TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 28 10th September, 2015

CALENDAR Saturday 12th September - State Schools Spectacular Tuesday 15th September - Art and Culture Festival Friday 18th September - Parents & Friends Free Breakfast – 8:15am

- Last Day Term Three – 2.30pm dismissal.

Term Four Monday 5th October - 9.00am First Day Term Four School Concert - Date to be announced as soon as available.

2016 PLANNING Our planning for next year continues to unfold as our teachers collaborate on the grade structure that will work best for our students in 2016. At this stage, we know we are looking at an overall enrolment increase of approximately 10 students. To further support our planning processes, we are now eager to know of any students/families that will be leaving us at the end of the year and moving to new schools. We appreciate that sometimes parents might not be able to confirm this until later in the year; however we seek your support by contacting the school ASAP if you are intending to leave Tootgarook PS.

Last Week of Term 3 It’s hard to believe that next week will be the last week of term 3. In addition to our regular Monday morning assembly, we will have a final assembly to finish the term at around 2:10 on Friday 18th September. Please note that students will be dismissed early at 2.30pm on Friday 18th

September at the conclusion of assembly.

Compulsory Hats From the start of next term we will return to the wearing of a school approved hat. Our hat

is green in colour and is designed to promote the protection of the neck and

ears as well as the face. Compulsory hats are a School Council Policy, which

will be strictly enforced.

Children who don’t wear an approved hat will be required to stay in a

sheltered area during school recess times. NO BASEBALL HAT IS OR WILL BE

APPROVED. School hats with our school logo can be purchased from Beleza Uniform Shop

in Rosebud.

Tootgarook Community Market is on Saturday 26th September during

the Term Three School Holidays. Ms Walton’s grade 3W are rostered but

more helpers are needed. Thankyou to Michelle George for offering to

assist on the day. If you can spare an hour or so – please let the office know

– thankyou!

When: Monday and Tuesday 14th and 15th September Where: The Hall, Tootgarook P.S On Monday 14th of September the Class 3 students will be performing an Indonesian song at

Assembly, as part of the Art, Music and Cultural Festival. The students look forward to seeing you there. Could all Year 3 student's please be at their classroom at 8.45 on Monday morning to get their costumes organised. If any parents are available to help for 15 minutes at this time, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Amanda Lee.

Monday after school and Tuesday morning, students’ artwork can be viewed in the hall. At this time visitors can also cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award. On Tuesday, from 3:30pm to 4pm students’ artworks can be viewed and purchased for $2 each. This is necessary to fund the prizes for the winner of each year level and the People’s Choice Award. From 4pm to 5pm instrumental learners will be performing various musical pieces both individually and in small groups. We hope to see you all there!!!

Congratulations to Bailey German, Sam Alesci-Bateman, Zack Williams and Isak Young for being runners up Premiers in the Dandenong Baseball League Under 11's Competition. Great effort for these first year baseballers to make it to the Grand Final. Congratulations also goes to Isak Young, Boneo Braves MVP for the Under 11's final series.

Prep B - Mrs Bos – Emily Walker – for improvement in her writing. Keep up the great work when planning and recording your sentences.

Prep R - Mrs. Read – Jemma Underwood – for working hard on improving your handwriting. Keep it up!

1H - Mrs Hughes - Baxta Penzo – for being a quiet achiever. Baxta always demonstrates Integrity in all that he does both inside and outside the classroom. Keep it up!

1P - Miss Perkins – Aidan Gathercole – for his improved growth in maths. Aidan has worked hard to learn about money and always has a great attitude.

2B – Mrs Baird – Baxta Penzo – for being a quiet achiever. Baxta always demonstrates Integrity in all that he does both inside and outside the classroom. Keep it up!

2J – Miss Kain – Alisha Vassallo – for her improved resilience and her wonderful, respectful attitude towards her classmates.

3A – Miss Arnold – Paige Wood – for the extra homework she is doing with her multiplication tables. Well done. I know Ms Walton loves “Knock out” with you and your sister challenging us.

3W – Ms Walton – Leigh Rosowski - for his fabulous approach to his education. Leigh is a student who enjoys learning new things and always tries his hardest. Well done Leigh. Sophie Wood – for the extra homework she is doing with her multiplication tables. Well done. I know Ms Walton loves “Knock out” with you and your sister challenging us.

4S – Miss Staley + Miss McGhee – Jorja Burrowes - For being an exceptional role model who always follows the RICH school values. We are lucky to have such a kind and caring friend in Year 4! Keep smiling, Jorja!

5Q – Miss Quintin – Bailey German – I can see that you are trying very hard to contribute to class discussions Bailey . Your volume and expression is improving and it’s fantastic to hear your point of view in our grade. Keep it up!

6W - Miss Withers – Keala Jacobson – for her effort at the district athletics. Well done Keala you tried your hardest and supported your peers. You displayed integrity and we were proud to take you to represent Tootgarook Primary School.

Art / Craft – Miss Davey -

Music - Mrs Young –

Phys Ed – Mr Kitchin – Amity Bickley – 4S- her outstanding attitude and participation on district athletics day. Well done Amity!

Indonesian – Prep – Gr 3 –

Final arrangements are being made so come dressed in your teams colours – join in the footy parade

and sing your club’s theme song. Look for the notice tomorrow (Friday) .

Last Wednesday the Grade 4’s had a special incursion from Simon who is the CEO and Founder of ‘Save the Bees Australia’ and our local Bee expert. Here is what Niall Harbour and Scott Wilson had to say about the visit. ‘Simon came in as a surprise to the Grade 4’s, to teach us how important bees are to us, how they help us survive and that there are three different

types of Bees. There are the Drone Bees, Worker Bees and the Queen Bees. We learnt about what Bees do and how they do it. The part of the incursion we loved the most was when we got to see all of the different equipment that is used by Bee Keepers. We also watched Simon light the smoker with lavender outside and he showed us

how the honey extractor works.’ If you have a Bee hive or swarm that needs to be removed safely (not exterminated), contact Simon Mulvany on 0400882146 or visit http://www.beethecure.com.au or https://www.facebook.com/SavetheBeesAustralia for more information about Bees, what to do and how you can help. “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination,

no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” ― Albert Einstein

The District Athletics On the 9th of September some of the 3/4/5/6s went to the District Athletics. We went there on the school bus and we had to take two trips due to lots of kids going. Everyone put in lots of effort even when they didn’t win also no one was silly. When we set up the tent lots of people helped to put it up. The events were on two separate ovals, unlike last time. The track events on the back oval and on the right oval the field events took place. The events included sprints, relays, long distance running, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and hurdles. We had Ellie come 1st in the 800m, Obelia came 2nd in the 200m and Riley came 3rd in the 1500m. Scott came 3rd in triple jump, Tom came 3rd in shot put and Mia came 1st in shot put. People who came 1st and 2nd go into the next division. Everyone who attended and participated did an excellent job and people still participated if they had never done the event before. Thank you Miss Quintin, Miss Withers, and Mr. Kitchin and all the people that helped out.

As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. The program has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We're now at the important stage of the program where the Sticker Sheets are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able to get new educational equipment for our school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week, please send in your Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they may be stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!