Important Dates

& Upcoming

Events

Friday April 28th:

Whole School

Assembly 2:55pm

Thursday May 4th:

Warrnambool Cup

Public holiday

Friday May 12th:

Whole School Cross

Country

Friday May 19th:

Moyne Cross

Country

Championships

Friday May 19th:

Big Breakfast and

Walk to School Day

Sunday June 11th:

PFCS Twilight

Market

THURSDAY 27th of April 2017

PARENTING SUPPORT

Welcome to today’s newsletter. This week’s ‘Parenting Support’ article is called, ‘The language of

independence’. These twelve tips, are very well researched and each one identifies a clear

personal goal to develop. I particularly like the emphasis on building a ‘family culture’. Culture

refers to the way we do things and I believe children benefit greatly from experiencing a strong

family culture that is ethical, predictable, consistent and empathetic.

UPDATES

ANZAC Day Service: Firstly, I would like to thank our guests from the Port Fairy R.S.L. branch who attended last Friday’s whole school assembly. Thank you to Wally Robertson, Leigh Priest, Jan Priest, Jim Lane, Maureen Lane and Doug Nolte. I would also like to acknowledge the ‘The Great War’ book, a gift from Roma Britnell, State Member for South West Coast. Thank you also to our school ambassadors for their presentations at our town service on ANZAC day and to all other students, families and teachers who attended. We were very well represented!

Chess Tournament: Thank you to all of the students who attended our district chess tournament last Friday and to Mr Beekhof for coordinating. We took out second place. Well done everyone!

State Swimming: Congratulations to Oscar Hill, who finished seventh in the butterfly event at the ‘State Swimming Championships’ on Wednesday. Top effort Oscar!

Divisional Athletics: Today many of our older students competed in the ‘Divisional Athletics Championship’. Thank you to Brooke Green for her coordination of this event. We look forward to hearing about their day.

School Uniform: I have included information about our approved school uniform with today’s newsletter. Thank you to everyone for your support with the implementation of this requirement.

Tae Kwon Do: Please remember ‘Lunchtime Tae Kwon Do’ will begin next Tuesday, May 2, in

the hall. Thanks to those parents who have signed up their children for this program.

Open Door: Please remember I sincerely extend an ‘Open Door’ to all members of our school community. I welcome feedback and encourage all parents to contact me at any time should you have any concerns or need for reassurance.

Calendar: Please see the table of events on this newsletter and mark your personal calendars. At PFCS we make every effort to keep everybody informed.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

This week’s ‘Principal’s Award’ goes to: Lexie Dwyer ‘For being a fantastic friend and taking extra good care of a new student. Well

done!’

Quote of the Week: ‘Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.’ (Joseph

Addison)

Remember my door is always open! Regards, Mark

0/1 C - Chloe Ross

For her dedication and hard work in Multi Sensory Learning and Literacy.

Keep up the FABULOUS work Chloe!!

0/1 W - Thomas Neal

For working hard in class and giving his best effort in all areas. Well done

Thomas!

1/2 A - Ella Smits

For being a great friend and always doing her Personal Best in the

classroom. You are a great role model! Well done Ella!

1/2 D - Leila Gibson

For great thinking during Reading and sharing wonderful ideas with the

class.

3/4 D - Joe McCall

For his enthusiasm and stamina during Writing, you have produced a great

persuasive piece of writing. Well done!

3/4 H - Toby Watkinson

For great focus during maths and assisting others. Keep it up, Toby!

3/4 M - Talya Yildirim

For being a fabulous representative of our school at the recent Sports Day.

Great effort Talya!

5/6 B - Ava Fitzgerald

Wonderful effort with her writing by trying to extend her ideas.

5/6 D - Lily Carbury

Terrific focus and concentration in all aspects of her school work.

5/6 M - Elsie Adams

Fantastic enthusiasm and determination in all school subjects and activities.

Please note that the assembly tomorrow will start at 2:55pm in the hall.

Foundation/Grade 1/Grade2’s

This week in Writing we are writing a Recount using pictures as a way to support

sequenced ideas. Phonics/Spelling in Milo Monkey activities we are learning the sound ’h’

and writing closed syllable words; eg. hit, hop, hat, hut. In Maths we are learning about

measuring the time using calendars and analogue and digital clocks. Ms Argent will be

back next week, many thanks to Ms Elliott for her work in 1/2A.

Grade 3/4’s

This week we have looked at the significance and history of ANZAC day. Some of us have

ventured down to the War Memorial, explored the first day at Gallipoli through

technology, and read stories. Well done to those who made it down to the Dawn service

Tuesday morning. In Reading, we have been exploring the comprehension strategy

'Finding the main idea', and learning about Grammatically incorrect sentences. In Writing

we are continuing to analyse persuasive texts, and exploring ways to persuade the reader

to try out an activity/hobby that we enjoy. In Maths, we are continuing to explore

fractions and decimals.

Grade 5/6’s

A big thank you to all the students who participated in the ANZAC service last Tuesday.

We had a terrific representation of 5/6 students who were dressed in school uniform and

our school ambassadors read their personal reflections to a large audience. Year 5

students have been preparing for the upcoming NAPLAN testing in week four while year 6

students have been working on their writing projects. All students continue to work on

fractions, persuasive text and comprehension activities.

Martha Hawkins

FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY

Thank you to those people who have offered to help with the

preparation of our fresh fruit each Friday morning.

We are looking for parent helpers just for an hour or two each Friday

morning preparing fruit platters and taking them to classrooms.

Please let Jenni or Bianca know of your preferred day/s or write your

name down on the roster at the front office.

TERM 2

Term 2 Menu is available at the front office.

If you would like to preorder your lunches for Term 2 please come to the office and fill

out a form.

Orders can be placed on a casual basis by sending $5 in an envelope that is clearly

marked with “Café Lunch” and the child’s name.

Next Week-

Tuesday: Roast Vegie Risotto

Wednesday: Baked Ham & Egg Rolls

Thursday: May Races Public Holiday—No School

SAKGP Cooking Classes: Please also note that when your child is participating in the

SAKGP cooking classes each fortnight, it includes the child’s lunch for that day.

Week 2: April 28th Melina Glynn Amanda Dixon

Week 3: May 5th Roz Langley Greg Fitzsimmons

Week 4: May 12th Ashlee Wilkie Kristi Else

Week 5: May 19th NEED HELPER NEED HELPER

Week 6: May 26th Melina Glynn Amanda Dixon

Week 7: June 2nd NEED HELPER NEED HELPER

Week 8: June 9th NEED HELPER NEED HELPER

Week 9: June 16th Amanda Dixon NEED HELPER

Week 10: June 23rd Ashlee Wilkie NEED HELPER

Week 1: June 30th Melina Glynn Amanda Dixon

ADMIN NEWS:

We encourage our families to receive a newsletter via email for environmental and cost

reasons, however if you would like to receive a hard copy please let us know.

CSEF FUNDING:

Any parents who are current recipients of a Health Care Card or Concession Card can

apply to receive the Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund payment which is $125 per

student. Please collect an application form from the office.

Congratulations to Oscar Hill for an amazing

swim at the Victorian Primary Schools State

Swimming Championships in Melbourne on

Wednesday. Oscar swam a personal best time

(PB) and finished 7th in the State!!! Great job

Oscar, you should be very proud of your

achievements, we certainly are!

As this newsletter goes to print, 22 students will

be representing the school at the divisional

Athletics at Brauerander. Full results in next

weeks newsletter.

It’s fantastic to see those students practicing at

lunch times with Mr.Dwyer for the upcoming

school cross country, keep up the great work!

Brooke Green

Physical Education

ANZAC DAY WREATHS

Pictured is Mai Srisurak holding the

wreaths that were presented from the

school on Anzac Day.

The Students in the RISE program created a

poem that they wanted to include in the

newsletter.

Mr Chapman

R you going to miss us?

Cool Chap

Happy Everyday

Awesome

Perfect Principal

Marvellous Master

A

Nice Man

CHESS TOURNAMENT 2017

What a great day our chess players

had last Friday. Our students

thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I

had as much satisfaction watching

them concentrate and take in the

friendly but competitive atmosphere.

Each student listened intently as the

organisers of the event gave advice

during the intervals.

The event clearly showed how

capable students can perform when

they put their minds to work. Mental

discipline was a key feature of the day

as was the process of learning along the

way.

Thanks so much to our parent drivers for

assisting at such short notice, the students

for being so well focused and the

organisers of the event. Bring on the 2018

Chess Championships!

Our school came second in the school's

team event and a number of students

won individual honours - Well done!

Bob Beekhof.

It was a really enjoyable day, you could read the wins and loses on the kids faces as

they reported in between the rounds, everyone having a share of both. The

encouraging lessons and feedback given to the kids between rounds ensured everyone

would leave the better for it. The kids are already talking about and eagerly

anticipating next years event .

Andy Kennedy.

Comment of the day...."Mr B, I had all my prawns in a row!"

Meals on Wheels

Our turn for Meals on Wheels the week starting Monday May 29th to the Friday.

We need a minimum of 10 volunteers or a maximum of 20 who are available on these dates.

Each volunteer is required to have Working With Children Check.

Volunteers who are willing to be a driver require current drivers licence and Comprehensive

Insurance.

As a requirement the school requires a copy of the above mentioned documents.

If interested participants leave Name, contact number and day or days that can be of

assistance so a roster can be developed.

Thanks Bev Holcombe

Meals on Wheels Coordinator

Directwear Contact Information:

Dion Jansz M:0412 654 406 E:dion@directwear.com.au W:www.directwear.com.au

Piano—Keyboard—Guitar

Lessons with Sue Hull-Brown.

Lessons have already begun

for this year!

For enrolments/enquires

phone Sue on 5562 3410 or

0400776029

Eggs for Sale

Chicken eggs for sale at $4

per dozen. Please speak to

Angus Hogan or phone his

dad on 0428304743.

COMMUNITY NEWS

FREE “Mother’s Day Family Night”

event at Bunnings Warrnambool

Store to celebrate Mother’s

Day. Craft activities, entertainment, games,

competitions, refreshments and fun for the

whole family . Bookings can be made on 5564

1800, on website www.bunnings.com.au/

warrnambool , in store or email warrnam-

boolao@bunnings.com.au

COMMUNITY NEWS