Whole School News
2019 School Payments & Contributions
2019 School Payments and Contributions will be available for processing on Compass from tomorrow afternoon, Friday 16th November.
Full payment and booklist information will be sent out via compass once it has been made live.
It is the school’s preference that all payments are made via the Compass Parent Portal as you will be able to complete all annual school agreements required at the same time. Compass accepts Visa Debit and Credit cards.
Payment plans are also available if you pay via Compass. This is the recommended option if you intend to pay for all essential and voluntary contributions, but perhaps cannot do so right now.
Manual payments can be made at the office by cash, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS. If you choose this option you must still access Compass to complete the annual school agreements.
Manual payments will not be accepted over the phone or by writing credit card details on the bottom of the payment slip.
Second Hand Uniform
There will be a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Friday 16th November 3:15pm to 3:45pm. Cash only, please bring small denominations as limited change will be available.
Working Bee Saturday 17th November
We hope to see as many of you as possible at the Working Bee this Saturday, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm.
We have mulch to spread, sand to fill the sandpit, drains to clear and other jobs to do.
If you have rakes, brooms, shovels, spades, leaf blowers or any other tools, bring them.
There will be a sausage sizzle for the workers and some cold drinks. Kids are welcome.
See you there.
Facilities Sub-Committee
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club order forms are going home tomorrow, Friday 16th November. Orders/payments are due by Thursday 29th November 2018. Payments are to be made directly to Scholastic using the payment options on the brochure. No late orders will be accepted to ensure delivery by the end of the school year. If your orders are for Christmas and you do not want your children to see, please contact the office to arrange a parent pick up.
Christmas Toy & Food Appeal
The SRC team has teamed up with Anglicare Victoria to help vulnerable families or out-of-home care individuals to ensure they receive toys and nutritional meals this Christmas.
Each year level is asked to kindly donate different items, so we have a variety to give.
Anglicare has asked that donations are new and unwrapped.
All items are to be kept in the classroom until collection which will be on Friday 30th November.
Foundation
Dolls, action figures, super heroes or barbies
Year 1
Playdough
Baby toys (0-5 years)
Year 2 (non-perishable)
Jelly (packet)
Jam
Biscuits
Year 3
Lego
Art/craft
Year 4 (non-perishable)
Canned fruit
Beans
Tea/coffee
Year 5
Board games (5-13 years)
Year 6
Sports equipment
Staff
Makeup/perfumes
We thank you in advance and know that every donation counts.
The SRC Team
Music: Count Us In
On Thursday, 1st November, the whole school participated in the MCUI Celebration day. This is recognised as the world’s largest school music initiative and we were very excited to be involved this year. This program advocates for music education by promoting and celebrating its value in the classroom. We sang ‘One Song,’ a song written by and for Australian students, while also watching the livestream from Hobart. Over 660,000 students across the country sang the same song, at the same time, on the same day. It was a wonderful celebration and the feeling of togetherness while singing was overwhelming. We can’t wait to participate again next year!
National Outdoor Classroom Day
On the 1st of November, OPS classes enjoyed lessons outside as a art of National Outdoor Classroom Day.
Here are some reflections from Year 2 students
"Reading outside was relaxing and enjoyable." - Jack
"We were breathing the fresh air and it was very quiet." - Hayley
"I could hear some birds and a dog barking." - Zoe
"It was lovely weather and we could enjoy it." - Harry
"We saved electricity because we had the sun." - Henry
Foundation News
Last Wednesday, to enhance our learning about different animals and their needs, the Foundation students were captivated during a visit to our school by Wild Action – Nature Close ups.
We learnt so much about what makes an animal a reptile, amphibian, bird, fish or mammal; why various species have specific coverings, eat particular foods and live in different habitats, as well as which animals give birth or lay eggs. We were lucky enough to pat and hold the animals - even a salt water crocodile! Well, a baby one.
A reminder, that the Prep Concert will be held tomorrow evening, 15th November, in the school hall from 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing parents, siblings and grandparents in the audience. Please arrive no earlier than 6:15pm to drop your child off to the library and to then take your seat.
Our visit to the Melbourne Zoo is on Wednesday, 21st November. Thank you to the parents who have already offered to assist on the day.
Year 2 News
This term the Year 2 students immersed themselves in robotics and coding when ‘Bricks 4 Kids’ came to our school.
The students made a ‘Swing-o-rama’ out of lego. It was like a Ferris wheel and they were able to program the speed, the time and the sound.
The students enjoyed the hands on experience and seeing their work come to life.
Visual Arts News
Our young watercolour artists from Year 5 are exhibiting in the Zart Art Student Gallery from December 20th and it is with pleasure that we invite you to their Term 1 2019 Gallery Opening.
Galleries such as these are dedicated spaces for young artists to showcase their work to an audience outside their immediate peers. It is an important part of any artists’ development to display their work and then have the feedback and congratulations from immediate influences such as their school, teachers, principal and of course their parents.
Congratulations go out to....
Louie M, Ashton V, Asha D, Siena N, George P, Lachlan H, Max O, Tom M, Oliver S, Felix D, Caelan A, Sophie M, Mitchell B, Daniel H, Zack T, Olivia N, Jacob G, Nic J, Zara Z, Shauna E, Alan S, Emma G, Mia S, Georgia D, Lulu W, Rachel H, Eugenia H, Mair E, Charlie S, Amy M, Isla K, Thomas H, Rosa W, Scarlett W, Jessica N, Alice H, Janet Y, Isaac D, Zoe M.
We hope to see you in the Gallery for this wonderful event celebrating the artistic merits of our future artists!
Date: Thursday 20 December 2018
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Official Opening Time:
4:30pm Address: 4/41 Lexton Road, Box Hill North, VIC 3129
A light afternoon tea will be provided
RSVP: Friday 14 December 2018
Please contact Colleen with the number of people attending
Email: zes@zartart.com.au or Phone: 03 9890 1867
Exhibition duration: Thursday 20 December 2018 - Monday 25 March 2019
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Sassi N, who came first in the Victorian Gymnastic Championships for her age group last weekend. This means she is the Victorian Champion for Level 5 (aged 12) Well done Sassi!!
