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DATES TO
REMEMBER
Friday 26 July
Whole School
Assembly @ 9.15
STUDENT FREE DAYS
Thursday 1 August
&
Friday 2 August
Fried Musical
Wednesday 7 August
Foundation
Visit to Inglenook Diary
23 August
Grade 4 Camp
11-13 Sept
What’s UPPs NEWSLETTER NO 10 TUESDAY 23 JULY 2019
From the Principal Welcome back for Term 3 This term promises to be very busy, with Book Week, Japanese Day, Grade 4 Camp, Debating at South Street, preparation for the State Schools’ Spectacular and a number of excursions. I am looking forward to a very productive and happy term of learn-ing.
Staffing News Congratulations to Mrs Hannah Stowe who has gained a fan-tastic promotion and will be working as a Social Worker with-in DET’s Student Services. This is a 6 month position at this stage. I would like to thank Hannah for her incredible contri-bution throughout her time at UPPS. I know that she has worked extremely successfully with many families, supporting students, par-ents and staff as required. We wish Hannah well with her new role. Good luck, Hannah! We will miss you.
NAIDOC Week 2019 NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Com-mittee) Week is an annual event held in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All classes have been engaging in learning activities designed to help students learn more about Indigenous cultures and histories.
Whole School Excursion to see “Fried” Permission notes have been sent home in relation to our visit to Mount Rowan Secondary College to see their musical production, “Fried”. The show has been written and directed by Mr David Allen. On Wednesday 7th August, we will have an early lunch and then travel by bus to Mt Rowan Secondary College. After the show, we will return to school before 3.10pm. This is a great opportunity for our students to watch an entertaining theatre performance that may inspire them to continue their studies within the performing arts. Students are asked to wear full uniform on this day please. The cost of this excursion is $5.
Student Free Days Next Week There will be two consecutive student free days next week.
As you are aware, our school is an authorised International
Baccalaureate world school and the delivery of this pro-
gram requires our teaching staff to engage in continuous
professional learning. Much of this takes place after school; however, we will
be completing a two-day workshop on Building for the Future’ early in Term 3.
The workshop will be held on Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August. This means that classes will not be
held and students will not be required at school on these days.
Parent Connections
Grade 1 Swimming- commenced yesterday and continues this week. Parents are most
welcome to attend. There is a whole school Assembly this Friday 26th July at 9.15am in the
Multi-Purpose Room. I would like to bring to your attention that we have our school Trivia
Night on Friday 6th September, which is a great fundraiser and a fun night for our community. It would be great to
see you there.
We are conducting a survey so that we can continue to improve the standard of education that we are offering to our students. The Parent Opinion Survey is completed annually by the Department of Education and Training, and is conducted by a sample of randomly selected parents at every school in Victoria. This year, about 30 per cent of parents will be
invited to participate. All responses to the survey are anonymous. The survey helps our school gain an under-standing of how you view our school climate, student engagement and relationships. Our school will use the re-sults to inform school planning and improvement online and only takes 15 minutes to complete. Results will be sent back to our school at the end of September.
Supervision Before School- Student Safety
There are some children arriving at school very early and in some cases before 8am. Please
be aware that supervision begins in the yard at 8.35am. Children must not be in the yard
unsupervised. The YMCA offers before school care to families in need of this service. Alternatively, Breakfast Club
is open at 8.15am. We appreciate your co-operation with these arrangements.
Uniform
Many thanks to the vast majority of our families who ensure that their children are in uniform every day. A gentle reminder that our uniform policy states that hair must be of natural colours, and so, extreme hair colours (e.g. green, pink or purple rinses) are not permitted. Extreme hairstyles (e.g. spikes, Mohawks or hair tattooing) are also not permitted. Students with hair below collar length must wear it tied securely. This is an Occupational Health and Safety requirement. Representing our school requires that students are wearing the uniform as out-lined in the uniform policy. Thank you for your co-operation and support.
Dates for Your Diary
Please note that these dates were accurate on the date that this newsletter was printed. Dates may be subject to
change.
Friday 26th July- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am
Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August – Student Free Days
Friday 16th August- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am
Friday 23rd August- Foundation excursion to Inglenook Dairy
Friday 6th September- UPPS Trivia Night
Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th September – Grade 4 Camp
Wednesday 18th September - Whole School Assembly at 9.15am
Thursday 19th September -3.30-6.60pm and Friday 20th September 9-1pm – Learning Conferences
Approaches to Learning Awards Joe Haby FA For using thinking skills to analyse and form opinions about his guided reading text.
Matilda Dinneen FB For using thinking skills to make connections with prior learning and past experiences.
Tayah Stuart 1A For using her thinking skills to make connections between Units of Inquiry
and between all other key learning areas.
Ruby Taylor 1B For using your knowledge to read, write and understand new and tricky
words in all learning areas.
Jayden Troy 2A For demonstrating critical thinking skills by considering different and new perspectives when creating his persuasive text.
Bhody Curtis 2B For developing his critical thinking skills while writing a persuasive text. Congratulations on being able to form clear decisions with convincing reasons.
Lucas Polanske 3A For initiating some wonderful discussions in our classroom when reflecting
on your learning.
Natasha Herrington 3B For considering different approaches when making decisions about how you
learn effectively.
Tyler Cassidy 4A For reflecting on the process of learning, in order to help others learn. You did a great job with the Grade 2s exploring the littleBits. Your instructions were clear and questions were effective.
Fraser Ramsay 4B For considering new perspectives when communicating with others. You did a brilliant job modelling this to the class! Keep shining!
Sebastian Ivens 5A For showing confidence to express his critical thinking skills. Sebastian continues to analyse information and form his own decisions to share with the class.
Liam Rowe 5B For his willingness to explore a range of ideas and considered responses in class discussion on our lines of inquiry.
Rhys Clifford 6A For the text to world and text to self connections he is able to make. Rhys is able to analyse information and justify his point of view.
Taylah Henderson 6B For the wonderful improvement she has shown in her thinking in class. Taylah’s questions reflect an understanding of what she’s learning and she is applying this to her work.
CASES21 Family Statements
All families will receive their latest CASES21 Family Statement this week. Please check your children’s bags.
It is now time to pay the Essential Learning Items 2 of $40.00 per student and the Essential Learning Items 1
($40.00 per student) if this has not already been paid.
Many thanks to the families who have already paid the Essential Learning Items charge.
Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any queries regarding your Family Statement.
Karen George, Business Manager
TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES
TERM 3, WEEKS 1 - 6:
Grade F and 2: HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities;
the structure and function of organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Grades 1, 3, 4, 6: WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and jour-
neys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from local and
global perspectives.
Grade 5: SHARING THE PLANET An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolu-tion.
FOUNDATION – Term 3 Central Idea:
Farms provide us with what we need to survive
Key Concepts: FUNCTION, CAUSATION, CHANGE
Related Concepts: Plants, animals, healthy eating
Lines of Inquiry: food as a basic necessity how food supports a balanced lifestyle researching how farms and farm animals
produce food Learner Profile Attributes: Balanced,
knowledgeable, caring Attitudes: Curiosity, appreciation, creativi-
ty Approaches to learning:
Thinking and research skills Specialist collaboration:
Japanese and Performing Arts
GRADE 1 Central Idea:
Learning environments have changed over time
Key Concepts: FORM, CHANGE
Related Concepts: History, Geography
Lines of Inquiry: the history of a significant place within our
community the perspectives of daily life over time from
people in our community using research skills to find out about the
past Learner Profile Attributes: Open-minded,
inquirers, caring Attitudes: Curiosity, enthusiasm, independ-
ence, respect Approaches to learning: Thinking and re-
search skills Specialist collaboration:
Japanese
GRADE 2 Central Idea:
Responsible use of technology con-nects people around the world
Key Concepts: FUNCTION, CONNECTION, RESPONSIBILITY
Related Concepts: Innovation, communication
Lines of Inquiry: what technology is and the different types
of technology using technology to communicate how we as researchers, use technology to
interact safely Learner Profile Attributes: Thinkers, reflec-
tive, communicators Attitudes: Creativity, independence, enthu-
siasm, respect Approaches to learning:
Communication and research skills Specialist collaboration:
Music and Japanese
GRADE 3 Central Idea:
Cultures change over time
Key Concepts: CHANGE, CONNECTION
Related Concepts: History, Indigenous culture, Geography
Lines of Inquiry: our understanding of culture how every culture has its own history using thinking skills to explore how cultures
can change over time Learner Profile Attributes: Open-minded,
thinkers, knowledgeable Attitudes: Tolerance, curiosity, apprecia-
tion Approaches to learning: Research and
thinking skills Specialist collaboration:
Japanese
GRADE 4 Central Idea:
The world has been changed by explo-ration, opportunities and discoveries
Key Concepts: CAUSATION, CHANGE, FUNCTION
Related Concepts: Migration
Lines of Inquiry: the impact of exploration continuity and change over time as a result
of the past using our thinking skills to consider perspec-
tives of significant navigators Learner Profile Attributes: Inquirers, reflec-
tive Attitudes: Curiosity, commitment, appreci-
ation Approaches to learning: Thinking and re-
search skills Specialist collaboration:
Art
GRADE 5 Central Idea:
Energy use affects society and the en-vironment
Key Concepts: FORM, RESPONSIBILITY, CHANGE
Related Concepts: Consumption, sustainability
Lines of Inquiry: renewable and non-renewable energy responsible energy choice generating novel ideas through a design
process Learner Profile Attributes:
Inquirers and thinkers Attitudes:
Creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm Approaches to learning:
Research, self-management and thinking skills
Specialist collaboration: Kitchen Gardening
GRADE 6 Central Idea:
Migration happens for different rea-sons and changes local populations
Key Concepts: PERSPECTIVE, CHANGE, CAUSATION
Related Concepts: Chronology, discovery, pattern, History
Lines of Inquiry: Australia's changing demographic due to
migration causes for migration throughout time ethical use of a range of sources to ensure
research accuracy Learner Profile Attributes:
Courageous, open-Minded, communicators Attitudes:
Tolerance, appreciation, empathy Approaches to learning:
Communication and research skills Specialist collaboration:
Music
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Urquhart Park Primary School
Welcome to Term 3! The table will give you a glimpse into the learning taking place in each grade. If you are interested in any of the concepts and want to get more involved, please let me know through your child’s school diary. Many grades will be
focussing on their research skills, including; gathering, sorting and categorising data, using social media safely and communi-cating efficiently using technology, as well as synthesising and interpreting new knowledge.
A big focus this term is on our oracy skills. How do we articulate our learning in a way to make sense of our learning, and help others understand? We will be working on our use of specific vocabulary, how we work with others, active listening and re-
sponding to others, and build our confidence in the process.
Keep talking! Keep reflecting!
Mrs Hollie Searl Instructional Leader – PYP Co-ordinator
Extra-curricular Activities—Lunch Clubs
Our Lunchtime Clubs give students the opportunity to be involved in a
variety of activities, a place to feel secure, learn to play in a safe and
friendly way or just get out of the cold on a winter’s day!
MONDAY Movie Club Mindfulness/
Meditation
TUESDAY Art Club Violin Club Imagination Club
(F-3)
Tinker Club
WEDNESDAY Drumming
Club
Drama Games
(Gr 4-6)
Book Club Japanese Club
(Gr F-3)
THURSDAY Soccer Japanese Club
(Gr 4-6)
Minecraft Club
(Gr 6)
Construction
Club
FRIDAY Kazoo Club Go Noodle
Clubs happening during Term 3 include -
The Discovery Centre is also open every day for quiet reading, drawing or colouring
JUNIOR UNIT It’s hard to believe that we are already half way through the year! Our junior students have returned after the
chilly break, eager to take on new learning challenges and continue building friendships.
Our Foundation team would like to extend a big thankyou to all the families that supported their action for
the PYP unit of inquiry on changes in the weather, informing the way people live their lives. Many
families donated coats and jumpers for the Salvation Army. This will help many Ballarat families stay
warm this winter. Please look out for the Farmer Friday Flyer included in this newsletter.
Students in Year 1 have begun developing their research skills as they learn about the history of our school. Next
week they will be visiting the former school site on Urquhart Street. Our Business Manager, Karen George will be
conducting the tour and sharing her memories as a former student of the school.
Last week, the Year 2 students visited the Middle Unit, investigating littleBits technology with our Year 4 experts.
This was a part of our inquiry into the Central Idea, ‘Responsible use of technology connects people around the
world’. Everyone had a great time creating electrical circuits that powered buzzers, lights and fans.
MIDDLE UNIT
Welcome to Term 3! We begin Semester 2 with an inquiry into ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’.
Students in Grade 3 are exploring ‘culture’ - what it means and how cultures change over time. Thank you
to all of the students who have brought in items from home that represent their family culture. We have
enjoyed listening to students share their items and stories with each other.
In Grade 4, we are inquiring into historical events that have shaped Australia’s history, with a focus on
exploration and explorers at key points throughout our history. Our central idea, ‘The world has been
changed by exploration, opportunities and discoveries’, will allow us to explore perspectives of significant
navigators.
Camp notes, including medical and allergy forms, were sent home at the end of week 1. Please note these
forms, along with payment, are due back by Wednesday 21st August. Thank you.
SENIOR UNIT
Welcome to Term 3. We trust that everyone had a restful holidays and maybe even got away to see some
sunshine. Semester 2 is always incredibly busy in the Senior Unit with many exciting events to look
forward to.
Grade 6 students have begun their ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’ Unit of Inquiry with a focus on
migration, it’s causes and how it has changed Australia’s demographic. It has been wonderful to read
some family migration history in the students’ homework. Grade 6 students are also at the beginning of
’Independence Week’ which has been designed to make learning conditions more representative of
those in secondary school . We hope this will assist the students transition in some way.
Grade 5’s have been looking at the affects of energy use for their ’Sharing the Planet’ Unit of Inquiry. It
has been wonderful to hear the conversations between peers about responsible energy use and
renewable energy sources as well as the talk of potential actions students could take. Thank you!
Japanese:Mr. Paxton
Konnichiwa!
Japanese Day: Thursday September 5th!!
Japanese Day: In week 8, all students and parents
are welcome to help celebrate the culture and lan-
guage of Japan on Japanese Day. We’ll have food,
games, competitions, performances and more! This
day is run by our Japanese captains and students from Grade 6.
Parents are encouraged to attend.
Put this date in your diaries!
Teru Teru Bozu: Our Foundation and Grade 1 students made
these tissue dolls, a tradition in Japan to ward off rainy weather
during the wet season in July. Let’s hope they work at your
house!
Toys and Games: Students from Grades 2-6 have been honing
their skills using traditional Japanese toys and games. There will
be an opportunity to compete in various competitions on Japa-
nese Day, and of course, the opportunity to practise during Japanese
Club.
Ninja Play: Students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 have the opportunity to play
a role in our upcoming performance, “The Ninja Play”, which will be
performed on Japanese Day. Auditions will be held this Wednesday in
the Japanese room. Thankyou to Ms. Fisher for her assistance!
Japanese Club: Students can enjoy a range of activities including ori-
gami, manga drawing, cooking, and playing traditional Japanese toys and games. Japanese club
is held at lunchtime in the Japanese room. Wednesday: Grades 4,5 and 6 Thursday:
Grades F, 1,2 &3
Teru Teru Bozu...no rain please!
Ohajiki
Karuta
Hiragana puzzles
Kendama
Otoshi Daruma
Reminder: Term 3 After
School Sports
Grade 5/6 Basketball – On
Thursdays at the Ballarat Miner
dome Stadium. Mr Dixon and Miss Quandt will be
coaching the basketball teams this term.
Grade 3/4 and 5/6 Netball –
On Tuesday nights. Miss Hardy is
coaching the 3/4 team and Miss
Bond is coaching the 5/6 team.
Permission notes and full payment
will be collected for the term dur-
ing Week 2 and 3 of Term 3. This will
help out on the nights of Netball.
Grade 5/6 Badminton – On Wednesday nights from 4.15pm –
5.30pm. Miss Q is coaching Badmin-
ton during Term 3.
Swimming Term 3
So far we have had fantastic feed-
back from our swimming program with Shayne Reece. This
term the Grade 1’s will be swimming in Week 2 Monday
22nd July—Friday 26th July.
Foundation classes will be swimming in Term 4 in Week 5.
FUTSAL TOURNAMENT DAYS:
In week 6 students from grades 3,4,5
and 6 will be given the opportunity to
take part in an indoor futsal tournament
at Major League. The Grade 3/4 com-
petition will be on the Tuesday 20th Au-
gust and the 5/6 competition will be on
the Wednesday 21st August. Permis-
sion notes for the tournament days will
be sent home soon.
Division Athletics Carnival
The Division Athletics Carnival will
be on Friday the 13th September.
Training for student’s competing in
the Division Athletics will start from
Week 5 onwards.
During Term 3 Junior P.E Students in F-1 will continue having fun with our
Perceptual Motor Program (P.M.P) which helps enhance and refine gross and
fine motor skill development.
Just a reminder…..
Soccer Club is on a Thursday at lunchtime at Arbol Arena.
Thanks
Miss Devlin
This week all students have been busy creating in the art room. The grade 5 students have
been working on their learner profile attribute : Courageous inspired pieces. The grade 2
students have had fun and are very excited about the introduction of plasticine time which
will help the development of their fine motor skills.
Just a reminder…..
Mindfulness Club will be on a Monday at Lunchtime in the MPR for interested students.
We welcome Miss King who will be helping guide us to learn different ways to calm our
mind and bodies by breathing and using sound healing. Art Club is on a Tuesday at
Lunchtime (all welcome)
Any donations would be greatly appreciated please. We are still collecting newspapers and
odds and ends for the Art Room.
Thanks
Miss Devlin
What a fantastic start to Semester 2 in Performing Arts we have had! This
Semester Foundations, Grade 1’s, Grade 2A and Grade 6’s will explore both Dance
and Drama. I’m excited to see the amazing work the students produce, and
Just a Reminder…
Wednesday Lunch – Drama Games (4-6)
Thursday Lunch – Victorian State School Spectacular Rehearsals
Congratulations to 4B for winning
June’s Class of the Month last Term!
In THE SUSTAINABLE
GARDENING KITCHEN …we are
making sustainable choices about
changing our habits and going
plastic free!
Ms. Hartmann
The Sustainable Gardening Kitchen
Upcoming Music Dates for your Diary
Week 3 - Tuesday 30/7/19 Back to Drumbeat group to Fidelity Kinder Week 4 - Wednesday Whole School to “Fried” (musical) at Mt Rowan SC Week 7 - Monday 26/8/19 - Seedlings Saplings Choirs to South Street Week 8 - SATURDAY 7/9/19 - CrashBangWallop to South Street Week 10 - Monday 16/9/19 - Grade 2B Violin Open Lesson
Music Clubs and Ensembles - Term 3
Tuesday Lunchtime - Violin Club (for current violin Students)
Wednesday 8.30am - Seedlings Choir (F-1)
Wednesday Lunchtime - Little Drummers (gr 1-4)
Thursday Lunchtime - Guitar Club (with Nick Wright) (by invitation, please see Mrs. Allen if interested)
Friday 8am - Saplings Choir
Friday Lunchtime - Kazoo Club—BYO Kazoo, new members welcome this term
Friday 3.15 - CrashBangWallop (by invitation, please see Mrs. Allen if interested)
Composers in Focus Weeks 1&2
To support our School’s celebration of NAIDOC week and the Indigenous culture of our country we are focus-
ing on Aboriginal composers for the first two weeks of the term. Our competition is simple—just provide the
required information (below) and submit your entry to win a prize! Entry forms available at the office and in
the Music room.
Hold onto your hats...we are in for a busy term in the Music Room!
With great excitement last week the Foundation students had their first formal music classes
and we also welcomed Grade 1, 2A and Grade 6 back to the Music room for new learning op-
portunities. This term there are a wide variety of clubs and ensembles rehearsing for a range
performances throughout the term—please encourage your children to get involved and make
the most of the opportunities available.
Vacancies exist for lessons with several of our Instrumental Teachers - application forms are
available from the office. Please feel free to come and chat with Mrs. Allen in the Music
room if you have questions about what your child might like to be involved with this term.
Mental Health & Wellbeing at Urquhart Park – introducing ‘Be You’
Urquhart Park has been a ‘KidsMatter school’ since 2015. KidsMatter is an Australian
Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative aiming to improve the mental health and
wellbeing of primary school students. Our school’s involvement in KidsMatter has
enabled us to work strategically to improve mental health and learning outcomes for
our students.
In 2018 the Federal Government in partnership with Beyond Blue, launched Be You, which builds on the learnings
and success of initiatives such as KidsMatter. The Be You initiative supports the mental health and wellbeing of
children and young people from the early years to 18, across every learning community.
‘Be You’ fosters a mentally healthy learning community by:
Promoting the development of mentally healthy learning communities.
Fostering partnerships with families and community.
Building educators’ capacity to teach skills for wellbeing and resilience.
Guiding educators to support children and young people experiencing mental health issues.
Supporting communities back to mental health following a critical incident.
As part of our school’s ongoing commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all members of our
learning community, we have registered to be part of the Be You initiative. This will enable us to access a range of
resources, including professional learning for staff as well as a range of tools, advice and support in creating a men-
tally healthy learning community for everyone.
Our Statement of Commitment to Be You is attached - this describes the values and principles that guide our school
to build and maintain a mentally healthy learning community.
Be You is committed to bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and ways of
doing to its materials, resources and experiences.
Fact sheets on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing are also available for families by following this
link to the website - https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets