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Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Phone: 9803 8311 Website: www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au

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Issue 19

1st November, 2018

VICTORIAN STATE ELECTION ON SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

The next Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 24th November 2018 to elect the fifty-ninth Parliament of Victoria, including all eighty-eight seats in the Legislative Assembly and forty in the

Legislative Council The election will be conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission and the incumbent government entered into a caretaker mode at the end of October. Forest Hill is a marginal seat, requiring a swing in votes of between six and ten per cent. Burwood Heights Primary School is the polling booth for the community so it will be a busy day on-site on Election Saturday.

NATIONAL APOLOGY TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF INSTITUIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Sexual Abuse Apology was made on 22nd October, where the tragic and widespread abuse of children and young people in government and non-government institutions was acknowledged. The five-year Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which delivered its findings in December, found that victims and survivors were not always believed or that they were deliberately ignored. The national apology has sent an important message to victims and survivors that we hear you and we see you. It speaks volumes to say that, as a nation, we are deeply sorry for the fear, intimidation, abuse and violence experienced by so many, and the lifelong impact this has had. Victims and survivors suffered abuse in a range of institutional settings, including in schools across all education sectors, where they were meant to be safe from harm, where they should have led happy and healthy lives. At the Department of Education and Training, keeping children and young people safe and protected while they are in the care of our early childhood centres, schools and higher education services is of paramount importance. The Department is working with the whole of the Victorian government to implement recommendations from the royal commission. This will build on the work already done to introduce the Child Safe Standards, a reportable conduct scheme, and landmark child information sharing legislation. A National Redress Scheme is available to people who have experienced child sexual abuse in government institutions. Through the scheme people can apply for support and access to counselling, a monetary redress payment, and a personal apology and direct personal response from the responsible institution.

REMINDERS

We welcomed our 2019 Prep students on 26th October and the second Transition Programme will be held tomorrow, with the third on 9th November and the final session, 16th November.

A Prep 2019 Information Night will be held on Tuesday, 13th November 2018.

Junior Sports Day is always a fun-filled time for our Junior School students and their parents and on 20th November we are planning to keep up the tradition of having fun whilst participating in sporting activities. More information to follow later.

The Dance and Glee Concert is a “not-to-be-missed” event on 5th December. To see our students perform at the level they do is extremely moving. Not only will our students be performing but also our Parent Dance Group!

Seven weeks until Christmas!

WHITEHORSE SPRING FESTIVAL

The sun was shining, a gentle breeze was blowing and the families had gathered in front of the stage. Then the entertainment commenced and what a treat it was. The Sapphire, Diamond, Star, Crystal and Sparkle Dance Troupes; and all three Glee Clubs earned the resounding applause they received for their talented display of dance and singing.

What a privilege it was for all who witnessed the talent and enthusiasm of our young performers and shared this community time together.

A special thank you to Mrs Whiteoak, Mr Miet, Ms Redlich, Ms King, Ms Lethbridge, Mrs Ramsay, Mrs Millen, Mrs van der Lugt, and Miss Whitelaw for either teaching the students or supervising on the day.

MARKET STALLS PREPARED AND OPERATED BY SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS - AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS.

Our Senior School students undertook a fundraising project recently to raise funds for “our” school in

Gupta, Nepal. No one could have possibly anticipated the results. Students planned their project in

groups, conscientiously implemented and executed their plans. The E,Wood Centre was abuzz with

excitement and activity, as all classes had the opportunity to purchase goods from the many stalls in

place. From the sale of books, to cakes, ice cream, biscuits, guessing games, purchasing tickets for a

Talent Show and much more, the excitement was palpable, as stall owners advertised their wares and

bargained with prospective customers. Their record keeping of sales was exemplary. The amount

raised (still finishing off the Talent Quest) will be close to a staggering $2,000.00. This will purchase

many resources for the children of Gupta.

It was indeed a more than outstanding project by our Senior School team – staff and students.

I congratulate all the Senior School students and the staff who had guided and supported the students

in this “real life” enterprise from inception to completion.

Colour used in the run

For anyone with asthma or other concerns, the colour used in the event is 99%

cornstarch, and the following breakdown for the various colours:

CAS: 1934-21-0 Acid Yellow 23 CAS: 2783-94-0 C.I. Food Yellow 3 CAS: 16423-68-0 C.I. Food Red 14 CAS: 3567-69-9 C.I. Food Red 3 CAS: 2611-82-7 C.I. Food Red 7 CAS: 3844-45-9 Acid Blue 9 CAS: 860-22-0 C.I. Food Blue 1

These dyes are present at <1% and are considered non-hazardous.

Colour Run4fun

Colour Run4Fun, Market & Food Trucks – 29th November 2018

Traditional fundraising

For those without computers, or who prefer their child

to not participate in the online awards program, the

Sponsorship Booklet has capacity at the back of the

book to fundraise without prizes. As your child raises

money, please bring it to Reception, so we can bank the

money (and keep tally) for them.

Online fundraising Many families have already

set up their child’s online pro-

file. Thanks for jumping on

board to support this exciting,

inaugural event! Don’t forget

to enter the code on page five

of their booklet to see if they

if they are already a winner. Market Stallholders sought

If you run a small business or know someone who

would like to have a stall at our market, please

email Robyn with details

(bell.robyn.L@edumail.vic.gov.au) and she’ll send

an Info Pack out. Stall cost is $20.00. BYO table.

Sponsorship opportunities

We are looking for five businesses to

sponsor each of the colour stations for the

run. If you know of a business that might be

interested, please email Robyn with details

(bell.robyn.L@edumail.vic.gov.au) and she

will send a Sponsors Proposal out.

FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER MUSIC CONCERT

MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER SENIOR SCHOOL FIRE ED

TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER MELBOURNE CUP DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY

FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

REAL LIFE ADVENTURE – CLOWNING AROUND

TUESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER PREP 2019 INFORMATION NIGHT

FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER JUNIOR MOVIE NIGHT

SAUSAGE SIZZLE

MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL

TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS

KINDERGARTEN 2019 INFORMATION NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER CURRICULUM DAY

FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER MIDDLE SCHOOL EXCURSION TO HEALESVILLE

SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER STATE ELECTIONS

SAUSAGE SIZZLE & CAKE STALL

MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER REAL LIFE ADVENTURES – HORSE POWER

TUESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER TRANSITION “WITHIN SCHOOL” PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER COLOUR RUN4FUN/MARKET STALLS/FOOD

MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2019 LEADERS’ SPEECHES

WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER DANCE AND GLEE CONCERT

FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER REAL LIFE ADVENTURES – POWER OF WATER

MONDAY 10TH DECEMBER P-2 SWIMMING PROGRAMME COMMENCES

TUESDAY 11TH DECEMBER YEAR SIX ORIENTATION

WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES

SENIOR SCHOOL EXCURSION

FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER STUDENT REPORTS TO PARENTS

ASSEMBLY – CHRISTMAS RAFFLE DRAWN

MONDAY 17TH DECEMBER FINAL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING FOR 2018

TUESDAY 18TH DECEMBER YEAR SIX GRADUATION

FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER LAST DAY OF 2018 SCHOOL YEAR. DISMISSAL –

1.30 P.M.

FAREWELL ASSEMBLY

Bacon & Egg Rolls for sale

8.00am -10.30am Sausage Sizzle from

10.30am onwards

Cake Stall from

9.00am onwards

Poppies for Sale!

On Friday 2nd November and Monday the 5th November the SRC will be selling poppies, keyrings and bracelets on the decking. The items range from $2.00 - $10.00. All money raised will go towards the RSL Anzac Appeal.

PREP AND JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS

These students will receive their award at the next assembly: Friday 9th November, 2.45pm

Prep C: Elina W & Phillip P, Prep D: Coan M & Mady S, Prep H: Jenny T & Daniela S,

1/2A: Cassandra L & Wilson Z, 1/2J: Amelia G & Jacob B, 1/2M: Yasmin I & Jeanelle W, 1/2P: Jed

P & Jessica B, 1/2W: Zara F & Clementine B, 3/4B: Jürgen B & Gwen M, 3/4E: Angelina S & Gabrielle

L, 3/4R: Ethan C & Lexie W, 3/4S: Holly H-T and Curtis W, 5/6E: Trow C & Imogen A, 5/6K: Robbie B

& Caeden S, 5/6L: Chris I & Acacia K, 5/6M: Jamila B & Alistair L, 5/6P: Isabella N & Harris L,

Visual Arts: Tiya C 3/4R

Chesterfield

Farm

In Prep we are learning about Animal features and what they need to

survive. We went on a very exciting excursion to Chesterfield Farm and

learnt all about different animals. The Farmers took us on a bumpy trac-

tor ride, helped us feed some animals and let us explore animal products

in the Discovery Centre. We really enjoyed the Sheep Herding Show

and watching the farmer sheer a sheep. We all had a turn at milking a

cow and learnt about the products that are made from milk. We had lots

of fun learning about the different animals and their special feature that

help them survive.

Wow! I was so excited because on Wednesday the 24th of October it was the day that I always wanted, today, I could explore the farm! I fed the horses and I milked the cow. My favourite thing was feeding the animals. I learnt about milk products which are ice-cream, chocolate, cheese, yoghurt and cream. We went to the Show Barn to watch the sheep herding show. We went on a tractor ride, to the animal nursery and learnt lots of interesting things at the Discovery Centre. I pat the sheep and they were so fluffy. My favourite animal was the cow because I got to milk it. When I was milking the cow it was fun. I didn’t squeeze too hard because I didn’t want to hurt the cow, the farmer helped me. I saw the goats and I fed them. We had our snack and lunch in a party room. Ches-terfield Farm is my favourite place because all of the animals were so cute. We went

back to school on the bus. I had lots and lots of fun, I love Chesterfield Farm.

By Sierra Prep C

Chesterfield Farm

Senior School Fundraising This semester, the Senior School has partnered with the United World

Schools, as part of their Global Citizenship Badge Programme. In small

groups, the students have been running a series of fundraising events, in

an effort to reach their fundraising target of $1000 USD.

On Monday 22nd October, the whole was invited to participate in the

Market Day Stalls, where they were able to play games, buy second

hand books and a wide selection of delicious treats. Other fundraising

events have included a Talent Show, Film Viewing and Disco.

The students are very proud to have smashed their target and have far

exceeded all expectations. All funds raised will go towards helping disad-

vantaged children gain an education in Gufa Village, Nepal.

English in the Middle

School! We have been up to some exciting things in English in

the Middle School! This term our focus for Reading and

Viewing is the ‘Born Free’ animal books. The four books

we are focusing on include, ‘The Elephant Truck’,

‘Journey to Freedom’, ‘Back to the Blue’ and ‘The Wolf

Watchers’. The theme within these books is animal

conservation and how we can save them. Students are

completing weekly comprehension activities about each

book. This ties in wonderfully with our latest Inquiry

Unit on Endangered Animals.

Our Kindergarten Students at

Kew Traffic School

Spotlight On…

1/2W! 1/2W have been focusing on the

structure of Narratives. We

looked at the characters, setting,

problems and solutions and the

various structures needed for

each part of a story. Students

have concentrated on various

things such as, ‘Sizzling Starts’,

‘Talking Marks’, ‘Punctuation’

and using other words instead of

‘said’, in their writing. Students

planed, wrote, and finally

published their very own, ‘Picture

Story Book’. Enjoy reading our

stories!

USEFUL SCHOOL INFORMATION and friendly reminders!

Lunch Orders

For lunch orders on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, we use Classroom Cuisine.

Orders must be placed before 8:30am and ordered online at www.classroomcuisine.com.au.

For lunch orders on a Tuesday, we use Subway. Orders must be placed at the office by the Thursday prior.

School Supervision

The school yard is supervised in the mornings between 8.35am and 8.50am and in the

afternoon between 3.30pm and 3.45pm.

Students at school before 8.35am will need to go to Before School Care with TheirCare.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is located in the Multi-purpose Room of the E.Wood Centre. It is open on Thursdays from 8:30am – 9:30am and 2.30pm – 3.45pm.

Orders can be handed in to the office at anytime. Please note: payment must be made prior to uniform being received.

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