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MAIDEN GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 1592
NEWSLETTER
Number 31
2014 DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER
17
Fri
20
Mon
21
Tues
24
Fri
Ballarat Wildlife Excursion 1
Prep M, Prep O Grade 1G & 1D
Mayoral Welcome - Chinese students &
Host families
4:15pm Town Hall
School Council
7.00pm
Ballarat Wildlife Excursion 2
Prep B, Prep H, Grade 1K & 1LN
NOVEMBER
7
Fri
School Fair
10
Mon
11
Tues
Prep Transition Session
9.30—10.45am
18
Tues
Prep Transition Session
9.30—10.45am
18
Tues
2015 Prep Parent information evening
School Gym
7.00pm
“2 for 1” Book Fair
School Library
8.00am—3.00pm
15 October 2014
OVERSEAS LEARNING EXPERIENCE (OSLE) 2015
Expressions of interest were open at the end of last term for
students and one teacher to travel to China next year as part
of the Team China OSLE. An informaon session is to be held
at Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) tonight
(15/10/14) at 6pm. Students must be 10 years old before
they are able to travel overseas under the Department of
Educa!on guidelines. Thus we held a mee!ng with all current
Year 4 and 5 students at the end of last term. The closing
date for applicaons is Monday 20th October. A teacher has
now been selected to support students and families for the
2015 OSLE. That teacher is Mr Travis Pool. Travis will be at
the mee!ng on Wednesday night.
CHINESE STUDENT IMMERSION
Our four Chinese students and their teacher arrived safely on
Tuesday 14 October from Xingwan School in Suzhou. They
are: English names – Jusn, Cici, Angel and Alice. The teacher’s English name is Doreen. Thanks again to our six families
suppor!ng them for the 8 weeks. They are: the Phillips family, Berry family, Ba7ersby family, Aldridge families and the
Gemmill family. The teacher is staying with Mrs Deidre
Bouwmeester.
ATHLETICS
The Zone Athlec carnival was held on Monday and the AthPrincipal’s Report
le!cs Centre Flora Hill. Well done to Gemma D, Jye E, Jack H
(absent), Brylee H, Imogem K, and Remi V who qualiﬁed to
Dear Parents,
represent our school. Thanks to Mr Byers for organising their
HPV SUCCESS!
involvement and the parents for suppor!ng them at this elite
Well done and congratulations to the students, parents level of compe!!on.
and staff who travelled to Melbourne (Casey HPV ChalBMX STATE FINALS
lenge) for another successful Human Powered Vehicle Congratula!ons to Ava F who competed in the BXM State
(HPV) race on the weekend. They did exceptionally well ﬁnals on the weekend. She won the 10-12 Years Novice girls
with Miss Janey coming second and Ziptar came third. to become State Champion!! Great work Ava!
The students can be very proud of the work they have SCHOOL FAIR
put into preparing for the event.
This year’s School Fair will be held on Friday, November 7,
Thank you to Mr Paris Craig & Mrs Jess Kelly for all their star!ng at 5pm.
continued energy and enthusiasm! They are part of a great
JUNIOR BRAVES BASKETBALL
team who have had strong support from the student
Well done to Imogen K who played in the Na!onal Basketteams and their parents. This has again included Jordan & ball championships recently with the Bendigo Junior Braves.
John Lucas from our community.
They ﬁnished as the best Australian country team! …. RankNow the big one is still to come 21-23 November – The ing 6th in all Australia. Well Done Imogen!
RACV Energy Breakthrough at Maryborough.
10 Carolyn Way, Maiden Gully VIC 3551
Web: www.maidengullyps.com.au
Ph. (03) 5449 6429
Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN BEING COLLECTED FROM SCHOOL
It has come to my aJen!on that some children are s!ll in
the school yard and oﬃce area aEer 3.30pm. Please ensure children are collected on !me as duty in the playground ﬁnishes at 3.45. If your child is not collected from
school by this !me your child may be placed in OSHCare
and you will be charged the daily fee.
PREP 2014 (Urgent!)
If you have a child star!ng school in 2015, please collect an
enrolment form and return it to the oﬃce urgently!!
We need to conﬁrm our numbers for 2015.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Kindness is the Golden Chain by which society is bound
together”
Doug Jones
Principal
OSHCARE NEWS
Just a friendly reminder to parents, that when your child
comes to OSHCare they will need a hat to wear when they
go outside to play. If they do not have a hat, then they will
have to play under cover or inside out of the sun. Maybe a
separate hat can be leE in your child’s school bag for
OSHCare.
School Fair
This year’s School Fair is fast approaching! We
will have lots of new fun ac!vi!es—a Giant
Slide, 2 Jumping Castles and a Chair O Plane for
the liJlies!
Bring the whole family to enjoy our scrump!ous
FOOD COURT with a choice of souvlakis, hot
dogs, hot chips, nachos, BBQ etc.
There will also be great prizes to win on our
SPINNING WHEEL, a bigger than ever SILENT
AUCTION, homemade cakes for sale, pot plants,
lolly jars, second hand books, Baby Goat Farm,
TOOKO Wildlife animals to pet and much, much
more.
To do this we will need your support and the
support of your family. All funds raised will go
towards your children’s educa!on and making
the facili!es at Maiden Gully beJer.…….stay
tuned…...more informa!on to follow next week!
Before School Care operates from 7.30am to 8.45am and
AEer School Care from 3.30pm to 6.00pm.
School Banking
Rewards Update
The Term 4 rewards are now available to redeem with two
new items released.
Projector Cup – a cup that lights up and makes drinking fun.
Sea Streamers - perfect !ming as the warmer weather is upon
us, these streamers will provide hours of swimming fun.
Compeon
Commonwealth Bank are rewarding regular savings by
sharing the Dollarmites latest ﬁnd, precious prizes from
the ancient Clam of Fortune.
40 GoPro HERO3 White Edi!on Cameras
150 Slip N' Slide Double Wave Riders
For every School Banking deposit made during the compe!!on period, students receive one entry into the compe!!on (up to a maximum of 6 entries). So the more you
save, the more chances you have to win a prize. Compe!!on period: 20 October — 30 November 2014.
For more informa!on, or to view the full compe!!on
terms and condi!ons, visit commbank.com.au/
deepseasavers
10 Carolyn Way, Maiden Gully VIC 3551
Web: www.maidengullyps.com.au
Ph. (03) 5449 6429
Email: [email protected]
CANTEEN NEWS
UPCOMING EVENT
Junior Jargon
HALLOWEEN LUNCH DAY
WHEN? Wednesday 22nd October
A very special menu was sent out last Monday
This special menu needs to be handed in by this Friday,
17 October. Can also be ordered online with QKR
(canteen preferred).
QKR REFUNDS
If your child is away and you have placed an order with
QKR just click on your order and cancel it (this has to be
cancelled BEFORE 8.45am on the day). Cancelled food
orders are refunded in the form of credit for future orders. A refunded stamp will appear on your eReceipt conﬁrming that the order has been cancelled and a credit is
available for future food orders. The value of any
ouststanding food order credits will automa!cally be deducted from your next QKR food order.
Term 4 Menu – Changes
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!
Please make sure you are ordering from the Term 4 Menu
as we head into more of a summer type menu.
PAPER BAG ORDRERING
Due to an increase in lunch orders we are asking parents
to place orders in Canteen basket in their room from
8.45am.
Lunch baskets will be sent down to Canteen at 8.50 each
morning.
Canteens favourite method for you to order is with QKR
QKR orders are also to be placed by 8.45am – online orders can also be placed the night before and even up to a
fortnight before.
So much easier and you don’t have to worry about
change or whether your child has put in his order. Order
the night before and save that rush in the morning.
CANTEEN HIGHLIGHTS
Cheese and Bacon Roll, lightly buered
Hot Dog
Monday and Tuesday only.
$3.00
$3.00
Grade 1 BBQ and Games Evening was a huge success.
The children were extremely well behaved and thoroughly enjoyed the games, BBQ and our special surprise guest
‘Pirate Peg’.
Ballarat Wildlife Excursion this Friday
Prep M, Prep O, 1G & 1D.
Please arrive at school at 8.00am for departure of
8.15am sharp. We are due to return to school at approx.
4pm. A conﬁrmaon text will be sent to
parents via TIQBIZ to conﬁrm the arrival
me back at school.
A reminder note will be sent home tomorrow…
October 24 - Ballarat Wildlife ExcursionPrep H, Prep B, 1LN & 1K
October 27 - Grade Prep Games Evening
November 7 – School Fair
November 14 – Spelling Bee
December 16— Junior School Awards Day
The permission notes for excursions need to be returned
asap.
A reminder that hats need to be worn outdoors at school.
Please ensure your child has a school hat.
Values awards will be presented at Friday morning assembly. Please check the recipients for this week’s
awards.
NB: students From Prep M, Prep O, 1D and 1G will not be
given awards this week due to being on the excursion.
Have a great week,
Junior School Team
CANTEEN HELPERS ROSTER
Term 3
9.00am – 12:00 noon
Thursday, 16 October
Carolyn Mc Gurk & Kim
Wakeﬁeld
Friday, 17 October
Sandi Chandran, Sally Robins &
Leah Shawyer
Collang special day orders
9am : Mel Ancrum, Joy Daniel &
Karleen Farley
Monday, 20 October
Carlie Brennan
Tuesday, 21 October
Ros—Anne Freemantle
Wed, 22 October
Rachel Davey, Dean Lakey,
Debbie Gwilliam & Kylie
McDonnell
Thursday, 23 October
Ainslie Heinrich & Kelley
McMaster
Friday, 24 October
Kelly Beynon & Belinda BeaJy
Canteen Over the counter Snacks
– not to be ordered with lunch order
Fandangle Fairy Floss Ice Cream
$1.80
Popcorn
$1.00
ONE HELPER WANTED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
DAYS:
Wednesday, 5 November, Tuesday, 11 November, Tuesday, 2 December
If you can help please leave a note at oﬃce or pop in to
see me.
Canteen Manager: Teresa Mc Namara Ph: 5449 6429
10 Carolyn Way, Maiden Gully VIC 3551
Web: www.maidengullyps.com.au
Ph. (03) 5449 6429
Email: [email protected]
Grade Name
Students Name
Reason for award
Prep H
Mitchell L
Prep B
Amber W
For puUng in spaces between words when wri!ng this week. Well
done Mitchell, your wri!ng was great to read.
For working hard to improve her storywriting.
Grade 1K
Sarah A
Grade 1LN
John G
Grade Name
Students Name
Reason for award
Grade 2B
Tanya W
Grade 2S
Grace B
For demonstrating responsibility for her learning by working very
hard to improve her Maths skills. A great start to Term 4, keep up the
great work Tanya!
For taking responsibility for independently organising herself for her
learning each morning. Well done!
Grade 2R
Imogen
Grade 2SF
Ava F
Grade 3S
Ethan H
For demonstrating a higher standard of presentation in his work
Grade 3P
Sarah B
For treating others with consideration and understanding by cheering
them up with her bubbly personality when they are feeling upset.
Grade 3M
Jesse C
For Responsibility by pursuing excellence in everything she does by
always putting in her best effort. Keep it up!
Grade Name
Students Name
Reason for award
Grade 4C
Cody A
Grade 4G
Brylee H
For making a positive start to the term and being organised every
morning and completing all set tasks in the time given. Well done
Cody!
For representing our school at the Regional Sports in shot put.
Grade 4O
Connor L
For being an excellent team player by respec!ng and geUng along
well with others during team games. Great work!
Grade 5T
Ted S
Grade 5M
Brody G
Grade 6P
Lewis S
Grade 6W
Shakira M
For always having a positive attitude and being a great team player.
Well done.
For taking responsibility for his learning by participating fully in
science discussions and activities. He also took responsibility for
assisting his classmates.
For showing responsibility in suppor!ng his group members keep on
track with work that needed to be completed.
For her friendly and helpful aUtude in class.
ART
Samantha B
For showing persistence and responsibility by comple!ng her unﬁnished work at home. Well done!
For displaying excellent teamwork when working with his learning
buddy. Great work John!
For demonstrating a confident approach to independent learning situations.
For successfully representing the school at the State BMX Championships. Fantastic effort!
For showing fantas!c crea!vity and construc!on skills whilst working with clay. Well done Sam, Keep up the great work.
SCHOOL FAIR
With the School Fair coming up, we have decided to
run a second hand book stall. If you have any books
at home that you or your family are happy to donate, could you please bring them into Grade 5T
(Room 16).
Our School Fair will be held
Friday, 7 November, 2014.
In preparation, we are asking for those parents or
grandparents who enjoy making jams, pickles, relishes or chutneys to consider making a batch for our
School Fair. You can find some great recipes
through www. google.com or www.taste.com.au.
Thanks for your help.
Grade 5T
HOMEMADE PRODUCE
Made from 100% Recycled Newspaper & Recycled
Plastic.
Environmentally friendly gourmet scented smencils.
There are ten different scented smencils available. bubble gum (pink),
cinnamon (red), grape (purple), tropical blast (yellow), cotton candy (light blue), very berry (dark blue), black cherry (black), sarsaparilla (brown), orange (orange), watermelon (green)
Sharpen as a normal pencil. Each packed in its own 100% recycled plastic tube to maintain the perfume.
$1.50 each or 5 for $7.00
or 10 for $12.00
Selling from Thursday 9th October in room15 either before school or from 11.00-11.20.
Smencils available daily, until all sold. Please put money, with your name and requirements in a sealed envelope. Thank you. Carol Maunder
Parents and Friends are coordinang the Major Raﬄe, Spinning Wheel and Silent Aucon at this year’s Fair. To make this Fair bigger and beJer than ever before we need
your help! We are seeking donaons of vouchers or goods that could be put towards the raﬄe, the
wheel or auconed oﬀ. If you have a business or have contacts with someone who has a business and are
able to help we would love to hear from you. Just contact the school and leave your details with the
oﬃce.
Assistant Principal's Report—Mr Ancrum
Quote of the Week Bendigo Bank Fun Run! New Sponsor- Bendigo Osteo
Do Your Best- Pursue Excellence
“Having dreams is easy.
What’s hard is the work it takes
to make them come true”.
– Wilsonism.
Not long now– coming up Sunday the 2nd of November.
Our Team Is Growing- which is fantas4c! We now have over 60 par4cipants signed up ready to run or walk and have a new sponsor for the
team– Bendigo Osteo! (03) 5443 3676
There’s s9ll 9me to sign up– follow the link below!
h;p://bendigobankfunrun.gofundraise.com.au/
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Wellbeing- Student Safety Survey Results
NAME IT
Students were asked ‘How happy & safe do you
feel at school?’
• Gives you a good picture of school safety.
• Indicates students feel very safe at school.
Students were asked ‘If you’ve been bullied what
did you do about it?’
- Indicates that students are using ‘Name It’.
- A variety of strategies are being used. Renaming it will be
an area to focus on throughout Term 4.
BYSTANDER
Students were asked ‘Have you seen someone
being bullied? If so what did you do about it?’
•
Indicates the ‘Name It’ strategy is being used to
support our Bully Stoppers Program– ‘Make A
Stand, Lend A Hand.’
Summary of Results: We know ‘Name It’ is being used as a strategy throughout the school, which is fantas4c. √
Analysis of the results from the Student Safety Survey indicate greater focus around steps 3 & 4 of our ’Name It’
Strategy. This is ‘re-naming it’ un4l the child gets the desired outcome. We will be explicitly teaching these steps in
Term 4 and encouraging students to ’Name It’ to a teacher un4l the issue is resolved.
Being able to use strategies and independently deal with issues helps develop conﬁdence and resilience in kids. One
of our goals in our new strategic plan is to build stronger resilience in our students so that they can deal with the
challenges that life throws at them.
Wellbeing Team
YMCA COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
We welcome all our school community members to our
free breakfast each Tuesday morning in the Gym complex star!ng at 8.00 am. It has been great to have a number of parent volunteers this year. They work alongside
our students from the Human Powered Vehicle (HPV)
team, our regular business volunteers and the Execuve
of the YMCA Eaglehawk.
Research demonstrates that we con!nue to eat a similar
breakfast all our lives! Thus it is so important that we
have a substan!al and healthy breakfast! Come along to
the Community Breakfast and join in the fun; it is a great
way to start the day!
Qkr Payment App
Remember Qkr is available for Canteen orders, OSHCare payments, Uniform orders,
Camps and other school payments.
Book Club
Orders due back Friday, 24 October.
Coming Soon:
“2 for 1”
Book Fair
Saturday Morning Tennis at Marong will commence on
Saturday 18th October.
All levels are welcome.
8.30 am start
Enquiries:
Rob Pollock 5435-2295
Ros Comer 5438-7228

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