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1 November, 2018
Term 4 Issue 4
Diary Dates
NOV
1 Step Up - Session 1
2 Twilight Working Bee
6 Public Hol - Melb Cup Day -
NO SCHOOL
12 Step Up - Session 2
16 Walkathon
22 Step Up - Session 3
26-29 Prep/G1/G2-Swimming
28-30 Grade 4 Camp
DEC 3-5 Bike Ed - Gr 4
7 Step Up - Session 4
10-13 Bike Ed - Gr 5
14 Jnr Sports Carnival
18 G6 Graduation
21 Last day Term 4 - 1:30 finish
The Communicator
Principal’s Message
Grade 3 Camp
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending the Grade 3 Camp
at Mt Evelyn. It was fantastic to see the Grade 3 students
challenging themselves on their first overnight school camp away
from their parents and showing courage and resolution during the
adventure activities. Students faced their fears on the giant swing
and flying fox and worked as a team during the crate stack, bush
cooking and low ropes course.
I would like to say a big thank you to the Grade 3 team and the
other teachers who spent time away from their families to attend
camp and make sure that each and every student had a great
time.
Coatesville PS
Mission Statement
T o n u r t u r e t h e
educational journey of
all within the school
community, so that we
“aspire higher”, through
an engaging and
relevant inquiry based
c u r r i c u l u m t h a t
empowers us to be
internationally minded,
life long learners.
Whole School Values
Respect Achievement
Harmony Cooperation
Responsibility
School Council Update
On Tuesday night at School Council each of the subcommittees
reported back on the fantastic work they have been doing to help
ensure our school is on a continual journey of improvement for the
betterment of students. We also discussed and approved the plan
to move assembly to Friday afternoon in 2019 which will have the
following benefits:
Ready, Set Learn running 5 days a week which allows for a
more focussed start to the week in which students get the
opportunity to come to class, debrief about the weekend and
then focus on learning.
More opportunities for students to present at assembly and
more time for those who are presenting at assembly to
prepare and practise their speech presentations.
More flexibility to move assembly to the Sports Stadium for
inclement weather. This currently cannot occur on a Monday
morning until 9.15 after all rolls are marked as per DET
regulations.
Opportunities to celebrate success from throughout the week and
showcase learning from across the school.
We currently have very few families attending our
twilight Working Bee this Friday 3rd November at
3.45pm. We would love some more assistance. To
attend this event please click on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cps-wb-nov2
MOVEMBER
This November Coatesville male
staff will be participating in
Movember - an annual charity
event that takes place across the
month of November, where men
grow a moustache to raise funds
and awareness for men’s health
projects.
As a community, we not only raise awareness for men’s health but
support and value all community health issues.
If you would like to make a donation, visit our Mospace at
https://moteam.co/coatesville-primary-school-2018
Michael Jones
Principal
The Soiree will be held in the hall on
Tuesday 13th November at 7.00pm.
This formal concert gives students
an opportunity to showcase their
musical skills in a supportive
environment. As stated in the notice
we held a Soiree practice for soloists
in the Music room on Tuesday. There will be a further opportunity for
students to perform their pieces again on Friday* 9th November.
Thank you to the students who are working hard to prepare their
items for this concert and to the families who returned their notices
of attendance promptly. We are looking forward to the 2018 Soiree!
The Senior Choir has been preparing an item for the Remembrance
Day ceremony. They will soon join the Junior Choir members to form
a Combined Choir for end of year celebrations. Rehearsals will
continue on Mondays and we expect to extend this to an extra
day. There are many songs to learn. Events have been planned for
Thursday 6th December (Bunnings, 6.00pm), Sunday 16th December
(Bentleigh Uniting Church, 9.30am), Monday 24th December
(Coatesville Uniting Church, 6.00pm). The Senior Choir has an extra
booking for Thursday 20th December (Warrawee, 2.00pm). Notices
outlining event details will be provided soon and we look forward to
your responses of permission and availability which will assist us with
planning. Thank you.
There will be another keyboard concert to highlight students’
Semester 2 achievements on Tuesday 11th December in the
Flexispace at 1.00pm. Tracy, Coatesville’s keyboard teacher, will
organise this event and provide further information.
Christine Rainford and Kelly Macdonald
Music Staff
STATE
ATHLETICS On Monday 29th October five Grade 6
students represented Coatesville P.S in
Long Jump, Relay and 100m.
Lily 5th 100m, 1st Long Jump, 2nd Relay
Lexie 10th Long Jump,
Lily/Matilda/Aaliyah/Kirra – 2nd Relay
It was an amazing achievement by the girls and we congratulate them all on their efforts.
Nick Richards - PE
On Saturday the 4th of August six Grade 4 and eleven Grade 5 students
competed in the 67th Science Talent Search. Students entered in a range
of categories, including Scientific Posters, Models, Videos and Inventions.
During the day students presented their project to judges, explaining what
their project was, why they chose the topic and answering some very
tricky questions.
Our students put in a fantastic effort and we received some amazing results! The following awards were
given:
Acknowledgement: Lola Frost and Eden Nahoom
Merit: Noah Clifford, Dane Gray, Or Ilan, Tal Ilan and Hunter Achow
Distinction: Lila Nelson, Bella Meister, Navreet Kaur and Abhi Karthik
Minor Busary: Aida D’Agostino, Noam Davidovich, Amit Davidovich, Abigail Spencer, George Rose
and Nicholas Angeledis
Major Bursary: Amelie Biencourt
We are very proud of all of our entrants and their efforts!
On Monday 29th October, the 7 students that received a bursary prize attended a special presentation
and exhibition day at La Trobe University, to present their winning projects in a science fair and receive
their prize and medallion. Professor Michael Clarke, Head of School of Life Sciences, opened the exhibition,
talking about how “Science isn’t just about having the knowledge, it is about asking the questions that
don’t have answers. Asking the questions that lead to discoveries”. He discussed some of the ground
breaking discoveries made by Australian Scientists, and stated that he thought “that the people to make
the next major discoveries may be in this room, presenting today”. He even gave a shout out for Abigail’s
model, suggesting people “Check it out!”
It was an amazing sight to see so many primary school students presenting a variety of projects on a range
of topics, including the Bionic Ear, Bank Note production, animal extinction, hydraulic lifts and IVF. Their
enthusiasm was infectious, and their knowledge outstanding. Our students presented fabulously, answering
questions from the crowd and explaining their projects.
We want to congratulate all of our students that participated, and thank the teachers and parents that
supported them through this journey! We certainly have some future scientists in our midst!
Megan Macfarlane
STEAM Coordinator
Last week, eight Grade 5 students participated in the Melbourne Kids Teaching Kids Water
Conference held over two days at Melbourne University and Collingwood Children’s Farm. This
is a national, inquiry based, peer teaching program that uses the environment as a theme and
focus for learning. Students from years 5-10 find solutions to complex environmental problems,
such as climate change, water, waste, conservation, energy, drought, population and
pollution. Students research, develop action and then perform songs, dance routines, poems,
plays, games or experiments for their peers to deliver their messages about the environment.
Our Coatesville students presented a workshop twice to more than 80 people. The workshop
focused on Target 155, which is a Melbourne initiative to reduce the daily water usage from
161L to 155L per person. The students confidently addressed their audience and led engaging
activities for their peers. The students also watched other schools present their workshops and
experienced a tour of the university to witness how they promote sustainability through
compost bins and worm farms. They have brought back lots of ideas which we can use here at
Coatesville Primary School!
A big thank you to Sue Clowes, Ryan Anthony, Zoe Picton and Julia Bugeja for their help in
preparing the students or attending the conference.
Students who attended the workshop: Madison Jones, Sienna Harel, Stella Urwin, Sam
Haywood, Charlie Byrne, Jarvis Crawford, Johanna Kyri-Ovenden and Hugo Pickering.
25 students from Grade 5 participated in the STEAM ‘Big Day in Junior’ Conference at
Malvern Valley Primary School on Thursday 18th October. The day was thoroughly
enjoyed by all students as they immersed themselves in different science activities such
as:
creating solar panel lights for disadvantaged children in third world countries,
racing mini F1 wooden cars on a 2 metre track, and
creating a video presentation of their ‘Big Day in Junior’ experience using the
application ‘Adobe Spark’.
Reading Fluency
Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and appropriate expression.
Fluency is one of the six essential elements of literacy. People with greater reading
fluency are more able to comprehend what they are reading.
Some things you can do at home to help fluency:
1. Read aloud to your child/ren to provide a model of fluent reading. Modelling is a
powerful activity as, not only are you sharing story-time with your child, but also they
are able to hear over and over again, the speed and expression of a more
experienced reader.
2. Read to your child and then get them to read the
same text after you. Choose a short passage
and ask them to copy you after you read.
3. Read together (meaning at the same time) —
poems or songs are good for this activity.
4. Do repeated reading. Rereading a passage or
short book over a few nights is a powerful
strategy to improve fluency. Given that the
reader has previously read the passage, they are more able to attend to speed,
accuracy and appropriate expression rather than decoding.
You could use the same book/passage/poem/song for all four of these activities. First you
could read it to them and then you could ask them to read each sentence after you. Once
they are more familiar with the passage you could read it together and then you could get
them to repeat it over a few nights. Keep in mind the focus of these activities is fluency
which is speed, accuracy and expression. The passage should be able to be read in around
2 minutes.
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ALLERGY SEASON
Hay Fever, Asthma and Thunderstorm Asthma
(October 1-December 31)
Grass Pollen season is now upon us, and with it brings an increase in
asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm
asthma.
People with hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing
or coughing with their hay fever, may be at increased risk of
thunderstorm asthma.
Thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life
threatening.
Having good control of your hay fever and asthma can help reduce your risk of thunderstorm
asthma.
For those students who suffer from asthma, hay fever or occasionally have symptoms but not
officially diagnosed, it is important to have your medication / reliever puffer and spacer
available (as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist) here at school.
It may also be a good idea for students that are effected by hayfever or asthma to
preventatively take their medication in the morning to help reduce the need for requiring it at
school.
Please make sure that if your child has asthma that they have an updated asthma plan, their
medication at school is within the expiration and that they have a spacer. A puffer and
spacer used together is better than using a puffer alone as more medication gets to the lungs
where it is needed. Visit your doctor or pharmacist for help.
The attached video may also be helpful:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/Videos/thunderstormasthma-hayfever
Linda McIntyre
First Aid Officer
CANTEEN w/s 5/11/18
Monday - Ali Dind
Tuesday - Holiday - Cup Day
Wednesday - HELP REQUIRED (12:00-1:00pm)
Thursday - HELP REQUIRED
Friday - Kate Joseph / Paula Hawkins
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