Important Dates &

Upcoming Events

Thursday 1st Nov.

5/6 Expo

4:15 - 6:15 pm

Friday 2nd Nov.

First day of Surf Groms

Year 6’s

Saturday 3rd Nov.

Port Fairy Show

Wednesday 21st -

Friday 23rd Nov.

Year 5/6 Camp

Sovereign Hill

Tuesday 27th Nov.

Curriculum Day

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 27th Nov.

Finance Meeting

5 pm

Thursday 29th - Friday

30th November:

Year 2 Sleepover

Wednesday 5th Dec.

School Council

Meeting

7 pm

Tuesday 11th Dec.

Uniform Shop

8:30 - 10 am

Friday 21st Dec.

Last day of Term 4

November 1st, 2018

Term 4, Week 4

Last week Tracey Gray was a guest presenter at the SAKG professional

development day in Collingwood. Cath VanEngelen attended as well

and has reported back that it was very informative and they learnt a lot.

An observation noted was that they are one of the few of the original

schools who are still continuing the program. Personally, I reflected how

lucky we are to have an experienced and dedicated teacher

co-ordinating the program at our school. Both Cath and Tracey have a

passion for delivering this part of our curriculum to maximise the learning

opportunities for the students.

The Junior School Council (JSC) met last week and discussed a number of

agenda items. They would like to hold either a pyjama and movie day or

host a coin trail to raise money for a Christmas charity. They have decid-

ed to buy a rotating compost bin to help with composting food waste at

school. We spoke about organising a House Day on the last Monday of

term. They also considered a proposal from a group of students who play

soccer on a dirt patch on the side of the school. They want to put syn-

thetic grass down. The JSC agreed that they would help with this project.

Well done to Ella and Jordyn who recently competed in a public speaking

competition at Brauer College. They had to give a prepared speech and

then had 5 minutes to prepare an impromptu 1 minute speech. Both girls

thought it was a great experience.

This afternoon the students and teachers in the 5/6 area are presenting a

5/6 Expo to showcase the skills and knowledge learnt during the year. This

has been quite a task putting this event together and I thank the teachers

for their enthusiasm and commitment. I would also like to thank the

parents who have helped prepare food during the kitchen class. A big

congratulations to the students for the creation of their interviews which

will be presented as a movie. I am really looking forward to seeing it all

come to life!

Good luck to all the students who have entered items into the Port Fairy

Show. Thank you to Maree and all the staff for their assistance in

preparing the entries. The Parents and Friends group are holding a stall

selling lemonade, homemade goodies and coffee which I’m sure will be

a great success. Thank you to all those in our school community who

have assisted this by donating goods, offering to help on the day and

preparing the sale items. Your efforts are valued and appreciated!

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5/6 Expo TONIGHT

Please note that the 5/6 Expo will be held tonight from 4:15—6:15 pm.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the event (see page 2 for further detail)

5/6 Expo TONIGHT

Please note that the 5/6 Expo will be held tonight from 4:15 - 6:15 pm. Tickets must be

purchased from the office prior to the event. Some tickets will also be available to

purchase from the school kitchen at the Expo.

Next week we have our annual PFCS school cup involving the Grade 6 and their foundation

buddies. This is a much loved tradition and involves the buddies making a costume piece

and then racing each other in heats. Families are welcome to attend and racing begins

between 2:15 and 2:30pm.

Also on Tuesday, Debbie Dowell our Literacy Leader is holding a Parent forum from 7pm in

her classroom. The presentation will be focussed on the Sounds Write approach to teaching

phonics and phonemic awareness.

Finally, I will be taking Long Service Leave for a week from Thursday 8th to Wednesday 14th

of November. Following this, I am attending a principal conference in Lorne on the 15th and

16th of November. During my absence members of the Executive Leadership team; Cyn-

thia, Dean and Debbie will be in charge.

…...Kath

Please note these awards will be presented at tomorrow’s assembly starting at 2:55pm

0/1C - Kooper Brown

For using determination and persistence in Runners Walkers. Well done

Kooper, keep up the great running!

0/1W - Harry Taylor

For always being kind to his classmates and bringing a positive attitude to his

learning. Good work Harry!

1/2A - Kaitlin Neal

For always showing kindness to others and never expecting anything in

return.

1/2D - Lexie Dwyer

For using teamwork in the classroom by including others in group work.

3/4E - Talia Hauraki

For her determination and enthusiasm to do her personal best in everything

she does at school. You are a great role model Talia. Well Done!

3/4D - Mirakye Evans

For challenging herself and taking pride in all that she achieves.

3/4M - Cooper McPherson

For showing great (and appropriate) humour when working with his teacher

during maths sessions.

5/6D - Kasey Hocking

For continually setting high standards for herself in her school work and being

able to provide humour within the classroom.

5/6H - Isaac Purcell

For composing his Sovereign Hill letter with outstanding descriptions and

ideas.

5/6S - Oscar Hughes

For your never ending perseverance and determination. Continue to build

upon your strengths and flourish within our school community.

Foundation/1/2’s

Next Tuesday we will be having our annual run of the Port Fairy Cup. Foun-

dation students will race with their Grade Six buddy. In Reading we are

learning how to read the pictures to improve our comprehension. In Writing

we are finishing our focus on information reports and in Maths we are contin-

uing our focus on time.

Grade 3/4’s

We have been having a great time following up our Camp in class with gra-

phing of the most popular activities in Maths and thank you letters in writing.

In Reading we have been focusing on figurative language such as ‘pull up

your socks!’ Runners/walkers is well and truly on the way with laps building

up fast. Not to mention fitness!

Weather is also warming up so please remind your children to be sunsmart!

Grade 5/6’s

We have put the word out for some help with transportation to Surf Groms,

however before it can happen there is paperwork that must be completed

regarding consent and insurance. We will notify you next week. Therefore,

we will be walking to East Beach this week (2nd) and aim to have helpers for

the 9th Nov. The 5/6 Expo is a new initiative, so we hope that you support it

by coming along and celebrating your child’s work. Sovereign Hill letters

have been completed and will be sent next week. The 5/6 staff were ex-

tremely pleased with the quality and effort that students put into their letter.

School Production Photos

Photos from the 2018 School Production will be available to purchase from the office as of

tomorrow (Friday 2nd November). You may view the photos at the front desk in the office.

To order a photo/s, please either fill out the below form or contact the office. We will need

to receive all orders by Friday November 16th.

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School Production 2018 - Photo Order Form

Please see the front desk at the office to view the photos & corresponding photo numbers.

Name______________________________

Photo number/s_____________________ Size_____________

6” x 4” - $1.00

8” x 6” - $5.00

12” x 8” - $10.00

Quantity_____________________________

Total amount enclosed: ______________

CURRICULUM DAY—NO SCHOOL

Please note that there will be Curriculum Day on Tuesday 27th November, and

therefore students will not be required to attend school on this day.

Remembrance Day Poppies The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. ... Once the conflict was

over the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwise barren

battlefields. The significance of the poppy as a lasting memorial symbol to the fallen

was realised by the Canadian surgeon John McCrae in his poem In Flanders Fields.

This year poppies will be for sale at the School Office. $1, $2, $5.

Please refer to the entry form on the reverse side.

If you wish to pre-order your child/ren’s lunches for Term 4, please collect a Menu from

the office.

Orders can be placed on a casual basis by sending $6 in an envelope that is clearly

marked with “Café Lunch” and the child’s name.

Next week’s menu:

Tuesday: Sausage Rolls (DF, GF, V)

Wednesday: Spaghetti Bolognaise (DF, GF)

Thursday: Cheese burgers

SAKGP Cooking Classes: Please also note that when your child is participating in the

SAKGP cooking classes each fortnight they will be sharing a small lunch together. This

consists of a taste from each of the dishes prepared during the session. You may wish to

pack a snack and a small lunch to suit your child's needs.

FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY

Thank you to those people who have offered to help with the

preparation of our fresh fruit each Friday morning.

We are looking for parent helpers for just a short time each Friday

morning (up to an hour at the most) preparing fruit platters and

taking them to classrooms.

Please let Ally or Jenni know of your preferred day/s or write your name down on the

roster at the front office.

TERM 4 ROSTER

Week 4: November 2nd Sue Rendell Emily Wilson

Week 5: November 9th Helper needed Helper needed

Week 6: November 16th

Week 7: November 23rd

Week 8: November 30th

Week 9: December 7th

COMMUNITY NEWS

For any families wanting to go on the Port Fairy Show membership mail out:

Port Fairy Show is on Saturday 3rd November.

$20 includes entry into Port Fairy show for 2 adults and 3 children. This is a

discounted price prior to show day.

Please contact Isabel McLaren on 55681226