NEWSLETTER No 38 – 6th December, 2019

CHALCOT WEEKLY

Growing a Supportive Community of Active Learners

Chalcot Lodge Commitment to Child Safety

Chalcot Lodge Primary School is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the

primary focus of our care and decision-making. Chalcot Lodge Primary School has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Chalcot Lodge Primary School is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are

safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the

cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as

the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved at Chalcot Lodge Primary School has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role

he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at

the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

2020 School Captains

During this week, the selection process for the 2020 captains was completed. Mr Poliviou and the staff

feel extremely proud of each and every one of the applicants and we found making a final selection very

difficult, as all of the applicants are very fine young members of the Chalcot family.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2020 School Captains are Rhianna Samuels & Caylan Minator.

The 2020 School Vice-Captains are Isabella Boustead & Alex Ialongo. Mr Poliviou and staff look forward

to working with these students as part of our Student Leadership Team in 2020.

I also wish to thank and acknowledge the 2019 School Captains Amanda Fashcah & Daniel Williams and

School Vice-Captains Talia Mudalige and Lucas Bracamante. They have fulfilled all aspects of their

leadership roles with pride and to a high standard; I greatly appreciate their support and know that their

experiences will put them in good stead for the future.

Thankyou Helpers Morning Tea

This week, the staff were able to thank members of the Chalcot family who have helped our students in so

many different ways throughout the year. Staff put on a lovely morning tea and it was a great opportunity

to sit and relax together.

I know that many of our helpers were unable to attend and I just want to say a very special thank you to

everyone who has donated their time and effort; we really do rely on your support which comes in many

shapes and forms.

Basically, it’s all about the children, and we are so grateful for the significant contributions that you make.

On behalf of the staff and students, THANK YOU!!!!!!

Concert under the Oaks

Our Concert under the Oakes will be held next Thursday 12th December. The evening starts at 5.45pm

with a Chalcot family picnic. The Parent Club will be selling sausages in bread and limited amount of

drinks, but we do recommend that families bring along their own food and drinks too. The Parent Club

will start serving at 5.45pm and conclude at 6.30pm. Please note, no food or drinks will be sold after

6.30pm. Parent Club will also be having their annual Christmas Special effort on the night with many

hampers to be won.

Please provide your child with a towel or small cushion to sit upon and chairs or a rug for yourselves.

The concert will commence at 6.45pm and we anticipate the evening will conclude at

approximately 8.30pm. The Chalcot Choir and each class will be performing special items for

you to enjoy. A jolly old man in a large red suit said he is coming too!!!!

In line with the Department of Education policies and procedures, this Chalcot Lodge family night is

strictly an alcohol free evening and that smoking is banned within four metres of any entrance and within

the school. All students attending must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Prep and Year 6 Transition Day - Tuesday 10th December

On Tuesday 10th December, we will be holding our final Prep transition session for the year. The children

will be starting off with a BBQ with their Buddies, followed by fun games and activities. We look forward

to seeing our new Chalcot family members Tuesday 10th December at 2.00pm.

As part of the Department of Education’s Transition Program, our Year 6 students will be visiting their

new Secondary Schools. Year 6 students are not required to attend Chalcot Lodge Primary School on this

day. If your child has already taken part in their formal Secondary School transition day, they are still not

required to attend school on this day.

Class Parties

End of year class parties will be held on Monday 16th December from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.

Everyone will need to bring along something to share and their own disposable cup and

plate. Students may wear casual festive dress on this day, but please note NO hair colouring

spray or face paint is permitted and appropriate footwear must be worn. Your child will bring

a hard copy notice home on Monday 9th December indicating what they need to bring to share.

There will be no charge for free dress on this day.

Reports Coming Soon

All parents will be receiving their students December reports on Thursday 19th December via Compass.

Reports will highlight children’s achievements, areas for improvement and future learning directions. The

reports will also provide assessments in relation to effort, behaviour and attendance.

Last Day of School: Time Table for Thursday 19th December

9.00 to 11.00 Class time

11.00 to 11.30 Recess

11.30 to 1.00 Class time

1.00 to 1.10 Eating time

1.10 to 1.40 Lunch play

1.45 to 2.15 Assembly

2.15 to 2.30 Class time

2.30 School Dismissal

Could parents please ensure you make arrangements for your children to be picked up at 2.30pm.

The office staff will not be responsible for caring for students after school on this day.

Paul Poliviou

Acting Principal

These students have been selected to receive a special award for:

For Educational Endeavour

In recognition of your ability & hard work in the hope that long term success will follow

Congratulations to:

Larenzo Ryan-Aleke

Dylan Akay

Marcin Szeliga

Kiah Forde

Sam Robertson

Ethan Medancic

Along with the award these students receive $100 to go towards their education. This award

and donation have been donated by the Ace Foundation. These awards will be presented to

students selected at our next assembly on Wednesday the 11 th of December.

Congratulations to the following students

selected by their teachers to receive

Froggy Awards.

Junior Froggy Awards will be presented at assembly

Wednesday 11th December

0CB Urwah Farooq 0JZ AJ Peteru

0SH Blenheim Tereva 1/2A Lana Karac

1/2E Joshua Lacey 1/2K Elizabeth Marton

1/2O Thinuga Ahangama Baduge P.E Christian Rosales

ICT Charlie Speed ART Lara Fares

Senior Froggy Awards will be presented at assembly

Wednesday 11th December

3/4K Samuel Robertson 3/4L Olivia Arena

3/4T Jethro Roberts 5/6D Renee Marie

5/6P Yomal Karunasekara 5/6Q Brandon Yim

ART Pirla Abouissa P.E Abbie Pellowe

ICT Zsolt Szabo Performing Arts Tahlia Mudalige

SENIOR FROGGY AWARDS

JUNIOR FROGGY AWARDS

DIARY Dates DATES

Monday 9th Dec School Council Meeting 6.00pm

Tuesday 10th Dec Yr 6 Transition to High Schools 9.00am -3.30pm

Tuesday 10th Dec 2020 Prep Transition 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Wednesday 11th Dec Junior & Senior Assembly Froggy

Awards

2.45pm – Hall

Thursday 12th Dec Concert Under the Oaks BBQ 5.45pm

Thursday 12th Dec Concert Under the Oaks 6.45pm

Tuesday 17th Dec Yr 6 Graduation Evening TBA

Wednesday 18th Dec Yr 6 Big Day Out Permission due by 13/12

Thursday 19th Dec Year 6 Farewell Assembly 1.45pm – Hall

Thursday 19th Dec Students Final Day 2.30pm Finish

Friday 20th Dec Curriculum Day Student Free Day

Thursday 30th Jan Commencement Term 1 Full Day - Year 1 – Year 6

Thursday 30th Jan Prep Introductory Sessions 75 minutes

Friday 31st Jan Prep Introductory Sessions 75 minutes

Monday 3rd Feb Preps Half Day Session 9.00am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 4th Feb Prep’s Begin Full Days 9.00am – 3.30pm

Wednesday 5th Feb Prep Assessment Day

CANTEEN NEWS – LUNCH ORDERS

Cash lunch orders need to be delivered to the school office by 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoons.

Online orders need to be processed via QuickCliq on Tuesdays by 8.30pm and lunch orders are delivered

on Wednesdays’ at lunchtime.

SUBWAY – LUNCH ORDER

Please ensure Subway envelopes are fully completed and in the Subway box by 9.00am on Wednesday

mornings.

Subway lunches are delivered on Thursdays.

SCHOOL BANKING Don’t forget that THURSDAY is the new School Banking day and students should hand in their deposit

book first thing (during the marking of the roll) on Thursdays.

IMPORTANT DATES 12/12/19 Last day of school banking for 2019

6/2/20 First day of school banking for 2020

All bankers - remember: If you make a minimum of 1 deposit per calendar month and no withdrawals

during that month, you will be awarded bonus interest. So REMEMBER to go into the branch to make at

least one deposit during January to start off the new year with a boost!

Reminder to Grade 6 Students: You can still do School Banking with us once you begin high school, if

you wish to send your book along with a sibling or parent/carer.

THANK YOU: A huge thank you to all of the families who participated in School Banking this year!

Congratulations on developing your child’s saving habits, and for helping our school raise money through

the commission we receive from the bank. A massive thank you goes to Nicole Svendsen, Miriam

Mudalige, Angie Boustead and Linda Dickon for their valuable and essential assistance with School

Banking this year!

School Banking Helpers Are Urgently Needed in 2020. We invite any parents who would like to help

out with processing the children’s School Banking deposits for the first hour or so on a Thursday to come

and see how we do it.

Ingrid Williams and Angie Boustead School Banking Coordinator s

UNIFORM SALES

School uniform items can be purchased directly from the Beleza School Uniform Store at shop 7, 151 –

159 Princess Hwy, Hallam, phone

9702 3181. Mastercard and Visa are accepted.