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| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 Looking up to your peers Choosing an ELC-to-VCE school means choosing a school where the youngest students have countless opportunities to look up to their eldest peers and dream big about what's ahead. Gippsland Grammar's Bairnsdale Campus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ȴYH \HDU ROGV KDV WKHLU RZQ VSHFLDO \HDU ȴYH EXGG\ 7KH %DLUQVGDOH (/& ERDVWV D EHDXWLIXO SXUSRVH EXLOW SOD\URRP DQG WKH &DLWO\Q )LVFKHU *DUGHQ ZKLFK LV D EHDXWLIXO VHQVR U\ JDUGHQ WKDW ZDV HVWDEOLVKHG LQ LQ PHPRU\ RI SDVW VWXGHQW &DLWO\Q )LVFKHU )DPLOLHV FXUUHQWO\ FRQVLGHULQJ WKH EHVW SODFH IRU WKH ȴUVW FKDSWHU LQ WKHLU FKLOG V HGXFDWLRQDO MRXUQH\ FDQ FDOO (/& GLUHFWRU /LVD %XUJHVV 7KH (/& LV FXUUHQWO\ DFFHSWLQJ HQUROPHQWV IRU DQG EH\RQG One of Gippsland Grammar’s favourite annual traditions is when the year 12 students who have been part of the school community since kindergarten or foundation (prep) UHWXUQ WR WKHLU ȴUVW FDPSXVHV WR UHȵHFW RQ WKHLU \HDU VFKRRO MRXUQH\ UHPHPEHU their early classrooms and even have a quick play on the playground (which often IHHOV OLNH LW KDV VKUXQN VLQFH WKH\ ZHUH WKHUH ODVW 3LFWXUHG LV WKH FODVV RI DW WKH Bairnsdale Campus in October. (PS) :LWK FDPSXVHV LQ 6DOH DQG %DLUQVGDOH FDWHULQJ IRU VWXGHQWV IURP (/& WR 9&( *LSSVODQG *UDPPDU RHUV PDQ\ opportunities for its youngest students to look up to its eldest students and dream big about what’s ahead. Pictured LV IRXQGDWLRQ VWXGHQW %HWW\ DORQJVLGH WKH VFKRROȇV \HDU VWXGHQWV DW RQH RI WKH ODVW RɝFLDO VFKRRO HYHQWV EHIRUH WKH 9&( VWXGHQWV FHOHEUDWHG WKHLU ȴQDO GD\ RI VFKRRO DQG HPEDUNHG RQ WKHLU ȴQDO H[DPV (PS) Gippsland Grammar year 12 student Kaylah Young makes a nostalgic return to the Bairnsdale Campus ELC to reminisce about her earliest days at school. (PS) If you would like to enrol or arrange a tour of our centre please contact: 38 Howitt Avenue, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 5152 7788 bairnsdalechildcare@bigpond.com FREE KINDERGARDEN 3 & 4 Years olds (15 hours per week) ✎ Children’s Books ✎Sensory Products ✎Wall Charts ✎Art Supplies ✎Art Smocks ✎Lunch Boxes & Drink Bottles ✎School & Library Bags ✩New range from Spencil coming soon!
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 The early years is a great time to instil in young children the strategies needed to look after their wellbeing. Healthy eating, exercise and education are core to children's wellbeing, but mental health should also be a key focus. If caring for mental health is instilled at a young age, the stigma surrounding mental health will diminish. Children will prioritise mental wellbeing along with physical wellbeing if positive messaging around mental health starts early. Having good mental health is vital for the healthy development of children and for children to cope with the challenges and changes that can impact them and their stress and anxiety levels. The Raising Children website explains that good mental health is an important part of healthy child development. It helps children build positive social, emotional, behaviour, thinking and communication skills. It also lays the foundation for better mental health and wellbeing later in life. Children with good mental health are more likely to ERXQFH EDFN IURP GLɝFXOW times and to be more resilient. Resilience in young children helps them to plan ahead, to have good problem-solving skills, to feel connected to others and WR IHHO PRUH FRQȴGHQW LQ themselves. Another reason to talk to children about mental health and wellbeing is to encourage a positive attitude and framework around mental health. Children will frequently see mental health depicted by others and through the media as not always favourable and it is important to have open and honest discussions with your children and to normalise mental health in the same way as physical health. Open conversations around mental health will reduce stigma and encourage children to reach out for support if they feel anxious, stressed, or depressed. The best way to encourage the normalisation of mental health and reduce stigma is to start early and educate yourself and your children about mental health. Explain that mental health is part of our overall health and if you are sick or have an injury, you go and see a doctor and the same should be true with mental health. <RX FDQ ȴQG PRUH LQIRUPDtion, videos, and resources on the Connect Well website, which is a local website that aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and to encourage help seeking behaviour. Strategies for a strong wellbeing It’s important for children to look after and be supported with their own wellbeing. (PS) +(#,')!*, %',!,%&)++ ') * , , (+ , ,&+**#&' # & %$ % !"& $ $& # ) , , , *$ , " , " $ " , $ , + (,%&)++ ,+ #(% !""& "! & % # ! % $& &%$&!""& "! # "# % "#&"#! $%$ & ! ! # & &%$ % % !"&$## %$ & % # % & &%$ " % $ % #$ & ! #$& !
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 4 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 Lucknow Primary celebrates 150 years Lucknow Primary School recently celebrated its 150th birthday, and it was certainly a day to remember. Teachers and students, current and former, along with their families, celebrated 150 years of education with the school. 6WXGHQWV DQG VWD ZHUH GHFNHG RXW in olden day attire to match with the celebration. 7KH DIWHUQRRQ NLFNHG R ZLWK D VPRNLQJ ceremony conducted by Rex Solomon and Hugh Pepper before heading inside for WKH RɝFLDO :HOFRPH WR &RXQWU\ E\ 8QFOH :D\QH 7KRUSH 3ULQFLSDO &DUO\ 0LOOHU ZHOFRPHG WKH FURZG EHIRUH LQWURGXFLQJ WKH ȴUVW JXHVW VSHDNHU DQG IRUPHU SULQFLSDO 7UHYRU 6HOZ\Q ZKR VKDUHG KLV VWRU\ DERXW OHDYLQJ the Great Alpine Road site in 2003. 0U 6HOZ\Q ZDV SULQFLSDO IURP 6HSWHPEHU 2001 until he retired in 2005. )RUPHU VWXGHQW 3ULVFLOOD 3LNH GHVFULEHG KHU WLPH DW /XFNQRZ 3ULPDU\ 6FKRRO ZLWK WKH KHOS RI KHU PRWKHU 'HQLVH -RQNHUV 0V 3LNH QRZ UXQV KHU RZQ DUW JDOOHU\ in Bruthen. Former student and current WHDFKHU &KDUORWWH 0F1HLOO DQG FXUUHQW VWXGHQW (OL]D 6DYLJH VSRNH DERXW WKH GLIferences in their experiences while attendLQJ /XFNQRZ 3ULPDU\ 6FKRRO Former school captain Paige Tarling discussed her experience at the primary VFKRRO ZKLFK LQFOXGHG DQ RYHUVHDV WULS to Japan and being a part of the Victorian State School Spectacular. 7KLV \HDUȇV VFKRRO FDSWDLQV &ODLUH %U\DQ 3HDUO 0DULQHU 5XE\ )RUEHV DQG 7XOO\ 5RELQVRQ DOO VSRNH DERXW ZKDW WKH\ KDYH HQMR\HG WKH PRVW DW /XFNQRZ 3ULPDU\ School, including their responsibilities as school captains. The opening of the time capsule was led E\ DVVLVWDQW SULQFLSDO :DUUHQ )\IH ZKR ZHQW LQWR JUHDW GHWDLO DERXW WKH HRUW WR ȴQG DQG UHFRYHU WKH FDSVXOH ZKLFK KDG EHHQ EXULHG RQ WKH FXUUHQW /XFNQRZ 3ULmary School site. 2QFH RSHQHG WKH FDSVXOH UHYHDOHG D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI LWHPV LQFOXGHG D VLJQHG VFKRRO VKLUW ERRNV D YLGHR WDSH DQG D 1998 edition of the Bairnsdale Advertiser. Sage Harris and Savannah and Harley Young. Lexi Sproule. Zynayah and Antley Peacock couldn’t contain their excitement while meeting Kenny the Koala at the Children’s Week event and expo, held at the Bairnsdale Squash and Table Tennis Centre on Saturday, October 21. 315 Lake Tyers Beach Road, Lake Tyers Beach, 3909 www.taps.vic.edu.au Phone: 5156 5517 Email: toorloo.arm.ps@education.vic.gov.au TOORLOO ARM PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR SCHOOL VALUES Excellence, quality & persistence | Truth, trust & honesty | Relationships, humour & inclusion TOORLOO ARM PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNING TOGETHER, SUCCEEDING TOGETHER At Toorloo Arm Primary School we believe that all students can learn given time and support. We have a learning culture that is focussed on high expectations and where individual growth is celebrated. Our programs foster students’ academic, social, emotional and physical development. We build respectful relationships through a range of wellbeing programs, creating an environment where you and your family will feel welcomed, included and respected. Balmoral Crescent, Eastwood Victoria Ph: 03 5152 4662 - Fax: 03 5152 1792 Email: lucknow.ps@education.vic.gov.au Website: www.lucknow-ps.vic.edu.au We place a great deal of importance on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for your child. Our school values of respect, care, honesty, inclusiveness and commitment are to ensure your child can develop their full potential. VISION STATEMENT At Lucknow Primary School we aim to provide a welcoming community which values learning through shared responsibility. We seek to develop a caring environment in which we nurture confident, creative and resilient individuals who aspire to be the best they can. OUR PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY DEVELOPING: • A culture of learning based on positive relationships between students, staff, parents and the wider community. • Academic and social growth based on our values and learning focus. • Responsibility for being self-motivated lifelong learners. • A challenging curriculum appropriate to the needs of all students. • A caring, stimulating and happy learning environment, which fosters high standards of achievement and behaviour. • High expectations for all students to achieve their personal best socially, academically, physically and emotionally. LUCKNOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 5 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 A smooth morning routine helps your child arrive at school feeling ready to make WKH PRVW RI WKH ȴUVW IHZ KRXUV RI WKH GD\ Think about what you need to achieve in the mornings. You and your child can probably do many things the night before. Rushing increases stress levels, so it helps to give yourselves more time in the mornings. Try getting up a little earlier. WHY AND HOW Children don't understand time in the same way as adults. This can make school mornings a stressful time of day for families. Staying calm and being organised in the morning will help you all feel positive about the day ahead. 2Q WKH RWKHU KDQG ȴJKWLQJ ZLWK FKLOGUHQ LQ the morning makes it harder for your child to enjoy school and for you to work well. It even increases the risk of you having an accident at work. The most useful way to reduce morning chaos is to set up a morning routine. Sticking to a morning routine for school helps your children predict what's coming and remember what they need to do. PLAN AHEAD 7KH ȴUVW VWHS LQ \RXU PRUQLQJ URXWLQH IRU school is to think about what you need to do and work out a plan for doing it. <RX OO SUREDEO\ ȴQG WKDW \RX DQG \RXU FKLOG can do many things the night before. Here are some ideas: 7U\ WR ȴQG RXW WKH QLJKW EHIRUH RU HYHQ earlier) if there's something special happening at school the next day. * Think about having a weekly schedule or calendar with reminders of what your child needs to take to school each day – for example, library books, sports clothes, show and tell and so on. You can keep this on the fridge so everyone knows what's happening. * Organise lunches and get breakfast things ready for the morning rush. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and helps your child to concentrate better at school. * Get your child to have a bath or shower the night before. This means you won't have to worry about this in the morning. * You might know something is going to come XS WKDW FRXOG FDXVH FRQȵLFW OLNH \RXU FKLOG QRW wanting to eat breakfast, or wanting to wear sneakers rather than school shoes. Talk about it the night before when everybody has time and you're all less likely to be stressed. * Think about getting ready for your day the night before as well, to help ease time pressure in the morning. * Try to read school newsletters and check bags for notes the night before. You could also try to prepare clothes, sign school notes and get school bags ready the night before. SCHOOL TIME Rushing can really increase everyone's stress levels, so it helps to give yourself a bit more time in the morning. One of the best ways to do this is to get up 15-30 minutes earlier. 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Setting a routine for school age children is vitally important for their development and EHKDYLRXU (PS) Westdale Kindergarten RHUV IDPLOLHV WKH RSSRUtunity to become a part of a community focused on the care and education of FKLOGUHQ For years the kindergarten has prided itself in being a QRW IRU SURȴW RUJDQLVDWLRQ managed by a parent-based committee of management, and a group of passionate educators. Located within the new sporting precinct on Wallace Street, Westdale Kindergarten provides a safe and welcoming environment for all children. Kindergarten is now funded by the Victorian Government for two years. Children who turn three before April 30 in their year of attendance are eligible for 15 hours per week of free kindergarten – “three-year-old kindergarten”. This is followed with “fouryear-old kindergarten” in the subsequent year, and is also free for 15 hours per week. Children can be enrolled for either or both years. Currently Westdale KinderJDUWHQ RHUV WZR JURXSV RI three-year-old kindergarten and two groups of four-yearold kindergarten. For years, Westdale Kindergarten has prided itself RQ EHLQJ D QRW IRU SURȴW RUJDQLVDWLRQ PDQDJHG E\ D parent-based committee of management and a team of HGXFDWRUV Education focused at Westdale Kindergarten Routine makes life easier Children attend on set days and times with the same group of children and educators each day. This provides children with a strong sense of belonging to their own special group, similar to what they will experience when they start school. Children at Westdale contribute to their daily program, engage with visitors that come to the kindergarten and engage with the community through excursions. Its play-based curriculum, with many opportunities to H[SORUH LQYHVWLJDWH UHȵHFW and make decisions in both the natural and manmade environment, provides a rich experience for all children. 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| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 6 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 Paynesville Primary School has achieved High Performing School status with student achievement in reading, writing and mathematics, second to none. 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The program enables schools to employ a Mental Health and Well-being Leader (MHWL) for two days a week to assist teachers to make wellbeing adjustments to learning and provide clear pathways for students with mental health QHHGV With support of the MHWL, learning adjustments are PDGH E\ VWD WR HQVXUH children's individual needs are met so they can fully participate in all aspects of WKH FXUULFXOXP These learning adjustments needs include strategies such as 'Zones of regulation', Sliding In, Wellbeing journals, visual aids and JHQHUDO GLHUHQWLDWLRQ Ultimately the work of the MHWL helps to build primary school teachers' FRQȴGHQFH DQG VNLOOV LQ identifying children with mental health concerns and promote a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing to students, VWD DQG IDPLOLHV Ms Sarah McGuinness has adopted this role in 2023 and with training from Monash University has guided our community through WKLV SURFHVV Sarah engages with many resources to assist our VFKRRO LQ SURYLGLQJ GHȴQHG adjustments and pathways to support mental health DQG ZHOO EHLQJ QHHGV THE RESILIENCE PROJECT St Brendan's is proud to partner with The Resilience 3URMHFW Each week its students complete a variety of activities that engage them in The Resilience Project's key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness (GEM) DQG (PRWLRQDO /LWHUDF\ The activities allow them a chance to practise these concepts, individually and LQ JURXSV Students are encouraged to develop positive wellbeing habits by practising these concepts on a regular basis outside of their TRP OHVVRQV 7KH VFKRRO DLPV to integrate these key principals throughout lessons in the areas of Capabilities DQG 5HOLJLRXV (GXFDWLRQ TRP complements the whole school approach and the school behavioural SULQFLSOHV RI WKH 7KUHH 5V Respect for Self, Respect for Others and ResponsibiliW\ IRU \RXU DFWLRQV Ensuring its students DQG VWD XVH D FRPPRQ language to talk about feelings and emotions is paramount in supporting them DV D ZKROH SHUVRQ GRATITUDE - EMPATHY - MINDFULNESS GEM Chats are sent home via the school newsletter/ online and encourage parents and carers to have conversations around wellEHLQJ DW KRPH Encouraging consistent language promotes a sense RI VDIHW\ DQG SUHGLFWDELOLW\ Embedding these positive mental health practices and language across the school and home lead to greater EHQHȴWV DQG XQGHUVWDQGLQJ The school has observed students using the language of GEM and more importantly displaying these principles when interacting with VWD DQG SHHUV DOLNH GEM KEY PRINCIPLES Gratitude is about paying attention to, and being thankful for, the things we KDYH Empathy is about understanding others' feelings and perspectives and being NLQG WR RWKHUV Mindfulness is about bringing our attention to the present moment and being aware of our thoughts, emotions and VXUURXQGLQJV (PRWLRQDO OLWeracy is about labelling our emotions as we experience them and increasing our HPRWLRQDO YRFDEXODU\ Why is resilience important? Resilience enables children to take safe risks ZLWKRXW IHDU RI IDLOXUH PASSION PROJECTS 0DQ\ VWXGHQWV DUH RHUHG the opportunity to engage with passion projects during WKH VFKRRO GD\ Passion projects involve a small group of students working together with a PHPEHU RI VWD WR FUHDWH something and to share VXFFHVV 'XULQJ WKLV WLPH the group will converse with each other in a relaxed manner and work towards D FRPPRQ JRDO 6RPH RI the projects include boat restoration, mosaics and YDULRXV FUDIWV SEASONS FOR GROWTH Seasons for growth is an innovative education program for children and young people in primary schools which explores the HHFWV RI FKDQJH ORVV DQG JULHI Within a small group of peers, the participants explore feelings, memories, loss and grief in a safe and FUHDWLYH ZD\ Its religious education leader, Helen Renehan, is a trained facilitator and conducts small group sessions of seasons for growth ZKHUH UHTXLUHG SCHOOL COUNSELLOR - KERRILEE KIMBER 'THINK WELLBEING' St Brendan's is extremely fortunate to have a school counsellor who spends time with students one on one or in a small group setting on a ZHHNO\ EDVLV Her experience and expertise are invaluable to students as Kerrilee provides students with positive coping strategies to help them PDQDJH WKHLU FRQFHUQV St Brendan's CPS will continue to conduct the Mental Health and Wellbeing program in 2024 and with the leadership of Sarah McGuinness, the school looks to build on its resources and to further embed its SUDFWLFH If you would like to know more about the MHiPS program, please contact St %UHQGDQ V RɝFH Ms Sarah McGuinnes has taken on the role of a Mental Health and Well-being Leader at St Brendan’s Primary School. 31 - 47 Ashley Street Paynesville Victoria 3880 | Shaping Lives & Inspiring Minds Enrolments are open for 2024 Call the school office on 03 51552712 or email principal@lakesent.catholic.edu.au to book your tour All families are welcome! 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EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 7 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Ingredients: • 1 zucchini, grated • 1 carrot, grated • 150 grams corn kernels • 150 grams grated cheese • 250 grams self raising flour • 60 grams butter, melted and cooled • 125ml milk • 3 eggs Method: • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius • Grease muffin tin • Add corn kernels and flour to grated vegetables and combine • Place butter, milk and eggs in a separate bowl and whisk to combine • Pour wet ingredients into bowl with vegetables and stir to combine • Ladle batter into prepared muffin tin • Bake for 25-30min (large muffin tin) or until golden and cooked through • Bake for 15-20min (mini muffin tin) or until golden and cooked through • Allow to cool down before attempting to remove from muffin tin VEGETABLE MUFFINS Ingredients: • 200 grams macaroni pasta • 30 grams butter • 30 grams plain flour • 500 ml milk • 100 grams frozen peas • 100 grams diced ham • 100 grams grated cheddar, plus extra to top • Salt and pepper to taste Method: • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius • Grease muffin tin • Cook macaroni as per package instructions • Melt butter in a large saucepan then add in the flour until combined • Pour in the milk and whisk to combine until lump free • Cook sauce 4-5min until thickened, whisking regularly • Add cheese and remove from heat • Add drained pasta, peas and ham to cheese sauce, stir to combine • Spoon the macaroni cheese in the muffin tin, top with some extra cheese • Bake for 20min (large muffin tin) or until golden and cooked through • Bake for 10-15min (mini muffin tin) or until golden and cooked through • Allow to cool down before attempting to remove from muffin tin MAC ‘N CHEESE MUFFINS SUITABLE FOR FREEZING M507328 Welcome to a brand new school and learning experiences, where students from foundation to year 12 can develop their learning potential in state of the art buildings with 21st century resources and enthusiastic teaching teams at every level. Orbost Community College is located in Far East Gippsland on the banks of the iconic Snowy River. "The school will open in 2024 through the merger of Orbost Secondary College, Orbost North Primary School and Orbost Primary School. Through the merger of these schools, we have developed the following purpose, 'Together, we create a place of learning, connection and opportunity," inaugural principal, Peter Seal, said. "Our vision is 'creating bright futures for our learners and our community'. We will begin life as a foundation to year 12 school but aim to continue to develop so we can cater for ages below foundation and above year 12, becoming the centre of learning in our community. "We expect to begin 2024 with an enrolment of approximately 360 students from foundation through to year 12." The ambition is for the new school is to be a hub for Orbost – a place where children, young people, families, and the broader community can come together to learn. "We will provide opportunities that guide, focus, and lift our students' aspirations, to feel supported to follow the path of their choice. Collectively we aspire to making all students feel proud of themselves, our town and passionate about the future," Mr Seal said. Orbost Community College’s new buildings are taking shape. Delivering on potential Welcome to the future of education in Orbost Together, we can create a place of learning, connection & opportunity. For all enrolment enquiries please contact Mr. Peter Seal on 5154 1084 Orbost Community College Arnold Street, Orbost VIC 3888 EN17727 OPENING IN 2024
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 Free kindergarten Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder is a family-operated business that is committed to providing high quality care and education for all children. Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder provide both three and four-year-old government-funded kindergarten programs with its kindergarten curriculums rich and stimulating which provide a range of important opportunities that not only prepares your child for school but prepares your child for life. The kindergarten programs have the Kindergarten Tick. This means that its kindergarten programs are: /HG E\ D TXDOLȴHG WHDFKHU 2HU SOD\ EDVHG OHDUQLQJ - Funded by the Victorian government (15 hours per week) - Complies with government guidelines and the National Quality Framework. Enrol now three and four-year-old funded kindergarten for 2024 and 2025. Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder has a numerous play areas and attractions for young children. You can enrol your child for 2024 and 2025. FOUNDATION TO YEAR 10 ENROLLMENTS NOW OPEN At Bairnsdale Christian College, we want every child to grow and develop to their full potential in every aspect of their lives. Here, your child will enjoy the best possible start, thanks to our: Г 6PDOOHU VFKRRO FRPPXQLW\ FODVV VL]HV Г 3HUVRQDOLVHG OHDUQLQJ VXSSRUW IURP FDULQJ H[SHULHQFHG WHDFKHUV Г 3URYHQ WUDQVLWLRQ SURJUDPV Г 9DOXHV GULYHQ FXOWXUH DƬRUGDEOH IHH VWUXFWXUH )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RU WR ERRN D SHUVRQDO JXLGHG VFKRRO tour, call (03) 5153 0079 RU YLVLW www.bccs.vic.edu.au /LNH DQ HQUROPHQW IRUP V FKRRO LQIRUPDWLRQ SDFN" 6FDQ WKLV QR code. We have Limited Vacancies for 3yo & 4yo Kinder in 2024 We are looking at adding more Diploma educators to our team Please contact us on 5152 3897 or email westdale.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au for more information 99 Wallace Street, Bairnsdale EDUCATION for the FUTURE • S.T.E.A.M • Kitchen/Garden • Extensive Swim Program • Small Class Sizes • Whole School Approach to • Positive Behaviour All Families Welcome modern flexible learning spaces New Caring for Self, Caring for Others, Caring for our Enviroment
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 9 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 THEME TOWN PARADE STARTS AT 11:00AM SAT 9 Sport leads to brilliant outcomes Why do so many parents willingly spend hours a day shuttling kids between sports? Here are 10 of the best reasons for being a VSRUWV FKDXHU /RQJ WHUP KHDOWK EHQHȴWV It's all over the news and everywhere you look; there is an obesity epidemic among Australian FKLOGUHQ Regular involvement in sports and physLFDO DFWLYLW\ LV RQH RI WKH EHVW ZD\V WR ȴJKW obesity and protect a generation of young SHRSOH $FWLYLW\ IRU DFWLYLW\ V VDNH Participating in sports and being accountable to a group provides young people with constructive, trouble busting structure and has been shown to reduce criminal mischief, including GUXJ XVH DPRQJ FKLOGUHQ 3. Social networking (minus the social PHGLD DFFRXQWV Sports often provide a UHDG\ PDGH VRFLDO QHWZRUN IRU NLGV )RU D FKLOG ZKR KDV GLɝFXOW\ ȴQGLQJ KLV QLFKH LQ VFKRRO D WHDP VSRUW PD\ RHU WKH camaraderie and support that he is lacking HOVHZKHUH (YHQ IRU FKLOGUHQ ZKR KDYH QR WURXEOH ȴWWLQJ LQ LQYROYHPHQW LQ VSRUWV RHUV FRQQHFWLRQV with peers who are focused on constructive JRDOV (QFRXUDJLQJ VSRUWVPDQVKLS Winning DQG ORVLQJ LV SDUW RI DQ\ VSRUW Kids who take part in sports learn the deliFDWH DUWV RI ZLQQLQJ JUDFLRXVO\ DQG ORVLQJ ZHOO Being able to shake hands with the competition, no matter what the outcome of an event, VHUYHV FKLOGUHQ ZHOO LQWR WKHLU DGXOW OLYHV 5. Understanding the nature of commitPHQW Whether for an hour a week, or three hours a day, most sports require a commitment from kids to attend regular practices, WHDP PHHWLQJV DQG JDPHV When children dedicate their time, energy, DQG ȴQDQFHV WR D VSRUW WKDW WKH\ OLNH WKH\ OHDUQ LPSRUWDQW OHVVRQV DERXW FRPPLWPHQW %XLOGLQJ VHOI HVWHHP Children develop positive self-esteem through accomplishPHQWV 6SRUWV JLYH WKHP RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR learn, achieve and feel good about themselves through skill development and JRDO RULHQWHG DFWLYLWLHV When parents and coaches emphasise HRUW DQG LPSURYHPHQW RYHU ZLQQLQJ RU individual performances, they foster healthy VHOI LPDJH DQG SRVLWLYH VHOI HVWHHP 3HUIRUPDQFH HQKDQFLQJ According to researchers, young people who play sports perform better in school than those who GRQ W Rather than serve as a distraction, participation in sports teaches children to focus their minds on a task at hand and to PDQDJH WKHLU WLPH HHFWLYHO\ DV WKH\ MXJJOH VFKRRO VSRUWV DQG D VRFLDO OLIH 7KHUH LV QR Ζ LQ WHDPZRUN Children learn all sorts of valuable social lessons WKURXJK VSRUWV For younger players, sharing the ball, listening to teammates and following group UXOHV DUH IXQGDPHQWDOV RI JRRG SOD\ Being part of a group and learning to accept coaching (particularly the constructive NLQG LV RQH RI WKH PRVW YDOXDEOH EHQHȴWV RI VSRUWV IRU ROGHU NLGV 3HUVHYHUDQFH DQG SHUVLVWHQFH Children who participate in sports face disapSRLQWPHQWV GHIHDWV DQG LQMXULHV Those who learn to take setbacks in stride DQG GXVW WKHPVHOYHV R IRU WKH QH[W URXQG EHQHȴW IURP OLIH OHVVRQV LQ SHUVHYHUDQFH DQG SHUVLVWHQFH :RUNLQJ WRZDUGV D JRDO Winning a championship, scoring a perfect 10, earning a black belt; sports often feature an 'ultimate JRDO IRU NLGV Before any milestone can be reached, howHYHU FKLOGUHQ KDYH WR OHDUQ VSHFLȴF VNLOOV DQG PDVWHU IXQGDPHQWDO WHFKQLTXHV Involvement in sports provides children ZLWK H[SHULHQFH LQ EUHDNLQJ ORQJ WHUP JRDOV LQWR VKRUW WHUP REMHFWLYHV Commitment and perseverance are honed as young people cast aside the instant gratLȴFDWLRQ RI WKHLU HDUOLHVW \HDUV DQG ZRUN toward goals that are only achieved through ORQJ KRXUV DQG KDUGZRUN 7KHUH DUH D QXPEHU RI EHQHȴWV WR WDNLQJ SDUW LQ ORFDO VSRUW HVSHFLDOO\ IRU \RXQJ SHRSOH LQFOXGLQJ VRFLDO QHWZRUNLQJ HQFRXUDJLQJ VSRUWVPDQVKLS DQG EXLOGLQJ VHOI HVWHHP (PS)
| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 10 Elijah Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Pancakes in the morning with ice cream. Nan makes them specially for me. Q2 - Hulk. He’s big and strong and helps people. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 January 12-21, 2024, will see the Bairnsdale Botanical Gardens transformed into Neverland. Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, the Darlings, the mermaids, the lost boys and of course the pirates will all be there, waiting to take you on a completely interactive adventure. It's fun for the kids with lots of audience participation as you help Peter and Wendy get the better of Captain Hook, and lots of dad jokes for the grown-ups. Each year UpStage Theatre School puts on an original pantomime in the park. This fun family event is an opportunity for UpStage’s very talented students to showcase their many skills, while providing a fun time for families in the school holidays. UpStage Theatre School is the only theatre school in Far East Gippsland. Their aim is to promote teamZRUN DQG VHOI FRQȴGHQFH WKURXJK drama. 7KH\ RHU ZHHNO\ FODVVHV IRU school aged students. These classes include acting, makeup, wardrobe, props and set design and so much more. And their classes are delivered in the most fun way possible. They also strive to provide access to local and regional theatrical productions and competitions. UpStage students have won the Junior Category at their Foster One Act Play Festival the past two years in a row. If you would like to know more about UpStage’s classes or performances please contact them directly on their Facebook page. Peter Pan in the park Harriet St Brendan’s Primary Q1 - My favourite thing to eat is curry. I like curry because I like things that are a little bit spicy and the sauces taste really nice. Q2 - I would be ‘Super Sunshine Hattie’. I would spread sunshine and happiness all around the world. Jemma Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Pasta, penne with carbonara or bolognese. The sauce just adds ȵDYRXU Ζ PDNH LW ZLWK GDG Q2 - Wonderwomen. She’s an introvert, but tough and cares about everyone. Ava Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Chicken/lemon pasta or burritos. Mum makes pasta. I love doing things with mum. Burritos because I like spicy Mexican food. Q2 - Bat Girl. She’s independent, doesn’t have her own superpowers, leads her own destiny. Samara Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Carrots because they are sweet and crunchy. Q2 %DWPDQ EHFDXVH Ζ OLNH EDWV DQG KH FDQ ȵ\ Charlotte Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Tacos. I make them with mum. I like tacos Q2 - Wonderwoman. She has a really cool hero costume. Blayton Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Chips. They are fun to munch on. Q2 -Spiderman. He climbs walls. Lucia Lindenow South Primary Q1 - Strawberries because they are sweet. Q2 - Cat Girl. I love cats. Sophie Orbost Primary Q1 - Meatballs, because it has meat. Q2 - I would be Wonderwoman because she is super strong. Braxton St Brendan’s Primary Q1 - Doritos. You can have them as nachos. Q2 - Dog Man. I love dogs, he saves people and puppies. Wade Orbost Primary Q1 - I like to eat meatlovers pizza because it doesn’t have any pineapple. Q2 - Spiderman because I would be able to hang from the roof. UpStage Theatre School will be taking audiences on an adventure from January 12-21 next year, with their production of Peter Pan. (PS)
EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS | 11 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 2023 Reading with your child has so many EHQHȴWV It helps build thinking and language skills. Their imagination is stimulated and also their understanding of the world. Learning more words will improve their writing skills. Of course, bonding with your child is also a huge EHQHȴW Try using the following techniques when reading to encourage your child: - Reading aloud - Use funny voices and sounds - Have fun with the story - Point to pictures in the book - Allow your child to choose a book The University of Melbourne and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development conducted a study and determined: - Young children aged 4-5 who read frequently achieve higher NAPLAN scores - Reading to children 6-7 times a week has the VDPH HHFW DV EHLQJ DOPRVW PRQWKV ROGHU Children's books are easily accessible. Local libraries, second hand shops and bookshops stock a great range. Many organisations promote literacy through various programs. The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a not-forSURȴW RUJDQLVDWLRQ ZKLFK VXSSRUWV $XVWUDOLDQ children's authors and illustrators and promotes children's literacy. Each year they publish a long and short list of books across six categories including 'Early Childhood' for younger readers. A winner and two honour books are selected from each category. These books have been determined as being of literary merit and of outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature. 0DQ\ OLEUDULHV DQG ERRNVKRSV RHU IUHH storytime sessions for young readers. These are invaluable to help your child develop a love of reading, socialising and language development. “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” 6WRU\ WLPH DW 6FKRROZRUNV 6XSSOLHV LV DOZD\V SRSXODU (PS) PRIMARY SCHOOL VOX POP 1. What is your favourite thing to eat and why? 2. If you could be a superhero, who would you be and why? Ryley Orbost Primary Q1 - I love chicken legs (drumsticks) because they are juicy. Q2 -I would be Spiderman so I would be able to climb up a building and jump down. Nova Orbost North Primary Q1 - Cupcakes because they are so delicious. Q2 - Ghost Spider because she is so cool and pretty. Jack St Brendan’s Primary Q1 - My most favourite thing to eat is pasta because when I was a baby it was one of the ȴUVW IRRGV Ζ KDG Ζ VWLOO love it and I love pasta ZLWK ORWV RI GLHUHQW types of sauces. Q2- Batman because I want to turn people’s frowns upside down. Emmi Orbost North Primary Q1 - Ice cream because it’s yummy. Q2- Super Villian because they do JRRG VWX OLNH VDYH SHRSOH Madison St Brendan’s Primary Q1 - My favourite thing to eat in the whole world is tuna bake. It’s really yummy and it tastes really good all mixed up together. Q2 - I would be ‘Superhero MEG’. I would share Mindfulness, Empathy and Gratitude. Ariana Bairnsdale Christian College Q1 - Noodles. Q2 - Captain Marvel. Harrison St Brendan’s Primary Q1 - My favourite thing to eat is steak. It just tastes really good when my dad cooks it on the BBQ. Q2 - I would be Ironman because KH PDNHV VDFULȴFHV IRU HYHU\RQH else. James Bairnsdale Christian College Q1 - Golden syrup dumplings with ice cream. Q2 - Bumblebee. Milo Bairnsdale Christian College Q1 - McDonalds Q2 - Spiderman
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