Burwood Heights Primary School’s goal is to educate the whole child. Our students will be at the heart of

everything we do.

NEWSLETTER NO.35 THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER, 2016

WEBSITE ADDRESS is burwoodhps.vic.edu.au/

FROM THE PRINCIPAL … Esther Wood.

FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER PREP 2017 TRANSITION

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER KINDERGARTEN 2017 INFORMATION

NIGHT

FRIDAY

18TH NOVEMBER JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS

REAL LIFE ADVENTURES

MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL

CHOIR TO PETER JAMES CENTRE

TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER OXFAM PERFORMANCE

MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER ELECTION OF 2017 SCHOOL LEADERS

TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER SCHOOL CLASS CONCERT

THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER PREP EXCURSION

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER CURRICULUM DAY

TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER YEAR SEVEN ORIENTATION

WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER DANCE AND GLEE CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER YEAR SIX GRADUATION

FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER REPORTS TO PARENTS

REAL LIFE ADVENTURES

TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER END OF SCHOOL YEAR

1.30PM DISMISSAL

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11TH NOVEMBER

LEST WE FORGET

The Remembrance Day service will be conducted

by the students tomorrow. This ceremony marked

the ninety-sixth anniversary of the Armistice. The

choir will introduce the service by singing “In

Flanders Fields”. Student leaders will briefly

outline the significance of this day and how fighting

in World War 1 stopped on the 11th hour of the 11th

day of the 11th month in 1918.

At first this day was called Armistice Day, which

means the “Putting down of arms or weapons” but

now we know it as Remembrance Day.

The placing of flowers by the students around the

flag pole and the playing of “The Last Post” will

complete the ceremony.

I do hope you join us for this Remembrance Day

service.

REMINDER

CURRICULUM DAY – 2ND DECEMBER

Please make sure this date is in your diary. This is a

student-free day. Staff will be preparing for 2017

and finalising all the necessary documentation and

records for 2016.

STAFFING FOR 2017

It is most difficult to determine staffing needs when

parents do not inform the school that their

child/children will not or may not be here in 2017.

There are circumstances when last minute decisions

are made (eg Work transfers; moving interstate;

personal situations) and this is understood, however

when families have known they are moving and

have still not informed the school this makes it very

difficult for the management of a school as it can

seriously effect staffing and class sizes.

PLEASE LET THE SCHOOL KNOW

IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT

OR MAY NOT A BE ATTENDING THIS

SCHOOL NEXT YEAR.

I appreciate your attendance to this matter.

PAYMENT OF REQUISITES

DON’T FORGET payment of student requisites and

materials for 2017 can be made at the school office

anytime between 8.00am and 4.30pm or by the

direct deposit details on the notice. In addition, the

school office will be open on Thursday 24th

November 2016 until 5.30pm and Monday 30th

January, 2017, between 9.00am and 12.00pm.

EARLY PAYMENT

Once again, as an incentive for early payment, we

are offering a ticket in a draw for one student’s

contribution to be free. This draw will take place on

Friday 16th December, 2016.

EXCEL MUSIC OPEN LESSON DAY

On Monday 12th December EXCEL MUSIC will be

hosting an Open Lesson Day. Parents will have the

opportunity to attend their child’s lesson and

observe the progress that has been achieved during

the course of the year. It also enables students to

perform for an audience which is very important for

their musical development and personal growth.

ELECTION OF 2017 SCHOOL LEADERS

On 28th November, we will be holding elections for

School Captains, School Sports Captains, President,

Secretary and Treasurer of the Student

Representative Council, School Arts Captains and

School House Captains.

The class representatives for the Student

Representative Council will be elected in early

February 2017.

Students should prepare a short speech on why they

wish to be a school leader in 2017, outlining their

skills, abilities and personal qualities, which would

make them suitable for the position. The speech

should be no longer than two minutes. Senior

School staff will provide the students with more

information.

Students in 2016 Middle School (Years Three to

Four) and Senior School (Year Five) will cast their

votes.

I encourage all students to put themselves

forward if they wish to be a leader next year.

Esther Wood

Prep B - Kate L for setting an excellent example

for the students in Prep B. You are always helping

people and completing such beautiful work. Well

done Kate!

Prep C - Savastian T for being a kind and caring

class member who is always willing to help. You

are a Superstar!

Prep M – Amy V for your wonderful attitude

towards learning. Keep up the great work!

Grade 1/2C – Layla B for a wonderfully

interesting letter to Ernie from Arnhem Land. Very

well done!

Grade 1/2E - Bailey A for dedication and

enthusiasm towards learning and practising the

songs and dances for the Christmas concert.

Grade 1/2P - Joshua P for helping your peers and

being a responsible class member. Congratulations

Joshua!

Grade 1/2R - Summer S for always trying your

hardest in all activities and for being kind and

caring towards others. You’re amazing!

Grade 3/4A – Jacinta F for trying really hard to

write neatly in join –up writing. Keep up the great

work, Jacinta!

Grade 3/4K – Rachel N for always working hard

to produce detailed and interesting writing pieces

that are beautifully set out. You are a star!

Grade 3/4M – Bella C for setting an excellent

example for your peers. You are diligent in your

work every day and have a great attitude to

learning, always striving to do your best. You are a

superstar!

Grade 3/4V - Robbie B for respecting others and

being a thoughtful student, who encourages his

classmates in every situation. Sensational work!

Grade 5/6E - Romain B for making positive

choices to further your learning. Keep up the

amazing work Champ!!

Grade 5/6H - Isabella S for a well-memorised and

enthusiastic Reader's Theatre presentation this

week. Well done!

Grade 5/6M - Emma F for the effort you have

been putting into your writing. It is fantastic to see

the detail you have included in your work. Well

done, Emma!

Grade 5/6W – Jasper C for your hard work,

enthusiasm and teamwork in and out of the

classroom. Well done!

Homecrafts – Jason 56H for being a conscientious

and well-organised cook. Congratulations and well

done!

Visual Arts - Vaishnavi M for your focus and

attention to detail while making a clay leaf.

Beautiful pattern work, well done!

COMMUNITY COOKING TERM 4

9am Friday 18 November - Persian Food

2pm Thursday 24 November - Sushi Cake

Spotlight On….. 3/4A

Come and see 3/4A’s wonderful work

located on the library noticeboard,

near the door that exits to the decking

Springtime is pea time! It’s been very satisfying (not to mention fun!) reaping produce from our

revitalised kitchen garden in the last week or so. We now have lettuce, coriander, parsley,

marjoram, thyme and Vietnamese mint at our disposal, and the leeks and strawberries are not

far away. We have taken some licence with this week’s recipe by adding some gorgeous, fresh

broadbeans from the garden to our Butter Lettuce, Green Pea and Ricotta Salad. I always enjoy

watching the students’ amazement as they pick the biggish beans, and pod them to reveal the

pretty little beans inside, nestled in the velvety inside of the pod.

Butter lettuce, green pea and ricotta salad

Equipment

Chopping boards sharp knives

Salad bowls juicer

Ingredients:

100g (1 cup) frozen green peas

100g (1 cup) sugar snap peas, trimmed

100g (1 cup) snow peas, trimmed

1 tbs lemon juice

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 butter lettuce, rinsed

200g (1 cup) ricotta cheese

Method

1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the frozen peas for 10 minutes.

Add the sugar snaps and snow peas and cook for a few minutes until they are emerald

green. Drain, then rinse under cold running water.

2. Put the peas in a bowl and add the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, then spoon over peas. Add the ricotta in

rough spoonfuls all over the salad and drizzle with any remaining dressing.

OSHClub News

After School Care Program

Program Update 03.11.16

Hi Everyone,

THIS WEEK: Was SUPERHERO WEEK We had so much fun discovering our inner superhero!

NEXT WEEK: IS Green Week Next week our aim is to learn more about the environment and ways we can be environmentally friendly.

We also say congratulations to Jessica our coordinator who got married last week !!

Next Week's Activities and Food:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

ACTIVITIES

Body Parts Game Bird's Nest Game Swim Fishy Swim Silent Trees Swim Fishy Swim

ACTIVITIES

Flower word search

Bird House Construction

3D Fish Earth Day - Earth

Muffins Nature Book Marks

ACTIVITIES

Bug Cutouts Bird Marionettes Float Or Sink Experiment

Leaf Rubbing Bug Masks

FOOD

Apples, pears, oranges,

watermelon, sultanas, a

selection of carrots,

capsicum and/or

cucumber with

popcorn and Corn

Chips with Salsa

Apples, pears, oranges,

rockmelon, a selection

of carrots, capsicum

and/or cucumber with

rice crackers and Pasta

with bolognese sauce

and mixed vegetables.

Apples, pears,

banana, rockmelon,

sultanas, a selection

of carrots, capsicum

and/or cucumber

with popcorn and

toasted; cheese and

vegetables

Apples, pears, oranges,

watermelon a selection

of carrots, capsicum

and/or cucumber with

rice crackers and Rice

noodles with mixed veg

and soy sauce.

Apples, pears, oranges,

rockmelon, sultanas, a

selection of carrots,

capsicum and/or

cucumber with popcorn

and Strawberry and

Vanilla Yoghurt

Parent Information

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to call us;

Or come in, visit and see our beautiful program

The OSHClub Team.

OSHC program phone: 0423 225 807

Coordinator: NICHOLA and JAGRUTI Assistants: NICHOLA, SUMARNI and AVRIL OSHClub Head Office: 03 8564 9000

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at

www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.