Respect - Creativity - Enthusiasm - Resilience Issue 15 St Kilda Park Primary School School Phone BASC Phone Website Email Principal Email 19th September 2014 8598 6444 0423 777 296 www.skipps.vic.edu.au [email protected] [email protected] Assembly Performances Friday 12th September Angelique H 34T, Milla H-M 34T, Loli D-P 12B, Ava T 34C, Dakota R 34C, Charli W-R 34C, Zara I 34C singing - 'I have a Dream' Zsolt N Thomas W Erin W Michael C Isabella WH Lolita DP Isobel M Matilda H Lucy S Charlotte F Arkie M Remy M Abigail L George B Felix R Charlotte H 34L 34C 34 L 34T 34K 12B 56M 12C 56S 56M FE FE 12C 12R 34T 56M 21/09 23/09 23/09 23/09 24/09 25/09 25/09 29/09 30/09 01/10 03/10 03/10 03/10 03/10 08/10 08/10 Notes Home 09/09 12/09 12/09 12/09 12/09 12/09 Soccer Wise Holiday Program Vic Cric Flyer The Astor — Planes, Fire & Rescue Gasworks Arts — Holiday Program Kelly Sports — Super Soccer Kaleidoscope — Theatre Works Important Dates 19th September 6th October 30th October 25th November 2nd December 9th December 17th December 19th December 2nd February 2015 Footy Colours Day Last Day of Term 3 Early Finish 2:30pm—No Sushi Start Term 4 Celebration of the Arts 5:00pm-8:00pm 2015 Foundation Orientation Day 1 9:00am-12:30pm 2015 Foundation Orientation Day 2 9:00am-12:30pm 2015 Foundation Orientation Day 3 9:00am-12:30pm Year 6 Graduation Last Day of Term 4—1.30pm Early Finish 1:30pm—No Sushi Start Term 1 – All Students The Orchestra played "Clown Dance" Conductor: Helen Barclay Violin: Pacome B, FK, Somerset M, FT, Amelie M 1/2C, Abbie L 1/2C, Matilda P 1/2C, Amelie P 3/4K, Thomas W 3/4C, Tait R, Laura W 3/4L, Jade R 5/6S, Oliver TB 5/6S, Cello: Declan F 5/6M, Felix R 3/4T,Fiona F & Rosy H, parents Guitar: Gio F 1/2L, Oscar K 1/2L, Andy B 5/6M. Percussion: Alice H 3/4K, Luke M 3/4K, Finn OL 3/4K, Gene H 1/2R, Tristan C 3/4K, Steve M (percussion teacher), Suzanne M (parent). Trumpet: Ethan M 3/4C Flute: Sofia H 5/6S Tuba: David H ( parent) Piano/Keyboard: Max C 5/6J, Erin W 3/4L. Xylophone: Tycho R 1/2C, Julia B 1/2L. Absent: Piano/keyboard: Lauren S 1/2B, Jake S 5/6M, Nicholas K 5/6M, Nikolas T 1/2L. Viola: Marshall H (parent) Friday 19th December Drum Ensemble and Voice Ensemble performed Olivia Q 12L – Playing ‘Drifting Clouds’ and ‘From the Top’ on piano. Sophia H 56S – Playing ‘Batman’ on the piano Ester E 56J – Playing ‘Olympic Games’ and ‘Old Suzanna’ on the piano. Selected Year 5/6 Students from the Maths Games Day. Year 34L Lily Gruber and Pippa Barnes. Cyan M 3/4T Escher M 3/4L Nik T 1/2L Hope E 5/6S Aria B 12L Isobel M 5/6M Oliver M 1/2C Tilka Year Six Report Friday 19th September So far the children have had a great last week of term and are very excited for the holidays. Footy Colours Day was a big success, and so was Market Day. Mike Ymer came in to talk to the teachers and students about some helpful strategies in Maths. Lately, the Foundation students have been writing stories to match subtraction problems. In Inquiry they’ve been completing their Animal Projects. The Year 1/2s have been making Konnectives and have had a wonderful ICT topic called “Marvellous Me”. The Year 3/4s have been finishing of their procedural texts and have been practising for their Soccer Gala Day coming up. The Year 5/6s have been organising Market Day and have been making the last week fun and challenging. Dear SKiPPS Community, My heart is breaking with the information I’m sharing with you all. Our much loved mother of Kathryn and wife of Doug, Lucy Buckser passed away on Wednesday afternoon. The Buckser family are such lovely people who we all adore. Many of us have been on this long and heart wrenching journey with Lucy, Doug and Kathryn and are at a loss to understand why we are left without one of our mums. On behalf of the SKiPPS community we extend our deepest sympathies to Doug and Kathryn. Jen PRINCIPAL’S REPORT SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN On Wednesday 17th September we participated in our school’s Review Day. The facilitator for the day was Accredited Reviewer; Jan Green who ensured there was adequate time for reflection over the past four years and then assisted us to move into a new Strategic Plan for the next four years. I would sincerely like to thank the following attendees:  Year Six Students – Declan F, Ella C, Bridget S, Ned T, Lena C, Isabelle M, Charlotte H and Charlotte F.  Chantel Jose, Maths Curriculum Coordinator and Year 1/2 Team Leader  Lil Wymant, English Curriculum Coordinator  Matt Cook, Year 5/6 Teacher and Team Leader  Kat Greenham, Foundation Teacher  Anne Grigg, Assistant Principal  Andrew Schneider, Assistant Principal  Beaver Tayles, School Council President  Mette Aitken-Petersen, School Council Vice-President  Brian Mills, Principal of Clayton North Primary School Cheryl Chapple, Senior Adviser, Regional Performance and Planning, South Eastern Victoria Region. After a full day of rigorous discussion around outcomes over the past four years, we have come up with the following goals we would like to focus on in the next Strategic Plan. In essence we are framing our goals around extending high achievement in student outcomes through building student and teacher capacity and continuing with one of our main values in ‘Resilience’ in all aspects of life. Student Learning Goal- Improving student learning outcomes in Mathematics - Number and Writing from Foundation to Year 6. Key improvement Strategies - Building teacher and student capacity to effectively use assessment to inform differentiated instruction - Build teacher knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of curriculum continuums - Building teacher capacity to improve instructional practice through the implementation of the school’s pedagogical framework. Engagement Goal- Increase student ownership of personalised learning and development of personal goals. Key improvement Strategies Build teachers’ capacity to develop and implement personalised learning programs. Build teacher capacity to provide challenge to extend students at all levels. Build intrinsic motivation in students to take ownership of their own learning outcomes. Wellbeing Goal- Build the resilience of students. Key Improvement Strategies Continue to critically evaluate programs within the wellbeing framework. Investigate and implement a program/strategy to reduce absenteeism and lateness. Productivity Goal- To enable distributive leadership through capacity building that supports the strategic improvement agenda. Key Improvement Strategies Implement student and data management system. Implement peer coaching to build reflective practice across the school. To strengthen partnerships to support the strategic improvement agenda. WALK/WHEEL-A-THON Walk-a-thon/Wheel-a-thon is our annual major fundraiser and so far we have raised $11,436.55. A huge thank you to Woolworths for providing the oranges and SKiPPA for cutting them up and serving them on the day. Also a huge thank you to Susan for coordinating the event with the help of our Year Five/Sixes and Teachers. We were extremely proud of Ella B and her achievement at the Walk-a-thon. Ella walked two laps of the oval without a walking frame or with the support of someone. This was an amazing accomplishment as her goal was to walk one lap unassisted and after achieving that in 40 minutes she said she was up for another lap and did it in just under 20 minutes. I am so impressed by her determination and resilience. Our integration Aides in Fiona, Amanda, Indira and Jess support and encourage Ella to achieve great things. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TRIVIA EVENING – Our Fundraising team which includes SKiPPA, Kirstin, Mandee, Cathy and Catherine and our teachers, Kat, Chantel, Susan and Matt have achieved a fun parent and staff evening that has also raised considerable funds for our school. We also had some of our wonderful parents in Sally who made the Dips and Shannon who donated slices (as did Kirstin). Catherine, Ruth and Karen chased up Donations. Fantastic evening that raised over $12,000 for our school. MATHS EVENING – Thank you Chantel, with the help of our teachers for putting together such a fun and interactive Maths Evening for many of our families. Parents interacted with their children to do activities that are easily transferable to home. SKIPPS ORCHESTRA Last Friday morning we had our first ‘Orchestra Performance’ at Assembly with interested students and parents at SKiPPS. It was very good and great to see some parents performing with their children. Once again thanks to Rosie, Helen and Marjorie for their efforts. SISTER SCHOOL ITALY Here’s an update about where we are at with our Sister School Planning is at. We are very excited to have Tilka make her way over there next term. Whilst we are very sad to see her leave us until the end 2015, we are very excited to have such a wonderful resource in Italy at our fingertips. Tilka will go a long way to strengthen our partnership with Sacro Cuore Primary School in Novara, Italy and will help us set up for our student Study Tour visit in April/May 2015. We are taking over a group of 10 selected Year Six students in the company of Anne Grigg, Jen McCrabb and Joe Masci to visit Rome, Venice, Orvieto and Novara, as well as attending the World Expo in Milan to present their project work. These Year Six students have demonstrated confidence and personal independence, shown an aptitude to learn Italian and a wiliness to represent our school both here and in Italy. The planning, implementation and payment schedule is all going along smoothly, thanks to the efforts of Anne. LONG SERVICE LEAVE – 1 WEEK Next term we welcome back Rosie and Jenny K from their well-deserved overseas holidays. In Lil and Rosie’s absence we have had Ashlee teach our Year 1/2 students with such aplomb. Ashlee has transitioned into our school so well and we can’t thank her enough for her dedication and passion she has towards the students in her care. We’ll see Ashlee very soon next term, this time covering Katie’s class for the first week. On Monday 6th October I am taking Long Service Leave for a week to spend time at St Francis Xavier Catholic School in Daly River, Northern Territory. In essence the school consists of an enrolment of 79 students from Preschool to Year 12, although attendance is usually around 50%. The school is very much a community hub. The Principal plays a very important role in the community and attends Daly River Council meetings and town forums on a regular basis. The school runs a ‘Breakfast Morning Program’ that provides breakfast and healthy practices such as brushing teeth, daily washing and exercising. During my visit I will be liaising with Julie Leonard – Curriculum Coordinator who will be showing me the school’s Instructional Practice, especially with Accelerated Literacy – as their English Additional Language – Dialect is a major focus to improve student outcomes. Julie is also very excited about the visit from an Apple Consultant who is delivering 20 iPads to investigate ways to engage teachers and students in IT across the school during my stay. Many students that reach Year 8 transfer to schools across Australia to complete their education. I’m very much looking forward to this venture to gain a better understanding of Indigenous youth in education and the opportunities targeted programs and initiatives can have on student outcomes. In my absence Anne and Andrew will be Acting Principal. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday and come back with a spring in your step for a fantastic Fourth Term. We have so much happening… not long until Celebration of the Arts! May we embrace every day spent with our loved ones. Jen McCrabb, Principal ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Serena, Our Italian Assistant In 2013 we applied to CO.AS.IT to have a Language Assistant to work with Joe to create a vibrant Italian atmosphere in our classrooms. This was a joint application between us and Brighton Primary School, who also teach Italian. We were successful in this and we have been very lucky to have Serena work at SKiPPS since May this year. Serena works there for three days each week and two days with us. What a wonderful opportunity it is for our Italian speakers to practise their language skills; and for those of us on the learning journey it has been a wonderful opportunity to hear Italian conversation. Another view into Italian culture is also appreciated. Serena helps in each class by providing extra conversation with the children. She helps Joe with preparation for his classes- research, resource making. Her ideas around Italian recipes have been REALLY helpful! Serena and Joe working with Ava and Nitsa in Italian class this week. Have a wonderful Term 3 holiday! Anne Grigg, Curriculum Hats for Term Four!                            ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Walk to School in October When we return to school in term four, Vic Health is encouraging all students to walk to school for the month of October. It is pleasing to see how many students already walk, ride or scoot to school. For those students who live too far away to walk the whole way, consider dropping off your child five minutes away to meet up with a friend so they can walk the rest. Walking to and from school can help children get the daily physical activity they need – and there are plenty of other benefits too. Walking to school can help to reduce traffic congestion, parking difficulties and the associated environmental impacts. Less than one in five Victorian kids walk to school regularly, at a time when childhood obesity is rising to epidemic levels. October is a great time to start walking, because Victoria's fabulous spring sunshine makes it a pleasure to get out of the house, and the car! What’s on these school holidays In keeping with tradition (whole three terms of it) below are some family friendly holiday ideas for you to get involved in around Melbourne. Immigration Museum The Art of Travel- Follow a trail through Journeys of a Lifetime gallery and participate in activities along the way! Explore different journeys people have taken to get to Victoria. Find objects or send a postcard. Available every day in the school holidays. Crossing the Line Portrait Studio- Make a Neptune's crown, dress up as King Neptune and celebrate like sailors do as they cross the equator. Take a photo of yourself in front of the backdrop. Available every day in the school holidays. Owl Prowl Family Tour- Follow Immi the Owl on a special family tour through the museum to find out about the journeys people have taken to come to Australia. What did they bring with them? How did they have fun on the way? Available Tuesday 23 and 30 September at 10.30am. Melbourne Museum Museum Victoria’s popular touring exhibition, The Art of Science, is coming home to Melbourne Museum. Become a natural science illustrator with a range of activities these holidays. Combine your love of science with artistic flair. Scienceworks Pop Whoosh Bang- These school holidays, ScienceWorks celebrates its new planetarium show, Starlight. Whether it’s exploring explosions in our free live show, viewing supernovae in the planetarium or making your own rocket to take home, the programs are designed to blast off and blow your mind. National Sports Museum MCG Open Day- On Sunday September 28, the day after the 2014 AFL Grand Final, the MCG will be open for everyone to enjoy. MCG Open Day is a free event allowing families to gain rare access to the hallowed turf for kick-to-kick and visit the National Sports Museum at a discounted rate. A day in the life of a footballer- Kids will be able to imagine what it’s like to be a professional footballer when they take part in our new AFL Victoria program (September 24, 25, October 1, 3 11.00am-3.00pm) Challenge a Champ in Game On- Kids can test their goal-kicking skills against AFL players, run out the batsman on a virtual cricket pitch, put their hand-eye coordination to the test and kick, throw, shoot, ride, race and run to their heart's content in Game On! SKiPPS Footy Day I couldn’t finish this week’s newsletter article without mentioning the SKiPPS footy day (or more to the point, North Melbourne Day!). It was great for the school to celebrate North’s pending premiership glory. Go Kangas! Assistant Principal, Andrew Schneider FOOTY COLOURS DAY Thank you to SKIPPA, Beaver, Kane and Jules for your help in organising such a delicious brekkie! Well done also to the Sports Leadership Group and Matt for the fun footy activities. CONGRATULATIONS you have completed the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Julia B (Year 2) Pippa B (Year 3) Tristan C (Year 3) Wynter D (Year 4) Hilary D (Year 2) Ruby D (Foundation) Ella D (Year 3) Alexander F (Year 2) Angelique H (Year 3) Sophie H (Year 1) Mikayla H (Year 3) Sofia H (Year 5) Sunday L (Year 4) William L(Year 3) Tilda L(Year 5) Lola P (Year 2) Alex Q (Year 3) Livy Q (Year 2) Alexander R (Foundation) Mia R (Year 4) Mirai S-P(Year 2) Asrin S-P (Year 3) Leif W (Year 1) Alessia S(Year 4) Saskia C (Year 1) Poppy D (Foundation) Sophie T (Year 2) Angelina B (Year 2) Alex B (Year 4) Amy C (Year 4) Saskia C (Year 1) James B (Year 1) Art L (Year 2) Dante H (Year 2) Magnus B (Foundation) Wolf B (Year 3) Polly B (Year 5) Thomas B (Year 5) Kathryn B (Year 3) Struan D (Foundation) Nicholas K (Year 5) Millie A-E (Year 1) Rahul K (Year 4) Madelaine M (Year 4) Stella R-S (Year 3) Tycho R (Year 2) Ned T (Year 6) Tait R (Year 3) Emka R (Year 1) Mia R (Year 4) Chloe B (Year 5) Paige C (Year 6) Siena C (Year 2) Lee D (Foundation) Matilda H (Year 1) Rahul K (Year 4) Abigail L (Year 1) Kam McC (Year 4) Matilda P (Year 1) Tait R (Year 3) Leonidas K-B (Year 2) Oscar K (Year 1) Eva McC (Year 1) Sofia M-McM (Year 1) Finn O'C-L (Year 2) SKiPPS Orchestra Would your child like to start playing Basketball next term? We are looking for Year 4 and Year 5 boys and girls to start 2 new basketball teams that would commence training next term, with a view to joining the Playball competition next year. No experience needed, as next term would focus on skill development. We would also need some parents who would be happy to take on a training and team manager roles. Please contact Karyn Myers on 0448866601 if you are interested. THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT FOR A BIT OF FUN OVER THE HOLIDAYS “There’s 50’s & 60’s rock ‘n’ roll playing on the jukebox, neon signage and booths along the wall ... And it’s popular with families. The Kids Menu is beaut with plenty of options: burgers, dogs, fish & chips, mac ‘n’ cheese—all with chips and slaw and a cone of Jock’s ice cream for $10.” AGE EPICURE GREAT FOR PARTIES OF ALL SIZES AND AGES. FOR BOOKINGS, PHONE 9686 1122 315 Coventry Street, South Melbourne (right across the road from the Market) OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY Sunday 26 October 2014 1pm - 4pm Full BBQ lunch provided including 3 salads, Greek Style spiced lamb and Chicken, Hamburgers, Sausages and Vegi Burgers plus fruit and cheesecake from LIVIT 2 US Dear Friends, MOBILE CATERING Gaby and I are organising a fundraising Ticket prices: BBQ on October 26th. All the details are Adults $25.00 below. We hope you can attend. Kids over 5 years old $10 (free for under 5) Thanks for your support. Cash only at door please With love Jane and Gaby Venue: Port Phillip EcoCentre St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Fundraising BBQ for Yahya 55A Blessington St, St Kilda, Melbourne Yahya is a three year old boy, born into a All extra donations can be made to: poor family in Morocco. His facial deformity Lions Club Child Facial Appeal reduces his quality of life and long term will Direct Deposit severely challenge his ability to eat, speak, Westpac Bank Lions Club Child Facial Apgo to school, read and write. Yahya is in peal Melbourne for 12 months to have reBSB 033 115 ACC 236962 constructive facial/cranial surgery at the Credit Card Royal Melbourne Hospital. Monies raised MasterCard or VISA from this fundraising BBQ will covFatima Baraka - 0414 242 625 er essential medication and living expens- [email protected] es. SKiPPA NEWS THANK YOU IT’S BEEN A BUSY TERM! SKiPPA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every person who has helped us with all the event’s that have happened this term. We could not host, manage stalls, wrap gifts, cater & source donations without the wonderful continued assistance of our school and surrounding communities. We look forward to heading in to the last term of 2014 and the excitement of COTA (Celebration Of The Arts). Have a safe, relaxing break. SKiPPA: Deb (Georgina) Mandee (Molly, Riley), Cathy (Eloisa, Sofia), Kirstin( Ella,Charlie, Poppy & Ruby) Catherine (Maceo) email: [email protected] MYM Summer School 2015 School Do something you love this summer! Join more than 600 young musicians this January at the 2015 Melbourne Youth Music Summer School. Musicians at any level between ages 6-30 can take part in our Orchestral, String, Band, Jazz, Conducting and Administration programs. No audition is required and applications close on 26 September so apply now at mym.org.au Get ready for a week of rehearsals, workshops, concerts and fun! KICKSTART SOCCER Kickstart Soccer invites you to join our Summer Soccer Programs during the off-season. Programs run on Wednesday & Sundays for term 4, 8th October - 21st December 2014 and School Holiday Programs -- registration now open on the website. The age range for programs have been extended to 4 yrs - 13 yrs for girls and boys. The group will continue to be divided into age and skills levels. Since the beginning of 2014, Kickstart has focused on drills that develop basic skills and confidence for the kids. In our final term we will run the sessions as warm up with skills and more time focusing on matches. This gives the kids a greater chance to use the skills they have learnt. For more details visit www.kickstart-soccer.com.au Wednesday After-school Program at Fawkner Park http://www.kickstart-soccer.com.au/programs/wednesday/ Sunday Program at Orrong Park http://www.kickstart-soccer.com.au/programs/sunday/ School Holiday Camps - 25th and 26th Sept - 2nd and 3rd Oct 2014 http://www.kickstart-soccer.com.au/programs/soccer-holiday-camps/