18 November 2016

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Principal newsletter: 17th Nov 2016

Dear Parents, carers and friends

We have had a wonderful couple of weeks with so many opportunities for students to engage with diverse learning experiences. Prep/1 Porte Varveris and 1/2 Rigney visited the Bellerive Vet to learn about animal care but also to imagine what it might be like to work in a veterinary clinic.

Count Us In was a huge success. Our students did so well and sang beautifully. They also had a lot of fun dancing to some of the other music performed by Rose Bay High’s incredible school band. We are very excited about a visit by the Rose Bay High School band to our school in December. We invite all parents to come to the school on 8th December from 10am -11am to listen to the band.

We’d like to congratulate Ant Edler for being crowned Tasmanian Local Hero for his work with the young people of Risdon Vale, through the bikes program. Ant is currently donating his time on Thursday afternoons to take groups of Grade 5/6 students to a variety of bike parks. We are keen to support Ant in his future plans to expand his bikes program. Ant will be attending the national awards in January 2017. Best of luck Ant!! You’re our local hero!!

Dexter the Guide Dog visited our school last week and was an absolute hit with the classes he visited.

We had a large group of students attending the Australian vs South Africa cricket match on Tuesday. The students had an opportunity for a play at the park before returning to school. The students were exceptionally well behaved and made us proud of our school.

Preventing Bullying:

We wish to work more closely with our whole school community to prevent bullying. We know that it is better to prevent than to have to deal with a case of bullying. We need to work on being able to define and recognize bullying as a whole school. We also need to agree to how, as a whole community, we support any students involved in an incident of bullying.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Bullying can be observable and overt, but it can also be indirect or covert and very difficult to detect. It can take many forms including:

Social/relational: e.g. ostracising, making up or spreading rumours, social exclusion, rejection, purposeful misleading/lying to, sharing others personal information.

Physical: e.g. hitting, kicking, pinching, pushing, tripping, “ganging-up”, unwanted physical or sexual touching, personal property damage and assault using objects.

Emotional/Psychological: e.g. stalking, threats or implied threats, unwanted email or text messaging, threatening gestures, manipulation.

Verbal: e.g. put downs, name-calling, swearing, homophobic, racist or sexist, comments, nasty notes.

As a school, we will work closely with the whole school community to prevent bullying.

Our school has such a great culture of scooter and bike riding. In order to make sure that this aspect of our school is kept safe, and enables us to take advantage of other opportunities away from the school, I would like your support in re-invigorating our bike license. We are sending home an updated bike/scooter riding policy with a bike/scooter license application. If your child does not already have a license, and they wish to ride to school, please fill out the application form. We will present the licenses in assembly. We will also keep a record of licenses, demerit points and rewards points. This will help us organize great events for our scooter and bike riding students, as well as keep our students and their bikes and scooters safe.

We are hurtling towards the end of the year. There are so many things we would like to include in these weeks, so please keep posted for information. We are also very busy writing our annual reports for this year, as well as planning for next year. I look forward to keeping you informed of our planning and to provide opportunities for input.

Kind regards, Libby Robinson

Risdon Vale Primary School Uniform Policy

Endorsed by Risdon Vale Primary School Association, November 2016

Why do we have a full uniform policy?

Uniform is primarily a safety issue. Our school is a thoroughfare for the general public and while on duty staff need to be able to clearly identify our students in order to keep them safe.

Uniform is cheaper than fashion items.

Uniform is a matter of equity. Uniform ensures equality and an acceptable, smart, affordable option.

The uniform policy has been developed by the Risdon Vale Primary School Association in consultation with staff and students. As such the policy represents the values of the school community.

The community makes judgements about the school by its appearance and the appearance of the students.

Education of Department of Tasmania

• Wearing a school uniform is strongly encouraged in Tasmanian Government Schools.
• Wearing a uniform will help your child feel like they belong
• Place all students on the same level in terms of clothing
• Assist school staff to easily identify students
• Give your child a sense of pride in their school

Clothing

Standard uniform is gold and navy polo shirts with school emblem, along with navy or navy with gold pin striped trousers or shorts; for both boys and girls. Many girls opt for the school dress or the navy blue skirt with shorts connected as a summer alternative. Navy blue polar fleece jacket, blue school puffer jacket or blue school soft shell jackets are included in the winter range. Navy blue scarves, gloves and beanies are appropriate and compliment the uniform.

Hats

Plain navy blue bucket hat, broad brimmed hat or legionnaire hats are all acceptable, so long as they are plain navy with NO LOGOS or label advertising. Hats must be worn during first term and fourth term; this is in line with the school’s sun smart policy. Helmets must be worn when using bikes, skateboards and scooters. This applies to weekends and after school as per the school bike license agreement.

Makeup

No makeup is permitted. Clear nail polish is acceptable for boys and girls.

Jewellery

Studs are the only acceptable ear jewellery. Students should not wear ear stretchers; they are a health and safety issue and are inappropriate for primary students. There are issues with sport when coaches expect players to remove jewellery, the vacant hole presents a tearing risk. There are health and safety issues with facial piercing and they are inappropriate for school. Necklaces are also a health and safety issue as they can get caught on equipment and present a choking hazard. We advise parents against allowing children to wear jewellery. The school will not be held responsible for any losses.

Shoes

Students look smart in black shoes; sport shoes in good repair are appropriate. Boots make it difficult for students to fully participate in daily activities.

Difficulty/Hardship

Layby is available from the school office and a small collection of quality second hand clothing is available. Please see a staff member regarding this.

Home Reading Certificates

Congratulations to these students, who received Home Reading Certificates at assembly this week.

50 nights of reading
175 nights of reading

Ada Murphy Prep/1Porte
Molly Page 1/2Rigney

200 nights of reading

Brittney De Jong Prep/1Bowering

225 nights of reading

Brittney De Jong Prep/1Bowering
Jesse Cox Prep/1 Bowering
Declan McKendrick Prep/1Porte
Jakson Cox Prep/1Porte

250 nights of reading

Jesse Cox Prep/1 Bowering
Declan McKendrick Prep/1Porte
Jakson Cox Prep/1Porte

Hi 5 Certificates presented at assembly 14th November 2016

Count us In – Music

Count us in

A week in Kindergarten

1/2 Rigney Guide Dog Visit

During the week at school Ms Rigney 1/2 and Ms Weavers 2/3 class were visited by Zoe Polacik from the Guide Dogs Tasmania. Zoe spoke to the children about some of the work that the Guide Dogs Tasmania do. Dexter, a beautiful 6 year old Labrador who has been taught through the Guides Dog Training Program came to visit as well.

The children learnt about how Guide Dogs help Tasmanians who are blind or vision impaired, and also what to do when they see dogs and puppies like Dexter in their blue coats and harnesses. When the blue coat was removed, the children got to pat and cuddle Dexter, if the wanted, and saw he is just like any normal pet when not focusing on the job at hand. (He even smiled while they patted him)

At the end of the talk, Zoe handed the teachers s mall white ‘Puppy Bank”. Our Puppy Bank Musters are a fundraising project for Guide Dogs Tasmania. The project is designed to be uncomplicated and non-competitive for participants.

All Guide Dogs Tasmania ask is that you think about placing your spare change in the Puppy Bank for the next few weeks. Remember small change can create big change for Tasmanians with vision impairment. Please return by the 8th December 2016.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Zoe on 6232 1222 or zoe@guidedogstas.com.au.

1/2 Rigney Remembrance Day

3/4 Patulny Australian Explorers Report

This week 3/4 Patulny class have been working on their famous Australian explorers report. We have been researching who they are, when they were born and what they have discovered.

With Friday being 11th of the 11th Month we made poppies to remember the soldiers who have fallen.

Launching into Learning Activities

Library Photos

Nursery Rhyme with Youtube clip

Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes

Head and shoulders knees and toes
Knees and toes
Head and shoulders knees and toes
Knees and toes
Ad eyes and ears
And mouth and nose
Head and shoulders knees and toes
Knees and toes

Recipes

Dorito crumbed chicken

Equipment

Chopping boards, knives, rolling pins, freezer bag, large flat dish
2 small bowls, tongs, baking tray

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, cut into 1 cm thick strips
1 packet cheese flavoured Dorito corn chips
4 tablespoons mayonnaise

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200C and lightly spray oil on a baking tray.
2. Cut chicken thighs into 1 cm thick strips.
3. Break corn chips into tiny crumbs, either with hands in a large bowl or by bashing chips with a rolling pin while in a freezer bag.
4. Place 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in one bowl and the other 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise in another bowl.
5. Drop pieces of chicken into the mayonnaise and use a fork to coat chicken pieces all over with a smear of mayonnaise.
6. Drop pieces of mayonnaise chicken into chip crumbs and roll around till coated all over with chip crumbs.
7. Place coated chicken pieces onto an oiled baking tray.
8. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven.
9. When cooked, cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before eating.

Roasted carrot and onion

Equipment

Chopping boards, knives, measuring spoons, baking paper
roasting tray, tongs

Ingredients

3 large carrots, scrubbed and cut into 5 cm sticks
4 small white onions, peeled and halved
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a large roasting pan with non-stick baking paper.
2. Place the carrots, onion and oil in a large bowl and gently toss until well coated. Arrange carrots and onion, in a single layer, in the lined pan. Roast in oven for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Sprinkle over the sugar and vinegar and gently toss to coat. Roast for a further 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and caramelised. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

AYC NETBALL CLUB

AYC are looking for junior netballers aged 9 and above for the 2017 season. Selections will be held on MONDAY 28th November and Monday 5th December at STNA (Creek Rd ) at 6.00 – 7.00pm

Ory Devine – Go Fund Me

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