Number 19/14 Wednesday June 25 2014

From Sue

Staffing

This week will see Anne Coburn conclude her term as acting Assistant Principal. Anne has provided valuable

and excellent support, leadership and initiative which have been of benefit to the staff, students and

community over the term. In particular her efforts with the coordination and preparation for NAPLAN

testing and all aspects of the reporting process have been greatly appreciated.

Robyn Farnell and Joy Brebner will resume from Long Service Leave next term.

Commencing in Term 3, Jen Sze, class teacher of 1B – Silver Gums will be reducing her time fraction and

will work three days each week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We have Louise Jones resuming

from Family Leave to teach on Thursdays and Fridays in Silver Gums. I welcome Louise back to the

Hampton team.

LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Learning in Year 1

During this term each of the five Year 1 classes has explored the culture and language of

one of the following countries: Indonesia, China, France, Italy and Japan. Each grade has

used the inquiry approach to drive the learning in LOTE and this has culminated in an

international gallery walk yesterday where the children displayed their projects and

discussed their learning with visitors. I visited the gallery walk and was absolutely

delighted with the enthusiasm and excitement the children displayed in wanting to share

their knowledge and understanding of the culture and language.

An impressive Eiffel Tower constructed in a foil 3D model by Matt Cole in 1E - Scribbly

Gums

Furthermore, the standard of the displays was most impressive indeed and clearly evident in

3D models, children using Google searches but attempting to paraphrase and re-state in their

own words, dioramas displaying some very intricate and cleverly designed art work,

beautifully presented headings, attention to detail using sub headings and sections, diagrams

with notes and labels attached, photos and commentary from some children who had visited

the country etc. Some of these skills are more commonly applied in senior grades!

A very snappy 3D vending machine in Japan by George Pidduck in 1D – Spotted Gums

I am aware that many children may have been supported and I am sure, inspired by family

members in preparing their projects. How lovely is this – to have the whole family engaged

and challenged with the concept of showcasing their learning to best advantage.

An Italian diorama showcasing the Colosseum by Nadia Stockwell 1C – Shining Gums

Students from Spotted Gums have been introduced to Japanese through use of apps, Big

Books including Snapshots of Asia and YouTube clips to learn counting, basic greetings and

interesting facts about Japan.

Excellent use of a cut out with traditional Japanese costume by Holly Lambeth 1D – Spotted

Gums

Students in Sugar Gums have been introduced to Indonesian through the program Languages

on Line to learn numbers, basic greetings, colours etc. One focus has included comparing

and contrasting cultures between Indonesia and Australia using Venn diagrams in

Mathematics.

A particularly well presented poster on Indonesia by Rocco Theuma in 1A – Sugar Gums

Students in Silver Gums have been introduced to Mandarin using the app Kids Learn

Mandarin – learning numbers, sounds, basic greetings and some food. Student engagement

has been a focus during the inquiry component to the learning where stereotypes relating to

appearance, food and language etc., have been explored.

A cleverly devised poster on China by Miles Cooper in 1B – Silver Gums

The Year 1 Term 3 Inquiry and LOTE learning will focus on:

Big Ideas:

Cultural features of the country they are learning about

Making connections to their own country and lives

Comparing and contrasting features of cultures

Guiding Questions:

Cultural features of the country they are learning about -

What might a day in the life of a Year 1 student living in ……………. be like?

Make connections to their own country and lives -

How might the life of this student be similar or different to yours?

What might the similarities and differences be between your country and Australia?

Compare and contrast features of cultures -

How might the lives of students in different countries be similar or different?

Interested parents are warmly invited to view the projects on display in the Year 1 classrooms.

Year 5/6 Production: ‘Rindercella’

Our Year 5/6s are about to commence work on the production. Rindercella is a modern take on the traditional

fairy tale of Cinderella. The script has been written by Bruce Grantford who has considerable experience and

skill in this area. Furthermore we are very fortunate to have the skills and expertise from Mandy Lyn Brook

who is a director for our show and brings much experience both throughout Australia and internationally as a

performer, entertainer and director. Mandy and Traci are auditioning currently with strong interest expressed

from all grades for the numerous roles. In speaking with Juliette Doyle from 5/6A – Wattles, this production

has:

amazing characters with extraordinary and quite exaggerated personalities

a wicked and unexpected twist from the traditional storyline

There will be loads of singing, dancing and drama ahead for all children. Term 3 will see a strong focus on

the production for all Year 5/6s with the performance dates Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October at the

Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin. I am confident that the Hampton production will once again be an

impressive one and hopefully a highlight of 2014 for many children.

Chess

The chess tournament conducted over the last couple of weeks was well supported by our after school chess

enthusiasts. I extend congratulations to the following students who have made excellent progress and show

talent in chess:

Group 1 1st Place – Nathan Gee in 3D - Huon Pines Best & Fairest player (Trophy)

2nd Place – Logan Pritchard in 5/6C - Eucalypts Silver Grasshopper (Badge)

3rd Place – Joseph O’Brien in 5/6D - Sassafras Bronze Grasshopper (Badge)

Group 2 1st Place – Thomas Westerbeek in 2C – Coral Gums Best & Fairest player (Trophy)

2nd Place – Thomas Deans in 5/6A - Wattles Silver Grasshopper (Badge)

3rd Place – Matthew Young in 3D – Huon Pines Bronze Grasshopper (Badge)

Academic Excellence Awards

Congratulations go to the following students who received an academic excellence award at assembly:

Alexandra Thomlinson from 2C – Coral Gums for displaying an outstanding approach to school and

a quiet determination to do her best at all times, resulting in commendable achievement in all areas

and especially in writing

Archie Cuthbertson from Prep D – Ghost Gums for making a very positive start to school and

consistently trying to do his best

Nicholas Capel from Prep D – Ghost Gums for displaying excellent application and perseverance in

all tasks and making commendable achievement in reading.

Assembly Performances

Yesterday 1A – Sugar Gums and 1D – Spotted Gums enthusiastically led the singing of the national anthem

at assembly. We had the Year 2 choir conducted by Simone Tickell present two songs – Ms Sue and Just

Gimme the Beat, both tunes had great rhythm which the members of choir maximised during their

performance.

The Year 2/3 Bollywood dance group also performed and impressed the audience with their developing

skill and confidence.

Kiwanis Build up Grades (BUG) Award

Congratulations go to our two recipients of the Term 2 Kiwanis BUG awards:

Sofia Edwards from 1A – Sugar Gums and Kristof Hoffman from 1C – Shining Gums. Both children:

Worked diligently

Worked consistently both at home and at school

Concentrated and always made an effort to try hard

Were persistent and never gave up

Set high standards for themselves.

Well done to Sofia and Kristof! I am most grateful to the Brighton Kiwanis Club which provides support

and encouragement to our children engaged in the Reading Recovery Program. The award has recognised

the effort and determination of children to do their very best with their work and have made commendable

progress.

Sporting Excellence

We had two teams and one individual representing Hampton Primary at the State Aerobics Championships

in Geelong last Saturday. As you can imagine, there was a mixture of excitement, some level of

nervousness and apprehension and high expectations at The Arena on this day.

The Rockettes included: Olivia Aikins in 5/6F Red Tingle, Sarah Thompson in 5/6E Wollemi, Sara

Schmid in 5/6A, Wattles, Kathleen Whipp in 5/6A, Wattles, Lauren Wilson in 5/6E, Wollemi, Evie We-

ber in 5/6A, Wattles, Bianca Poort in 5/6C, Eucalypts, Sophie Taylor in 5/6D, Sassafras. The Rockettes

finished in 1st place with a score of 85.

The Party Rockers included: Emma Morgan in 4D, Melaleucas, Emily Cope 5/6F, Red Tingle, Eve

Crocker in 5/6C, Eucalypts, Ruby Wilcock in 5/6C, Eucalypts, Lucia Buckley in 5/6D, Sassafras, Ruby

Wilson in 4D, Melaleucas and Florine Meijer in 5/6A, Wattles. The Party Rockers finished in 1st place

with a score of 86.9.

Bella Sewards in 5/6B Casuarinas finished in a creditable 5th place in the individual category.

The two teams have qualified to compete at the National School Aerobics Championships to be held over

three days in the Gold Coast during August. I extend my congratulations to all our competitors who dis-

played wonderful spirit and support for each other and outstanding talent.

Night of Notables

Our Year 4s have been exploring our early Australian history. To showcase their learning, a Night of Nota-

bles event has been planned for tomorrow – both in the afternoon and evening. Visitors will have the op-

portunity to meet and converse with various well known historical identities. Every child has made a

‘genuine artefact’ and these will be on display. Both sessions will be conducted in the BER building.

End of Term

This Friday is the last day of Term 2. I remind parents that school will conclude at 2.30pm. There will be

an assembly at 2pm for any interested community members. I wish all members of the school community

a safe and relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of Term 3 – Monday 14

July.

Sue Knight

Principal

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014 JUNE

Fri 27 Term 2 Finishes

2pm Assembly

2.30pm finish

JULY

Mon 14 Term 3 Starts

Fri 25 PUPIL FREE DAY

AUGUST

Wed 20 Wicked Musical Matinee

Gr 3,4,5,6 (optional)

SEPTEMBER

Wed 3 House Athletics Carnival Gr’s 3-6

Sandringham Athletics Track

2015

ENROLMENTS

Don’t forget to submit your

enrolment form, together with

your child’s birth certificate

and immunisation schedule for

students commencing in 2015.

To assist in future planning we

ask that all enrolment forms be

submitted by July 31, 2014.

Thank you.

NEW SCHOOL JACKETS MISSING

2 x new school jackets missing with

names inside: Kitty Canwell & Nina

Canwell. If you find them please call

Harriet Canwell

Mob: 0431 219 550

Home: (03) 9598 9726

FRIDAY EARLY

DEPARTURE

PARENTS PLEASE MAKE

SURE YOU DO NOT PARK

OVER THE LUDSTONE

STREET CROSSING AS WE

HAVE A 2.30 FINISH.

Hampton Achievers

Congratulations to Sophia Quinn, Zairha Sweetman and Olivia

Karamitos who competed in the Balance Gymnastics 2014 Balance

Challenge. It was their first competition and they competed as a team in the

Bars, Beam, Floor and Vault. They came 6th in the Floor and 7th in all the

other events. They have only been in the squad for a term which was an

amazing effort! Well Done Girls!!!

Music News

What a wonderfully creative term in the music department! So many wonderfully

talented students learning instruments, performing, composing and most

importantly loving music. The 5/6 students have gone through the first set of

auditions with 90 students learning scripts and trying their luck. 34 students

received ‘call backs’! Well done for stepping outside your comfort zone and for

many…. ‘facing your fear’. I will announce our leads on Friday! Our production is

a modern day tale of Cinderella ‘RINDERCELLA’ and it will premiere at the

Kingston Arts Centre Oct 13th and 14th. Our logo for the show will also be

announced on Friday. I ask that all students look at the blog over the holidays and

learn their grade song and view the costume requirements.

Next term we will have 2 incursions for year prep -4 inclusive: Opera Australia

Cinderella August 13th and Musica Viva Akoustic Odyssey September 1st. Some

students will attend our WICKED excursion on August 20th.

Watch this space…. Rumour has it that ‘The Lion King’ is coming to Melbourne

next year and that HPS will be going!!! I have 3 piano positions with Pete Pascoe

for next term. See me if you are interested in your child learning the piano.

Drumline has 1 spot available for next term. No drums required to practice- just

earplugs and enthusiasm. This program is only available to year 3 -6 students due

to the dexterity required.

Semester 2 is a great time to start an instrument! At HPS you can learn: piano,

keyboard, guitar, sax, flute, clarinet, euphonium, violin, viola, trumpet, trombone,

percussion, drumkit, drumline.

Keep on enjoying music!

Traci

LEGO CLUB

Hi everyone! Lego club is up and

running as of term 3! Thanks to 3

families who donated some pre loved

Lego. I am still wanting more so

please have a clean out in the

holidays! The lunchtime club will run

grade by grade each week for the

second half of lunch. See you there!

Traci Cenedese

ENTERTAINMENT

BOOKS

Entertainment books are on

sale at the office. Full of

great ideas for the holidays

with discount vouchers for

all sorts of holiday activities.

$65 each

LIBRARY NEWS THEME OF THE WEEK

A collection of books highlighting the lives and

Journeys of REFUGEES & ASYLUM SEEKERS

is on display this week.

See Refugees, the White Ship, Home and Away,

The Little Refugee, Mohammed’s Journey and more.

HOLIDAY READING

Apart from great reading books don’t forget books like the

“I Spy” series in Picture Books “W”, the Great…..Search books

in Non-Fiction and the maze and puzzle books in NF 793 are great for road trips. Check out

Non- Fiction Sections 700 & 745 for craft ideas to fill in the winter days.

HOLIDAY FUN WITH A LITERARY BENT:

Pay a visit to our great local libraries, the State Library in the city or the new Docklands library,

you

will find libraries are special, fun and they are free to visit and join.

Are you off to see “HOW TO TRAIN A DRAGON 2” in the holidays? Check out the books

by Cressida Cowell in our library. Other ideas could include:

BAYSIDE LIBRARY SERVICE WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM

http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/your_library/library_children_teen.htm

THE GRUFFALO

http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/The-Gruffalo-tickets/artist/934353

Roald Dahl’s THE WITCHES

http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/show-listing/the-witches/

WOMBAT STEW

http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/wombat-stew/

Get your story ready for Kingston Libraries Winter Words Short Story Competition

http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/library/Whats-On/Winter-Words-Short-Story-

Competition

COMING EVENTS

Authors, George Ivanoff & Morris Gleitzman coming to Bayside in August.

http://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/literary_festival_full_program.htm

Make sure you curl up with some great books these holidays. Have fun & keep safe.

Alison & Jennie

Incontinence in Children

This week is world continence week. Daytime wetting and soiling in children is actually more

common than most parents think. Most children are toilet trained by 5 years of age, but 20%

will still occasionally wet or soil their pants at some stage, and many several times per week.

Daytime wetting and soiling can be very embarrassing for school aged children. One third of

children who have daytime incontinence will also have bedwetting.

Children often have day time wetting because they have overactive bladders (caffeine drinks

such as cola can worsen this). Incomplete bladder emptying can also cause wetting or they can

actually have some structural problem of the urinary tract (this is not very common).

Emotional stress and urinary tract infections can also be a cause, especially in children who

have been previously dry and start wetting. Constipation can also be a big contributing factor

to daytime wetting and can be easily resolved once the constipation is treated. Some children

also get very busy and by the time they get to the toilet it can be too late, especially in their

early primary school years.

Soiling is less common (about 2% of children under 10 years) but does occur. 90% of these

children have constipation as an underlying cause. There are other rectal defects which can

cause problems but these are very rare.

Diet is very important. Your child should have plenty of fluids, especially water and lots of

fibre. They should also spend time sitting on the toilet without rushing.

It is not the child’s fault the wetting or soiling occurs. Often the child is not even aware the

soiling or wetting has happened and they can’t help it.

If you are concerned you should get professional help. There are several continence advice

centres available and the Royal Children’s Hospital web site has some valuable information.

See your GP if you have concerns.

If your child does have incontinence problems, be sure to send a change of clothes to school

each day so they can discreetly go and change as required.

Stay healthy, Susie and Jo (School Nurses)

LIFE EDUCATION SESSIONS

Last week the P-2 students participated in a 1hr Life Education session.

The children went into the Life Education van that was on site, they met

Harold the giraffe & developed their understandings of topics such as

nutrition, the human body, medicines and bullying.

The feedback from the students, teachers & parents has been very

positive. The Life Education program will continue in term 3 for the

students in years 3-6. Thankyou Fallon Page

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2 CATS LOOKING FOR A HOME

We are looking to rehome our 2 cats due to a move overseas in the next 2 weeks.

1. Minnie, a chocolate Burmese - 2 1/2 years old. We call her "Minnie the Moocher"

because she's such a smoocher. Min would have to go to a home where she is the

only pet as, in addition to being the world's greatest cuddler, it seems she is also the

world's biggest bossy boots when it comes to other pets, and does not tolerate any

other pets in her space. Having said that, she happily tolerates kids and loves to be

curled up in someone's lap.

2. Cookie (aka Cookie Wookie) - CW is a 6 year old med hair mog. In the spirit of

openness and honesty, CW does not love cuddling but she does like company. She is

a bit skittish but does appear during the day for a chat and then likes to come in at

night for a chin scratch and to sit with us on the couch and, if allowed, to sleep on

the end of the bed. Probably best suited to a house with older kids but has coped

with other pets.

For any further information, please contact Shawna on 0439 002 825

Huge Moving/Garage Sale - heading overseas and we have been

ruthless! Children's clothes, books,

games. Household goods. Appliances -

bread maker, sandwich press, sewing

machine. Furniture- single bed/mattress,

dressers, desk chairs, bookshelf.

Bedding.DVD's. PS2/singstar. Dvd

Players. TV's. WII. Garden tools and

much more. Saturday, July 5 2014 from

8.30am - 1pm. No early callers on the

day but send me an email if there is

something that has caught your eye.

Happy to negotiate an early sale!

embassyoz@hotmail.com

20 May St, Hampton

ST. MARY’S PARISH HAMPTON - CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 2014

COMMITMENT MASS Saturday 19th July 6.00pm;

Sunday 20th July 8.00am Mass or 10.00am Mass

SESSION 1 Thursday 24th July PARENTS WITH CHILDREN

4.30pm – 6.00pm OR 7.00pm – 8.30pm

SESSION 2 Thursday 31st July 2.00pm – 3.00pm or 7.00pm – 8.00pm

SESSION 3 Thursday 7th August 2.00pm – 3.00pm or 7.00pm – 8.00pm

REFLECTION DAY FOR STUDENTS: TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER at the MARY

MACKILLOP

HERITAGE CENTRE, EAST MELBOURNE

DATE FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER

2.00PM

Contact: Sr. Michele Kennan pbvm

Pastoral Associate St. Mary’s Hampton

Email: michele_kennan@hotmail.com

Mobile: 0415 956 107

MUSIC STUDENTS’ FREE CONCERT Bayside City Council has invited international artists Miriam Morris and Laura Vaughan to

perform at Trinity Uniting Church in Brighton at 2.15 pm on Sunday, July 6. The duo will

present the music of J.S.Bach played on the rare combination of two bass viols. Admission to

the one-hour program is $10, with under 18’s free. The venue is at 15 Black St., Brighton.

Booking not required.

BEAUMARIS ART GROUP SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PROGRAM

$25 PER SESSION Bookings Essential 9589 4917

Pablo Tochez-Anderson has just picked up an award in Cannes for the AP Best Emerging Film Maker award. Along with being a very an inspiring young man, his knowledge of animation is amazing.

Pete Pascoe is a very experienced and charismatic teacher. He has two little girls of his own and writes and illustrates kids’ books. He sings and laughs and is one of the nicest guys you could know. Hilary Senhanli is a very experienced and valued tutor and has a little boy of her own. Her children’s classes at BAG are very well attended. She has some pretty funky things planned for the kids.

MONDAY JUNE 30TH

10.00 – 11.30 STEP BY STEP CARTOONS for ages 4 – 7 with Pete Pascoe (Parents welcome to stay & draw!)

1.00 – 3.00 CHARACTER ANIMATION (part 1) for ages 12 – 18 with Pablo Tochez Anderson

TUESDAY JULY 1ST

10.00 – 11.00 CREATE A TAMBOURINE with beads & bells for ages 4 – 7 with Hilary Senhanli

1.00 -3.00 STEP BY STEP CARTOONS for ages 8+ with Pete Pascoe

WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND

10.00 – 11.30 STEP BY STEP CARTOONS for ages 4 – 7 with Pete Pascoe

10.00 – 12.00 MONA LISA COLLAGE for ages 8+ with Hilary Senhanli

1.00 – 3.00 DESIGN A HAIRY MONSTER from recycled materials for ages 8+ with Hilary Senhanli

1.00 – 3.00 CHARACTER ANIMATION (part 2) for ages 12 – 18 with Pablo Tochez Anderson

THURSDAY JULY 3RD

10.00 – 11.30 INVENT YOUR OWN INSECT for ages 4 – 7 with Hilary Senhanli

1.00 – 3.00 STEP BY STEP CARTOONS for ages 8+ with Pete Pascoe

HAMPTON 7 DAY MARKET

Specialising in quality fruit and vegies daily.

We also stock a large number of grocery lines:

Milk Eggs Drinks Pasta Etc.

Suppliers to hotels, motels, hospitals, clubs, restaurants and schools.

331 HAMPTON ST, HAMPTON PH: 9597 0785

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

IN THE BUSINESS

Dry Cleaning available

3 Plain Garments $19.50

“Music: More than meets the ear”.

Interested parents and friends are invited to a free

and informal presentation on the importance of

music in everyday life and throughout our lifespan

with particular emphasis on the key role of music

in developing and healing the brain.

Hampton Uniting Church, 17 Service St.,

Hampton on Sunday June 22nd at 2.30pm.

For more info call Monica on 0417 216 187.

Information Packs are

available at the office for

anyone considering

enrolling their daughter in

Year 7 at Kilbreda College

in 2016