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ISSUE NO. 31 7th November 2016

VICSON OFF AND RUNNING TO THE NATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SYDNEY A�er winning his way through the District Athle�cs, Divisional Qualifica�ons, Regional

Championships and finally the Victorian State Championships Vicson is now officially the

Victorian 200m 11yr Boys State Champion. It has been 8

years since TPS had a state champion and this is a

significant achievement. Well done Vicson on your

achievement, sportsmanship and respect for other

athletes.

Vicson has been selected in the Victorian State Schools

Athle�c Team to compete at Sydney’s Homebush

Olympic stadium from November 25th to November 29

th.

At the Na�onal Championships, Vicson will be

represen�ng Victoria and Thomastown PS in a number

of events. To compete at the Na�onal Championships

compe�tors are required to pay for accommoda�on,

transport and uniforms. As a school community we

would like to support Vicson in his quest to take his place at the Na�onal Championships.

To help Vicson make it to Sydney we have organised a number of fundraising events.

Some of the ac�vi�es are listed below.

• Out of Uniform Day on Wednesday 9th of November….Gold Coin dona�on

• Teacher morning tea

• Parents can purchase $2 raffle �ckets from the office. The raffle has been organised

by State School Sports Victoria. All money

helps to send athletes to the Na�onal

Championships. The prizes are…

1st: Suzuki Swi� Motor Vehicle

2nd: Travel / Accommoda�on

3rd: LG 139cm Curved 3D Smart TV

4th: Yamaha Home Entertainment Package

5th: Fridge

More details on prizes are available on the

�ckets

As a community let’s gets together to support one of our students represent Thomastown

Primary on the na�onal stage.

Please see me if you have any ques�ons.

Lou Gualano

Assistant Principal

Timeline 2016

TUESDAY

8th November • Student

Banking

• Food Justice

Truck

12.30-4.30pm

• Dental

program

begins

Canteen will be open

on Tuesday,

Wednesday &

Thursday for

window sales only

WEDNESDAY

9th November

Out of Uniform Day

THURSDAY 10th November

Year 2/3 excursion to Edendale Farm

FRIDAY

11th November

• Swimming

Program

continues for

Preps

• Inter-school

sport Gr 3-6

Co-operation Excellence Honesty Respect Responsibility

Out of Uniform

Day - Wednesday

- Gold Coin

Donation

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Canteen Canteen will be open this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for window sales only.

Prep V - Mario Prep D - Ali 1/2P - Lauren

1/2W - Sara & Heman 2/3S - 2/3C - Maria

4/5B - 4/5G - 5/6S -

5/6T - Serena Language School - ART -

LIBRARY PE

Value Stars for week ending : 28th October 2016

Student School Banking School banking is on EVERY TUESDAY. Remember to send the students

bankbooks along to school.

Prep V - Arvin Prep D - 1/2P - Serenna

1/2W - Shehani & Dalal 2/3S - 2/3C - Mohamad A & Bader

4/5B - 4/5G - 5/6S -

5/6T - Raya Language School - ART - Lachlan (2/3C)

LIBRARY - PE -

Value Stars for week ending : 4th November 2016

P.E. Report Monday 7thh November 2016

Excellence in P.E. Award:

Congratulations everyone on a great week in PE.

For the last week of scores by Mark, there

were a record five grades who received the

highest score. These grades were: Grades

Prep V, 1/2W, 4/5B, 5/6S and 5/6T. The

names of these grades were placed in a hat and

a winner was selected.

The winner was: 5/6S

Congratulations 5/6S ! Well done!

Netball Clinics (Grades 1 – 6; Two

week program)

Next week will be the start of a two week

program focussing on the basic skills required

for netball. An expert in netball will be

delivering a two-week program as part of a

grant we received late last term.

Other News:

After competing in the State Athletics

Championships on Monday, 24th of

October, we are proud to announce that,

after winning his 200m event, Vicson

Jackley will be representing our State in

the 100m, 200m and relay at the

Nationals. The Nationals are being held

from the 25th – 29th of November.

What a brilliant effort - congratulations

Vicson!

Ms. Di Palma

Reservoir Views v Thomastown PS

Rounders A: 11 21 Rounders B: 10 9 Kanga Cricket: 2.3 Run Average 12.1 Run Average Hard Ball Cricket: 8 for 8 1 for 89 Bat Tennis (Boys): 8 36

Bat Tennis (Girls): 28 25

Summer Sports Results - 28th October

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Thomastown PS v Reservoir PS

Rounders A: 17 15 Rounders B: 15 5 Kanga Cricket: 20.33 Run Average 4.87 Run Average Hard Ball Cricket: 1 for 92 7 for 10 Bat Tennis (Boys): 3 36

Bat Tennis (Girls): 11 32

Summer Sports Results - 4th November

The Food Justice Truck will be in the Thomastown PS car park

(Stewart Street) tomorrow, Tuesday 8th November 2016

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Change to School Uniform Supplier As you all know, Northern Regional Uniforms will be the supplier of TPS uniforms as of Monday 19th September 2016. This

means that you will no longer be able to purchase school uniform at the school.

You will now be able to purchase TPS uniform in the following ways:

• At the Northern Regional Shop

Shop 21

8 Oleander Drive

South Morang

• By ordering over the phone (9436 4005) and paying by credit card

• Online with your credit card at www.agsprints.com.au (This service will not be

available until 1st October 2016)

Orders placed over the phone or online will be delivered to Thomastown Primary School so that it will be easier for you to collect

your order.

For more information please contact staff at the office.