Things To
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SAVE THE DATES

THURSDAY 4th MAY - PARENT WORKSHOP @ 7:00 PM

Writing Well Matters: How to support your child’s written language skills

If you are a parent or carer would like to learn more about the writing process and how to support your child’s written language skills, this webinar is for you!

CLASSROOM/READING HELPERS PROGRAM

We are so grateful to have seen parent volunteers onsite throughout the last term. Our second-hand uniform sales continue each Friday as well as the much-loved treats of Snack Shack on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Parent/carer volunteers have been incredible in supporting the school and students by organising our Welcome Picnic, assisting at the House Swimming Carnival and most recently cooking up sliders for our special food day. We hope to continue to see more volunteers as we have House Cross Country and more special food days for our students coming up.

Now we reach out to our wonderful volunteers to support our classroom programs.

Depending on the level, volunteers assist by participating in a range of activities.

These might include:

reading to children
listening to children read
leading a discussion or book chat
facilitating a literacy game
maths revision and practice
computer tasks

The range of activities is endless! Teachers will explain what they would like you to do and after a few visits, you will understand most routines.

If you have time to help out in our classrooms or around the school in any way this year we would love to hear from you.

You can get involved in the following ways

Productive Garden
Working Bees
Ripper Families - Fundraising & Social Events
Classroom Representatives
Sporting Events
Excursions
Intensive Swimming Program

The partnership between school and home can never be underestimated and we encourage parents/carers, grandparents or other family members to become active members of the RPS community in any way they can.

We do have guidelines and expectations developed for Classroom Helpers which are important to be aware of. These will be discussed at all training sessions held with Mrs Rose next term.

STEP 1: All volunteers must have a WWC - Working with Children’s Check.

Your WWC must be kept at the office.

https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children

STEP 2: Register for training in the Classroom Helpers program F-2.

NB: Registration is only required for one session.

Term 2 Dates:

Monday 15th May @ 9:30 am
Friday 19th May @ 2:00 pm
Monday 22nd May@ 2:00pm
Thursday 25th May@ 9:30 am

Please register in the following google form:

https://forms.gle/HYexbc3CMowisyMt7

SNACK SHACK: BACK IN BUSINESS

Snack Shack is back for term 2!

Running at recess on Wednesday and Fridays with weekly specials that will be announced in assembly.

MILAN PIANO LESSONS TERM 2

Our Piano teacher Milan will be at the schools on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & half day Thursdays for piano lessons in term 2.

The last day to enquire about lessons will be this Friday, 5th of May. If you are interested please email Milan at: milanvoices@hotmail.com

TERM 2 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We have the following programs on offer at RPS for term 2:

DAY	ACTIVITY
MON	Kelly Sports (Sport) Fizz Kids (Science)
TUES
WED	Immerse Drama
THURS	Soccer X UJEB

Please see more information about each program in the 'Community Classifieds' section. If you have any further questions please contact the office.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE GOOD WORD ABOUT RIPPONLEA

As one of the smallest schools in the local area, surrounded by many private schools, families in the wider community are often unaware of what we offer.

The most common way new families seek information is through personal recommendations and 'word of mouth' across the community.

We are seeking members of our school community willing to write an updated school review online (google) or have their statement of experience featured on the school's website.

We have commenced our school tours and welcome queries regarding our enrolment processes. If any member of our community is willing to write a review, please contact the office and speak to Jac.

Please also note our Term 2 tour dates are available now (flyer below). Bookings can be made through our website here.

CURRICULUM DAYS 2023

Each year, schools receive four student-free days. These days are used for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting.

The first day of Term 1 each year is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students.

School councils have the flexibility to schedule the remaining three student-free days each year to meet local needs. Last week we sought an amendment to one date approved last year.

We are very mindful of our working parents/carers and like to secure curriculum days that align with as many public holidays available. We then hope families are able to plan for some leave and extend their long weekends.