PRINCIPAL’S REPORT - Greythorn Primary School · The whale shark pencil case, Penguin Keyring,...
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Greythorn Primary School No. 4694 Reading Avenue, North Balwyn. 3104 Telephone: 9857 9762 Fax: 9857 8175 Website: http://www.greythornps.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected] OSHCLUB 0411 392 707 Principal: Geoff Agnew Edition 24 - 13 th August 2014 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT My welcome back to Australia has certainly been a chilly one in terms of the weather. Coming from the northern hemisphere where the temperature hovered in the mid-thirties on most days and back to bitterly cold days here, was a little bit of a shock to the system. However, the welcome back to school has been a warm one with some terrific greetings, news and very special letters and drawings from some of our students. One of the things that struck me last week was the number of students and staff who have succumbed to the winter bugs and infections that appear particularly virulent at the moment. It does concern me that on many occasions we have students who attend school who are clearly unwell. Given the close contact that students and teachers have as part of their day to day activity, and the fact that infections spread so easily in an environment like ours, it is imperative that stu- dents who are not well remain at home. The best place for a sick child is at home. We are currently in the midst of the official transition placement phase for Year Six students moving to secondary schools in 2015. We have received enquiries from parents seeking information about their child’s secondary placement. We have strict Department of Education and Early Childhood Development guidelines that we must adhere to as part of this process. These guidelines state, ‘this process is confidential and it is essential that no student or parent should be notified of their Year Seven placement before 20 th August’. Despite what you may hear from friends about what other schools are doing, we will be following this directive so that this process can be finalised as fairly and judiciously as possible. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will be kind to us on Thursday. All students from Years 3 – 6 will participate in our School Athletics Carnival to be held at Rieschiecks Reserve in Doncaster. Many thanks to those parents who have indicated that they will be able to assist on the day. Thanks also to Liam Santamaria for his organisation and staff for their support for this event. Always a highlight on the calendar at this time of the year is Footy Fun day. As the AFL season draws to a close and finals begin, it is timely for us all to show our support for our football teams – such a huge part of our sporting culture in Melbourne. Of course we also welcome footy colours from clubs outside the AFL and other codes. Congratulations to those students who were acknowledged for their performance in International Competitions and Assessments for Schools – Science Competition at assembly on Monday. Sincere thanks to members of the Victory Church, who use some of our facilities during the weekend, for donating a new Microwave oven for use in the hall kitchen. I would like to acknowledge and thank Kim Bride for so capably managing the school as acting Principal during my absence. A reminder to all parents and students that next Monday 18 th August is one of our designated student free, Curric- ulum Days. All staff will be involved in Professional Learning activities on Monday. Students are not required to attend school on this day.
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Greythorn Primary School No. 4694 Reading Avenue, North Balwyn. 3104 Telephone: 9857 9762 Fax: 9857 8175 Website: http://www.greythornps.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected] OSHCLUB 0411 392 707
Principal: Geoff Agnew
Edition 24 - 13th
August 2014
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
My welcome back to Australia has certainly been a chilly one in terms of the weather. Coming from the northern hemisphere where the temperature hovered in the mid-thirties on most days and back to bitterly cold days here, was a little bit of a shock to the system. However, the welcome back to school has been a warm one with some terrific greetings, news and very special letters and drawings from some of our students. One of the things that struck me last week was the number of students and staff who have succumbed to the winter bugs and infections that appear particularly virulent at the moment. It does concern me that on many occasions we have students who attend school who are clearly unwell. Given the close contact that students and teachers have as part of their day to day activity, and the fact that infections spread so easily in an environment like ours, it is imperative that stu-dents who are not well remain at home. The best place for a sick child is at home. We are currently in the midst of the official transition placement phase for Year Six students moving to secondary schools in 2015. We have received enquiries from parents seeking information about their child’s secondary placement. We have strict Department of Education and Early Childhood Development guidelines that we must adhere to as part of this process. These guidelines state, ‘this process is confidential and it is essential that no student or parent should be notified of their Year Seven placement before 20
th August’. Despite what you may
hear from friends about what other schools are doing, we will be following this directive so that this process can be finalised as fairly and judiciously as possible. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will be kind to us on Thursday. All students from Years 3 – 6 will participate in our School Athletics Carnival to be held at Rieschiecks Reserve in Doncaster. Many thanks to those parents who have indicated that they will be able to assist on the day. Thanks also to Liam Santamaria for his organisation and staff for their support for this event. Always a highlight on the calendar at this time of the year is Footy Fun day. As the AFL season draws to a close and finals begin, it is timely for us all to show our support for our football teams – such a huge part of our sporting culture in Melbourne. Of course we also welcome footy colours from clubs outside the AFL and other codes. Congratulations to those students who were acknowledged for their performance in International Competitions and Assessments for Schools – Science Competition at assembly on Monday. Sincere thanks to members of the Victory Church, who use some of our facilities during the weekend, for donating a new Microwave oven for use in the hall kitchen. I would like to acknowledge and thank Kim Bride for so capably managing the school as acting Principal during my absence. A reminder to all parents and students that next Monday 18
th August is one of our designated student free, Curric-
ulum Days. All staff will be involved in Professional Learning activities on Monday. Students are not required to
attend school on this day.
Wednesday 13 August Education Committee Meeting 5.00pm - 6.00pm.
Wednesday 13 August PFA Meeting at 7.30pm in the Staffroom
Thursday 14 August Athletics Day Years 3 - 6 (Canteen will be open for Prep - Year 2)
Thursday 14 August Garden Club at 1pm
Friday 15 August Footy Fun Day
Monday 18 August Curriculum Day (Pupil Free Day)
Tuesday 19 August 3R to visit Balwyn East Kinder 2.30 - 3.25pm
Tuesday 19 August School Council Meeting at 7.30pm in the staffroom
Wednesday 20 August Chess Club at 1pm
Wednesday 20 August Junior Hoop Time at Nunawading
Thursday 21 August Year 3 and 4 to Scienceworks 9am - 3pm
Thursday 21 August Garden Club 1pm.
Friday 22 August Senior Hoop Time at Nunawading
Friday 22 August 3W to visit Balwyn East Kinder 9.00 - 10.00am
Saturday 23 August PFA Movie Night
Tuesday 26 August Year 2 Woodwork workshop
Wednesday 27 August Year 1 Woodwork workshop
Wednesday 27 August Chess Club at 1.00pm
Thursday 28 August Garden Club at 1.00pm
Thursday 28 August 3MG to visit Minifie Park EEC 11.10am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 3 September 3R to visit Friend Street Kinder 11.10am - 12.15pm
Wednesday 3 September 3W to visit Minifie Park EEC 11.10am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 3 September Chess Club at 1pm
Thursday 4 September Garden Club at 1pm
Monday 8 September Prep Swimming begins (concludes 18/9/2014)
Fundraising - ‘Our School’ Raffle
Canteen Bites
Please note that there will be no counter sales or other lunch orders on Friday due to the Footy Fun Day lunch order.
Please find below the Roster for Canteen duty for Thursday 14th August to Wednesday 27th August 2014.
If you are able to assist at all, please contact Lynne on 9898 3649 (After hours) or email [email protected]. Thank you.
Thursday 14 August
Friday 15 August Kathie McGregor
Monday 18 August HELP NEEDED
Tuesday 19 August HELP NEEDED
Wednesday 20 August Jenny Chen
Thursday 21 August Lydia Winstanley
Friday 22 August Rajinder Beck / Yelka Moloney
Monday 25 August HELP NEEDED
Tuesday 26 August Kirrily Turnbull
Wednesday 27 August Wilson Shum
‘OUR SCHOOL RAFFLE’
Thank you to all the families who have generously supported this raffle. If you have already sold your tickets can you please now return stubs and money by this Friday 15
th August.
Don’t forget, we have some great bonus prizes to be won for the three highest ticket sellers:
$100 Coles/Myer voucher
Logitech UE200 Earphones
Fast Car LF08 Red Lambo 1:24 Scale Remote Control Car
Sue Broadbent Business Manager
School Banking
School Banking - every FRIDAY except the last day of term.
SCHOOL BANKING TROPHY: Congratulations to 5N who won the School Banking Trophy for the first time last Friday! Special mention must go to 3W who came in a close second. Who will win this week?
REWARDS: In Term 3 there are now two more exciting rewards to choose from a swimming bag and money box. The whale shark pencil case, Penguin Keyring, shark keyring, handball and scented pencils are also still available. If you have 10 silver tokens or one gold token it’s time to order your reward. Just fill in your banking reward slips or place a note in your banking wallet with the reward item you would like, your name and student number. Rewards usually take one or two weeks to receive. You can also order the tenth time you bank.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Visit any Commonwealth Bank with your birth certificate and open up a Youthsaver account on the spot. It’s that easy.
Remember, School Banking is also a fundraiser for our school. Each new account raises $5 for our school and every amount banked on a Friday raises 5% commission. Our School Bankers helped raise $1,296 for the first half of the year so please get involved! Thanks for your support.
Kirrily Turnbull & Elena Berrell School Banking Co-ordinators [email protected]
