Newsletter 16th May, 2019

Fri 17 May

Walk Safely To School Day

Grade 5/6 Girls AFL Competition

Mon 20 to Fri 24 May

EDUCATION WEEK

Mon 20 to Fri 31 May

“Teeth On Wheels” visit

Tue 21 May

Prep 2020 Info Night 7.00pm

Wed 22 May

School Council 9.15am

Thu 23 May

Careers Dress Up Day

Fri 24 May

PFA Morning Tea 9.00am-9.30am

OPEN MORNING

9.30am-10.30am

Wed 29 May

Prep Breakfast 8.00am

Mon 3 Jun—Fri 14 Jun

Grade 2 Swimming

Tue 4 Jun

Parents and Friends Meeting 11.30am

Grade 5/6 Camp

Angelsea Info Night 6.30pm

Mon 10 Jun

Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Fri 14 Jun

THPS Student Disco

Wed 19 Jun

School Council 9.15am

Fri 28 Jun

Last Day Term 2 Early Finish 2.30pm

Dates to Remember

40-50 Loddon Drive, Taylors Hill Telephone 9361 4900

PO Box 3665 Caroline Springs 3023 taylors.hill.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

visit our website at : www.taylorshillps.vic.edu.au

Learning, Integrity, Honesty, Personal Best, Positive Relationships

Dear Taylors Hill Community, KEEPING STUDENTS WELL AS WE MOVE INTO WINTER When the seasons change, we often see some students becoming unwell and missing school. At THPS, ‘every day counts’ and so with the colder weather upon us … here are some tips for keeping our children well so they can be at school:

• WASH HANDS

Washing hands - regularly and correctly - is the single most effective way to prevent most winter illnesses. Teaching children 'cough etiquette,' is also vital. Teach them to cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue or the inside of their elbow, instead of simply coughing or sneezing onto their hands – this will reduce the spread of germs onto everything they touch.

• DRESS WARMLY

Make sure they’re wearing their school uniform winter woollies! Layers help trap the warmth – and don’t forget navy blue scarves and beanies to cover icy ears, particularly on the walk to school.

• EAT WELL and DRINK WATER

Fill hungry tummies with lots of good, wholesome food. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, grains and dairy help to build natural immunity. You may not feel as thirsty in cold weather, but drinking water helps to keep our systems fresh and flushed.

• GET PLENTY OF SLEEP

A good night’s sleep makes everyone more productive and keeps our immune systems operating well. Children up to the age of 10 should get at least 10 hours of sleep per night and between 8-10 hours for children aged 10+.

• LESS SCREEN TIME – MORE GREEN TIME

Outside play can help strengthen the immune system, as well as support healthy physical development. Children still need a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each day, so bundle up in weather-appropriate layers and enjoy a walk, ride or game outside.

If your child does become sick and needs to rest at home, please remember to notify the school as soon as possible ON or BEFORE THE DAY OF ABSENCE using one of the following methods:

Online: log the absence directly using our Compass Parent Portal.

Telephone: the school office and let the staff know your child’s name, class,

date of absences and reason.

NAPLAN This week our grade 3 and 5 students have been involved in NAPLAN, and I would like to congratulate all of them for trying their personal best during these assessment tasks. Parents will receive individual student reports in relation to NAPLAN later in the year. These student reports will provide information about what the student knows and has achieved in the areas of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions and Numeracy. It also provides information on how the student has performed in relation to other students in his or her year group, and against the national average and the national minimum standard. The results of these tests will also provide teachers with diagnostic information that can be used in conjunction with other school-based assessments to support teaching and learning programs and improve student achievement. If you have any questions about these assessment tasks, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher. 2020 Enrolments and Prep Information Night We have already had many new enrolments for 2020, but I would like to ask those families, who have younger siblings starting prep next year, who have not yet enrolled them, please do this as soon as possible. Once we have received your enrolment application, we will send to a letter to confirm your child’s enrolment with us next year. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the office staff who will be able to assist you. If you have family or friends who live within our designated enrolment area who are considering enrolling their children at THPS, please encourage them to attend our 2020 Prep Information Night on Tuesday 21st of May at 7pm. If they are not sure is they live within our school zone, they can visit Findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones. To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

Supervision of Students Families need to be aware that students are supervised in the playground from 8.45am onwards. If your child arrives at school prior to 8.45am and is not accompanied by an adult, they will need to attend the YMCA’s OSHC program. All classrooms will be open at 8.50am for your child to prepare and set up for their learning day. Supervision of students will conclude at 3.45pm. In the event that you cannot collect your child by this time, you will then need to make arrangements with the YMCA for your child to attend the after school care program. If parents have any questions regarding placements in the OSHC program, please contact the YMCA on 9307 5000. Danielle Stella Principal

Walk Safely to School Day

Friday 17th May is Walk Safely

to School Day. We are encouraging families who can to leave the car at home and walk,

scoot or ride to school. Our house captains will visit each classroom on the day to tally up how active Taylors Hill Primary

School have been.

AFL GIRLS Wishing all the girls who are heading off tomorrow, Friday 17th May, to represent our school in AFL all the best. The team have been training really hard, during their lunch times and are eager to get out there to

show their skills.

Good luck girls.

Mr Pirotta

WHY GOING TO SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT At THPS we know ‘everyday counts’ in your child’s learning. Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day. Attending and participating in school will help your child develop: • important skills and knowledge to help them learn

• social and emotional skills such as good communication, resilience and team work.

Children who attend school every day and complete year 12 have:

• better health

• better job opportunities

• higher income across their lives.

There is no safe number of days for missing school. Each day a student misses puts them behind

DID YOU KNOW? BEING AWAY FROM SCHOOL FOR ONE DAY A FORTNIGHT EQUALS MISSING

1.5 YEARS OVER 13 YEARS OF SCHOOL

Top a�endance �ps for parents

• Schools want to work in partnership with parents – act early if you have any concerns

by contacting your child’s school and asking for advice and support

• Remember that every day counts

• There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts

them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness

• Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day

• Open and prompt communication with your child’s school about all absences is a good

idea

• Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or

planning family holidays during the term

• Seek help from your school if you are concerned about your child’s attendance and

wellbeing. Schools want to work in partnership with parents to support student

attendance and wellbeing.

Prep 2020 Information Session for future parents

Tuesday May 21 @ 7:00pm Junior Learning Space

(Please enter through the front gate on Loddon Drive)

Taylors Hill Primary School is a local government school, offering:

• A Well Balanced Curriculum • YMCA operated OSHC Program

• A TEAM Learning Program • Spacious, Well Equipped Playground

• Specialist Programs in Physical • Flexible Learning Spaces

Education, Science and The Arts • A Caring and Friendly Environment

• An Italian Language Program • A tailored Wellbeing Program

Thursday May 23 • Taylors Hill Primary School Tour @ 9.30am – come on a tour of our school and

see our learning day in progress!

Friday May 24

• PFA Morning Tea @ 9.00 – 9.30am

• THPS Open Morning @ 9:30am – 10:30am

To book a school tour or for all enquiries, please contact the school office

Phone: 9361 4900

https://www.taylorshillps.vic.edu.au/

Learning Centre News!Learning Centre News!Learning Centre News!Learning Centre News! We have been thrilled with the response from students entering book reviews and answers for the numeracy questions. The numeracy answers are due in by the end

of this week and book reviews are being accepted from Monday for the next 2 weeks.

Our winning reviewers from Weeks 1 and 2 are: Onaree 6D and Oscar Prep B

Excellent work and presentation, both are displayed on the Learning Centre wall with

all the other fabulous entries.

Earn and Learn is going well, at Monday assembly our total was; 1,646 now with a bit of healthy competitions between the grades we are up to: 2,666 with 3A & 5A both

leading the Grade tally with 300 each. Wonderful effort!

We now have Sammy the Snail tracking progress on the Learning Centre counter.

Will he reach his goal …79.990 points!

I am still looking for a volunteer to check the Earn and Learn box each week at Woolworths Watergardens (South Store). If interested please contact the Office and

ask for me.

Thank you to those that have already volunteered and as always the parents who cover our books at home or at school, more are always welcome Thursday mornings

9 -10am.

Maria Sartori – Learning Centre

Are You A Parent of a Child Aged 2 to 12? The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland is conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and parenting programs. If you have a child between 2 and 12 years, we would love to hear your views on parenting and the services that are available to you as a parent. You will need to complete a short survey. To find out more or to participate please visit https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

Researchers from the University of Queensland are conducting research into parents’ opinions about parenting and parenting programs. If you have a child between 2 and 12 years, we would love to hear your views on parenting and the services that are available to you as a parent. You will need to complete a short survey. To find out more, please visit: https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

Congratulations to our Students of the WeekCongratulations to our Students of the WeekCongratulations to our Students of the WeekCongratulations to our Students of the Week

Prep A Amy

Prep B Gabriel

Prep C Haydar

Prep D Alaric

Prep E Zeb

1A Sarah

1B Jayden

1C Ethan

1D Ayah

1E Delvin

2A Lino

2B Ava

2C Remziye

2D River

2E Alannah

3A Cayden

3B Ava

3C Kate

3D Ghazall

3E Luca

5A Cooper

5B Keshav

5C Annabel

5E Leyla

6A Jonathan

6B Aidan

6C Savannah

6D Onaree

6E Mason

Science Prep-2 Danta 1A

Science 3-6 Evan 3C

The Arts Prep-2 Ayce Prep B

The Arts 3-6 Iman 4A

PE Prep-2 Emilia 1D

PE 3-6 Lawrence 5D

Italian Prep-2 Keenston 1D

Italian 3-6 Julia 3B

Learning Centre Keenstan 1D

Term 2, Week 2

Prep A Sierra

Prep B Liana

Prep C Inaaya

Prep D Mehdi

Prep E Raiden

1A Lukas

1B Nyibol

1C Hunter

1D Adhel

1E Amani

2A Rasleen

2B Zane

2C Xavier

2D Ally

2E Nupur

3A Jade

3B Bane

3C Rizwan

3D Jensen

3E Athan

4A Alexander

4B Maddy

4C Jake

4D Alex

5A Vanessa

5B Abdallah

5C George

5E Leroy

6A Kevin

6B Noah

6C Alexia

6D Andres

6E Gioreen

Science Prep-2 Eva 1C

The Arts Prep-2 Omar 2A

The Arts 3-6 Zac 5C

PE Prep-2 Indie, Prep B

PE 3-6 Matthew 6C

Italian Prep-2 Anahatjit 1A

Italian 3-6 Supriya 4D

Learning Centre Ethan, Prep C

Term 2, Week 3