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 7 Fortnight ending

May 17th , 2013

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

MAY

Tuesday 14th

– 17th

NAPLAN

Monday 20th

EDUCATION WEEK

Wednesday 22nd

10.30 National Simultaneous Reading

Thursday 23rd

BIGGEST MORNING TEA 9.20-10.30 in school gym

Tuesday 28th

District Cross Country at 12.30pm Domeney Reserve

JUNE

Saturday 1st Working Bee

Monday 3rd

Grade1/2 Wood Magic Incursion

Tuesday 4th

Prep Excursion to Heathmont Shops

Thursday 6th

Level 3 Excursion to Warburton

Monday 10th

QUEENS BIRTHDAY

Tuesday 11th

Sustainability Day

Wednesday 12th

CSIRO Natural Disaster Incursion

Thursday 13th

Level 4 Excursion to Warburton

Monday 17th

Level 2 Science works Excursion

Friday 28th

END OF TERM 2 (2.30PM DISMISSAL)

AIM HIGH @ HEPS

Dear parents,

EDUCATION WEEK

Monday 20

th May to Friday 24

th May is Education Week; a

time that we come together as a whole school community to

celebrate the successes in education. You are welcome to

share the experience. Below is a list of events taking place

throughout the week:

You are welcome to come and observe us in action at the

following times:

Tuesday 21st May 9.00am – 11.00am All classrooms open

Thursday 23rd

May 6.30pm – 8.00pm School Open

Friday 24th May 9.00am – 10.00am Whole School Assembly

Special events planned for Thursday evening are as follows:

* Various instrumental performances Around the school

* Choir performance In the BER at 7.00pm

* Multi-media highlights of special events Around the school

* Maths and Literacy activities In various classrooms

* Food Technology/Science Facility New and on display

* Resource Centre New and on display

* Artwork displays Around the school

* Level 4, iPad learning activities BER classrooms

* All classrooms open

* Student hosted Friday morning assembly Friday 9.00am

* Band Performance Friday 9.00am

Monday 20th

May 7.00pm – 8.00pm 2014 Prep Information Evening

Tours will be available throughout Education Week for any new and interested families.

Feel free to make an appointment; and we will endeavour to cater.

Please contact the school office on 9729 5439.

If you shop at Eastland, take the time to look at our visual arts display on the ground floor near the Dick

Smith store; thank you to Janine Sutton, Sue Fraser and our talented students for providing such a quality

representation of our school.

SCHOOL UNIFORM / UNIFORM SHOP

You will appreciate that there are challenges during a period of change and transition. We are aiming to

have our uniform items available at the Ringwood East store by the end of this term. This will mean that

some uniform items may not be available as we sell off garments at the current uniform shop and stock

becomes readily available at the new outlet.

INSIGHTS to BULLYING I have attached to this newsletter an article by Michael Grose, an acknowledged parent educator, ‘What

bullying isn’t, and what to do when it happens’. I recommend that you take the time to read this as he

spells out the difference between bullying and the normal day to day confrontations that we should let our

children experience and address, so that they are able to cope with an array of social interactions and

build up resilience which will provide them the necessary skills to develop into well-adjusted young

adults.

Kind regards,

Kitty Allard.

Principal.

Hi everyone, We are Heathmont East Primary Schools year six school captains, and house captains. After an excursion

to Bayswater North Primary School, we have set ourselves a task for the term.

We’re building our project at the moment, and have set a timeline so we finish our task on time, ready for

the ‘sustainability day’ on June 11th.

What we would love to achieve is to have the cleanest possible school yard in the area!

We have written a rap to help motivate all year levels in the school to stop littering and help the

environment.

How litter can affect marine animals:

Many marine animals confuse plastic bags, balloons, bait packets, lolly wrappers and rubber with prey

and so they eat these things that aren’t really food! Plastic bags and balloons floating in the water look

like jelly fish. Turtles often eat them and choke or starve to death because they have so much plastic in

their stomachs. Seabirds eat polystyrene balls and plastic buoys after confusing them for fish eggs and

crustaceans. This makes them very sick!

That is only a few of the examples of what rubbish can do to harm our marine animals.

How does rubbish get into the sea?

When you drop your litter on the ground it will eventually reach the seas and maybe an animal’s stomach.

When the litter is lying on the ground, the wind will carry the litter into the drains. The rubbish

mayfollow the drains down to the Ocean and to the marine animals’ environment.

You and I can make a difference to the world. We may not be able to completely stop this problem

worldwide but every piece of rubbish we pick up counts!!

From Amy, Samuel T, Abbey, Chris, Paige, Xavier, Breanna, Liam, Angie and Sam P.

Year 6 ‘Smash That Trash’ Leaders

PARENT MUSICIANS WANTED! The Parents’ Association are planning a Bush Dance demonstration at the November

Carnival. If you are interested in joining the HEPS Bush band, led by Jude Harper and

Megan Wall, please see Miss Yeates for more information and further contact details!

Be responsible-Why, when people around us may not be????? In the last few weeks I have had a number of children say to me:

“Some of my friends are being mean all of a sudden!” “I don’t seem to have got on very well with my friend for some time now. What do I do?”

or

“My friend doesn’t want to play with me anymore”.

Here are 5 “more” thoughts, following on from last newsletter........

6. Be willing to say “sorry” if you know you have hurt someone.

7. If the other person does not say sorry too, that is not your problem.

8. Each of us is responsible for our own behaviour ; we are not responsible for the behaviour of

others.

9. You may not end up being as good a friend as you had hoped, but always try to say hello,

smile and where possible have a chat.

10. Remember HEPS Motto, “Aim High”, so treat others as you would like to be treated

yourself!

Libby

(Chaplain)

RESPONsIBILITY

HEPS is selling the Entertainment Book again this year and will be

available for purchase at the school office. Please click on the link

below to look through the virtual book. Great value at $65.00 with

$13.00 towards school fundraising. http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/about/Tell-me-More/Melbourne

GAMES CLUBS!

We are planning to start two games clubs this term.

Prep to 2 games club and a Year 3-6 games club.

DONATIONS…

We are wondering if anyone in our school community has games at home

that are no longer in use that could be donated to the games clubs?

Please drop your games into the office and we promise they will be enjoyed by the HEPS children! Thank

you to the Mullenger family for their wonderful donations.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE YOUR TIME?

The games clubs will run between 1.40-2.30pm, during lunchtime. (Days yet to be decided)

A HEPS staff member will supervise the club, however, it is always great to have friendly, caring adults

to help the children learn new games and get along with each other.

If you are interested in coming along to assist children in games club, please contact me at the office.

Thanks!

Chris Finighan

Student Wellbeing

97295439

Facilities and Grounds Committee Inviting new members to join our committee for 2013!

We are looking for new members who would like to contribute to the care and

upkeep of our wonderful school, and would like to invite interested parents to

join our friendly and enthusiastic facilities and grounds team.

In the past, some of our achievements include erection of additional play

equipment, improvement of oval and drainage, better emergency vehicle access

to the school, annual maintenance and major works planning, and of course the organisation of working

bees.

Please come on over and see our exciting new facility and meet the team, or give me a call on the number

below if you would like to discuss how you would like to be involved.

Hope to hear from you!

Chris Finighan

Facilities and Grounds Convenor

97295439

Come and have a cuppa to help tip the balance

in the fight against cancer.

Please come along for a cuppa and a tasty treat to support the Cancer Council

and Australia's Biggest Morning Tea!

On: Thursday 23rd May 2013

Time: 9.20am - 10.30am in the school gym.

If you wish to make a larger donation, please go the The Cancer Councils website

http://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/, go to "Get Involved" and scroll down to "Find a

morning tea", scroll down to select the state - VIC and then enter hosts name "Rebecca Hayes"

(parent of Olivia in 1/2D). On the page you can make a donation and leave a message too. Thank

you for your support.

TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2013 for their 3, 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Spain will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!

HEPS HARRIERS Students can come on Monday and Wednesday lunch time

from 1:40 - 2:05 pm and meet either myself or Mrs. Hassan at Sandland. This will continue until District Cross

Country the 28th May.

PAYMENTS

We would like to remind parents that

payments should be made via your child’s

classroom. This also promotes your child’s

sense of responsibility. Naturally if you

require EFT payments via a pin you are most

welcome to come to the office.

YOGA STARTS MONDAY MAY 6TH

AT LUNCHTIME

CHESS STARTS MONDAY 13

TH AT LUNCTIME

PLEASE COLLECT A FORM AT THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE

INTERESTED

STUDENT OF THE WEEK ANGUS POTE 1/2A

For always making a special effort with his handwriting. CHARLIE 1/2A

For always completing his work with care.

BEAUTIFUL PREP B

For your enthusiasm on our zoo visit. You all remembered

and shared so many details!

EH K’LU SOE PREP C

For being such a friendly, positive friend in the playground!

ADDY PREP C

For his positive efforts in literacy groups when reading with

the teacher.

ETHAN 1/2B

For making a magnificently menacing monster from a paper

bag. The crazy hair was a scream! Great work Ethan.

ALICIA 4B

For your positive attitude when completing a Maths task.

Your addition skills are amazing, one page just wasn’t

enough!

MADDY 4B

For the impressive persuasive writing piece you are working

on. You are using great techniques to convince me to agree

with you.

BOYS 5/6 SOFTBALL TEAM

For improvement and fantastic effort in softball. You showed

great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Well done boys. Keep

it up!

ZACK 3B

For creating an interesting persuasive writing piece. I love

the way you used different strategies to help support your

argument.

KELLAN 1/2F

For your ‘can do’ attitude and twisting balloons even when

they kept popping on you. So proud of you!

PETER 3A

For your huge improvement in presentation. Keep it up mate!

ETHAN 1/2C

For an amazing week of quality work. You have focused and

worked hard. Well done!

WILLIAM 1/2D

Being a cheerful and responsible class member and always

doing your best! Great stuff legend!!

OLLIE PREP B

Ollie for his quiet enthusiasm and for exploring and

experimenting with different ideas and materials in Art.

MADELEINE 1/2E

A beautiful attitude in all things to do with school. Excellent

work in all areas and a wonderfully caring attitude! Cool

Bananas!!

COURTNEY 1/2G

For making such fabulous improvements to her handwriting

this week. What a superstar!

REESE 5B

For excellent dedication to Naplan practise. You are a clever

student Reese, keep up the hard work!!

BRODIE 3C

For showing persistence and remaining focussed when

completing your practise Naplan reading test. Well done

Brodie.

KELSEY 3C

For always producing work of a very high standard. You are

a delight to have in the class and set yourself high standards.

Great effort.

NOAH 1/2A

For being a polite, friendly and helpful member of the grade.

Thank you.

AMELIE 1/2A

For actively participating in our maths activities on Friday.

Great work.

Maroondah Girl Guides

VACANCIES For girls of all ages in all units of Girl Guides in the Maroondah area We provide a unique, girls only space. Make new friends, learn new skills and experience adventure. For all enquiries please ring Jan McMenamin 9725 0760

"Greenwood Park Kindergarten is holding it's open day on Saturday 25th of May from 10am to 12pm, located at Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. We welcome families who may be looking to enrol children into a 3 or 4 year old kinder program in 2014. Enrolment information will be available on the day or via the MIKA website. For further information, please see www.greenwoodparkkinder.org.au or phone 9870 8881"

PARENTS’ WALKING

GROUP 2013 Time: straight after assembly

Place: Meet at Prep playground

Day: Each Tuesday, starting

Tuesday March 5th.

MUMS AND DADS VERY WELCOME!

IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE SCHOOL YOU

ARE EXPECIALLY WELCOME!

SEE YOU THERE!

LIBBY

CHAPLAIN

CANTEEN ROSTER

Canteen Manager Vicki Allan

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

WE

Friday May 17th

Justine Olsen

Jo Taylor

Monday May 20th

Julie Maxwell

Wednesday May 22nd

Jeanine Chiefari

Friday May 24th

Emma Fullarton

Sue Tilbrook

Monday May 27th

Sally Fathers

Wednesday May 29th

Michelle Chamberlain

Friday May 31st Nicky Marron

Christy Norris

Monday June 3rd

Nikki Arbuckle

Wednesday June 5th

Georgina Van

Stekelenberg

THANK-YOU FOR

YOURCONTINUED

SUPPORT.

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.

For your convenience we would like to remind you that payments for excursions,

swimming and other school activities can be made directly via the school’s bank account.

ACCOUNT NAME: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063 – 191

ACCOUNT NO: 1003 9330

Please ensure the family name and excursion details are noted on the payment.

PAVER FORMS are available at the office $27.00, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Please collect a template

Join our School Rewards Program and every

time a student, family or staff member

purchases a pair of shoes from the Athlete’s

foot stores, $5.00 goes back to our school in

the form of sports uniforms and equipment.

Habitat for Humanity is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation that exists to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to AUSTRALIAN families

in need.

ReStore is Habitat for Humanity’s retail outlet presently located in 2 locations:

RINGWOOD - 16 Pilgrim Court 9872 3530

Opening Hrs: 9am – 5pm (Mon to Fri)

BAYSWATER - 172 Canterbury Road 9729 6889

Opening Hrs: 10am -5pm (Tues to Fri) & (10am-2pm Sat)

We have both NEW product (donated by manufacturers) and PRE LOVED (donated by the general public) for sale - Approx 60% of our

stock is new.

This allows us to sell products for around 50% off RRP

We are contacting local Businesses, Community Groups, Churches, Schools, Mens Sheds etc., within a 15 klm radius of our Restores’, in

the hope of increasing our $ turnover.

We presently have a large quantity of new product for SALE including –

Cleaning products

Safety wear

Tiles @ $10-$20m2

Brand New (flat packed) Office Furniture

Reply email for a photo /price list for any of these items which are selling quickly.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you require further information.

Please let us know if you do not wish to be listed on our data base and we shall remove your contact details.

Yours in Anticipation and Thanks,

John Graham

ReStore Manager

Habitat for Humanity

16 Pilgrim Court

Ringwood Vic 3134

Tel: +61 (03) 9872 3530

Mobile: 0423 165 320

email: jgraham@habitat.org.au

Web: www.habitat.org.au/vic

Carnival Rides Wristband Pre Purchase or Layby

To receive the Pre Purchase discount offers please complete the form below and return to

the office with your lay by deposit or full payment no later than Friday 25th

October 2013

Family

Name:

Contact

Number:

Eldest Child

Name:

Grade:

Date Opened:

Wristband A: $23.00 each or $28.00 on Carnival day – Full access to all rides.

Wristband B: $15.00 each or $20.00 on Carnival day – Limited access to junior rides only.

Child’s Name Please tick for

Wristband A ($23)

Please tick for

Wristband B ($15)

Amount Paid

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Payments can also be made as a direct debit into the school account. Our account details are as follows:

Account Name: Heathmont East Primary School Official Account

BSB: 063-191

Account Number: 1003 9330

Please ensure that your family name and “wristbands” is noted with your payment when paying by direct

debit.

Angry Bird Slap Bands are only available with pre-purchased Carnival Ride Wristbands that have been paid in

full.

Pre Purchase Ride Wristbands and Angry Bird Slap Bands will be available for collection between 3.45pm –

4.15pm Friday 8 November 2013 or from 11.30am on Carnival Day.

Pre Purchase discount offer closes at 3.30pm Friday 25th October 2013

Office use only:

Number of

Wristbands:

Number of Angry

Birds Slap Bands: Collected:

If you wish to pay by credit card, please complete the following section and return to the office.

Please find

enclosed: $ being payment in full / deposit (please circle) for Ride Wristband/s

Cardholders

Name: Expiry

Date: /

Cardholders

Signature:

Signed:

/

/2013