ashby primary school newsletter august 30, 2011

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Principal: Jenny OmachenPrincipal: Jenny OmachenPrincipal: Jenny OmachenPrincipal: Jenny Omachen School emailSchool emailSchool emailSchool email ---- [email protected]@[email protected]@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.ashbyps.vic.edu.auwww.ashbyps.vic.edu.auwww.ashbyps.vic.edu.auwww.ashbyps.vic.edu.au

DATES TO REMEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

Wednesday 31st August Wednesday 31st August Wednesday 31st August Wednesday 31st August School Review Day.

Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Friday 2nd September Literacy and Numeracy Day DRESS UP as a BOOK

CHARACTER

Friday 9th September Friday 9th September Friday 9th September Friday 9th September Return Parent Opinion Survey.

Monday 5th September Monday 5th September Monday 5th September Monday 5th September Grade 1/2 Sawyer, Grade 2/3 Dyer & Grade 3/4 Slade excursion to the Melbourne museum.

Friday 23rd September Friday 23rd September Friday 23rd September Friday 23rd September Last Day Term 3.

CELEBRATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ...CONGRATULATIONS TO ...CONGRATULATIONS TO ...CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

Elisha who represented Ashby and

the Geelong Region in the German Poetry Speaking Competition as a state finalist.The region finalists compete with a number of schools within Victoria. Elisha’s performance and poetry speaking gained her a Third Place in the grade 5 section of the competition. This is an outstanding result, well done Elisha!

SCHOOL REVIEW AND SCHOOL REVIEW AND SCHOOL REVIEW AND SCHOOL REVIEW AND PARENT FEEDBACK PARENT FEEDBACK PARENT FEEDBACK PARENT FEEDBACK

The work that teachers do in providing the best educational environment for the students is constantly being assessed and evaluated. A School Review is designed to provide independent, and expert analysis of current school performance and practice,

and to reflect on the goals, and targets for learning and improvement strategies that will help develop the learning plans for the future.

On Wednesday 31st. August the School Review Day will take

place. An independent reviewer, Vicki Renick, has already surveyed the students, parents and teachers and has written the

report which forms the basis for discussion. On the review day the

discussion is based on the achievements that the school has attained over the past four years, and the future direction for

learning that will be decided upon as a result. Independent and expert representatives are involved, teachers and parents are included in discussions on the day. The review considers Student Learning, Student Engagement, and Transitions and Pathways.

Parent Opinion Survey is another form of assessment that indicates

how the parents of Ashby Primary School perceive the school and its

performance. Randomly selected families are asked to fill out an anonymous survey and return the survey back to school. These will be sent home today. Information from these is then sent to school to give an overall opinion about the school performance . These surveys are part of three surveys that give information about the

school and its performance. The Attitude to School Survey completed by grade 5/6 students, and the Staff Opinion Survey. All surveys provide important information that is read and helps

provide feedback to ensure that the best possible learning environment is provided for our students.

The Parent pinion Surveys need to be returned by Friday 9th September.

JENNY OMACHEN

Principal, Ashby Primary School

Geelong Food Relief Centre

TOUCAN APPEAL

COLLECTION

Any parent who wishes to donatecanned food to this worthy causecan drop cans off at the school

office until the end of this week.



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Next FOA Meeting

The next FOA meeting will be Friday, September 9th after Fresh Fruit Friday

(9:30amish) in the Hall. Agenda items include the Annual Art Show and Market. All are welcome!

Father’s Day Stall, Thursday, September 1st

Friends of Ashby will be hosting a Father’s Day Stall, Thursday,September 1st from 9:15-11:30am for students. There will be small gifts for dad ranging from $1-5 in price. So if you are looking for something special for Dad look no further! Parent volunteers are needed for the stall, please see below for more information.

Keep Shopping at Woolworths and Coles!

Thank you to families for all the Woolworth Earn and Learn Points and Coles Sports for

Schools Vouchers. We now have over 2800 Earn and Learn Points and 2100 Sports for Schools Vouchers, so keep them coming in!

Please return your Woolworths shopping docket (or at least the bit at the bottom with the points you earned and their code) and your Coles Vouchers to your child’s teacher, the school office or place it in the collection box on the Friends of Ashby Bulletin Board just outside the staff room.

The Woolworths promotion runs through September 18th and the Coles promotion through October 18 th .

And don’t forget to ask your family and friends for their receipts and vouchers.The more points and vouchers we have the more resources we can get for our school!

McCAIN Veggie Patch program – One month left!

Ashby Primary School has registered again for the McCAIN Veggie Patch program to support work in our school garden. Through the program, McCAIN is giving away over $500,000 worth of veggie patch equipment to primary schools during 2011.

To support our school simply collect barcodes from your McCAIN vegetable packs between now and September 30, 2011. You can give your barcodes to your child’s teacher or place them collection box at the school office.

And don’t forget to ask your family and friends for their McCain vegetable packs

barcodes! Every barcode earns McCAIN Veggie Patch points for our school which can then be redeemed for gardening tools and seeds.

Can You Help?

There are many ways you can get involved at Ashby. Below are some current activities we are seeking assistance with:

• Father’s Day Stall, Thursday, September 1st, 8:30am-12:00pm - Assistance is needed both for set up (8:30- 9:00am) and for the actual stall (9:00-11:30am). If you can help for an hour or so during any of this time,please contact Cyndy Scherer 0438-172-949.

• Fresh Fruit Friday, every Friday 9am - Assistance is needed every Friday after drop off (9amish) to help prepare fruits and veggie platters for the classrooms. If you can

help, please join us in the classroom kitchen.




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29 August 29 August 29 August 29 August - -- - 4th September 4th September 4th September 4th September Here at Ashby, we love to celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week!

On Friday 2nd September we are going to have our annual book character dress up and Buddies day. We will be working in multiage groups to experience a wide range of special Literacy and

Numeracy activities with different teachers. The highlight of the day will almost certainly be our dress- up parade, and certificates will go to the most creative costumes, so

get your thinking caps on!

The parade will commence at 2.30pm on the basketball courts at the front of the school (weather

permitting) and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the

fun.

Also, don't forget that we are almost out of time to finish the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge, so log those books soon as you can .

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Help, Help!!

I am looking for unwanted t- shirts and Lego blocks for my

lunchtime programs.

If you would like to donate any items I would be very grateful.

Denise

Friday September 16 is the Cancer

Councils’ National Walk To Work National Walk To Work National Walk To Work National Walk To Work Day Day Day Day by which they hope to encourage more people to be active and also to raise money to fight cancer. Why not get involved as school is your work...You can go to the Cancer Council Walk To Work website to register as a fundraiser and be eligible for

prizes or you could just encourage people to make the effort on the day, enjoy the spring

weather and be a little bit healthier in the process.Also part way is ok too if you live too far away to walk the whole way, you could even join the Walking School Bus at any point along the route from the Shannon Ave end of Waratah St (at 8:30am) down to the Waratah St entrance of the school.Thanks Katrina 0403910063

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Congratulations to the following

athletes who were selected for this event on Tuesday 20th September at Goldsworthy Reserve.

Hazrat Josh B Caleb E Ben F Sarah C Ellen F Patrick L Abbey C

Tom B Finn P

After the holidays netball will restart at Geelong West on

Thursday nights.

I have entered 3 teams.

If you are interested in your child playing, please fill in the slip and return to the office.

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I would like my child

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Age _______ to play netball on

Thursday nights next Term.

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Ingredients

3 cups SR flour 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 cup mashed bananas 1 cup grated zucchini 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

Mix dry ingredients.In a separate bowl mix eggs, bananas, zucchini, vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Place mixture in a loaf tin and bake for 45 - 50 minutes at 175° C.

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Don’t Miss the

Father’s Day Stall Thursday Sept 1 st

9:15-11:30am Friends of Ashby will be hosting a Father’s Day Stall where students will be able to purchase small gifts

for their dad ranging from $1-5 in price.

While we will have bags for student purchases we also encourage students to bring their own bags.

So if you are looking for something special for Dad look no further!

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Date/Time Date/Time Date/Time Date/Time 7 September 2011 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location Location Location Location National Wool Museum Theatrette Moorabool St, Geelong

Childhood and teenage life is changing rapidly, leaving adults confused as to how best to tackle the many issues their boys face.How does this high-pressure environment affect a boy’s confidence, his values and aspirations, his wellbeing, his sense of community, his attitudes towards himself, and towards

girls and women?

Writer, publisher and social researcher Maggie Hamilton gives frequent talks and lectures, is a regular media commentator and a keen observer of social trends.Her many books have been

published in Australia, New

Zealand, Holland, Italy, the Arab States, Lithuania and Brazil, and include What Men Don't Talk About , and What’s Happening to Our Boys? Books will be available for

purchase on the night. This event is free, but bookings are essential.Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/ event/1976562953?ref=ebtn to book your place.




Reminders for School lunch orders -

Please have orders clearly labelled with child’s name , class and teacher and

please no staples or sticky tape on lunch order bags.

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Chocolate Brownies (with Silverbeet and Carrots).

1. Make ½ cup carrot and ½ cup silverbeet puree. (I steam 3 medium carrots for 12 minutes, and added in a large handful of fresh silverbeet during the last 2 minutes. Blend in food processor or blender and add a little water to make a smooth puree). You want to end up with a total of about 1 cup veggie puree.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

3. Mix in bowl: 1 cup carrot/silverbeet puree ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa

powder 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

4. Then mix in: 2 eggs ¾ cup flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

5. Pour into a muffin tin lined with cases

6. Cook for about 15 minutes for mini muffin time.

7. Cool completely before enjoying to remove all hints of veggie flavours.

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Invitation to stallholders!

This year, on Saturday November 5 th our school will be

showcasing our children's’ work in our annual art show! Adding to the fun of the day, Friends of Ashby Primary will be holding a market to support our music and arts

program.

In the sustainable spirit of the school we are currently seeking stalls for the market which have items that are

handmade, reuse or recycle vintage goods,

have a positive environmental impact

and offer good quality products.

If you are interested in having a stall or have talented friends or family members who would like to be involved

please let us know!

More information and a contact number for queries are in the registration pack available this week from the school

office. It can also be downloaded from the Friends of Ashby Blog.( www.friendsofashby.blogspot.com )

We hope you will consider joining us on Nov 5th to help raise much needed funds to support the music and arts

program, build the school and community and just have some fun!


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As we are now in week 7 of the

Term can everyone please try and get their Before & After School Care Accounts in order by the end of Term.

We are doing Father’s Day activities all week.

WANTED: Old wool socks for a future activity.

Nikki Van Der Pol Before & After School Care Co- ordinator.

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As we have had some emergencies in the classrooms recently we are looking for donations of track

pants and shorts in sizes 4 to 8 (suitable for Preps and Grade 1’s) so that we can have a change of clothes for these children.

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