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Issue No: 5 5th March 2015
THE DORSET EDITION INSPIRE ACHIEVE SUCCEED
From the Principal’s Desk Rescorla Avenue, Croydon 3136 phone: 9725 5038 www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au [email protected]
Diary Dates March 2nd - 10th Life Ed Van
Thu 5th School Nurse
Fri 6th Curriculum Day (pupil free)
Mon 9th Labour Day (public holiday)
10th - 12th School Nurse
Wed 11th 7.00pm Grade 5/6 Camp Meeting in staffroom
Fri 13th Grade 5/6 Interschool Sports
Mon 16th Bendigo Bank visit at Assembly
2.30 - 3.30pm
Classroom Helpers In-Service (In the Library)
Tue 17th School Nurse
Thu 19th 3.45 - 4.30pm Maroondah Magic Basketball Clinic
Prep to Grade 4
Mon 23rd 2.30 - 3.30pm
Classroom Helpers In-Service (In the Library)
Wed 25th 6.15 - 7.30pm Governance and Community & Development Meeting
7.30pm School Council Meeting
23rd - 27th Grade 5/6 Camp
Fri 27th Last day of Term 1
April Mon 13th Term 2 Commences 9.00am
Wed 22nd School photos
Badge Ceremony What a sensational turnout! So many parents, grandparents and friends. The children really enjoyed the ceremony and the morning tea was a hit! Thanks to the school community for supporting our leaders, their jobs and roles are attached to a fair degree of responsibility and it is great to know the wider community support our leaders and are in partnership with the school to enhance each child as a whole on a personal level.
Congratulations Ashley McLellan is expecting her first child. Congratulations to Ash and Jay and we wish you all the best. Ash will be teaching until the end of term 2. We will sadly miss Ash’s contributions to our school but are overjoyed with her news and wish her well in future.
Parent Helpers Steve and I conducted our first parent helpers session on Monday. Quite a few parents attended and the session I believe, was informative and at times entertaining. It is pleasing to have so many willing parent helpers at the school and I would encourage parents to be involved in any way possible.
SAKG The kitchen/garden program is progressing well. I am amazed on what quality food comes from the kitchen. Every time I visit the kitchen all the children are 100% engaged and truly committed to their cooking task. Gregg and Anna are doing a wonderful job and our children are gaining many life long skills being involved in this program.
Parent Concerns Just a reminder to please approach classroom teachers, coordinators or myself if there are any issues or concerns. It is hard to resolve issues/concerns if staff or myself are not aware of them. Dorset has an open door policy for all parents and students so I would like to believe that parents/students are quite comfortable to approach staff to discuss any issues that may arise.
Testing, Testing, Testing The preps have experienced vigorous testing one-on-one with their teacher in Maths and Literacy. This is to provide a clear picture of where every child is at in their understanding of concepts and knowledge so that teachers can strategically target their planning and teaching.
Its not okay to be away Student absence was high at DPS last year. We exceeded State and Like School benchmark data. It is important for families to realise every time school is missed there is a lost opportunity to improve in learning. The more frequent the absence, the more likely progress in learning will be limited. Our message is simple “It’s not OK to be away!”
Listed below are the BENEFITS OF REGULAR ATTENDANCE OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS:
The development of skills and attitudes such as self-discipline, punctuality, being organised and sticking to routines will optimise life choices.
Leads to making friends and learning how to maintain relationships over a period of time.
Leads to learning social skills necessary to live and work with others.
Students are safer at school than on the streets.
People are more positive towards those that have a good attendance attitude.
The more students attend, the more they learn and the more they will like school.
Please see attached Attendance Policy.
School Uniform Families are strongly encouraged to ensure that their child wear the correct school uniform. The way in which the school uniform is worn sends an important message to the wider community, and reinforces a sense of pride and belonging amongst our students.
Personal Goods The Department of Education and Training (DET) does not hold insurance nor does it accept responsibility for private property brought to school by students, staff and visitors. Students are discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school such as mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment; DET does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and cannot pay for any loss or damage to such property.
Happy Reading! Palma Coppa Acting Principal
Curriculum Day Friday 6th March
Pupil Free
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Menu
Sweet corn dip with flatbread
Spaghetti Squash Pancakes
Silverbeet & Fetta Pizza
Green Bean & Lemon Couscous
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Kitchen News
This fortnight in the kitchen we are using the abundant and wonderful harvest of Spaghetti Squash, Corn, Tomatoes, Silverbeet, Beans, Herbs, etc.
The students have been intrigued and interested in preparing and cooking the spaghetti squash before it can be used in the recipe they are preparing.
The students in their kitchen sessions this term have also been completing a research activity consisting of photos of different fruits and vegetables and other ingredients they have or will be using in the kitchen.
This activity is to help them identify ingredients by their appearance so they can identify ingredients in the garden when harvesting. This will also help them to relate what they observe in the garden back to the produce they use in their kitchen sessions.
Students across all grades have been working very well in the kitchen and the team work and organisation they have displayed has been excellent.
Thank you to all the parent and grandparent helpers who have given some of their time to assist in the kitchen. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder that helpers in the kitchen need to wear suitable footwear to avoid injuries, e.g. Thongs, open toed footwear, etc. is not suitable. Thank you for your assistance in regards to this.
Occasionally we have some kitchen sessions where the number of volunteers/parent helpers is a problem.
If anyone is interested in helping with this great program and assisting myself and the other teachers to ensure the sessions run smoothly and on time, please come down to the kitchen for further information or leave your name and contact details (e.g. Email address, etc.) with Nicole or Cynthia in the office and they can pass them on to me.
Thanks Gregg
Prep Blog
For all the latest Prep News and happenings, please read our new Prep Blog on the Dorset Primary School website at: www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au Thanks from the Prep Team
LEADERSHIP BULLETIN
I would like to thank the school community for the friendly welcome. I am really enjoying my chats with parents and the opportunity to work in classroom programs with our dedicated staff and their enthusiastic students.
My key role is to support the leading teachers and the Acting Principal, Mrs Coppa, so that they can effectively plan and implement the educational programs that will benefit our students.
I have been working with DET for 38 years and have been a Principal of two schools. My last four years have been spent working as Assistant Principal at Bayswater South PS.
In my spare time I enjoy playing golf at Eastwood Golf Club and watching Collingwood play at the MCG.
Geoff Gowans Admin. Support (Leadership Team)
Easter Raffle
The Easter Egg Raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 25th March. Please return all sold raffle tickets with a name and phone number or class on each individual ticket to the office or classroom teacher. If you would like more tickets to sell to friends or family, these can be purchased at the office. We are also still collecting Easter Egg donations and these can be placed in the box located at the School Office. Donations will be gladly accepted until Tuesday 24th March.
Laila Bielenberg Callum Billimoria Ben Carey Greta Chiminello Van Dawt Gerby Dianon Aidan Fox Wright Mackenzie Grant Marcus Green Tahli Hansford Hnem Hnem Thing Kip James Jago Lachie Jensz Harrison Leffers
Student of the Week
Reuben MacCartney Jade Majic Caitlin Mallinson Janani Mankikandan Oliver McGregor
Birthdays
Nina Bielenberg Tia Carter Lachlan Davidson Jay Fidler David Francesca Amy Moss
Sergey Metlenko Olivia Nash Shaneyl Parker-Hawdon Phoebe Phillips Julian Sherburn Oscar Trinh Leo Tzilves Taylor Viney Hudson White Hayley Wilkins Ryan Williams Liam Wilson Wayde Wytkamp Anna Zachar
Grade 5 & 6 Interschool Sport
Last week Dorset competed against
St Anne’s in the Summer Interschool Sport
competition.
Because there is a curriculum day on
Friday our next game will be on
Friday, March 13th. This will be against
Yarra Rd Primary School. Game venues will
be included in next weeks newsletter.
Dorset Versus Bayswater Nth
SCORE SCORE
...108…..runs win KANGA CRICKET ...59…..runs
...32…..points win BASKETBALL OPEN …21…..points
...16…..points loss BASKETBALL GIRLS ...36…..points
...14…..points loss TEE BALL OPEN ...21…..points
...13…..points loss TEE BALL GIRLS ...16…..points
...14…..points win ROUNDERS OPEN ...8…..points
...16…..points win ROUNDERS GIRLS ...10…..points
...0…..points loss VOLLEYSTARS ...3…..points
...33…..games, ...2…..sets loss
BAT TENNIS ...39…..games, ...4…..set
Working Bee
We had a fantastic turn out on Thursday evening for our first working bee. Thank you to the following families and students for their hard work. The school grounds look amazing! Samantha Firth – Maddison Clark Matthew Rose – Charlotte Rose Melanie Riddell – Kylah & Chloe Riddell Paul Wallis – Sophie Wallis Dan Archer – Kate & Patrick Archer Tim & Caitlyn Doyle – Emily & Lucy Doyle Tamara Newton – Tayla Newton Stephen Carter – Merinda & Tia Carter Juanita Gould – Travis Dyer Brendan Earl – Jasmine Earl Maria Braun – Matthias Braun Helena & Rob Zachar – Tomas & Anna Zachar Mark Hodge – Kayla Fullbrook Dan & Carolyn Higgins – Jack Higgins Kelly Bendall – Lucy, Hunter, Mason Bendall Katrina McKenzie – Josh & Rachel Mckenzie Jo Derham – Livian Derham Jodi Wilkins – Hayley Wilkins
Dorset Primary School does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the School for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them. All advertisers must supply a WWC with their advertisement.
Camp Australia
Reminder: There will be no program running on Curriculum day Friday 6th March. Parents, if your child is booked in to our program, it is very important to inform us when there is a change in arrangements and your child has been collected from school and will not be in our care. We are required by law to follow up on all children unaccounted for and call the police in the case of those children we cannot locate. If you or one of your contacts will be collecting your child, please either drop into the library before or after school or phone us to let us know. Messages from the children regarding absences are not acceptable: They must come from a parent or legal guardian. Remember to update your contact list online along with any other changes in personal details. During term 1 and term 4 there is a “No hat: No outside play” policy at Camp Australia in line with government regulations. These hats must have a brim that protects the ears, neck and face. No caps. Our Dorset Phone: 0417 604 663
Customer Service: 1300 105 343
www.campaustralia.com.au
Dorset P.S. Camp Australia hours:
Before School Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
After School Hours:
Mon – Fri: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A Holiday Program is run at this service and will soon be taking enrolments.
We are located in the school library.
Camp Australia staff.
CROYDON BASEBALL CLUB PLAYERS WANTED FOR BASEBALL.
T-Ball Junior Senior Ages 5-9 Ages 8-16 Ages 14+
COME & TRY DAY
Saturday 14th March 10am – 12noon
Barngeong Reserve - Bambra Street, Croydon
or contact Robyn 0421 177 158 [email protected]
www.croydon.baseball.com.au
