IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

September Wednesday 20th – Gr 5-6 Production – 7.00pm Friday 22nd – Last Day Term 3 - Footy Colours Day – Gold Coin Donation – 2.30pm dismissal October Monday 9th – 1st day Term 4 Wednesday 11th – School Library Bus Thursday 12th – Division Athletics @ Epping

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Term 3 Highlights: Term 3 has certainly been another busy term of learning at Avenel Primary School. Whether it was delivering a workshop at the Kids Teaching Kids day, preparing for the Grade 5/6 Production or working through scientific challenges during Science Week, our students have certainly had multiple opportunities to shine and numerous formats in which to share and show their learning. As an educational community, we are proud of the diverse curriculum we have been able to offer our students and prouder still of the unerring way in which our students rise to each challenge. Thank you to our wonderful band of teachers Travis, Jania, Carrye, Lisa, Anne, Kahlia, Sarah, Kate, Rosie and Lucy for the incredible dedication they have shown over the term. Thank you to Fiona, Ruby and Sue for the contribution they make in their role as integration aides and to Lorraine and Dee for their administrative work. Thanks also to our School Councillors for the dedication they bring to their role; over the course of the last few terms, our School Council has been dynamic in their efforts to continue to further improve our school. Finally, a warm thank you to all those members of our Parents & Friends committee who have delivered a number of great fundraising events during Term 3 and are busily preparing for Term 4. Footy Colours Day With the football season reaching its conclusion, our students are certainly looking forward to showing off their allegiance on Friday as part of our end of term Footy Colours day. All students are welcome to wear the colours of their favourite team and our Junior School Council will also collect a gold coin donation to be forwarded to our sister school in Tanzania, the Steven Tito Academy. We will also be running a number of several cross-age football activities to give our students the opportunity to show off their skills. Nits Unfortunately, over the last week we have had notifications of the presence of nits. Over the holidays, I would be grateful if everyone could make a concerted effort to detect nits in their child’s hair. We will organise our “nitbuster” crew for a whole school inspection during week one of Term 4. Early Dismissal A reminder that on Friday we will be finishing at the earlier dismissal time of 2.30pm. We will conclude the term with an end of term assembly starting at 2.15pm. Please make appropriate arrangements to have your child picked up at 2.30pm if you are unable to do so. The school buses will also be departing at this time. Avenel Kindergarten and Primary School Fundraiser On October Saturday October 21st, a fundraising gala dinner will be held at Fowles Winery on behalf our school and the Avenel Kindergarten. The aim of the night is to provide members of our community with the opportunity to connect and enjoy a social evening. Tickets are available from our office or alternatively you can make contact with the organisers Kate Steers, Catherine McAllister and Amanda Allison (contact details are in the advertisement in the newsletter). Amanda will also be present at our end of term assembly if you wish to pre-order a ticket. Many thanks to the organising group of this activity – they put together what promises to be a great night.

Grade 5/6 Production Tonight is the night for our Grade 5/6 students as they tread the boards for their production of Cinderella Rockerfella! Memories of our Grade 5/6 Productions linger on well after the performance itself and at Monday’s Assembly I recounted a conversation with some Year 12 students who were sharing their special memories of their production. A big thank you to Mrs Malone and Mrs Phoenix who have worked as a fabulous team in shaping the production. Many thanks also to all of our other others teachers who have pitched in to make the show come together. Looking forward to seeing a wonderful performance tonight. Looking Ahead to Term 4 After an amazingly busy Term 3, Term 4 promises to be even more action packed. During the forthcoming term, we will have Grade 5/6 students competing in the Energy Breakthrough Challenge in Maryborough, Grade 5/6 students cycling from Mansfield to Tallarook during the Grade 5/6 Bike Hike, the Junior Team excursion and sleepover, the Grade 6 Valedictory, our Swimming Program and many other events besides. Once again, I thank everyone for a great term and wish everyone a restful two week holiday. All the best, Neil

OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ….

WEARING OF HATS IN TERM 4 – A reminder that all children are required to wear their hat in term 4. If your child requires a new hat they are available from the office for $9.00. SUBJECT CONTRIBUTION – Thank you to those families who have made payment, either in part or in full, of this year’s Subject Contribution. We remind those who have opted to pay by instalment that $42.50 per student is due by the end of term. The subject contribution payment covers the cost of subject expenses and class materials which have been purchased by the school to be distributed to students throughout the year. Payments can be made either by cash or direct deposit to the school account BSB 063 545 Account No 10076513. Please insert ‘sub cont’ and family name in the reference field. LOST PROPERTY – Are you missing a blue jacket? It may well be in our lost property basket which is overflowing with unnamed jackets. Why not come in and have a look!

PARENTS AND FRIENDS UPDATE

Fundraising Gala Dinner at Fowels Winery – Saturday 21st October, 6.30pm start This fantastic joint fundraising event between Avenel Primary School and Avenel Kinder is a celebration of more than 160 years of education in our local community. Tickets are $70 and include a three course meal, music and auctions throughout the evening. Tickets are available from the school office and Amanda Allison will also be at Avenel Primary School on Friday 22nd September from 8.30am to 9.00am selling tickets. Avenel Primary Fete – Major Raffle First Prize - This year the first prize in the major raffle will be a shiny new Webber BBQ provided with support from BBQs Galore in Shepparton. Supporting Prizes - To compliment the major prize the P&F will be putting together five themed hampers and are inviting donations from the school community. Suggestions on what could be donated are as follows: Spring Garden Hamper – This could include hand tools, seeds, gardeners hand cream, gloves (adults and kids), small bags of potting mix, fertiliser, sunscreen, garden hats etc Summer Picnic – Non-perishable items for a picnic such condiments, outdoor games, serviettes, reusable cutlery, mozzie spray and sunscreen etc Ladies Pamper Hamper – Lovely things to pamper a special lady including chocolates, candles, creams, nail polish, soaps, slippers, house socks, work gloves, vouchers Blokes Essentials Hamper – handy stuff for the men including small hand tools, hand cream suitable for men, car wash items, tasty treats, quality work socks, vouchers Family Night In Hamper – Everything for a great family night in including board games, family appropriate DVDs, popcorn packs, other snacks, vouchers

AROUND THE ROOMS

To – Molly Gordon, Ethan Cahir, Cheri Hutchins, Heidi Taresch, Blake Ezard, Hudson Black and Sterling Knights

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ….. Congratulations to

Breanna Lane – for applying her knowledge of the ‘read on’ strategy to support her independent reading. Ned Butler – for his outstanding reflection on the connections he makes to the community of Avenel following our walk around the township. Hudson Black – for his ability to take on challenges and his positive approach to school. Laith Hurlock – for stepping up to play an important role in the Kids Teaching Kids team. Mia Wettstein – for her ability to summarise a text by identifying the key information. Ely Reid – for his commitment to his role in the school production and willingness to take on feedback to improve. Annie Goodman – for her dedication to improving her skills in mathematics and the ability to discuss her strategies and ideas for solving problems.

Chloe Reed - For being a supportive friend and encouraging others to do their best. Cale Robertson -For his display of sportsmanship during sports lessons. Ryder Ginn - For being a mate to his peers in all areas of his school life. Lucas Black - For identifying specific learning goals showing understanding of himself as a learner.

COMMUNITYITY CORNER

SEYMOUR LITTLE ATHLETICS- Information session 13th October @ 4.30pm in the McDonald’s carpark, Seymour. For more information go to the Little Athletics Website. Seymour Little Athletics Centre season commences Friday 27th October, 5.30 pm at Kings Park, Seymour. Registrations to be done online prior to October 27th at www.lavic.com.au or phone 8646 4540 for enquires. New and current members welcome. New members can do 2 weeks come and try before paying, but registration still needs to be attended to before the season starts, then payment can be made after the 2 weeks. For more information contact Seymour Little Athletics, Julie Calderwood 0438662139 or visit our website www.slac36.org.au. This season sees the Commonwealth Games being hosted in Brisbane during April, so it is a great time to be a part of Little Athletics and Athletics in Australia.

AVENEL TENNIS CLUB – Tennis practice will start this Thursday from 4.00pm. Any students who wish to play in the upcoming summer season should attend or if unable to attend but would like to play need to Ring Stephen Garner on 0419870207 as teams need to be entered over the holidays.

SHOWING AT THE EUROA CINEMA OVER THE NEXT WEEKS 16th/17th – Namatjira Project 22nd Transformers – The Last Knight 23rd/24th – Atomic Blonde 30th/1st – Valerian & the City of a Thousand Planets 6th – The Salesman 7th/8th – Gifted 14th/15th – An Inconvenient Sequel Truth to Power

Tickets $10 – Preschool children free. Ice-creams, popcorn etc available from the Kiosk. Screening times: 8.00pm Friday; 8.00pm Saturday and

4.00pm Sunday.

Payment either by cash or cheque made payable to Avenel Kindergarten or Direct Deposit. Contact Amanda Allison for bank

account details.

Tickets available from Avenel Primary School, Avenel Pre School or Avenel Pharmacy.

ANNUAL FETE & CLEARING SALE - TURN YOUR TRASH INTO TREASURE …. Over the holidays why not take the opportunity to do a ‘spring clean’ of your cupboards and the shed(s) and book your unwanted items into our Annual clearing sale – Sunday 12th November. Lots for the clearing sale can be booked at the school office 5796 2264

or Amanda Furletti-Wall 0438369823.

Creative Dance and Drama September Holiday Program

What: Creative Dance and Drama workshops facilitated by Georgia Lombard

Participants will be involved in a variety of dance/drama activities in the workshops.

Each day concludes with a performance.

When: Tuesday 26th

September – Prep – Year 1 –

Dance/Drama Wednesday 27

th September – Year 2-6 – Dance/Drama

(Age groups are a guide and exceptions can be made for siblings/friends who wish to attend the same day)

The workshops commence at 9am and finish at 4pm.

Where: Nagambie Tennis Club

Who: Children in Prep – Year 6

Cost - $50 per day per child

Registration forms can be collected from the Nagambie

Primary school office or visit the Creative Dance and Drama website and request a form via the contact page.

If you have any queries or require more information about

the workshops please visit: creativedanceanddrama.com and go to the contact

page.

AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONTH

DATE

EVENT September Friday 22

nd End Term 3 – Footy Colours Day – Gold Coin Donation – 2.30pm dismissal

October Monday 9th Term 4 Commences

Wednesday 11th School Library Bus

Thursday 12th Divisional Athletics - Epping

Monday 16th P&F Meeting – Staffroom – 9.30am all welcome

Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th 3 Day Bike Hike

Wednesday 25th School Library Bus

November Monday 6th Curriculum Day – Pupil Free

Tuesday 7th Melbourne Cup Day

Wednesday 8th School Library Bus

Saturday 11th PREPARATION SCHOOL FETE & CLEARING SALE

Sunday 12th SCHOOL FETE & CLEARING SALE

Monday 20th P&F Meeting – Staffroom – 9.30am all welcome

Wednesday 22nd School Library Bus

Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

Energy Breakthrough Maryborough

December Wednesday 6th School Library Bus – Returns only

Tuesday 12th Statewide Transition Day

Thursday 14th Gr 6 Valedictory Dinner

Monday 18th Gr 3 – 6 Triathlon P&F Meeting – Staffroom – 9.30am all welcome

Wednesday 20th Concert

Friday 22nd Last day of Term 4

Yarra Valley Tourist Railway runs additional Train Rides in School

Holidays. The 40 minute round train trip across the beautiful Yarra Valley leaves on the hour, every hour between 10:00 & 16:00 from historic Healesville

Station. Sun 24 September, 2017 Wed 27 September, 2017 Fri 29 September, 2017 Sun 01 October 2017 Wed 04 October 2017 Sun 08 October 2017

Email reservations@yvr.com.au to make your booking.