Newsletter P.O Box 82 Timboon 3268 Telephone: (03)5598 3381 Fax: (03)5598 3507 Email: timboon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: http://www.timboonp12.vic.edu.au School Council President: Chris Hibburt School Captains: Chris Vogels, Stephanie Windridge, Chloe Gass, Angus Dalziel, Brittany Lindsay and Jayden Blain

TSPA President: Kylie Martin

Date: Thursday, 29th August, 2013 Edition: 13:23

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

On September 4th

we will be holding a Kids Matter/Relay for Life day. Our normal school program will not be running. Instead we will be focusing on programs that promote health and wellbeing. A timetable of events is in this week’s newsletter. Everyone is welcome to join in.

It will be a casual clothes “purple theme” day with a gold coin donation. The gold coin will go towards Relay for Life. Weather permitting, we will do the Relay on the top oval – if not we will walk around the tennis court. Parents are welcome to join in.

We warmly welcome anyone in the community to the event, which will also feature a TSPA BBQ and purple treats from the canteen. Some sessions will be focused on students only but community events like the relay walk and bush dancing are open to all.

This program has been put together by Sean Fitzpatrick and Gemma Collins as part of our commitment to the Kids Matter program. The day has been sponsored through our NAB Schools First funding.

On Election Day we will be having a BBQ/produce stall. We will be selling bacon and eggs, sausages, homemade goods etc. Please bring along a few dollars if you are voting in Timboon. If you can lend a hand for an hour or two to help that would be appreciated. Any donations of produce to sell would be gratefully received. We are building a new rebound wall and we are about $2000 short of the funds we need. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

If you have a few minutes to spare, have a look at the display we have in the shop next to “Milk and Honey”. The owner has kindly allowed us to use the display area to highlight some interesting historical information and a celebration of some of the activities and events happening at the school this year.

If you have any concerns or issues that you wish to discuss with me please feel free to give me a call at school (5598 3381) or on (0407 345 324) Email: timboon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au ROSALIE MOORFIELD PRINCIPAL

TIMBOON SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A AND B BUILDING ARE PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE ZONES

CALENDAR:

August 26

th-30

th Literacy/Numeracy Week

26th

-30th

Year 10 Work Experience 29

th King Arthur Performance

30th

Hoop Time 30

th Yr 9 Warrnambool Trip

September 4

th Health and Wellbeing Day

9th

Year 11 Party Program 11

th TAP Meeting

Congratulations to:

Our Year 6 staff and students on the successful hatching of over 50 chickens.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS

DAY! Wednesday 4th September (casual clothes, gold coin donation, $2.00 for Relay for Life) Purple Theme

A Kidsmatter Day – supplement regarding this event is with this newsletter edition and contains the following information:

A timetable (Year levels, activities, times, venues). We encourage parents and friends to get involved in the Relay for Life & Bush Dancing events

A snapshot of the activities/programs/speakers

A TSPA Meal Deal (P-6 only) order form. Money & form to be returned to the general office. Please note 7-12 students can purchase their food on the day.

Is the Health & Wellbeing of our children really important?

It has been estimated that 1 in 7 school-age children has a mental health problem - like anxiety, depression or challenging behaviour - but only 1 in 4 gets the help they need. Similar rates have been found in early childhood too.

It can be tricky recognising whether children need help. Sometimes families, teachers and staff might not know what

help is available or how to get it. In some cases, it may be difficult to access mental health services in their area.

The good news is that KidsMatter was developed to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in children, and to help prevent and identify mental health problems early in life.

All students are expected to attend KidsMatter Day and we look forward to seeing you there! Uniform: The uniform (dress code) policy for 2013. Some of the notable changes were:

Sports shorts (only P.E classes)

Black leather footwear for all students

Timboon P-12 School bag (all students must have one by 2014)

Correct school uniform The school dress code (uniform) policy is set out by the school council. Please assist us by ensuring your child has the correct school uniform and If you require further clarification or support regarding the uniform policy please contact me at the school on Ph: 5598 3381 Parent Teacher Interviews: Thursday 19

th September 5:30pm-

8:30pm, Friday 20th

September 10:00am-1:00pm

Construction of the enclosure is nearing completion for our Year 5 & 6 Ducks & Chickens!

THAT’S PEER LEARNING. Year 12 and Year 6 students working together.

And remember: ‘Positive energy is attracted to positive energy.’-Anon.

SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VCE Update This week, Year 11 students were given their subject selection sheets for 2014 classes. Students need to book an interview time for Thursday 5

th September, to discuss their plans for 2014.

The interview booking sheet is at the General Office. Students may return their subject selection to the Office prior to this interview, or bring it with them. It’s a busy time of year for our Year 12s, completing coursework and SACs, as well as considering their options for 2014. We provide strong support through the process of applying for Tertiary Education, with staff ‘on hand’ each lunchtime to assist /troubleshoot if needed. “Timely applications” close 27th September. The Special Entry Access Scheme is for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage. Due to our rural location, all our students are eligible for this. They may also be eligible in other categories. SEAS applications close on 8th October. Scholarship applications made through VTAC close on 18th October. Students considering TAFE courses should contact the institutions directly for information about Information sessions and the direct application process. VCE / VCAL tops $75 Orders are currently being taken. Full payment must be made at the time of ordering (cash/cheque, or details of BPAYment/ Direct Debit). Please take order forms to the Office. Orders close Monday 16th September 9:00am SHARP. There is a minimum order number, so late orders will not be taken. There may be another order placed later in the year/early 2014 if there are sufficient numbers, however this is not guaranteed. Order forms available at the Office, sizing chart on the back of the form. A couple of sample sizes in Mrs. Nich’s office. We personalise the current Year 11 student tops for their Year 12 year with screen printing. The design process will commence shortly, with tops collected mid-term 4. The screen printing is an additional cost and will be calculated based on the design and number of orders. JULIE NICHOLSON

Year Six Chicken Report! Hey, I am Mr Miyagi and these are my friends; Larry Joe & Achmed. We are all best friends. Our awesome owners are Jakey Booboos, Charlie Chopsticks and James McGregor (I think that's their names) Well, anyway, Larry is the oldest, Achmed is the most sensible and I am the Homer Simpson of the group (the crazy one). It was so funny to watch Achmed emerge from his egg! He was so happy, he started disco dancing. Larry, well he just sleeps all

Achmed Mr. Miyagi Larry Joe

day but parties all night. Me on the other hand, I like climbing up everything that I see, including Jakey Boo Boo's clothing. So, all in all, we all best bros. THIS IS MR. MIYAGI SIGNING OFF, Written by Jake Matthews, Edited by James McGuire, Inspiration supplied by Charlie Trotter

I, Eggplant Populopulous the 3

rd and my buddy Frank arrived

late Sunday night. We started looking for our friends, Sebastian and Colin, but it didn’t seem like anybody was home. All that was there were two lone eggs. What a wonderful surprise to us that late Monday morning, Sebastian arrived all wet and slimy but the question still remained, where was Colin? Colin had a small hole but he must of got tired and gone to sleep because he didn’t arrive until somewhere around Monday night Tuesday morning. Then the next morning, four unbelievably beautiful, loving and caring mothers came and went crazy over our beauty. By: Jennifer, Amy, Melinda and Laura.

PREP - 2

The A wing was buzz with excitement last Thursday

as the P-2 children arrived at school dressed as their favourite book character. They had a wonderful time

dressing up and trying to work out the character

their friends were dressed as. Everyone loved reading with the older children in the Read In at the

library and saying farewell to Cliquot.

LINDA LUDEMAN

VCE STUDIO ARTS

"Last Thursday, VCE Studio Arts students visited the

Warrnambool Art Gallery, Art Link Gallery and Scope Gallery to analyse artworks and view art installation

and presentation methods."

PARENT CLUB NEWS TSPA PARENTS SAY Love to hear from you! Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________

TSPA MINI MINUTES The cook book will be published by Amazon printing in time to be launched on the 1st November. Prices are still $25 for one or $40 for two. Progress is at the proofreading and finishing off stage before printing. Thank you to all who have contributed. It is now 200 pages so even more value for money. FATHERS DAY: thanks to all who assisted on the day. We had a successful stall and we hope that there will be many happy Dads on father’s day. The gifts are sourced from local and internet businesses specifically set up for school fundraising days. We are happy to receive any feedback ideas regarding the kind of gifts chosen. SCHOOL OPEN DAY 4

TH September and TSPA are doing a BBQ

lunch. Please look out for the pre-order form for P-6 students coming home this week. Hopefully, this will make picking up of our meal deals a much easier option for the students. The orders will be ticked off against the roll so we can keep track of who and how many ordered. We would appreciate any parents assisting us on this day, if only for an hour or so. There will be the usual BBQ options available for everyone else. ELECTION DAY BBQ: September 7

th, Rosalie has offered to start

the BBQ and TSPA and any other people free on the day to do any times at all, are most welcome. We are also asking for fresh and baked produce donations to sell as well. Any contributions can be left on the day or the day before at the school. TAP’s On! 21

st November, TSPA are doing BBQ lunch similar

arrangement as last year. Next Meeting: 9/9/2013 at school admin building at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend Anne Rosolin (secretary) mob 0409029464 or rosolin@activ8.net.au

CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3

WEEK 8 (2nd

– 6th

September) Mon 2

nd Joy Morden

Tues 3rd

Jodie Couch Wendy Gillies Wed 4

th Kylie Martin

Thurs 5th

Jenny Inglis Sue Trotter Fri 6

th Sharon Cotton

(12:00 – 2:00pm - Melinda Drysdale) WEEK 9 (9

th – 13

th September)

Mon 9TH

Cherie Mungean Tues 10

th Sharon Mottram

Wed 11th

Naomi Lewis Tanya Tolliday Thur 12

th Glenda Gardner

Fri 13th

Tanya Delaney (12:00 – 2:00pm – Monique Fitzpatrick)

NOTE FROM THE OFFICE: All students who arrive late to school, or leave school early are expected to sign in or out from the Office. This includes all students from Prep to Year 12. All students are to sign in before making their way to their classroom.

SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE

The next second-hand uniform sale will be held on Friday, 30

th August 2013 (1:00pm 1:50pm in the SEU building.)

For enquiries please call Katrina, 5598 3443.

EQUESTRIAN NEWS Warrnambool Interschool Equestrian Championship Sunday 15

th September

Horse Trials Grade 1 – 5 Combined Training Grade 5 All Dressage “B” tests Open to current PCAV members. All Entries to Cheryl at the Caf No late entries as directed by event organisers. All entries together with entry fees made payable to Timboon P-12 by Monday 2

nd September

FOR SALE House Stream Treadmill, Great condition $200 PHONE: 5598 3535 __________________________________ "Mother's Choice" car safety seat, suitable for newborns and up. Meets Australian Standards, manufactured in 2008. $80. Looking for a dress for the upcoming Hospital Ball? Two full-length formal dresses for sale, suitable for size 10-12. $150 each. Dress 1: red, satin-style material, with low back and high neckline, and full skirt (tulle underskirt). Dress 2: fitted gold sequined, spaghetti strap style with lace-up back. Please call 5598 3890 or 0458 473 551. __________________________________ FLAT TO RENT IN TIMBOON Fully furnished one bedroom flat Excellent condition. Power and water paid for. PHONE: 5598 3864 or 0407 044 889

MUSIC LESSONS from September 2013

I will be conducting music lessons in the Old Timboon Library Apartment. I am an experienced music teacher with both Australian and international music teaching experience and have recently returned to Timboon. I will be offering Keyboard and Flute lessons for students Private or groups of 2 or 3 students after school from prep to year 12. Keyboards are supplied Reasonable rates Further info Contact Wendy Reed PHONE: 0434 509 693

VISWIM – Summer Kidz Program

Timboon Swimming Pool in January 2014 $25 for 5 sessions

Flyers are at the school office or go to www.vicswim.com.au for more information or to sign up.

Timboon Sporting Complex

BASKETBALL 10 AND UNDER SKILLS TRAINING All kids 10 & under are invited to come along to learn about

basketball. Bouncing the ball, shooting hoops and basic basketball skills.

Commencement Date: 17th

October 2013 (Thursday) Place: Timboon Sporting Complex

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Finish date: 28

th November

Total Cost: If you areinterested please leave your name at the Timboon

Complex or give the complex a call on 5598 3345 after 3:30pm

BASKETBALL U/12 and U16 If you are interested please leave your name at the Timboon Sporting Complex or give the complex a call on 5598 3345 to

register your interest by the 5th

September. Registraion nights will be:

Under 12 will start on Monday 16th

September@ 4:00pm Under 16 will start on 18

th September @ 4:00pm

COMPETITION TO COMMENCE Monday Night under 12 and Wednesday night under 16. The cost for the Juniors is $50 per child plus weekly court fee (this $50 is for insurance etc) Parents of Juniors are required for scoring/coaching/umpiring. A roster for this will be attached to the draw. Please remember that without parent assistance we will not be able to run the Junior Competition.

TSPA COOK BOOK FUNDRAISER

ORDER FORM (Price per book $25)

NAME…………………………………………………………………………… ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………… HOME PHONE……………………………………………………………… MOBILE NUMBER……..…………………………………………………. EMAIL…………..……………………………………………………………….

Quantity Discription Childs Name

Unit Price

Total

TSPA COOK BOOK $25

$25

$25

$25

$25

Balance Due

PLEASE TICK PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD CASH…………………………. CHEQUE……………………. (PAYABLE TO TIMBOON P-12 SCHOOL)

AMOUNT PAID $ Payment is due when submitting the order form. Thankyou for your most valued support. We will contact you when books arrive.