30th May, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 16 E: riddells.creek.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Newsletters: http://rcpsadmin13.global2.vic.edu.
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School Diary
May 30th Prep for Puberty 3 (Grade 6) 31st June 3rd - Kinder Kapers 2.30-3.30 pm - Father/Son Evening (Grade 4 to 6) 6.30pm 8pm Mother/Daughter Evening (Grade 4 to 6) 6.30pm - 8pm Prep for Puberty 4 (Grade 6) -Athletics Daywear house colours. Parent Helpers needed. Please leave your name at the front office. -Assembly 3pm MGP -Head lice Checks -Assembly 3pm MNG
Hi Everyone,
On the 23rd May the students enjoyed a performance of The Barber of Seville. Opera Australia came to our school and performed to the whole school. It was a delightful production and has introduced our students to the magic of opera.
RIDDELL WRAP
Hands Up if you think Kids Matter?
On the evening of Thursday 23rd of May the school hosted a Kidsmatter workshop. Parents were invited to attend the evening which focused on how we approach the social and emotional learning of our students. Guest Speaker was Margaret Milne. We had a excellent turnout with 57 parents attending. It was lovely to launch our Kidsmatter initiative alongside a great recap of the underlying principles of the YCDI program by Marg Milne. RCPS uses YCDI as our social emotional learning program in both the classroom and the yard as well as restorative practises for when things go wrong. KidsMatter is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and makes a positive difference to the lives of Australian children. It is a flexible, whole-school approach to improving childrens mental health and wellbeing. We need to work together on ways of improving and sustaining our childrens mental wellbeing. Through KidsMatter Primary, schools undertake a two-to three-year cyclical process in which they plan and take action to be a positive community; one that is founded on respectful relationships and a sense of belonging and inclusion, and that promotes: social and emotional learning (including evidence -based social and emotional learning programs) working authentically with parents, carers and families support for students who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. By taking on KidsMatter, we hope to build on the work that we are already doing in these areas. The school KidsMatter action team will be working hard this year to lift the profile of childrens good mental health in all aspects of their lives at home and school. This means working closely with you and our school community.
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14th Assembly 3pm MCD 17th Student Led Conferences Week 21st Assembly 3pm MCL
25th Grade 5/6 Camp 26th 28th Assembly 3pm MGS Term 2 Ends
Apologies Last weeks newsletter had incorrect dates for the 5/6 Camp. To confirm the dates are: Tuesday 25th June and Wednesday 26th June.
Kim Ryan Principal
Introducing our School Councillors
Anthony Vavallo - School Council Member Family: Married with three children, Will is currently at Riddells Creek Primary School in Grade 1 and two girls. Riddells Creek Construction Manager
You Can Do It Awards!
BGR BSS MGS MGP MNG MCD Sharnee McDonald Victoria Evans Finn Petering Asrael Hooper Jacob Poyser Isabella Greig
Lives: Work:
Vision for RCPS: To help create a school environment where students can reach and develop their full potential.
Division Cross Country Championships
Last Tuesday 28th May nine of our students travelled to Brimbank Park to participate in the Division Cross Country. They were representing the Macedon Region in the Western metropolitan Region Championships. It was a fantastic day and all tried their best. Congratulations to Jordyn Stewart who came first in the 9/10 Girls division and will now go trough to the next stage. Good Luck Jordyn!
You Can Do It
Stars of the Week!
To the Parent Club helpers who provided food at the KidsMatter Evening. A Big Thank you!! You are all Stars!!
May
31st & 1st June
RIDDELL WRAP
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Community Diary
New Gisborne Primary School 150th Birthday Celebrations. www.newgisps.vic.edu.au
June 1st
Come and Try Soccer the Gisborne Soccer Club welcomes people with a disability. Dixon Field. 10am. Free . 5442 3101 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Opening Night Fireworks. 5.30pm Woodends Buffalo Sports Oval.. WOODEND WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM PRESENTS SUNRISE SUNSET An exhibition of Australian Childrens Book Illustrations & a practical workshop with Ann James. St Marys Church Hall, Woodend. Morning & afternoon sessions available. Workshop with Ann James up to 25 students, 60 90 minutes duration for grades 3 & up. FOR BOOKINGS & MORE INFO EMAIL ELISA elisacarbone90@gmail.com or 0402 161 152 Riddells Creek Farmers Markets at Riddells Creek Primary School. Riddells Creek Kindergarten parent committee presents an afternoon Food & Wine 2-6pm Seasons Bistro. Tickets $35 .Includes wine tastings, door prizes, silent action, For info and tickets contact Kristie 0418322809 or Kylie 0488226681.
Helpers Please
Parent helpers are needed for the Athletics Day 7th June! Please write you name on the list at the front office. Thank you! Also Dont forget to wear your house colours.
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Grade 4 To Grade 6 Students
Trina Douglas the school nurse will be presenting one off sessions on the topic of Preparation for Puberty. Father/Son Evening Monday 3rd June 6.30pm - 8pm Mother/Daughter Evening Wednesday 5th June 6.30pm 8pm
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Parent Club
A good number of Mums and Dads came to hear a very en gaging pr esent a t ion by Margaret Milne last Thursday. A splendid spread of snacks was put on so thank you to all the chefs! To the school thank you for arranging such a great evening. Please remember this Friday is head lice day, beginning immediately after the bell. That means no fancy hair-dos on the girls please as we cannot replicate them after the check. As always, we need as many helpers as possible; if you can help please call Fiona on 0409 133448. Riddells Creek Primary Schools Kinder Kapers dates are session 2 Monday 3rd June session 3 Monday 22nd July session 4 Monday 5th August session 5 Monday 19th August all sessions are from 2.30-3.30pm. Our kinder to school transition dates in Term 4 are Monday 11th November, Monday 18th November Monday 25th November. Leanne Cordy
Student Banking
Student banking is done every Wednesday morning at school. Each year, the Commonwealth Bank have some great prizes for those students who bank on a regular basis. There are some students who have already banked ten times this year, and are now eligible for their first reward. The first reward will be ordered on 29th May. Please make sure you fill in the reward-slip with which reward you would like. Any queries, please phone Michelle Evans 5428 7793
Sandy Says!!! Curiosity is nothing more than freewheeling intelligence
Reminder!
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