TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 10 3rd April, 2014

CALENDAR

Friday 4th April - Last Day Term One – 2.30pm dismissal Tuesday 22nd April - First Day Term Two Friday 25th April - ANZAC Day Public Holiday

END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS Please note that Term One finishes this Friday 4th April and students will be dismissed early at 2:30pm. We will have an assembly on Friday 4th April at around 2:00pm to finish the term. Children will be dismissed from the Hall after this assembly at 2:30pm to begin their holidays. The start of Term Two is quite unusual with students returning for a three day school week. Monday 21st April is the Easter Monday holiday and students are therefore scheduled to begin Term Two on Tuesday 22nd April. On Friday 25th April, the school will be closed for the annual ANZAC Day holiday.

PLAYGROUND USE OVER THE HOLIDAYS We hope that families might be able to take advantage of our wonderful facilities over the holiday break and enjoy some lovely autumn afternoons on the playground equipment. Please be aware that children need to be supervised on the equipment at all times over the break as there are many challenging elements to the equipment. There have been injuries over the last couple of months with the majority of these occurring outside of school hours when children are unsupervised and using the equipment inappropriately. Whilst the school will be vigilant in ensuring the equipment is compliant and safe, we seek your support in ensuring appropriate supervision is maintained outside of school hours. In recent weeks we have noticed an increase in families entering the grounds with dogs. Whilst we can’t mandate this outside of school hours, we do ask that dogs are not brought into the grounds. Many younger children are frightened of dogs that are unleashed and of course there are the obvious hygiene issues if owners do not pick up after their dogs. In working together we can all ensure that our children are safe at all times when visiting the school.

STAFF ON LEAVE Mr King will be on leave for the first 2 weeks of next term. Miss Grayson will be the Physical Education teacher for the first 2 weeks.

Our next market will be 26th April with 3/4W – Ms Walton’s class being rostered on. Notes

have been sent home – please return by tomorrow or no later than Thursday 24th April – this is

a long weekend so the market promises to be very busy so if you could spare an hour or so

to assist the market people please leave your name at the office – thanks!!

Students will be presented with their certificates at our last assembly – tomorrow @ 2.00pm

Prep B – Mrs Bos – Lily Gaul – WOW, what an awesome start to school! Lily is an attentive, interested and enthusiastic student.

Prep P – Mrs Prossor –Angela Krtalic – for her great start to school. She is always friendly, helpful and enthusiastic during all classroom activities. Well done Angela!

1H – Mrs Hughes – Ike Taylor – as voted by his peers for being a hard worker who always tries his best, listens carefully, is friendly and caring. He is a pleasure to have you as a member of 1H.

1P – Miss Perkins – Hazel Read - As voted by her peers for being a kind and hardworking student. Hazel displays the RICH school values, is always trying her best and is a great friend to all. Congratulations Hazel.

2B – Mrs Baird – Kira Boyle-Vella – What a great effort Kira has put into this first term. Kira has consistently followed the school pledge and done her best at all time!

2J - Mrs Johnstone – Makayla Oliver – for consistently displaying RICH Values and trying her best in all school activities. Makayla is a pleasure to teach!

3/4T – Miss Withers – Noah Davies - As voted by his peers for always being kind and helpful to others in the classroom. Noah is an enthusiastic student who takes responsibility for his own learning, a pleasure to teach. Well done on a great term Noah, keep up the great work.

3/W – Ms Walton - Zoe Tracy - as voted by her classmates because she is a very kind student who always gives a helping hand to others when needed. She applies herself fully to all aspects of her education. Zoe is a girl who never gives up. Well done Zoe!

4/5S – Miss Staley – Chelsea Forster – as voted by her peers for being an amazing friend who always demonstrates our R.I.C.H. School Values. Chelsea is a conscientious student and a pleasure to teach. Congratulations on a fantastic start to the year.

5Q – Mrs Clements – Ellie Papadopoulos – has been awarded our student of the term. She is consistently conscientious in everything she does. Her written work is of the highest standard. Pride in her work and who she is makes her an exemplary student. Well done Ellie, enjoy the rest of your grade 5 year.

6B – Mrs Bruin – Cam Gaskin – as voted by his peers for being a happy and friendly classmate who gets involved in all school activities. He always produces work of a high standard and demonstrates a good work ethic. Keep up the great work!

ANZAC DAY FRIDAY 25TH APRIL 2014 An open invitation is extended to Tootgarook PS parents, teachers and pupils to attend the Rye RSL

Anzac Day Memorial Service on Friday 25th April commencing about 12.15pm. Our

School Captains Olivia Barrett and Gus Dempsey will represent the school by laying

a wreath during the Memorial Service. The Official Memorial Service runs for

approximately 30-40 minutes. The Anzac Day Public Holiday will be Friday 25th April.

New on the Website this week. Excursion, Medical, consent forms can now be found in a printable form on the school website. Simply go to http://www.tootps.vic.edu.au and go to FORMS on the main navigation bar. New photos on the web page. Fish N Ships Prep B & 1P 5/6 Ballarat Camp Prep B Visual Diaries

Bunnings Rosebud is conducting a: EASTER FAMILY FUN NIGHT

THURSDAY 10TH APRIL from 6-8pm The event will be filled with loads of fun, entertainment, balloon artist,

activities Easter egg hunt, refreshments and visit from the Easter Bunny. We wish to create a fun environment, where guest of all ages can

participate and enjoy different activities available at Bunnings Warehouse.

Refreshments will be served