LETHBRIDGE PRIMARY

SCHOOL 2 Stephenson Street, Lethbridge, Vic. 3332 Phone: 03 5281 7214

Email: lethbridge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.lethbridgeps.vic.edu.au

Newsletter No. 5 2nd March 2018

CALENDAR:

March Monday 05 Art Responsible Pet Ownership

Tuesday 06 Parent Helper Program 9am Wednesday 07 Prep Rest Day Monday 12 Labour Day Public Holiday Wednesday 14 Prep Rest Day

Year 6 Leadership Conference Thursday 15 MVA Athletics at Goldsworthy Reserve – Year 3 – 6 Friday 16 Community Breakfast Monday 19 Art Tuesday 20 School Council Wednesday 22 Prep Rest Day Tuesday 27 Earth Ed Excursion - 1 / 2

BioLab Excursion – 5 / 6 Wednesday 28 Prep Rest Day Thursday 29 School Cross Country

End of Term

Congratulations to all of our award winners:

Reminders: *Parent Helper Program - Tuesday 6th March, 9am, Multipurpose Room. Please register your interest at the office. 2018 YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP On Tuesday 20th February our Year 6 students each gave remarkable speeches to the whole school, explaining why they should be voted as school captain for 2018. I was impressed with the thought that was put into the speeches and the way each of the Year 6’s demonstrated confidence and spoke with clarity. It was also brilliant to hear the school values as a common

element, which is showing how well these are becoming embedded into our school culture. Congratulations to each of our Year 6 students for delivering fantastic leadership speeches. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOOL LEADERS Following the speeches the student body voted and the results are as follows: School Captains: Georgia and Jono Vice Captains: Kendra and Joel Red House Captains: Chloe and Maison Blue House Captains: Tahlia and Jack Green House Captains: Estelle and Evan Gold House Captains: Heidi and Will Congratulations to our school leaders for 2018 and we look forward to working with you. YEAR PREP FAMILIES On Thursday 8th March The Geelong Advertiser is coming to take a group photo of all our wonderful Year Prep students, for their special publication “My First Year”. Please ensure your child is dressed in full school uniform to represent our school proudly. I will let families know when this is released. PARENT/TEACHER CONVERSATIONS: A sincere thank you for the impressive participation rate in our Parent/Teacher conversations held on Wednesday. We find

these invaluable for getting the school year off to a flying start for your child, and it is incredibly helpful when parents and teachers are working on the same page. The feedback from parents as they were leaving was very positive, indicating that the interviews are a helpful communication process for you. Always remember that you don’t have to wait for formal opportunities to meet with your child’s teacher. We are on the gate after school daily for quick chats, and you can make appointment times for anything that might need either some privacy, or a more extended conversation. As always, we really look forward to working with you towards the best possible outcomes for each of your children this year. HOT CROSS BUN DRIVE Hopefully this week you would have received a yellow ‘Hot Cross Bun Drive’ form, from your child. This is the first of our school fundraisers for 2018, raising vital money to increase our resources. Woolworths in Ballarat have done a magnificent deal for us, so we are able to sell the hot cross buns for the same price as you would get in the supermarket. They also make them fresh in store! We are offering the 6 packs of fruit, fruitless and choc chip for $3.50 each. We are asking for all orders to please be returned by Tuesday 20th March and they will be sent home with your child on Tuesday 27th March, which is only 3 days before Good Friday. We appreciate your support with this. WALK FOR JOHNO – MINI MOVERS – FUNDRAISER There was an amazing community atmosphere at Lethbridge PS yesterday for the Walk for Johno Mini Movers Fundraiser. A huge thank you to everyone for their massive support; walking with us, ticking off laps, dressing in red or donating. All led to a hugely successful event. We are proud to announce that so far we have raised $735.55 for the Heart Foundation. Donations can still be made and merchandise is still available to purchase via the website; http://doitforheart.org.au/event/walkforjohno2018 . On the final day of term, prize winners will be presented for the most money raised. Please keep donating!

VISITING ARTIST – AUSSIE ALLSORTS On the 1st of March, Tim and Ruth taught us that everyone is Australian in some way and that we are all unique. They taught us that different cultures have their own way of telling stories and showed us the story of how koalas have stumpy

tails, an Aboriginal Dreamtime Story. We were taught that when European’s sailed to Australia, they couldn’t understand each other because they spoke with many different accents and created Aussie ‘slang’. From 2000 to 2018, the country with the most people migrating to Australia was not China, not Scotland, but… New Zealand! Unfortunately, my question of, “When was Holden started?” couldn’t be answered. Overall we had a great time and learned lots of new and interesting information about Australia’s history By Michael (Year 5). We hope you have an enjoyable weekend, Emma Remilton STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Prep M KASSIDY For her wonderful writing about how she loves her

mum. Great work, Kassidy!

Grade 1 / 2C EMILY For her persistence and

determination when trying new concepts in all areas of

her learning!

Grade 1 / 2H GEORGE For his persistence and

determination to walk 10 laps for Walk for Johno!

Grade 3 / 4 M PERRY For showing persistence and

working hard on a tricky Maths concept.

Grade 3 / 4S RUBY For caring for our

environment by picking up rubbish during the Walk for Johno! Great work Ruby!

Grade 5C CHELSEA For using her initiative and writing a creative story at

home.

Grade 6B LILY For demonstrating creativity

and humour through her writing and illustrations.

Principal’s Award

FRASER For demonstrating perfect

Respect, Care and Collaboration. Thank you

Fraser for being such a helpful student.

Netball Monday 5th March at 5:00pm All Stars v Red Rockets Eliza, Jess, Kendra, Molly, Lily, Isobel, Mia M-H, Charlotte, Milly, Mia B, Estelle. No game on Monday 12th March (Holiday) Times can also be viewed on the website “sportfix YMCA Geelong”

Games start at 4.10pm, 5pm or 5.50pm at the YMCA Bannockburn on Monday nights.

Cost per game is $8.50

7 players required on the court at 1 time

School uniform required – black skort / skirt / shorts, maroon t/shirt and sports shoes.

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