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WELCOME BACK
We have had a smooth start to the term and everyone has settled back in to what will be a very busy time. During the holidays you would have received your child’s Class Letter and the Term Four Calendar. Please make sure you have all the relevant school closure and school celebrations in your diaries as the end of the year will be upon us before we know it.
STAFF CHANGES
Two Staff Members have advised me they will not be returning to St Peter’s in 2020. Kassy Dowling, who teaches Year 4, began her teaching career at St Peter’s in 2015 and after 5 years, has decided that it is time for a change and has accepted a position at St Joseph’s Elsternwick to start at the beginning of the 2020 school year. Rachel Armitage, one of our Learning Support Officers, who joined St Peter’s at the beginning of Term Two this year will be moving interstate at the end of the year so will not be returning to St Peter’s next year.
It is always hard to farewell staff but accepting that everyone must do what is good for their families and their careers is the reality of all work places. Kassy and Rachel will be sadly missed and we will farewell them as a community at the end of the year.
VISION AUSTRALIA DOG TRAINING
I have taken on the responsibility of training a Vision Australia pup. He is a 14 week old male labrador and will be living with my family for up to 14 months as we assist in training and socialising him in readiness for working as a seeing eye dog. During the day he will come to school with me to assist him in developing socially. When wearing his blue coat he will be in training and cannot be approached or patted. At other times he will be on a normal lead and children that wish to socialise with him can do so. I am aware of some children’s phobias and some allergies and plans are in place to ensure that these children are not impacted on negatively by Tito’s presence at St Peter’s. If your child does have a fear of dogs or has allergies to dog hair and you have not informed us please contact Trish so we add these details to our records and put in place the necessary plans.
WORKING BEE
It is that time of year again - we are seeking helpers for our Term 4 Working Bee! This will take place next Friday, 18th October from 5pm-7pm (Yes, while the P-3 Disco is on).
During the Working Bee we will be dismantling furniture, moving rubbish to the skip, gardening and weeding. If you have your own drill and are able to assist, please email Andrea Crough (acrough@spbentleigheast.
If you are helping in the garden and could bring your own tools (secateurs, shovel etc.) it would be much appreciated.
There is no need to RSVP to the Working Bee please just turn up and choose a task on arrival. The more the merrier!
PUPIL FREE DAYS THIS TERM
There will be no school for St Peter’s students on the following days this term.
Monday, 4th November - Professional Learning for Staff
Tuesday, 5th November - Melbourne Cup Day
Friday, 22nd of November - Planning day for 2020
The last day of school for the year will be Wednesday, 18th December with school finishing at 3:25pm.
CONGRATULATIONS YEAR ONE
At the end of last term the Year Ones attended an excursion to see Peter and the Wolf. One of the ushers took the time to advise us that she was very impressed with how well behaved and respectful our students were. They were a credit to St Peter’s, their teachers and their families.
CONGRATULATIONS
At our St Peter’s v St Paul’s Football Game, Isabelle Atherton organised to hold a cake stall to raise money for Camp Quality. During the holidays Isabelle and some of her team, Annabelle Chapman, Sophie Chapman, Lucy Monaghan and Olivia Monaghan visited Camp Quality to hand over the $355 raised.
YEAR 4 EXCURSION TO POLLYWOODSIDE & IMMIGRATION MUSEUM
In Term 3 the Year 4s went to the Immigration Museum and Polly Woodside. When we got to school we quickly went on the bus. It was about a half an hour trip but it was worth it. As we walked in the museum we were all amazed. Everywhere we looked there were special historical items or pieces of historical letters to look at. After a little chat about what we were going to do we headed off. The first thing we did was watch a short movie on what it was like to be an immigrant. After the movie finished, we went into a room that had a massive timeline that stretched all around the room. At the back of the room there was a glass cabinet that had old weapons. For the next part of the museum we went into a room that was all about the history of immigration. There were peeping holes in the walls where you could look at a little train set or a small doll. There was an interview room where you went in and there was an interview playing on the screen showing us what people would have been asked to gain access to Australia.
We then caught the bus to the Polly Woodside. When we got there we ate our lunch next to the boat. After lunch we sat down at a table and got sorted into our groups. My group went into the Polly Woodside museum first. Inside we watched a ten minute clip that showed what life was like on a ship as a sailor. Then we pulled some ropes to see what some of the workers had to do when at work. We then saw a diary that someone wrote whilst on board the ship. Once we read it we crawled through a hole and also got to look at the pictures.
After the museum we walked onto the Polly Woodside. First we walked to the back of the ship where the wheel was. We learnt that instead of saying left and right you said starboard (right) and port (left). We then went into the kitchen and had a look at what they ate and the food quality. We also learnt that they had to keep food fresh with citrus to prevent the sailors getting scurvy. We then got to look under the deck at some of the sleeping quarters. We saw that the captain had a bath and the crew only got beds. We then looked at the toilet. It was a bucket under the seat and instead of toilet paper they used a rope. Mrs Stasiak made me hold it because I didn’t know what it was but she did. After we went to the top deck and rang the bell a few times. Finally it was time to go back. We almost fell asleep after the long fun trip.
By Hannah Lentine 4SS
YEAR 5 MATHS GAME DAY
Last week of Term 3 2019, eight Year Fives (Aislin, Adriana, Heather, Lilah, Jeremy, Ned, Matthew and Max) went to a Year Five Maths Games Day.
We arrived at St Patrick's School, Mentone around 9.45am and were ushered into the hall where we completed some pre-games warm ups that involved solving interesting dilemmas.
The Games began at 10.00am beginning with Problem Solving. There were four different booklets which increased in difficulty as we went along. One of the most challenging problems was about a broken clock. The aim was to find out the correct time using the two different clocks provided. One was faster than normal and the other slower.
Once the problem solving was complete, it was time for some math games. In partners, we competed against other schools from across Victoria in a variety of games. The games consisted of, ROWCO, Mabble, Mancala and more. One of the favourite was ROWCO. You need to make a grid of seven by seven including the ROWCO card. One team chose rows and the other columns. You need to select the highest value in your line but make sure you don’t give the opposition an advantage. When there are no more cards in your line you add or subtract the cards in your pile and whoever has the highest value wins.
After playing the games, the maths trail started. We were given investigations where we had to find the answers in the yard. The most interesting challenge was to find three different types of triangles across the playground.
Soon after, the results were announced. Both the St. Peter's teams came equal 4th with 29 points. A great result considering there were 30 teams!
Overall, it was an educational and enjoyable day.
Thank you to Ms. Epstein and Mrs. Mackey for taking the pupils and allowing them to participate in such an amazing experience.
Written by: Jeremy Wan Kee Cheung, Ned Cannington, Adriana Tzolakis and Aislin Parker.
ST. PETER'S COOKBOOK
There’s Still Time to Submit Your Family Recipe for the St Peter’s Cookbook!
We are loving the wonderful recipes that have been sent in for the cookbook so far, but we still want more - our aim is to include as many families as possible!
We have received a wide variety but need a few more in specific areas such as breakfast and finger food. Please check out the list of required recipes Here to see if you have a matching family gem you would like to share.
Please submit your recipe to spcookbook2019@gmail.com with your name and phone number by 15th November 2019. Also, if you have an original handwritten recipe that has been handed down through the family, please let us know as we would love to include a photo of it in the book too!
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019 - MONDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER
Monday, 11th November is Remembrance Day.
We will have merchandise for sale at the School in the coming weeks.
Items are priced at $1.00 / $2.00 / $3.00 / $4.00 & $5.00
Please support the families of those who lost their lives for our country.
ST. PETER'S FETE - SAVE THE DATE
At the end of Term 3 all families would have received a letter with information regarding the Fete and other ways you can assist in making our Fete a success. Please find below the link to the letter. A book of Raffle Tickets was sent home to each family last Monday. Your support in selling the tickets would be greatly appreciated. If you would like more books we have some available at the School Office. A Fete Pack will be emailed to families with information regarding the Cake Stall, Cup Cake Stall, Bottle Stall and how to order Ride Wristbands for the Fete this week.
INFORMATION REGARDING ST. PETER'S FETE 2019
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IsZ9pU28Tqcy05TGdqLXBoWV82RklkeWNQNEVOdHhtMmVZ/view?usp=sharing
If anyone would be interested in coordinating a Stall for our Fete this year please contact either Jenni Lane on 0425 792 369 or Trish Ticca on 9575 0909.
If you own a Business and would like to donate a prize for the Loud Auction or sponsor the Fete financially please contact either Jenni or Trish at the above phone numbers. We also welcome Commercial Stalls. If you are interested in holding a Stall, please contact Donna Jemetta on 0435 539 996 for more information. Any support would be very much appreciated. After a year's break let's get together to make this year's Fete a success!!
A very big THANK YOU to those families in our school who have sponsored our Fete financially - KADA DEVELOPMENTS, CRAMER DESIGN, SOLOGISTICS AND SHERPA FINANCIAL GROUP. Your support is very much appreciated!! Also Thank You to O'Brien Real Estate Oakleigh and Woodards Real Estate for sponsoring us with the Advertising Boards and to Rita Ferraro for Designing our Advertising Board.
FETE TOY STALL & TRASH & TREASURE STALL
We are asking for any unwanted items that would be good for this years Toy Stall and Trash and Treasure Stall. Nothing too big or small, but please no electrical. As we get closer to the Fete we will have a number of drop off times in the Lighthouse for you to off load your items. So if it doesn't 'Spark Joy' we will gladly take it !!
FETE PLANT STALL
The Scholastic Bookclub Brochures were distributed to students last Thursday.
Orders are due back by No Later Than Thursday, 24th October. Payment can be made by Credit Card Online, by cheque made out to Scholastic Australia or by sending your order to the School Office in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name, class and correct money enclosed as no change can be given.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Year 2AC Excursion to Woolworths Links - Tomorrow, Tuesday, 15th October
- P & F Prep to Year 3 Disco - Friday, 18th October - 5.30pm - 6.30pm
- Working Bee - Friday, 18th October - 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program - Tuesday, 22nd October to Friday, 25th October & Tuesday, 29th October to Friday, 1st November
- Year 6 Group Photo - Tuesday, 22nd October - 9.00am
- Prep 2020 Prep Information Evening (Parents Only) - Thursday, 24th October 7.00pm - 8.30pm
- 4PJ Warrawee Visit - Thursday, 24th October - 2.00pm - 3.15pm
- School Board Meeting - Monday, 28th October - 7.00pm
RECONCILIATION
Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their Reconciliation: Samuel Pickering, Millie Natoli, Jack Purcell, Thomas Foley, Gemma Roach
FIRST EUCHARIST
Congratulations to the following students on celebrating their First Eucharist: Neeve Kell, Cinzia Vithoulkas, Kate Bates, Mia Bates, Niamh Scahill, Isabella Nasello, Ella Matthews, Isla Van Hoos, James Brooker, Daniel Lane, Ethan Lane, Gabriela Machuca, Ethan Nguyen, Jack Natoli, Sebastian Keays, Noah Asmar, Savannah Deeth, Sadie Robinson, Allie O'Brien, Zara D'Souza, Hayley Ianzano, Ava O'Connor, Ashton Hepworth, Noah Montgomery, Isabella Shepard, Lucas Ricci, Mitchell Campbell, Holly Kearney, Isabelle Eyles, Ashlyn Odlum
End of Peer Support for 2019 and R U OK? Celebration
At the end of Term 3 we celebrated the end of our Peer Support Program for 2019. St Peter’s participates in the Peer Support Program each year as we feel that it helps students to feel safe, connected and supported at school. It helps strengthen bonds between students from different year levels and allows them to get to know others. We combined our end of Peer Support celebration with a focus on the importance of caring for those around us, particularly taking the time to ask others “Are you OK?”. Students wore a touch of yellow, the colour of the annual R U OK? Day celebrations. Staff planned special celebration activities for the students. These activities were focused on the importance of talking with our friends, families and those around us. Activities included making chatter boxes and stress balls and creating amazing portraits!
Bucket Filler Award
At our last assembly for Term 3 the Bucket Filler trophy was presented Grayson Cooper from 3WG. Grayson was awarded the trophy for 'Playing with a student from another year level who had nobody to play with'. Congratulations Grayson, what an amazing Bucket Filler you are!
Grayson passed on the Bucket Filler trophy to the next winner at the first assembly for Term 4. The trophy was awarded to Katya Greco from 2GC. Katya was nominated for 'Always cheering others up when they were feeling down'. Congratulations Katya, what an amazing Bucket Filler you are!
In October, St Peter’s will be partnering with Glen Eira City Council to run Walk to School month. By participating, all students will go in a prize draw with a Fitbit as the prize for one lucky winner!
Walking Club – 8.30am on Casey
Levels can participate in Walking Club on Casey one morning a week (the same day they have their sports lesson)
Win a Fitbit!
Don’t forget to fill in your Active Schools walking ticket! Parents/guardians can initial one star each morning their child walks or rides to school and one star each afternoon their child walks or rides home from school. Once all 10 stars have been initialled, students can submit their ticket to the school office to be entered into the competition to win a Fitbit! Students will receive a new ticket to keep on walking, riding or scooting to school throughout October.
Don’t forget that part way is OK! You can drop your children off a few blocks from the entrance to the school and walk the rest of the way!
Please click on the link below to view a video on how to use the Walking Ticket
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YRlFub1BUq1fHbNw3yijN-wpqKYS6-iq/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5da00927
PARENTING IDEAS by MICHAEL GROSE
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 parenting books including Thriving!, the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Please go to the link below to read the latest article:
Leaving Your Fathering Mark
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DifNE86lhJ8GXMBBWgkmyAGXPFQ6F7AZ/view?usp=sharing
The Magic Of Mathematics
Delving into Patterns
(Numeracy Week Term 4 Week 2)
‘Virtually all mathematics is based on pattern and structure. The importance of young children recognising, copying and creating patterns cannot be underestimated as it has been found that a child’s awareness of pattern and structure is directly related to their achievement in mathematics overall. ‘ (Mulligan and Mitchelmore 2009).
Hence our decision to make Pattern and Algebra a focus for our Magic of Mathematics Numeracy Week celebration next week. Within the classroom the children will be investigating the wonderful array of patterns that we are surrounded by, and use constantly, as we navigate and calculate our way through everyday life. They will also participate in the Games Expo, run by an expert group of Year 5 Mathematicians; challenging them to think strategically.
Perhaps you can warm up your brains by having a go at the link below.
Can you spot the odd one out?
Throughout the last 8 years, St Peter's own Performing Arts teacher, Mr Drew Lane, has been working on a new musical, based on the classic 1984 film "Electric Dreams". In 2011, Drew was granted permission by Hollywood writer Rusty Lemorande to take the original film and adapt it into a musical.
This year, renown theatre company Music Theatre Melbourne (MTM) have decided to take the show to the stage for a special developmental season.
Electric Dreams: The Musical will be performed at Gasworks Theatre, Albert Park, for six shows only, from November 20-24.
The show takes you back to the wild innocence of 1984, and tells the story of struggling architect Miles, who buys a computer to get his life in order. Next door to him, the beautiful cellist, Madeline is moving in and there's an instant attraction. But after a freak accident, the computer becomes suddenly aware and begins to take over Miles' life and love!
The stellar cast is headed by Tom Green as Miles (Miss Saigon; Gladys Moncrieff Award; The Project) who finds a brave new world of love and technology, and Madeleine Featherby (Paris: A Rock Odyssey; Follies; LaTraviata), as Madeleine, girl next door and cellist extraordinaire.
It also features Stephen Mahy (Miss Saigon; Jersey Boys; Mamma Mia; Crossroads!) as Miles' Casanovan best pal, and Angela Scudi (Rocky Horror Show; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Tick Tick Boom), as Madeleine's, the thoroughly modern Millie. Owen James plays Edgar, the computer with human aspirations. Sophie Loughran, Zak Brown, Anthony Scundi, Courtney Smyth and Aidan Nairros round off the cast.
Electric Dreams: The Musical features a brilliantly catchy score and 22 original songs. One of the songs "You Were There" has been selected for an international album release, with vocals to be sung by Claire DeJean who featured on the 15th season of America's The Voice as part of Team Kelly.
Drew would love to see everyone from St Peter's get behind his exciting new show! The cast have been rehearsing right here at St Peter's on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons!
Tickets are now on sale. You can get them by contacting Gasworks Arts Park on (03) 8606 4299 or by going to http://www.gasworks.org.au/event/electric-dreams/
Please note that Electric Dreams: The Musical is best suited for ages 10+ as there are a few PG themes.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, 18th October - Prep- Year 3 Disco
Friday, 15th November - Fete Cake Stall Set Up
Saturday, 16th November - Fete Cake Stall
Tuesday, 10th December - Roll/ Zooper Dooper/ Popcorn Day
Term 3 Sausage Sizzle & Footy Colours
Congratulations we raised $727 to Fight Cancer for Footy Colours Day! What an amazing effort from our school community! Thank you once again to Michelle Lane and Sandra Biviano and the volunteers who cooked and helped serve the sausages to our children. Without you the day wouldn’t have been so successful!
PREP-YEAR 3 DISCO - Friday, 18th October
Preps, Grade 1s, 2s & 3s will be hitting the dance floor this Friday, 18th October for their annual Junior School Disco!!!
Invitations have been sent out, so start practising those dance moves and don’t forget to return your payment of $5.00 per child in an envelope clearly labelled with your child's name and class ASAP.
FETE CAKE STALL
The P&F have once again been asked to coordinate the Cake Stall at the School Fete. We require your assistance on Friday, 15th and Saturday, 16th November.
If you can help, we need approx. 8 volunteers on Friday, 15th November to bag cakes etc from drop off until approx. 11.30am.
Then, we require 3-4 volunteers on Saturday, 16th November at each time slot below:
9.00am -10.00am, 12.00pm - 1.00pm, 1.00pm - 2.00pm, 2.00pm - 3.00pm & 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
If you are able to assist please emai us at the P&F address below.
Thank you for your assistance.
Then - Monday, 11th November
Please send us an email on the address below if you have any questions or suggestions regarding the P & F.
pnf1@spbentleigheast.catholic.edu.au
We also have a Facebook Page. Follow us on
https://www.facebook.com/St-Peters-Primary-School-Bentleigh-East-Parents-Friends-388657947987381/
for real time updates and to have a look at the links we have posted to our trivia night sponsor’s pages.
Thank you
P & F Committee
Week Beginning Monday, 14th October
Wednesday, 16th October - Michelle Monaghan & Sharon Odlum - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Thursday, 17th October - Leanne Johnson - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Friday, 18th October - Julie Eyles - 9.00am - 10.30am
Nicki De Lorenzo & Felicity Gallagher - 1.00pm - 2.15pm
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Week Beginning Monday, 21st October
Wednesday, 23rd October - Kirsty Lentine & Irene Major - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Thursday, 24th October - Michelle Bridges & Nicole Catania - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Friday, 25th October - Vanessa Lawless - 9.00am - 10.30am
Ana Vranesic & Yvonne Gower- 1.00pm - 2.15pm
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Week Beginning Monday, 28th October
Wednesday, 30th October - Shanell Wood-Bradley - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Thursday, 31st October - Sophie & Julie - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Friday, 1st November - Julie Eyles & Amanda O'Connor - 9.00am - 10.30am
Emma O'Connor & Maree Deeth- 1.00pm - 2.15pm
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Week Beginning Monday, 4th November
Wednesday, 6th November - Chris Kell & Joanne Melita - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Thursday, 7th November - Foula Voukelatos - 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Friday, 8th November - Amanda O'Connor - 9.00am - 10.30am
Karen Campbell, Heidi Sill & Katrina Dimitriu - 1.00pm - 2.15pm
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