DATES TO

REMEMBER

Friday 26 July

Whole School

Assembly @ 9.15

STUDENT FREE DAYS

Thursday 1 August

&

Friday 2 August

Fried Musical

Wednesday 7 August

Foundation

Visit to Inglenook Diary

23 August

Grade 4 Camp

11-13 Sept

What’s UPPs NEWSLETTER NO 10 TUESDAY 23 JULY 2019

From the Principal Welcome back for Term 3 This term promises to be very busy, with Book Week, Japanese Day, Grade 4 Camp, Debating at South Street, preparation for the State Schools’ Spectacular and a number of excursions. I am looking forward to a very productive and happy term of learn-ing.

Staffing News Congratulations to Mrs Hannah Stowe who has gained a fan-tastic promotion and will be working as a Social Worker with-in DET’s Student Services. This is a 6 month position at this stage. I would like to thank Hannah for her incredible contri-bution throughout her time at UPPS. I know that she has worked extremely successfully with many families, supporting students, par-ents and staff as required. We wish Hannah well with her new role. Good luck, Hannah! We will miss you.

NAIDOC Week 2019 NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Com-mittee) Week is an annual event held in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All classes have been engaging in learning activities designed to help students learn more about Indigenous cultures and histories.

Whole School Excursion to see “Fried” Permission notes have been sent home in relation to our visit to Mount Rowan Secondary College to see their musical production, “Fried”. The show has been written and directed by Mr David Allen. On Wednesday 7th August, we will have an early lunch and then travel by bus to Mt Rowan Secondary College. After the show, we will return to school before 3.10pm. This is a great opportunity for our students to watch an entertaining theatre performance that may inspire them to continue their studies within the performing arts. Students are asked to wear full uniform on this day please. The cost of this excursion is $5.

Student Free Days Next Week There will be two consecutive student free days next week.

As you are aware, our school is an authorised International

Baccalaureate world school and the delivery of this pro-

gram requires our teaching staff to engage in continuous

professional learning. Much of this takes place after school; however, we will

be completing a two-day workshop on Building for the Future’ early in Term 3.

The workshop will be held on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August. This means that classes will not be

held and students will not be required at school on these days.

Parent Connections

Grade 1 Swimming- commenced yesterday and continues this week. Parents are most

welcome to attend. There is a whole school Assembly this Friday 26th July at 9.15am in the

Multi-Purpose Room. I would like to bring to your attention that we have our school Trivia

Night on Friday 6th September, which is a great fundraiser and a fun night for our community. It would be great to

see you there.

We are conducting a survey so that we can continue to improve the standard of education that we are offering to our students. The Parent Opinion Survey is completed annually by the Department of Education and Training, and is conducted by a sample of randomly selected parents at every school in Victoria. This year, about 30 per cent of parents will be

invited to participate. All responses to the survey are anonymous. The survey helps our school gain an under-standing of how you view our school climate, student engagement and relationships. Our school will use the re-sults to inform school planning and improvement online and only takes 15 minutes to complete. Results will be sent back to our school at the end of September.

Supervision Before School- Student Safety

There are some children arriving at school very early and in some cases before 8am. Please

be aware that supervision begins in the yard at 8.35am. Children must not be in the yard

unsupervised. The YMCA offers before school care to families in need of this service. Alternatively, Breakfast Club

is open at 8.15am. We appreciate your co-operation with these arrangements.

Uniform

Many thanks to the vast majority of our families who ensure that their children are in uniform every day. A gentle reminder that our uniform policy states that hair must be of natural colours, and so, extreme hair colours (e.g. green, pink or purple rinses) are not permitted. Extreme hairstyles (e.g. spikes, Mohawks or hair tattooing) are also not permitted. Students with hair below collar length must wear it tied securely. This is an Occupational Health and Safety requirement. Representing our school requires that students are wearing the uniform as out-lined in the uniform policy. Thank you for your co-operation and support.

Dates for Your Diary

Please note that these dates were accurate on the date that this newsletter was printed. Dates may be subject to

change.

Friday 26th July- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am

Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August – Student Free Days

Friday 16th August- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am

Friday 23rd August- Foundation excursion to Inglenook Dairy

Friday 6th September- UPPS Trivia Night

Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th September – Grade 4 Camp

Wednesday 18th September - Whole School Assembly at 9.15am

Thursday 19th September -3.30-6.60pm and Friday 20th September 9-1pm – Learning Conferences

Approaches to Learning Awards Joe Haby FA For using thinking skills to analyse and form opinions about his guided reading text.

Matilda Dinneen FB For using thinking skills to make connections with prior learning and past experiences.

Tayah Stuart 1A For using her thinking skills to make connections between Units of Inquiry

and between all other key learning areas.

Ruby Taylor 1B For using your knowledge to read, write and understand new and tricky

words in all learning areas.

Jayden Troy 2A For demonstrating critical thinking skills by considering different and new perspectives when creating his persuasive text.

Bhody Curtis 2B For developing his critical thinking skills while writing a persuasive text. Congratulations on being able to form clear decisions with convincing reasons.

Lucas Polanske 3A For initiating some wonderful discussions in our classroom when reflecting

on your learning.

Natasha Herrington 3B For considering different approaches when making decisions about how you

learn effectively.

Tyler Cassidy 4A For reflecting on the process of learning, in order to help others learn. You did a great job with the Grade 2s exploring the littleBits. Your instructions were clear and questions were effective.

Fraser Ramsay 4B For considering new perspectives when communicating with others. You did a brilliant job modelling this to the class! Keep shining!

Sebastian Ivens 5A For showing confidence to express his critical thinking skills. Sebastian continues to analyse information and form his own decisions to share with the class.

Liam Rowe 5B For his willingness to explore a range of ideas and considered responses in class discussion on our lines of inquiry.

Rhys Clifford 6A For the text to world and text to self connections he is able to make. Rhys is able to analyse information and justify his point of view.

Taylah Henderson 6B For the wonderful improvement she has shown in her thinking in class. Taylah’s questions reflect an understanding of what she’s learning and she is applying this to her work.

CASES21 Family Statements

All families will receive their latest CASES21 Family Statement this week. Please check your children’s bags.

It is now time to pay the Essential Learning Items 2 of $40.00 per student and the Essential Learning Items 1

($40.00 per student) if this has not already been paid.

Many thanks to the families who have already paid the Essential Learning Items charge.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any queries regarding your Family Statement.

Karen George, Business Manager

TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES

TERM 3, WEEKS 1 - 6:

Grade F and 2: HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities;

the structure and function of organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Grades 1, 3, 4, 6: WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and jour-

neys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from local and

global perspectives.

Grade 5: SHARING THE PLANET An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships

within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolu-tion.

FOUNDATION – Term 3 Central Idea:

Farms provide us with what we need to survive

Key Concepts: FUNCTION, CAUSATION, CHANGE

Related Concepts: Plants, animals, healthy eating

Lines of Inquiry: food as a basic necessity how food supports a balanced lifestyle researching how farms and farm animals

produce food Learner Profile Attributes: Balanced,

knowledgeable, caring Attitudes: Curiosity, appreciation, creativi-

ty Approaches to learning:

Thinking and research skills Specialist collaboration:

Japanese and Performing Arts

GRADE 1 Central Idea:

Learning environments have changed over time

Key Concepts: FORM, CHANGE

Related Concepts: History, Geography

Lines of Inquiry: the history of a significant place within our

community the perspectives of daily life over time from

people in our community using research skills to find out about the

past Learner Profile Attributes: Open-minded,

inquirers, caring Attitudes: Curiosity, enthusiasm, independ-

ence, respect Approaches to learning: Thinking and re-

search skills Specialist collaboration:

Japanese

GRADE 2 Central Idea:

Responsible use of technology con-nects people around the world

Key Concepts: FUNCTION, CONNECTION, RESPONSIBILITY

Related Concepts: Innovation, communication

Lines of Inquiry: what technology is and the different types

of technology using technology to communicate how we as researchers, use technology to

interact safely Learner Profile Attributes: Thinkers, reflec-

tive, communicators Attitudes: Creativity, independence, enthu-

siasm, respect Approaches to learning:

Communication and research skills Specialist collaboration:

Music and Japanese

GRADE 3 Central Idea:

Cultures change over time

Key Concepts: CHANGE, CONNECTION

Related Concepts: History, Indigenous culture, Geography

Lines of Inquiry: our understanding of culture how every culture has its own history using thinking skills to explore how cultures

can change over time Learner Profile Attributes: Open-minded,

thinkers, knowledgeable Attitudes: Tolerance, curiosity, apprecia-

tion Approaches to learning: Research and

thinking skills Specialist collaboration:

Japanese

GRADE 4 Central Idea:

The world has been changed by explo-ration, opportunities and discoveries

Key Concepts: CAUSATION, CHANGE, FUNCTION

Related Concepts: Migration

Lines of Inquiry: the impact of exploration continuity and change over time as a result

of the past using our thinking skills to consider perspec-

tives of significant navigators Learner Profile Attributes: Inquirers, reflec-

tive Attitudes: Curiosity, commitment, appreci-

ation Approaches to learning: Thinking and re-

search skills Specialist collaboration:

Art

GRADE 5 Central Idea:

Energy use affects society and the en-vironment

Key Concepts: FORM, RESPONSIBILITY, CHANGE

Related Concepts: Consumption, sustainability

Lines of Inquiry: renewable and non-renewable energy responsible energy choice generating novel ideas through a design

process Learner Profile Attributes:

Inquirers and thinkers Attitudes:

Creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm Approaches to learning:

Research, self-management and thinking skills

Specialist collaboration: Kitchen Gardening

GRADE 6 Central Idea:

Migration happens for different rea-sons and changes local populations

Key Concepts: PERSPECTIVE, CHANGE, CAUSATION

Related Concepts: Chronology, discovery, pattern, History

Lines of Inquiry: Australia's changing demographic due to

migration causes for migration throughout time ethical use of a range of sources to ensure

research accuracy Learner Profile Attributes:

Courageous, open-Minded, communicators Attitudes:

Tolerance, appreciation, empathy Approaches to learning:

Communication and research skills Specialist collaboration:

Music

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Urquhart Park Primary School

Welcome to Term 3! The table will give you a glimpse into the learning taking place in each grade. If you are interested in any of the concepts and want to get more involved, please let me know through your child’s school diary. Many grades will be

focussing on their research skills, including; gathering, sorting and categorising data, using social media safely and communi-cating efficiently using technology, as well as synthesising and interpreting new knowledge.

A big focus this term is on our oracy skills. How do we articulate our learning in a way to make sense of our learning, and help others understand? We will be working on our use of specific vocabulary, how we work with others, active listening and re-

sponding to others, and build our confidence in the process.

Keep talking! Keep reflecting!

Mrs Hollie Searl Instructional Leader – PYP Co-ordinator

Extra-curricular Activities—Lunch Clubs

Our Lunchtime Clubs give students the opportunity to be involved in a

variety of activities, a place to feel secure, learn to play in a safe and

friendly way or just get out of the cold on a winter’s day!

MONDAY Movie Club Mindfulness/

Meditation

TUESDAY Art Club Violin Club Imagination Club

(F-3)

Tinker Club

WEDNESDAY Drumming

Club

Drama Games

(Gr 4-6)

Book Club Japanese Club

(Gr F-3)

THURSDAY Soccer Japanese Club

(Gr 4-6)

Minecraft Club

(Gr 6)

Construction

Club

FRIDAY Kazoo Club Go Noodle

Clubs happening during Term 3 include -

The Discovery Centre is also open every day for quiet reading, drawing or colouring

JUNIOR UNIT It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the year! Our junior students have returned after the

chilly break, eager to take on new learning challenges and continue building friendships.

Our Foundation team would like to extend a big thankyou to all the families that supported their action for

the PYP unit of inquiry on changes in the weather, informing the way people live their lives. Many

families donated coats and jumpers for the Salvation Army. This will help many Ballarat families stay

warm this winter. Please look out for the Farmer Friday Flyer included in this newsletter.

Students in Year 1 have begun developing their research skills as they learn about the history of our school. Next

week they will be visiting the former school site on Urquhart Street. Our Business Manager, Karen George will be

conducting the tour and sharing her memories as a former student of the school.

Last week, the Year 2 students visited the Middle Unit, investigating littleBits technology with our Year 4 experts.

This was a part of our inquiry into the Central Idea, ‘Responsible use of technology connects people around the

world’. Everyone had a great time creating electrical circuits that powered buzzers, lights and fans.

MIDDLE UNIT

Welcome to Term 3! We begin Semester 2 with an inquiry into ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’.

Students in Grade 3 are exploring ‘culture’ - what it means and how cultures change over time. Thank you

to all of the students who have brought in items from home that represent their family culture. We have

enjoyed listening to students share their items and stories with each other.

In Grade 4, we are inquiring into historical events that have shaped Australia’s history, with a focus on

exploration and explorers at key points throughout our history. Our central idea, ‘The world has been

changed by exploration, opportunities and discoveries’, will allow us to explore perspectives of significant

navigators.

Camp notes, including medical and allergy forms, were sent home at the end of week 1. Please note these

forms, along with payment, are due back by Wednesday 21st August. Thank you.

SENIOR UNIT

Welcome to Term 3. We trust that everyone had a restful holidays and maybe even got away to see some

sunshine. Semester 2 is always incredibly busy in the Senior Unit with many exciting events to look

forward to.

Grade 6 students have begun their ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’ Unit of Inquiry with a focus on

migration, it’s causes and how it has changed Australia’s demographic. It has been wonderful to read

some family migration history in the students’ homework. Grade 6 students are also at the beginning of

’Independence Week’ which has been designed to make learning conditions more representative of

those in secondary school . We hope this will assist the students transition in some way.

Grade 5’s have been looking at the affects of energy use for their ’Sharing the Planet’ Unit of Inquiry. It

has been wonderful to hear the conversations between peers about responsible energy use and

renewable energy sources as well as the talk of potential actions students could take. Thank you!

Japanese：Mr. Paxton

Konnichiwa!

Japanese Day: Thursday September 5th!!

Japanese Day: In week 8, all students and parents

are welcome to help celebrate the culture and lan-

guage of Japan on Japanese Day. We’ll have food,

games, competitions, performances and more! This

day is run by our Japanese captains and students from Grade 6.

Parents are encouraged to attend.

Put this date in your diaries!

Teru Teru Bozu: Our Foundation and Grade 1 students made

these tissue dolls, a tradition in Japan to ward off rainy weather

during the wet season in July. Let’s hope they work at your

house!

Toys and Games: Students from Grades 2-6 have been honing

their skills using traditional Japanese toys and games. There will

be an opportunity to compete in various competitions on Japa-

nese Day, and of course, the opportunity to practise during Japanese

Club.

Ninja Play: Students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to play

a role in our upcoming performance, “The Ninja Play”, which will be

performed on Japanese Day. Auditions will be held this Wednesday in

the Japanese room. Thankyou to Ms. Fisher for her assistance!

Japanese Club: Students can enjoy a range of activities including ori-

gami, manga drawing, cooking, and playing traditional Japanese toys and games. Japanese club

is held at lunchtime in the Japanese room. Wednesday: Grades 4,5 and 6 Thursday:

Grades F, 1,2 &3

Teru Teru Bozu...no rain please!

Ohajiki

Karuta

Hiragana puzzles

Kendama

Otoshi Daruma

Reminder: Term 3 After

School Sports

Grade 5/6 Basketball – On

Thursdays at the Ballarat Miner

dome Stadium. Mr Dixon and Miss Quandt will be

coaching the basketball teams this term.

Grade 3/4 and 5/6 Netball –

On Tuesday nights. Miss Hardy is

coaching the 3/4 team and Miss

Bond is coaching the 5/6 team.

Permission notes and full payment

will be collected for the term dur-

ing Week 2 and 3 of Term 3. This will

help out on the nights of Netball.

Grade 5/6 Badminton – On Wednesday nights from 4.15pm –

5.30pm. Miss Q is coaching Badmin-

ton during Term 3.

Swimming Term 3

So far we have had fantastic feed-

back from our swimming program with Shayne Reece. This

term the Grade 1’s will be swimming in Week 2 Monday

22nd July—Friday 26th July.

Foundation classes will be swimming in Term 4 in Week 5.

FUTSAL TOURNAMENT DAYS:

In week 6 students from grades 3,4,5

and 6 will be given the opportunity to

take part in an indoor futsal tournament

at Major League. The Grade 3/4 com-

petition will be on the Tuesday 20th Au-

gust and the 5/6 competition will be on

the Wednesday 21st August. Permis-

sion notes for the tournament days will

be sent home soon.

Division Athletics Carnival

The Division Athletics Carnival will

be on Friday the 13th September.

Training for student’s competing in

the Division Athletics will start from

Week 5 onwards.

During Term 3 Junior P.E Students in F-1 will continue having fun with our

Perceptual Motor Program (P.M.P) which helps enhance and refine gross and

fine motor skill development.

Just a reminder…..

Soccer Club is on a Thursday at lunchtime at Arbol Arena.

Thanks

Miss Devlin

This week all students have been busy creating in the art room. The grade 5 students have

been working on their learner profile attribute : Courageous inspired pieces. The grade 2

students have had fun and are very excited about the introduction of plasticine time which

will help the development of their fine motor skills.

Just a reminder…..

Mindfulness Club will be on a Monday at Lunchtime in the MPR for interested students.

We welcome Miss King who will be helping guide us to learn different ways to calm our

mind and bodies by breathing and using sound healing. Art Club is on a Tuesday at

Lunchtime (all welcome)

Any donations would be greatly appreciated please. We are still collecting newspapers and

odds and ends for the Art Room.

Thanks

Miss Devlin

What a fantastic start to Semester 2 in Performing Arts we have had! This

Semester Foundations, Grade 1’s, Grade 2A and Grade 6’s will explore both Dance

and Drama. I’m excited to see the amazing work the students produce, and

Just a Reminder…

Wednesday Lunch – Drama Games (4-6)

Thursday Lunch – Victorian State School Spectacular Rehearsals

Congratulations to 4B for winning

June’s Class of the Month last Term!

In THE SUSTAINABLE

GARDENING KITCHEN …we are

making sustainable choices about

changing our habits and going

plastic free!

Ms. Hartmann

The Sustainable Gardening Kitchen

Upcoming Music Dates for your Diary

Week 3 - Tuesday 30/7/19 Back to Drumbeat group to Fidelity Kinder Week 4 - Wednesday Whole School to “Fried” (musical) at Mt Rowan SC Week 7 - Monday 26/8/19 - Seedlings Saplings Choirs to South Street Week 8 - SATURDAY 7/9/19 - CrashBangWallop to South Street Week 10 - Monday 16/9/19 - Grade 2B Violin Open Lesson

Music Clubs and Ensembles - Term 3

Tuesday Lunchtime - Violin Club (for current violin Students)

Wednesday 8.30am - Seedlings Choir (F-1)

Wednesday Lunchtime - Little Drummers (gr 1-4)

Thursday Lunchtime - Guitar Club (with Nick Wright) (by invitation, please see Mrs. Allen if interested)

Friday 8am - Saplings Choir

Friday Lunchtime - Kazoo Club—BYO Kazoo, new members welcome this term

Friday 3.15 - CrashBangWallop (by invitation, please see Mrs. Allen if interested)

Composers in Focus Weeks 1&2

To support our School’s celebration of NAIDOC week and the Indigenous culture of our country we are focus-

ing on Aboriginal composers for the first two weeks of the term. Our competition is simple—just provide the

required information (below) and submit your entry to win a prize! Entry forms available at the office and in

the Music room.

Hold onto your hats...we are in for a busy term in the Music Room!

With great excitement last week the Foundation students had their first formal music classes

and we also welcomed Grade 1, 2A and Grade 6 back to the Music room for new learning op-

portunities. This term there are a wide variety of clubs and ensembles rehearsing for a range

performances throughout the term—please encourage your children to get involved and make

the most of the opportunities available.

Vacancies exist for lessons with several of our Instrumental Teachers - application forms are

available from the office. Please feel free to come and chat with Mrs. Allen in the Music

room if you have questions about what your child might like to be involved with this term.

Mental Health & Wellbeing at Urquhart Park – introducing ‘Be You’

Urquhart Park has been a ‘KidsMatter school’ since 2015. KidsMatter is an Australian

Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative aiming to improve the mental health and

wellbeing of primary school students. Our school’s involvement in KidsMatter has

enabled us to work strategically to improve mental health and learning outcomes for

our students.

In 2018 the Federal Government in partnership with Beyond Blue, launched Be You, which builds on the learnings

and success of initiatives such as KidsMatter. The Be You initiative supports the mental health and wellbeing of

children and young people from the early years to 18, across every learning community.

‘Be You’ fosters a mentally healthy learning community by:

Promoting the development of mentally healthy learning communities.

Fostering partnerships with families and community.

Building educators’ capacity to teach skills for wellbeing and resilience.

Guiding educators to support children and young people experiencing mental health issues.

Supporting communities back to mental health following a critical incident.

As part of our school’s ongoing commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all members of our

learning community, we have registered to be part of the Be You initiative. This will enable us to access a range of

resources, including professional learning for staff as well as a range of tools, advice and support in creating a men-

tally healthy learning community for everyone.

Our Statement of Commitment to Be You is attached - this describes the values and principles that guide our school

to build and maintain a mentally healthy learning community.

Be You is committed to bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and ways of

doing to its materials, resources and experiences.

Fact sheets on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing are also available for families by following this

link to the website - https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets