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CANTERBURY
Primary School
Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone 9836 4537 or 9830 1963
Vol: 23
No: 8
www.canterburyps.vic.edu.au
DIARY DATES
MARCH
Fri 27th
- Last day Term 1 - 2.30pm finish
APRIL
Mon 13th - First Day Term 2
Thurs 16th - House Cross Country Years 3-6
Highfield Park
Tues 21st - Years 3&4 Melbourne Museum
excursion
Wed 22nd - Foundation Excursion - Melbourne Zoo
excursion
Fri 24th - Curriculum Day (No school on this day)
Sat 25th - ANZAC DAY
MAY
Fri May 1st - Opening Night - 2015
Canterbury Art Show
Sat 2nd May & Sun 3rd May - 2015
Canterbury Art Show
Wed 13th - 15th - Year 4 Camp
Sat 16th - Years 5&6 Working Bee
Thurs 21st - District Cross Country
Years 4 - 6 .30am - 1.00pm
Wed 27th - Foundation Excursion to NGV
Thurs 28th - Parents Session Eric Sheniger 7.00pm - 8.00pm - School Gym
JUNE
Mon 8th - Queens Birthday Holiday
(No school on this day)
Mon 22nd - Fri 26th - Year 6 Camp
Fri 26th - Last Day Term 2
JULY
Mon 13th - First day Term 3
July 28th - Family Life Parent Information
Evening 7pm
Wed 29th - 31st Year 3 Camp
COMMUNITY CORNER
Monday 18th May - Year 5 Mums (Carers) walk to
Whitehorse Rd
CHESS CLUB - Chess Club Term 2 application
forms are now available from the office or Mrs.
Bialecki. New students are most welcome.
Facsimile 9888 5685
Date: March 26th 2015
From The Principal…
School Council
The first meeting of the 2015 School Council
was held last night with Council determining its
executive positions for 2015. Victor Harcourt
was duly elected as President, Robert Jones
Vice President and James Yorston Treasurer.
Congratulations to each of these councillors
who received unanimous support from the
Council group.
Staff News
Farewell to Art teacher Teresa Flynn who is
taking family leave at the end of this term.
Teresa will be replaced in the art room by Anne
Bialecki for three days a week and by new staff
member Christopher Yoos. Another new
teacher, Kira Groves will also be joining us at
the beginning of next term replacing Jo Earle
who will take family leave commencing after the
first week back. Both Kira and Christopher have
been in the school this week working with
teaching teams to ensure a smooth transition.
Best wishes to all families for a relaxing break,
and a happy and safe Easter.
David Wells
Principal
wells.david.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
CAMBERWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Open Evening
Tuesday 21st April - 6.00pm Principal Address 7.30pm
Choosing the right educational environment for your child
is an important decision and can only be made after
viewing a prospective school in action. To facilitate this,
Camberwell High School offers regular school tours and
holds an Open Night each year in Term 2. Our students
volunteer to be tour leaders on this open evening and
represent their school with honesty and pride. Please
contact the Junior School office on 9831 8333 for further
information.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Auskick Start Up - Canterbury Auskick will start
the 2015 season on Saturday 18th April, which is
the first Saturday after Term 2 commences.
Preps and Auskick - The main objective is for
the Preps to have fun. Along the way there is
social interaction with other children, ball games
and short matches. Auskick matches have modified rules including sharing of the ball and no
tackling.
Auskick Registrations - Registration online
(including payment) is mandatory. We also
require you to complete an ‘Information Form’ –
one has been attached to this newsletter.
Register and pay online and then either send
your completed Information Form to Claire
Jones at 37 Maysia St, Canterbury, 3126 or
bring it to the first session.
Details for online registration can be found at the
end of the Information Form.
Any questions please email
canterburyauskick@yahoo.com.au
Claire
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It is hard to believe that our first term of the school
year is all but over.
A special thanks must go to Jenny Flynn, her team
of volunteers & Andrea for the smooth running of
the ever popular Icy Pole Stalls which will
recommence in Term 4.
Next term sees the CPS Art Exhibition from May 13. As it is our primary fundraiser, please get
involved in whatever way you can. It is a fantastic
few days & is a great way to meet people whilst
having some fun. Opening night is very social &
tickets are now on sale.
The annual Mothers Day Stall will run on Friday 8
May & organization is under way for a Mothers Day
function at a later date. More details will follow
early in Term 2 for both events.
Finally, here’s wishing you all a safe & happy
holiday.
Lisa Charteris
The Premiers’ Reading Challenge
is open!
If you would like your child to participate this year
please download the consent form which can be
found by clicking this link. Please ensure the form
is signed and that you tick the relevant box regarding your child’s name appearing on the online Honour Roll. Completed forms can be returned to the
office and we will then provide a username and
password.
Details of books read can be recorded online here
Please remember to keep a note of books read
during the holidays. You are also able to use this
website to access full details of the challenge
including booklists and the reading targets for each
age group.
If you have any queries, please contact Maria at
library@canterburyps.vic.edu.au
EASTER HOLIDAY CLINIC
The Canterbury Cougars Easter Holiday
Clinic will take place on Monday 30th &
Tuesday 31st March at Kew High School from
9am to 3pm.
Cost: $50/1 day - $90/ 2 days
2nd child in same family $40/1 day - $80/2 days
Prep to grade six inclusive. Perfect opportunity
to give basketball a try if your child has been
thinking about it.
Contact Mandy on 0425 855 056
Canterbury Art Exhibition
News
Canterbury Art Exhibition
Needs Your Help
The Canterbury Art Exhibition has
Children’s Canvas Artworks
taking shape….
“Dinosaurs in Space” by C1D
been a major fundraiser for
Canterbury Primary School for 43yrs.
We couldn’t have achieved this without
the help of our school community! This
year, EVERY school family can
contribute in their own small way. It
would be greatly appreciated if you
could volunteer your time or cooking
skills, by completing the ‘online
volunteer roster’ today.
Online Volunteer Roster
***EARLY BIRD COMPETITION***
WIN 2 Opening Night tickets by:
1. Purchasing/Selling all your raffle tickets
and return your money and stubs to the
school office by Friday 27 March AND
2. Complete your ‘online volunteer roster’
by Friday 27 March Fill in Roster AND
3. Purchase at least 2 Opening Night
tickets by Friday 3 April Purchase Tickets
The winner will be announced on
Monday 13 April, the first day back at
school after the holidays.
Class Group Artworks will be on
display in the Canvas Café, 2nd3rd May. Don’t forget to place a
‘Silent Auction Bid’ on these
amazing Artworks. All funds raised
goes towards improving Canterbury
Primary School Grounds.
Further info Canterburyart.com
2015 Canterbury Auskick Information Form
(please complete 1 form per child)
Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Lower Oval, Highfield Park
th
Starts 18 April (1st Saturday after second term commences)
Child’s Details
Child’s First Name:
Surname:
Grade/Year in 2015 (circle one):
Kinder
Foundation
1
2
3
4
5
School:
Contact Information
Address:
Child’s
Birth Date
Postcode:
Suburb:
Home Telephone:
AFL Team
Mother’s Name:
Mother’s Mobile:
/
/
Mother’s Email
(please print):
Father’s Name:
Father’s Mobile:
Father’s Email
(please print):
(A weekly update is sent to all parents via email)
Medical Issues
Does your child suffer from any illness, disability, and allergy or is he/she allergic to any
medication? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS AND INFORM COACHES:
Yes or No
(circle one)
Details of medical issues:
In case of emergency
please contact:
Name:
Mobile Phone:
In case of emergency I authorise the Canterbury Auskick centre coordinator or their representative to
arrange any necessary medical treatment for your child where prior notification has not been possible.
Signed by Parent/Guardian:
Coaching
Yes or No
Can you help with (please circle):
Cafe
Yes or No
General Help
Yes or No
2015 Canterbury Auskick Information Form
(please complete 1 form per child)
Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Lower Oval, Highfield Park
th
Starts 18 April (1st Saturday after second term commences)
Auskick is the AFL’s introductory program for primary school-aged children and their
families. Canterbury Auskick has been running for many years with the aim of teaching
children the basic skills of AFL and most importantly for all kids to have fun.
Canterbury Auskick runs three groups. One for students in Foundation, one for Grade 1
and a combined seniors group for students in Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Auskick also provides
a relaxed forum for children and parents to socialise.
Canterbury Auskick runs from Saturday 18th April until Saturday 29th August inclusive
(rain, hail or shine), with a break for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (no Auskick on
6th June) and school holidays (no Auskick on 27th June, 4th July and 11th July).
Auskick for Foundation students: The main objective of Auskick for
Foundation students is for them to have fun. Along the way there is
social interaction with other children, ball games and short matches.
Auskick matches have modified rules including sharing of the ball
and no tackling.
During the year Canterbury Auskick runs a number of “Theme Days” including
Grandparents Day, Dads’ Bake Off and the hotly contested Mums vs. Kids Day.
The registration cost is $95 per child which includes:
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AFL Auskick backpack (includes football,
pump, cap, footy cards, and much more)
A participation Medal / Trophy on
Presentation Day (Saturday 29th August)
For older groups, a chance to participate in a
½ time game at either the MCG or Etihad
Stadium
Free “Auskick Under Lights” & Pie Night
All equipment and coaching
Free BBQ and soft drinks for kids & their
families on selected Auskick sessions
To Register
 Visit www.aflauskick.com.au/register/
 Click on either New Participant or Re-Register.
 Click on the Find centre button, search for Canterbury and then click the ‘Register’
button.
 Complete the online registration process.
 Pay registration fee of $95 via the online payment process and print out your receipt.
 Complete the other side of this Information Form
 Staple your payment receipt to this Information Form.
Either send your Information Form to 37 Maysia Street, Canterbury 3126, or bring it to the
first Canterbury Auskick session on 18th April 2014.
Any questions please email canterburyauskick@yahoo.com.au