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#Friday February 28th Peter ’s Project Student Leaders Conference Gr. 6 Thursday March 6th Playgroup Monday March 10th Labour Day - NO SCHOOL Tuesday March 11th PUPIL FREE DAY Wednesday March 12th Grease the Musical Excursion Tuesday March 18th School Council 7.30PM Friday March 21st House Sports at Brauerander Park Monday March 24th-28th Parent/Teacher Conference Week Thursday March 27th Playgroup

HEAT UP ROSTER TERM 1 HELP REQUIRED PLEASE!

Thursdays, 12.30 - 1.00 pm in the Multi Purpose Room #

Feb. 27th Linda Robinson Mar. 6th Seona Poynton Mar. 13th Denise Negre Mar. 20th Denise Negre Mar. 27th Denise Negre Apr. 3rd VACANT

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y TO YO U . . . . JACK MADDEN 1ST MARCH

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12 MANIFOLD STREET#WOOLSTHORPE VIC 3276##PHONE: (03) 5569 2241#FAX: (03) 5569 2470#Email: woolsthorpe.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

February 27th, 2014!

If you have any Newsletter inclusions, please email them to: ireland.susan.s1@edumail.vic.gov.au before 1pm Wednesdays or contact Suzi at school.

REMEMBER TO SEND FORKS & SPOONS FOR YOUR CHILD’S HEAT UP

IF NEEDED PLEASE!

LOST!!One iPad Stand. This has disappeared from a

classroom.!If you have spotted one that does not belong to

you, please return it to school ASAP

#PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT The feedback from parents about our Information Night on Tuesday was very positive and great way to start the year off. This was an opportunity we believe to be clear on how we work together to support your child’s learning and development, specifically in Literacy and Numeracy. The parents who attended Tuesday night I’m sure are much more aware of what’s happening in their child’s classroom and have ways to help with reading and maths at home. Thank you to staff for again working outside their expected hours to run these important information sessions for parents. #PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES At the Information Night parents began signing up for their Parent Teacher appointments. Parent Teacher Conferences are available for all parents who wish to see their child’s teacher. Here are the dates teachers are free from 1.00pm – 7.00pm. # Monday March 24 Mr Miller (5/6) Tuesday March 25 Mrs Austen (1/2) Wednesday March 26 Mr Boyd (2/3) Thursday March 27 Miss Fryer (3/4) Monday March 31 Miss Daly (Prep) SCHOOL COUNCIL 2014 After our nominations closed last Friday I am happy to announce that our School Council members for 2014 are Sam Robinson, Karen Mahoney, Tory Robinson, Roma Britnell, Trevor Hirst, Simon Cuzens, Danielle Gladman, Simon Poynton, Ben Miller, Sarah Daly, Simon Perry, Samantha O’Keefe (PFA rep) and Emma McRae (PFA rep). Our School Council members are all very approachable and willing to hear parent’s feedback and ideas. School Councils play a key role in Victorian government schools. Participating as a School Council member is a rewarding experience. The School Council supports the Principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students. Our Annual Implementation Plan for 2014 can be accessed via our website. Here is the link- http://woolsthorpeps.global2.vic.edu.au/strategic-plan/ #ABSENCE If your child is absent from school, you are required to give a reason for the absence in writing to the child’s teacher, dated and signed. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill. A sick child does not enjoy school and the school does not have the facilities to provide necessary nursing care. Parents will be called to pick up sick children. Student absences are monitored closely by the school and parents notified of any unexplained absences. #TWITTER Each day things change and places look different. Teachers are making sure learning programs are fun and suited to our learners’ needs. This year we are sharing our learning at school via twitter so families can see firsthand all the great things students are learning about. Please follow us @woolsthorpeps #REMINDERS House Sports Brauerander Park Friday March 21st. As in past years this is a great family event and we encourage everyone to come along on the day and join in on the fun. Our family Welcome BBQ will be on this day also. The BBQ, along with salads will be provided by the Parent & Friends Association (PFA). No buses will run on the House Sports Day, parents will need to make arrangements for students to be at Brauerander Park by 8.45am. Events will start at 9.00am, any parents who can help on the day with events and activities please contact Mr Miller. #*If your contact details or email have change at any time please ensure these are changed at school with Jodie. We must have up to date information and phone numbers in case of an emergency. ##########ALL PARENTS MUST HAVE TIQBIZ FOR IMPORTANT MESSAGES & EMERGENCIES #Follow Us on Website- http://woolsthorpeps.global2.vic.edu.au #Simon Perry | Principal | Woolsthorpe Primary School Respect Excellence Care Teamwork

Principal’s Report

_____________________________________________ # # # # # # #Hawkesdale Childcare operates from The Hawkesdale & #District Family Services Centre in Mitchell Street.##We are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am #to 5.00pm.##Current vacancies exist.##Please call Dianne on 5560 7356 for enquiries or just simply#call into the centre.#############################

STOP THE ROT - Dental information for your children #• Teeth should be cleaned twice daily • Frequent snacking on sweet foods and drinks will make teeth more prone to tooth decay (rot) • Wear a mouth guard if you are playing a contact sport • Don’t wait for a problem with your teeth before having them checked • Have a regular dental check up #

All children from birth to the end of primary school are eligible for dental care at South West Healthcare.

For those with a Health Care or Pension Card, it’s FREE! A Nominal fee is required for children without Health Care or Pension

Cards Secondary school aged children who have a Health Care or Pension Card are also eligible for dental care at South

West Healthcare Please Phone to enquire about you Child’s eligibility on

Phone: 5564 4250 South West Dental Services - Warrnambool

Community Health Building, Koroit Street, Warrnambool #Phone: 5551 8347

South West Dental Services – Hamilton 2 Roberts Street

Hamilton

FOR SALE #Kids Timber Table Perfect Condition

Kids have outgrown it! $25.00

Ph: 0400 508 188

HAWKESDALE & PURNIM DISTRICTS TENNIS ASSOCIATION INC.!

Results after Round 16!A GRADE!Illowa/Mailors Flat 5-42 def Minhamite Red 4-34#Wangoom Owls 8-51 def Woolsthorpe 1-18#Broadwater Green forfeited to Hawkesdale#B GRADE!Willatook 6-49 def Wangoom Hawks 3-29#Broadwater White 7-51 def Minhamite Yellow 2-28##A GRADE!Illowa/Mailors Flat# # 136#Hawkesdale# # # 124#Wangoom Owls## 120#Minhamite Red# # 105#Woolsthorpe # # # 83#Broadwater Green# # 47##B GRADE!Broadwater White# # 73#Willatook# # # 72#Wangoom Hawks# # 71#Minhamite Yellow# # 37#

Hawkesdale & District Family Services Centre.

66 Mitchell Street, Hawkesdale. VIC. 3287. ABN: 28 492 905 417

Ph: 03 5560 7356 Fax: 03 5560 7367

FOR SALE!Brauer Shorts $20(will fit boys Year 10+)#

Phone: 5569 2132

NWFNC Junior Football Training Commencement Dates!

U14’s! Tuesday 4th March!U12’s! Thursday 13th March!

Bushfield Rec Reserve starting from 4.30pm.!

All new and old players most welcome!!

www.northwarrnamboolfc.vcfl.com.au

TO GIVE AWAY 2 Barnevelder Roosters to give

away. #Please phone 0414 371 518 if

you’re interested.

ONLY 1 LEFT!

Want to know more about what your child is learning at school & find out all the great things they are doing?

FOLLOW US!!@woolsthorpeps

!stay updated!!see our learning programs in action !!find out what your child is learning about and be able to ask questions and support your child's learning! !

TWITTER!!

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Thursday 27th March 2014

6.00pm Onwards

BYO Picnic Rug/Food

Bushwahzee Bush Band(Felix Meagher)

Koroit and District Kindergarten presents a

Community children will be performingLight refreshments available

Come and join in this family community event

any queries emailkoroit.districtkindergarten@gmail.com

or telephone 0428 466 129

Gold CoinDonation

All Welcome

BBQ is

available if

required

KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM TERM 1

As per the note that went home earlier this week, our Kitchen Garden Program starts up next week and we require parent volunteers to help the students cook up a storm! #Many thanks to those parents who have already volunteered their time - we realise that time is very precious and work sometimes prohibits us from being able to help out. If there is another day that would suit better, please let Suzi know and we can look at that for next term. #If you can spare some time as a class co-ordinator or volunteer, we would really appreciate it! Don’t forget Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles are welcome to help too!

KITCHEN GARDEN TIMETABLE TERM 1 #DATE CLASS CO-ORDINATOR VOLUNTEERS #Tue 4/3/14 Gr. 5/6 Linda Robinson Kylie Flenley Vacant Vacant #Tue 18/3/14 Gr. 1/2 Tory Robinson Christine Chambers Helen Stuart Sally Banks #Thur 20/3/14 Gr. 2/3 Vacant Nicole Cuzens Elissa Taylor Kylie Flenley #Tue 25/3/14 Gr. 3/4 Tracey Wright Tory Robinson Vacant Vacant #Tue 1/4/14 Prep Elissa Taylor Sam O’Keefe Kylie Flenley Sharon Purcell Tanya Khourdajian ##If you are a little daunted at the thought of co-ordinating a class, there are tried and tested recipes at school, ring and have a chat - it’s not as bad as you may think! The students have all done the program before (except for the Preps) so they know what to expect. All staff and students really appreciate the effort made by our parent volunteers. This year the students will be a little more hands-on in the veggie garden - as we are no longer a building site! This will provide them with more links between what they plant and nurture and what they harvest and cook, enhancing their learning. #If you have any further queries, please contact Tory Robinson on 0414 895 585 or contact Suzi at the school on 5569 2241.

Port Fairy Folk Festival March 8th & 9th

Saturday, 8th March #8am-12pm 12pm-4pm 4pm-8pm #VACANT (Team Leader) VACANT (Team Leader) VACANT (Team Leader) VACANT (Trailer) Tracey Wright VACANT VACANT Mandy O’Connell VACANT Katie Thornley VACANT (12-6pm) VACANT (12-6pm) #Sunday, 9th March #8am-12pm 12pm-4pm 4pm-8pm #Suzi Ireland (Team Leader) VACANT (Team Leader) VACANT (Team Leader) Seona Poynton Alison Nicolson Alison Nicolson (Trailer) Heather Brian Elissa Taylor Tracey Taylor Katie Thornley Ingrid Teggatz VACANT (12-6pm) VACANT (12-6pm)

Yes, it’s that time of year again and we’re gearing up for the Folk Festival Pancake Shifts! Our Pancake Stall is a major fundraiser

for the PFA, allowing us to provide that little extra for our students. If you can spare a few hours (or a relative or neighbour is happy to

help out) please call Bek Hirst on 0429 198 365.

We love to see as many new faces as possible, so if you’ve never done a Pancake Shift before, please don’t be deterred by the unknown! Get a group

of friends together or just join a shift that suits - you’ll meet new people (and we’re all awesome), have a great time, listen to some tunes on the

Railway Green AND be raising money for your kids at the same time! It’s a WIN-WIN!

Hope to see you all there!