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RESEARCH PRIMARY SCHOOL
1570 Main Road Research 3095 Tel 9437 1917 Fax 9437 1058
www.researchps.vic.edu.au research.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Weds 25 – Fri 27 March
Friday 27 March
Friday 27 March
Monday 13 April
Monday 13 April
Tuesday 14 April
Saturday 18 April
Monday 20 April
Saturday 25 April
Monday 27 April
Saturday 2 May
Newsletter No. 9
Grade 5 & 6 Camp – Waratah Bay. Meet at school 815am
Easter Raffle drawn
School Term finishes 2.30pm
Term 2 starts, 9am
9.10am Parents Group Meeting, Staffroom
7.30pm Fete Meeting, School Staffroom
Working Bee – Eldest child in Prep B, 1S & 2K
RPS Cross Country @ RPS
ANZAC Day
6.30pm Finance, Marketing, Education 7.30pm School Council Meeting
School Fete 10am-4pm Set up from 730am, pack up 4-6pm
SCHOOL REVIEW
This year is Research PS’s School Review year. We review the previous four years covered by our Strategic
Plan and look ahead to the next four years, establishing a new plan covering the years 2016-2019. As well as
the staff reviewing our plans we are keen to seek feedback and ideas from parents, so please keep an eye
out for surveys, discussion opportunities or questionnaires that will be coming up in terms 2 & 3.
YEAR 7 2016
Parents of grade 6 students have received secondary school information and an Application for Year 7
Placement 2016. Please list three government school placement preferences on the enrolment form, as
often we need to nominate the student to their second or third preference school. Forms are due back to
RPS by Friday 22 May 2015. Families will be notified of the confirmed school placement by Wednesday 19
August ’15 with Orientation Day Tuesday 8 December.
GRADE 5 & 6 CAMP WARATAH BAY
We wish our grade 5 and 6 campers all the best as they head off to Waratah Bay tomorrow morning (meeting
at school at 8.15am) for three days of school camp. Thank you to the staff attending: Brooke Ampfea, Julie
Minarelli and Haley Sageman. Camp is a big ask to be away from family for a few days, and once again we
have great support from parents who will be accompanying the group: Marnie Roth, Gayle Doherty, Mary
Trigger, John Girdlestone, Steve Turner, Steve Todd and Teresa Reibelt. A huge thank you to them also.
FIRST AID ASSISTANCE
Thank you to the many folk who quickly and caringly moved in to assist Matthew and Timmy’s grandmother,
Mrs Trask after her fall last Thursday. She was in very good hands very quickly, thank you everyone.
GALLIPOLI OAK
A year or so back, RPS registered our interest in the Gallipoli Oaks Project, and as one of the original 300
schools, we have now been allocated a Gallipoli Oak seedling, to be delivered to the school before ANZAC
Day this year. We plan to have a small planting ceremony of the Oak, and are keen to find any students who
may be descended from a Gallipoli Veteran. Please contact the school office if you can assist, both in
locating any students and in the planting of the Oak. www.gallipolioaks.org
EARLY YEARS CONFERENCE
A strong contingent of teachers from RPS attended the
Victorian Early Years Federation conference on
Saturday at Pullman on the Park. The focus was
"Nurturing Creativity and Curiosity". The staff were
inspired by the keynote address by Ms Claire Warden,
International Consultant from Strathclyde University in
Glasgow, Scotland and also benefitted greatly from the
various workshops they attended through the day,
including catching up with Dr Kathy Walker who helped
us set up our PBL program.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
These school holidays are an ideal opportunity to finally get rid of any non-school items still lingering, and to
get ready for the cooler months ahead. Sun hats will be going home at the end of April.
WORKING BEES
Working bees have been scheduled for the year. Saturday 18 April 9am – 12noon is the first one for the
year, for families with the eldest child in Prep, Grade 1 and 2K. Each family is invited to assist at one
working bee, according to the grade level of their eldest child, either on their scheduled day or on another
working bee day that better suits. Some families who cannot attend working bees contribute a cash donation
to the school to enable a handyman or tradesman to be employed to undertake the work around the school.
PAVERS
If anyone can recommend a paver-layer for our 125th pavers, please contact the office.
HOLIDAYS
Best wishes to all our families for a safe and healthy autumn school holiday break. School finishes at
2.30pm this Friday, no assembly, and re-commences Monday13th April at 9am.
Geoff Whyte, Principal
GRADE 5 & 6 CAMP WARATAH BAY
Tomorrow! The time is here! Please make sure all campers are at school in Ms Ampfea’s room by 8.15am
tomorrow morning. We will aim to leave at 8.30am. Thanks, Brooke Ampfea
VALUES AWARDS
Congratulations to our Values Awards winners, our new awards which reflect our RPS Values of
Respect, Excellence, Sense of Fun, Equality, Achievement, Responsibility, Co-operation and Honesty.
Angelique R 6M
Matthew S 45S
Leila C 2K
Brodie P 34W
Oscar PB
Will PB
Miller I 23K
Timmy M 1S
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
RPS CROSS COUNTRY
RPS Cross Country will be held in the second week next term on Monday 20th April for grades 3 – 6. It will
commence at 12.00pm and if any parents are able to assist please let the office know. It will be great for all
the children to practice over the holidays. 11 & 12 year olds run 3km and 10 & under 2km. Happy running.
Jocelyn Watts
LIBRARY
PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to Aislyn and Bianca M, both from 1S, for being the first to complete the challenge for this
year! A great start to the PRC with 117 books already listed as read. Remember students must read books
from their level or above.
Joy Pagon
PARENTS GROUP
EASTER RAFFLE
Thanks everybody so much for your wonderful donations and support for the annual RPS Easter Raffle. We
have ended up with 48 fabulous prizes. The prizes are now wrapped and have been placed on display by
the school office. And don’t forget to return your completed raffle stubs and money to the school office by
Thursday, 26 March to be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize. The raffle will be drawn on Friday, with all
winners announced at the end of the school day.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
Parents Group will once again be offering the Entertainment Book at the very good value of $65 each. The
Entertainment Book is full of discount vouchers for local restaurants, as well as venues and activities around
Melbourne and Victoria and valid until June 2016.
Aristea Porfiri
HANDY HINTS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAPPINESS #8
Lip Balm
3tsp beeswax (unrefined is best)
1tsp honey
5tsp carrier oil (sunflower, castor or jojoba)
6-7 drops essential oil or essence (optional)
Melt the beeswax and carrier oil together in the microwave. Remove from the heat, stir to combine, and add
the honey and essential oil (if using). Mix. Pour into containers sit for 20 minutes before covering. For
glossier lip balm, use less max and more carrier oil.
PARENTS GROUP MEETINGS 2015
Our next Parents Group meeting is on Monday 13 April at 9.10am, in the school staffroom. All welcome. Our
future dates are: 4 May, 1 June, 13 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October and 9 November with the 7
December being our break up lunch. Many thanks
Rachel Brown, Parents Group President
RESEARCH PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE - 2ND MAY 2015
WHITE ELEPHANT DROP OFF FOR 2015
We will be accepting donations for the White Elephant stall from 8.45-9.30am on Monday mornings and
3.00-3.45pm on Wednesday afternoons. If you would like to organise a drop off at a different time, or have
a question, please call or text Jacqui K on 0402 522 860 or Josie M on 0438 372 748 Josie M & Jacqui K
MYSTERY JARS
It will be a great opportunity over the school break, to fill your mystery jars - Take a clean jar (preferably
clear) and fill with new goods to the value of a least $2. Only child friendly goods please. The Mystery Jar
Register has begun to fill up, currently 2K is in the lead with 30 jars.
Mel Jensen
FETE BOOK STALL
A great chance over the holidays to clear your books shelves ready to bring preloved books to school for the
fete. Please leave books at the library Tuesday-Friday. Please, no old text books, magazines, Readers
Digest or encyclopaedias.
Joy Pagon
CANTEEN
CANTEEN ROSTER
Monday 13 April
CLOSED – FIRST DAY
OF TERM
Tuesday 24 March
Afterschool Sales
3.30pm – 4pm
Rachel Brown
Tuesday 14 April
Afterschool Sales
3:30-4 Caroline Melocco
Thursday 26 March
Afterschool Sales
3.30pm-4pm
Sharon Northey
Thursday 16 April
Afterschool Sales
3:30-4 Caroline Foulis
Friday 27 March
CANTEEN CLOSED
LAST DAY OF TERM
Friday 17 April
9-11:30 Cath Sloley
9-11:30 ********
11.30-1.50 Nadia Lapadula-M
11.30-1.50 Carolyn Sternberg
SCHOOL BANKING
Our school banking day is Thursday.
Justine 0417 844 493
All yellow wallets need to be placed into your child’s classroom bank bag first thing in the
morning to ensure their deposit is processed. All money should be secured in the Velcro
pocket. If your child would like to join the program and open their very own bank account please go online to:
https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/accounts/savings-accounts/youthsaver/apply-online.html
OSHClub BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT RPS
Last week we had lots of fun, with our
focus on role plays. The children
delighted in dressing up and practising,
then loved performing to an audience. We then had the privilege of
watching a very special performance of ‘Super Heroes’ by our wonderful
OSHC children that they had created all on their own.
Abbey, Harry and Zack showed to be
whizzes in the kitchen and true little
master chefs. They made delicious
coconut truffles and the children said
they were ‘Yummy!’
This week the children are looking
forward to our Easter egg hunt and lots
of games including Pass the chicken,
Bunny tag and Hop, skip and jump.
The winner of our Easter colouring in competition will be drawn this week, with lots, lots more, so come on
in and join the fun.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday and a
very happy Easter. Kind regards, Jenni
Activities
Before Care
Activities
After Care
Activities
Monday
Paper
Aeroplane
Competition
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Chicken Craft
Bunny Ears
Easter Chick
in Nest
Bunny Pictures
Decorate
Easter Egg
Hunt Bag
Easter Egg
Hunt
Continuous
Cricket
Treasure
123 Basketball
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is free. Please create an account
online at www.oshclub.com.au All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online
account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.
OSHC program phone: 0427 793 936
Coordinator: Jenni Tzivakis
OSHClub Head Office: 8564 9000
Assistant: Carly Mills
COMMUNITY
ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL TOUR
We invite you to come and see our school in action at our Year 7 Open Day and Information Presentation for
2016 Evening on Thursday 16 April. Tours commence at 9.15am and the Information Evening will start at
7pm. We offer weekly tours on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9.30am – bookings essential. Please
contact Eltham High School for further information.
Eltham High School 9430 5111
NORTHERN STAR – TERM 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHESS PROGRAM
Northern Star Chess is running a chess program for junior chess players over the Term 1 school holidays.
Day 1 (week 1): Monday 30th March, Day 2 (week 1): Tuesday 31st March, Day 3 (week 2): Wednesday 8th
April & Day 4 (week 2): Thursday 9th April. The program is for children who already know how to play chess
and it is ideal for any children who play inter-school chess or just want to learn some new ideas about their
favourite game. Located at Kangaroo Ground Primary School, you will need to bring food and drinks as
required (Please do not bring any foods containing nuts).
For further details please visit our website http://www.NorthernStarChess.com or to download the registration
form http://www.northernstarchess.com/Hols_registration_T1_2015.pdf Pearl Yung , Northrern Star Chess
STEVE BIDDULPH
Yandell Kindergarten proudly presents two evenings with Steve Biddulph.
The Road to Manhood – Wednesday 15 April at 7.30pm, a special men’s only night with Steve talking
about the big stuff – love, friendship, parenthood, spirituality and more, at Ajani Centre, Lower Templestowe
$37/$25 concession. www.trybooking.com/HDPH
The Secret to Happy Children – Thursday 16 April at 7.30pm, Steve will talk about raising boys and girls
in today’s world, at Eltham Community and Reception Centre, Eltham $30/$22 concession.
www.trybooking.com/HDSY
Tickets to both events are limited and will sell out quick.
Yandell Kindergarten
PADDLEPOWER APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2015
Are the kids getting bored over the holidays? Looking for something fun and active to do? Come and Try
kayaking with Paddlepower! Westerfolds Park, Templestowe (3pm - 4:30pm) Wed April 8 Kayak fun and
games. Fri April 10 Paddle the Rapids. Sun April 12 Paddlepower River Trip. vic.canoe.org.au
LEARN TO COMMUNICATE IN AUSLAN – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AUSLAN LEVEL 1
Learn to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people in this fun and practical community based
course. Through games, activities, group and pair work you will develop the ability to sign in a range of
social and workplace settings. Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharpes Rd, Hurstbridge. Tuesdays
6pm – 8pm from 28 April to 2 June 2015 (6 weeks). Enrol and pay online via www.learnauslan.com.au or
email Darren at: darren@auslan.net.au or call Tracey on 0404 091 772 for more information before the 21
April closing date.