Newsletter No. 37

Tuesday November 22nd, 2016

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE in Little MALOP ST! Our School Vision To develop outstanding citizens and life long learners who believe that effort and persistence leads to success. Through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Innovation and Excellence we strive to make a difference in our community and environment. Principal—Mr. Brent Richards Assistant Principal—Mr. Ben McCredden School Council President—Mrs. Stephanie Towse Email: [email protected] Website: www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au

80—118 Jetty Road, PO Box 276, Clifton Springs, 3222

Phone: 5251 3581 Fax: 5251 3405

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New Building Arrival! Last week students, staff and families got to witness the arrival of our new classroom as a big blue crane picked up the pieces from the back of a truck and lowered them carefully into place. This new room is fresh off the production line and will provide us with a great new space for some of our classes next year to move into. The room is being set up as we speak and once it is completed, we will be moving 1/2P and 1/2K into this brand new classroom so their rooms can be renovated. Christmas Tree Last week on my way home I slipped past the Market Square in Geelong to see the Geelong Primary Schools Christmas Trees which were spread out along the mall. Taking pride of place just inside the foyer was our fabulous tree designed by Mrs Petersen and decorated by our students featuring a contrasting black and white design inspired by Japanese Notan . Around the base it was great to see our prep faces as happy elves. Well done to the students and Mrs Petersen for creating a great Christmas Tree. Working Bee Last Sunday Many thanks to those who were able to make it to our working bee on Sunday. It was a very productive session with lots of work happening all over the school grounds from digging up bulbs near the front fence, to weeding the DIP garden and Veggie patch. While in the Veggie patch, the team dug up some great potatoes to share with the students and families. The main event however, was the digging out of our junior playground mulch beds, which were then dumped to make way for fresh mulch right across the junior playgrounds. The day was hot and the work was hard but with some freshly cooked snags, a few cold drinks and a few potatoes, the volunteers hopefully, went home happy. The junior students were really excited to see all of the new mulch in the playground and had a great time testing it out. Clifton Springs has Got Talent! Mr Jones was blown away by the great performances from the students and the great feedback from the audiences, but still has to follow up this week, with a few performances that didn’t fit into the allotted time. From here, Mr Jones will invite a number of students to perform at the dress rehearsal next Friday to shake out any bugs and tune their performances in front of all of the students. The students will then prepare to step out in front of our school community at the performance showcase on December 8th. It will be a picnic event with some food and soft drinks available on the night so prepare to share in the fun and excitement of our this event and the many and varied talents of our students. Prep Transition Session Yesterday we had another visit from our 2017 Preps as they came to school and spent some time in one of our new learning spaces with our Prep leaders and senior students. They enjoyed some stories, did some work with the assistance of our prep leaders before heading home with their very own “Springing into Springs” Prep T-shirt. We look forward to seeing our 2017 Preps back for their next session on Tuesday December 6th. School wide Transition Program Dec 6th On the morning of December 6th our student will get to spend some time with their 2017 class and where possible, meet their teacher. At this stage we will be moving from 14 to 15 classes to cater for our continued growth. On this day our Year 6 students will be attending their Government Secondary Colleges as well, so our Year 5’s will get to step up as the heads of the school. Again I would like to remind parents that if their family will not be attending next year it would be great to let us know so we can plan more effectively. Early arrivals Warning A reminder that students should not be at school before 8:30am. The school crossing supervisor is not on duty until 8:20am and he has been noticing a number of students crossing the road and arriving before this time. Students arriving at school too early are at risk as they are not supervised. Please ensure your children do not arrive before 8:30am unless they are booked into OSHC as the yard is not supervised until 8:45am. Queenscliff Music Festival This Friday our Year 5 students will be heading down to Queenscliff to enjoy the Music Festival. They will get to take the train there and enjoy some great music and soak up the atmosphere before boarding the train back home later in the day. What a great day out for our students! Principal’s report continued over the page……….

Principal’s report continued…….. School Council Meeting last week One of the key orders of business at last weeks School Council Meeting was to pass the Parent Payment Policy for 2017. This outlines the fees and charges for the 2017 school year so please take the time to read it thoroughly. Year 6 Blue Light Disco Yesterday our Year 6 students joined students from across Geelong and the Police at the Blue Light Disco. Students got to dance and have fun with their friends and had a great time. Many thanks to the Victoria Police for running this annual event and Mrs Garland and Kerry Coghlan for attending with the kids. Cyber Safety Session for years 3 – 6 Robby Noggler from Victoria Police hosted a Cyber safety information session for our students and parents last week. It was great of Robby to give our students some insights and advice on how to stay safe while using technology and support our parents as well. Until next week I wish everyone a wonderful week and remind all families that maximising attendance is a critical factor in your child achieving their potential so, remember it’s not OK to be away unless you’re sick! Brent Richards Principal

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Working hard at the Working Bee! Thank you

PARENT PAYMENTS POLICY 1. RATIONALE 1.1 2.

To ensure that parent payment practices are consistent, transparent and ensure that all children have access to the standard curriculum. AIMS

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The Victorian community shares a vision to build an education system that champions excellence and ensures that every child and young person has access to the opportunities to succeed in life, regardless of their background or circumstances. Clifton Springs Primary School echoes this vision and will make local decisions aimed at ensuring all students can access a broad range of learning opportunities. 3.

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Parent Payment charges Essential Student Learning Items: In accordance with the “Parent Payments in Victorian Government Schools” directives, our Essential Student Learning Items charge covers items which are essential for your child’s schooling. Optional Items: Are offered on a user-pays basis and parents and guardians may choose whether their child accesses or participates in (e.g. extra-curricular programs or activities such as school based performances, productions or events, Religious Education). Voluntary Financial Contributions: Parents and guardians may be invited to make contributions to support the ongoing effective running and development of the school. All of the monies received by the school are used to develop our school’s buildings and grounds and upgrade and maintain the hardware and software of our digital device program. 3.2 Payment Arrangements & Methods OPTION A: Lump sum payment when collecting book pack. OPTION B: Instalment Payment Plan – 2 payments. 1st instalment on Bookselling day 2nd instalment on the first day of Term 3 Payment methods:

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Cheque / Direct Deposit into the bank account

3.3 Family Support Options: Second hand and low cost uniform options are available at school / CSEF / State Schools Relief / Local community supports. 3.4 Consideration of Hardship: The school will provide support to parents experiencing hardship, by: Parents arranging an appointment with Brent Richards, Principal, on 5251 3581 via phone or in person regarding their financial situation and related difficulties in making payments. Linking families with local support services where appropriate. Identifying and approaching families who are known or suspected to be experiencing hardship. 3.5 Communication with Families: The policy will be communicated with the school community via the school’s newsletter and website. Hard copies available at the office. Any parent feedback - forbal, queries or conthe Principal or Assis-

mal, informal, written, vercerns may be raised with tant Principal.

ASSEMBLY

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Friday November 25th at 3:00pm

This week at OSHC we will be creating colourful sand art pictures, PH—Scarlett J. PJ—Finn Mc. making our own unique 2017 calendar, PN—Rueben O-G. 12B—Eliza I. playing piggy in the middle and 12K—Jet S. 12M—Hudson M. cooking a fizzy orange/lemon cordial. 12P—Halle S. 12R—Angus K. Pupil Free Day Tuesday December13th 34B—Nicholas K. 34C—TBC  Create your own Christmas biscuit house 34P—Hudson K. 56D—Dakota P.  Making Christmas crafts  Santa and the Grinch fruit kebabs 56G—Lincoln E. 56H—Alyssa C.  Elf hunt You’ve Earned It Award—Sharni W. & Senya G.  Walk to Jetty Rd Reserve for a morning play Rubbish Free Award—Noah McD. and lunch Depart: 10am ‘CLIFTON SPRINGS GOT TALENT  Ga- Ga Ball tournament  Afternoon DVD & popcorn. SHOW’ IS HERE AGAIN1 The Full fee for the program is $46.00. With The Clifton Springs Got Talent Showcase Children Care Benefit & Rebate applied fees Final and School Performance will be range between $0.90 and $23.00.

held on Thursday December 8th, performances starting at 6pm finishing approx.7.30pm A picnic will proceed the event beginning at 5pm with sausages and drinks available to purchase. All students are participating in the event as a Year level and would love your support.

Our service currently has vacancies at both

our Before School & After School Programs

for both permanent and casual bookings. Bookings can be made through the school office or directly at the program once an enrolment form for the service has been completed.

The Clifton Springs PS OSHC Team

DATES TO REMEMBER– PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES Friday 25th November

Pink & Blue Day-Gold coin Queenscliff Music Festival for Yr 5 $6.00

Monday 12th December

Year 6 Graduation

Tuesday 29th November

*Science Works for Sports Academy students $25.00 *Year 4 Bike Ed bike ride-$10

Tuesday 13th December

CURRICULUM DAY

Thursday 15th December

Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea 2:45pm

Wednesday 30th November

Environment Meeting 6pm

Saturday 3rd December

BUNNINGS Leopold BBQ

Tuesday 20th December

Monday 5th December

School Council Finance meeting 3pm

21st – 22nd December

Holiday Program available

Tuesday 6th December

2017 Year 7 Transition *Prep Transition Session 3: 9:30-1:00pm *School Council dinner meeting 6.:30pm

Monday 9th January

Holiday Program re-commences

Thursday 8th December

CSPS has Talent Evening Showcase 5-8pm

24th & 25th January

Book collection day at school

LAST DAY OF TERM 2:30pm dismissal

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN LITTLE MALOP ST, GEELONG Students from all year levels have contributed to the decoration of a Christmas tree which is currently displayed in the Little Malop Street entrance to Market Square Shopping Centre. The Year 5 and 6 students cut Japanese Notan inspired designs using black and white paper to create the background design of the tree. Millie Page created the circular design used for the star at the top of the tree. The year 3 and 4 students made elves using chenille stems, beads and plastic straws. Many of these elves bearing gifts are encased in plastic bubbles. Others are to be found climbing and sliding on the edges of the tree. Year 1 and 2 students each drew an elf which has been scanned and printed smaller and can be found somewhere on the surface of the tree. The prep students also drew an elf but they used photos of their own faces as a starting point and these can be seen full size standing around the base.

Please find the time to go and see all of the decorated Christmas trees in Little Malop Street and especially ours in the foyer. I would love to see photos of the students visiting our tree. Jill Petersen (Visual Arts Teacher)

CSPS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL presents……………

Friday November 25th Dress in PINK and / or BLUE for a gold coin donation. To raise funds for Breast and Prostate cancer research. The day will include; A disco at recess for P-3 students and a disco at lunch for 4-6 students. A best dressed parade at Assembly Health awareness activities throughout the day. 

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CONGRATULATIONS WILL H! Will flew to Tasmania last weekend to compete in the Tasmanian Cadet 12 Pro– Karting State Championships. Congratulations Will on placing first and becoming State Champion!

WORKING BEE A huge thankyou to all the willing helpers that came along to our working bee on Sunday. This is a big event for the Environment committee members and myself, where we get to knock over a few items of the never-ending 'To Do List'. The big chore was to dig out the old compacted mulch/soil under the junior play equipment areas and then replace it with new mulch. With the help of our donated Kanga digger and mini excavator, our fantastic operators Matt and Ross, and our hard working parents on shovels and rakes, we managed to dig out the old stuff and replace it with 30, yes 30, cubic metres of new softfall mulch. The new mulch should alleviate the ponding and muddy issues that we had under the play equipment during the winter months. Also, Ben organised our veggie garden crew to remove weeds, dig over garden beds, lift and tidy our daffodil bulbs, clean out the chook shed, and digging up our bountiful crop of potatoes. Other chores included whipper-snipping, trimming of shrubs and watering of plants (the kids voted that the best job on a lovely sunny day). Brent was the official ‘tong-master’ for the midday sausage sizzle and the Spicy Springs Sauce was a hit (Only a few bottles left!!). A personal thanks to those that were able to stay on and do a bit of overtime to finish the job. A big shout out to Garry and the Tutt and Bryant crew for the ongoing generous 'donation' of the Kanga digger and wheelbarrows, Ross for the use of the mini-excavator and to Ash Cook of Southpoint Garden Supplies for the competitively price mulch. It was a very successful working bee and I really appreciate the help to make our school grounds a better place for all to enjoy. Thank you. Cheers, Paul the Gardener.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wed Nov 23rd

Over Counter Sales 12: 50 -2pm Nicole Bignoux, Sarah Savage, Kellie Broomhall

NUT/EGG/SEAFOOD ALLERGY ALERT

Fri Nov 25th

Please be aware we have children with life threatening allergies to PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SEAFOOD and EGGS at this school. Children are asked not to bring any foods containing nuts or sesame seeds to school.

Over Counter Sales 12: 50- -2pm Jaime Richardson, Nicole Luhrs

Lunch Orders 10am—1pm Kellie Broomhall, Mel Brew, Jo Aspland

Please encourage all children to wash their hands

Swearing—school age children

It can be quite a shock when your child starts to swear. How you react to your schoolage child’s swearing now will influence their future swearing behaviour. What to do about swearing: the longer term  You might also explain to your child that some words that are acceptable at home might not be acceptable at school (or other settings such as church or other children’s homes). Different places have different rules. 

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If you find it difficult to stop swearing yourself, try to find alternative words to use or another way to deal with the situation. Adults often swear when they’re frustrated or angry. Instead of swearing, try to say something like, ‘I feel really frustrated or angry’. This way you’re modelling better ways of expressing feelings. If your child has heard you swearing, it can also help to explain why you were swearing. Be aware of what your child watches, listens to and plays with. That means supervising and checking the ratings on TV, movies and other multimedia and music. It’s also a good idea to have the computer and TV in a part of the house where you can easily see them. Praise your child when you notice him dealing more appropriately with anger or frustration. For example, if your child tells you that a playmate was using swear words to tease him, praise your child for walking away from the situation and not using those words himself. Your child will hear words out in public that you’ve said are unacceptable. It’s good to be prepared for this situation. If your child asks you why somebody is using a bad word, you could talk about how people in different families have different rules.

Children who hear swear words often can get used to them. This makes it more likely the children will use these words themselves. Continued next week….. Walk on Wednesday results for November. We had a whole school total of 41% Golden Sneaker winners are: PJ with 62% and 5/6H with 70%.

SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB Scholastic Book Club is due back to school by Friday November 25th. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic Australia, include the correct change with your order or pay and order online at www.scholasticaustralia.com.au

BORROWING FROM THE LIBRARY The end of November flags the end of borrowing library books for 2016. That means you have about two weeks to finish reading the books you have borrowed and return them to the Library.

Start looking for any Library books to be returned around home now.

Sometimes books are not looked after as well as they could be and end up lost. Unfortunately, a lot of library money is spent replacing these books so please make sure all your books are returned.

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