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 37 29th November, 2012

Thursday 29th November - Grade 2 Sleepover Monday 3rd December - P.A. Meeting in staffroom after Assembly Wednesday 5th December - 7pm Prep Information Night Friday 7th December - Out of Uniform Day – Xmas Hamper Item Thursday 13th December - Family Christmas Celebration 5-7pm Tuesday 18th December - Gr 6 Graduation Night

Maryborough was a fantastic experience for our pushcart teams. Both teams performed extremely well in each of the five categories – Display & Presentation, Obstacle Course, Endurance, Sprint and Design & Construction. We achieved our best ever Pushcart results with Tootgarook Surf coming 3rd overall and Surfin’ Frogs 6th overall. A huge thank-you to Brett Hemphill and Dennis Burrowes for assisting the students in the construction of the pushcarts and Paul McIlfatrick for burning the school emblem and the amazing art work. The vehicles were much admired by many people at Maryborough.

Another terrific year for TPS.

Thankyou to the following wonderful market helpers last Saturday: Darren Walker, Tamsyn Ritchie, Ruth Underwood, Maria Samas, Anthea & Jarrod Williams, Sam Crane, Michael Giarrusso, Paul King, Jenine Gorton, Stella Costanzo, Sharren & Natasha Jones, Chris Holliss, Maura Harbour, Andy & Max Humble, Lily & Jack Thomson, Sandra Code, Colin Moorhouse, Caty Cartwright, Siobhan Nelson, Peter Harbour, Sophie Williams, Mandy Bos and Grant Wilson. Our next market promises to be very busy on Saturday 22nd December – please note in your

diaries and let the office know if you can assist.

Student of the Week

Prep B –Mrs Bos – Ben Walker – for the fantastic improvement and achievement at the swimming pool. Prep P –Mrs Prossor – Jackson Vis – for his growing confidence in the water and always having a go with a smile on his face. 1/2H – Mrs Hughes – Diana Rando – for making the right decisions when she needed to. Congratulations Diana, it was a fantastic effort. 1/2P - Miss Perkins – Jorja Burrowes – for being such a lovely friend and member of the class. She tries her very best in all areas and her reading is fantastic!! 2/3B – Mrs Baird – Cohen Baigent-Hughes – for his enjoyment of school. He is always positive in his approach to new activities. Sarah Wallace – for her efforts at the swimming pool. Sarah always puts maximum effort into all school activities. 3/4J – Mr Clarke – Caleb Chadwick – 3/4J wish you all the best in your new school. Thank you for all your help. Good luck and you will be missed. 4/5Q – Miss Quintin – Zac Royle – WOW! Having your help made Maryborough a breeze. You gave your best effort in push carts and had a big smile on your face everyday! 5/6B – Mrs Bruin – Cam Knox – for an outstanding performance in the HPV team. You demonstrated all of our RICH Values and gave your best effort at all times. Well done!! 5/6W – Ms Walton – Rilan Kennedy – for his determination when riding HPV’s and for kindly sharing his water bucket. Art/Craft – Mrs Campbell – Tyler Jarrott- 5/6B - Tyler you have worked so well in Art. You have been helpful, studious and a pleasure to teach. Well done!! Music – Mrs Young – Isabella Conduit – Prep P – Isabella always participates in Music lessons with confidence and focus. While practising Christmas carols her voice is always loud and clear. Well done! BERNIE WALSH ART AWARD – 5/6W – for working so well together in Art, for going outside your comfort zone when drawing portraits, and finishing up with great results.

Out of Uniform Day FRIDAY 7th DECEMBER

Children will be asked to bring along a

Xmas item for the raffle.

Please make sure items sent are within a

use by date.

Raffle books will be sent home soon and

need to be returned by

Thursday 20th December.

At the pool I splashed in the water. Lachlan

I went to the pool and I did overarm. I

practised kicking

with the noodle. James

I like to jump in

the pool and I

went fishing

under the water.

Jake

I liked swimming in the pool. Matthew

I liked diving and I touched the bottom of

the pool with my hand. Chloe

I liked going

under the water

at the pool.

Jack

I was scared

when I went on

the board in the

pool. I went

under the noodle. Mackenzie

We did pony rides

on the noodle and

overarm at the

pool. Mazzi

I felt scared and

Mackenzie was

scared in the pool.

I listened to my

teacher. Tahlia

When I was swimming, I was shaking. I went

under the water. Emmie Li

I went through the hoola hoop and under the

water. I went fishing with the teacher at

the pool. Summer

It was a little

bit scary at

the pool but

then I got

over it and

had fun.

Ashtyn

I did swimming

at the pool

and I went under the water. Taj

I liked jumping in the pool. I did freestyle

and backstroke.

I put my head

under the

water. Kayden

I liked finding

the fish in the

pool. Taylah

I liked to swim

in the pool. Byron

I like to swim in the pool. Makayla

On Wednesday when we went to the pool, we

did backstroke. On Thursday we did kicking

and teddybear cuddles with a kickboard.

Bella

I can swim in the water. Nayden

We went

on a bus

to the

swimming

pool.

Nash

I went on

the big

board at

the pool and I nearly fell off. Jackson

Art News In art this week many of the children have

been drawing

their ideas for

the new board

for Australia

day. The board

will be an

illustrated map

of the

Mornington

Peninsula,

which will

include images

of some of our

favourite spots.

Joan Miro

This week the

children have

been learning

about the Spanish

artist, Miro. Miro

was a surrealist

painter, which

meant often he

painted things

that were not

realistic looking.

His work was

about his feelings and dreams. The children

loved his use of bright colours and playful

images. ==========================

Running Club finished this morning

– final tally will be on the

website next week.

5/6B

Stephanie 50

Sophie 175

Eva 50

Tyler 75

Sydney 200

Amber 20

5/6W

Kasey 50

Jack R 75

Jack T 75

Kyle 20

4/5Q

Sebastian 100

Kara 20

Prep B - Emma 75

3/4J

Max H 75

FOUND in the school yard – Size 2 Guy Leach white and pink sports shoes also a pair of black leather girls slip on shoes size 1 – please contact the office if you think they may belong to you!!!!

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Active After-school Communities Coach we have local training available to get you qualified and potentially, on board programs in 2013. The AASC program is fully funded by the federal government and is aimed at getting children (aged 5-12) active and encouraging them to join local sporting clubs/associations. We endeavour to get quality community coaches who are experienced in their chosen sport delivering sports programs in local primary schools. Coaches are PAID and our training program is FREE. In order to become a coach within the AASC program four requirements must be met:

Completion of our online coach course: “Beginning Coaching General Principles” (note, exemptions are available)

Completion of our Community Coach Training Program (CCTP) – 1 day course

Valid Working With Children Check Probationary Registration Form completed

Our next course is at:

West Rosebud Bowling Club 66A Elizabeth Avenue Rosebud West VIC 3940

Thursday 13 December 2012 9.30am-3.30pm

Please contact Justine at the school if you are interested.