Student Voice & Student Agency

On Wednesday, members of the leadership team met with a focus group of students from Year 3 to Year 6 to talk about high expectations in mathematics teaching and where students felt that they had opportunities to have a voice in what they are taught, and where they might influence the curriculum. We talked to Colin, Hibo, Max F, Nicholas, Max, Julia, Luca, Ella, Mia, Kane and Ava.

Thank you for your honest feedback. You amazed the leadership team with your thinking and your capacity tell us what you value , and what you dont. We couldn't be more proud of you. Thank you.

We asked the students the following questions:

How challenging is learning mathematics for you in your grade?
How do you know that you are learning?
Who gives you feedback about your work, and when?
What would you want to improve about the teaching of maths in your grade that would make it better for your learning?
When explaining your reasoning would you rather write or speak?
How are goals set for your learning?
What sort of choices do you have in the work that you do in your class?
What would make your learning at school more interesting or effective for you?
Are your ideas and opinions valued in the classroom? What makes you feel that way?

Their feedback will influence our planning for 2024 and beyond.

The final question was. Out of 10 how much do you enjoy math? 1 being not at all - 10 being love it! Here are their individual responses. 8.5, 9, 10, 10, 7.5, 9, 6, 6, 7.5, 8, 9.5.

Thank you's

Organising the fair has required hard work and dedication from so many individuals across the school, it is impossible to individually acknowledge everyone. Sorting toys, books, plants, cakes, bbq, auctions, raffle organisation, brica brac, etc etc.

The PFA led by Andrea, and now Cat and Elena, along with the “can do” energy and dedication of Sue, Mollie and the admin team are really bringing the event home. We couldn’t have asked for a better team. Thank you!

For answers to Fair related questions contact:-Cat (6K, 5SB) on – 0421 176 673 and or Elena (1G) on – 0402 827 078.

Mr Bull and families including children came to school last Saturday and accomplished many tasks including, cleaning the school grounds including the drinking taps, clearing the long jump pit, cleaning the paths and walkway, leveling the sandpits and other general maintainance. Thank you!

Thanks to the staff and parents who went to Year Four camp. We cannot run these fabulous experiences without you. I'm looking forward to publishing the reflections from camp next week. In the meantime here are some pictures.

IPS Fair Silent Auction – Over 100 items!

Bidding is now open: https://www.32auctions.com/IPSFair2023

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the IPS community, we have some amazing items up for grabs in our silent auction. From holiday home stays, restaurant vouchers, signed sporting merchandise to movie tickets, gym memberships, and family activities – there is something for everyone!

The auction is open to all in the IPS community and beyond. Please share the auction link with your friends and family. Bids close 4pm on Saturday 25th November 2023. We also have many items up for grabs with a “buy now” option so if you don’t want to miss out, click ‘Buy Now’.

The auction will be 100% online (including payments) with the exception of Class Art. Sign up for SMS alerts to make sure you are the highest bidder until the auction closes!

Look out for the amazing art pieces each class has created for the auction. Bidding on Class Art will start online and move to in-person bidding, via auction sheets, on the day of the Fair.

Thanks for your support and good luck bidding!

Fair Money

Ivanhoe Primary School Fair 2023

Fair Vouchers are now available for purchase - Purchase in advance and save!

Pre-ordered voucher sales close on Tuesday 21st November so get in quick.

For more information and to purchase Vouchers, go to:

https://myschoolevent.com.au/event/ivanhoe-primary-school-fair-2023/

then click on events.

A message from our students

Fair Set Up and Pack Up

We have only had seven people sign up to help with set up and pack up!! 7! That's not many.... We definitely need more for pack up! Please follow the link and sign up to help!

There are spots available on the 24th, as well as the 25th November.

We can't do this without you! Any available time you have would be great! This is a fantastic way to help out if you aren't able to come to the actual Fair.

https://signup.com/go/OWtJNGL Please help.

Transition

At Ivanhoe Primary School we do all we can to facilitate a calm and happy transition for primary school students. The transition from one school year to the next can be a significant milestone for primary-age children. Ensuring this shift is smooth and positive is crucial for their emotional well-being and academic success.

Throughout Term 4, we implement a buddy system where older students or 'transition buddies' can guide younger students. This mentorship not only eases the transition but also builds a sense of community within the school. At these meetings, students share success stories and are able to ask questions about the coming year. Hearing about positive experiences can inspire confidence and reassure the younger students.

In the last few weeks of this term, the students will be able to meet their new teacher, classmates and classroom. Familiarising them with the physical space can help alleviate anxiety and make them feel more at home in their new environment.

By keeping parents and carers in the loop about this transition process, we hope that you too can help support your children during this next phase in their primary education.

Penelope Blanas

(Transition team)

Planned Works

This week the painters are in the main Waterdale Rd building painting the ceilings in the Year 4 classrooms. Later in the month many of the eaves around our Year 1 buildings will be replaced. After the Fair, the Foundation playground will be out of action for a period while drainage issues are resolved and the rubber surface replaced or repaired. In the Christmas break, new bitumen will be installed near the rear of the Waterdale Rd building, where the Year Fours exit, and the rubber mounds will be replaced.

Some of these works will prove challenging to our current operations, but in the long run well worth some temporary inconveniences.

Holiday Program Survey - closes Friday 17th Nov.

A number of families have expressed interest in IPS supporting a Holiday Program onsite. The school worked with a third party provider in 2021 to provide a Holiday Program. As a result of the low number of participants, likely impacted by the pandemic, the provider elected not to continue. The School Council would like to retest interest from the school community for a potential program offering in 2024.

Scan the QR code to vote or go to IPS Holiday Program: Expression of Interest

A response is required by Friday the 17th of November.

FAIR Update - 10 DAYS TO GO!!!

So close to the IPS 2023 Fair now! The students are all getting excited! Talk of pony rides, inflatable slides, body art, and delicious food, is circling school and getting louder!!

What you need to do –

Read the ‘What you need to know’ information – sent out on ClassDojo, COMPASS, and in this Newsletter.

Sign up to help! Contact your class rep to help on your class stall. Or sign up here - https://signup.com/go/OWtJNGL - to help set up or pack up! The Fair can’t happen without the help of our wonderful community. If you have multiple children at IPS, you only have to do one of their stalls.

Last minute donations – we still need –

Wine, spirits, beer, soft drinks for Lucky Dip (drop at the office)

Silent Auction items – vouchers, products, services (these can also be dropped to the office, or email ivanhoeprimaryschoolfair@gmail.com)

Cakes – boxes and instructions have been sent to classes to be distributed. So get your recipes ready.

Plants/Gardening items (leave at the drop place in front of the main building, or bring to the Fair)

Buy your Fair Vouchers! On MySchoolConnect (where you order lunch orders) choose My School EVENT (instead of Tuckshop) and go to the Fair event. Here you will find all the instructions and details. Or, go to https://myschoolevent.com.au/event/36533-ivanhoe-primary-school-fair-2023/ You can purchase up until 21st November, so get in quick!

Tell your family and friends! Share the Facebook event - www.facebook.com/events/804906401423803

SMART50 AWARDS 2023

"Chess Mates" the before school chess program that operates out of our school on a Tuesday has been shortlisted for the Smart50 Award in the community category.

The Smart50 Awards categories recognise the many ways Australian SMEs are contributing to their communities, and driving innovation. The innovators, the resilient ones, the community heroes: The Smart50 Awards category shortlist announced.

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/smart50-awards-2023/smart50-awards-shortlist-2023/

Finally

2024 BOOKLIST ORDERS

Our booklist supplier has told us that only fifty percent of families have ordered with only a few days left before further late charges will be applied by our supplier.

Our teachers work hard to minimise costs and plan economically. These items compliment our program.

Please make some time to place your order no later than this Sunday.

2024 booklists need to be ordered by 19th November - Orders submitted after this date will incur a further charge.

**Please order supplies for the year level your child / children will be in for 2024**

1) Go to the Ivanhoe Primary School booklist site – www.ambaofficenational.com.au

Click on the myBooklist icon

Enter the School Access Code – IVASCH

Select – Create an Order

2) Enter Details.Separate orders are required for each child.

Pre-defined quantities for each item have been carefully thought out by teachers for the 2024 year.

When finished, click on Add Order to Cart.

Review you order (click on Edit Order if required).

Select, Checkout or Add Another Student if you have multiple students.

You will receive an email confirmation of your order shortly – if you do not receive this email, check your spam. If it is not there, please call Office National and they will check for you – 1300 421 554.

Your credit card statement transaction will show our company name – Systemwise Printing & Stationery.

Feel free to call Justin Urwin from Absolute MBA Office National on 1300 421 554 should you have anyqueries.

2024 orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

You WILL NOT need to pick your child’s book pack up prior to school starting if you order now.

We value relationships and believe it is the key to success at school and in life.

Thank you for your support.

Mark Kent

Principal

Physical Education

SPORTS DAY - Foundation, Grade 1 and Grade 2 - Friday the 17th of November