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26TH FEBRUARY 2016
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Principal’s Column
Yesterday saw Donvale PS, a ’KidsMatter’ School hold its official launch of the
initiative in our school with a ‘Wellbeing Day’ culminating in a wonderful
community ‘Welcome BBQ’ during the evening. Throughout the day, the
children were engaged in a plethora of activities that supported their physical,
emotional and social wellbeing. As I wandered through the school during the
day, I saw the children very much engaged in their activities, quietly chatting,
smiling and enjoying each other’s company. It was wonderful to see.
We welcomed St Kilda football legend, Lenny Hayes, who officially launched
the day. We were indeed very fortunate to have the support of such a wonderful
sporting role model. It was great to hear how he has focused his life on being
positive with his outlook on all he does and of how he sets himself small
achievable goals rather than one large goal which often can be too difficult to
achieve. We are very grateful to Lenny for taking the time to visit us and share in
our very special day.
During the day, our children enjoyed participating in activities such as team
building games, making stress balls and calm bottles, loom bands, newspaper
pots, gardening, parachute games, just to name a few… We even indulged in
some hand and head massage, yoga exercise, yummy fruit skewers and ‘free
hugs’ from our SRC. Brian from Ignite Health and Fitness came along and
conducted some fitness games with our level 1 / 2 students; Ruby and Flump,
therapy dogs visited every classroom to bring some more joy to our day. The
staff was also treated to an amazing morning tea presented to us by members of
our parent community. Thankyou soooooooooo much for thinking of us!
Elata Street, Donvale
Phone: 03-9842 3373
Fax: 03-9841 7033
Email:
Donvale.ps@edumail.vic.
gov.au
Website:
www.donvaleps.vic.edu.au
While we enjoyed the activities and had a day of fun and excitement, we
remember that the message through Kids Matter is that we seek to instil in our
children the skills and strategies needed to cope when faced with different levels
of adversity. At some stage in our lives, we all face some degree of pain,
hardship, sadness and anxiety. It is important that our children learn to cope
with such conditions and to become strong and resilient young citizens of our
world.
We finished off our great day with a family Welcome BBQ where the
entertainment for the evening was presented by our parent / staff band, ‘The
Write Staff’ – and what an excellent band they are! Thank you, in particular, to
our parent members Phil Vasiliadis on bass, Richard Van Gramberg on lead
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guitar and George Jaeggi on harmonica. Staff members, Rick Gordon, Meagan Wilson, Ian McKinlay, Anthea
Keep, Peter Reiter and Ethan O’Connor – thank you for sharing your talent with us. Also many thanks to
Peter Gray who always supports us with his sound and lighting expertise - making everything look so
professional.
Thank you to the many families who joined us last night helping make our Wellbeing Day even more special. It
was a terrific way for us all to get together, relax and take the time to get to know each other a little more.
Donvale PS is such a great community and its days like yesterday that we really get to see just how great we are
together!
A day like yesterday doesn’t just happen. Many hours of hard work and preparation by many people went into
the planning of the day. Firstly, I would like to thank the very hardworking staff of Donvale PS who always
pulls together with such positivity and enthusiasm to have a go at providing new and different learning
opportunities for our students. A big thank you to our Kids Matter Action team, in particular Lashay
Cartledge, Bec Signorini and Meagan Wilson for their strong leadership and passion in delivering this initiative
to our school.
Donvale PS is known for its very supportive community and without them, the Wellbeing Day would not have
been as brilliant as it was. The staff of Donvale PS would sincerely like to thank all our parent helpers in
particular, Lawrie and Karl Spooner, Jaqui Frigo and Jenni Raftopoulos. Big thanks also to Liz Brown, Liang
and Martin Dimitroff, Kim Merton, Loula Tarenidis, Donna Moulton, Janine Negri, Janene Innes and Marina
Younger. Also a huge thank you to the members of our Parents Association, particularly Jo Wood, who always
manage to organise the best BBQ’s. My apologies if I have left any one out – I know it was such team effort
with so many more parents involved in the day - You are all wonderful!
We recently went through the nomination process for our School Council 2015. I am pleased to announce the
newest members of our School Council joining us. They are George Condos (Parent Rep), Bahman Shabani
(Parent Rep) and Meagan Wilson (DET rep). We welcome all our new members and thank them for their
interest and passion in working with us to ensure that Donvale PS continues to move forward and provide the
best teaching and learning opportunities for our children. We are very much looking forward to another very
productive year.
School Council members for 2015 are:
Lena Clark, Ian McKinlay, Samantha Jones, Victoria Erskine-Behr, Meagan Wilson, Marita Warner, Russell
Waycott, Marina Younger, Evan Raftopoulos, George Condos and Bahman Shabani.
Our AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 18th March 7.00pm. Our new School Council will meet at 7.30pm.
With great thanks to Carlisles Homes, parents Michelle and Mathew Bishop and our very supportive
community, we now have new shade sails installed for the senior play ground. The $10,000 grant received has
been put towards the much needed shade sails. I’m sure you will all agree that this is a fantastic result for our
school. Shade sails are also now installed over the junior play equipment and the passive play area. I’m sure
you’ll agree that the school is looking fantastic!
Hope you are having a wonderful week.
Lena Clark
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From The Assistant Principal
District Swimming Sports:
Last Friday 20th February the Doncaster Swimming Sports were held at the Aquarena swimming pool. Our
2015 swimming squad is to be commended for the exemplary manner in which they represented our school. It
was great to see the encouragement and support they gave to each other in their respective events. They had a
lot of fun too. Tommy W deserves a special mention for winning the 11’s Boys Butterfly and Breastroke
events. He will now participate in the Division swimming carnival to be held on Thursday 5th March. The
following students are to be congratulated for finishing second in their events.
Freestyle – Kate B, Tommy W, Leah B
Breastroke – Nadia S
Backstroke – Callum S
The 11’s Boys’ relay team put in a stirling performance to claim third place in an exciting race. A special
mention to Samuel M who swam a fine third leg for Tommy W to bring the team home.
Mrs Erskine-Behr, the parents who attended and myself were extremely proud of all the efforts of our Donvale
swimmers. Congratulations to the 2015 Swimming Squad which is listed below.
Michael W, Madison H, Dan P, Leah B, Tommy W, Nadia S, Harrison M, Holly M, Reece A, Natalie L, Sam
M, Anastacia T, Callum S, Kate B, Christopher A, Ella M, Christopher M, Zoe N, Luca L, Kyla I, Chantelle Fr,
Zoe S.
Ian McKinlay
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Sushi Meal Deal Day
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12.30-1.30: Family Life 1.30: Parents Ass
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Last day Term 1
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Donvale Primary School Staffing 2015
LEADERSHIP
Principal
Lena Clark
Principal Office
Assistant Principal
Ian McKinlay
ADMINISTRATION
Business Manager
Samantha Browne
Admin Office
Wendy Cheesman
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Admin Office
Teacher
Time Fraction/Days
Office Manager
Grade
FGH
FB
F/1 HW
Marilyn Gray
MON, TUES, WED
Sarah Hodgson
WED, THURS, FRI
Tasmin Brown
FT
Alanna Hodgens
MON, TUES, WED
Bev Wright
1/2 SM
Assistant Principal Office
THURS, FRI
Bec Signorini
MON, TUES, WED
Ian McKinlay
THURS, FRI
1/2 W
Meagan Wilson
FT
1/2 C
Ethan O’Connor
FT
MIDDLE SCHOOL
3/4M
Michelle Rassias
3/4R
Peter Reiter
FT
3/4E
Victoria Erskine-Behr
FT
5/6G
SENIOR SCHOOL
Rick Gordon
FT
5/6C
Lashay Cartledge
FT
5/6W
Emily Wallis
FT
LOTE (Mandarin)
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Sport
Physical Education
MON - FRI
SPECIALIST STAFF
Serina Lee
MON, THURS, FRI
Anthea Keep
MON, TUES, WED
Bernadette Towan
MON, TUES, WED
Ian McKinlay
TBA
Foundation – Teacher team
TBA
Year 1 / 2 – Rebecca Signorini
TBA
Year 3 / 4 – P. Reiter/V. Erskine-Behr
TBA
Year 5 / 6 – Emily Wallis
TBA
Education Support Officer
Toni Grimes
MON – FRI
Education Support Officer
Karen Murphy
MON - FRI
Education Support Officer Education
Support Officer
Caroline Collins
MON - FRI
Rita Luccisano
MON - FRI
Karen Durante
MON - FRI
Mary Krcevinac
MON – FRI
Jayde Valentine
TUES
Education Support Officer
Education Support Officer
Education Support Officer
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School Psychologist
Speech Therapist
Student Wellbeing Officer
OSHC Program
ICT TSI (Technician)
Yiorgo Sgourakis
Scott McNabb
Alternate THURS
Alternate MON
Chantelle Olafsen
MON - WED
Kate Garrard (Coordinator)
Anthony Sok
MON - FRI
WED
Junior Chef Club
We are still organizing groups for DJC and the parent helper roster, as well as finishing the cookbook. All will
be revealed before the end of this term.
We don’t cook, we create food.
Liang Dimitroff
Basketball
Basketball times for games on Saturday 28th February:
Dynamites vs Ser/St.Ch Cyclones at 3.10pm at the DISC 2
Destroyers vs Ser/St.Ch Snipers at 1.30pm at the DISC 2
Demons vs Ser/St.Ch Coyotes at 11.50am at the DISC 2
Daredevils vs OLOP Thunder at 12.40pm at DISC 1
Dreamers vs Donvale Daisies at 9.20am at the DISC 1
Daisies vs Donvale Dreamers at 9.20am at the DISC 1
Daffodils vs Set/St.Ch Shooters at 10.10am at the DISC 2
Diamonds vs OLOP Poppies at 10.10am at the DISC 1
Dolphins vs Donburn Emeralds at 10.10am at Leads Street
**A reminder for Daisies that they will need to change their tops for this game.
Diamonds will be training in the GP room on Tuesday the 3rd of Mar.
Daredevils played an amazing game to win 6-1. The whole team put enormous effort in. A big congratulations
to Oliver M for getting his first 2 points from the free throw line!
The Daisies lost 52 to 4 against a very strong OLOP team.
The Under 11 Girls played the Donvale Derby this week. Daffodils had a strong win, with the girls showing
their experience and skills, especially when shooting and on a fast break. Thanks to Scarlett for filling in this
week. Diamonds played a great game despite the scoreline, with significant improvement in their team play and
reading of the game after just three weeks of the season. A hard game for the supporters....go Donvale!
Please remember to pay your Team Manager the game fees or your child will be ineligible to play.
A reminder that sport shoes must also be worn by players when training at the DISC and food and drink is to
be kept off the court area.
We are still recruiting – especially BOYS who are born in either 2005 or 2006 to join our squad of U11’s. We
currently have 10 boys playing in U11and if we can recruit 4 – 6 more, we can split into two teams. Please
contact Marita Warner or Cassandra Buckle for more information.
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Wellbeing Day
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OSHClub News
Before School / After School Care Program
Program Update
Dear families,
This week at OshClub we have been doing lots of different crafts, games and cooking activities. Our
highlights from the week include making our own masks and creating loom band bracelets. We also have
been working on a giant poster with information about our different cultural backgrounds and have been
talking about family traditions. We would love to celebrate everyone’s cultural background so if you have a
favourite family recipe or tradition please bring it in and share it with OshClub!
Once again, special welcome to our new OshClubbers, especially all our new Prep students. New parents and
students: Please feel free to drop in at any stage to orientate yourself with the program and to meet the staff
before your first day at OshClub.
Remember to bring your hats everyday as we follow “No hat, no play” policy in Term 1.
Thanks,
Kate
Remember bookings can be made right until 12pm the night before, or you can book on the day by calling or leaving the text message but there will be an extra charge of $3.00 for bookings within 24 hours. If you’re ever stuck and would like your child to attend OSH After School Care you can call me or leave a message on 0402 362 443 and I will get back to you. For some reason if
you need to cancel the child from attending the after school care session you can cancel online if it is before 24 hours or leave a
text message on the program phone (0402362443/98422261) if it is on the day.
Please remember to update the contact details (Especially the phone numbers and address) on the enrolment
form if there is any change. You can do so online.
Before Care
Activities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Quilling
Make and
decorate a
giftbox
What is your Cultural
background
Foam Fusion
jewellery
Woven placemats
Who is missing game
Heads Down
Thumbs Up
Kickball
Wax crayon Scratch
art
Healthy Apricot
Balls
Create new rules
poster
Soccer
Underarm Return
relay
PingPong
Playground
challenges
Balancing
chanllenges
After Care
Activities
Nature Self Portrait
Aboriginal Art
Downball
ABC basketball
OSHC program phone: 0402 362 443/9842 2261
Coordinator: Kate
Assistants: Caroline and Jennifer
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
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.
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Parent’s Association
ICY POLE RECESS
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
Chocolate comes from cocoa which is a plant,
therefore Chocolate counts as salad!!
So eat it, sell it, & order more.
Sales from the canteen
window at recess
$1.00 for an icy delight.
Cadbury Chocolate Drive
More boxes available for sale.
Evening
Wednesday 25 February –
PA cooked up a storm BBQing their (big) hearts out on
Wellbeing evening.
Thanks to the Grill Team. Love ya work!
Sushi Meal Deal Day
Wednesday 4 March 2015
2 Handrolls of your choice plus a drink
$6.50
Send your Order Envelopes in this week.
Order envelopes available at the office.
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Birthday Wishes To
Kade W, Abigail O, Amelie Y, Sophie S, Vivienne J, Jorja L,
Katherine L
Who are celebrating birthdays from 27th February to 5th March
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