PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

COVID – 19 It is a worrying and difficult time for us all. Last week the World Health

Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic

reflecting widespread increasing transmission of the virus globally. Travel bans

have also been extended to include Italy, in addition to the existing bans to

the Republic of Korea, Iran and mainland China.

Recently some schools have been closed in response to confirmed COVID-19

cases. These actions are taken on the recommendation of DHHS to allow

time for contact tracing and with the health and safety of staff and students in

the school community in mind.

Categories for contacting DHHS:

the person is a confirmed case of COVID-19

the person is a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past

14 days.

‘Close contact’ is defined by DHHS as someone who has had at least 15

minutes of face-to-face contact with a confirmed case, or shared a closed

space with someone for more than two hours with a confirmed case.

At this stage we do not have a student or staff member in one of the two

above categories so have not needed to take further action.

The Prime Minister announced a number of measures last Friday that all

Premiers have agreed to, on the basis of the advice from Australia’s Chief

Medical Officer and Chief Health Officers of the states and territories.

The measures do not include the closure of early childhood services, schools

or higher education institutions. This position was restated yesterday by

Victoria’s Chief Medical Officer and his letter is attached to this

newsletter.

As a result, Manorvale Primary School will continue to operate as

planned unless and until any further directions are given.

Schools are being provided with a daily update, including over the weekends,

which are emailed to the Principal.

Clearly, however, it is possible that school closures will occur in the coming

weeks. We are planning to ensure the provision of learning continuity for all

students. This may include online learning, the provision of learning materials

in hard copy or the use of learning resources that students can access and

download. Should it become necessary to close the school families will be

notified by SMS, a note with students and via the school’s website. It

is important that we have the correct details for contacting families. An

updated newsletter will be sent home next week.

MANORVALE PRIMARY

SCHOOL NEWS

Department of Education

and Training

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS

Wednesday 2:45 - 3:15pm

Friday 8:45am - 9:15am

Please refer to our “Dates to

Remember“ section of the

newsletter.

Prep Tour Dates

POSTPONED Mon 4:00pm 16/03/20

Tues 12:00pm 17/03/20

Thurs 9:30am 19/03/20

Fri 9:30am 20/03/20

Out of Hours School Care Camp Australia

Ph: 0405 428 328

PAYMENT OPTIONS

* Cash

* Eftpos

* Cheque

* BPay

PARENTING IDEAS

Sponsored by Parents’ Club

SCHOOL OFFICE

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone:

9741 6300

Email: manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Newsletter 4

March 17th, 2020

SCHOOL MISSION

The school’s purpose is to

develop optimistic and

aspirational students who

have the academic and social

foundations to become

responsible citizens.

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Adults and students have been advised to maintain rigorous personal hygiene standards

including washing their hands appropriately, coughing and sneezing procedures and general overall clean-

liness including clothes.

All classrooms have soap and sanitiser. The toilets have soap and hand dryers.

Under the new restrictions the following events have been cancelled for the foreseeable

future

Monday morning assembly will be held in classrooms

Harmony Day Picnic on Thursday

Robotics excursion on Wednesday

Year 5/6 Camp May

All excursions and incursions

2021 Prep Tours

Confidential Student Update Details

If you have changed any contact numbers, emails or residential addresses recently, please fill in the

attached Confidential Student Update form so we have all current contacts on file.

Prep 2021 Enrolment Week

Enrolment for Prep students for 2021 will be held during the week beginning March 16th 2020.

Enrolment forms are available from the office.

End of Term

First term finishes next Friday 27 March 2020. A short assembly will be held in classrooms on Friday

afternoon. Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm on Friday. Student of the Week certificates will be

distributed in the foyer after assembly. The After School Care program will be operating as usual.

There will be no canteen lunches available on that day but counter snacks can be purchased at recess

time.

Parents’ Club will be holding a Baker’s Delight Lunch to be returned by tomorrow.

School re commences on Tuesday 14 April for all students.

Junior School Council - Out of Uniform Day

The JSC Community Crusaders will be holding an out of uniform day to support the Royal Children’s

Hospital Good Friday Appeal on TUESDAY 24 MARCH. Students are invited to participate by making a gold coin donation when they come out of uniform.

Although it is an out of uniform day students are expected to be wearing appropriate clothing for a day’s

work at school. Exposed flesh, inappropriate shoes and offensive writing on tee shirts will result in phone

call to home for more suitable clothing to be delivered. Students still need to be wearing sunhats.

Helen Watson

Principal

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Students of the Week

Congratulations to the students below who were presented with their Student of the Week certificates at last weeks assembly.

Junior School Council and Specialist Captains

Congratulations to all the students below for being elected to Junior

School Council, and as Specialist Captains.

District Swimming Well done to our students who represented Manorvale PS at the District Swimming Carnival earlier in the month.

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Scholastic Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair is a fun event at our school where children can discover a love of books and

ignite a life-long passion for reading. Children read more, understand more, and are more likely to

continue reading when they have access to many books, and have the opportunity to choose what they

read.

This book fair begins after school on Monday, 16th March and will be open before and after school until

Thursday, 19th March.

Please visit the fair with your child/children. There will be great books and fun

things to buy!

This book fair we will have a special session on Thursday, 19th March at 9:00am for parents who may wish to have time to look at the books

available– this is a great opportunity to buy books for presents!

Thanks,

Leanne Molony

Casual Clothes Day The Junior School Council has organised a casual clothes out of uniform day on Tuesday, 24th

March 2020. For the cost of a gold coin donation students are invited to come in casual clothes for the day (correct footwear is required eg: runners).

All the money raised on this day will be donated to The Royal Children’s Hospital - Good Friday Appeal.

JSC

Sports News

Year 3-6 School Cross-Country Day This year we will be holding our years 3 - 6 Cross-Country Day on Friday, 20th March 2020. This

event provides students with an opportunity to trial for the school Cross-Country team. Students who

finish in the top 5 placings for their age group at the trials will be eligible to represent Manorvale Primary

School at the District Cross-Country Carnival. Students will be required to run, jog or walk around the

course (consisting of the school and the school boundary) at their own pace and will only be exempt if a

medical note is supplied. Students will be under strict supervision by staff.

Itinerary:

9:20am - 9:40am: 12/13 boys and girls race (3km - 3 laps of course)

9:40am - 10:00am: 11 boy and girls race (2km - 2 laps of course)

10:00am - 10:20am 10 boys and girls race (2km - 2 laps of course)

10:20am - 10:40am 8/9 boys and girls race (1km - 1 lap of course)

2:20pm - 2:50pm Presentations in the gym with all year 3 to 6 students and staff

Students are expected to wear correct shoes for running and can bring a water drink bottle with them.

Students need to wear their school uniform on the day but can wear a plain t-shirt or polo top of their

house colour if they wish. (No tank tops permitted)

Parents are welcome to attend the event to support the students.

Mr Saker

Parents’ Club News

End of Term Lunches - Bakers Delight All families should have received an order form. Please write clearly the child’s name and class on the

order, and return to the class teacher NO LATER TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, 18TH MARCH

2020. If there are any volunteers available to help on this day please fill in the bottom of the order form.

Fundraising order

Second Hand Uniform Shop Our volunteers run the Second Hand Uniform Shop located down the hall from the staff room.

Please check the lost property basket if you are missing items of clothing. Opening hours are Wed

2:45pm—3:15pm and Friday 8:45am—9:15am. As always donations are accepted at the office any time.

Rochelle Reynolds

Parents’ Club President

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CSEF Application (Camps, Sports, Excursion Fund) To be eligible for CSEF , a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or non-government Victorian primary or secondary school must: On the first day of Term one, or

On the first day of Term two; A) Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession card (PCC) holder, OR B) Be a temporary foster parent, and; C) Submit an application to the school by the due date. Eligibility Date For concession card holders CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term one (28/01/20) or term two (14/04/20).

For any new students or siblings of existing students to Manorvale PS will require a new application filled out and returned to the office for processing.

Please see the office for an application form.

Years 5 & 6 Information Night - Wyndham Central College

(Postponed)

Due to ongoing concerns regarding the health of our community it has been decided to postpone the 2021 Information Evening at Wyndham Central College until further notice.

Please contact the College on 9741 4911 to book your school tour.

Prep News - Prep Breakfast As part of the schools sequential camping program, the prep students will have the opportunity to attend

the prep breakfast at school on Wednesday, 25th March 2020. The students will be having breakfast

at school between 9:15am - 11:00am.

Students will be able to come to school wearing their pyjamas and remain in them for the whole day. Please ensure your child is wearing their regular safe school footwear (no slippers please).

Notes went home with prep students last week. Please contact your child’s teacher if your child has any

food allergies, special dietary/medical needs.

Prep Team

Student Medication Information

ALL student medication must be handed into the office by a parent, who can

complete a medical permission form. This includes any asthma

medications (eg: Ventolin) and asthma plans and non-prescription medication

eg: panadol.

Canteen News The canteen operates Tuesday to Friday. Lunch orders need to be written on a clean paper bag with correct money, class and student name, and handed into the classroom at 9:00am. Snacks are available to purchase at recess.

Breakfast Club News - Tuesday and Thursday Breakfast Club is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 8:55am in the school gymnasium foyer. All students are welcome to attend.

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Lost Property News

There are many articles of clothing in the lost property baskets located just outside the staffroom. If your child is missing any clothing, lunch boxes or drink bottles, please come and have a look in the lost property area. At the end of term, any clothing remaining will be washed up and resold through the Second Hand Uniform Shop.

Music News Congratulations to the Grade 1/2 Choir for their secret courtyard performance during lunchtime last

Thursday 12th March 2020. We sang “A Ram Sam Sam” in canon with clear, strong voices.

PREP SIOMOS

Charlie for making a great effort to

write independently.

Universe for always caring for his

classmates and helping to keep the

classroom tidy and organised.

3/4 KOCISKI Say Ler for his enthusiasm and

concentration when learning about place

value.

April for always asking clarifying questions

when she’s unsure.

PREP PARR

Thomas for actively

participating in his learning.

Anna for actively participating in her

learning.

3/4 RUSSELL

1/2 RIEKSTS

Joel for changing and logging just right

books independently.

Chloe for making

text-to-text connections for prediction

in reading.

3/4 COLE

Ava for her increased efforts in completing

her school work and classroom behaviour.

1/2 REARDON Liam for settling in well at his new

school.

Aiden for his determination to im-

prove his reading.

5/6 DAVIES Stephany for always trying her best in her

work.

Chayse for reading nightly at home.

1/2 ANDERSON Oliver and Caitlyn

for reading at home every night.

5/6 PULFORD Vaifo’Ou for always following class roles

and promoting a positive

environment.

Jasmin for being a caring,

responsible and respectful class member.

1/2 FAIRCLOUGH 5/6 CRAIG

Madiel for challenging himself in writing.

3/4 TADIC Laylah for having a growth mindset

and persisting with challenges.

Jordan for listening respectfully to his

peers.

Isabella for reading each night and

improving her abilities.

5/6 MARTH Fatai and Michel for being responsible

and helpful at our beach day.

MS METZNER

ART

James for consistently

creating with effort, a vivid imagination

and interesting ideas.

Jasmine for outstanding effort and

creativity demonstrated in art

classes.

MR SAKER

PE

MS BELL

MUSIC

Connor for being an active participant at

the Life Saving excursion

Oliver for consistently being a caring class-

mate and friend.

Xander for responsibly managing a clash

between Senior Choir and Robotics.

MR GIBLIN

ICT/LIBRARY

Elijah , Taw Lo , Liam , Max for

assisting the Grade Preps in their first

computer session.

SIGNORA

MAIORANA

LOTE

Aspen for always having a go in Italian.

Logan for fantastic

pronunciation when describing mum and

dad’s physical appearance.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students for being named as Student of the Week for this

week. The certificates will be presented on Monday at 9.00am at whole school assembly.

When Monday is a public holiday certificates will be presented at assembly the

following week.

The Focus For Term 1 Is RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, ASPIRING, CARING

Community News

Manorvale Primary School

232-246 Greaves Street North

P.O. Box 591, Werribee. 3030

Principal: Helen Watson

Assistant Principal: Lily Ibrahim

Phone: 03 9741 6300 Fax: 03 9742 5703 E-mail: manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.manorvaleps.vic.edu.au

TERM DATES 2020 Term 1 28 January to 27 March Term 2 14 April to 26 June Term 3 13 July to 18 September Term 4 5 October to 18 December

SCHOOL HOURS 2020 Start 8.55 am Recess Play 11.00 am to 11.30 am Medication Bell 12.30 pm Lunch in rooms 1.30 pm to 1.40 pm Lunch Play 1.40 pm to 2.10 pm Finish 3.10 pm

Department of Education

and Training

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES To avoid receiving a phone call or a note/letter from the school when your child is absent please remember to contact the school using one of the following methods:

1. Contact the school by telephone on 9741 6300

2. Send an email to

manorvale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au 3. Write a letter or note to the classroom

teacher explaining your child’s absence 4. Verbally inform the classroom teacher.

If families have not advised the school of a student absence, a text message will be sent at 10:15am alerting the family. Families are expected to respond to the school with a reason for the absence as soon as possible.

Up and coming events………………………………... Term 1 March 2020

All Scholastic Book Fair……………………………………… 16-19/03/2020

All Prep Tours @ 4:00pm……………………………………. POSTPONED

All Prep Tours @ 12:00pm…………………………………. POSTPONED

Gr 5/6 Wyndham Central Information Evening……….. POSTPONED

All Harmony Day Picnic……………………………………… POSTPONED

All Prep Tours @ 9:30am…………………………………… POSTPONED

All Prep Tours @ 9:30am…………………………………… POSTPONED

Gr 3-6 School Cross-Country Trials………………………….. 20/03/2020

All Casual Dress Day………………………………………….. 24/03/2020

Prep Prep Breakfast………………………………………………. 25/03/2020

Now offering lessons after school locally at the “Kelly Park Centre”

2b Synnot Street, Werribee

Instrumental Music Lessons

♪ Lessons after school on Mondays in 2020

♪ Prices are 30%+ cheaper than traditional lessons – from $18.50

♪ Structured curriculum achieves results for students!

♪ Exciting performance opportunities – helping build confidence!

♪ Studies support wider learning benefits from instrumental music

- Math and computers (University of California), English (University

of Kansas study), fine motor skills (Harvard Medical School) and

increases in overall IQ (University of Toronto)

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Our Manorvale

Verse 1:

Ciao, and welcome to our school

At Manorvale, it is so cool Supporting our students since 1983

Found on the bend of the Werribee River

It’s kindness and care that we like to deliver

From the Wadawurrung people, to you and to me.

Chorus:

Together we’ll persevere

We’ll respect all our peers

Responsible through the years

At our Manorvale

We always care and share Aspiring to all be fair

We’re ready to be out there

At our Manorvale

Verse 2:

We love our multicultural grades

Our strong community never fades

Maths, Reading, Writing; we’re ready to go

PE, Italian, Library and Art

And Music gives us the perfect start Together we’ll play, discover and grow.

Chorus:

Together we’ll persevere

We’ll respect all our peers

Responsible through the years

At our Manorvale

We always care and share

Aspiring to all be fair

We’re ready to be out there

At our Manorvale

Bridge:

Talk to us

Don’t hold your breath

Walk with us

And we’ll be your friend, till the end

Chorus:

Together we’ll persevere

We’ll respect all our peers

Responsible through the years

At our Manorvale

We always care and share

Aspiring to all be fair

We’re ready to be out there

At our Manorvale

At our Manorvale