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CANTERBURY P r i m a r y S c h o o l Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone 9836 4537 or 9830 1963 Facsimile 9888 5685 Vol: 25 No: 07 www.canterburyps.vic.edu.

contribution to the world in which they live Assistant Principal One of my core roles as the Assistant Principal is the coordination of student welfare.

I do this by meeting with teachers and parents to plan a strategic approach to supporting the needs of students. Much of the support we arrange for students comes from people outside of the school.

These specialists include speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists and a number of specialised visiting teachers.

1 CANTERBURY P r i m a r y S c h o o l Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone or Facsimile Vol: 25 No: 07 Date: 15th March 2017 Our School s Purpose To create a passionate learning community that inspires, challenges and supports all students to achieve their personal best and make a positive contribution to the world in which they live Assistant Principal One of my core roles as the Assistant Principal is the coordination of student welfare. I am the main point of contact when student welfare or learning concerns arise in classrooms. I do this by meeting with teachers and parents to plan a strategic approach to supporting the needs of students. Much of the support we arrange for students comes from people outside of the school. I regularly liaise with these external professionals and department of education student support staff. These specialists include speech therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists and a number of specialised visiting teachers. These professionals support students in class but also make recommendations to parents and teachers to further aid student development. In some cases I write funding applications to the department of education for additional support for students in classrooms. This support comes in the form of the Integration Aide team and I work with this team to develop strong student support processes. Other areas of my role include the ICT planning. I coordinate the successions planning and purchasing for the technology infrastructure and hardware requirements for the school. One other team that I lead within the school is the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Annual Implementation Team. Our focus, drawn from the strategic plan, is to develop the capacity of teachers in the teaching of the STEM subjects. We are also looking for ways to encourage and champion exciting opportunities in STEM for the students such as the Makerspace and the Coding Consultant. Matthew Forrest, forrest.matthew.j@edumail.vic.gov.au Community Corner C1M parent s morning tea: Thur 16th March 9am at Foodrinkery. C1B parents morning tea: 17th March 9am at The Maling Room. Prep parents welcome drinks: 17th March 7:30pm at Kalfa s home. Year 5 Mum s dinner: Tue 21st March 7:30pm, at Prohibition Food & Wine C1D parents morning tea: 22nd March 9am at The Maling Room. Year 2 parent drinks: 25th March 7pm. D0M Mum s dinner: 29 March 8pm Monk and Me. Year 3 parents dinner: 29 March 7:30pm Riversdale Thai. Year 6 parent drinks: 30 March 7:30pm Geebung. Year 1 play in the park: 31 March 2:30pm Riversdale Park. DIARY DATES MAR 2017 Wed 15th 7:30pm Art Show committee meeting in Library Thur 16th Preloved uniform stall 3:15-3:45pm Fri 17th National Ride to School Day Sat 18th Prep Working Bee 8:30am 12pm Tue 21st 7pm Zoning What is it and How does it Work? All parents welcome. Venue: In the School gym Tue 21st Harmony Day wear a touch of orange Wed 22nd school photographs, all day Tue 28th Prep excursion ScienceWorks 10am 1:30pm. Wed 29th CPS Comic Con (during the school day) Fri 31 End of term 1 2:30pm dismissal APR 2017 Tue 18 Apr First Day term 2 Wed 19th 7:30pm Art Show Committee meeting Tue 25th ANZAC Day Public Holiday No School Fri 28th House Cross Country at Highfield Park (date TBC) MAY 2017 Fri 5th CPS Art Exhibition Opening Night Sat 6 10am 5pm CPS Art Exhibition Sun 7th 10am 4pm CPS Art Exhibition Fri 12th Mother s Day Stall CPS School term dates 2017: Term 2: 18 Apr 30 Jun Term 3: 17 Jul 22 Sep CPS students start 18 July Term 4: 9 Oct 22 Dec 2017 CPS pupil free days are: 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 9 June, 17 July Maker Space This Week Thanks to all the parent helpers who have lent a hand this week. We have been busy creating delicious healthy foods including a Couscous salad from the Year 6 team. Integrity Respect Resilience Responsibility

2 First Aid and Maker Space Linen Roster Please collect the linen from the office at 3:30pm on Friday. 17/3/17 Anita Crosby 24/3/17 Kerry Rendell 31/3/17 Kylie Rutten Art Room Linen Roster 17/3/17 Tori Moore 24/3/17 Anna Permezel 31/3/17 Liz Lindner Thank you for your help. Preloved Uniform Sale Thursday 16 March am in the Prep area Need a spare jumper? Come along and grab a bargain. Polo tops, shorts, dresses, track pants, hats, and heaps of jumpers and fleeces to choose from. Most Uniform items only $5.00. Donations of clean items also welcome, please drop off at the office. School Fair Committee The school fair will be held on Sunday 22 nd October, A fair committee will be formed to plan and manage the event. You may want to join to give input to ideas and the plan, or have a specific activity you would like to coordinate for fair day. Key roles will be discussed at the initial meeting (start of term 2). We welcome anyone that would enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a wonderful day for the students and families of Canterbury Primary School. If you are interested in joining the committee, please let us know via on marika@executebydesign.com Bridget and Marika Parent help please for School Photos School photos are Wednesday 22nd March and we would appreciate help from parents on the day. We need help with lining the students up and straightening collars and encouraging smiles. If you could spare some time please come or call the school office ( )to sign up. There are 3 shifts: 9am 11am, 11:30-1pm 1pm 3pm. As always, your help is appreciated. Harmony Day 21st March 2017 Wear a touch of Orange Australia is a multicultural country, cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It makes Australia a great place to live, so on the 21st of March the School Captains, Global Ministers and Community Ministers will be hosting an event called Harmony Day. The message being sent here is that everyone belongs and our aim is to respect cultural and religious diversity, eliminate racial discrimination, and bullying. Over the last 70 years 7 million migrants have made Australia their home and almost half of Australians were born overseas or have a parent who was. To celebrate this special day, everyone is encouraged to wear something orange or a touch of orange. -Global Ministers,Community Ministers and School Captains Uniform Shop New zip hoodies and short sleeve polo s are back in stock. Uniform Shop is open as usual on Friday mornings 8:45am 9:15am. Art Room: Donations Needed Please We would love donations of Newspaper and Bubble Wrap to help us create our artworks this term. Please drop off at the art room if you have any spare. Canterbury Auskick Commences Sat 22nd April, IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: Please note that our Auskick Coordinator from last year has relocated interstate and the role is currently vacant. For anyone who may be interested in assuming the role for this year, please forward any expressions of interest to canterburyauskick@yahoo.com.au. A detailed description of the role and a handover from the previous coordinator will be provided. This is a great way to get involved in the local community and actively support your child s early AFL learning.

4 School Banking Information Session. Canterbury Primary School offers the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards. The rewards available during 2017 are: Cyber Handball Colour Change Markers 3D Chalk Set Tablet Case Smiley Emoji Keyring Volt Handball Pencil + Tech Case Epic Earphones School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives $5 when a student makes their first ever School Banking deposit and 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). School Banking day is Tuesday Each week you need to bring in your filled in deposit book and hand it to your class teacher. We will be holding a School Banking Information Session at our school: Time: Date: Location: 9am Wednesday 29 th March Prep area, near the uniform shop Please join us and find out more about the School Banking program and how your child can get involved. If you are interested in opening a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account for your child you can visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. A School Banking representative will be available at the Information Session to show you how you can do this. In order to verify yourself and your child, you will need your driver s licence and your child s birth certificate, but if you don t have these with you on the day, you can complete verification online at home.

2017 CANTERBURY AUSKICK INFORMATION FORM (please complete 1 form per child) Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am Lower Oval, Highfield Park Starts 22 April (1st Saturday after second term commences)

5 2017 CANTERBURY AUSKICK INFORMATION FORM (please complete 1 form per child) Saturday Mornings 9:00 am to 10:30 am Lower Oval, Highfield Park Starts 22 April (1st Saturday after second term commences) Child s Details Child s First Name: Surname: Grade/Year in 2017 (circle one): Kinder Foundation School: Contact Information Address: Suburb: Postcode: Child s Birth Date / / Home Telephone: Mother s Name: AFL Team Mother s Mobile: Mother s (Please print): Father s Name: Father s Mobile: Father s (Please print): (A weekly update is sent to all parents via ) Medical Issues Does your child suffer from any illness, disability, and allergy or is he/she allergic to any medication? IF SO PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS AND INFORM COACHES: Yes or No (Circle one) Details of medical issues: In case of emergency please contact: Name: Mobile Phone: In case of emergency I authorise the Canterbury Auskick centre coordinator or their representative to arrange any necessary medical treatment for your child where prior notification has not been possible. Signed by Parent/Guardian: Coaching Yes or No Can you help with (please circle): Cafe Yes or No General Help Yes or No

6 Starts 22 April 2017 ( First Saturday Term 2) Auskick is the AFL s introductory program for primary school aged children and their families. Canterbury Auskick has been running for many years with the aim of teaching children the basic skills of AFL and most importantly for all kids to have fun. Canterbury Auskick runs three groups. One for students in Foundation, one for Grade 1 and a combined seniors group for students in Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Auskick also provides a relaxed forum for children and parents to socialise. Canterbury Auskick runs from Saturday 22 April until Friday 11 August inclusive (rain, hail or shine) with a break for the Queen s Birthday long weekend (no Auskick on 10 June) and school holidays. During the year Canterbury Auskick runs a number of Theme Days including Grandparents Day, Dads Bake Off and the hotly contested Mums vs. Kids Day. Auskick is a great way to for Foundation Parents and children to get together and have fun! The Auskick café serves hot drinks, hot dogs and other refreshments. Auskick for Foundation students: The main objective of Auskick for Foundation students is for them to have fun. Along the way there is social interaction with other children, ball games and short matches. Auskick matches have modified rules including sharing of the ball and no tackling. The registration cost is $100 per child which includes: New to Auskick: backpack, football, pump, cap, footy cards, album and activity book Returning to Auskick: football, pump, footy cards, sticker sheet, boot bag and T-shirt A participation Medal / Trophy on Presentation Day under lights (Friday 11 August) For older groups, a chance to participate in a half time game at either the MCG or Etihad Stadium Free Auskick Under Lights & Pie Night All equipment and coaching Free BBQ and soft drinks for kids & their families on selected Auskick sessions

To Register Visit www.aflauskick.com.au Click on Register at the top of the page.

7 To Register Visit Click on Register at the top of the page. Using the Centre Locator, search for Canterbury and then click the Register button. Complete the online registration process. Pay registration fee of $100 via the online payment process and print out your receipt. Let the fun begin!!

Kids Yoga classes available at your school WHY KIDS YOGA?

health Introduces and teaches skills in a fun, non-competitive

classroom 4 Years PE (Physical Education) Increases strength,

au or text - 0437257743 and include your childʼs name, grade and a

Your childʼs place will then be confirmed (depending on availability)

8 Kids Yoga classes available at your school WHY KIDS YOGA? Sparks creativity and self-expression Calms the mind and improves general wellbeing. MEET THE INSTRUCTOR JACKLYN Promotes Physical, Mental and Emotional health Introduces and teaches skills in a fun, non-competitive environment Currently employed Primary School Teacher 10 years classroom 4 Years PE (Physical Education) Increases strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and enhances body awareness. Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Trained LIMITED PLACES! SIGN UP NOW! TERM WEEKS - $115 Please - info@yes2yoga.com.au or text and include your childʼs name, grade and a contact phone number. Your childʼs place will then be confirmed (depending on availability) and an invoice sent. TUESDAY LUNCHTIME YOGA CLASSES (Students from Prep to Year 4) Maximum class size of 16 students so get in quick! All other details confirmed when you book. Starts 2nd of May. FIND US ON

9 3 DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Yoga Mindfulness / Meditation Team building Self - Inquiry Games and Crafts Theatre Sports Improvisation Innovative Design Communication Skills Creative Problem Solving Resilience A chance for kids to unplug from technology and learn what it really means to be a Well-Being. We focus on Physical, Social and Emotional Health and endeavor to equip kids with some new skills, tools and strategies to help in challenging times. We want to help build confident kids with a deep sense of connection to self!! WHEN: WHERE: COST: AGE: 10th, 11th, 12th April - 2nd week of holidays 314 Camberwell Road, Camberwell $299-3 days TIME: 9:00am - 3:30pm 6-12 yrs LIMITED SPACES!! with: BOOK NOW! with: Ph: info@yes2yoga.com.au

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom.

10 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government s commitment to breaking the link between a student s background and their outcomes. CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from MORE INFORMATION For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125 for primary school students $225 for secondary school students. 1

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CANTERBURY P r i m a r y S c h o o l Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone or Facsimile

CANTERBURY P r i m a r y S c h o o l Molesworth Street Canterbury 3126 Telephone 9836 4537 or 9830 1963 Facsimile 9888 5685 Vol: 25 No: 09 www.canterburyps.vic.edu.au Date: 29th March 2017 Our School s