From the Principal

Welcome to Ivanhoe Primary School,

Over the holiday break significant works were completed at school. These included the installation of the new Year 1 and 2 playground, a full arborist inspection and the removal of some tress that had (or were becoming) become unsafe. Reverse cycle heating was installed in two Year 4 classrooms and the inaugural holiday program ran.

Our new website is also up and running thanks to Reuben Collins (a Year 1 student's dad). There are still updates to be made, a few bugs to manage and some historical pages requiring removal but overall we are very excited with the new website. 

https://www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au/

It was wonderful to return to school this week. Monday's assembly was a great way to begin Term 3. There was plenty of enthusiasm, plenty of smiles, and a genuine feeling of  commitment from the school community to honour our school values of Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Persistence and Independence. Our focus remains on best practice teaching and learning and wellbeing for all. 

Thank you to the Ivanhoe Lodge No.584 for providing a $500 bursary to assist families in need. This year the money has helped children attend excursions / incursions and provided uniform support.

NAIDOC Week

Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises  the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee was Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.

The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The artwork below demonstrates our schools commitment to celebrating Indigenous identity. Every year level was given the opportunity to contribute to this wonderful artwork that is currently on display in our school hall.

The Finger Knitting Club (Eimear, Zara and Mia ) found a practical way to demonstrate their respect creating a flag proudly displayed on our Ailsa Grove Street Library. The top half of the flag is black to symbolise Aboriginal people. The red in the lower half stands for the earth and the colour of ochre, which has ceremonial significance. The circle of yellow in the centre of the flag represents the sun.

Curriculum Day - Wednesday 31st July 

Parent / Teacher interviews (12pm to 7.30pm) will be held on Wednesday 31st July. Bookings can now be made on COMPASS. Interviews will be held online. However, Face to Face interviews are welcome and can be requested through the teacher. 

(Face to Face interviews will require 48 hours notice).

Junior School Councillors & Environmental Leaders

Semester 2 Junior School Councillors and Environmental Leaders will be acknowledged at Monday’s assembly. Families are welcome to attend the awarding of the student badges.

IPS Student Disco: Friday July 26th

DISCO COUNTDOWN IS ON… ONLY 7 DAYS TO GO!

Get your sport themed disco outfit ready!

This year the PFA decided to make the disco a cashless event to assist with smooth operations on the night and to also remove the burden on parents to find cash/coins on the night! 

We set a fixed entry fee payable via Compass, rather than a gold coin donation at the door (plus cash for the canteen). The $7 entry fee covers the cost of icy poles, glow sticks and other related expenses. Any funds raised after costs will be used for future IPS improvements and we’ll keep you in the loop on this!

Date: next Friday, 26th July

Session 1 - 5.45pm - 7pm: Foundation to Grade 3

Session 2 - 7.15-8.30pm: Grade 3 – Grade 6

*Grade 3 can choose either session (not both)

Enter via the school hall off Ailsa Grove.

GET YOUR TICKET VIA COMPASS!! 

Worried the kids might get Disco Fever? 

Every student gets an Icy pole/ice cream during the night to cool them down + water available all night.

A huge thank you to Mrs Blanas and Ms Hayns who are our rockin' DJs. 

The DJs have been organising the tunes and are ready to rock out.

Many thanks to Hayley and Katherine  – PFA Disco Co-ordinators

Many thanks, 

Hayley Williams – Disco Coordinator  

h.e.williams.2012@gmail.com | 0457 052 173

BOOK WEEK 17th to the 23 August

DRESS UP DAY! 

Our Book Week dress up parade will be happening on Friday the 23rd of August during Week 6 of this term. As a school, we will be celebrating Book Week throughout the week with a range of activities. More information on the Book Week page of this newsletter.

The theme this year is: ‘Reading is Magic’

Enrolments for 2025

If you are yet to enrol your child for Foundation in 2025, please don't wait. Our staffing is based on known enrolments. 

You can download an enrolment form from our website or you can drop in to the office and collect the form in person.  

Chess Tournament at Ivanhoe Primary School

Northern Star Chess has been running chess tournaments in Victoria for many years! This year Ivanhoe Primary School will be hosting a tournament in August. We welcome IPS students to join in!

Online registration is essential, Northern Star Chess offer this using Trybooking. Please use the link which has been setup especially for IPS parents.https://www.trybooking.com/CSEIH

Date: Thursday 22nd August

Time: 9:30am - 2:00pm

Cost: $25 per player (plus $0.50 per ticket)

Questions regarding the tournament should be directed to Northern Star Chess via the link. More information on NSC Zonal Tournaments

(IPS is hosting NOT organising)

School tours for prospective parents.

If you'd like to book a school tour, please call the office on 9499 1880 to organise your spot. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

World's Greatest Shave

One of our teachers, Kirstie Fray and her daughter Heidi are going to do the World's Greatest Shave to raise money for blood cancer research.  

Head over to the Community Page of this newsletter for more information!

Discussing news and current events

As your child gets older, they become more aware of news and current events. Discussing news and current events can enrich your child’s understanding of the world. Always consider the topics you feel appropriate and avoid those that might affect sleep, contribute to anxiety or affect mental health. Perhaps pick the fun stuff. For example:

No kidding! King Charles III bestows royal title on rare golden goat breed

King Charles III has bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed. From now on, the breed known for its connection to the island of Guernsey will have the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat.

Questions are an effective way to help foster empathy. Questions also help your child to develop oral fluency when discussing social issues.

Questions you might ask when discussing a news story or current event include:

• What do you think caused the event?
• How do you think people will be affected?
• Why do you think people think that/do that?
• What do you think will happen next?

Finally ...

For several years we have employed a small company called Hygienek to deep clean our bathrooms and drinking troughs. Carmel and her son Brayden have been looking after us and doing their best to keep us safe. Thank you both.

It is mid Winter and The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially complications is to get vaccinated each year, but preventive actions like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands also can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu. 

1. Avoid close contact.
   Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
2. Stay home when you are sick.
   If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you’re sick. You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
   • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
   • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).*
3. Cover your mouth and nose.
   Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. Wearing a mask is an additional prevention strategy that you can choose to do to further protect yourself and others. When worn by a person with an infection, masks reduce the spread of the virus to others. Masks can also protect wearers from breathing in infectious particles from people around them.
4. Clean your hands.
   Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
   • Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
     Tips on hand washing and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
   Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice good hygiene and other healthy habits.
   Cleaning frequently touched surfaces, such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs regularly can help prevent the spread of some illnesses. Also, get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Have a great week.

Mark Kent

Principal

http://www.ivanhoeps.vic.edu.au/ 

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and pay respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.