Principal’s Prattle Moe South Street Primary School Volume 17 Issue 4 2nd March, 2017 DATES FOR THE DIARY 7th Mar—School Athletics Carnival 11th Mar—AFL match BBQ 17th Mar— Curriculum Day—no students at school 21st Mar—School Council 22nd Mar—School Photos 30th Mar—School Fun Run 31st Mar—End of Term 1 P.A.R.T. Positive Accountability Respect Teamwork MELC CAR PARK – ONE WAY DROP OFF AREA Latrobe Shire traffic engineers have been investigating traffic and pedestrian safety concern at the MELC car park. They have observed and raised concerns in relation to: Congestion due to people in cars stopping to chat during pick up and drop off times. Congestions as cars are coming into the drop off zone from both directions. Cars reversing out in both directions. Potential of children running out into the busy car park and roadway. High level of pedestrian activity. In order to address these issues, Latrobe Shire are going to trial changes to the current road conditions. The changes will involve changing the pick up/drop off section of the road to a one way section. The parking spaces will also be changed to angle parking. The trial will begin in March. This will be for a 6 month period. If you would like to view a map of the changes, they are on the notice board opposite the office and on the notice board opposite the student toilets. Fowler Street and South Street Intersection The Latrobe City will begin works shortly of the construction of a roundabout at the Fowler St and Vale St intersection. Unfortunately this will result in the flagged pedestrian crossing at this intersection to be closed. Children will be encouraged to use the crossing further up the road closer to South St. For parents and staff that use Fowler St to access South St, there will be detours put in place during the works. Further information will be forwarded via the Skool Bag App when we have been no- tified. Closure Day 17 th March 2017 On Friday 17 th March we will be having a whole school closure day where the staff will be off site to attend a Professional learning day on Understanding Poverty. Snippets 2017 TERM DATES Term 1 : 30 Jan—31 Mar Term 2 : 18 Apr—30 Jun Term 3 : 17 Jul—22 Sept Term 4 : 9th Oct—22 Dec
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Principal’s Prattle
Moe South Street Primary School
Volume 17 Issue 4 2nd March, 2017
DATES FOR THE DIARY
7th Mar—School Athletics Carnival 11th Mar—AFL match BBQ 17th Mar—Curriculum Day—no students at school 21st Mar—School Council 22nd Mar—School Photos 30th Mar—School Fun Run
31st Mar—End of Term 1
P.A.R.T. Positive Accountability Respect Teamwork
MELC CAR PARK – ONE WAY DROP OFF AREA
Latrobe Shire traffic engineers have been investigating traffic and pedestrian safety concern at
the MELC car park. They have observed and raised concerns in relation to:
Congestion due to people in cars stopping to chat during pick up and drop off times.
Congestions as cars are coming into the drop off zone from both directions.
Cars reversing out in both directions.
Potential of children running out into the busy car park and roadway.
High level of pedestrian activity.
In order to address these issues, Latrobe Shire are going to trial changes to the
current road conditions. The changes will involve changing the pick up/drop off
section of the road to a one way section. The parking spaces will also be changed
to angle parking.
The trial will begin in March. This will be for a 6 month period.
If you would like to view a map of the changes, they are on the notice board opposite the
office and on the notice board opposite the student toilets.
Fowler Street and South Street Intersection
The Latrobe City will begin works shortly of the construction of a roundabout at the
Fowler St and Vale St intersection.
Unfortunately this will result in the flagged pedestrian crossing at this intersection to
be closed. Children will be encouraged to use the crossing further up the road closer
to South St.
For parents and staff that use Fowler St to access South St, there will be detours put
in place during the works.
Further information will be forwarded via the Skool Bag App when we have been no-
tified.
Closure Day 17th March 2017
On Friday 17th March we will be having a whole
school closure day where the staff will be off site to
attend a Professional learning day on Understanding
We will be holding our school Athletics Sports day on Tuesday
7th March. This will be an all-day event held at Joe Carmody
Aths track in Newborough. The children will be travelling to
the track via bus.
This is a fun day for all children. To help make the day run
smoothly we do need parent helpers. If you are able to help,
please see Mr Bill Rilen.
Don’t forget to keep up to date with
things happening around the school by
downloading the Skoolbag App!
Available free for iPhone and Android.
BOOK CLUB
Issue 2 Book Club brochures were distributed to students this week. The orders are due back by 16th March. Some great books and re-sources are available to encourage your child/ren to read. The school also receives rewards for each order placed.
Office News
Financial Assistance in the form of CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund) is available again in 2017. Parents who hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent may be eligible.
The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps,
excursions or sporting activities to benefit your child.
The annual amount is $125 per student.
Application forms are available from the
notice board in the office foyer or download from www.educaiton.vic.gov.au/csef.
Head Lice
We have had a reported case of head lice at the school. Must be the hot weather!!
Please check your child/ren’s hair and treat if necessary. Let’s try and elimi-
School photo envelopes were sent home today.
Each student will receive their own individual
photo flyer and envelope. Parents are able to or-
der online using credit card or send cash along in
the envelope provided. Please place the correct
amount into the envelope. The office cannot be
responsible for providing change.
Family envelopes are also available at the office. Wednesday, 22nd March
