15th May, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 14 E: riddells.creek.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Newsletters: http://rcpsadmin13.global2.vic.edu.

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School Diary
May 16th Curriculum Day 17th Naplan Grade 3 & 5 Assembly 3pm BLC 23rd -The Barber of Seville Performance. -Prep for Puberty 2 (Grade 6) -KidsMatter 7pm 24th Assembly 3pm BSD 28th Division Cross Country - Brimbank 29th Grade 5/6 Excursion 30th Prep for Puberty 3 (Grade 6) 31st June 3rd 6th 7th Kinder Kapers Prep for Puberty 4 (Grade 6) Athletics Day Assembly 3pm MGP Head lice Checks Assembly 3pm MNG

Hi Everyone,
It is National Volunteers Week! Riddells Creek Primary School joins thousands of organisations around the nation to mark the 24th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in Australia (13 19 May). This years campaign theme Thanks a Million is all about celebrating the work of volunteers across the nation. Our school is so fortunate to have lots of volunteers who work in many ways towards improved outcomes for our students. All the research tells us that students benefit greatly from having family members involved in their schooling. Helping out in the classroom, at sporting events, on excursions and camps, doing extra work at home, parent club, school council, working bees, school performances, gardening, fund raising, electives... the list goes on. We rely on your commitment, skill, time and energy as volunteers at RCPS. Your efforts make us a great school. We simply could not do it all with out you. Thanks a million! Some concerned parents have brought to our attention the issue that small children have been running in and out around cars in Memorial Drive during pick up and drop off times. Parents are asked to supervise their children at all times. A reminder that tomorrow is a Curriculum Day. The Teachers will be attending a professional development day, lead by Maths Consultant Michael Ymer, developing their skills in planning and teaching maths.

RIDDELL WRAP

Kim Ryan Principal

Is your child sleep-deprived? Michael Groses article on the connection between lack of sleep and a childs mental wellbeing is a timely reminder of how important good routines and sleep are for our children. It's a massive well-being issue for children and impacts both their learning and others. Mental health authorities have long identified lack of sleep as having a
negative impact on children's general well-being. As any parent can attest to, tired children are genuinely more grisly, short-tempered and unpleasant to be around. Okay so what can you do to make sure your child or teenager gets enough sleep- somewhere between 8 to 10 hours a night. Here are some ideas: 1. Do a lifestyle check. Some children are so busy that they go to bed later than is healthy just to fit everything in. Have a look at your childs routines to see if there are activities that can be eradicated to free up some much-needed sleep time. 2. Keep regular bed-times. This sounds obvious but your child's internal sleep clock loves routine. Set a bed-time and stick to it, and let them stay up later on weekends. (My book One Step Ahead has lots of strategies to get you kids to bed.) 3. Have a bed-time routine. A routine such as story, bath and teeth-cleaning signal psychologically it's time for sleep. These cues are important to induce sleepiness. 4. Have a wind-down time. Start winding down time 45 minutes out from bedtime and remove stimuli such as TV, mobiles and other screens that keep kids awake. Limit food and caffeine intake as well close to bedtime. 5. Keep bedrooms for sleep and not for TV or other screen-viewing. Bedrooms that resemble caves are the go. If possible, homework should be done in another area of the house so bedrooms are associated with sleep and relaxation. 6. Work with the 3 sleep cues. Make sure your child's room is dark (cue 1); lower the body temperature (cue 2) with baths or good ventilation; and stick to the sleep cycles (cue 3) of your child Better knowledge of the biology of sleep and of sleep patterns, as well as instigating good sleep habits, will go a long way to help children get a good night's sleep. It will not only benefit their learning, but their well-being and behaviour will be impacted as well. Visit Elisha Fitzpatrick, www.parentingideas.com.au for further info. Narelle Claydon, Vicki Turner Dont forget our Kidsmatter night 23rd Thursday and Michelle Evans - for 7.00. Child care available bookings essential

14th Assembly 3pm MCL 21st Assembly 3pm MCD

26th Grade 5/6 Camp 27th 28th Assembly 3pm MGS Term 2 Ends

You Can Do It Awards!

BLC BAP BGR BSS BSD MGP MGS MPD MCL MJF Max Murden Blair Mallia Noah Burtt Libby Feltoe Connor Vosper Angus Worne Sharna Ford Lucas Mills Axel Henson Aaron Moore Sian Wilson

You Can Do It

Stars of the Week!

Amelia Desormeaux Assistant Principal

making the mini number kits for all the Banksia

Football Report

Netball Report
May

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Community Diary 21st Macedon Ranges Montessori Last Thursday our school netball teams competed in the District competition at Gisborne Secondary College. It was a beautiful day and the standard of our games and skills was very high. The B1 team was undefeated with the other B teams winning many games also. Our A team also played outstanding on the day. Congratulations to all the girls for a wonderful day. Thank you to our coaches, Annie, Michelle, Nicky and Megan. Thank you also to the RCNA for the donation of the dresses. We looked great!

Preschool Info Evening 7pm-8pm 61 Main Road Riddells Creek (03)5428 6376 Federation Square. 9.30 - 11am. RSVP info@recognise.org.au An epic relay across our country.

Last Thursday our school footy team played at Sankey Oval in Gisborne. We played three games and won each of them by a big margin. We had lots of students who scored goals but more i mp ortantl y everyone tried their hardest. We were very lucky on the day to have Jim Asimakopoulos visit us again. He was a great support and gave us lots of great advice which really helped us play our best. We would like to say a big thanks to Jim and all of the parents who came along to support us on this memorable day.

26th Journey To Recognition

June 11th
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

How do we make kids matter at RCPS?

RSVP: School Office or return invitation

7.00pm Thursday May 23rd

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

We Can Do It!

Library
I would appreciate some help with book covering, please see me Monday or Thursday or pop into my office off Jason Fishers (MJF) room anytime that suits. There is always a small pile of books waiting to be covered. Jennie Ballard - Library Technician

Parent Club
Congratulations to everyone who helped with the Mothers Day Stall; you raised $1300! Thats a fantastic effort from those who set up, bought and sold. There was a very colourful notice sent home about an evening at school on 23rd May for parents to learn about the Kidsmatter program. The website (http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families) says that KidsMatter is an Australian mental health and wellbeing initiative set in primary schools and early childhood education and care services.Research clearly shows that children who are mentally healthy are better able to meet lifes challenges. They are also better learners and have stronger relationships. Parent Club encourages you to attend for what will be a very informative evening. We will be providing light refreshments so please let us know you will be coming by completing the reply slip on the back of the leaflet.

Wanted
MGP and MCD would appreciate the donation of shoe boxes.

Wanted
BAP would love the donation of a couple of iPad 4/iPhone 4 chargers.

Reminder!
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