Dorset Primary School Diary Dates

26th August to 9th September: School Steel Challenge

Friday 30th August: Father’s Day Stall

Wednesday 4th September: Governance and Community & Development meeting, 7pm staffroom

Sunday 8th September: Working Bee 10am

Wednesday 11th September: School Production

Thursday 12th September: School Production

Monday 16th September: Footy Day and Lunch

Wednesday 18th September: School Council Meeting, 7pm staffroom

Friday 20th September: End of Term 3, 2.30pm dismissal

Monday 7th October: Term 4 Commences, 9.00 am

Date: Thursday 29th August 2013

Issue No: 25

MARKET DAY

NOTICES SENT HOME

Notice Sent Home Recipient Date

Production Tickets Whole School 27th Aug

Father’s Day Stall Whole School 27th Aug

Production Costumes Whole School 28th Aug

Working Bee Whole School 28th Aug

The wonderful 5/6 Market Day!!!!!

On the 27th of August 2013 we had the spectacular 5/6 Market Day. We enjoyed seeing kids have a lot of fun, while at the same time we were enjoying the opportunity to raise around $3200 dollars for the grade 5/6 graduation. I hope all you Dorset kids had a lot of fun for we had a lot of hard work to make this happen. I thank all the grade 5/6 teachers for putting so much effort to make this a wonderful Market Day. It was a wonderful time for the preps, 1’s, 2’s 3’s and 4’s. I hope you enjoyed Market Day just as much as we did.

By Alex F 5/6B

Market Day

This Market Day we raised $3,174.75 which

is one of the best sales the school has ever

had!!! One thing I really enjoyed was the

experience to be hands on with selling

services and goods to other people.

I think that if we did not have the teachers

help we would not have been able to have this

wonderful Market Day. So on behalf of the

grade 5/6’s I would like to say a big thank you

for all your hard work and efforts that had

gone into this enjoyable day.

For the parents that were not able to make it to

Market Day the variety of stalls were just

amazing. We had Art ‘n’ craft, raffle stall,

donut eating challenge, waffles, Jelly, hot

chips and much more, so that gives you a fair

idea of what stalls may have been at Market

Day.

By Grace J 5/6B

Father’s Day Stall Tomorrow 30th August

Please bring along a plastic shopping bag

to put your gift in for dad.

Secondary Transition News Update

Now that students have been officially accepted

into secondary colleges, these schools will start

to arrange visits to Dorset to meet with

students and their teachers. Most of these

visits will occur in Term 4, however some

schools are booking in visits as soon as next

week. This gives our Grade 6 students a

chance to talk with their school’s representative

and ask any questions they might have. It also

allows Grade 5/6 teachers to discuss individual

students and raise any issues, concerns or

other relevant information. This allows for a

smoother and more positive transition for

students into their secondary education.

Regards, Sarah Tilley – Transition Co-ordinator

Birthdays

Student of the Week

Cody Bell Caleb Murray Daniel Rose-Meyer Grace Jalocha Ethan Fitzsimons Bonnie Haworth–Hooker Corey Rennison Rhubee-Mae Spataro Shash Ambekar Declan Williamson Eboni Rowe Michael Killin Chanae McLaughlin Johnnie Rooks Liana Rollason Lachie Doyle Thawng-Thawng Phun Phoebe Phillips Sam Roberts Kira Giles Mary Gospel Tilly Graham

Isaac Spruit Hannah Tesselaar Stephanie Newman Jordyn Sullivan Daniel Goodwin Abby Holness Hudson White Angelika Chaplin Mackenzie Comer Leo Tzilves Sue Liang Erin Taylor Ainslie Heriot Adelyn Varon Pippa Miles Tyler Pfeiffer Brayden Stokes Rosa Rezvani Kyan Allan Emily Hurst Cleo Tzilves

OSHC NEWS Greetings from the Dorset OSHC!

We started off our space theme this week with building rocket ships and spacemen out of cardboard and we have also begun our next coloring competition. Make sure you enter for your chance to win exciting space themed prizes!! Also watch out for Madhouse: Space Edition coming next week.

A reminder to parents that signing in and out is a legal requirement! This means signing the name, time and signature in full, and this cannot be done by the kids themselves. We’re sorry for pressing this matter again, but it really is important for the safety of the kids.

Holiday Club bookings are now open! You can check out the booking details online. Also a reminder that parents can save up to 50% on holiday club fees through the Child Care Rebate. Call our head office on 1300 105 343 if you need more details. Gigantic greetings from Chris, Kane and Natalie in the OSHC room.

Inde Robinson Liam McNicol Rosa Rezvani Jessica Gibbs

Mackinley Bruce Daniel Goodwin Jack Butcher

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Prep A Prep B Edward Mang

Prep C David Francesca

Prep D Scarlett Baigent

1A Zac Matthewson

1B Sienna Fiore

1C Hayley-Grace

1D Kate Archer

2A 2B Oliver Phillips

34C Nick Skepper

3A Jordan Bowden

3B Lachie Clarke

4A Jaimee Jalocha

4B Aaron Fantin

56A Tarli Rowe

56B 56C Fraser Sheridan

56D 56E Molly Phillips-Stone

Canteen News

Tuesday 3rd September

Potato and Leek Soup

$1.50

Lining Up Awards

Working Bee

Sunday 8th September

10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden News

APPLE MAN

The Apple Man will be here Friday 30th August. Orders

must be placed along with payment at the office by the

Friday morning of the delivery.

Approx. 5.5kg bags.

Fuji $10.00 Royal Gala $10.00

Gold Delicious $ 8.00 Green Pears $ 8.00

Granny Smith $ 8.00 Pink Lady $10.00

26th of August to the 9th of September

Recycling and Waste Centres are open every day for waste that can’t go into household bins. It is a good idea to ring first to check for the opening hours and charges. Eastern Recycling and Waste Transfer Station, Palmerston Road, Ringwood 8872 7877 Whitehorse Transfer Station Burwood Highway, Vermont South, 9801 4831 Eco waste Tip and Recycle Centre, Colchester Road, Kilsyth, 9723 3759 Knox Transfer station and Recycling facility (and shop) George

Street, Wantirna South, 98874222

(From Transition Towns Maroondah)

The Metal 2 Metal Challenge is a community

fundraiser if anyone can offer to deliver some flyers in letter box’s in the local neighbourhood we

would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact Debbie Payne at the office.

The mulch is slowly being distributed around the garden and isn't smelling so strongly. The summer crop seeds are ready to start sowing next month as a new season starts. Chilli (from the hothouse), kale, spinach and coriander were harvested for kitchen meals this week.

Thanks Anna

PRODUCTION NEWS

IF ANY PARENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO SOME

IRONING OF COSTUMES NEXT WEEK, PLEASE SEE

CAROL RAY BY FRIDAY. (THIS CAN BE DONE AT

HOME OR AT SCHOOL)

A SECOND COSTUME NOTICE WILL BE ISSUED THIS

WEEK - PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD'S BAG FOR

THIS.

ANY COSTUME ITEMS REQUIRED FROM HOME WILL

NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL BY MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 2ND.

NEXT WEEK ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE NIGHTS.

THIS WILL INCLUDE:

ARRIVAL TIMES, DROP OFF AND PICK

UP POINTS, HAIR AND MAKE UP

REQUIREMENTS (IF ANY), AND OTHER

DETAILS PERTAINING TO THE

PERFORMANCE.

Dear Parents, Head Lice Infestation We had an inspection last week and there were 39 infestations. At the end of term 2 there were 47 infestations. As you can see, not much improvement. The nurse will be coming again before the end of term to carry out another inspection. We must have co-operation from everyone to eradicate this social problem. Hair must be treated according to directions and re-treated seven days later. Bed, clothing, cushions etc must also be checked. Lice live for 24 hours away from the hair. It is essential that hair is tied back and unable to touch other children’s hair. This may not be the latest fashion but is essential to eradicate this problem. If you need financial assistance with purchasing products, please make contact with me, so the school can help. Having inspections costs the school a lot of money and it would be great not to have to do it. I’d prefer to spend our fundraising money on equipment for the children!! New Sandpit Our new sandpit should be ready for use by the end of the week. Thanks Chris Allan, a terrific job, the children will love it! Repair to Playground Equipment Repairs will take place over the holidays. The grade 6 Gladiator is being replaced. Depending on fundraising etc we are hoping to replace the year 3/4 playground. Before any equipment can be installed we have to have detailed plans of underground services etc. This has been done at a substantial cost, so we are ready to roll. Father’s Day Stall Thank you Terry Bebe and parent helpers for all you efforts. The children will have a great choice of items. Enjoy the stuff! Market Day - Year 5/6 What an outstanding achievement by the children and staff. So many stalls, so many brilliant ideas. The school community loved it. A great educational experience! Working Bee - Sunday 8th September Working Bee notices were sent home yesterday. Please return your notice to the office. The working bee will take place Sunday 8th September 10 am - 2 pm with a sausage sizzle provided for lunch. Please come along and support the school by doing a few ‘clean up’ tasks around the school. I hope to see you all there. The production is going well, not long to go. Kind Regards,

John Jacobs Principal