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Newsletter No 11 Thursday, 23 April 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS
HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY
On the ropes
YEAR 6 VISIT TO THE SHRINE
Mount Waverley Primary School, Park Lane, Mount Waverley 3149
Ph: 9807-1480 I Fax: 9888-1495 I Email: mount.waverley.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au I Web: www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
CURRICULUM DAY
On Monday 13 April , while students had one final sleep in,
teachers were hard at work developing our understanding
of the Michael Fullan New Pedagogies for Deep Learning.
The purpose of the day in broad terms was to examine our
understanding, beliefs, values and assumptions about
learning and how we learn. Two key questions were asked:
What difference can we make in the learning lives of our
students this year?
Are we preparing our learners for their future or our past?
NPDL is a pathway to ‘getting better’ and is applicable to all
levels and curriculum strands. It refines our practice and
delves into the learning process. NPDL enables teachers to
gain a deeper understanding of how the brain works and
how we learn. It is student centred, is aimed at
empowering teachers and will be supported by our new
association with Quality Learning Australia.
NPDL does not assume that our practice is incorrect. In fact,
we have highly committed and professional teachers
already doing a great job who still have a thirst for learning
themselves and continually strive to improve, along with
keeping abreast of current educational thinking based on
extensive research. ‘Deep Learning’ in the way that Fullan
describes it, develops the learning, creating and ‘doing’
dispositions that young people need to thrive on now and in
their futures. Premised on the unique powers of human
inquiry, creativity and purpose, new pedagogies are
unleashing students and teachers’ energy and excitement in
developing learning partnerships that find, activate and
cultivate the deep learning potential in all of us.
Parents wishing to explore more about leading
educationalists and research can Google: John Hattie,
Michael Fullan, David Langford, Vic Zbar and Lane Clark, to
name a few.
STUDENT SAFETY
For the safety of all children and adults it is very
important that families use the school crossings,
taking care to obey the people who man the
crossings and adhering to restricted speed zones.
It is also important that parents/guardians do not
park in the Staff Carparks or use these areas as
walk throughs.
We are greatly concerned about the number of
adults who ignore these requests and put their
children and themselves at risk.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
24 April
Yr 5 return from Camp
27 April
Yr 1 Kids Car Ed
1 May
Year 6 Winter Sport Commences
4—15 May
Prep Yr 1 Swimming
6 May
Year 3 Scienceworks
7 May
Year 4 Scienceworks
8—20 May
Book Fair
12—15 May
Yr 6 Camp
18—29 May
Yrs 2/3 Swimming
Exciting times ahead!
Greg Paine
Principal
3 June
ICAS Science
5 June
Division Cross Country
WORKING BEE DATES
REMINDERS
Permission forms & payments:
 Yr 6 Camp final camp payment due 27 April
 Religious Instruction Permission due 21 April
 Yrs 3&4 Scienceworks due 24 April
 Yr 6 Winter Sport due 29 April
Term 2: Saturday 16 May
Term 3: Saturday 1 August
Term 4: Saturday 7 November
ACHIEVEMENTS
ANZAC
Congratulations to the following students who
attained Silver and Gold Certificates in recent weeks!
GOLD
Jayda M, Angad P, Rajvi P, Siddhant S, Liam S,
Allan W, Lauren Y, Rowan B, Michael L, William A,
Aritha J, Ian W, Saranya S, Veboda W, Katelyn T,
David R, Elena F, Maggie W, Venuja D, Samantha J,
Shiyaan U, Ella H, Olivia S, Emily L, Alannah L,
Madeline T, Grace C.
SILVER
Ramit K, Keira G, Dineth F, Linara R, Mia M,
Nudara L, Eldrick H, Athena W, Kenneth Z, Kenny D,
Frances S-M, Crystal M, Ayden L, Esther K,
Raphael F, Racheal Z, Jiny J, Connor A, Riana J,
Brynley B, Keevan V, Hayley C, Naomi K, Sophie C,
Audrey E, Grace R, Andy C, Yvonne D, Charli M,
Andrew B, Shion M, Alina G, Amir K, Oliver S,
Nicholas C, Kai S.
Hi, I’m Earnest and I
care about the
environment.
SERVICE
LEST WE
FORGET
On Tuesday, 21 April, 16 students attended the Monash ANZAC
service organised by the Monash Rotary Club. This was an
interesting ceremony in which we heard a very inspirational
story presented by Colonel John Coulson, sharing an emotional
recording from his Great Grandfather after his time he served at
war. His Grandfather (Ted) and his mates convinced their
parents to let them go to war and Ted and his mates forged
their ages. They thought that war would be a great chance for
them to be able to explore the world free of charge, as well as
getting a good name for fighting for the Empire. It was only
when they got to the battlefield they realised they were playing
with their lives. Ted lost his mates in the Gallipoli Battle but he
was lucky enough to survive the war.
On behalf of our school the School and Vice Captains laid a
wreath to show our appreciation and respect for the supreme
sacrifices that many soldiers made so we can we live in a safe
and peaceful country.
Remember to take
your rubbish home
to keep the school
clean.
We are very grateful for this experience and we thank everyone
involved.
WRITTEN BY LILA, HANNAH, JAMES AND JOHNNY
Rubbish Free Lunch Day Winners Week 1 Term 2
Congratulations to our winning classes for last week’s Rubbish Free Lunch Day. The winning prep class was Prep E
with 100% rubbish free lunches in their class. The winning junior school class was 2C with 95% rubbish free
lunches in their class. The winning middle school class was 3C with 100% rubbish free lunches in their class. The
winning senior classes were 6A and 6C with 95% rubbish free lunches in their class. Our winning classes are
rewarded with 15 minutes extra recess! Congratulations!
CLASS
PA
SCORE
76%
CLASS
1C
SCORE
91%
CLASS
3B
SCORE
No result
CLASS
5A
SCORE
No result
PB
No result
1D
86%
3C
100%
5B
78%
PC
No result
2A
86%
3D
90%
5C
64%
PD
85%
2B
86%
3/4Y
91%
5D
76%
PE
100%
2C
95%
4B
No result
6A
95%
PF
No result
2D
80%
4C
No result
6B
No result
1A
68%
2E
79%
4D
87%
6C
95%
1B
83%
3A
95%
4E
91%
6D
No result
CURRICULUM
FAMILY MATHS BAGS
Over the next few weeks our Prep to Year 2 students will
be bringing home their class Family Maths Bag. The
Family Maths Bags contain many interesting activities,
information and equipment that will allow families to
explore the world around them by using numbers and
mathematical tools.
The Maths Bags will also encourage families to have
mathematical conversations with one another.
When it is your family’s turn for the Maths Bag we
encourage you to take a few days to explore the contents
of the bag and then return it to school. You might try
only one of the suggested activities each day or you might
do more. Just have fun and make Maths a focus in your
family routine.
When returning the bag to school we would encourage all
families to support their child by ensuring that all the
contents of the bag are returned Missing and damaged
equipment spoils it for other children and their families.
If there are any queries about the Family Maths Bags
please see your child’s teacher or contact Danielle
Bonacci (Prep D).
RUNNING CLUB
Running Club will commence this coming Monday 27
April.
Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to
assist, although we could do with some more helpers.
If you are interested please email
Ashcroft.Merryn.m@edumail.vic.gov.au so that we can
add you to the list of available helpers. It doesn't need
to be every week and even if only for emergencies a few
extra helpers would be great.
All students (and teachers!) are encouraged to
participate and try to achieve a Bronze Certificate 25km, Silver Certificate - 50km, Gold Certificate - 75km
or their 100km Medal. Last year students from Prep to
Year 5 achieve their 100km Medal so anyone any age
can achieve success.
Running Club will continue for 25 weeks, so those who
can achieve 5 laps a week will reach the 100km
target. We look forward to seeing you all at the gate at
lunch time on Monday.
Merryn Ashcroft
P.E Teacher.
3A’S GARDEN DUTY
On Thursday 16 April, Class 3A tidied up our school grounds. We pulled out weeds from the garden beds, swept up the
sand surrounding the sand pit and shovelled it back into the pit and swept up the acorns surrounding the oak trees.
Garden duty was really hard work but a lot of fun. Our efforts have helped to keep our school looking beautiful, while
we were keeping fit.
Change The World In Minutes
The Senior Environment Team have undertaken a challenge to
CHANGE THE WORLD IN 5 MINUTES. This can easily be achieved
by taking small actions towards making our community a more sustainable place to in which to live. Next week the
challenge is to recycle as many mobile phones and mobile phone accessories as possible.
We ask that students please bring to school any old phones and accessories for recycling. Students, parents and
friends may bring in these things any time from today. Each class will have a small collection box. During Week 3 the
Senior Environment Team will call for a five minute collection of all mobile phones and parts for recycling. These will
then be collected by Mobile Muster as part of our commitment to Zoos Victoria to help save endangered gorillas in
the wild. For more information on this program go to
www.zoo.org.au/callingonyou
GENERAL INFORMATION
SRI CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION
SRI Christian Instruction will be commencing this
term. If you would like your child/children to
participate in SRI Christian Instructions, please return
the Parent Consent Form with the payment of $10.
SRI ISLAMIC INSTRUCTION
SRI Islamic Instruction will be commencing this term.
If you would like your child/children to participate in
SRI Islamic Instruction, please collect a Parent
Consent Form from the Office or download the form
from the school’s website and return the completed
form to school.
2016 ENROLMENTS
2016 Sibling Enrolment Forms and forms for new families
are now available from the Office.
TERM 2 OPEN NIGHT AND SCHOOL TOURS
Enrolment Forms and information will also be available at:
Open Night Tuesday 19 May 6.30—8.00pm
School Tour Saturday 23 May 11.00—12.00
GRADE 6 PARENT CLASS REPS REQUIRED
Loretta Leary (6A) and Chris Low (6C) would each love to
have a Class Rep for this year. If you can help out please
email Emily at emily_thomas@hotmail.com as soon as
possible.
Calling all recipes by 30 April!
We really need everyone’s support to make this cookbook a success so please help us out by visiting:
www.createacookbook.com.au
Click on the “Submit recipe” tab near the top of the screen. This will take you to a page where you can
select Mount Waverley Primary School in the drop down box. Once you have selected our school simply click
on the ‘click to access recipe form’ tab and follow all the prompts.
Before submitting your recipe - please check out the list of recipes we have already received. You can
access the recipe list by logging into Compass (see the link under ‘MWPS Cookbook’ in the ‘News’ section) or
by going onto the MWPS website (go into www.mountwaverleyps.vic.edu.au and click on the ‘MWPS
Cookbook recipes’ link under the Forms section on the left hand side).
Thank you! Kerrie Richards and Narelle Bethune
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
SUPERSOCCERKIDS Boys and Girls Ages 4-12 yrs Register online at info@supersoccerkids.com.au
Phone: Greg on 0401069959 or Bill on 0421 768438
WAVERLEY BLUES FOOTBALL CLUB FAMILY DAY Saturday 2 May at Mt Waverley Reserve Fleet Street Mt Waverley
Noon—4.00pm
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE Mt Waverley Blood Donor Centre 43-45 Centreway 131495 or donateblood.com.au
Mon/Tues Noon –7.30pm, Wed/Thurs 7.30am—7.30pm Fri 7.30am—3.30pm Sat 8.00am—3.30pm
CITY OF MONASH FILM SERIES A FREE screening of ‘The Mask You Live In’ - How can we raise a healthier generation of boys and
young men. Thursday 21 May 6.00-9.00pm Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Community Centre, Cooke Street
Bookings are essential Ph: 9518 3555 or Email: customerservice@monash.vic.gov.au
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT
MOTHERS DAY 10/5/15
Mother's Day is coming up in just 2 ½ weeks!
This is a time for us to celebrate our mums, grandmas, aunts or special person in our lives who
make us feel loved every day. The Mother’s Day stall will feature a range of goodies
for students to purchase priced between $2 & $20.
WOW!
Look at some of the great things
you could get for mum
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
CITIZENSHIP
ACHIEVEMENT
34Y
Sam T for always displaying a kind and
caring attitude towards others.
Charli M for consistent risk taking with her work by
thinking broadly.
3A
Olivia A for being a polite, friendly class
member.
Eric Z for employing a range of effective strategies
for solving maths problems.
3B
Max G for thinking win-win in all situations.
He has a fantastic positive attitude towards
his peer relationships.
Sarah K for the continual effort and pride she takes
in her work and the caring nature she has for
others.
3C
Manny D for his improved efforts with the
organisation of his class work. Well done!
Noor A for her outstanding holiday writing! Keep up
the awesome work!
3D
Juliette G for being a reliable and
enthusiastic member of 3D. You're always
willing to help others and share ideas!
Matilda R for producing an excellent persuasive
writing piece on the topic of ‘Should school
students wear casual clothes’. Well Done Tilly!
4B
Akshara B for always being a
conscientious worker and endeavouring to
do her best. Well done.
Maggie W for consistently completing her
homework to a high standard. Great work.
4C
Chelsie P for being a good friend and
looking out for her peers in and out of the
classroom.
Lana A for putting in the extra effort to improve her
learning and providing feedback on herself and her
peers.
4D
Madeline T for being organised, listening
attentively and always working
conscientiously. Well done Madeline!
George P for a very insightful ANZAC letter. Such
fantastic, heartfelt writing George. Well done!
4E
Dylan P for being a considerate class
member who goes out of his way to assist
others in the classroom. Thank you Dylan.
Natalie W for always completing her work to the
highest standard. Keep up the great effort!
5B
Georgia C for settling in to Mount
Waverley Primary School so well and
always being a friendly, helpful and
positive student.
Arnav C for writing a wonderful persuasive text on
the topic ‘Should all violent video games be
banned?’ Great work Arnav!
5C
Senuda S for being a wonderful and
welcoming friend to a new student at
MWPS. Well done Senuda!
Scout M for putting in a fantastic effort with her
project and consistently completing her homework
on time.
5D
Mia G for being friendly and helpful,
settling into her new school and classroom
with ease.
Noah S for always giving his best efforts with his
writing, concentrating on expressive vocabulary,
and descriptive similes.
6A
Ivy L for always being extremely
organised.
Morgan B for producing a very creative writing
piece during the holidays.
6B
Sertac N for being proactive by using his
initiative, as well as for his happy nature in
the classroom.
Teshani W for the excellent 3D model that she
made of the Shrine of Remembrance.
6C
Wilson A for always using good manners
and being a kind and understanding friend
to his peers.
Isaiah H for doing so well and improving
tremendously in this year’s Cross-Country.
Congratulations on your monumental effort, Isaiah!