The newsletter of Preston Primary School, January 1, 2006

Wednesday Weekly

The newsletter of Preston Primary School, 23 March, 2016
Website: www.preston-ps.vic.edu.au

Diary Dates and upcoming events ....

March April
NO CHESS THIS WEEK
Thu 24 – Interschool Sport Grand Finals – more Mon 18 – JSC Meeting, 8.30 am Miss Fraser’s Room
Tue 19 – Gr 6 Scienceworks Exc ($20)
information is on page 2 Tue 19 - School Banking
Thu 24 – JSC Crazy Hair Day (gold coin donation for the Thu 21 – Chess : Junior 8.00 am Gr 2 Area, Room 15
Thu 21 – Chess : Intermediate 3.30 pm, Gr2 Area, Room 15
Royal Children’s Hospital) Fri 22 – Chess : Advanced 8.00 am, Gr 2 Area, Room 15
Thu 24 – Last Day of Term 1 – 2.30 pm finish Fri 22 – Uniform Shop open 9.00 am until 9.45am approx.
Fri 25 – Good Friday (first day of term break) Fri 22 – Interschool Sport (Gr 5 & 6 Teams)

April – Term 2 Tue 26 / Wed 27 - Gr 2 CraftPower Incursion ($20,
Mon 11 – Term 2 starts including Little Devils being held on 18 May)
Mon 11 – NO JSC meeting this week
NO CHESS IN WEEK 1

From the Principal….

Here we are already at the end of Term 1 - it has been such a short term it feels like it was only a couple of weeks ago that it
started. Our Prep children have nearly finished their first term at school and what an incredible job they are doing. As always they
have settled in to school life with relative ease, our local pre-school teachers should be very proud of how well they have prepared
the children for school life.

As always it has been a busy term and both the students and staff, and no doubt many parents are looking forward to having a break
to recharge the batteries.

CANBERRA CAMP
Last week I went with our Grade 6 students to Canberra for four days. It was the first time we have taken students to Canberra so
it was a new experience for both students and teachers. The first day was spent travelling to Canberra however we had several
stops along the way to break the long trip. We had lunch at Holbrook and the mandatory stop at Gundagai to see the dog on the
tucker box.

During the following two days we visited a number of attractions at our nation’s capital
including Parliament House, National Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Telstra Tower,
Questacon, High Court, National Capital Exhibition, Electoral Education Centre and
the Australian Institute of Sport. Although the program was jam-packed packed it was very
informative and engaging for the children. Our students were amazing - they represented the
School in a very positive manner and were a great group of children to be with.

I’m sure those parents who have children who attend the camp have heard all about the trip
and I’m certain many now know that Joe Greige is the “Selfie King” - he loves a camera and
especially a photo of himself front and centre!

Thanks to the staff who organised and attended the camp for the four days. It is always a big
ask to expect teachers to be away from their families for four days. Some of our staff members
have young children who missed them greatly.

Thanks to Joe Greige, who did the majority of the organisation and coordination with the
tour company, and to Ursula Vanderzee, Christa Kosmatos, Mavra Kotsabouikis,
Joanna Borlase, Dale Adams, Gayle Dart and Paula Sanford.

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Preston Primary School 240 Tyler Street Preston 3072 Ph : 9470 1167
email address : [email protected]

SCHOOL COUNCIL
On Monday night we had the first meeting of our new School Council. We welcomed our new members: Kate Henderson, Brett
Tingwell and Robyn Brock. Kate and Brett were elected in the Parent category along with Suki Styant-Browne and Kellee Nolan
who were re-elected. Sue Norton and Sharee Dobson were re-elected in the DET category and Robyn Brock is filling the DET
position left vacant due to Zach Blashkiw’s resignation. We also co-opted two members: Silvana Tsipiras and Lani Landeryou.
Lani was co-opted as a representative of the Parent Club.

The first task of the new council was to elect office bearers, congratulations to:

President - Suki Styant-Browne
Vice President - Irene Brown
Treasurer - Mark Smith

During the meeting the 2015 Annual Report and the 2016 Annual Implementation Plan were tabled and endorsed by School Council.
Copies of both documents will be posted on the school website at the beginning of next term.

School Council also made the decision that classroom teachers will no longer take accept any cash over $30. If parents are
required to pay for any excursions, school fees etc. that costs more the $30 it must be made using QKR, credit card or cheque. If
parents want to pay with cash they will need to take the money directly to the Office at the Senior School. The school will not
accept responsibility for any lost cash.

HOLIDAYS
Although it has been a short term some of our children are starting to get very tired as the term draws to an end. The two week
break is a good opportunity for them to relax and recuperate ready for next term.

Thursday is the last day of Term 1 and school will finish at 2.30pm. Parents - please ensure you are not late to pick up your child
as some children become quite upset if their parents are not here to pick them up on time.

I hope all families have a safe and enjoyable holiday and we see you back at school ready for the start of Term 2 on Monday
April 11th at 9.00 am.

Regards,

Janet Paterson,
Principal.

Jack F in Grade 4 is taking part in the Interschool Sport …
#worldsgreatestshave. He will be having his
head shaved tomorrow. Our teams are playing in the grand finals tomorrow as detailed
It is an extraordinary way to help below:
people with blood cancer and they
can't do it alone. If you would like to TeeBall A play TeeBall B (home game)
sponsor Jack follow the link below:
Bat Tennis A girls and B Boys
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/jackfankhauser?langPref=en- play Preston West at Preston West PS
CA&Referrer=http:%2f%2fwww.worldsgreatestshave.com%2flogin
Cricket A1 play Cricket A2 at Ruthven

Rounders (mixed)
play Preston North East at Preston North East PS

Good luck to all of our teams!

Lost…..

iPod after the Grade 6 drop-off from camp last Friday. It looks similar to an iPhone but is a child’s iPod.
If you have found it in the yard, can you please return it to the Senior School Office.

Winter Pinafores and Skirts …..

We are now taking orders for Winter Pinafores – please note the pinafores are not held in stock in the Uniform Shop – they are
only available by orders during the specified order time. The School orders the pinafores in bulk based on the orders received
from parents. Now available to order through the Uniform Shop and on Qkr.
Trading Days for viewing samples: 15th April and 22 April at the Uniform Shop from 9:00am.

Samples are available to view on those days.

Winter Pinafore 4-10 : $46.00
Winter Skirt 12-14 : $47.00
Winter Skirt Ladies sizes 10-14 : $50.00

If you are confident of the size you need, orders can be made via Qkr throughout the holiday period.

Orders can also be made at the Uniform Shop or can be left with correct payment at the Senior School Office.

Please take the opportunity to check the sizes with the Uniform Shop –
Pinafores are not a normal stock item and we cannot offer a refund.

Last day for orders: 22nd April 2016

Grade Prep Report ....

What a fantastic and fun filled first term we have had in Prep!
We can’t believe it is time for the holidays already.
Well done on a great start to the year Preps!

Recently the Preps brought in their favourite soft toy or teddy bear for our Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
In the morning the children iced and decorated Teddy Bear biscuits, yummy!

At lunchtime our Teddy Bears joined us outside in the sunshine for a picnic lunch.
A fun day was had by all!

Grade 6 Report ....

On the 15th March Grade 6 left for a four-day camp to Canberra.
After spending all of Tuesday on the bus we arrived at the Eaglehawk Holiday Park and settled in to

our cabins.
On Wednesday we had tours of Parliament House and The National Gallery of Australia, as well as
Visiting the War Memorial and then going to Telstra Tower after dinner. Thursday was equally as

busy with the students visiting Questacon,The High Court of Australia, The National Capital
Exhibition, The Electoral Education Centre and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Preston Primary’s first visit to Canberra was a very tiring, yet very memorable one that we all
enjoyed immensely.

Before and After School Care Program – Permanent and Casual Bookings / Cancellations –
Telephone / SMS - 0407 351 708

News from the Art Rooms ....

The Grade Preps have been exploring lines this term. The children painted a lined background in
either cool or warm colours. A person was drawn and painted, then bubble cut out and glued onto
their background.

Line, pattern and paint brush skills have been the focus for our Grade 1 students. They have created
some beautiful artworks using the Earth palette colours and black lines as a striking contrast.

In Grade 2 we have explored lines using fine liners and different shades of painted colour. They have
created stunning landscape pictures from desert scenes to mountain ranges. A small picture at the top
was drawn to complement the artwork.

Grade 3 have nearly finished their still life paintings. Complementary colours were chosen by most
students to allow their jug or bottle to stand out. The children explored painting by adding white to
the colours they chose, to create varying values of colour.

The Grade 4 children have nearly finished making their bridge paintings. Masking tape was used to
create a bridge on paper. The children have painted over the tape to show the sky and ground. Stipple
brushes were used to show texture in the pictures. The fun begins where the tape is removed to
unveil their bridge shapes.

Grade 5 students have completed their egg carton puppets/masks. There was a huge variety of faces
from old Grandpas to young children. The drama teacher is now using them in her program where the
children will be filming performances with their puppets on their iPads.

Grade 6 have been exploring printing. They carved out App designs from a rubber square with a
sharp tool. They used block ink to roll onto their design and print onto paper. Colours were played
with to see which ones looked the best.

Debbie and Carol,
Art Teachers.

Grade 3 Report ....

On Wednesday the 16th of March, Grade 3 walked to the Preston Library for a presentation by our local librarians. The
presentation covered Darebin’s past and present, looking at how our area has changed. From the Wurundjeri people, their
culture, lifestyle and guardianship of the land we now share, to contemporary streetscapes, school life and culture.

The students listened to stories about Darebin’s past and the Batman treaty that was signed near Merri Creek. They learned
about canoe trees in our area and viewed images showing the growth of our local area and how it has changed. Students got to
see and talk about photographs of what school was like at Preston Primary in years gone by. They also really enjoyed
participating in a photographic quiz that challenged students to guess who was a Local and who was a Bushranger.

“It was exciting” Aiya and Artemis 1863 Aborigines fishing at
“It was really, really interesting” Joey and Xavier night on the Merri Creek
“I learnt some new things about the past history and the first people” Holly
“I liked all the different things they showed us” Dylan
“At school, boys in the past wore bowties and casual clothes” Luisa

“I liked the olden days photos” Samuel
“I liked how we learned how the Aboriginals first started and

how they moved on” Christian T

Students at Preston Primary School The Old Fire Station Café, High Street Preston

Before and After School Care Program – Permanent and Casual Bookings / Cancellations –
Telephone / SMS - 0407 351 708

Junior School Council (JSC) Report ……

On Thursday 24th March the JSC are having our first fundraiser for 2016.
The theme of the day will be

Crazy Hair Day

You will be able to come to school with the most imaginative and
creative hair design you can think of and bring a gold coin donation.

School uniform must still be worn.

We have decided that all money raised will go towards the Good Friday Appeal.
The Good Friday Appeal brings together people from all parts of the community to raise much
needed funds for equipment, research and education to support the work of The Royal
Children's Hospital.

Icy Poles …
No icy poles this week !

School Banking … 2016 Term Dates:

Banking will recommence on Term 1 – Last Day Thursday 24 March, 2.30 pm finish
Tuesday 19 April. Term 2 - Monday 11 April to Friday 24 June

Term 3 - Monday 11 July to Friday 16 September
Term 4 - Monday 3 October to Tuesday 20 December

Head Lice ….

A reminder to parents to regularly check your child’s hair for head lice. Headlice are
extremely contagious. We suggest that you look for the following symptoms or signs that
would indicate the presence of headlice:

 Generally: child scratching his/her head excessively,
 On pillows: fine black powder or pale coloured material,
 In the hair: signs of lice eggs (“nits” – cream or coffee coloured specks close to hair

roots,
 Lice: small white or ‘greyish’ parasites the approximate size of a pinhead.

If you notice any of the above signs, treatment should be commenced immediately as your child
could be excluded from school if not treated.

Before and After School Care Program – Permanent and Casual Bookings / Cancellations –
Telephone / SMS - 0407 351 708

Grade 6 Transition ……

Northcote High School

Open Morning 2016 - Wednesday April 27 is our very popular Open Morning. Student led tours run from 9 am
to 12 noon with an information session at 10.00 am in the Hall, repeated at 7.00 pm at night. There is no need to
book for this event, families register on arrival. There are demonstration lessons, music performances and coffee
available. Invite your friends, if you have a younger child this is a good occasion to bring them along.
Northcote High School ACE Program testing 2017- register now!
Testing for the 2017 Yr 7 ACE Program will take place on Saturday April 30. Application forms are on our website
or available from the General Office, but these must be returned by CLOSE OF BUSINESS Wednesday
April 20. Further information is on the NHS website. Please note applications for the ACE program

close before Open Morning. Phone: 9488 2300 www.nhs.vic.edu.au
Charles La Trobe College

For information, please contact Charles La Trobe
College on 9223 1400; 235 Kingsbury Drive,
Macleod West

www.charleslatrobecollege.vic.edu.au

Thornbury High School

For information, please contact Thornbury High -
Ph: 9480 4066 [email protected];
238 Collins Street, Thornbury.

www.thornburyhs.vic.edu.au

Information Session and Open Day
for 2017 Enrolments into Year 7 –

Tuesday 19 April in the College Lyceum
Daughters’ Surnames A-K Arrive 6.30 pm - finish 7.30pm
Daughters’ Surnames L-Z Arrive 7.15 pm - finish 8.15 pm

Open Day Wednesday 20 April 9.30am -2.30 pm

Before and After School Care Program – Permanent and Casual Bookings / Cancellations –
Telephone / SMS - 0407 351 708

Before and After School Care Program – Permanent and Casual Bookings / Cancellations –
Telephone / SMS - 0407 351 708