Newsletter No 13 May 9 2013 - Sunbury Primary School

Sunbury Primary NewsSunbury Primary School May 9 th 2013 Edition 13The Heights Sunbury 3429Phone: 9744 9744Email: sunbury.ps@edumail.vic.gov.auFax: 9744 9799 Web Site: www.sunburyps.vic.edu.auVision: For all students to become:Successful learnersConfident, creative and curious individualsActive and informed citizensRegister to get your electronic copy of the newsletter via the Home page at - www.sunburyps.vic.edu.auWe would appreciate greatly if all new families could register for our newsletter Online. Thank you.Dates to Remember:Thursday, 9 th May and Friday, 10 th MayTuesday, 14 th May – Thursday, 16 th MayWednesday, 15 th MayWednesday, 22 nd MayFriday, 24 th MayWednesday, 29 th MayThursday, 27 th JuneParents Association Mothers’ Day StallYears 3 and 5 NAPLANSchool Council Meeting 6.45pm2014 Prep Information & Tour 9.15am – 10.30amWalk to School Day2014 Prep Information session 7.00pm – 8.00pmReporting Day. No classes.Performance of “The Doll Maker”The Australian Contemporary Dance Cooperative visited the school on Monday andTuesday of this week. Ron Bekker worked with our Year 6 students to presentperformances of “The Doll Maker” to the rest of the school. It is amazing what Ronand the students put together in under two hours. All students were also treated toa dance workshop that they thoroughly enjoyed.

School NewsletterTo get the most out of the school newsletter please become a subscriber. You can subscribe to the newsletter at the schoolwebsite: www.sunburyps.vic.edu.auWalk to School Day Friday, 24 th MayWalk to School Day will be held this year on Friday, 24 th May. Children are encouraged to walk to school onthis day where possible.Staff, parents and students are invited to meet at Galaxy Park at 8.20am to walk to school on the day.Further information will be sent home next week.Maintenance FundingIt has been announced that the school will receive $497,000 maintenance funding. Whilst we are privileged to be the custodians ofthe heritage buildings on the school site, maintaining the teaching and learning spaces can become an issue over time. We arethrilled that the government has seen fit to provide this funding to the school and we will seek to maximise the benefit to our schoolcommunity.Travelling to and from schoolStudents are reminded that they should travel directly between school and home both on the way to and from school each day.Delays in arriving home can cause some anxious moments for parents.Students are reminded of personal safety strategies including walking home in pairs, not talking to strangers and telling a trustedadult if they are approached or feel unsafe.Older students are asked to care for younger siblings if required.Furthermore, students are representing themselves and the school when travelling to and from school and are expected to behaveappropriately.Staff Car ParkI have noticed some parents and children using the staff car park to walk in and out of school. The staff car park is for staffmembers only. I remind parents and children that using the footpath adjacent to the car park is the safest way to enter and exit theschool. Your cooperation will avoid any accidents and protect all members of our school community.Extent OSCH Sunbury Primary SchoolOur Weekly Recap:Hi, what another fun week last week! We played lots of games in the Hall and out on the playground; made and ate yummynachos; decorated pretty paper lanterns; made “Chatterboxes” (any parents remember them from school?!?); had our firstawesome Taekwondo lesson from Courtney and finished the week learning about footy from Brad and “Tommy Tackler”!☺ -BrionyOur Extend Superstar:Grace S for helping me tidy and reorganise the store room over the holidays and for being an all-round terrific kid!Next Week’s Activities:Monday 13 May-Tuesday 14 May-Wednesday 15 May-Thursday 16 May-Friday 17 May-Paper Plane CompetitionDesign and Create your own FlagCooking: Chocolate CracklesAASC Program: Taekwondo with CourtneyAASC Program: AFL with Brad*Book Online and win a Prize!Our Online Bookings promotion has started! Book online in the month of May and win. Details are displayed at the OSCH/Art room or on ourwebsite. Win yourself a $100 gold class voucher!ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.auCALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

The Doll MakerOn Monday the 6 th and Tuesday the 7 th of May the Year 6 class had theopportunity to work with Ron and Lucyna who taught us about showbusiness. They helped as put together a silent play using body language. Mostpeople had a part in the show. We learnt about miming, choreography,valuable life lessons and much more.The second day we were involved in a workshop. It was about differentaspects of performing arts such as Lady Gaga dance moves and Elvis Presley’shalf smile.The Year 6 class found it very enjoyable, interesting and educational.By Lauren and Hannah ☺Year 6 students performing for the junior school

Pupil of the Week00M Matilda For being an encouraging and helpful class member.00B Tayla For working hard to improve her knowledge of the alphabet.1T Riley For working hard to improve his reading skills.1B Sienna For always giving her best effort and not giving up.1K Grace For impressive reading progress.2C Michael For his great effort towards learning tasks.2W Katelyn For her confident impromptu performance with the DanceCompany.2K Jade For completing learning tasks accurately and neatly.3G Jordan For improvement with his handwriting.3M Brody For his consistent efforts in all areas of the curriculum. Well done!34CT Jason For great participation during the Australian Contemporary DanceCompany workshop.4K Chris For a committed effort in learning multiplication facts andachieving his personal goal.4W Holly For enthusiastic participation at the Australian ContemporaryDance performance.5S Jack For displaying skill using Powerpoint to complete home learningthis week.5R Lachlan For always trying his very best in everything we do.6BK Cooper For awesome acting and dance moves during the performance of“The Doll Maker”.6P Dion For an accurate and consistent approach to his role as part of theAustralian Contemporary Dance Company performance.Art Year 2K For being so kind to Miss Baensch. Thank you for working hardand packing up so fast!Music Kingsley For demonstrating persistence to successfully apply musictechniques when playing the Blues!AssemblyPerformanceYear 4sPerforming “One way or the other”.Uniform ShopThe uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm. Order forms are available from the office.Primary School Wear Online Uniform Shop www.psw.com.auCanteenFriday, 10 th May Lauren Pisanelli, Chris Morgan, Maria Marinelli, Lisa Kosinski. HELPER NEEDEDMonday, 13 th May Lorraine Mitchell, Lisa Kosinski.Wednesday, 15 th May Karen Butler, Lisa Kosinski.Thursday, 16 th May Lisa Kosinski.PLEASE NOTE: STRAWBERRY BIG M IS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Woolworths Earn & Learn pointsFrom Monday, April 8 th to Sunday, June 9 th , we are collecting WoolworthsEarn & Learn points.You will get one sticker for every $10 spent.Place the stickers on the points sheet and return the sheet to school.At the end of the promotion we will be able to get some great new equipmentfor our school.Our Points Tally: 1800 Points.

PREP INFORMATION SESSIONS ANDSCHOOL TOUR DATES FOR 2014ENROLMENTSInformation Session & TourDate: Wednesday, 22 nd May, 2013.Time: 9.15am – 10.30am.Information Session onlyDate: Wednesday, 29 th May 2013.Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm.Prep TourDate: Tuesday, 4 th June 2013.Time: 9.15am – 10.00am.SUNBURY SCHOOLS ADVERTISE THE PREP INFORMATION AND TOURDATES IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS DURING MAY 2013.