Mansfield Primary School

Mansfield Primary School Apollo Street, Mansfield 3722 Telephone 5775 2325 Fax 5775 1914 Principal: Julie McInnes Assistant Principal: Tom MacMunn Email: mansfield.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.mansfieldps.vic.edu.au

Newsletter No. 15 18th Oct, 2018

Oct 18th Young Men Old Mtns Info session

Oct 19th Regional Aths-Albury Oct 26th S2S PREP Hike Oct 26th Book Club Issue 5 DUE Oct 28th Working Bee Oct 30th Prep Musical Oct 30th PREP 2019 Transition Oct 30&31 5/6 Kanga Cricket Nov 2nd S2S GD1 Hike Nov 5th Curriculum Day Nov 6th Melbourne Cup Public Holiday Nov 9th S2S GD2 Hike Nov 13th Gd 1/2 Musical Nov 13-16th S2S GD6 Camp Nov 19-21 French performances Nov 22-23rd S2S GD3 Sheepyard Camp Nov 25th Working Bee Nov 27th PREP 2019 Transition Nov 28-30th S2S GD4 STIRLING Camp Dec 21st Curriculum Day

Summit program. What better way to get to know their perspective Year 7 students then to spend an entire day hiking together. In the meantime, our Grade Prep and 6 teachers meet several times prior to transition to discuss the individual needs of each and every student. Our Kinder students will begin their 4 day transition program shortly. We cannot wait to meet each and every one of the 65 enrolled students. Having said that, if you know of any students who intend coming to MPS in 2019 and are yet to enrol, please remind them that transition planning is almost complete and the next step is setting up classes for 2019. Annie Foots Annie is a Grade 4 student at our school. Just recently, Annie was diagnosed with leukaemia. Annie is presently a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital where she will remain for quite some time followed by out of care treatment. This will prove difficult for the family, as they must remain within the boundary of Melbourne for the next 12 months. Accommodation is obviously very expensive so a close family friend has started a fundraiser aimed at providing the family with some financial assistance. If you would like to contribute, please note the following details of the Go Fund account. www.gofundme.com ‘Annie’s road to recovery.’ I spoke to Annie and her mum, Lauren, this week, they are full of optimism, and Annie is coping well with the early stage of treatment. The Bendigo Bank is asking for donations of books. These books are sold to the public and the money donated goes towards a nominated cause. The staff at the Bendigo Bank have decided to donate any future money to the Foots family for the cost of rent in Melbourne. This is a chance for us to contribute and support Annie and her family. Please donate any adult and children books, which you may no longer need and are in a good condition, to the Bendigo Bank (please drop books into the Bendigo Bank). Whilst you are at the bank, you

Principal’s Report Hello Families, You will be pleased to know that students and staff are all settled and back into the swing of things, ready for the onslaught of term 4. For our grade 6 students this is a particularly busy period. As they gear up for the School to Summit challenge, they are also beginning the exciting transition to secondary school. For many students this can be exciting time but for others it can bring bouts of anxiety and trepidation. We are very fortunate to live in small community where by everyone pulls together to ensure our students transition in a supportive environment, whether it be from Kinder to Prep or Grade 6 to Year 7. We work hard to communicate openly with both the Farmhouse and the Kinder to make a smooth transition. The Secondary School have always demonstrated positive transitional relationships. They send representatives from the school to participate in the School to

REMINDER THAT HATS ARE TO BE

WORN IN TERM 4

may find a book you wish to purchase for minimum cost, knowing your money is going towards supporting the Foots family.

Athletics Sports Congratulations to all our students who represented our region at Epping last week. According to the bus driver, we have beautifully well-mannered and behaved students (which, of course we know but appreciate being told). There were lots of PB (personal best achievements), which is what matters most. On Friday the 19th October many of our children will continue their athletic journey by continuing on to the next stage of competition, which will be held at Albury. We wish these students the very best and look forward to hearing how they go. Many thanks to Ms Jen Driessen for all her hard work in organising these events and providing our students with the opportunity to compete outside of their school. With School to Summit approaching and the several camps held in Term 4, Ms Driessen has a massive workload. We are very appreciative of her efforts and the enthusiasm she brings to her teaching position.

Mary Poppins The MUDDS production of Mary Poppins has created a buzz around town and for very good reasons. Last week the Grade 3/4’s were given the opportunity to attend and the students’ feedback was very positive. Many of our students will attend the show with their parents over the next few weeks. I would highly recommend that you purchase tickets. The show was incredible and the talent displayed was incredible. It was also exciting to see so many of our past students participating in the production. Congratulations to the MUDDS team. Cheerio Julie McInnes BOOK CLUB ISSUE 5

Scholastic Book Club Issue 7 has been sent home with your child today. This issue is due to be returned to school by Friday 26th October. Please return any orders to the book club boxes located outside the school library by this date. If you are paying by cheque please make the payment out to Mansfield Primary School. Any orders made through the Book Club LOOP system will be delivered directly to school.

EXCURSION PAYMENTS – CSEF

There are many excursions planned for this term. Please ensure that you check the balance on your family account before paying so that any credit you may have can be allocated towards these costs. Please contact the school office if you are unsure.

ABSENCES

It is essential that parents/carers contact the school to explain why children are not at school. You can call the

office, email, or submit an absence note via the Sentral App. If your child is recorded as absent without an explanation you will be contacted by SMS. Please call the office when you receive a message. Letters will also be sent home regularly during term if your child has 2 or more unexplained absences. You need to provide reasons why your child wasn’t at school against each date in the letter and return to school. Thanks for your cooperation.

MESSAGES Can families please be mindful regarding telephone calls

to the school office, especially when requesting us to pass

messages on for arrangements after school. We

understand that circumstances can change during the day

but it is more useful for the students if they know their

after school arrangements when they leave home.

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Un rendez-vous français During the next two weeks, some lucky French classes at Mansfield Primary School will be getting a visit from some French classes at Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School. The French teacher at Mansfield Steiner, Jen, will be walking some of her classes over to Mansfield Primary to perform their French plays for Grades 1/2A, 1/2B, 1/2E, 3/4D and 3/4E. These grades will also have the opportunity to practise their performances of their French plays of La Poule Maboule (Chicken Little) and Les Trois Petits Cochons (The Three Little Pigs) for the students of Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School. This practise performance is, of course, in anticipation of our Grade 1/2 and Grade 3/4 French performances for friends and families in November. We are excited about this opportunity to bring the two schools together to share what we have been learning in French class this year!

Madame Nicholson

MPS MUSICALS

Prep Musical - 30th October

Grade 1/2 Musical - 13th November

FRENCH NEWS

BUS TRAVEL FOR 2019 YEAR 7 STUDENTS—MANSFIELD SECONDARY COLLEGE

ALL families with students that will be attending Mansfield Secondary College by bus next year MUST complete a new Application to Travel Form as they will be going to a new school.

DANGEROUS PARKING AT PICK UP TIME

Please DO NOT park in the ‘no standing’ area near the crossing on Highett St. The crossing su-pervisors have said that it’s happening on a daily basis and is dangerous as other cars are unable

to see kids on the side of the road.

GARDENING CLUB The Mansfield Primary School Gardening Club has kicked off our term 4 program. In our first 2 sessions we have had around 25 students gardening. Volunteers from 1/2E did a superb job planting strawberries, while students from Prep A did an excellent job planting potatoes – they were also very enthusiastic waterers. The students also planted some flowers and learnt about the benefits of attracting bees to the garden. We have had grade 5 and 6 leaders doing a superb job of helping the younger students in the garden. Thank you to the parent volunteers who have been coming to help. To have someone to guide and mentor makes a big difference to the children’s experience in the garden. Thanks also to the families who have donated things to the vegetable garden (straw, raspberries, potatoes, tomatoes, stakes etc.) – your generosity is really appreciated. Please consider our Gardening Club if you are repotting something, or buy a punnet and have a few seedlings left over. If you would like to come in and volunteer, the Gardening Club runs on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.00. Please ensure you sign in at the office, and the office staff have sighted your Working With Children Check.

SPORTS NEWS

It was perfect weather for the Divisional Athletics carnival! We had 44 students

participate on the day, which was a great result!

There was action all day from the shot put to the relays! Well done to all students for

giving it their all and being amazing team sports and competitors.... win or loose!

“There was rivalry between the towns for the 2 top chances and there was competition

between all student participants even Mansfield...... Charlotte Kearney!!”

“It was a great day and I look forward to competing at Regional in Shot Put..... Emerson

Keatch”

“Everybody smashed their events. Absolutely loved it glad to finally get through to

Regionals... Have waited a long time for this........Molly Dunn”

“Fantastic day out. So many fast people big throws and long jumps. This generations

professionals are here and ready. Can’t wait to compete in discus at

Regionals! :)”.........Erin Brond.

TENNIS

Wednesday social 1pm all year round including school holidays All welcome, with a racquet & enthusiasm Enquiries: Rhonda Carpenter 0400 103 574 Thursday social commences Thursday 18th Octo-ber 9am Terms 4 & 1, with no play during school holidays Mums, Dads, Grandparents, anyone & everyone welcome. Just turn up with a racquet & enthusiasm Enquiries: Deb Mims 0411 149 085

Juniors commenced Saturday 13th October 9am Come & try Required to be a financial member if continuing to participate. Early Bird membership fee $30 (if paid by 01/12/18) Enquiries: Danny Cahill 0422 156 417

FOODWORKS MANSFIELD HALF MARATHON & FUN RUN

S U N D A Y N O V E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 8

FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SCHOOL TEAMS

2KM RUN Two Age Groups - Girls and Boys

Start Times: Age 10-12 - 9.45am. Age 7-9 - 10am. Entry: $12

1KM RUN

for Age 4-6 - Start Time: 10.15am Entry: $6

(please arrive 1/2 hour prior)

CASH AND MEDALS for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category.

1st $60 2nd $30 3rd $10 Presentations at approx. 10-30am - 10.45am

All runners receive a Certificate of Achievement

Get your school involved and enter the

FOODWORKS MANSFIELD

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE

WINNING SCHOOL TEAM RECEIVES

*$1,000

*Conditions apply

LAST YEAR'S WINNER WAS ST MARY'S