WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No. 12 Thursday,

15th May, 2014

Northgateway, Langwarrin 3910 Tel: 03 9775 7533 Fax: 03 9775 9264

Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au

NAPLAN TESTING - This week our Years 3 and 5 students have undertaken NAPLAN tests in Maths and English. I would like to make the following points about NAPLAN tests -

LPPS usually does extremely well in these tests in comparison with schools of similar characteristics;

However, these tests are administered on only three days out of the 200 that these children attend school;

They provide a snapshot of how well the children perform in a specific test under rigid examination conditions. No consideration is given for the child who is ill, having an off day, or simply does not perform to the best of his or her ability under these conditions;

The results that we receive from these tests arrive in late August rendering them virtually useless as a teaching tool. In other words, by the time you receive your child’s results, she/he has received an additional 3 months of instruction;

LPPS does not exclude any child from testing on the basis of ability;

While the tests provide a useful comparison from year to year, they offer very little in the diagnostic sense. Our teachers are constantly assessing their children to determine what they know and most importantly, what they need to learn. Please consider these points when you receive the results sometime in late August.

PARENT LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES - Next week I will be running the first meeting of the Parent Liaison Group. So far we have only 17 classes which have nominated Parent Liaison Representatives. These people assist their teachers in delivering high quality education to their students. They perform many administrative tasks which allow the teachers to get on with what they are good at: teaching. If you are interested in doing this task and your child’s class is listed below, please contact the class teacher. Those classes currently without representation are:

1/13, 1/17, 2/19, 3/23, 3/24, 4/14, 4/16, 5/6, 5/7, 6/10, 6/11

CHESS CLUB MENTORS - This term I am again running Chess Club at lunch times for any interested students in the school. This year I would like some assistance from any interested adults who have a passion for the game. As the sessions run at

lunch on a Friday, this would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has some spare time or who is retired and keen on helping out (I often have children tell me that they were taught chess by their grandparents). If you know of anyone who would be interested, please get them to call me on the school’s number. PARKING WHEN PICKING UP CHILDREN - Several parents have contacted me recently in regards to the parking situation around our school. Unfortunately, unlike other primary schools in the district, we are not located on a block surrounded by streets available for parking. We have limited space in Northgateway and even more limited space in Jackson Drive. In recent years we successfully petitioned the Frankston Council to institute 2 minute ‘Kiss n’ Go’ places where parents can quickly pull in and drop off or pick up their children. Unfortunately some parents are abusing this situation and park in in these areas for 30 minutes or more. We have also had other parents attempting to park in the main school car park which is reserved for Pool patrons and staff. May I make the following suggestions which could assist you in avoiding a parking problem -

Walk or cycle to and from school. In this way we will reduce congestion, produce less pollution and get fitter to boot;

Park further away in streets that are less crowded and walk to the school grounds to pick up your children (Bower Court is one suggestion);

Pick your children up 5 to 10 minutes after the bell. Congestion usually reduces dramatically even ten minutes after the bell has gone.

Please note that I have been contacted by the Frankston Council parking officers and told that they will be targeting the 2 minute zones over the next 3 to 4 weeks. COMING UP -

Next School Council Monday May 19

Student Reports to Parents: Friday, June 6

Queen’s Birthday Holiday: Monday, June 9

Reporting to Parents/Student Free Day: Tuesday, June 10

Year 6 Camp: June 18, 19 & 20 Ray Flanagan

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PAYMENTS DUE -

Second payment of $100 for Yr 4 Camp is to be re-ceived on MONDAY 23rd JUNE not Friday as men-tioned in the camp notice.

Prep Swimming due 23rd May $35

Year 5 Aqua Package 23rd May $35

Final Yr 6 Camp payment due 28th May Please contact the Finance Office if you wish to discuss this matter. Please check the planning guide on Page 4 in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment. Please note that if you are using the BPAY option, pay-ment will need to be made 3 working days prior to the due date (to allow for bank processing) Parents are required to apply in writing for credit re-funds for activities not attended. Only part credit will be approved for activities that require pre-payment ie. bus transportation, entrance fees, pre-ticket sales etc. Sue Guest Business Manager

FOR SALE - LPPS School Uniform -

Winter pleated skirt size 12 never been worn—$30

1 x short sleeve navy polo shirt size 6—$5

1 x short sleeve lemon polo shirt size 6—$5

1 x long sleeve navy polo shirt size 6—$8

Windcheater size 6—$25 Please ring Mary-Anne on 9750 5315 KIM’S SECONDHAND TOYS - Affordable second hand toys for sale. Please visit facebook page—”Kim’s 2nd hand Toys” or call 0402 113 153 or email kimcochrane76@gmail.com LANGWARRIN COMMUNITY CENTRE - DIGITAL PHOTOS & PHOTOSTORY Course starting next week. Covers Levels 1 and 2. Learn about digital cameras and how to use them with your computer. How to: import photos, edit, make slide shows and upload to online albums. Ring 9789 7653 to book City of Frankston’s ‘Langwarrin Hangout’ for youth at the Langwarrin Community Centre. Ring Brooke on 0439 351 431 or Scott on 0488 590 917 FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE - Mr McGee and the Biting Flea Friday 30 May @ 11am & 6pm* (*Auslan signed). Winner of the Australian Performing Arts Centre's National Drovers Award for Touring Excellence 2007 and other highly acclaimed awards, Mr McGee and the Biting Flea emerges from dozens of suitcases and crates as three curious warehouse workers transform a storeroom into enchanting little miracles of music and play. "Using an assortment of props - mops, ladders, an air pump, steamer trunks, balloons, the three performers bring Pamela Allen's stories to sweet, music-infused life. In the process, they make "Mr. McGee and the Biting Flea" a simple, elegant valentine to theatrical imagination. Presented by: FAC and Patch Theatre Company, Tickets: $16 each, Family (4) $56. Bookings: thefac.com.au or 9784 1060. http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats_On_-_Buy_Tickets/Mr_McGee_and_the_Biting_Flea

Hello all, We hope everyone had a lovely Mothers Day on Sunday. Later this week you will be receiving the order form for Pizza Day which is Wednesday June 4th. You have 2 weeks to place your order. We will be collating the orders and counting the money in the staffroom from 9:15 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings starting next week if anyone can spare some time. Hope to see you there. Our email address for anyone to send ideas, feedback or just to let us know if you can help is langparkpfc@gmail.com Thank you for your support Narelle Richmond PFC President 0403 592 208 langparkpfc@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS - On Monday, Jai Culley (6/9 – football), Tayla Cant (6/10 – netball), Charlotte Wilson (6/11 – netball) and Owen Murphy (5/6 – soccer) were involved in the Southern Metropolitan Regional tryouts. They were one of 60 – 80 students selected from 360 schools, aiming to gain a position in the try-outs for the State Squad. All students gave 100% and performed well, but were not selected for the next stage. Despite not going through to the next stage, all students should be proud of their efforts and their success at making it as far as the Regional try-outs. Well done. CROSS COUNTRY NEWS: My apology; in the previous newsletter the results for the 11 Years Boys was incorrect and Amber Kamau’s (5/5 – winner of 10 Years Girls) name was mis-spelt.

It has been wonderful to see so many students attending the early morning training sessions and preparing for the District Cross Country. This will be held on Thursday 29th May at Baxter Park. Consent forms and money should be returned by Friday 23rd May. Please contact the Finance Office if payment cannot be made by this date. TERM 2 SWIMMING – PREPS/LL AND YEAR 5 STUDENTS - Students in Preps/LL and Year 5 will have their first session of swimming in Week 6 (Monday 26 th May – Friday 30th May). Payment and consent forms should be received by Friday 23rd May. Please contact the Finance Office if payment cannot be made by this date. This week Prep/LL parents should have received a Swimming Skills form. Parents need to fill this out accurately and return to their classroom teacher by Friday 16th May so that Kings can allocate the students to an appropriate group. YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT - Due to Woodlands having to reschedule their Year 6 Camp, our first Year 6 Interschool Sport round is against Baxter Primary School. Some teams will be practising at home, as Baxter is a small school and is unable to ‘field’ all teams. (nb. The round against Woodlands will be rescheduled to a later date.) Round 2: 16th May – LPPS v Baxter * LPPS – Netball, soccer * BAXTER – Soccer * BAXTER PARK – Football SWIMMING CLUB – Wednesday mornings (7:45am – 8:30am) Students who wish to participate must complete a consent form prior to joining in. Students must be K9 level (or equivalent) or above to participate. Sue Burt/Franca Peluso

PLACE 11 YEARS BOYS GRADE

1 Mitchell Brodrick 5/6

2 Jai Culley 6/9

3 Tighe Perkins 5/7

4 Chris Notman 5/6

5 Max Butler 5/5

6 Owen Murphy 5/6

7 Coby Vowels 5/5

8 Kaden Birrell 5/6

9 Callum Slee 5/7

10 Josh Seppings 5/6

11 Jack Britter 5/6

12 Ethan Thomas 5/6

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Langwarrin Park Primary School—Term 2 (10 Weeks)

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their budget planning Remember this sheet can change from week-to-week as adjustments are made

PAYMENT/RESPONSE DUE

MAY Monday 19-23 Education Week Tuesday 20th 1/17;18;28;29 Swimming $35 3rd April Wednesday 21st Prep Taskworks $22 14th May Thursday 22nd 2 The Zoo to You $9 15th May Thursday 22nd 1/13;4/14;15;16 Swimming $35 3rd April Tuesday 27th 1/17;18;28;29 Swimming $35 3rd April Wednesday 28th 5 (boys) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May Thursday 29th Selected students District Cross Country Thursday 29th Prep & LL Swimming $35 23rd May Friday 30th 5 (girls) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May JUNE Wednesday 4th 5 (boys) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May Thursday 5th Prep & LL Swimming $35 23rd May

Friday 6th 5 (girls) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May

Monday 9th All QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tuesday 10th All CURRICULUM DAY NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Wednesday 4th 5 (boys) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May Thursday 12th Prep & LL Swimming $35 23rd May Friday 13th 5 (girls) Aqua Package Part 1 $35 23rd May Wednesday 18-20th 6 Year 6 Camp - The Summit $315 28th May Thursday 19th Prep & LL Swimming $35 23rd May

Thursday 26th Prep & LL Swimming $35 23rd May

Friday 27th All END TERM 2—2.30 p.m. DISMISSAL JULY Monday 14th All START TERM 3 Wednesday 16th 5 Skylab TBA AUGUST Tuesday 5th Prep CSIRO Air and Weather TBA Tuesday 12th 4 Andrew Wegner Incursion TBA Wednesday 27-29th 4 City Camp $290 8th August SEPTEMBER Wednesday 3rd 3-6 Girls Night Out Nil Wednesday 3rd 5 & 6 Family Life TBA Wednesday 10th 5 & 6 Family Life TBA Tuesday 16th 5 Kites Incursion TBA Wednesday 17th 5 & 6 Family Life TBA Friday 19th All END TERM 3—2.30 p.m. DISMISSAL OCTOBER Monday 6th All START TERM 4

Wednesday 22-24th 3 Mt Morton Camp TBA NOVEMBER Monday 3rd All CURRICULUM DAY NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Tuesday 4th All MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY Friday 7th Prep RSPCA Incursion TBA DECEMBER Thursday 4th 6 Surf ‘n Sailing Day TBA

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