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Our values: RESPECT, Resilience, Excellence, Safety, Persistence, Encouragement, Creativity and Tolerance Calendonia Drive, Eltham North 3095 Ph: 9431 1599 Fax:9431 0686 OSHC Ph: 9431 2503 www.glenkps.vic.edu.au/ Office Hours: 8.15am– 4.00pm Email: [email protected] LINKLETTER Issue 33 30th October 2014 DIARY Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future 2014 - TERM 4 Mon 3rd Nov Curriculum Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Tue 4th Nov Cup Day NO SCHOOL Thu 6th Nov Special Lunch Sushi Fun Day Mega Fete Information Sessions 7.30pm Fri 7th Nov State Orienteering Regional Basketball Finals Tue 11th Nov Grade 2 Fern Gully Day Camp Tue 12th Nov Grade 3 StartSmart incursion Regional Softball Finals Thu 13th Nov Grade 1 BBQ Wed 19th Nov 2015 Prep-Parent Information Sessions 7.30-pm8.30pm OFFICE HOURS 8.15am-4.00pm WHOLE SCHOOL EVACUATION PRACTICE Yesterday we had another whole school evacuation practice. We do this at least two - three times a year and each time we practise another scenario. Our emergency management plan is very comprehensive and takes into account the possibility of evacuating to an onsite area, off-site or to stay indoors in a lock-down situation. Our whole school is able to be evacuated and assembled in less than fifteen minutes with every student accounted for in that time, even those students who may have been at the office, doing a monitor’s job or at the toilet. Our evacuation practice yesterday was supervised and observed by a representative from Dynamiq, (formerly EMQ) an emergency management provider whom we have worked with for the last five years. At least once every year, one of our evacuation or lockdown practices is observed and feedback is provided to ensure that we continue to ‘fine tune’ our organisation and response in a potential emergency situation. Staff also participate in an annual emergency management training session which was held from 3.30 - 5pm yesterday. This session is facilitated by Dynamiq and ensures we are kept up to date with any systemic and or legislative changes along with informative discussions about our procedures and responses in range of different scenarios. So if your child came home from school yesterday saying that we had to evacuate the building, then they were right, we did do this. Was it an emergency situation though? No it wasn’t but it was a practice just in case we do have an emergency situation to deal with and respond to. PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR The development of a grade structure is the first part of a complicated process in planning for next year. The number of classes we have is determined by the number of enrolments which then determines how many teachers and classrooms we are entitled to have. The placement of students into classes is the second part of this complicated planning process which needs to take into account the following variables:- • the academic needs of each child and making sure that each grade has a reasonable spread of academic abilities • having a reasonably even mix of boys and girls although gender imbalances at times makes this difficult to achieve. • having similar class sizes (P-2, in the low 20’s and between 25 - 28 in yrs 3-6) • taking into account both negative and positive influences of some students on each other and ensuring a spread of children with particular behavioural needs. Children can sometimes be split for behavioural reasons or for encouraging greater independence • the social needs of children including current friendship groups, their ability to make new friends and their level of confidence and independence in the company of others. Children do have input into selecting a friend to be with but can’t be guaranteed of a successful outcome depending on some of the other considerations that also have to be taken into account • parent requests based only on the educational and/or social needs of their child If you would like to have input into helping to develop a suitable 2015 grade structure then look for information and a link to a planning grid on the home page of our website. Those who try this exercise each year generally find that it isn’t easy to do! Good luck! Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:
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Calendonia Drive, Eltham North 3095 Ph: 9431 1599 Fax:9431 0686 OSHC Ph: 9431 2503 www.glenkps.vic.edu.au/ Office Hours: 8.15am– 4.00pm
Email: [email protected]
LINKLETTER Issue 33 30th October 2014
DIARY
Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future
2014 - TERM 4
Mon 3rd Nov
Curriculum Day NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Tue 4th Nov Cup Day NO SCHOOL Thu 6th Nov Special Lunch Sushi Fun Day Mega Fete Information Sessions 7.30pm Fri 7th Nov State Orienteering Regional Basketball Finals Tue 11th Nov Grade 2 Fern Gully Day Camp Tue 12th Nov Grade 3 StartSmart incursion Regional Softball Finals Thu 13th Nov Grade 1 BBQ Wed 19th Nov 2015 Prep-Parent Information Sessions 7.30-pm8.30pm
OFFICE HOURS 8.15am-4.00pm
WHOLE SCHOOL EVACUATION PRACTICE
Yesterday we had another whole school evacuation practice. We do this at least two -three times a year and each time we practise another scenario. Our emergency management plan is very comprehensive and takes into account the possibility of evacuating to an onsite area, off-site or to stay indoors in a lock-down situation. Our whole school is able to be evacuated and assembled in less than fifteen minutes with every student accounted for in that time, even those students who may have been at the office, doing a monitor’s job or at the toilet.
Our evacuation practice yesterday was supervised and observed by a representative from Dynamiq, (formerly EMQ) an emergency management provider whom we have worked with for the last five years. At least once every year, one of our evacuation or lockdown practices is observed and feedback is provided to ensure that we continue to ‘fine tune’ our organisation and response in a potential emergency situation.
Staff also participate in an annual emergency management training session which was held from 3.30 - 5pm yesterday. This session is facilitated by Dynamiq and ensures we are kept up to date with any systemic and or legislative changes along with informative discussions about our procedures and responses in range of different scenarios.
So if your child came home from school yesterday saying that we had to evacuate the building, then they were right, we did do this. Was it an emergency situation though? No it wasn’t but it was a practice just in case we do have an emergency situation to deal with and respond to.
PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
The development of a grade structure is the first part of a complicated process in planning for next year. The number of classes we have is determined by the number of enrolments which then determines how many teachers and classrooms we are entitled to have. The placement of students into classes is the second part of this complicated planning process which needs to take into account the following variables:-
• the academic needs of each child and making sure that each grade has a reasonable spread of academic abilities
• having a reasonably even mix of boys and girls although gender imbalances at times makes this difficult to achieve.
• having similar class sizes (P-2, in the low 20’s and between 25 - 28 in yrs 3-6)
• taking into account both negative and positive influences of some students on each other and ensuring a spread of children with particular behavioural needs. Children can sometimes be split for behavioural reasons or for encouraging greater independence
• the social needs of children including current friendship groups, their ability to make new friends and their level of confidence and independence in the company of others. Children do have input into selecting a friend to be with but can’t be guaranteed of a successful outcome depending on some of the other considerations that also have to be taken into account
• parent requests based only on the educational and/or social needs of their child
If you would like to have input into helping to develop a suitable 2015 grade structure then look for information and a link to a planning grid on the home page of our website. Those who try this exercise each year generally find that it isn’t easy to do! Good luck!
Jill RamsayJill RamsayJill RamsayJill Ramsay
PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:
CANTEEN
JINGLE BELLS?? SANTA?? YES! it’s coming up to Christmas!
You need to shop, so start now and help GK!!
DON’T FORGET our PFA Incentive Program and remember the $$$ you
spend will help raise funds for our school.
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TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 2014
This year’s GK Twilight Christmas Concert will be held on Monday evening, December 15th. The
Concert will be begin at 6 pm. As a final fund-raiser for the year, our fabulous PFA will be run-
ning a Christmas raffle and also will hold a ‘Sausage Sizzle’ on the night. On sale will be soft
drinks and plenty of hot, delicious sausages ready to eat before the concert. It promises to be a
wonderful evening for all. Stay tuned for further updates, and please mark this special GK
ROSTER:
BACK ON THE COUNTER SALES MENU FOR TERM 4:
Frozen Oranges (1/4 orange piece) 30c each
Frozen UFO’s (Pineapple Rings) 50c each
Sunshine Jelly (Jelly cup with pineapple ring) $1 each
Sushi Fun Day order forms must be in by 9am tomorrow (Fri 31st Oct). Remember to select which type of sushi you would like and how many, as well as making sure your name and grade are on your order. Please note that there will be no other lunches available on Thursday 6th November. If you have mis-placed your order form, you can print one off from the website or use the one included in this newsletter.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the 2nd Tuesday, 3rd or 4th Wednesday and 4th Thursday of the month AND FOR 2015!! If you can help out once a month, 9am to 11.45am Tuesday to Thursday, please contact me in the canteen with your details. I am available Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm (I am not always able to chat Fridays until after 11.30am).
Thanks, Suzi Cunningham
DAY & DATE NAMES
Tuesday 5th November CUP DAY HOLIDAY
Wednesday 6th November M Trainor; G Sinclair
Thursday 7th November G Enayati; L Tancredi; L Wilson (& Sushi Day Helpers)
Friday 8th November Y Whiteman; A Miller; L Brandt
Attention Grade 5 parents — 2015 GRADE 6 JACKETS
Sample jackets are now available at the school office for parents to personally size their own child for next year’s grade
6 jacket. These will be available until Friday November 7th. When requesting your child’s size, it is important to
factor in that these jackets will be worn next winter and throughout 2015 and that room for growth should be allowed.
Please note that it is essential that a parent actually oversee the fitting of the jacket, as no changes will be made after
the order is finally submitted.
Please contact the office if you need additional time in order to complete this. Regards, Kate Rodgers
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FULL NAME: ……………………………………………………………………
GRADE: …………………………………………….
I would like ______ sushi at $3 per roll TOTAL: $__________ QUANTITY
COOKED TUNA ROLL – tuna, lettuce, light mayo & rice
CHICKEN TERIYAKI ROLL – chicken in teriyaki sauce, cucumber, light mayo & rice
VEGETARIAN ROLL – avocado, carrot, cucumber, tofu, light mayo & rice
All orders will be provided with soy sauce
PLEASE RETURN BY 9AM Friday, 31st October, 2014
*** NO OTHER LUNCH ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS DAY ***
No late orders accepted/No refunds given. No paper bag required.
____________________________________________________________________
PARENT HELPERS REQUIRED FROM 10AM to 11AM
NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
CONTACT ph: ……………………………………………………. (Mobile preferred)
THURSDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER,
SPORTS NEWS
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STATE ATHLETICS
Outstanding performances were produced by the GK students that competed at the
State Primary Schools Athletics Championships held at Lakeside Track on Mon-
day.
The highlight was Josh P’s outstanding performance to win Silver in the 11 yr
boys triple jump. Josh produced a personal best jump of 9.8m to equal the gold
medal winning jump only to be beaten on count back. The 12/13 yr boys relay team
of Sam S, Kane F, Julian L and Lucas W and girls relay team of Kiara F, Macken-
zie C, Rhiannon S and Makayla P performed exceptionally well to win through
their heats to qualify for the final, with the boys finishing 4th and girls finishing 6th
place overall. Gr 5 student Jack C produced a great run in his 200m heat to qualify
for the final where he finished 8th. Lucas W competed to the best of his ability in
the 100m heats to finish 5th overall.
Congratulations to all of these students, to reach State level is a brilliant effort.
David Blackburn
( PE Teacher )
12/13 Boys RELAY TEAM 12/13 GIRLS RELAY TEAM
Grade 5 Parents
Xmas Dinner
With entertainment by
‘Lily in the Middle’
(Mrs Bevan’s band)
When : Friday 5th December
Time : 7:00pm
Where : Eira Café Bar Lounge
1 Pryor St, Eltham
RSVP : Tracey Russell (0412 581 887)
28th November 2015
GRADE 5 XMAS DINNERGRADE 5 XMAS DINNERGRADE 5 XMAS DINNERGRADE 5 XMAS DINNER
The 5 WEEK 5 CENT CHALLENGE is
a fundraising activity by the Parents
and Friends Association (PFA).
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PREP TRANSITION 2014/2015
Your help is needed! This is an invitation to parents at GK to become involved in welcoming our 2015 prep families2015 prep families2015 prep families2015 prep families.
Listed below are the dates we require assistance. There are three orientation sessions and one orientation day to cater for. All sessions require help setting & packing up, serving,
mingling and chatting with new families!
Donations of plates of morning tea and general assistance is required in the morning ses-sions.
Please contact me via phone or e-mail so I can ensure we have all sessions covered. Thank-ing you all in advance.
WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2015 PREP PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT 7pm
(OSHC room).
Orientation Sessions
These orientation sessions include a Teddy Bears Picnic with our current 2014 preps.
Children are required to bring their favourite teddy with them as well as their lunch.
1. Monday 24th NovemberMonday 24th NovemberMonday 24th NovemberMonday 24th November 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am –––– 12.20pm 12.20pm 12.20pm 12.20pm
(St.Helena Pre-School , Briar Hill Pre-School , Wattletree Pre-School).
2. Tuesday 25th NovemberTuesday 25th NovemberTuesday 25th NovemberTuesday 25th November 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am –––– 12.20pm 12.20pm 12.20pm 12.20pm
(Eltham North Pre-School, Wahroonga Pre-School).
3. Wednesday 26th NovemberWednesday 26th NovemberWednesday 26th NovemberWednesday 26th November 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am –––– 12.20pm12.20pm12.20pm12.20pm
(All other Pre Schools & Child Care Centres)
Assistance required in all morning sessions to serve tea, cof-fee & biscuits.
Orientation Day
Thursday 11th December 9.15amThursday 11th December 9.15amThursday 11th December 9.15amThursday 11th December 9.15am----10.30am10.30am10.30am10.30am
(Approx. 65 preps & new enrolments)
Carol Kovacic
Welcome Committee Convenor
0407 367 318 [email protected]
A HUGE THANKYOU Thankyou to all the PFA and families that provided a
beautiful lunch for all the Teachers and staff to help
celebrate World Teachers Day on Thursday 30th.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
