Principal Notes! Times flies when you are having fun, and we are already nearly two weeks through term 4, it’s very
hard to believe.
Safety of our children is of utmost importance to our school community.
It has been observed that a number of families are entering the school car
parks (the staff and Hive car park) at the busiest times of the day. This
places all our families and particularly our children at risk. We have two
families that can enter the car park under the fundraising event of the Car
Park auction. No other families are to enter the car park between the
times of 8.45am and 9am, also 3.20pm and 3.45pm. These are the
busiest traffic times and children coming to or leaving school are placed at
great risk if cars continue to be entering and exiting the car park areas at these times. We ask that
you consider the safety of all in our community and do not use these car parks at the mentioned
peak periods.
This week we had students attend Hoop time. As always the students set personal
and team goals and tried their best, well done to all the students. We wish to thank
the parents for transporting the students to the event.
We also have a number of students participating in the Regional Athletics this week
and we wish them all the best and can’t wait to hear about their experience.
With only 5 weeks to go, the Fete preparations are in full swing. We are
currently requesting items for class hampers (to be taken to the
classroom) and donations of blocks of chocolate and bottles of soft
drink. Please support our class stalls by grabbing an item when you are
next shopping.
Hearing from the students, celebrating their achievements is what learning is
all about. Last week we heard from a number of students across the school
who have set goals to achieve this term. Today we hear from some of our year
6 students who have set goals, aimed high, confronted the challenge and hit the
target in achieving their goals with metaphors and similes.
I see different to everyone else.
They see a tree, I see a castle as tall as the Eiffel Tower.
They see a big cardboard box, I see a Viking boat sailing across the icy sea.
They see a stick, I see a sword as bright as the burning sun.
I may see differently, but I'm still human - just an odd one!
Kaelin.
I am sure you’ll agree this is fabulous work. Well done everyone!
Have a wonderful weekend and keep smiling!
Kerri Emonson
Assistant Principal
I’m as fast as a cheetah, when I am on
the running track.
I’m a dazzling runner!
I’m as tired as a sloth, when I’m in bed.
I’m as annoying as a cockatoo, when
I’m in school.
This is me. I am Curtis!
I sit transfixed like a rock.
My thumbs move like the wind with the joysticks.
My mind races like a computer calculating,
I am one with the controller.
My eyes are glued to the screen.
I feel like I am indestructible.
That is me. I am Nick!
I'm as funny as a clown, sometimes.
I ride my motorbike as fast as a cheetah,
when I'm on my uncle's property.
I ride my scooter like a wild thunderstorm.
When I'm camping, I get smelly as a
skunk.
This is me, Henry.
I grip onto the ball like an ape,
Scaring my opponents.
I am like a cheetah,
Running past my enemies.
I am a tiger in defence,
Stalking my prey, the ball.
I jump as high as a monkey,
Slamming the ball into the net.
Basketball is my personal jungle.
By Chris
I speed down the basketball court like a cheetah.
My enemies are sloths.
It’s me versus the ring.
But then someone as quick as lightning comes up
behind me.
I am panicked, like a kid at their first job interview.
This is me on the basketball court.
By Charlotte
I play my saxophone like a songbird in the mornings.
When I dance my feet take control, like a puppet on strings.
I'm fierce as a charging rhino in the dojo.
When I wave my paint brush I produce art that is colourful as a peacock's tail.
My life's a jungle and I am David.
As fast as an ostrich, when I’m on the running track.
As strong as a kangaroo, when I’m doing cardio.
A brain that is a well-oiled machine in the classroom.
My limbs are plasticine when I’m dancing.
This is me, Elena.
OFFICE NEWS ……………… Spare Clothing During the winter months in particular, we often find that children may need a change of socks. Could you please ensure that your child has a spare pair of socks in their bag at all times.
Lyndall & Deb
UNIFORM SHOP
The RHSports Retail Showroom at 12/100 New Street, Ringwood will be closed all day on Thursday October 26th. Online ordering however will not be affected on this day. Normal trading will resume on Friday October 27th at 9.00am.
GRADE 6 HOODIE & SPORT TOPS ORDERS Order information was sent home recently will all Grade 4 and Grade 5 students.
Samples are available for sizing in the office. Please note that this is the only
opportunity for ordering and the final day for orders is Saturday 28th October. No
Late Arrivals Please remember to sign your child in at the office if they are late for school. If your child will not be attending school on any day, please either call the office on 9801 1900 or email [email protected]
If anyone is interested in helping out please contact either the office or a member of the fete committee.
Class Stall Hamper
Prep A Plants Baby (gender neutral)
Prep B Lob-A-Choc Younger Girls (under 9yrs)
1 A Snow Cones Younger Boys (under 9yrs)
1 B Ring-O-Bottle Older Girls (9yrs plus)
2 A Lucky Dip Gourmet Food
2 B Strawberries & Chocolate All About Him (Adult Male)
3 A Cake Stall Family Fun
4 A Fairy Floss Arts & Crafts
3/4 C Lolly Shop All About Her (Adult Female)
5 A Devonshire Tea Older Boys (9yrs plus)
6 A Canteen Gardening
5/6 C 2nd Hand Toys & Books Party Time
If you are doing a toy clear out please consider bringing your unwanted toys to the office for our 2nd toy stall! We are also wanting to get any kids books that your family may have grown out of, non-fiction books for children or recipe books would also be great
Each classroom has picked a hamper and we ask if families are able to send something along that fits that theme to add to the hamper. The completed hampers will then be added to the silent auction on the day of the fete.
Some class stalls may need assistance with supplies for the day. Please keep an eye on Flexibuzz to see if there is a way that you may be able help.
BOOK CLUB ORDERS Please remember if you are ordering online that it is possible to tick ‘gift order’ and
the order will be held at the office for collection.
WASPS DANCE CLUB! Please save the dates for our Music & Dance Concert: Wednesday 1st November 7pm and the School Fete performance: Saturday 18th November commencing approx. 4pm (time to be confirmed).
AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR OPEN DAY Congratulations to the girls who recently took part in the AGC assessment workshop at school. By now you should have received your personalised assessment report. The AGC will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 29th October and we hope that you will be able to join us. Everyone is welcome to come along to the Open Day which will give girls the opportunity to try a complimentary class and attend an information session. For further information, please contact the AGC on 9859 6499 or visit www.ausgirlschoir.com.au
GUITAR LESSONS As mentioned in previous Newsletters, we have a new Guitar Teacher at WASPS. If you are interested in your child having Guitar Lessons,
please call Frank Deak on 0403 051 993 or call at the office for an Enrolment Form.
DON’T FORGET THAT WEDNESDAY IS BANKING DAY!
2017 Reward Items –
Pencil + Tech Case – Term 4
Epic Earphones – Term 4
To redeem a Reward, students must send a note indicating their Reward
choice with their 10 Silver Dollarmites Tokens to school with their
