
Don’t Pee in my Pool Payment Due
Prep M,V,W,G & ½ Prep K
Melbourne Aquarium Excursion
Year 6 Camp Final Payment Due
Education Week Open Morning
9.30 - 10.15am
Please put this in your diary.
More information to follow
Trivia Night – A night not to be missed.
Tickets now on sale from the office.
Saturday 16th May commencing 7:oopm at the Balla Balla
Centre Cranbourne.
Tickets $15.00 each or $13.50 each when booking a table of ten.
Come along and enjoy some mind stretching questions, fun
games and of course some exciting items at our silent auction.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Hi everyone
Last Friday the teaching staff, specialist staff and integration staff participated in a professional learning day with Numeracy
consultant Michael Ymer. The teachers participated in a range of engaging activities throughout the day that can be used in
their teaching. The focus of the day’s session was Effective Strategies for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics, with a
focus on organising learning spaces for effective learning and planning engaging, hands on tasks which cater for all levels of
student abilities and needs. Staff learnt about the importance of linking Mathematics to real world situations and teaching
the understanding behind concepts not just teaching the formula. The day was a tremendous success with all staff
commenting on the value of the hands on games and activities that were explored. The learning outcomes from the day are
being translated into learning activities for our students.
Please ensure your child reads every day
Kind regards Garry & Staff
From the Welfare Officer Exercise is Everywhere
For active children in good health, a structured fitness program isn't needed. These children are constantly on the
move and their flexible, young bodies equip them to participate in physical activities. Play, for children, is exercise.
When a child plays they develop dexterity, motor skills and muscle strength. Physically, they also develop strength,
agility, coordination, stamina, spatial awareness and fitness as they practice and extend their movement skills
according to their stage of development.
The benefits of exercising - Regular exercise helps develop muscles and strengthen bones. Body fat is less in a
child who is moderately active and the likelihood of becoming overweight is also lessened, as is the likelihood of
developing type 2 Diabetes. Children who are physically fit tend to sleep better. Fitness aids concentration, and
regular muscular exercise helps to lessen stress and tension. As with all types of play, physical exercise and fitness
also increases stamina, endurance, flexibility and strength.
Aerobic exercise is particularly good for developing endurance. Regular aerobic activity can include cycling,
walking, running or jogging, swimming, or sports such as basketball, football or soccer. During aerobic exercise, the
heart rate increases and breathing becomes more labored. Over time, aerobic exercise will strengthen the heart
and the body's ability to provide oxygen to the cells. Flexibility can be improved by stretching and for most
children, stretching is a natural part of their overall movement in reaching for things or simply bending down to
pick something up.
Strength is something children also tend to achieve naturally if they have regular opportunities to play on
equipment, particularly climbing ropes or monkey bars.
How much is too much? - Regardless of age, any exercise that is enjoyable and doesn't cause distress, pain or
other physical discomfort, can be undertaken at any time.
Ideally, children above the age of two, benefit most from at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise (such
as running, jumping, skipping, hopping, walking) over the course of a day, every day of the week.
As opposed to some adults, young children are mostly not as driven by the desire to maintain a certain level of
fitness, or lose weight to look good. Children naturally take part in all sorts of play that involves activity. The onset
of tiredness or in some cases simple boredom usually ensures that a child will stop the activity and look for
something else to do.
Young children are more likely to be active if their family–including parents or carers–are active. However, for
children who prefer to spend a great deal of time in front of a computer or television screen, encouraging them to
play outside may require the parent to set limits on screen time, and provide alternative activities.
Over-exercising can lead to weight loss, hormonal imbalance (especially in girls) and cause injuries, especially
when parts of the body are over-used. If the amount of time a child is exercising or playing sport is beginning to
intrude on normal activities, this may be the sign to rethink the exercise commitment.
Always stop any activity if a child complains of pain, dizziness, or feels sick or excessively tired.
Competitive sport - Once a child begins school, a certain amount of exercise is a requirement as competitive
sports and activities are part of the curriculum. Most active children enjoy being part of a team, and teamwork
helps them to learn how to take turns, win, lose, and how to support a teammate. Being part of a team also
encourages friendships, commitment, and feelings of belonging.
Young children are not always interested in rules and are prone to make up their own or change them to suit
themselves. A young child may not have a problem with breaking the rules if it means that this helps them to win.
By eight or nine years of age, children understand the concept of competitive sport. They can follow rules and
comprehend what competition is all about. Stretches, warm up exercises prior to, and warm down exercises after
exertion, help to prevent muscle strain and soreness. Also, ensure that your child has any protective gear that is
required for their chosen sport.
Ideas for activities
 Enjoy physical activity as a family. Take a walk, throw a ball in the park, cycle together, or run around the
back yard with the dog.
 Encourage children to help in the garden–digging, raking, or collecting leaves.
 Limit screen time and provide an outdoor activity, especially when children may be bored or have been
inside for too long.
 Don't let wet weather put you off–a walk in the rain can be fun.
 Enroll your child in an activity of their choice (cricket, swimming, ballet, athletics) and where possible take
time out to stay to watch and support their efforts.
 Plan picnics or days out, and along with the food, pack a cricket bat, bikes or bathers/swimmers if there's a
park, pool or beach nearby.
Riding to and from school: A reminder message - Children need to take care when riding their bikes and
scooters to and from school. Parents please remind your children to stick to the footpaths and be aware of traffic
and pedestrians while riding. Wear a helmet at all times and avoid using ear devices.
Kathy Jones
Shining Star Awards for 27th April – 1st May 2015
Year
Prep
Shining Star
Student
Sevin A
Hunter C
Olivia T
Cooper R
Manav J
Sehaj K
Darcy I
Kosta K
Caitlin N
Year
1
Jasvanti R
Bailey W
Bianca H
Morgan H
Dharczy V
Isaac R-R
Bailey D
Year
2
Stephen X
Imaya R
Liana H
Byron F
Hadiya R
Sanjai P
Trinity C
Dalton R
Award
Year
For his fantastic effort in the Cross
Country.
For a great effort sounding out
words when writing.
For making a creative pattern with
different materials.
For an excellent effort with
continuing and creating patterns in
Maths.
For a fantastic effort in achieving his
Golden Words.
Year
3
For her fantastic effort in our maths
activities.
For a fantastic effort in his writing
and always trying his best.
For completing his handwriting
sheet to a five star standard.
For a fantastic effort during the Big
Write.
For settling in to 1BE well.
Shining Star
Student
Tyrell H
Ashley D
Year
4
Michelle M
Chloe H
For extending her thinking in subtraction activities.
Surya R
For a fantastic effort with her Spider Web artwork.
William S
For a fantastic effort with his Spider Web artwork.
Emily E
For her improvement in her reading and
comprehension.
For an entertaining Big Write about why a car was in a
pool!
For your fantastic effort this week in maths focusing
on multiplication. Well done.
For making a great start to his time at CEPS.
Andy S
Jorell P
For your fantastic listening and
sounding out during weekly
dictation.
For your excellent learning when
experimenting with how to add
coins.
For showing excellent leadership
within the learning space.
Tamanna H
For often showing the 5R’s within
the learning space.
For trying really hard during your
Big Edit.
For your fantastic home reading
routine.
For contributing his ideas to class
discussions and having a go. Keep it
up!
For putting in a fantastic effort
when learning about time in maths.
For improving her listening skills
during group discussions.
For a fantastic effort during last
week’s Cross Country.
For always completing her work to
a 5 star standard.
For settling in well at his new
school.
For her great participation in
Socratic Circles.
For being a considerate and helpful
individual towards his peers.
For being responsible and reliable with her
homework. Keep up the great work Tamanna!
Sehath K
For receiving his pen license. Well-done Sehath!
Zayan S
For showing great sportsmanship and perseverance
during our school Cross Country.
Amaya S
For contributing to class discussions and listening
attentively.
For being a super star student! Brad has consistently
worked well during maths workshops and literacy
reading sessions this semester
For using an expressive voice when participating in
Readers’ Theatre.
For making positive choices in his learning. Great job
Christian!
Brad F
Mackayla R
Christian K
Year
6
Howe for a fantastic effort in his homework this week.
For a great job with his inquiry learning oral
presentation.
For an excellent effort in addition activities.
Mehakpreet K
Year
5
Award
Aruzoo R
For her engagement during learning division.
Bailey B-J
For outstanding effort with his homework.
Hayley H
For her outstanding effort in maths.
Bwalya G
For fantastic persuasive writing in her homework.
Sabah A
For transitioning between activities and beginning
work tasks quickly.
For making an improved effort to get to class on time
every day.
For showing determination to improve his writing
skills during Big Write.
For a great start to Year Six at Cranbourne East
Primary school.
For making a wonderful effort with his homework and
work in class.
Josh A
Brendon G
Pamela B
Chris S
Shining Star Awards for 27th April – 1st May 2015
Year
PE
Mr Carey
PE
Mr Shaw
Shining Star
Student
Brianna B
5W
Iraia N-D
1B
PE
Ms Purvis
Logan S
3M
Performing
Arts
Mr Beach
Performing
Arts
Ms Purvis
Visual Arts
Ms Lloyd
Sirnan T
Prep W
Reece M
3B
Visual Arts
Ms Albrecht
ICT
Mr Ross
Hunter C
Prep L
Mai E 2T
ICT
Mrs Hunter
George E
2T
Science
Ms
Singleton
Science
Ms Albrecht
Literacy
Support
Dylan N-A
Prep L
Oliver P
6G
Jhavarnyce A
1E
Izaiah M
ESL
Mohammad A
2C
Auslan
Noah R
3M
Award
Year
Shining Star
Student
Estelle C
5O
Mai E
2T
Award
For an excellent run during the
cross-country. Fantastic work!
For showing outstanding
sportsmanship during the Cross
Country Fun Run.
For showing a fantastic
understanding of the forehand
strike and his great listening and
co-operation in PE.
For displaying great dance
movements and in time to the
beat. Great job!!!!!
For his excellent concentration
and playing of his own rhythm
to the beat perfectly.
For using an expressive and
evocative painting style for his
Anzac artwork.
For his very creative red mask.
Mrs
Simmonds
Mrs Price
Ms
Naismith
Morgan H
1S
For working hard on all your work. Well done.
Ms Hudson
For her outstanding segment on
this weeks’ Online Assembly.
Ms
Backhaus
Ovindi R
1E
Margaret S
5F
For coming up with some wonderful answers in
science. Well done.
For always showing respect to her classmates
and teachers. Well-done Margaret.
For working hard when learning
to format work in Microsoft
Word.
For excellent effort and listening
with his work in Science.
Mrs Rento
Liam H
5O
For always having a go and being positive about
trying new strategies in maths.
Mrs Little
Shilpi S
6A
For trying so hard at your work.
For her great effort to create a
noisemaker in Science.
For his enthusiastic attitude and
effort during Literacy Support
Sessions.
For a fantastic piece of writing
about his favorite animal. Keep
up the good work!!
For his enthusiasm with his
signing.
Mrs
Mathai
Zaina A
Prep G
For always being respectful and friendly with her
teachers and classmates.
For being a supportive sister.
For improving on your basketball skills.
Mrs
Warren
On Leave
Mrs Warren is on leave
Mrs
Harding
Sabah A
6E
Well-done Sabah for trying to work out your
balanced equations. Keep up the good work.
Ms Adams
Ms Adams is on leave
House Points
This Week:
Ruffy
Donnelly
Lyall
Hudson
372
302
289
209
Term Total:
Ruffy
Donnelly
Lyall
Hudson
468
439
397
343
Cross Country
Congratulations to all the students who ran in our school cross-country on Monday 20th April. It was great
to see so many of you dressed in your house colors and doing your best to earn points for your house. There
were some fantastic individual efforts by students on the day who ran extremely well. Well-done and good
luck to the students who made the team to represent CEPS at the District Cross Country on Friday. Thank
you to all the parents who came out and supported the students on the day. You really help to create a great
atmosphere. Thank you also to all the staff for their help and support on the day. Dale Carey and Glenn Shaw
Mathletics News
Over the past two weeks, a total of 207 bronze Mathletics certificates have been achieved and 37 silver
certificates. Congratulations to the follow students for achieving Gold certificates. Levi in Year 6, Govind and
Harkirat in Year 5 and Sonia in Year 3. Don’t forget to log in to Mathletics at home www.mathletics.com