Public Speaking Competition: Congratulations to Montana and Jayde who did an

outstanding job at the Public Speaking Competition

last Wednesday. Both girls did a magnificent job

and should be extremely proud of their efforts and

achievements.

On the night Montana received a certificate and

trophy for achieving Third Place which was just an

outstanding achievement. Montana’s speech on

Down Syndrome was fantastic and full of emotion

and love for her brother. Jayde’s speech called for

a ban on “Testing Products on Animals” which was

well researched and presented in a very convincing

manner. Thank you to all the staff, family and

friends who came along and supported the girls in

their endeavours.

A special thank you to the Rotary Club for providing

this opportunity for our students to participate in,

very much appreciated.

Please remember HATS!!! Just a quick reminder to parents, friends and

children that at the start of Term 4 all students

and staff are expected to wear a hat at school

during recess, lunchtime, sport and when involved in

outdoor activities. There are various hats that are

approved by School Council to wear including bucket

hats, legionnaire or wide brimmed hats. They must

be navy blue in colour – with or without the school

logo. Grade 6 students have a “special” Grade 6 hat

which they are able to wear. Please remember no

baseball style hats are to be worn as part of the

school uniform as they don’t conform to the

school’s policy.

Your co-operation in this matter will be greatly

appreciated.

Have a great holiday everyone!!!!!

Wednesday 16th September, 2015

DATES TO REMEMBER

SEPTEMBER – Thursday 17th September

Whole School Sleep Over

Friday 18th September

Last day of Term 3 (2.30pm

dismissal)

OCTOBER – Monday 5th October

School resumes for fourth Term

Friday 9th October

Division Athletic Sports (Note

change of date.)

REMINDERS:

Don’t forget to hand in Earn and Learn

stickers by the end of the week.

Throughout Term 4 all students are

reminded that they need to wear a hat

to school and when playing outside.

The hat has to be either a bucket hat;

legionnaire or wide brimmed and be

either navy blue in colour. (with or

without the school logo.)

SLEEPOVER:

Remember: No lollies or snacks

No electronic devices such as phones,

iPods, iPads, cameras or similar

devices.

From the Principal…..

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Sleepover Once again our Whole School Sleepover will take place this Thursday night, September 17th. The cost of this activity of $6.00, includes a sausage sizzle tea, disco, and breakfast and lunch on the Friday. The following is an outline of the proposed program for the Thursday evening and Friday but may alter slightly.

3:30 - 5:30 – Students who are staying at school will play on playground/do quiet activities 5:30 – Sleepover starts – Students arrive at 5.30 pm to set up beds, etc. for the night ahead. Attendance rolls will be taken. 6.00 - Dinner – BBQ Tea – Sausage Sizzle 6.30 - 7.00 F-2 to disco and 3-6 inside games 7.00 – 8.00 F-2 video and 3-6 disco 8.00 – 9.00 F-2 bed and 3-6 disco 9.00 -10.30 Video 3- 6 10:30 – All in bed! Friday Breakfast 9.00 - Aerobics 9.30 - 20 minute activity rotations F-2 will rotate between Liz, Jodie, Nathan, Chris, Kirrilee, Shell and Simone

3-6 will rotate between Robyn, Jess, Jessie, Nicole, Courtney, Brenton, Anne Lunch Whole school dismissed at 2.30 pm for term break.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Children will need to bring: Sleeping Bag or bedding Pyjamas/ track suit or other appropriate sleep wear Pillow Favourite Teddy (if required) Slippers Change of clothing for Friday Bowl, Mug and Spoon – disposable if possible All items should be clearly named pleased.

If your child requires medication, please make sure you deliver it to the office and remember to collect if from the office when you pick up your child on Friday afternoon. Please remember that children are asked not to bring along any lollies or snacks

for the sleep over. Everything will be provided.

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Thumbs Up To Montana S for gaining Third Place in the Public Speaking Competition. Super effort!

To the Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang Rotary Club for hosting such a great event for students in our district. Greatly appreciated.

To Ms Henson for all her work in organising and co-ordinating this year’s sleepover. A fantastic job.

To all the students who participated in the Swimming Program this year- your behaviour, effort and development with your swimming was just fantastic.

To Mrs Fleming who did a terrific job in the Art Room this term while Mrs Parker was on Long Service Leave. Thank you Paula!

To all of our Aides and Office Staff who once again this term have just done a fantastic job in supporting the teaching staff and students right across the school. Your work and effort has been invaluable!

To all staff who have given up their personal time to ensure all of the extra activities that we provide can proceed. Greatly appreciated.

Meal Deal this week is a CARDI Burger and Popcorn for just

$4.00

Also, bags must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and

grade.

LIFE EDUCATION VICTORIA As part of our drug and health education next term we are having the Life Education mobile classroom visit our school in the first week back from holidays from Tuesday 6th October – 13th October. Life Education has been visiting our school for many years and is always a highlight of the children’s year. The Mobile Classroom helps to facilitate the development of the life skills in students to prevent and minimise the harm of drug misuse. Lessons are always age appropriate and the children will be covering a wide range of drug and health related topics, ranging from the human body and how it works, healthy eating and nutrition, medicines and drugs, bullying, resilience and social skills. Healthy Harold, the much loved Life Education giraffe mascot is always a much anticipated element of the Life Education visit. It is important that your child attend this session. A permission slip is enclosed in this week’s newsletter and has also been handed out to students already. Please return the permission form together with your payment as soon as possible to the office.

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BOOK FAIR 2015

Our 2015 Book Fair will commence on Thursday 15th October until

Thursday 22th October.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR THE BOOK FAIR WILL BE 1 WEEK ONLY!!

There will be various posters around the school advertising this event but if you require

further information please see Mrs Friend in the office.

The Book Fair will run before & after school from 8.30am – 9.00am then again in the

afternoon from 3.15pm – 3.45pm.

Please note that ALL payments can be made by either cash or EFTPOS (Cheque,

Savings or Credit)

We will be requiring parent helpers to help run this event so please see Mrs Friend in the office if you can help. Any parent help would be appreciated.

The more books purchased from the fair, the more books we get donated back to the

school to stock our Library, so please come along and see if there are any books that

interest you or your children. They will make great Christmas presents!

Science in the Park

School Holiday Science Workshops Wetland Explorers Monday 28th September Find out more about the flora and

fauna living in our National Parks. Learn to identify freshwater aquatic invertebrates and discover more about what

affects the health of our freshwater habitats. Keep an eye out for traces of native birds and frogs as you go exploring!

Session times: 10:00am 12:00pm (Prep Year 2); 1:00 3:00pm (Years 3 - 6)

Coolart Wetlands & Homestead: Lord Somers Road, Somers VIC 3927

COST: $25 per child per activity BOOKING: www.trybooking.com/IVTE

CONTACT: primesci@monash.edu or (03) 9905 1370

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MYSTERY ENVELOPE

Someone on either Monday night or Tuesday morning placed an envelope in the red box with no name on it. It had $6 in either for Sleep over or Life Education. If you think this may have been you, please let us know in the office. Thank you

Camps, Sport and Excursion Fund (CSEF) Applications for this benefit close on the 18th of September, 2015. If you

believe that you are entitled to this payment please make sure you see Virginia

or Sue in the office before the close of school this Friday. No further

applications will be processed after this date.

To be entitled for this payment you need a current Health Care Card.

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