School

Community

News

Number: 23 Date: 3rd August 2016

Tucker Road, Bentleigh Primary School - No: 4687

16 Tucker Road Bentleigh 3204

P.O. Box 1341 Moorabbin 3189

Phone: 9557 2044 Fax: 9557 2181

Web Site: http:/www.tuckerroad.vic.edu.au

Email: tucker.rd.bentleigh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

DATES TO DIARY 2016

Wednesday 10th August

SRC Casual Day

Friday 12th August

PFA Meeting 9.30am

Saturday 13th August

Trivia Night

Monday 15th August

CURRICULUM DAY

(Children do not attend school)

Wednesday 17th August The Learning Brain Parent Forum

Tuesday 23rd August

School Council 6.30pm

Wednesday 31st August

The Learning Brain Parent Forum

Friday 2nd September

Year 1 Fathers Breakfast

Fathers Day Stall

Monday 12th September PFA Meeting 9.30am

Thursday 13th October

School Concert

Thursday 15th December

Year 6 Graduation

School Camp Dates for 2016

Year 5 Camp

Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov

Sovereign Hill

Year 4 Camp

Wed 16th Nov to Friday 18th Nov

Maldon

Swimming Programs Program 1

Monday 25th July-Thursday 4th August

(Years 5-6)

Program 2

22nd August - 1st September

(Years 3 & 4)

Program 3

31st August - 9th September

(Prep Classes)

Program 4

17th October - 27th October

(Years 1 & 2)

Newsletter Term 3, week 4 Social Media focus is definitely a hot topic in the news at the moment. At TRBPS

we are working hard to keep our children safe online and ensure the school

community are well educated and informed about the use of social media and the

implications for all ICT users. As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the

Department of Education and Training have valuable resources to assist parents in

navigating the ever evolving world of social media. I am providing a taste of what can

be accessed through the DET website and Bully Stoppers initiative regarding social

media, its impact and some user’s tips. Here are more handy hints and facts for you to

enjoy. Please view the website below for a more extended version of ‘Social Media

and Your School’.

Times have certainly changed! A few years ago parents discussed concerns or issues with friends at the school gate.

Today, with the internet, mobile phones and social media, discussions between you

and your friends can reach a far wider audience than ever before. Social media can

provide an enjoyable way to socialise online and keep you connected with what is

going on in your school community.

While these technologies can be great for sharing ideas and keeping in touch, don’t

forget that comments about your school community can have greater impact than

expected and can have very real consequences for the reputations of individuals

including teachers, principals, other parents, students and yourself. As a parent and

carer, you are your child’s first role model when it comes to online behaviour. Make

sure your online conduct demonstrates how they can use social media respectfully

and safely. There are also legal implications around what people are able post and

share about others. The idea of privacy in the online world can be confusing but

essentially posting or sharing personal information about another person online

requires consent.

Top tips for positive and respectful online communication with your school community Avoid posting negative comments that identify your school or individuals. Feedback from the school community is important for schools and the department.

Each Victorian Government school has a complaints process for raising concerns. If

you have a concern, rather than go online, speak directly to your child’s teacher,

Assistant Principal or Principal. Remember: serious instances of inappropriate online

behaviour may constitute a criminal offence and become a police matter. School staff

may obtain personal legal advice if they feel that online content seriously impacts

their reputation.

Try not to be emotive or hasty. Keep comments calm and polite.

Before you post something online about your child’s school ask yourself:

• Am I being a good role model for my child?

• Will this information reflect badly on me?

• Does the school community or individual really need to know this information?

• Is this information relevant, helpful and positive?

• Will this information upset or embarrass the school community or an individual?

• Am I making situation worse?

*If things do get heated online consider logging out and taking time to relax.

Be aware of what you are sharing and with whom.

Remember that the legal implications around sharing personal information applies to the images and videos

presented online. As the parent/carer of your child, you have the right to choose who sees your child’s

personal information, including their image online. You also have a responsibility to not share the personal

details of other children. If you upload photos on social media of school events, be aware of who is in the

background. Some parents and caregivers do not want themselves or their children on social media. It is

recommended that you never tag a child’s image with any personal information. If your child’s personal

information or image has been shared on social media without your consent you can request its removal by

the social network hosting it. If you share pictures of your children publicly through online photo-sharing

sites and hashtags, remember that once it is shared, you have no control over how it is used or by whom. To

avoid these photos being shared by others or used for purposes without your consent, make sure you set up

your account security settings to share images only with close family and friends. (Extract from DET, 2015)

More information about social media tips for parents can be accessed at:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/bullystoppers/

parentsocialmediaschoolcommunity.pdf

TRBPS Student Disco

A huge thank you to the School Council Sub-committee FaCEs team for the amount of work they committed

in organising and supervising the student disco this year. The students all seemed to have enjoyed a fabulous

time dancing to the DJ’s music choices and enjoying the games. The Glow Sticks were DEFINITELY a huge

success with the children. I’d also like to thank the staff who also attended this event, ensuring the children

were all having a fun and safe time. We are lucky to have a team of parents who give up their valuable time to

host some fantastic community events for the whole of the TRBPS community to enjoy.

Enjoy your week!

Regards, Robyn

TRBPS Principal

Term Dates - 2016 Term 3

11th July

To

16th September

Term4

3rd October

To

20th December

Canteen News

Reminder

Orders are to be written clearly on a lunch

bag in blue, black or red ink, any other

marker is difficult to read. Please do not

sticky tape lunch bags up. A reminder to

enclose .10 cents for a bag if an envelope is

used.

*Please note ‘Fruit Tubes’ are now 0.60c

Incorrect money could result in

disappointed children.

Canteen Roster Thursday 4th August

Kylie Brkic Kate Wengier

Tuesday 9th August

Sisira Attanayake

Thursday 11th August

Kellie Lardner Carmela Batsis

Rinat Stenfeld

Tuesday 16th August

Georgie Smith

Thursday 18th August

Anna Leech Kathleen Beattie

Tuesday 23rd August Paula Howard

Thursday 25th August

Maria Garufi Louise Benton

Tuesday 30th August Rebecca Thompson

Thursday 1st September

Kylie Brkic Kate Wengier

Tuesday 6th September

Sisira Attanayake

Thursday 8th September

Kellie Lardner

Pupil Free Days 2016

The following pupil-free days

have been approved by School

Council for 2016.

Monday 15th August

Monday 31st October

Students nominated for the

TRBPS Values Award for 1st August 2016

Zara Thompson Charlie Griffiths

Taylor Ch’ng Marcus Verginis

Leila Sullivan Max Choomnuan

Zoe Bruce Tara Kovav

Darcy Hill Leila Zamani

Charlie Wall Riyaa Shrivastava

Andrew Bolton Mia Cashmore

Jett Rogers Kaitlin Parrish

James McGrath Jacquilyn Demirtzis

Piper Rosenthal

Whole of Class 1W

Prep Enrolments 2017 Enrolments are due by Friday 5th August

After this date restrictions

may apply. Chocolate Reminder

Reminder chocolate money

is due back on Monday 8th

August

Library News

The library wishes to thank

the buildings and grounds for

the wonderful work they did

cleaning up the library

courtyard.

School Psychologist – Brooke Fielke OnPsych is a local psychological agency that works in schools throughout the greater Melbourne area, including Tucker Road Primary School. As trained psychologists, we assist with a variety of problems, from the simple to the complex. Some typical examples might be anxiety, school refusal, social skills deficits, anger management, ADHD, Autism and Aspergers disorders, separation, grief and loss. If you are interested in learning more about the Medicare supported services onPsych offers, please contact the Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Deaane O’Brien, or your classroom teacher. If you feel that your child needs extra support, please obtain a mental health care plan from your GP and provide to Deaane . OnPsych sessions are covered by Medicare with no additional fees.

Fitness Friday

Due to the wintery weather

Fitness Friday will be

postponed until further

notice.