30 May 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians

The Year 3 and 4 students had a fabulous time at Arrabri Lodge, thoroughly

enjoying all the different opportunities. I visited the campers on Thursday and

loved seeing all the happy faces of the students. A big thank you to all the parents

and staff who attended. Robyn Fraser led the camp and the following people ably

supported her: Marina Redmile, Ellen Kiel, Jeremiah Juric, Jess O’Reilly,

Meika Hubble, Andrea Perrin, Wes Minster, Anna Papamichael, Grant Puglia,

Adrian Chippini (Tamika), Mukund Patel (Devanshi), Daniel Loukidis (Amelia and

Isabella), Nicole Delacey (Charlie and Darcy), Nicole Picarello (Christian and

Julian), Mary Diamond (Ella), Matt Rowe (Zoey), Sohail Siddiqui (Luca), Danni

Bayes (Rosie) and Howard Abbey (Richard).

We had a very positive response to Education Week with many visitors to the

school. They were very impressed with the students’ focus on their work and many

comments were made about the warm welcome visitors felt when visiting

classrooms.

Thanks to the parents who helped out on the working bee. A lot was achieved in

making the school grounds presentable for open week.

If you are in the playground please visit the vegetable boxes located near the Regal

Avenue entrance. Kathryn Manago and her helpers are decorating them with a

theme reflecting the Koorie seasons. The boxes look fantastic.

Jeremiah Juric has moved onto a new position with a book publisher and the new

teacher in Year 3 is Nicole Veis. We wish Jeremiah all the best in his new

endeavours. He has promised to keep in touch with Donburn. Please introduce

yourself to Nicole and make her feel welcome to our school.

Kind regards

Julie

Thursday 31 May Years 5/6 Winter sports

Friday 1 June P&F Meeting 9am. All welcome.

Assembly

Tuesday 5 - 8 June Years 5/6 Camp at Phillip Island

(see COMPASS)

Monday 11 June Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Friday 15 June Assembly

Tuesday 19 June ‘Under the Sea’ dress up day. Gold coin donation.

Thursday 28 June Chomp ‘n’ Chew

Friday 29 June End of Term 2 - 2:30pm finish. (Assembly 2pm)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

YEAR LVL EVENT EVENT DATES

Foundation Fairy Tale Incursion Tues June 5

Yr 1 Insects and Mini Beasts Frid June1

Yrs 5 / 6 Winter Sports Thurs 31 May

Qualifying Students Division Cross Country Tues June 12

Yrs 5 / 6 Camp Tues June 5 - Frid 8

COMPASS EVENTS CONSENTS/PAYMENTS REQUIRED

2018 Victoria School Holidays and Term Dates

Start Finish Length

Term 2 Monday, 16 April 2018 Friday, 29 June 2018 11 weeks

School Holidays Saturday, 30 June 2018 Sunday, 15 July 2018

Term 3 Monday, 16 July 2018 Friday, 21 September 2018 10 weeks

School Holidays Saturday, 22 September 2018 Sunday, 7 October 2018

Term 4 Monday, 8 October 2018 Friday, 21 December 2018 11 weeks

2018/2019 Holidays Saturday, 22 December 2018 Tuesday, 29 January 2019

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

Thank you to all students, parents and carers and teachers who walked

safely into school together on Friday May 18.

The rain held off and we were at Donburn in no time as we chatted along the

way, from Tunstall Square or the Edge Church.

It was a great way to start the day and to reduce traffic around Donburn.

Great effort everyone!

Mrs McInnes and the Active Travel Team

YEAR 1s HAVE A SCHOOLYARD SAFARI INCURSION

Last week Year 1 students were lucky enough to have a visit from ‘Lizzy’s

Lizards’. We were able to observe the behaviour of small animals such as

lizards, frogs and turtles including how they feed and interact with others.

Lizzy helped us identify features that help the animals adapt to their

environment and protect themselves against predators. It was so great to be

able to feel and hold the animals too! Here are some of our thoughts about

the incursion.

It was the first time I had held a snake. The skin felt smooth. - Alexis 1HS

It was the first time I saw a real desert lizard called Sandy. I got to see my

favourite kind of bird, which is a rainbow parakeet. Lily Jean 1HS

I was very happy to see a real snake and I learnt about it. Snakes can be one

of the most dangerous animals in the world. - Maya 1HS

The lizard can live in the desert.- CJ 1HS

The tail of a lizard helps it to balance. The tail can grow back if bitten off.

Amy 1HS

It was the first time I saw a blue tongue lizard do a wee. It was so funny! I got

to feel a frog too, it was smooth. - Harlan 1HS

I liked seeing all the animals but the frog was so wet and slimy! I thought the

snake was cool but it looked like it was going to bite me! -Sam 1HS

YEAR 1s HAVE A SCHOOLYARD SAFARI INCURSION

I enjoyed the green frog because it was green and it can jump high. It was a

green tree frog. It was interesting that the girl lizard had a yellow tummy and

the boy lizard had an orange tummy. Owen 1D

A stick insect looks like a stick so it can hide from danger. Evan 1D

I enjoyed holding the different types of insect. Rio 1G

It was cool to see the blue tongue lizard eat the cricket. Natasha 1G

I liked the blue tongue lizard and I loved that the snake was around my neck

Claire 1G

I didn’t know that dragon lizard scales were spiky and hard to touch. Daniel 1G

On Tuesday May 22 the Year 6 students of Donburn primary had the privilege

to go to East Doncaster Secondary College to watch their performance of little

shop of horrors.

Their costumes were bright and colourful and

added life into their performance. The actors

and singers of the play fitted and played their

roles perfectly. It was very clear they worked

hard on it. The storyline flowed smoothly and

was understandable.

The play was split into two parts by an

interval, giving us time to have a snack and

predict the rest of the story. The music suited

the mood of the play and the lighting was

dramatic when needed.

Over all, the performance was entertaining

and funny throughout. The Year 6s were very

honoured to see the result of a long time of

hard work.

By Rhea, Ewan, May, Keanu and Lauren

YEAR 6 GO TO EDSC FOR A LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

School banking is done at Donburn by parent volunteers and

the school receives a commission from the bank on the

money banked.

Banking occurs every Tuesday, so don’t forget your bank books and start

collecting your tokens for some new prizes. If you would like to apply for a

bank account, you can visit any Commonwealth branch or apply online.

Happy Banking!

SCHOOL BANKING ON TUESDAYS

YEARS 3 / 4 ARRAABRI LODGE CAMP

I liked the giant swing because they didn’t tell us when we were going to drop,

so it was very scary and exciting! – Jacinta 3K

Orienteering was really fun because you had to find all the letters that were

hidden. The hardest one was near the cabin, it was actually on the roof and

so hard to find! - Nate 3K

Flying fox was awesome because it felt scary to begin with, but when I was

actually doing it, I felt really calm and free.- Eleni 3K

YEARS 3 / 4 ARRAABRI LODGE CAMP

The ropes course was hard because there were logs that moved and you

needed to swing to get across. It was even harder because team work was

needed! - Tanvi and Kris 3K

Initiatives was really fun because there was a pretend river that we had to

use a Tarzan rope to get across. I used my problem solving skills to get a

stick to help my team to get across! - James 3K

I liked the night walk because we got to toast marshmallows on the camp fire

at the top! - Maya 3K

I liked cooking the damper because it tasted really good with the jam and

butter mixed together. It was so fun to make it! - Kris 3K

Archery was really challenging when I had to hold it with my left hand, but I

got the hang of it and I nearly shot some bullseyes. It was so hard to get it on

the bullseye. - Isaac and Danny 3K

Mini golf was really fun because you could only take eight shots at one hole.

There were some tricky parts to discover. - Charlie 3K

YEARS 3 / 4 ARRAABRI LODGE CAMP

I had fun watching Red Faces because Lily, Christopher and Allie from Year 4

got to tell the judges that they were rubbish at scoring! Allie gave Miss

O’Reilly a “doughnut”. - Jacob and Maya 3K

The games room was fun to play with my friends because there were so many games in there! - Hayden 3K

YEARS 3 / 4 ARRAABRI LODGE CAMP

CANTEEN - NEW MENU ITEMS

TRY VITINA’S NEW MENU ITEMS

HOMEMADE Spaghetti Bolognese $3.50

STEAMED RICE (160g) $2.50 (with or without soy sauce)

Coming soon...BUTTER CHICKEN with rice (250g) $4.00

Please contact Vitina on

0434 140 739

Once again we are looking for

CHICKEN SITTERS

We need help to look after our chickens each day

over the July school holidays.

(Sunday June 30 to Sunday July 15)

Check on the chickens’ food and water.

Collect eggs

Clean the coop (twice a week)

Apply at the office. There is a roster at the office and details of what

needs to be done. If you can help for a day or two, please leave your name

and phone number and we’ll give you details about the keys.

(Please note phone numbers will be given to all volunteers.)

CHICKEN SITTERS NEEDED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP OUT IN THE CANTEEN PLEASE

PE AND SPORTS REPORT

Sporting Schools

As part of the Hot Shots Program all Foundation students will receive a free tennis racquet from Tennis Australia.

The Foundation children are practicing tennis with their new racquets today and next week in P.E. The students will be taking these new racquets home next week

Anna Papamichael PE and Sports Teacher

Tee Ball - Rieschiecks Reserve, George St East Doncaster

Football - Templestowe Reserve Porter St Templestowe.

Soccer - Donvale Reserve, Doncaster Rd Donvale.

Netball - Templestowe Leisure Centre, Anderson St Templestowe.

Volleyball - Doncaster Primary School, Council St, Doncaster.

Students must bring lunch, snack and drink

Please note that payment is for both round robin days 31 May & 14 June

School sports uniform or team uniform provided.

Mouthguards and footy boots are highly recommended for football and soccer.

YEAR 5 / 6 WINTER SPORT

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALES

Second Hand Uniform Shop

OPEN Thursday May 31

9:30am - 10am

When donating items please ensure they are in

good, clean condition, labelled using the

example shown.

Regards

Shugufta - Second Hand Uniform Coordinator

Your Name

………………………………..

…………

Phone number

………………………………….…………

Description of the item (s)

……………..……………………

Selling price Donated

$………………

Clothing in good condition

Laundered

A clean bed is greatly appreciated by children who need to rest and recover in

the sick bay.

We are looking for parents able to take the sheets and pillow cases off the

bed near the office on any week day and bring them back the following week

all clean and ready for use.

Please come and see the office if you are able to be added to the

Washing Roster for 2018.

VOLUNTEERS FOR WASHING BEDDING

PARENT AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

Next P&F meeting is Friday June 1 @ 9am in the Staffroom.

Michelle Chryssafis

Donburn P & F

mishc@tpg.com.au

COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or

community group. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or

community group. No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

If you have a concern at any time regarding any issue to do with the school please feel free to mention it to

Julie Hoskin (Principal) or Jarod Ryan (Assistant Principal).

CHIMES INDIAN RESTAURANT Located at 170 Belmore Road, Balwyn, Chimes offers you an opportunity to grasp

its sumptuous look and savour their lip smacking delicacies! 10% of your bill will go towards the school and you will receive a

10% discount! ) Ph 9857 5858 for a reservation.

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)- Structured mother’s group with crèche in Doncaster for mums of kids aged 0-6

years. Two Wednesday mornings per month during school term. Socialise, eat, learn, craft and RELAX!

First session free for new mums -Call/text Donburn mum Margaret 0410 120 446 e: mops@holytrinitydoncaster.org.au.

SLAMIN TENNIS & FITNESS (800 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster) 2016 Victorian ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Coach of the Year

Vicky Lee – hosting lessons and competitions for children from 3 years of age, as well as advanced squad training, private

lessons, and lessons for Mums and Dads. No experience necessary. Simply mention Donburn Primary when booking for a

special bonus! Vicky Lee (m) 0403 129 648 or www.slamin.com.au

PRESSED FOR TIME IRONING – Free pickup and delivery $15.00 per hour. Returned back under plastic wraps. Call

Melanie on 0412 812 271.

MENDING AND ALTERATIONS – Zips, hems, lengthening, shortening, taking-in or letting-out. Grandmother and

grandfather of Emmi, Year 5 and Dean, Year 1, with over 50 years experience as a tailor and a dressmaker. Call Andrea on

9842 7860, East Doncaster.

HAIRDRESSER - please call Kathy on 0468 457 358 for an appointment.

SUKI KIDS Designer Wear - Designs by a Donburn mum. Ethically made. Girls sizes 7 - 14. Purchase online

www.sukikids.com.au. Free postage for orders $50+.

CONTINENTAL MITCHAM - Stanley Chen (Parent) Director 582 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham

e: conti.mitcham@gmail.com www.continental-tyres.com.au

SPEEDCUBE www.speedcube.com.au - Can you “solve the puzzle?” Bright and Colorful – Increases Spatial IQ Enter

discount code “donburn” for free delivery. Only for Doncaster East and surrounding areas.

CURRAWONG TENNIS CLUB (Cnr Reynolds & Springvale Roads, East Doncaster)

Extensive Junior Coaching Program Junior Groups (5-18 years), Private Lessons, Friday Social Tennis, Friday Night Junior

League, Weekend Competition, Holiday Programs & Round Robins, Free Trial and Assessment and Ladies Tennis

Mornings. Contact Club Coach Ultimate Tennis Training Gary Pitts Ph 9848 506 or 0404 028 104.

INDIVIDUAL EYELASH EXTENSIONS

Applied to each individual eyelash - No more mascara! Completely harmless to your natural lashes when applied correctly.

Home based business in Donvale, professionally trained and qualified. Call Bec 0430 318 172.

DONBURN BADMINTON

Thursday Mornings from 9:15am - 11am (a change of day and now for Dads and Mums) Come and join us at social

badminton. Bring your friends. Get to know members of Donburn community. Great exercise, even better coffee. Call or text

Allison (Raf and Asher’s mum) 0400 984 288. Even if you’ve never tried, you can cheer us on. Kiddies and bubs welcome.

Using the app - COMPASS SCHOOL MANAGER APP

Using the web link - https://donburn-vic.compass.education

or click on the link on our web site - www.donburn.vic.edu.au