HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, LOUIS STREET HEATHMONT

Telephone 9729 5439 Fax 9720 4187 Email heathmont.east.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Internet Web Site http://www.heathmonteastps.vic.edu.au/

Issue 2 Fortnight ending

February 24th,2012

LOOKING AHEAD

Mondays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Uniform Stall open in the gym 3.15pm – 3.45pm

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.40am-9am

Uniform Stall open in the gym 8.45am -9.15am

MARCH

Saturday 3rd WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE 9AM – 12PM

Monday 5th

Level 3 – Excursion to Healesville

Preps resume full time learning

Wednesday 7th

Prep excursion – Chesterfield Farm

PADDLE POP DAY

Thursday 8th

Level 2 – Excursion to the Aquarium

Friday 9th

PREP ONLY – PADDLE POP DAY

Tuesday 20th

Life Ed begins

“WHAT MAKES A GREAT SCHOOL?”

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents,

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY – CHANGE OF TIME

We will be trialing our Term One assemblies on Friday afternoons commencing 2.30pm and finishing at

about 3.20pm so that our young leaders have the opportunity to host a complete assembly rather than

always being called away to compete in sporting competitions at 9.15am. This will commence this

Friday 24th

February.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 CAPTAINS Next Friday 2

nd March we will acknowledge our House Captains and Vice Captains and present them

with their badges and associated contracts. The leaders are as follows:

HOUSE CAPTAINS – BLUE VICE HOUSE CAPTAINS - BLUE Isabella Curtis Amy Ditchfield

Aaron Higgins Xavier Phillips

HOUSE CAPTAINS – GOLD VICE HOUSE CAPTAINS – GOLD Lauren Clements Emily Shields

Michael Palmer Sam Timmer

HOUSE CAPTAINS – GREEN VICE HOUSE CAPTAINS – GREEN Keeara Downs Abbey Heymanson

Lachie Griffith Chris Mullenger

HOUSE CAPTAINS – RED VICE HOUSE CAPTAINS - RED Bree Foster Jasmine Eales

Dan Scholz Samuel Philp

Congratulations girls and boys!

We look forward to working closely with you in your leadership roles.

PERSONAL GOODS

The Department of Education and Early Childhood development does not hold insurance nor

does it accept responsibility for private property brought to school by

students, staff and visitors. Students are discouraged from bringing any

unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school such as mobile

phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipments; DEECD does not hold insurance

for personal property brought to schools and cannot pay for any loss or damage to such property.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Families are strongly encouraged to ensure that their child wear the correct school uniform.

The way in which the school uniform is worn sends an important message to the wider

community, and reinforces a sense of pride and belonging amongst our students. I have

attached a copy of the Uniform Policy for you to help clarify expectations.

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

As you would be aware nominations for School Council closed on Monday 20th

February, 2012. We

have received more nominations than positions; this is terrific to have so many of our parents able and

willing to commit to School Council and its sub-committees. Due to there being more nominations (4)

received than there are vacancies (3) on council, a ballot will be conducted during the next two weeks.

Candidates will be invited to provide a brief statement about themselves to be distributed with each ballot

paper once the voting commences. Please stay tuned.

Our DEECD (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development) member is Cameron Agars.

There was only one position vacant and only one nomination. Congratulations Cameron, it‟s great to

have you back on the council.

IT’S NOT OKAY TO BE AWAY

Student absence has been high at HEPS for many years. Often we exceed State and Like School

benchmark data. It is important for families to realize every time school is missed there is a lost

opportunity to improve in learning. The more frequent the absence, the more likely progress in learning

will be limited. Our message is simple “It‟s not OK to be away”.

Listed below are the BENEFITS OF REGULAR ATTENDANCE OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS:

The development of skills and attitudes such as self-discipline, punctuality, being organized and

sticking to routines will optimize life choices

Leads to making friends and learning how to maintain relationships over a period of time

Leads to learning social skills necessary to live and work with others

Students are safer at school than on the streets

People are more positive towards those that have a good attendance attitude

The more students attend, the more they learn and the more they will like school

Please read our School Attendance Policy (attached) to further refresh your memory on the school‟s

practice.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Thank you to the many, many parents who have applied for this Check. It is great to witness so many of

you interested in becoming involved with the school‟s programs and supporting the activities with your

presence. Greatly appreciated!

TERM ONE PLANNER

Attached to the Newsletter is the Term One Planner with as much detail as is current. Feel free to secure

this in a safe place so that you can add new items as they come to light.

SCHOOL SONG/ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FARE

Attached to this newsletter are the words to the school song as well as our

national anthem; parents in the past have appreciated these so that they can

practise the songs with their child/children at home.

INFORMATION EVENINGS

Thank you to the many parents who attended our Information Evening this week; the interest was great

and the teachers appreciated the opportunity to clarify and explain the year ahead. We hope to continue

this valuable partnership in your child‟s education throughout the learning year.

DOING OUR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Currently we are looking into a „greener‟ way to deliver the newsletter. We are

researching a quick and easy way for you to access the newsletter and any other

school notices at the „click of a button‟. This is expected to happen in the very

near future.

Diane Plant, a visiting primary school nurse from the Department of Education and Early Childhood

Development will be attending the school during term two to conduct the Prep grade

health assessments and to see other children as requested by parents or teachers (with

parents‟ consent). The purpose of the visit is to provide all Victorian children with

the opportunity to have a health assessment; to link children, families and school

communities to services available in the community; and to provide information and

advice that promotes health and wellbeing. Parents are invited to visit or telephone

the visiting primary school nurse if there are any general child health issues they wish

to discuss. The contact number for the visiting primary school nurse is 0448 377 936. Parents of students

(other than Prep students) that wish their child to be seen by the school nurse need to complete a Referral

form that is available at the school office. This completed Referral form needs to be returned to the

school office as soon as possible.

KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE

It has been brought to my attention by various concerned parents that we have many, many dogs on the

school premises at drop off and pick up time for students. I appreciate that our dogs are part of the family

and that it‟s great to walk them on a lead to and from school with the family, but we need to remember

many children are quite frightened of dogs and some even allergic; we can never predict that our dogs

won‟t react dangerously towards other people. It would be helpful if you continue to enjoy the walk to

and from school with your pet but meet your child/children at a gate so that the school ground is safe

from all dogs. Puppies/dogs may be brought to school for show and tell if there has been a prior

arrangement made with the child‟s classroom teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

SCHOOL NURSING PROGRAM

SPORTS UPDATE: SPORTS UPDATE: Swimming carnival was held on Monday 20

th February with 21 HEPS students

attending the Tintern pool. Congratulations to all competitors on your fantastic efforts.

There were 10 schools in our district: HEPS, Yarra Rd, Tinternvale, Wonga Park,

Dorset, Antonio Park, Park Orchards, Sacred Heart, Yarra Valley, Tintern/Southwood.

Tarni Cavanagh (10 yr Girls) won the 50m backstroke and Chris Mullenger (11 yr Boys) also won the

50m backstroke. Both of these students now progress to the Zone competition at Nunawading pool on

Thursday 1st March. Good luck to both of you. Every student (ribbon winners or not) were wonderful

representatives for our school and hopefully enjoyed a great day of friendly competition. A big thankyou

to my wonderful helper mums: Tracy Mullenger, Janine Dudenas and Robyn Woolcock whose

assistance is always greatly valued and appreciated.

5/6 Summer sport commenced last Friday against Park Orchards PS. The students all enjoyed their first

match despite only having one win in the cricket team. Best of luck for this week against Wonga Park PS.

Cricket, volley stars and both rounders are playing “away” at Wonga Park this week and bat tennis, both

tee ball and both basketball teams are playing at “home” at HEPS. Any parents still keen to assist on a

Friday morning throughout term 1 with Summer sport are welcome to attend as I‟m sure we can find a

job for you!

District trials are currently being held in February and March for cricket, tennis, basketball, netball and

soccer. If your child is selected, a note will be sent home with all the necessary information and parents

will be asked to transport their own child to the venue.

HEPS Harriers will hopefully start up again this term. I‟m still awaiting any parents that can assist me

on a Monday morning at HE Parker Reserve from approx 8.00-8.45am. Please let me know asap.

Good luck to all the netballers who return to the courts this Saturday for the commencement of the

Autumn netball season.

Rosie Lumsden PE/Sport Coordinator

MUSIC

CLARINET AND SAXOPHONE STUDENTS!! Is your reed looking a bit old? Is it chipped or split?

Worry no more, for you can now buy reeds at HEPS!

See Miss Yeates or Yvette with your money for a

new clarinet or saxophone reed.

Clarinet reeds: $2.50

Saxophone reeds: $3.00

Instrumental Music Expression of Interest Form.

Child‟s Name______________________________ Grade_________________

Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________________

Contact Number_______________________________

My child is interested in learning the... (please circle one)

I would like my child to have… (please tick one)

[ ] 20 minute lessons.

[ ] 30 minute lessons.

[ ] 30 minute Group lesson (Drums, Electric Guitar and Bass Guitar ONLY)

Instruments: (please tick one)

[ ] I have my own instrument.

[ ] I would like to hire an instrument.

[ ] I would like to discuss purchase of an instrument.

Note: it is important to discuss instrument purchase with one of the instrumental staff to ensure a quality

instrument is found at the best price.

Please complete this form if you and your child are keen to begin instrumental lessons at HEPS. Return to

the school office and one of the instrumental staff will contact you regarding lessons and prices. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PLANT DONAT ION

I would like to donate $20.00

I would like to donate $25.00

to purchase a plant for the new garden.

(This is not tax deductable)

Family Name ____________________________ Grade

________________Amount $____________

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Saxophone Clarinet

Flute

Trumpet Trombone

Drums Electric Guitar

Bass Guitar

STUDENT OF THE WEEK 1/2A

A fabulous and friendly beginning to the year. PREP B

Thanks for a great start to the year. I am looking forward to

learning with you all this year.

1/2C

A super start to the year. I‟m looking forward to an exciting

year learning with you

3/4B

For an amazing start to 2012! I am so proud of your energy

and enthusiasm for learning.

CLINTON 3/4B

For starting your time at HEPS with smiles and enthusiasm.

Our school is a better place because you are here.

LLOYD 3/4B

For beginning your time at HEPS in such a lovely way!

Welcome to our school. I hope you have a great year.

NICK 3/4B

For a wonderful first week at HEPS. We are so lucky to have

you at our school and can‟t wait to get to know you more.

EMMA 3/4D

For settling in so well at HEPS. You are a great addition to

our classroom!

ETHAN 3/4D

For putting in such an effort with your take home reading

after only one week!

THE SUPERB 3/4D

For working so brilliantly in your first week at school for

2012. I‟m so impressed!

BRAYDEN PREP D

For being a very good helper and taking notices to the office. TESSA PREP D

For listening so well and always being ready to start new

activities

PREP C SUPERSTARS

For a fabulous start to school. Thank you for a lovely first

week. Keep up the great work!

SUMMER 1/2D

For doing a great job of settling into HEPS. We are lucky to

have you in our class.

THE DELIGHTFUL 1/2D

For working so hard this week and being an adorable bunch

of kids. Keep it up spunks!

FABULOUS 1/2E

Being an absolutely amazing class. You guys are awesome.

PREP A

Making a fantastic start to your first year at school. Welcome

to HEPS.

PREP E

A fantastic start to your first year of school.

BEAUTIFUL 1/2B

For such an amazing start to our year together. Keep it up

gorgeous kiddies!

5B

For a brilliant, settled, switched on, excellent, start to the

school year .

5A

The whole of the wonderful 5A for a great start to the year

and helping your teacher settle in at HEPS.

THE FABULOUSLY BRILLIANT 6B

For having such an amazing first week in Grade 6. I‟m so

excited to have each and every one of you in my grade this

year!

HARRY 6C

Being an enthusiastic and helpful classmate. Great effort

mate.

3/4A

For an amazing first week! I am very excited about the rest of

the year with such a fantastic grade. Keep it up everyone.

3/4C (10/2/2012)

For a fantastic start to Term 1. Great effort everyone. I am

looking forward to the rest of the year.

BETHANY 3/4C (10/2/2012)

Welcome to HEPS and to our class. We are so pleased we

will get to know you more.

RILEY 3/4C (10/2/2012)

Welcome to HEPS. We are thrilled to have you in our class

and looking forward to getting to know you more.

KATRINA 3/4C (10/2/2012)

Welcome to HEPS we are pleased to have you in our class

and look forward to the year with you.

HANNAH 1/2A

For challenging herself in Maths. CAMPBELL 1/2A

For willingly helping classmates tie their shoelaces.

ETHAN 1/2A

For helping others and working really hard during Maths. SHAYLA PREP B

Enthusiastically sharing your take-home book with the grade

each day.

TRISTAN PREP B

Being very focused and always listening so carefully to

instructions.

THE VERY SPUNKY JETT BARON 1/2D

For being a hardworking, delightful student all week and for

being especially helpful when Miss Cody was in our class.

ELLA PREP E

Being willing to have a go at new activities in our class

learning time.

JACK PREP E Always being enthusiastic about contributing to class

discussions.

SKYLA 3/4B

For your friendly nature, hardworking attitude and

determination to finish tasks and always do your best. Well

done!

STEPHEN 3/4B

For such an amazing start to the year. It is beautiful to see

you always trying your best and persisting through

challenges.

REBEKKAH PREP D

For helping to clean up our room when it wasn‟t even her

mess! Well done!

CALLUM PREP D

For being an expert who knows all about question marks.

JOEL 1/2C

For helping out around the classroom without being asked!

What a fantastic role model. You‟re a star!

TYLER 1/2C

Working so hard at learning odd and even numbers. Keep up

the great work matey!

AIDEN 1/2B

For always demonstrating such amazing responsibility skills

at school. You are an inspiration.

AMBER 1/2B

For always being such a caring and helpful member of our

grade. What a delight you are to teach.

CHARLOTTE PREP C

For making such a great effort to write her name , even

though it is super long with 9 letters! WOW!

WILLIAM FATHERS PREP C

For displaying beautiful manners and being a positive role

model for your class mates. Great effort champ!

CHRISTOPHER PREP A

For listening so carefully and for being so organized in his

first week of school.

CATY PREP A

For great listening and for being so friendly and helpful to

others.

SHAYLA 3/4A

For your amazing efforts in your school work. I was

particularly impressed by your lovely letter to the star of the

week.

AMY 3/4A

For being an excellent role model by always working hard

showing respect to everyone, being attentive and a team

player.

BENNETT 1/2E

Excellent work and enthusiasm in the classroom. Cool

Bananas!

EVELYN 1/2E

A bright and cheerful attitude. Amazing work missy!!

3/4C

For your enthusiasm and interest in the Kitchen Garden

yesterday when harvesting and tasting 10 different fruits and

vegetables.

MOLLY 3/4C

For eager and enthusiastic writing in your personal and

kitchen garden diary. Great job!

Please note Fruit straps are no longer available.

Sausage rolls 125 grams are now available.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Friday February 24th

Dianne Griffith

Anne Stebbins

Monday February 27th HELP NEEDED Wednesday February 29

th Elle Moore

Friday March 2nd

Justine Olsen

Averil Summers

Monday March 5th

Julie Maxwell Wednesday march 7

th Tracey Lawrence

Friday March 9th

Nicky Marran

Emma Fullerton

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

Can you help? We are looking for people who are able to “share the load“ and help with the weekly

washing of the sick bay linen. If you are able to lend a hand could you please leave

your name and number with the ladies in the office. Thanks, Kathryn Moss

Disclaimer: Heathmont East Primary School does not necessarily endorse the products in this newsletter and parents are at liberty to make their own choices.

3rd Heathmont Scout Group

H.E.Parker Reserve

Heathmont Rd,

Heathmont

The Joey Scout Mob meets on

Thursday afternoon between 5.30pm

and 6.30pm at the Scout Hall. All boys

and girls aged between 5 years and 8 years are invited to join the Joey Scout Mob. In April the

Joey Scout Section is holding a Kangaree at Lardner Park Warragul. Information about the

Kangaree is available by logging onto the Scout web site www.vicscouts.com.au and then follow the

link to the Kangaree or click onto the Joey Scout Section and learn more about Joey Scouts.

Waratah Cub Scout Pack meets Thursday evening between 7.00pm and 8.30pm. All boys and girls

between the ages of 7½ and 10 years are invited to attend.

There is no waiting list come along and join us, have your first 4 weeks free as an

introduction to Scouting.

For further information please contact Geoff Naughtin on 9870 2830.

Email: thirdheathmontsg@bigpond.com

TOTAL SO FAR

$268.00

When you purchase goods at Bayswater Good Guys please ask the Good Guys in Bayswater for a reward voucher so that HEPS can redeem Bayswater Bucks. Please forward to the school office. Thank you.

NICKY OGILVIE EQUINE BODY WORKER &

SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPIST 0405 171 266

I would like to introduce myself and my family to you as many of you probably won’t have a clue

who I am so, my name is Nicky Ogilvie and we have just moved to Australia from Scotland around

11 weeks ago. My husband is John and he is a Draughter for an Engineering Consultant and we

have a daughter in Prep and a son in grade 3/4.

I qualified as a Swedish Massage Therapist in Scotland a year ago and have recently qualified as a

Equine Body Worker.

If you or anyone that you know are interested in either therapy that I offer please pass on my

number, I also have a facebook page (Mobo Massage Therapy) where I try to update what I am

doing or what offers I have running.

I am offering a $10 discount to parents, grandparents and teachers of HEPS and if you recommend

a friend to Mobo Massage Therapy there will be an additional $10 off a 1 hour treatment.

I have jotted down some information on each of the therapies so you have some ideas of what I have

to offer.

Many thanks for reading this and look forward to meeting you

Nicky

Equine Body Work

Equine Body Work involves a range of

massage techniques as well as stretching

exercises to help increase range of motion,

improve circulation and improve performance

in the horse. It is a hands on therapy that has

many benefits to the horse. It is a non-

invasive therapy which considers the horse as

a whole. It helps to relieve any muscle spasms

or tension and helps to enhance muscle tone.

As an equine body worker it is my job to offer

the best care and attention for your horse.

Some benefits are: Increased range of

motion, Improved Stamina, Enhance

performance, improved circulation and more.

All horses will benefit from body work from

companion to top event horses.

Please contact me on the number above if

interested in finding out more.

Swedish Massage Therapist

Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues to

produce therapeutic effects. With a variety of hands-

on methods, we not only stretch & loosen muscles

and connective tissue, but also improve the blood

flow & the movement of Lymph throughout the

body. It facilitates the removal of metabolic waste

products resulting from exercise or inactivity,

allowing oxygen & nutrients to reach the cells &

tissues. Massage can stimulate the release of endorphins (the body’s natural pain killers) into the brain and nervous system. The release of muscular tension also helps to unblock and balance the overall flow of life energy throughout the body.

Swedish Massage Therapy consists of various movements which can be used superficially to produce an overall relaxing effect or it can be used to affect the deeper tissues. It is a deep massage that increases blood and lymphatic circulation to the muscles and body tissues.

Swedish massage helps to reduce muscle aches,

improves skin condition, relaxing the mind and body

and creating a feeling of well being.

I work from home or I am happy to come to your home.

Newsletter/ School Website Message 1: Opening accounts for School Banking – great news! School Banking accounts can now be opened at any Commonwealth Bank branch. You no longer need to complete application forms and return them to school. Just go into any branch and ask to open a Youthsaver account for School Banking. Remember to take in identification for you and your child (such as drivers license and birth certificate), you will receive a Dollarmites wallet and deposit book on the spot and be able to start banking on the next business day – it is that easy! If you are a Commonwealth Bank customer with NetBank you have the option to open the account online as well! From January 2012 when children make their first deposit they will get their first token and our school will also receive $5 commission. Thank you for supporting our school and teaching your child good savings skills. Newsletter/ School Website Message 2: School Banking is coming soon! Every child must eventually learn that Mum and Dad are not the bank! The good news is <Name of school> is now participating in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to help develop these important savings skills. School Banking also includes a fantastic Rewards Program to encourage good individual saving habits. Look out for further information being announced soon.

Singing and Dancing Opportunities in 2012 The Australian Youth Choir and the Australian Youth Dance Theatre not only give young people the opportunity to develop their skills within the Performing arts under expert guidance, but the chance to make new friends and perform in exciting concerts. Our kids work as a team, develop life long friendships and have great fun. Visit our website to find out more about our programs www.niypaa.com.au

In partnership with Heathmont East Primary School,

Heathmont Community Bank® Branch provides

School banking every Tuesday starting on 14 February

Get your account opening pack from the office

We can help to teach your child how to save.

Help us support your school and community by opening an account.

Up to 80% of our profits are returned to the Maroondah community.

The more you use our services, the more support we can give to your school and community via sponsorship programs,

basketball clinics, educational talks, fund raising support and more.

We are committed to supporting your school, so get behind our partnership to increase the benefits we provide to

your school and community.

If you have any questions, please phone us on 9870 6654, or call in at

143 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

Since opening our business, we have proudly invested more than $1.1 million into the

Maroondah community

www.maroondahcommunity.com.au

Dear Parent / Guardian Financial assistance for your child’s education The Education Maintenance Allowance helps families on a low income with financial assistance to cover the cost of essential educational items like textbooks, stationery, uniforms and excursions for their child. In 2012 the annual Education Maintenance Allowance payment is $235 for primary school students and $470 for secondary students from eligible families. This amount is split evenly between the parents/guardians and the school to support your child’s education. You can receive the parent/guardian portion of the Education Maintenance Allowance by direct bank deposit into your nominated bank account or by cheque. If your child is starting Prep or Year 7, and you are eligible for the Education Maintenance Allowance, you will also receive the $300 Victorian Government School Start Bonus to help with the extra costs associated with starting primary or secondary education. I wish your child every success for the new school year. The Hon. Martin Dixon, MP Minister for Education 1

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE & SCHOOL START BONUS: INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) provides assistance to eligible families by helping with the costs associated with the education of their children. The School Start Bonus (SSB) is a one off payment of $300 for students commencing Prep and Year 7 in 2012 to assist parents with the start up costs of students starting school. In 2012 the EMA payment for parents/guardians is $235 for primary school students and $470 for secondary students. This amount is split evenly between the parents/guardians and the school and is paid in two instalments as per the schedule of payments set out in the table below. The SSB payment of $300 is paid in full directly to the parent/guardian by EFT (electronic funds transfer). Schedule of payments in 2012 Instalment Portion payable to Primary school rate* Secondary school rate* One (70% of EMA) Parent $ 82.25 $ 164.50 School $ 82.25 $ 164.50 Two (30% of EMA) Parent $ 35.25 $ 70.50 School $ 35.25 $ 70.50 Total for 2012 $ 235.00 $ 470.00 *Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) forms the basis for calculating the amount payable. Students turning sixteen during the year will be paid on a pro rata basis up to and including the month they reach the age of sixteen.

The first instalment will comprise 70 per cent of the EMA and will be paid from March 2012. The second instalment will comprise the remaining 30 per cent and will be paid from August 2012. This payment schedule recognises that families incur the highest educational costs at the start of the school year. Eligibility for EMA To be eligible to receive the EMA, you must:

be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and

be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent; and

submit your application to the school by the due date. The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of 1st Term (1 February 2012 which is the first day for teaching staff) for the first instalment and the first day of 3rd Term (16 July 2012) for the second instalment. Any applications based on Centrelink payments that are not income tested (e.g. Carer Allowance) are not eligible unless the claimant, in their own name, complies with the second dot point above. The EMA is payable up until the age of 16 years. Once a student turns 16, you may continue to be eligible for financial assistance from Centrelink. For further information visit www.centrelink.gov.au. Financial assistance may also be available through the Education Tax

Refund which is administered by the Australian Taxation Office. For further information visit www.ato.gov.au. 2

The one off SSB payment of $300 is deposited into parents nominated bank accounts from mid January 2012 onwards. Eligibility for SSB To be eligible to receive the SSB, you must:

be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent; and

submit your application to the school by the closing date of 29 February 2012. Application forms A combined EMA/SSB application form is available from your child’s school. A separate application is required for each school if you have children attending different schools. Please submit your application to your child’s school by 29 February 2012 for the first instalment of the EMA and by 3 August 2012 for the second instalment of the EMA unless your child remains enrolled at the same school and you were paid the first EMA instalment. Payment methods EMA Direct Bank Deposit (EFT) payment option: EFT payments can only be made to the parent’s nominated bank account for parents choosing the EFT payment option. Please advise your child’s school if your nominated bank account changes during the year. EMA Cheque payment option: Cheques payable to parents will be sent to the school for distribution for parents choosing the cheque payment option. Please advise your child’s school if your address changes during the year. SSB can only be made by Direct Bank Deposit (EFT) payment: EFT payments can only be made to the parent’s nominated bank account. School portion of the Education Maintenance Allowance Schools must spend the school’s portion of the EMA on essential educational items for which all parents are normally expected to provide. Such items could include:

student text books

student stationery (e.g. pens, pencils, exercise books, work-books)

materials for electives where the student consumes or takes possession of the finished articles (e.g. home economics etc) or the payment sought is the difference between the basic materials/services and the higher cost alternatives

programs provided by outside specialists (e.g. visiting artists, speakers, performers)

camps and excursions which are integral to the curriculum and which all students are expected to attend

school identification cards

school uniform

official diary/handbook/work planner

student computer printing beyond the needs of the eight Key Learning Areas (e.g. personal use). 3

The school’s portion of the EMA cannot be used to offset voluntary contributions. Common examples of materials or services which are supported through voluntary contributions are:

equipment purchases

buildings and grounds beautification

library fund

general contribution to the school. Schools need to inform parents on request of the cost of the items on which they propose to spend the school’s portion of the EMA. Schools are only custodians of the school portion of the EMA. If a student transfers to another school, the balance of the school’s portion must accompany the student to the new school. Any portion of the EMA which is not expended by the end of the year must be returned to the parent/guardian. However, with agreement of the parent/guardian, this money can be carried over into the next year or other appropriate arrangements made to suit the needs of the student. Questions All queries relating to eligibility and payments of the EMA or School Start Bonus should be directed to your child’s school.

HOST FAMILY APPLICATION

It is IIP’s policy NOT to place female interns in single male / male interns in single female households.

To complete this form in Word.doc format: double-click each box to check mark. *All fields required. *Valid For: 3 years

Country: Province/State:

Host School: Principal:

HOST FAMILY DETAILS ✩HOST FAMILY ORDER: 1st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th Other:

Address:

Main City: (nearest) Distance: (to nearest city)

Locality: Urban Suburban Rural Transport: Bus Train Private Car

Telephone No.: Fax No.:

Home Email:

Key Contact: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Name:

Relationship: Parent of Student Teacher at Host School Employee at Host School Other:

Employer:

Telephone No.: Mobile No.:

Work Email:

Spouse /Partner: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Name:

Employer:

Telephone No.: Mobile No.:

Work Email:

HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (Please provide a list, which includes names, gender, age, relationship).

LANGUAGE AT HOME English Other/s:

How many interns have you hosted in the past? # Korean Japanese Chinese Other:

INTERN PREFERENCES Any Korean Japanese Chinese Thai Male Female Either

Smoker Non Smoker Either Dependents: I can accept an intern with a child. No children

AMMENITIES AVAILABLE Personal bedroom? Yes No Personal bathroom? Yes No

Internet access? Yes No Computer availability? Yes No - Other Internet Options:

REGULAR FAMILY ACTIVITIES

(please include hobbies, community service)

ANIMALS / PETS Please indicate which type of pet/s and whether they are IN indoor or OUT outdoor.

Dog/s (IN / OUT) Cat/s (IN / OUT) Reptiles (IN / OUT) Poultry Farm Animals Other/s:

VACATION / HOLIDAYS *Both accommodation and/or activities are understood to be the intern’s own responsibility.

Is there any possibility of arranging activities with/for the intern? Yes No

Is there any possibility the intern could stay in your house over the vacation period? Yes No

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Please list any cultural activities / or language schools in your local area:

Activities:

Schools:

ARRIVAL INFORMATION Preferred Place of Arrival: Airport Train Station Bus Station Other:

Place Name: Distance from Home:

Are you able to pick your intern up from this location? Yes No If you are unable to, please detail other options below:

Pick up Options:

OTHER FAMILY INFORMATION

Please detail any house rules or comments not mentioned above:

HOST FAMILY AGREEMENT

Please refer to the ‘Program Guide for Hosts’ for the following:

I acknowledge that I have read and understand our responsibilities as the ‘Host Family’, which are outlined in the ‘International Presenters – Program Guide for Hosts’.

For the duration of the intern’s stay, we agree to:

Provide room and board, including all meals (except lunch on school days) and utilities on the condition the intern will contribute no more than the pre-agreed amount of: $360 AUD per month. Please bear in mind the intern is unpaid and will be contributing cultural enrichment to school and community. We greatly appreciate your consideration.

Treat the intern as a member of the family and offer a home stay as enriching as possible.

Discharge the intern without any hindrance, if something unexpected happens, which prompts us, or the intern to decide to terminate/shorten the intern’s stay.

Date (required) Name (required) Signature (not required, if emailed)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please provide any family pictures or helpful information.

To our intern (our message):

Useful Websites:

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HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

ATTENDANCE POLICY

RATIONALE The Education Act 1958 requires that children of school age (six – fifteen years) resident in Victoria are required to be in full-

time attendance at a government or registered non-government school unless they are receiving approved home tuition,

correspondence education or have been granted an exemption by the Regional Director. It is recognised that absenteeism

contributes significantly to student failure.

2. GUIDELINES 2.1 To maximise student learning opportunities and performance by ensuring that children required to attend school do so

regularly, and without unnecessary or frivolous absences.

2.2 Education is a sequential process. Absences often mean students miss important stages in the development of topics,

causing them to find „catching up‟ difficult.

2.3 All enrolled students are required to attend school unless reasonable and valid grounds exist for them to be absent.

2.4 Parents have a responsibility to ensure that their children attend school regularly, and are only absent if ill or if

absolutely necessary.

2.5 Students are expected to arrive at school with sufficient time to prepare for the school day. The core hours of the

school are between 9am and 3.30pm.

3. IMPLEMENTATION 3.1 Parents are required to provide a written note or return a completed absence slip, provided in the School Newsletter,

to the school explaining why an absence has occurred. Appropriate levels of notification include written letters,

absence slip or email.

3.2 The Principal has a responsibility to ensure that attendance records are maintained by staff and monitored at school.

3.3 All student absences are recorded in both the morning and the afternoon by teachers, are aggregated on our CASES

21 database and communicated to the Department of Education and Training.

3.4 The Principal has a further responsibility to ensure that unexplained absences/lateness is investigated, and that high

levels of absenteeism are adequately explained.

3.5 Classroom teachers will contact parents of children who are absent for more than two days with no explanation. The

Principal or nominee will contact parents of students with high levels of unexplained or unapproved absences, with

the view to developing and implementing strategies to minimise absences.

3.6 Ongoing unexplained absences, or lack of cooperation regarding student attendance, will result in a formal attendance

conference being organised. Unresolved attendance issues may be reported by the Principal to the Department of

Human Services.

3.7 Student absence figures will appear on student half year and end of year reports.

3.8 Aggregated student attendance data is reported to DEECD and the wider community each year as part of the annual

report.

3.9 The school will implement the DEECD initiative of „It‟s Not Okay to be Away‟ to promote regular school attendance.

3.10 If a student leaves the school during the day, parents/guardians must ensure the child is signed out at the office and

then signed in on return.

3.11 Where prolonged absence is planned, eg holidays, written notification is encouraged before the absence.

4. EVALUATION 4.1 This policy will be reviewed as part of the school‟s review cycle.

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

UNIFORM

RATIONALE The wearing of school uniform is an expression of pride in the school and assists in developing school identity.

School uniform provides a regular standard of dress and reduces competition amongst children whilst providing

economical clothing to assist parents.

1. GUIDELINES

1.1 The School Council supports the compulsory wearing of uniform at school, on

excursions and when representing the school unless otherwise stated.

1.2 The compulsory uniform, approved by School Council is as follows:

navy blue windcheater

navy blue hooded top

navy blue bomber jacket

pale blue polo shirt or skivvy

navy blue tracksuit pants

navy blue gaberdine pants

blue/white checked dress

navy blue skort

checked grey/blue winter pinafore

dark blue shorts

appropriate footwear , laced leather shoes or runners

HEPS sun hat

The Year 6 top has autographs of Year 6 students.

1.3 The HEPS uniform will be shown to prospective parents prior to enrolment

together with the Uniform Stall price list.

1.4 The Parents Association will assist by the bulk purchase and making of some items

of school uniform, and by arranging for the sale of these through the Uniform Stall.

2. IMPLEMENTATION

2.1 It is the parents' responsibility to ensure that children attending school are clothed

suitably for the weather, their safety, and for activities undertaken as part of the

school program.

2.2 Jewellery or any other fashion/fad items may not be worn apart from watches,

sleepers or studs.

2.3 Sports uniforms are to be worn by children in teams representing the school. These

uniforms must be washed and returned promptly after the last match of the season.

2.4 The School Council delegates the power to the Principal to grant exemptions.

2.5 Parents are requested to send a letter explaining any short term absence of school

uniform.

2.6 Parents are to be notified if the student is not dressed in accordance with the

School Council Uniform Policy

2.7

2.8

2.9

The school reserves the right to request parents to ensure that their children adhere

to certain standards of dress for reasons of safety and decency.

Band uniforms must be worn by students representing the school. These may be

purchased from the school uniform shop.

Clothing or accessories outside of those mentioned in 1.2 are at the discretion of

the principal.

3. EVALUATION

3.1 This policy will be reviewed as part of the school‟s review cycle or as the need arises.

HEATHMONT EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR - TERM 1 - 2012

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. / Sun. February 1

First day back

for staff

Pupil Free Day

Administration

Classroom

preparation and

planning

2

Pupil Free Day

Restorative

Practices

3

Pupil Free Day

On-Demand Testing

SPA with Phillip

Holmes-Smith

4

5

6

First Day for

students

7 8

Prep Testing

9 10

School Captains

acknowledged

11

12

13 14 15

Prep Testing

16 17 18

19

20

School Council

Levels 2 and 3

Information

Evening 7.00pm

Swimming Carnival

at Tintern

21 22

Prep Testing

Levels Prep – 4

Information

Evening 7.00pm

Student

Leadership

Cluster Day Yr 6

Captains

23 24

25

26

27

Restorative Practice

Parent Evening

28 29

Prep Testing

March 1 2

House/Vice House

Captains

acknowledged

3

Working Bee

Whole School

4

5

Preps resume full

time learning

Level 3 excursion to

Healsville

Sanctuary

6 7

Paddle Pop

Day/Canteen

Chesterfield Farm

– Prep excursion

8

Level 2 excursion

to the Aquarium

9 10

11

12 13 14 15

Halogen Young

Leaders Day in

Melbourne

16 17

18

19

Year 6

Peacemaker Training

Restorative Parent

Evening 7.30pm –

9.00pm

20

Year 6

Peacemaker

Training

Life Ed Van

21

Life Ed Van

22

Life Ed Van

23

Life Ed Van

24

25

50th

Birthday

Family Pursuit

Day

26

Life Ed Van

27

Life Ed Van

28 29 30

End of Term 1

2.30pm Dismissal

31

April 1

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR

Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free;

We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea;

Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare;

In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair!

In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!"

Beneath our radiant southern Cross, We'll toil with hearts and hands;

To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands;

For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine

To advance Australia fair. In joyful strains then let us sing

"Advance Australia fair!"

OUR SCHOOL SONG

There are days that are great at this school,

When it’s a joy to be inside;

But the days that we ought to remember now

Are the days that we really tried.

So put your best foot forward now,

Come on and give it a try.

When you’re at school remember this

And you’ll have a very good time -

So sing out -

(Chorus)

HEPS IS - the school for you and me.

IT IS - the place I’d rather be

AT HEPS - we always do our best.

(Verse 1)

We’re learning to read and write,

We’re starting to ride a bike,

We’re growing in every way.

(Music Break)

We always try to get along,

It isn’t hard to do -

There’s someone there to lend a hand -

To show us the way;

To brighten our day -

We know that -

(Repeat Chorus)

(Verse 2)

We’re doing new things at school,

Learning to swim in the pool.

We’re growing more every day

Tra la la la la

At HEPS!

UNIFORM PRICE LIST AS AT FEBRUARY, 2011

The Uniform Stall is located in the Gymnasium and is open on

MONDAY, 3.15pm to 3.45 pm

WEDNESDAYS 8.40am to 9am

THURSDAY, 8.40 am to 9.00am

Orders (with payment) can be placed at the Office using the attached order form. Payment

can be by cash, cheque (payable to Heathmont East Primary School) or by credit card. The

order will be filled at the next uniform stall day and given to your child .

ITEM

SIZES

PRICE

PANTS

Boot leg pants

Shorts – gaberdine

Shorts - long leg unisex cotton/jersey

Skorts

Unisex gaberdine pants (full length)

4 - 16

4 - 16

4 - 16

4 - 16

4 - 16

$25.00

$20.00

$17.00

$20.00

$16.00

POLO SHIRTS

Long sleeve Polo T shirt (Lacoste)

Short sleeve Polo T shirt (Lacoste)

Band Polo T shirt

6 - 16

Adult

6 - 16

Adult

8 - 16

Adult

$24.00

$26.00

$22.00

$24.50

$25.00

$28.00

WINDCHEATERS

Bomber Jacket – cotton/poly fleecy

Hooded windcheater – cotton/poly fleecy

Round-neck windcheater – cotton/poly fleecy

6 - 16

Adult

6 - 16

Adults

6-16

$38.00

$44.00

$28.00

$33.00

$22.00

SUMMER DRESSES 4 -18 $22.00

WINTER TUNICS– grey/navy and sky check

4 – 6

8 – 10

12 - 16

$56.00

$59.00

$62.00

Art smock Small

Medium

$26.00

$26.00

Chair bag $16.00

Library Bag – nylon with school logo $10.00

Music Bag – nylon with school logo $10.00

School bag Large $35.00

School Hat - Slouch (no logo) S, M, L, XL. $ 8.00

EXCHANGES ONLY WITH RECEIPT AND IF ITEMS ARE NOT NAMED