Week 37, November 22 - Mont Albert Primary School

Principal: Mrs Sharon SaitlikAssistant Principals: Mr Craig CrouchMr Andrew SearleCongratulations Gateways Challenge TeamsCongratulations to the Level 4 (Chris Thomson, Faith Morgan,Harrison Kitchingman & Hilary Butt) and Level 3 (SaschaGillam, Eloise Webster, Maella Teele & Phillip Wang)Gateways Teams who should be delighted with their efforts.The Level 4 Team finished in fourth place yet there was only adifferential of 6 points splitting first place and fourth. Ourvery clever Level 3 Team (Year 3 and Year 4 students) finishedin FIRST place!Thank you to Mrs Barb Plozza, our Gateways Coordinator, forpreparing the students for this event. We wish the Level 3Team, who now participate in State Finals on the 5 thDecember, all the very best.2013 StaffingI am delighted to announce that we have some new staffjoining us in 2013 – Ms Libby Syles, Miss Tilly Ludon and MissCatherine Embury. Mrs Maree Kaan returns at 0.5 and will beteam-teaching with Mrs Emma Read 0.5. Mrs Lisa Rossireturns at 0.4 to share the teaching of Languages with SignoraJuliana Quinn.Mrs Sue Moses-Critchley has chosen to retire at theconclusion of 2012. May I take this opportunity to thank Suesincerely for her outstanding efforts and many contributionstowards the education of the students at Mont AlbertPrimary School over the last 19 years. In my time as PrincipalSue has been an active member of the Leadership Team and amost supportive colleague to all staff members. Sue hasintroduced Restorative Practices and reviewed and evaluatedour Student Welfare and Wellbeing Program; Sue’s leadershiphas been pivotal in nurturing the culture we now have andthe values and mottos that we stand for and respect. Sue’sdedication and commitment to her teaching has beenexceptional and she will be sadly missed, however I know thatshe has many great plans to travel with her husband Pete andenjoy her grandchildren who no doubt shall keep her busy.Mrs Julie Gazdowicz has also chosen to take 12 months Leavewithout Pay to spend some quality time with her family.Miss Melinda Tippett has worked tirelessly supporting SignoraJuliana Quinn in the teaching of Italian throughout the yearand we thank her for her many outstanding contributions tothe Languages Program at Mont Albert throughout 2012; wewish Melinda the very best for her future teachingendeavours.The 2013 Workforce Plan has been presented to theLeadership Team, Consultative Team and staff. Teachergrade allocation will be presented to the community in thefirst December Bulletin.Japanese at Mont AlbertAs part of the Language (LOTE) program, we are currentlytrialling a short Japanese language course for Grade 6students from November until the end of the scholastic year.This is to assist transition into the secondary schools, wheremany students may be learning an Asian language as well as aSchool Council President: Mr Jehrom Clift 9899 6907Funcare ph: 9897 4495 e-mail: funcare@maps.vic.edu.auMont Albert Primary School Page 1FridayNovember 23MondayNovember 26TuesdayNovember 27WednesdayNovember 28ThursdayNovember 29FridayNovember 30TuesdayDecember 4WednesdayDecember 5ThursdayDecember 6 GatewaysNovember 22, 2012Issue No 37 Year 4 Hooptime All Star State Final Year 4 Excursion to Schwerkolt Cottage Senior All Star Boys State HooptimeFinals Christmas Book Fair commences Gateways Gateways Junior Hooptime Future Star State Final MAPS GOLF DAY Gateways MAPS “Christmas Party at the 19thHole” CRE service at St Augustine’sPrep, 9.15amYears 1 and 2, 10.15am Gateways CRE service at St Augustine’sYears 3 and 4, 9.15amYears 5 and 6, 10.15am Carol’s Evening, 7pmEuropean language. The course is covering some Japaneseculture, geography, numbers and greetings, as well as somehiragana. Juliana Quinn is taking the classes and is currentlyorganising some Japanese friends as guest visitors to helpwith the program. Signora Quinn is known as Sensei Quinnto the Grade 6 students studying this course of Japanese. Asthis has been most successful, at of the commencement of2013, the Year 5 and Year 6 students will focus on ItalianSemester 1 and then Japanese Semester 2. There is a majoremphasis on introducing Asian languages in schools fromthe DEECD and we are delighted that Juliana has thecapacity and skills to provide introductory lessons inJapanese for our senior students.AEU campaignAs already communicated to all families via the Bulletin anda hard copy letter sent home, many teaching staff are notproviding written feedback on student reports in December.This industrial action is taking place as part of the currentcampaign which looks as though it may continue into the2013 school year.Spring Fling Special Lunch DayCongratulations to Mrs Danielle Howard and her team ofhelpers on another very successful lunch day for all.

LIBRARY NEWSXMAS BOOK FAIR 2012We will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair in theLibrary from Wednesday 28 th November to Tuesday 4 thDecember.After school sales will be on Thursday 29 th November until6.30pm and Tuesday 4 th December until 6.30pm. Studentscan bring orders any day.There will be a Parents Only session on Monday 3rdDecember, before school until 9.40am and by Book Fair/eftpos order.This is a great opportunity for small Xmas gifts and stockingfillers.Cheryl GriffinTeacher LibrarianFAIRYTALESLevel 2Level 2 are exploring the Inquiry topic ‘Fairytales’.Students from 2/27 have written about their elements.A fairytale is an imaginary story where there is always aproblem to be solved. Fairytales start with “Once upon atime” and end with “Happily ever after”. The numbersseven and three are common in fairytale titles. What isinteresting about fairytales is that animals can talk andthey have a moral.Ella HannonIn a fairytale animals often talk. They always start with‘Once upon a time “and end with “happily ever after.”Fairytales are not true.Sylvia LaiFairytales are made-up stories. Fairytales always have aproblem to solve, always start with “Once upon a time andend happily. Seven and three are common numbers thatare repeated, animals always talk and they are alwaysmagical.Ayrton HartFROM THE ART ROOMWorking Bee GroutingThanks to the support of awonderful group of parents whodedicated their time last Saturdaymorning to grout the Whole SchoolMosaic project. It’s now completelyfinished and looks incredible!Thanks to the following mums anddads for their hard work in helping to get the job done!Grant Scott-HayesDeb GuilmartinRose and Lachlan Nunn Marg BrewertonBarbara BestChris SharpeKatrina RichardsGary VealeMichelle HaymesArt TeacherTHE GATEWAYS CHALLENGELast week the GATEWAYS District Challenge was held atBrunswick SW Primary School. GATEWAYS is anindependent organisation offering challenging andenriching activities to highly able students.Two teams from Mont Albert PS took part in the challenge,which involved completing four very different tasks in justthirty minutes each. All challenges tested teams’ abilities tocoordinate, communicate, create and cooperate underpressure!The students involved are to be congratulated on thepositive way they have approached their participation inthe challenge, giving up many lunch times to practise thetasks, to learn to work together as a cooperative team andto use their leadership skills.The Grade 5/6 Team, consisting of Faith Morgan, ChrisThomson, Harrison Kitchingman and Hilary Butt, wereplaced 4th in a tight competition, with a Highly Commendedawarded in each task. Their team score was 139 points withthe winning team scoring only 6 extra points. They wereparticularly recognised for their performance in the MusicalMayhem challenge and were asked to perform for the otherteams.The Grade 3/4 Team, consisting of Maella Teele, PhillipWang, Eloise Webster and Sascha Gillam, workedparticularly well at all their challenges displayingoutstanding teamwork and leadership. They achieved ascore of 155 points and were placed first! They received atrophy which will be placed in the cabinet in the foyer. Thisteam now goes on to compete in the finals at Box Hill HighSchool on December 5 th . We wish them all the very best.Congratulations to all involved.Barb Plozza, Gateways CoordinatorNovember 29BULLETIN ROSTERMegan West, Kathryn ScullyUrgent Urgent UrgentThe Canteen urgently needs extra volunteers for 2013 inorder to continue operating as we will be losing a numberof volunteers due to their children progressing to highschool etc. If you can assist just one day per month, 10amto 2pm please call Jody on 9897 4495 during the abovetimes or mobile, 0408 037 471.Canteen RosterF aDeWe URGENTLY NEED further volunteers to fill some gaps inour roster, if you can assist please ring Canteen Manager,Jody Burgess on 9897 4495, 10am to 2pmFriday,November 23Monday,November 26Tuesday,November 27Wednesday,November 28Friday,November 30Cathy Goucher, Deb Ballment,Diane Thai, Karen BuckmasterAnnmaria Antonino, CharlotteLanyonMiho Teranishi, Aki SkewesChristina HabalClaire Farran, Nicki Groenewegen,Fiona McLeanMont Albert Primary School Page 3

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ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STUDYParticipants needed:FREE study for overweight teens looking for help!The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute at The RoyalChildren’s Hospital is conducting a study to find a betterway to support overweight young people aged 12 to 17years to make healthier choices about weightmanagement.Participation involves completing online questionnairesand having height, weight, blood pressure and waistcircumference measured at the beginning and then at 3,6 and 12 month follow-ups.Parents are also invited to take part.Every 3 months there will be a draw for a $100 giftvoucher for those who have kept their appointments.The results will help us to find out a helpful way to teachyoung people about weight-related behaviours duringadolescence.We need overweight young people aged 12- 17 living inmetropolitan Melbourne to join in!Enquiries: please contact Karly Cini on 03 9345 6954 orstayingfit@mcri.edu.au.For more info please go to: www.rch.org.au/cah/research/The_Staying_Fit_Project/Mont Albert Primary School Page 6