No 32

ELIZABETH DRIVE, SUNBURY 3429

PHONE 9740 8666

www.sunburywestps.vic.edu.au 17th October 2016

Dear Parents, Staff and Children, Regional Athletics Finals Last week, three of our senior students attended the Regional Athletics Finals. Stasia Bradbury competed in the Shot Put and came 4th, throwing a distance of 8.42 metres. Chelsea Keck competed in the Triple Jump and came 9th with an impressive distance of 8.35m. Indya Hildebrand was in two running events. She came 8th in the 1500m and 10th in the 800m. We don’t know her times, but obviously they were very fast. Congratulations to each of the girls on their personal success. We thank them for their participation and for being excellent representatives for our school. FOSW Trivia Night A huge, huge thankyou to our wonderful FOSW team and particularly, Kristy, Erin and Briony, for their fantastic organisation of our Trivia Night on Saturday night. Months of preparation and hard work resulted in a fun filled evening with lots of laughs and entertainment. The many raffle and auction prizes were popular and we extend our thanks to the many community groups that supported this fundraising event for our school. Thankyou also to our great hosts, Lauren Skinner and Daniel Gregory for their time and effort leading up to and on the night. Sunbury West On Show All teams are busily preparing for Sunbury West On Show which kicks off at 5pm on Thursday 20th October. Flyers were sent home last week outlining the team activities and the program of performances. We ask parents of any children performing to please ensure that they are here and ready at the appropriate times. During the evening, Allison, our Canteen Manager will be available if any parents would like to pop by to enquire about the various products she offers. We look forward to our families coming along to learn and gain insights into varying elements of teaching and learning at Sunbury West. Inga Wilson

Principal

TIMELINE

Term 4 20th October SWPS on Show 8th November Prep Information Evening 14th - 18th November Prep - 2 Swimming 17th November 1st Prep Orientation 23rd November 2nd Prep Orientation 25th November FOSW Disco 29th November 3rd Prep Orientation

Bookpack Sales 9.15am - 6.30pm 6th December Statewide Yr 7 Orientation Day 8th December Gr 6 Graduation 20th December Last Day of Term 4

2017 Bookpack Information

2017 Bookpack Information was sent home last week.

Bookpacks for 2017 are $125 per child.

Bookpack Sales - Tuesday 29th November 9.15 am - 6.30 pm and Monday 30th Jan 10am - 2pm

Bookpack payments can be made anytime, see payment options in the information letter.

October 10.00-12.00 12.00-2.00

Mon 17th CLOSED CLOSED

Tue 18th CLOSED CLOSED

Wed 19th

Thurs 20th

Fri 21st

Notices that have gone home….

Term 4

Prep - 2 Swimming - $50 due 10th November

2017 Bookpack Letters

SWPS On Show Flyer

This week is National Nutrition week.

Their theme is 'TRY 5' meaning try to eat 5 fruit and or veg a day.

'GIVE A RAINBOW FRUIT SALAD A TRY'.

The fruit salad will have 5 different coloured fruits

included. These can be ordered through lunch orders in

your tub or QKR by selecting fruit salad $3.60.

Salesian College Sunbury Open Day

Thursday 27 October

9.30am – 5pm

Come and see our College in action!

Book your student led 1-hour tour via:

www.scr.vic.edu.au

Sunbury Blue Light Disco

Next disco - Friday 28th October 2016, 6-8pm at

Sunbury Memorial Hall for primary school age

children. Come dressed in your HALLOWEEN best!

Entry $7 (correct money = faster entry).

Sunbury Blue Light provides a fantastic opportunity

for primary age kids to have positive interaction with

local police and also to socialize with their peers in a

safe supervised environment. The disco is a not for

profit organization, run by police members and

valued volunteers, all of whom hold current Working

With Children Check.

Please like our Facebook page - Sunbury Blue

Light Disco - for all the latest news.

Did you know….

Our website is full of valuable information!

Each year level has a page which showcases

what students have been learning in the

classroom!

www.sunburywestps.vic.edu.au

TRIVIA NIGHT FUN!!

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Gardening Club Gardening Club is on every Monday lunchtime and Sunbury West is lucky to have a wonderful group of dedicated chil-dren who attend every week. We have been mulching the gardens, weeding, sweeping, pruning and watering our gar-dens. After all the recent rain we have lots of lovely plants that are flowering in our school ground. Improvements We have made a new garden near the Grade 1/2 area where the old melaleuca tree used to be. We have planted some bottlebrushes, woolly bushes and grasses that are all very hardy and should survive once they are established. The children have been wonderful and have been careful to stay off the garden. We have also added a passionfruit vine, and a miniature nectarine, pear and apple tree to our or-chard behind the gym. They are also growing very well - so one day we will have our own fresh fruit to eat! Veggie Patch Our veggie patch has an abundance of silverbeet, celery, chives, mint, rosemary and oregano growing. If anyone in our school community would like some please feel free to pick it. If you are not sure what or how to pick it please see Mrs Bronchinetti or Mr Gregory. If you would like to make a gold coin donation for your pickings we can put the money towards purchasing new veggies. Here is a recipe that uses silverbeet and celery if you would like to try it. The children in 3/4B have made it so it is a tried and true recipe! Yours in gardening, Dianne Bronchinetti for the Environment team.

Cauliflower and silverbeet dip Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed 6 leaves of silverbeet – cut finely 2 tablespoons Tahini 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey Method: Blend all ingredients in a food processor/or by hand until smooth. Eat with celery or carrot sticks and biscuits. Delicious and healthy!!!

Help Wanted

Our Gardening Club works hard but we could use

some help with weeding. If anyone would like to

volunteer half an hour or more to weeding our gar-

dens please just join in!! See Mrs Bronchinetti or

Mr Gregory if you are not sure where, but if you

see some weeds just pull them out! We have gloves

and tools to make it easier so just let us know! Per-

haps a Monday morning after assembly or come in

a bit earlier when picking up your children after

school. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK TERM 3 - 2016 - Monday 17th October

Prep CD Grace Basham

Sierra Goddard

For their great efforts in reading and writing.

Prep LS Rusell Penus For a great start at his new school.

1/2 A Whole Grade For their wonderful enthusiastic participation and behaviour at the

Melbourne Zoo.

1/2 M Whole Grade For their wonderful enthusiastic participation and behaviour at the

Melbourne Zoo.

1/2 T Whole Grade For their wonderful enthusiastic participation and behaviour at the

Melbourne Zoo.

3/4B Jake Conduit

James Nguyen

Congratulations Jake on getting your Pen Licence, and for both

being fantastic focussed learners.

3/4F Whole Grade For great Bush Dancing.

3/4T Sam Wright For trying hard to improve.

5/6 B Max Griffiths

Logan Weiler

For his friendly and positive attitude towards all of his peers.

For being a wonderful helper.

5/6G Whole Class For a fantastic first two weeks back at school.

5/6L Alyssa Patton

Stasia Bradbury

For always presenting her work beautifully.

For a cheerful and confident approach to all tasks.

Art 5/6G For working diligently to complete the portraits for SW on Show.

Eye Clarity Sunbury

Royal Hotel Sunbury

Inter Sport Sunbury

Lake Wendouree Luxury Apartments

Skin, Ski & Surf Sunbury

Wye River Big4 Caravan park

Jem Investment Jewellers

Sunbury Online Shop (RACV Shop)

BWS Sunbury

Urban Life Photography

Bunnings Sunbury

National Storage Sunbury

Hello World Sunbury

Pitruzzello Estate Olive Grove

& Winery

Sunbury Square Tattslotto Agency

The Jolly Miller Sunbury

Lombard Sydenham

Bottle-o Sunbury Cellars

Dan Murphy Sunbury

Soltan Pepper Romsey

The Nook Cafe & Wine Bar

and

Sunbury Kangaroos Football Club for

the venue

A huge thank you to the businesses who donated prizes for our Trivia Night