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Issue 20, 28th June 2019

At EHPS we value: Friendliness, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Persistence

CALENDAR July Mon 15 ............. Term 3 starts Thu 18 .............. JSC fundraiser - Pyjama Day Mon 22 ............. Prep 2020 Storytime Wed 24 ............. PFA Meeting Wed 24 ............. School Captains’ Luncheon Thu 25 .............. Prep PMP Thu 25 .............. Yrs 5&6 Engineers Without Borders incursion Mon 29-Thu 1 ... REACH Assessment: English Tue 30-Tue 6 ..... Singapore International Choral Festival Wed 31 ............. Prep Zoo excursion

August Thu 1 ................ Prep PMP Thu 1 ................ Yrs 5&6 MWSC Production excursion Fri 2 .................. EHPS Student-free Day Mon 5-Fri 9 ....... REACH Assessment: Mathematics Wed 7 ............... Prep 100 Days at School Thu 8 ................ Prep PMP Thu 8 ................ Yrs5&6 Engineers Without Borders incursion Fri 9 .................. Yrs 3-6 House Athletics Mon 12 ............. Prep 2020 Storytime Thu 15 .............. Prep PMP Fri 16 ................ Hari Indonesia Sat 17-Fri 23 ..... Book Week: Reading is my Super Power

Students do not attend school on public holidays or student-free days.

School Assembly Every Monday at 2.40pm in the Stadium. All welcome.

School Banking - every Tuesday.

School Tours for 2019 or 2020 entry - Thursday & Friday at 9.30am.

Bookings essential - contact the Office.

Enrolment Enrol now for entry in 2020.

2019 Term Dates Term 1: 29 January* to 5 April Term 2: 23 April to 28 June Term 3: 15 July to 20 September Term 4: 7 October to 20 December * 29 January is a state wide student free day. EHPS student-free days: 30 January, 22 May, and 2 August

COMPASS PARENT PORTAL https://essexheightsps-vic.compass.education

Essex Heights Primary School

22-30 Essex Road

Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Telephone: (03) 9807 4944

essex.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au

Principal: Mr George Perini Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

during school terms. The school and office

are closed for the Winter school holidays;

reopening for Term 3 on Monday 15th July.

Have a great break over the Winter school

holidays. See you back for Term 3, commencing

Monday 15th July.

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear parents and friends of our Essex Heights community,

This last week of term has again been very busy and highlighted the amazing range of educational activities that we offer at Essex Heights.

Music Concert

On Monday evening the last of the mid-year instrumental music concerts was held in the Hall. I am constantly amazed by the great talent displayed by our students. The quality of the performances by the brass and woodwind students reflects their talent, persistence and the excellent tuition they receive from their teachers. It was great to see so many families coming to support the children again. I am sure that some have attended at least three of the five concerts. The music was varied and reflected a range of styles, from contemporary, rock, classical and opera. The evening concluded with the Concert Band performing. It was another thoroughly entertaining night. Congratulations to all involved.

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Information sent home: Follow up with your classroom teacher about any items on this list

Year/Group Notice/Activity

Years 5 & 6 ................................ 2019 MWSC Production: ‘The Addams Family’ - A New Musical Comedy

This week’s information on Compass:

Year/Group Compass News Feed

Prep .......................... Information

Whole School ............ End of Term 2 & early dismissal reminder Earn & Learn - Last Call! Leader Local Grant for Mathematics Garden - vote closes on Friday Semester 1 reports now available Leader Local Grant for Mathematics Garden - vote now School Council announcement

Assembly: Monday 15th July

At Assembly on Monday: Kokoda talk School Banking winners Student of the Week & Baik Sekali awards

Note: Items listed above are correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change.

Assembly starts at 2.40pm in the Stadium. All welcome.

June

29th ....... Ron X 30th ....... Andrea T

July

1st ....... Damon H Alana C 2nd ....... Kingston C Murray H Sora K Ryan T 3rd ....... Bailey C 4th ....... Kaylee C 6th ....... Hong Jin G 7th ....... Adesh S 9th ....... Oscar T Jayda C 10th ....... Janice L 11th ....... Ben T 15th ....... Clara H 17th ....... Madison H Rennie T Lukas F 18th ....... Yilin Z Jaslene L Akira A Zian A 19th ....... Zern W

Earn & Learn

The Earn & Learn program for 2019 has now finished. Thanks to everyone who has collected the Earn & Learn stickers and brought them to school or put them in the EHPS collection boxes at a local supermarket. We’ll let you know the result soon.

Absence from School

If your child is absent from school, please put an Absence Note on Compass. Check Compass regularly to follow up any absences for your child. Please contact the Office if you have Compass questions, or require assistance with access.

Semester 1 Reports

Semester 1 academic reports were published this week for all students and are accessible via the Parent Portal on Compass. An opportunity to meet with your child’s classroom teacher will be held early in Term 3; bookings will be made via Compass.

Please remember to save a copy of your child’s report to an external source so that you will have access to it after they leave EHPS.

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Principal’s Report

Golden Olden Day in Year 2 This week the Year 2 children completed their theme around Olden Days with an exciting activity day. Talking with the children and teachers it is so evident that the children have enjoyed the topic, and that they have learnt so much. I really enjoyed the bush dancing and the outdoor games. All classes made scones too!! What a great day!

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Imagination at work

Imagination and visualisation are an important part of writing. Lillie, Alvin and Kirin were very proud to show me their very creative images of their lollipop forest and fairy floss trees. Also Alvin, Hanna and Helena used their imagination to draw how they saw themselves creeping through the forest. Great work 1B!

Photos: George Perini

So Much Talent in Years 5 and 6 As Years 5/6 completed their gold topic, they created some very detailed models to explain various aspects of their learning. Kostas (left) created this model of the Poppet Head at Sovereign Hill. It was really detailed. Excellent work Kostas!

Jordan (right) has a real passion for cars and he was very pleased to show me his drawing of his dream car …. a Ford Mustang!!! Congratulations Jordan on producing an excellent representation of your car. Hope your dream comes true!

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Principal’s Report

Reports and Parent Teacher Meetings Semester 1 reports are now available on the Compass portal. Please make sure that you download your child’s report so that you can have a productive discussion with your child’s teacher in week 2 at the Parent – Teacher meetings. More details will follow at the start of Term 3.

Prep Cultural Day At Essex Heights one of our values is inclusiveness. We celebrate diversity and different cultures. In Prep this week we had our first Cultural Day. The children dressed up in recognition of their culture, they were involved in many different activities including making Chinese lanterns, indigenous culture, celebrating Italy and travelling around the world with their passports. They ended their international voyage by gathering together and having a multicultural lunch. What an amazing day!!

School resumes on Monday 15th July. I wish you all a great holiday with the children, and I look forward to seeing you all around the school in Term 3.

George Perini Principal

Looking forward to Term 3 at EHPS

Term 3 is from Monday 15th July to Friday 20th September 2019. Key dates and some of the things we’re looking forward to this term:

Start of Term 3 - Monday 15th July.

Prep 2020 Storytime - Monday 22nd July and Monday 12th August.

Student-free (Curriculum) Day - Friday 2nd August. No students at school on this day. BASC program will provide care from 7am to 6pm if required - book with Paul Davis, BASC Coordinator.

100 Days at School celebration for our Preps - Wednesday 7th August.

Years 3 to 6 House Athletics - Friday 9th August.

Hari Indonesia (Indonesian Day) - Friday 16th August.

Book Week - 2019 theme is Reading is my Super Power. Saturday 17th to Friday 23rd August - CLICK HERE. Including our annual Book Fair in the Library, and costume parade.

Prep 2020 Transition Session 1, including parent session on health matters - Thursday 5th September.

Division Athletics - Friday 6th September.

Last day of Term 3 - Friday 20th September. Students dismissed at 2.30pm.

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Music

The Australian Children's Music Foundation is hosting its 17th annual National Song Writing Competition. It’s easy to enter - students simply upload a recording and lyrics to their song using the online entry form on our website - CLICK HERE. Entries are due by Thursday 29th August, so the school holidays are a great opportunity to work on an entry.

Tanya Dolence

Openbook Howden are without a front cover for their 2020 Primary Student Diary. They are looking for primary school students to enter a front cover design. The winning design will act as the front cover for next year's diaries, and the artist will receive a $50 Dymocks book voucher for themselves, and a $100 book voucher for the school.

Year 6 student, Zinia R, won last year’s competition, and her artwork (right) is featured on the 2019 diaries.

This competition could be the perfect holiday activity for you!

Here is the entry criteria:

Collect an application form from the Art Room.

Complete the application form and draw your design on the other side.

Write a short description about your design.

Return the design to the Art Room by Friday 19th July (first week of Term 3).

Nikki and Mr Hudson can't wait to see all your wonderful designs. On Friday 19th July, they will mail all entries to Openbook Howden, and the winning design will be announced on 27th July.

Diary Front Cover Art Competition

Earlier this term students across the school were asked to write letters of thanks to our current active service men and women. We have been lucky enough to receive replies from two members. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students to give something back to our community. Thank you to all those involved for your support.

Anita Dix

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ANZAC Letters

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Dear EHPS Students,

Thank you all so much for taking time out of class to write to us. My name is Hayden and I am a Private in the Australian Army, I am a command support clerk. We really appreciate the letters, often we can have really quiet times whilst deployed. This is due to our families also being quite busy and the time difference. But the support from our friends here and all the packages really get us though.

To Robin: Thank you for the picture you drew, I think are the best! I am enjoying myself, we mostly eat normal food like your parents would prepare. We are very fortunate to have lots of support.

To Daisy: I am happy to hear about your family. Reminds me on my family at home. I also have a very old and special teddy given to me by my grandfather when I was young. Cherish those for the memories!

To Catheryn: I feel happy because I am proud to be serving my country. We drink water mostly here. It is so hot here this month, almost 50 degrees! I can’t wait to come back to Aussie weather.

To Lucas: The sacrifices we face daily are to do with home life. Often family and friends have to be left behind as we serve our country. I played a lot of basketball growing up, my number was 14. I still play when I can.

Dear EHPS Students,

My name is Nicole, I was very excited to receive all the letters that you sent. Reading these definitely made our day great. I am a Corporal in the Australian Army and have been deployed overseas for 3 months. I miss my friends, family and my dogs so much. I can’t wait to see them again.

To Jai: I worked in a motorbike shop before I joined the Army. PS Loved your joke.

To Hridhaan: I feel very proud to be a soldier. I love my job. PS I hope you got to see Infinity War Endgame.

To Alana: I have read 2 books whilst being here. I do get letters and messages from my family and friends. PS Love your joke.

To Hina: I joined the Army because I wanted to have a meaningful job that would help our country. I am very proud to be an Australian Solider. I have been in the Army for 10 years.

Thank you again for all the messages. Please continue writing to us as it helps more than you can imagine.

From Hayden and Nicole

ANZAC Letters

Year 3 Author & Illustrator Visit

Year 3 students enjoyed a visit with author and illustrator, Jackie Moss, on Friday 14th June.

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Prep PMP

During Term 2 we began the PMP (Perceptual Motor Program) with all the Prep children, and this will continue into Term 3.

What is PMP?

A Perceptual Motor Program that aims to develop your child’s perceptions and understanding of him/herself, space in which to move, and body rhythm through movement. The development of a child’s gross motor skills (large movements) promotes hand/eye /foot coordination, concentration and attention to learn, locomotion, and confidence to ‘have a go’.

What will it look like?

The activities involve such skills as balancing, crawling through, jumping over, hopping, climbing, throwing and catching, going over/under, along, sliding, skipping and many more.

When?

The sessions will run on Thursdays 25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August during Term 3, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm in the Stadium. There will be approximately eight activities in each session, and the children will rotate around each activity. In order to maximise the potential skill development at each activity, we ask parents to come along to help at an activity.

PMP relies heavily on parent participation. Therefore we would love to see as many of you as possible each week. The roster will be placed inside Room E2 (Prep B) for you to add your names, if you are available to help. Remember, to volunteer to assist you need to hold a Working With Children Check and have read the EHPS Child Safe documentation, and signed the Child Safe acknowledgement - CLICK HERE for information.

If you have any questions please feel free to pop in for a chat.

Shona Misso and Melanie Boyle PMP Coordinators

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Years 5 & 6 Developing Youth Attitudes Incursion

Years 5 and 6 were presented with a very engaging and relevant incursion last Monday, 24th June. The content was presented to the students through the Monash Council in order to develop positive youth attitudes, thinking and behaviour for safer, cleaner and healthier communities.

The presentation addressed the following: The prevention of graffiti crime and anti- social behaviours through life skills education. Incorporating strong themes of respect, self-esteem, responsibility and managing peer

influence. Encouraging a sense of community and civic pride. Demonstrating how negative personal choices can impact others and the community. Aligning with Civics & Citizenship, PDHPE, Pastoral Care and Visual Arts learning areas.

Illegal graffiti and tagging hurts everyone

It's not clever and it's not cool. Graffiti is an act of vandalism that costs millions of dollars to police to remove.

How your students can help? By participating in the Graffiti Education program students learn about the damaging economic, social and environmental impacts and are encouraged to become an active part of the solution.

During the presentation students learned about:

Legislation and definitions - including the difference between street or urban art and illegal graffiti/tagging.

Impacts and consequences - from perpetrator, victim and community perspectives.

Emotional and social motives - behind not only graffiti but other anti-social behaviours and the pitfalls of developing bad habits.

Alternatives and choices - exploring options for positive self-expression.

Hopefully the content resonated with the students and they will be able to make smart decisions now and in the future.

Maria Capsalis and Moira Lennon Years 5/6 Co-ordinators

On 25th June, on a glorious and sunny day, two soccer teams from Essex Heights went to participate in the Girls’ Soccer District Gala Day at Terrara Park in Vermont South. We were lucky enough to have four amazing coaches from the boys’ interschool soccer team. All the girls played very well and put in their best effort. The others teams also played very well and we learnt a lot from them. Even though we didn’t win the competition, we still had a great day. There were some very funny moments during the game and we all got a lot closer to each other.

Lucas S and Aydin J were the coaches of the Green team, and Xander and Maxim were the coaches of the White team. Our coaches were very supportive and helpful with their tips. The scores for the White team were 0-0, 1-2, 0-2 and 1-2. We had lots of fun. The scores for the Green team were 0-1, 1-0, 0-3 and 2-0.

Thank you to Mrs Cotterell for organising the day, and to Ms Capsalis and Mrs Austin for taking us to the venue, and for all their cheering and support. Thank you also to Katherine Barton for coming along to support us.

Jessica, Tamara, Edyn, Jaslene and Lucas S

Mulgrave District Soccer Girls’ Gala Day

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Instrumental Music Program Mid Year Concerts

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NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week (7th to 14th July) celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The City of Monash is celebrating NAIDOC Week with a variety of activities and events:

Opening and flag raising ceremony Workshops and Art exhibition Winter concert featuring Kutcha Edwards Indigeonous Themed Storytime Movie screening: Bitter Springs

CLICK HERE for more information.

JSC Fundraiser: National Pyjama Day

National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your best bedtime attire to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care. CLICK HERE for more information.

By wearing your favorite PJ’s and by making a gold coin donation, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of children in foster care.

With the money raised from National Pyjama Day, you’ll be helping us offer learning skills to more than 1000 children, fund educational resources and help provide stable, positive relationships.

On Thursday 18th July, we encourage all Essex Heights students to come to school wearing their pyjamas. A gold coin donation would also be very appreciated.

Junior School Council

Years 5 & 6 MWSC Production Excursion

On Thursday 1st August Years 5 and 6 students will attend the final dress rehearsal of Mount Waverley Secondary College’s production of The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. This performance will take place at the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading. We are looking forward to seeing students from our local community shine, and witnessing previous Essex Heights students contributing to this display of the arts.

We will be leaving EHPS via bus at 10.30am, and will return to school at about 2.00pm. Excursion information, including consent and payment, will be published on Compass at the beginning of Term 3.

Moria Lennon & Maria Capsalis and the Years 5/6 Team

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Dance Classes

Lunchtime Dance

Lunchtime Dance classes will run on Tuesdays in Term 3 for students in Years 1 to 6. Lessons will commence on Tuesday 23rd July and conclude on Tuesday 27th August.

Children will be involved in dance warm ups, dance creation activities and learn a choreographed dance. In the last session students will perform their routine for family and friends giving them a sense of achievement. A notice will be sent home a week before this performance.

The lessons run for 30 minutes, take place in the Hall, and are taught by Georgia Lombard from Creative Dance and Drama.

The cost is $40 per child for six lessons.

If you would like your child to participate please obtain a registration form from the School Office, download from the school website, or visit creativedanceanddrama.com and request a form via the contact page.

After School Dance

There are no vacancies for After School Dance in Term 3.

Georgia Lombard Creative Dance and Drama

Sleeping Star Productions

Is your child interested in theatre? Do they love singing, enjoy dancing or want to perform all the time? Then why not harness this energy in musical theatre and join Sleeping Star Productions!

If you want to see the amazing talent Sleeping Star Productions develop before embarking on a musical theatre journey, why not purchase tickets to see their upcoming show Mulan Jnr, performed at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood on 19th and 20th July. To purchase tickets CLICK HERE.

What is Sleeping Star Productions?

Sleeping Star Productions is a volunteer run amateur theatre company based in Blackburn South. It is designed for 9 to 14 year olds to shine! They are a nurturing, caring production company who support children to give their best, gain confidence and give a very professional theatre performance each year. If you would like to give your child the opportunity to build on their stage performance skills, send an enquiry to Sleeping Star Productions for their 2020 intake - CLICK HERE.

Chookas!

Chess classes will commence next term on Wednesday 24th July. The Term 3 program is for nine lessons, from 3.40pm to 4.30pm. The cost is $14 per lesson or $126 for the term, payable by the third week of term. Registration forms are available in the Office or on the school website; complete and return with payment to Chess Ideas, or register online - CLICK HERE. If you have any queries, please contact Chess Ideas by phone on 9532 8370.

Andrew Russell

Chess

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Before & After School Care

July Vacation Care Program

The July Vacation Care Program is out now.

Please keep the following in mind if you wish to access the July Vacation Care Program:

1. The program operates between 7.00am and 6.00pm.

2. If your child/children is collected after 6.00pm, you will be charged late fees, which are charged at $1.00 per minute, per child. (This also applies to Aftercare).

3. If you want to cancel your booking for the July Vacation Care Program, it must be done before 6.00pm on Friday 28th June 2019. Any cancellations after this time will incur full charges unless accompanied by a doctor’s certificate.

4. We are unable to accept Vacation Care enrolments over the phone or via email.

5. Please ensure that you inform the program if a third party is collecting your child. You will need to provide the program with the third party’s name, address and phone number. They will need to present a photo identification to staff on collection of your child/children. We are unable to allow children to leave the program by themselves or with a person that is not endorsed by the parents/legal guardian.

6. After two months of not using the program, your CCS funding will automatically cease. You will need to contact me to reinstate your funding. Once this is done, you will need to go to your myGov account and confirm that you are the legal guardian of your child/children. Once these steps are completed, your CCS funding will be reinstated.

7. Booked Vacation Care or Curriculum (Student-free) Day enrolments are not transferrable to other families.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

Vacation Care enrolment forms are available from the program during operating hours.

If you have any questions, please send them to davis.paul.d@edumail.com.au.vic.gov.au, or phone BASC on 9807 2615 or 0417 941 986.

Thank you, Paul Davis

Coordinator

Munch & Crunch Canteen

Canteen Roster

Monday 15th July - 11.15am to 1.45pm .................... Cindy Yeo & Saifon Photha

Wednesday 17th July - 9.00am to 1.45pm ................ Karen Lam & Zhe Ying

Friday 19th July - 9.00am to 1.45pm ......................... Lubina Rohila, Lavina Moschou, Nicole Allison & Sherry Yip

Please remember to sign the Visitor’s Register in the Office before coming to the Canteen.

If you are unable to do your rostered duty, or you have any queries, please contact Maria as soon as possible on 0409 934 573.

Maria Vlahos Canteen Manager

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Parents & Friends News

The PFA can be contacted via email on ehpspfa@gmail.com.

On behalf of the PFA, I wish all children and staff a safe and happy rest over the term break.

Fiona Nicholson Stocker (Mum of Allison 3F)

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Entertainment Membership

Order the NEW 2019-2020 Entertainment Membership - CLICK HERE.

Term 2 Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped make all the Term 2 events special for our children, including the Mother’s Day Breakfast and Stall, Secondhand Uniform Stall, Banking, as well as the Election Day Stalls. Much needed funds were raised from all but the Breakfast (a community activity).

Term 3

We look forward to the following events for Term 3: Banking – every Tuesday PFA Meeting – Wednesday 24th July PFA Meeting – Wednesday 21st August Father's Day Event – Thursday 29th August Father’s Day Stall – Friday 30th August Hot Dog/Footy Colours Day – Thursday 19th September Fruit Tree Fundraiser – concept in fruition Second Hand Uniform – date to be announced

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Community Noticeboard Products & services advertised in Contact are placed on a paid basis and are not necessarily being promoted by Essex Heights Primary School.

Seeing Eye Dogs mums April, Carmel, Dodi, Dulcie, Flick and Giselle will be expecting their new bundles of puppy joy over the next few months. In August the girl gang will have 40 new puppies looking for their new homes! What is puppy caring? You can care for a pup from 8 weeks up to 15 months of age, either full-time or a minimum of 6 months if a shorter time is more suitable for you. Your role as a puppy carer is to: Provide a safe, loving home and to nurture a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy Help to socialise the pup in everyday situations Teach basic skills such as toilet training, to sit, and to walk nicely on the

lead. The cost of all equipment, food, vet care and training is covered by Seeing Eye Dogs. Apply now: CLICK HERE Come to an info session: To find out more and meet our pups, register here for a Puppy Caring Info session! CLICK HERE For more info: sedvolunteer@visionaustralia.org or 0428 010 843.

Experienced mum Flick and her last litter!