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Some future thinking
At Ivanhoe East Primary School we have put a very strong emphasis on the teaching of Mathematics. We have a strong Numeracy team, we have extensive professional learning in this area and we engage the Maths Association of Victoria to support classroom practice.
The approach that is taken is to develop the skills and attitudes of our students so that they are thinking as mathematicians. A visitor to our classrooms would see this well and truly in action. Our students can explain their learning extraordinarily well. They seem to really enjoy mathematics and frequently choose their own challenge. It is heartening to see.
So why is it a good idea to make sure we engage our students in Maths? Well there has been considerable research about the way that society is changing and the skills that will be important going forward.
The University of Phoenix Research Institute have identified six drivers of change that are transforming the notion of work .They are:
- The fact that people will be living longer
- That we are using machines to augment human capability ( maths skills like coding will be valuable here) more and more.
- We are increasingly being asked to work with data and to understand it
- New media technologies will require people to understand content beyond text
- Social technologies have driven new ways of problem solving
- Increased globalisation means that diversity and adaptability will be increasingly important.
From the list – maths , the capacity to understand systems thinking and the ability to understand data are going to front and centre as ideas of value. Next week I'll provide some information about the importance of collaboration.
Three Big Ideas being explored by our staff
Our School Leadership team have spent some time identifying the areas of focus for 2021. We drew these from our Annual Implementation Plan developed in Term One. In a nutshell they are as follows:
- We will be looking to develop data protocols and feedback so that we can better help students target their next area of learning
- We will seek to embed our Student Well Being and Engagement Program throughout the school so that we have consistency in implementation and intent
- We will be investigating how we can leverage Compass(our IT platform) to share student learning with the community.
As the year progresses we will provide regular updates on our actions towards achieving these goals.
Welcome
I would like to welcome Jennette Green to Ivanhoe East as our new Performing Arts teacher. Jennette impressed our selection panel with her extensive knowledge of music education . However more than that was Jennette’s absolute passion for teaching and her love of music. We look forward to Jennette providing our kids the opportunity to develop their creativity , skills and knowledge. It will be fantastic!!!!
Thanks
Well done to all of our students, staff and parents who played a part in our Cross Country event that was held last Monday. We had great weather, a great venue and superb preparation work by Mr Bartlett our PE Teacher.
I would also like to thank our parents who helped out as marshalls on the day , and our parents who attended and supported our students. It seems a long time since we have been able to have a gathering such as this one. If conditions allow, we look forward to having a whole lot more. There will be further information around this in next week's bulletin.
Brett Millott.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS
- valid for 5 years
- transferable between volunteer organisations
- free of charge for volunteers, but cannot be used for paid employment.
You can apply online using this link:
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/applications/
When you have received your card, please bring it to the office so that we can make a copy and inform the class teacher.
Smiling Minds Parent Information Session
Parents and carers are invited to attend our upcoming information session on Smiling Minds. Smiling Minds is an evidence-based approach to support student mental health and has quickly become an integral part of our everyday routine.
This information session is a chance for you to learn how Smiling Minds supports your child, the role it is playing in the school and learn about resources that you can utilize at home.
Date: 17th of May
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Performing Arts room
Spaces are limited, so booking a spot is required using the following link:
On Saturday the 27th of March, to Sunday the 28th of March, from 12-4 pm, the environment club held a two day working bee. Many families turned up to lend a helping hand, digging up mulch, weeds and debris that was packed on top of the rich soil. It provided a nice environment for the 2200 indigenous plants, coming in Term 2.
We would like to thank FoodWorks Ivanhoe East for providing sausages and bread, keeping everyone at the event working hard all day on a full stomach. We would also like to give a big thanks to everyone who came over during the weekend and lent us a helping hand. The transformation that “The Banks” has already made to the overall look and feel of our schoolyard is incredible, so thank you for all your hard work.
Reporters: Cate Gust and Sameena Murthy 6H
Call out for help – Mothers’ and Special Persons’ day stall
Want to turn the tables and have children throw money at you? The PTFA can provide you that opportunity.
Now that we are allowed back on school premises the PTFA would appreciate some parent helpers to manage the Mothers’ and Special Persons’ day gift stall on Friday 7 May.
Please email hmcbain00@gmail.com or emilysimkiss@gmail.com if you would like to help out.
Do note that the stall will be operating on Monday 3rd May for the Year 6 students only, prior to departing for school camp on the Tuesday.
Get involved - future PTFA meeting dates and the upcoming AGM
We would love to have new members join the PTFA and welcome them warmly. Particularly a call out for Prep and Grade 1 parents and new parents to the school who have not been able to get involved due to COVID.
The dates for the meetings are in the calendar of events. The next meeting is Wednesday 28 April at 7pm.
We have a lot of plans for the rest of the year to raise money for school improvement projects and provide networking / social events for parents and families. You are welcome to join any time.
We will also be holding the AGM on Wednesday 26 May where all office holders positions are up for nomination and vote and new members can also nominate for positions such as:
- President or Co-presidents
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Class rep co-ordinator
If you would like to discuss what is involved in any of these roles or want to join the committee please contact Helen McBain on hmcbain00@gmail.com or on 0407 670 963.
Helen McBain
PTFA President
What a wonderful start to Jogging Club today!! It was so great to see so many kids participating, enjoying our beautiful oval, and starting the day with some fresh air and exercise.
A BIG thank you to the parents and grandparents who stayed on to help out – we couldn’t have done it without you!
We’ll have more cards set up for next week and look forward to seeing you all then. ?
Jogging Club runs every Wednesday from 8:30am onwards at the School oval. Students from Prep to Grade 6 are all welcome to join in anytime. Run, walk, skip or jump, check off laps, hit your milestone kms and have fun! We'll have certificates available soon for those who have reached their milestones and missed out on receiving them last year.
If you would like information on jogging club, please contact Laila on LAILA.FERNANDEZ@GMAIL.COM
PH | Pippa |
PK | Jude |
PS | Natalia |
1C | Fletcher |
1E | Nicholas |
1S | Angela Z |
1T | Matilda B |
2D | Cleo |
2Z | Sam |
3G | Darcy and Amelia |
3L | Liam and Maya |
4C | An |
4G | Emilio |
4L | Adi |
5AP | Marlow |
5F | Felix |
5P | Mei |
6H | Holly M |
6P | Zaydan R |
LOTE | Shaman G (Prep B) |
Roster
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Help needed |
Thu 29 Apr |
Emily Furlong Kellie Lampman |
10:15am - 11:30am
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11:30-2:00pm
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Fri 30 Apr |
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9:30-11:30am 11:30-2:00pm |
Mon 3 May |
Karen Tyers-Craig
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11:30am - 12:30pm
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10:30am-11:30 1:00-2:00pm
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Tue 4 May SUSHI DAY
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Vi Le Tam |
10:30am - 1:00pm 11:30am -2:00pm |
11:30-2:00pm |
Wed 5 May |
Linda Beard Carly Simmance |
10:15am - 11:30am 11:30am - 2:00pm |
9:30-11:30am |
Thu 6 May |
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9:30 - 11:30am 11:30 - 2:00pm |
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Fri 7 May
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9:30-11:30am 11:30-2:00pm |
Term 2 Roster
We invite to have a look at our new online roster!
We cannot do this without you. Please choose anytime that is free and fill in your name.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsdRGt5rmeRorq0G-Rh3KbnO7L_DAXXQKDF7DRbJAQc/edit?usp=sharing
Did you know…
We have house made Pumpkin Soup from Tuesday to Friday. It comes with a fresh wholemeal roll.
Volunteers & Hygiene
Please sign in at the front office upon arrival.
We will be practising social distancing in the canteen. No more than 2 volunteers will be in the canteen at any one time. All surfaces will be sanitised regularly and hand sanitiser is available for your use. We will be wearing food service gloves at all times.
Sonia - Canteen Manager
Phone: 03 94992171
Email: canteen@ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au
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