NEWSLETTER

NO. 20

 

Wednesday 25th June,2008

School Holidays

The school holidays begin this Friday, June 27th, at 2.15 pm. This is an hour earlier than usual please make sure you make arrangements for your child to be collected early. School resumes after the holidays on Tuesday, July 15th, at 8.50 am.

Swimming for the Junior School in Term Three

Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to make some changes to our plans for swimming in Term 3. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause anyone the current details are as follows: JH and JK on Tuesday and Thursday at 10.45 am beginning on July 15th; JB on Tuesday and Thursday at 11.45 am beginning on July 15th; JS and JSE on Monday and Wednesday at 10.45 am beginning on July 21st.

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews will take place on  Monday, July 14th. This is the first day of Term 3. There will be no school for students on this day but it is expected that they will all attend for their interviews. Notices went home with the Newsletter last week for you to select a preferred time. Please return the notice by Monday, June 23rd. Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are an important component of our school accountability and assessment process. They are an opportunity for you to meet your child's teacher/s. By asking questions and gathering more detail about the information provided on the student report card, you have an opportunity to become more involved in your child's learning and provide support where needed.

After the interview: Keep in regular contact with the teacher to follow up on any mutually-agreed plan; talk with your child about what has been discussed and how you can work together to improve their learning.

You can also request interviews at other times. If you are concerned about your child's progress, discuss these concerns with their teacher. You can contact the school for an appointment and make a mutually convenient time to meet with your child's teacher.

‘754’ Fun Run

Our ‘754’ Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, July 16th. Students took Sponsorship Forms and information home last week. Please help them to gain sponsorship for their efforts in the Fun Run. When we sent home the information last week we planned to undertake the Fun Run at the Port of Bairnsdale but we have since found out the there are extensive works taking place there so we will be relocating the Fun Run to another venue but at this stage we are not sure where. We will let you know where the action will take place as soon as we know. As this is one of our major fundraisers this year we urge you to support it.

Timetable Changes.

In Term Three we will revert to beginning our day at 8.50 am and change our time outside for lunch to 40 minutes instead of 30 minutes. Our dismissal will still be at 3.15 pm.

Our day will be as follows:

          Warning Bell -                 8.47 am

          Start of School -              8.50 am

          Morning Recess -            10.50 am

          Second Session -                      11.20 am

          Time to Eat Lunch -         1.20 pm

          Outside Play -                  1.35 pm

          Third Session -                2.15 pm

          Dismissal -                      3.15 pm

We really appreciate your support with these changes.

 

 

Helen C. Lanigan and Anne Tucker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June

Thurs., 26th         Students’ Reports sent Home today

Fri., 27th   Out of Uniform Day - Footy Gear

    "       "               Sausage Sizzle Lunch

    "       "               Last Day of Term 2 - Early Dismissal

                                                          - 2.15 pm

July

Mon., 14th PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INTERVIEWS

Tues.,  15th          First Day Term 3 for all students - 8.50 am

    "       "               JH and JK - Swimming - 10.45 am

    "       "               JB - Swimming - 11.45 am

Wed., 16th Student School Council Meeting - 9.30 am

    "       "               ‘754’ Fun Run - Venue TBA - 10.30 am

Thurs., 17th         JH and JK - Swimming - 10.45 am

    "       "               JB - Swimming - 11.45 am

    "       "               S. C. Fundraising Committee - 3.30 pm

Fri., 18th    “A Taste of School” - Science - 2.30 pm

Mon., 21st JS and JSE - Swimming - 10.45 am

Tues., 22nd District Winter Sports - Paynesville

    "       "    JH and JK - Swimming - 10.45 am

    "       "               JB - Swimming - 11.45 am

    "       "    Active After School Communities Program    

                                                                             3.20 pm

Wed., 23rd JS and JSE - Swimming - 10.45 am

Thurs., 24th         JH and JK - Swimming - 10.45 am

    "       "               JB - Swimming - 11.45 am

    "       "    Active After School Communities Program -3.20 pm

Fri., 25th   Zone Winter Sports

 

Canteen

 

July

Thurs., 26th         R.Blight

Fri., 29th              Sausage Sizzle Lunch

A special thank you to our small band of canteen helpers over the term. I hope everyone has a very safe and happy holiday. Money raised for Moses in 4 months: $50.00. A big thank you to students donating their change.                 

Thanks      Barb Smethurst

 

 

 

 

The Walking School Bus walks on TUESDAY and THURSDAY mornings. Well, the end of the Term is finally here and hasn’t it got bitterly cold. Don’t forget that most of your body warmth is released through your head so wear your beanies, scarves and gloves/mittens. May you all have a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you again in Term 3. In relation to children in traffic: Did you know that young children are less likely to take notice of objects not directly in front of them? Unless they deliberately turn their heads they may not notice vehicles to their left or right. And because they are small, they can’t always see over bushes or parked cars. This also means they can’t be seen easily by drivers. Encourage the children to be aware of this and turn their heads and check before they go onto a road especially in the school holidays where there is more traffic on our roads. Be safe and take care. All buses will recommence by the second week of Term 3 unless otherwise advised by your bus drivers. conductors. We welcome any parents who would like to help develop road safety skills with children through the Walking School Bus program, to get involved call Sherryn Hewett on 51539500.

 

Gippsland Sports Academy

 

The Gippsland Sports Academy is calling for applications for the 2008 Athletics Program. Please download the forms from www.sportsgippsland.org.au.

 

Victorian Primary Schools Golf Championship

Victorian Primary School Racquetball

Teams Competition

 

We have more opportunities coming up for our students to represent ‘754’ in sporting pursuits. The District Competition for racquetball will be held on Friday, 25th July, at Bairnsdale and the Zone Golf will be held at Lakes Entrance on Friday, 8th August. Both these events will require parents to transport their own child/children. Any interested students should collect entry forms from Mr O’Brien.

 

Out of Uniform Day - Footy Gear

 

Student School Council has organised an ‘Out of Uniform Day’ to coincide with our Sausage Sizzle on Friday. Students are asked to wear their “Footy Gear” and contribute 50 cents for the privilege which will go to Moses

 

Kimono Exhibition

 

Direct from Osaka Museum of History until 14th September, 2008, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm daily, at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne. This is a good opportunity for you to help your child/ren with their Japanese Study. Also on Sunday, 6th July, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm, there will be a special Children’s Festival celebrating Japanese culture at the same venue. Visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/Kimono, for more information.

 

Workshop for Family Members

of People Suffering Mental Illness

 

The Mental Health Council of Australia invites family and carers of people who have a mental illness to a free workshop. Participants will learn more about what it means to be a carer, meet people with similar experiences, talk with guest speakers about services and resources available locally and be part of an Australia-wide study of mental health carer issues. When: Sunday, 29th June, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm. Where: St Mary’s Hall, Pike Street, Bairnsdale (off McDonald’s car park). Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided. To book your place, please contact: Wendy Lewis 5155 1829

 

Sacrament of Confirmation

 

St Mary’s Parish, Bairnsdale, invite Catholic families who have children ready to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation to contact St Mary’s Parish Centre on 51522942 by Thursday, 31st July. The first workshop for parents will be held on Tuesday, 12th August, at 5.30 pm or 7.00 pm.

 

Education Maintenance Allowance

 

If you claimed EMA in First Term and are still eligible this term your application is still active and you need do nothing. If you are no longer eligible or no longer wish to claim you need to notify Reception at school. If you have not previously, in 2008, submitted a claim at '754' and are eligible to receive EMA (have a Health Care Card or similar) you need to call at Reception to complete an application by Friday, 1st August.   If you have any queries please call at, or ring, Reception to clarify things.

 

Taekwondo Holiday Program

 

Monday, 7th July, 10.00 am – 11.30 am  all primary school students. Evening classes: Joeys 5 - 7 yrs, Champs up to 15 yrs 5:15- 6:15 pm Mixed Ages and Levels 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Call to enquire & confirm your place!!! $10 per person or (2 for $10) Bring a friend FREE! Bring a drink bottle!

KINDER MOVES. Vacancy in Term 3 Enrol your 3 – 5 year old now. Bring your child to us. Our 75 minutes of fun, structured physical activities and games will see your child develop their confidence and co-ordination. Plus, your child will also get to create and eat a healthy snack (food supplied). 10 Session Term for $100. All inclusive. Enquiries Welcome! Call Kerryn on 0421 530512. Messages on ph: 51532255 Email: info@definedfx.com.au                               www.definedfx.com.au

 

 

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