White Hills Primary School No. 1916 Week 11 Phone: 54430799 Fax: 54437222 16 Plumridge Street (PO Box 6002) Wednesday, 24th April 2013 email: white.hills.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au White Hills, Victoria 3550 Mercredi 24 Avril Website: www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au

Calendar of Events Term 2 Monday 15th April - Friday 28th June Week 2

Tues 23rd – Fri 3rd May Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday 25th April ANZAC Day Holiday

Friday 26th April Gr 5/6 Camp Deposit due today

Friday 26th April Footsteps Dance Program 9am-12.50pm

Week 3

Monday 29th April Headlice Check Follow-up

Monday 29th April Aladdin Performance- Money due today

Tuesday 30th April Gr1/2 Athletics Day 9.00am-11.00am

Wednesday 1st May School Photo Day

Thursday 2nd May Alpha Productions – Aladdin P-6

Thursday 2nd May Grade 6 Leadership Conference

Friday 3rd May Footsteps Dance Program 9am-12.50pm

Week 4

Tuesday 7th May Aerobics Dress Rehearsal 11.30-1.30pm

Wednesday 8th May Parents Club Meeting 9.00am

Wednesday 8th May Weeroona College Info Night 7.00pm

Thursday 9th May Mother’s/Special Person Day Stall

Friday 10th May Gr 3-6 District Athletics Sports

Friday 10th May Footsteps Dance Program 9am-12.50pm

Saturday 11th May Preliminary Aerobic Final Geelong

Saturday 11th May EnergyBreakthrough BBQ- Bunnings 11am

Week 5

Monday 13th May No Student Banking Today

Tuesday 14th May Gr 3 & 5 Naplan - Language

Wednesday 15th May Gr 3 & 5 Naplan - Reading

Wednesday 15th May Star Gazing Night-WHPS Oval 7.30-9pm

Thursday 16th May Gr 3 & 5 Naplan - Numeracy

Thursday 16th May SC Finance Meeting 5.30pm

Thursday 16th May Footsteps Disco 6.00pm-8.30pm

Friday 17th May Band - Bendigo Multi Instrumental Comps

Friday 17th May Footsteps Dance Program 9am-12.50pm

Week 6

Monday 20th May Environment/Curriculum Meeting 6.30pm

Monday 20th May SC Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday 21st May Open Day 9.00am-3.30pm

Tuesday 21st May Prep 2014 Info Morning 10.00-11.00am

Tuesday 21st May Prep 2014 Info Night 7.00-8.15pm

Wednesday 22nd May Grade 3-6 Division Cross Country

Friday 24th May Prep Grandparent’s Morning 9am-11am

Week 7

Wednesday 5th June Division Volleyball Comp

Week 8

Monday 10th June Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Wednesday 12th June Division Hockey and Soccer Comp

Thursday 13th June SC Finance Meeting 5.30pm

Week 9

Monday 17th June Gr 1 Major Excursion to Melbourne

Monday 17th June Environment/Curriculum Meeting 6.30pm

Monday 17th June SC Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday 18th June Gr 2 Major Excursion to Melbourne

Friday 21st June Choir - Bendigo Choir Competition

Saturday 22nd June State Aerobics Final Geelong

Week 10

Tuesday 25th June Student Led Conferences

Wednesday 26th June Reports Go Home Today

Thursday 27th June Family Movie Night

Term 3 Monday 15th July - Friday 20th September

Principal’s Report Anzac Day Service Well done to our senior students and teachers and Mr Wall

and the school choir for all the work they put into our

ANZAC Day ceremony. Thanks also to other grades for

putting together wreaths. We are grateful to parents,

friends, relatives, and special guests who attended

yesterday’s event. Support from the school community was

terrific, with $597.00 raised through the sale of badges and

wristbands.

School Photos: Next Wednesday

School photos will be taken next Wednesday, 1st May.

Individual order forms were distributed last week. Family

order forms are available at the office. Please return forms

and money on photo day Please note the following:

There will be NO Photoshopping of absent children

into class photos

If children are ill on the day, they are NOT to be

brought to school for the class photo. We cannot

organise for a reshoot of a class photo

Absent children will be followed up with individual

photos on another day.

URGENT: Mothers/Special Person Day Stall Thursday, 9th May

We are in urgent need of gifts for our stall. Families are

asked to please donate one item for each child, to the value

of $2.00 (new items only please). Please leave your donation

at the office. Many thanks to our Parent Club volunteers

who give up their time to conduct these type of events for

our school.

Bendigo State Secondary Schools: 2014

Enrolment In the near future information will be posted to Grade 6

families to outline and explain the enrolment processes for

Year 7, 2014.

This information is being sent out by the local secondary

schools organising committee.

Vision and Values At White Hills Primary School we are committed to providing students with tools for lifelong learning. We foster a climate which enables students to be adaptable learners and contribute productively in our constantly changing society.

No Student Banking: Monday, 13th May There will be no student banking on Monday, 13

th May due to Michelle being away. Banking will resume on Monday 20

th May.

Term 2 Curriculum Plans: Information for Parents Term 2 curriculum plans for Grades Prep-6 are available on the school website. This information gives you an overview of what

is being taught during Term 2 and can be downloaded from the school website under the Curriculum tab, or by following this link

http://www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au/page/58/Curriculum

NAPLAN Testing: Grades 3 & 5 The National Assessment Program – Literacy & Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a series of tests conducted nationally for students in

Grades 3 and 5.

Tests will be conducted on the following days:

Tuesday, 14th May - Language Conventions and Writing

Wednesday, 15th May - Reading

Thursday, 16th May - Numeracy

Parents receive a report of their child’s results later in the school year. Further information will be sent home soon.

Free Personal Training Sessions for Parents: Begins Today In conjunction with Step into Life personal training, White Hills PS is offering parents three (3) complimentary training sessions,

beginning next Wednesday, 24th

April at 9.15am at the school. Bookings are essential. Not only can you have a positive effect on

your own health and fitness but you’ll be leading by example for your own children.

If you would like further information on these initial sessions, please call Mick on 0458498292.

Important Announcement by Public Transport Victoria Passengers using buses in Bendigo from the first service on Friday, 12

th April 2013, will need a myki to travel.

For further information visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

First Skype Session With Our Chinese

Sister School Yesterday our students learning Mandarin (Chinese) had

their first Skype session (online video conference) with

their Chinese buddy from our Jinji Lake School in

Suzhou, China. The students were dressed in traditional

Chinese outfits and introduced themselves in Mandarin,

stated the name of their Chinese buddy and we all sang a

song in Mandarin. The Jinji Lake School students did the

same in English. Everyone was very excited and there

were lots of waves, smiles and laughter. We look

forward to our next online contact with our buddies. Our

students will also be contributing to a shared Wikispace

(online website) with their Chinese buddy, where they

will add digital content. My thanks to Mr Lin, Mrs Price

and Miss Kirk for all the work they have put in to

providing these learning experiences for our students.

Bike Enclosure Opening Times A reminder to families that our bike enclosure is locked on school days after 9.00am and not opened until 3.30pm. If your child’s

bike/scooter needs to be collected earlier, please come to the office. The enclosure is not locked overnight.

If for any reason your child is unable to collect their bike/scooter after school, please let us know and we will lock it in the school

building overnight.

Teach Your Child To Bounce Back From Life’s Uncertainties. Part 4: A selection from an article by Alison Campbell Rate

Here are some more ideas to get you started building resilience in your children.

Find Opimistic Explanations: Mastery skills involve the way the child thinks, particularly when he has failed. The child

questions, “Why did I fail?” or “Why did I succeed?” Optimistic explanations are the basis of seeing failures as challenges with

associated activity and hope. Train your child to think of optimistic explanations for events. Watch the way you describe events-

both for yourself and for your child: For example:

*Do you tend to use terms like "always" and "never" when things go wrong… “You never tidy your toys” or do you focus on the

actual event? “You forgot to tidy your toys. You’ll have to finish before you watch TV.”

*Do you describe setbacks as permanent catastrophes… “I’m useless at cooking.” or as incidents that can be acted upon? “This

cake didn’t turn out very well. I’ll try a different recipe next time.”

*When things go well do you call them “flukes”… “You were lucky your teacher was in a good mood” or do you give your child

the credit? “Your teacher gave you the job because you are reliable.”

Congratulations to our birthday child

Education Week Activities Education Week is from Monday, 20

th to Friday, 24

th May. See below for an outline of activities occurring at our school and in

our education community throughout this week.

Education Week Open Day: Tuesday, 21st May

Open Day and Information Morning and Evening at White Hills Primary School will be held during Education Week on Tuesday,

21st May from 9.00am – 3.30pm, is an opportunity for parents, grandparents and friends to visit their child’s class. It is also a

great time for new parents to see our school in action and speak to Prep teachers about the terrific programs available at our

school.

Education Week Information Sessions Morning and Night: for 2014 Prep Parents A morning Information Session will be held in the school library on Tuesday May 21

st from 10.00 to 11.00am, and an

evening session from 7.00pm to 8.15pm. These information sessions are especially designed for 2014 Prep parents interested in

choosing a school for their child or who have already chosen White Hills Primary. Childcare is available at both these sessions.

Promoting Our School We have found that the best way to promote our school to new families is through you, our parents. If you know anyone moving

into our area, has a child attending your child’s pre-school or who has a Prep child for next year and has not chosen a school for

their child, talk to them about our school and please invite them to attend the above information sessions. Perhaps you could come

with them to help them feel more comfortable. Remember that you, our parents, are the best ambassadors for our school.

Religious Education Religious Education for all children in Grades 1-6 commenced this Term. The course used for Religious Education lessons is the

approved Department of Education (DEECD) program that focuses on learning to work

together and caring for each other. Thanks to our team of trained R.E. teachers who have

volunteered their time to work with our students. If you do not wish your child to

participate in this non-denominational program please inform your child’s class teacher, in

writing, by next week.

For more information on the program please see Jan Ellis.

Mr Damien Jenkyn

Principal

SOCIAL SERVICE Anzac Day Badges Thank you everyone for your wonderful support. We raised $597.00 with the purchase of

badges etc for the Anzacs

Mrs Sue Baker

BOOK FAIR The Scholastic Book Fair is open for book sales before and after school from today, 24

th

April until Friday, 3rd

May. Times: 8.30am-9.00am and 3.30am-4.15pm

Cash/cheque and credit cards will be accepted.

Please support this Fair as the commission raised goes

towards the Book Week Performance in August.

Mrs Christine Alexander Book Fair Coordinator

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

Premier’s Reading Challenge Congratulations, we have passed the 100 registration

figure. We now have 120 students who have signed up

for the Challenge. To date, we have read 560 books and

9 children have already completed the Challenge. Our

winners this week were Lachlan A in Grade 1, Jake H. in

Grade 6 and Hope M in Grade 4.

Keep enjoying your reading,

Ms Netherway Premier’s Reading Challenge Coordinator

Lest We Forget

PARENTS CLUB & FUNDRAISING NEWS School Photos To be held Wednesday, 1

st May. Photo envelopes have been sent out. If you do not have an envelope or would like a family

envelope, you can collect one from the office. Please return envelopes and money on photo day.

Mothers/Special Person Day Stall: Thursday, 9th May Families are asked to please donate one item for each child, to the value of $2.00 (new items only please). Please leave your

donation at the office. Many thanks to our Parent Club volunteers who give up their time to conduct these type of events for our

school.

Woolworths Earn and Learn Program until Sunday 9th June Start collecting stickers at the checkout. (Make sure you ask for stickers when you go through the self serve) Once the sheet is

completed, it can be put into a collection box at the school office or in the White Hills Collection box at the Woolworths Epsom

Village store. Blank sheets are available from the school office.

Old Mobile Phones We are collecting old mobile phones, working or not. Please place them in the mobile phone box in our school foyer. The school

receives $3.00 for every phone.

Next Parent Club Meeting Our next meeting will be held in the staffroom on Wednesday, 8

th May at 9.00am. (due to 1

st May being photo day). We

welcome all parents.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Parents Club Committee

AEROBICS Just a reminder that completion is approaching quickly, and if you haven’t already done so, you need to have purchased white

runners, white socks and appropriate underwear.

Dress rehearsals will be conducted on Tuesday 7th

May, the girls will be performing in five sessions between 11.30am and

1.30pm in the hall. Parents, family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend this event. Girls will need to come to

school on that day with their shoes, socks and underwear in a plastic bag. It is expected that they will also come with a very

secure bun in their hair.

We are competing at the Prelim’s on Saturday, 11th

May in Geelong. As in previous years, it will be an early start, so please

prepare yourselves! The competition schedule has not yet been released; however as soon as we know we will relay that

information to you. Parents, relatives and friends who wish to come to Geelong on the bus are welcome. However there is limited

seating available and it will be ‘first in, best dressed’. It costs $20.00 per seat and payment can be made to the office in a clearly

marked envelope. You are also most welcome to drive to this event.

Medical forms and permission notes for the competition will be coming home this week and need to be returned ASAP.

Keep training hard girls, we are almost there!!!

ART NEWS Art Awards Prep J for great Zebra drawings

1S for wonderful ‘Rex’ pictures

2W for fantastic raccoon drawings

6M for very creative Autumn tree

models

MUSIC/DRAMA NEWS Whole School Musical “Kids At Sea” Rehearsals started this week for all students from Prep to Grade 6 in preparation for our Whole School Musical “Kids at Sea”.

Please remind children who have lines to learn to start learning them and also to bring their scripts to school on Monday is for

rehearsal.

The dates for the production are Monday, 26th

, Tuesday, 27th

and Wednesday, 28th

of August. All children in Prep – 4 will be

placed in 3 performance groups and will perform for one of these nights and the 5/6s will perform in all three performances. As

you can imagine the organising of this process is enormous. Parents will be notified soon about which performance group their

children will be in. Please note the dates in your diary and keep them free as it will be a spectacular evening showcasing our

Performing Arts Program. As the cost of hiring the Capital Theatre is higher ticket prices will need to be increased. They will still

be very reasonable for a night’s entertainment for the family.

Footsteps Dance Program A reminder that the School Disco which is a part of the ‘Footsteps’ program will be held in the BJ Winzar Hall on Thursday, 16

th

May. The Preps to Grade 2 attend from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. The Grades 3 to 6 attend from 7.15pm to 8.30pm. Parents are asked to

drop their children off at the door and then to return at the designated time to collect their children from the hall. The disco is run

by the same dance instructors who conduct ‘Footsteps’ with the school staff assisting with supervision.

Multi Instrumental Bands Please note that there is NO band and choir next week due to Anzac day. We are presently rehearsing for the Bendigo Eisteddfod

Competitions later this term. The Senior MI band will be competing on the 17th

May and the Choir on 21st June at the Strathdale

Hall in Crook Street.

Mr Wall Music/Drama Teacher

JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Preps Grandparent's Morning As part of Education Week the Prep grades will hold a special morning for Grandparents or older friend on Friday, 24

th May,

from 9.00am to 11.00am. Parents are asked to mention this date to grandparents/friends so they can be available for this special

time. Invitations for grandparents will be sent home closer to the event.

Footsteps Dance The Footsteps Dance Program will continue until 17

th May. The Preps will attend this program in the Sport’s shed between

9.00am-9.40am. Please make sure your child is at school on time for the Footsteps dance program.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Children can still join the Premier’s Reading Challenge this week. If you have lost your child’s form please see your child’s

teacher for another one. This challenge involves you reading chosen books to your child, something you already do. Only 20 of

these books need to come from the Premier’s list and the others can include favourite stories, your child’s reader and books that

are read to your child in class. Teachers will send a list of books read in class to Ms Netherway to be logged onto your child’s list

on the computer. This challenge finishes in August so all children could easily complete it and receive a certificate from the

Premier as well as improving their reading skills.

PMP P.M.P. commenced on Monday,

from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. These specialised sessions greatly benefit the Preps’ gross and fine

motor coordination and concentration skills. However, parent/grandparent help is essential on a regular basis to ensure these

small group tasks function effectively. Activities are organised by teachers, are explained to parents and are simple to operate.

Thank you to those parents who are helping with this program. Any parent who would also like to assist with P.M.P. is most

welcome. Please see your child’s teacher to offer your help and receive a roster.

Language Hint For The Week When reading with your child, choose the time that suits your family best - after school, before school, before going to bed, etc.

The important thing is that your child reads each day.

Pupil Of The Week Congratulations to Lachlan M, Macey B, Michael S and Mikayla M, our Prep ‘Pupils of the Week’ for this week. These Preps

are enthusiastic and helpful in class and making lots of new friends with their great getting along skills. Well done!

Congratulations to our students of the week

Grade 1/2 Students of the Week 1/A - Dylan N for doing really good writing about his

holidays. Well done mate, keep up the great work!

1CW- Emily B for her excellent attitude towards all learning

tasks.

1/P - Taleah V for showing just how clever she is, by making

number lines, using numbers in the thousands.

1/S - Porsha K for doing amazing reading during reading

time

2BK - Lily K for trying very hard to make 3 digit numbers

with cards during maths time.

2/R - Tannisha M for her clever thinking in maths to solve

tricky problems.

2/W - Ethan A for being a valuable member of our class.

Athletic Sports Next Tuesday, 30

th April Level 2 students will be having

their sports day starting at 9.00am until 11.00am. All students

can wear their health and P.E colours and all students will

need to wear their runners.

Our Place In Space We are having a ‘Star Gazing Night’ in May, with a visitor from the Bendigo Astronomy Club to guide us. Further information to

come re: final dates and times will be sent home as soon as we have final details.

Footsteps Reminder: Footsteps Dance Program started last week and will continue each Friday for 5 weeks.

Reading & Spelling Please remember that children are expected to be reading their reader every night with their Reading Diary filled out. Also

continue to complete spelling homework and return it to school each week.

Junior School Teachers

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Botanical Garden Walk Our walk to the Botanical Gardens created a lot of interesting discussion in

terms of living and non-living things. Students are now using these ideas as the

basis for their Wonderings. It was pleasing to note the positive behaviour of the

students and their enthusiasm towards the task at hand. We would also like to

thank the parent helpers who came across with us. Without your ongoing

support we would be unable to run such activities.

Homework Just a reminder that this was sent home last week and is due on Friday for this

week only, due to ANZAC day on Thursday.

Footsteps Dance Program It was great to see all the students participate in this program with such

enthusiasm. We are looking forward to seeing some of the dance moves created

for the upcoming Footsteps Disco!

Learning Portfolios We still require a few portfolios to be returned to the class teacher.

Students Of The Week 3/4 G –Dylan R for greater independence with his learning.

3/4W – Lexie N for always doing her best and having the courage to ask for help when she needs it.

3/4 N – Brodee M for excellent concentration during maths. Congratulations on learning to trade.

3/4 H Erin H for always putting her best effort into her school work and being confident enough to share her sports report.

3/4 K Dylan E for a great start to Term 2, and working hard in maths.

Zone Cross Country Congratulations to those students who participated in the Zone Cross Country today.

Anzac Poem They lost their lives to save our country

And all their mates are gone forever.

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

Some soldiers were in excruciating pain,

Some got through it and some did not.

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

To the people who are still alive

We will thank them for everything

And we will call them our heroes.

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

The messenger dogs saved soldiers lives

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

There is one day each year, on the 25th

of April,

Where we remember all the soldiers who were terrified

Of all the bombing and gun firing.

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

The fathers that were in the war who had died,

Their families would have been waiting and waiting

For their husbands and dad’s to come home

But they never will come home.

That’s why they will never be forgotten.

So, we need to say

LEST WE FORGET.

By Hope M

Middle School Teachers

UPPER SCHOOL NEWS Students of the week 5/S Bryanna T – For always contributing to class discussions and using her class time

effectively.

5/B Isaiah L – For always having a go a set tasks and being an excellent team leader in

small group activities.

5/P Jackson W – For a focused started to term 2.

5/T Jacob T – For his consistent effort in class and specialist sessions.

6/R TaNa M – For his persistence when completing the school cross country.

6/M Lily D – For her excellent homework routine.

6/G Nathan R – For his excellent attitude towards footsteps and always having a go.

Camp Deposits due Friday 26th April A reminder to parents that you should have received a note last term outlining some of

the important information about this year’s Grade 5 and Gade 6 camps. This note

informed you of the dates the camps will be held, the total cost as well as the non-

refundable deposit amount of $40.00 and a slip that must be returned indicating whether

your child will be attending or not. Both the attendance slip and the non-refundable

deposit are due back to the office by 4.00pm Friday, 26th

April 2013. This is

extremely important as both are required when booking numbers for the buses (there

and back) and when consulting with the camps about activities and food that will need

to be supplied when we are there.

Learning Portfolios Just a reminder that these important documents need to be returned to your child’s classroom teacher ready to display their Term 2

achievements. If you haven’t already commented, please take the time to reflect on your son or daughters hard work and send it

back.

School Photos White Hills Primary will be having their school photos on Wednesday, 1

st May 2013. If you would like to purchase some photos

you need to fill out the individual order form, which was given to every child last week, enclose the appropriate amount of money

and return it on photo day.

Having fun at Girls Day Out

SICK BAY ROSTER Friday, 26

th April Leah Browell

Friday, 3rd

May Melanie Biggs

Please collect linen from the office

CANTEEN ROSTER Friday, 26

th April Deb Button

Anne McCrabb

Dianne Egan

Wednesday, 1st May Terri Massese

Friday, 3rd

May Chelsea MacDonald

Claire Brown

Nicole Logan

Banana Milk now available.

Popcorn only available on lunch order days – order with

lunch and collect from canteen

Helpers to arrive at 12.30pm

All orders are to be written on a large paper lunch bag, (NO

ENVELOPES), one per child please.

Lunch bags are available for 10 for 60c or 10c each, with

lunch orders and will be sent home.

Urgent Reminder: If you are unable to assist with canteen

duty, please arrange a swap or inform the office so that a

replacement helper can be arranged.

Mrs Helen Williams, Canteen Manager

UNIFORM SHOP Friday, 26

th April Anne McCrabb

Tuesday, 30th

April Kate Nichols

Friday, 3rd

May Nicole Logan

2013 Opening Times

Tuesday 9.05am – 9.35am and Friday 9.05am – 9.35am

Team Leaders

Julie Sens, Leigh Taylor and Kim Engi

Orders can be left at the office anytime

NEWSLETTER ROSTER Thursday, 2

nd May Wendy Clark

Thursday, 9th

May Nicole Logan

Please arrive 2.30pm

Alpha production – Aladdin Thursday, 2

nd May 2013 students have the opportunity to

watch the Alpha production of Aladdin. We look forward to

seeing the Alpha crew each year as they always put on an

enjoyable performance. If you have not pre-paid for Special

Events at the beginning of the year, you need to ensure you do

so by 4.00pm Tuesday, 30th

April in order for your child to

attend.

Girls Day Out Yesterday we had a fantastic 1½ hours of activities run by

Fusion, which is a program run in conjunction with Year 8

students from Weeroona Secondary College. Our students had

fun with many activities such as box soccer and tug of war.

We saw some excellent skills with stilt walking and team

work was essential with the water bomb volleyball. Our

students came away from the activity with some wonderful

balloon sculptures and artwork on their faces. The Year 8

students are to be congratulated with the enthusiastic way that

they ran the activities and it was great to see 4 of our past

students involved.

This Friday from, 4.30pm-7.30pm, the Fusion group will be

running a free session as a “community block party” at the

Epsom Village Green. Parents and families are welcome.

Student ANZAC Day writing samples

I wish poem I wish I could go back to my family.

I wish I could find my brother.

I wish I could be as much of a hero as Simpson.

I wish I didn’t have to do this.

I wish less people would die.

I wish we could sit there with machines like the Turkish.

I wish both countries could be friends.

I wish we could live peacefully.

I wish there were no wars.

By Megan W

Senior School Teachers

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Cruden Farm Family Fun Charity Fundraising Day To be held on Sunday 28

th April 11.00am-4.00pm 60 Cranbourne Rd, Langwarrin. Supplying all kinds of food, fair games, live

music, car show and Australian Carriage Driving Society.

You are supporting the Mental Health Foundation if you support this day.

Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee AGM & Annual Dinner The Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee invites you to the School Chaplaincy AGM & Annual Dinner ($25) on Friday, 31

st May

2013, 6.00pm for 6.30 pm at Kangaroo Flat Sports Centre, Mackenzie St. West Kangaroo Flat.

items from Students

reports from our Chaplains

Feature: Panel of chaplains and others

Bookings with payment by 24th

May and inquiries: Ray Harvey Ph:544217329 Samuel Court Spring Gully 3550 (cheques payable

to ‘Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee’)

Bendigo Autism Asperger Group Free Autism Awareness Event (BAAG) Thursday, 2

nd May 9.30am-12.30pm at Junortoun Baptist Church Auditorium 757 McIvor Rd Junortoun. This event is open to

anyone with an interest in or affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger’s Syndrome. Guest Speaker – Dr Wendy

Lawson. If you have any questions email BAAG at info@bendigoautism.org.au

Catholic College Bendigo Open Day Families of students in Year 7 2014 are invited to visit us on Open Day, Sunday, 5

th May 12.00-2.30pm at LaValla, McIvor

Highway Junortoun. Join a student led tour, look around and chat to our staff and parents. For enquiries phone 54493466.

Catholic College Bendigo Year 6 Transition Day A Transition day is held to experience life as a Year 7 student. Year 6 students are invited to attend for Transition on Monday, 27

th

May 2013. If you are interested in your Year 6 child attending, you must register by contacting Mrs Trish Martin, College Registrar

on 54493466 or email tmartin@ccb.vic.edu.au to obtain a Registration Form.

Muppets on Wheels Family Portrait Weekend: 27th & 28th April Hello my name is Belinda Arscott and I am part of a Bendigo team called Muppets on Wheels. We are a group of 4 riders

participating in the 2013 The Ride to Conquer Cancer. If you have not heard of the Ride to Conquer Cancer this is a 200km bike

ride that is held over 2 days. We will ride from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula and back the next day. The money we raise

to participate in this event goes directly to the Peter Mac Cancer Center. Last year Muppets on Wheels raised a grand total of

$12,000 for this great cause and this year we have increased our goal to $20,000. As part of our fundraising efforts we are holding a

Where: Rosalind Park

When: 27th &28th April

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

For more information, please phone Belinda Arscott 0422325582 / 54484866

bindaandpaul@bigpond.com www.facebook.com/muppetsonwheels

MusicTeacher Qualified and experienced music teacher available for Piano, Keyboard, Guitar and music theory lessons.

Phone Sue 0401686803.

School Camps & Excursions: Asthma

If your child has asthma, attending school camps and excursions can introduce them to new asthma triggers especially if they are

going into new environments. It is essential that your child can participate fully and safely in all school activities. The following

is a list of considerations to make for your child before they go on school camp or an excursion:

Is your child’s asthma currently well controlled (e.g. no symptoms at night, reliever use less than 3 times per week)?

Has your child had an asthma attack or asthma symptoms recently?

Does the school have an Asthma Action Plan for your child?

Has the school asked you to complete a School Camp and Excursion Medical Update Form?

Does your child have their reliever medication and spacer on hand at all times?

Are they attending with any other medications to be taken on the camp/excursion? If so, are there sufficient instructions

to staff for use/dosage?

Does your child self-administer their medication? If so, has their technique been checked recently?

For more information please contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 278 462 or www.asthma.org.au.