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APRIL

WEDNESDAY 20th

• Somers Camp children return.

TUESDAY 19th

• State Swimming—MSAC

WEDNESDAY 20TH

• State Diving—MSAC

• School Council Sub-Committee

Meeting

-Curriculum & Policy - 4:15pm.

THURSDAY 21st

• School Council Sub-Committee

Meetings

-Buildings & Grounds - 3:45pm.

-Finance- 4:15pm.

FRIDAY 22nd

• House Sports—Athletics

• NO BUSES RUNNING

MONDAY 25th

• Anzac Day Public Holiday.

THURSDAY 28th

• School Council Meeting

6:30pm in the Senior Learning

Centre.

FRIDAY 29th

• District Athletics Wonthaggi

Secondary College.

MAY

TUESDAY 3rd

• SCHOOL PHOTOS

THURSDAY 5th

• Individual State Team Trials.

• Grade 6 Transition Information

Evening in the Senior Learning

Centre at 6:30pm.

TUESDAY 10th - THURSDAY 12th

• NAPLAN

FRIDAY 20th

• District Football/Netball -

Wonthaggi Rec Reserve.

Number 10 14th April, 2016

Wonthaggi Primary News

WONTHAGGI PRIMARY SCHOOL ● Phone: (03) 5672 1600 ● Principal: Mrs Leonie Anstey ● Email: wonthaggi.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au ● Website: www.wonthaggips.vic.gov.au ● Billson street (PMB 101) Wonthaggi, 3995

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From the Principal It has been wonderful to see all the children return to school to share their adventures during the school holiday break. This week our Prep children joined

our Dolphin Groups and they also attended their very first weekly assembly. The

children were very excited to meet up with their Dolphin Groups and

participate in the planned activities. It was wonderful to see them walk into the

Senior Learning Centre for assembly as part of our wider school community. The

children showed us once again, that they were more than able to manage the

tasks that we asked of them; taking it all in their stride.

Dolphin Groups

Just a reminder, our weekly Dolphin groups are a very unique way of building

social skills, relationships and respect for all children and adults in our

community. It is a strategy that reduces bullying, as through friendship and

understanding we build tolerance for each other. Each week the children work

together in small groups (prep to 6) on tasks (indoor and outdoor) that involve

“getting along together” and these are led by children in grade 5&6.

Special Visits

One of the many highlights in my day is

when children come to my office to

show me the new learning that they

have achieved. Yesterday I had special

visitors from 1/2D who explained to me

about how a clock “is just a number line

made into a circle” They were so excit-

ed in their discovery.

Somers Camp

We currently have 8 lucky children attending the Somers Camp for 9 nights; I

have spoken to a colleague at the camp, who has said that all our children are

having a great time and are “so well behaved”. They are certainly a credit to

themselves, their families and our school. We will look forward to hearing more

from them on their return.

Principal

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Friday - Breakfast Club

Each Friday 8.15am in the Art Room.

BE SUNSMART

WEAR YOUR SCHOOL HAT

Until the end of April

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June.

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DOLPHIN AWARD

Dolphin award winner from

last Term Cassidy S.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

PREP 50 NIGHTS READING AWARDS

Julian L, Mikayla H, Elizabeth K,

Maverick F, Samuel M and Lexi T.

DOLPHIN AWARDS

Dolphin Awards from last Term;-

Angus C, Zac S, Ania T, Isabella S, Dillen A,

Sienna L, Chelsea D, Jayde D, Charize S,

Chloe B, Lilly L, Oliver T, Billie O and Poppy M.

NO BUSES RUNNING Due to Student Free Days at the

Secondary College there will be

no school buses running on;-

Friday 22nd April

Friday 10th June

Students are still required to attend

school on these days.

ANZAC DAY BADGES Anzac Day is on

Monday 25th April.

We have Anzac Day badges for

sale at the front office for $1. 12A Darcy D. Persevering with his writing and making consistent

progress.

12B Harvey S. For being a very helpful class member during our

Magical Hat making Lesson.

12C Kishore N. For keeping up his reading

during he school holidays.

12D Jed G. Being an active and eager

participant in class Activities.

34A Max L. Being extremely well organised.

Olivia P. Following the school rules.

34C Billii M. A wonderful Vegi Pop Poster.

34D Isabella J. For being a supportive and kind

class member.

56A Jai W. Last week for his fantastic effort

and creativity during writing.

56B Hamish B. Being a kind and helpful class

Member.

56C Max K. Showing perseverance during

Maths lessons.

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PARENTS AND FRIENDS

The following is a list of Winners from Last Terms Easter Raffle;- Class Raffle Winners

00A Isabelle S. 34B Shanay B.

00B Jarvis D. 34C Skye G.

12A Zoe H. 34D Annabelle B.

12B Camryn M. 56A Ryan G.

12C Lara D. 56B Shaun B. 12D Kai M. 56C Tevuro I.

34A Olivia P. Most Money Raised

Olivia R. Major Raffles

1. Jarvis D. 7. Adam C. 13. Joel P. 19. Natasha A.

2. Chelsea D. 8. Terry M. 14. Poppy M. 20. Sago Family

3. Jasper D 9. Lexi T. 15. Montanna C. 21. Phoebe L.

4. Mia F. 10. Dyclan S. 16. Jim 22. Terry M.

5. Ruby 11. M-W Family 17. Ryan C.

6. Dyclan S. 12. Chelsea D. 18.. Lamers Family

Parents and Friends

MUSIC NEWS Welcome back to Music, Term 2!

A number of exciting musical experiences and learning will be taking place. These include:

- Grade 5/6s learning ukulele

- Grade 3/4 learning recorder

- Billson Street Singers recommences on Tuesday lunchtimes 2pm. Children in grades 2 – 6 are welcome to join with the

intention of committing to each Tuesday throughout the term.

We are combining with Community Music Victoria and the Wonthaggi Men’s Shed to make & then learn to play marimbas. These are similar to large wooden xylophones, where chords & notes are played to accompany songs or as

instrumental pieces. More information on this special project later in the term.

‘Hits old & new’ is still our Music room theme, with songs focusing on class themes as well as revisiting old favourites.

Ruth Chambers

Music Teacher

SPORTS NEWS House Athle�cs

Next Friday 22nd April, Wonthaggi Primary School will be holding its House Athletics event. The athletics will be split into

two groups:

Grade Two - Grade Six will start at 10.30am and conclude at 2.30pm.

Grade Prep and Grade Once will take part in a half day athletics carnival starting at 1.00pm.

Family and friends of our students are invited to come along and support the students.

There will be a BBQ (run by the Parents and Friends) that will provide sausages $2.50 each and drinks $1 each.

Please note, that for Grade 2 to Grade 6 students, recess and lunch will not be at the usual times. Instead, the students will get two 25min breaks in their athletics rotations. The school canteen will still be open for students wishing to purchase

a lunch order.

The House Athletics will form the basis of our team to compete at the Division Athletics on Friday May 9th at Wonthaggi

Secondary College.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Athletics!

If you are ale to assist our staff at the athletics carnival (no experience is necessary) it would be much appreciated.

(Wonthaggi Secondary College students usually help but they have a curriculum day on the 22nd.)

Will Rankin

PE Teacher

UNIFORM ORDERS We have been lucky enough to have source a local supplier of our school uniforms. TWW—Totally Workwear in Murray

Street Wonthaggi, will now be able to supply our school uniform to families directly. This means that you can simply col-

lect an order form from the office, fill this out and take it to Totally Workwear or simply head to the store where you can

fill out a form with them in store. All payments, orders and deliveries will be handled in store and one off orders are wel-

come. Please find enclosed with this newsletter a copy of the new Uniform Order Sheet. Please note that House Sports

Polo’s will also be available shortly. The expected turn around from order to delivery is approximately 10 days. Please

be aware that we do have some stock left at the school so feel free to check with us prior to ordering, especially if an item is required urgently. School Hats will be available from the school office only.

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