newsletter issue no. 16 - week ending 9th june 2017... · newsletter issue no. 16 - week ending 9th...
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Newsletter Issue No. 16 - Week ending 9th June 2017
TANABATA FESTIVAL
This week we celebrated Tanabata - the star festival that is held every year in Japan. On Tanabata, people write
wishes on small pieces of coloured paper called tanzaku and hang them on bamboo trees. These become beautiful
wish trees. On the following day, the decorated trees are floated on a river or in the ocean and burned as an
offering. There are many celebrations all over Japan, which also include parades, food stalls, colourful decorations,
and fireworks.
Sensei Phil pulled together a day of cultural treats.
The students were involved in many activities which included the art of Ikebana - flower arranging, the
Performing Arts – theatre, drama, popular culture and storytelling, Japanese Calligraphy, Cuisine including
Bento Boxes (thanks Garden Café!) and Sport and Leisure – a Judo demonstration from five Black Belts. This
follows the work done by students prep to grade 6 in their Japanese lessons this year.
I would like to thank the visitors to the school who contributed to this successful day and the organisation that
assisted the smooth running of this cultural day.
STEPHANIE ALEXANDER
KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM
Hello Everyone! or should I say Vsem Privet!
Last week in cooking we had an abundance of
beetroot so we travelled to Russia and made Borscht.
This soup is perfect for the cooler weather, and when
the bright red soup is eaten with cheesy herb soufflé
toasties, a crisp apple and broccoli salad, oven roasted
spiced chickpeas and a tahini yoghurt topping, it was
hard to beat.
The students came away with slightly pinker hands
than when they went in and the lovely spread was
eaten heartily.
Til next time, keep cooking!
Jess Greener
SAKGF Kitchen Coordinator
KITCHEN PROGRAM
Thursday
9.00 to 10.55
Friday
9.00 to 10.55
3/4BD 3/4R
Thursday & Friday Cooking
Contact Jess Greener
GARDEN PROGRAM
Thursday
11.50 to 12.45
Friday
11.50 to 12.45
3/4BD 3/4R
Thursday & Friday Garden
Contact David Sanderson
BEE TICKETS
The Bee ticket draw happens every Friday afternoon to
acknowledge students who are following the “Four
B’s”.
Congratulations to the following students, who got to
choose something from the bee-hive last week:
Joshua (5O), Oscar (6B), Lochie
(6P), Chloe (Prep H), Zoe (1/2PG),
Harrison (1/2G), Zahli (1/2M),
Kasey (1/2P), Arlo (Prep S), Hazel
(3/4BD), Emily (3/4PH), Brock
(3/4JH), Eli (5S),
NDIS Information Session
for Parents/Guardians
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an
insurance scheme with a new approach to help people
with disability access services and supports.
Do you...
Want to know more about NDIS?
Wonder if your child meets eligibility for NDIS
services?
Have some information about NDIS but not
sure what to do next?
Come along to a free NDIS information session by
Baptcare,
When: Wednesday 21st June, 9-10am
Where: Margate Primary School, TLC room
Contact: Deb Lie or Liz Finlayson
(Support Teachers) for more information
on 03 6267 2238 or email:
AUTHORS CLUB
Last week at Authors Club we had a
number of students sharing work from
the Writer’s Notebooks. This is a
strategy that many classes are using to
capture interesting moments and to
practice writing skills to then apply
when drafting new pieces. There was a high level of
engagement from the group today as the writing
contained many interesting words and phrases. Well
done to this week’s Authors.
Last week we had: Brayden, Scarlett, Shaylah, Joshua,
Daniel, Ella, Layla, Emily, Nikita, Molly, Madeline, Kasey
and Janaya.
Here is an example from Authors Club:
“Stacks of money piled up in front of my eyes. It was a
cold, dark winter’s night and I had snuck into the bank. I
gazed up at the pillar of money. My eyes glistened like
stars. I looked at my watch. 6:58. The bankers would be
here soon. I swung a leather bag over my shoulder and
started stuffing it with money. I slid my beanie over my face
and made my way back home. I climbed through the
window of my bedroom. I tossed the bag under my bed and
snuggled under the doona. “Good to be home”, I whispered
and fell into a deep sleep.” Daniel, Grade 4.
LAUNCHING INTO LEARNING (LiL)
Launching into Learning (LIL) is a Play and Learn
opportunity for babies and children up to Pre–Kinder
age. Early Learning has been shown to improve
children’s success later on in school.
Call 0418 642 870
or the school office on 6267 2238
or email [email protected]
for a LiL information pack.
GRADE SIX DRAMA PRESENTATIONS
As part of the Music and Drama program for Grade
Six students, the students have been rehearsing two
plays, ‘Rapugnant’ and ‘The Three Little Pigs’.
The performances will be held in two sessions, as well
as to the students in the school during the week and
will also include an evening performance on Thursday,
June 22nd in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC).
Please note the following performance times:
Thursday, daytime performances:
11:45 ‘The Three Little Pigs’ - 6B
12:15 ‘Rapugnant’ - 6P
Thursday, evening performances:
6:00pm ‘The Three Little Pigs’ - 6 B
6:30pm ‘Rapugnant’ - 6P
It is very important that, if at all possible, all students
attend the evening performances; however if this is not
convenient for you, we would appreciate you letting us
know as soon as possible by email, send a note or
phone call to the school office.
4MyEarth Fundraiser
4MyEarth fundraising orders are due Tuesday, 13th
June.
Order forms are available from the office, or orders
and payment can be made via PayPal. See P&F's post
for more details: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?
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ry_fbid=1513072612057980&id=1266778573354053
LATE ARRIVALS
A reminder that if your child arrives at school after
8.55am, you must sign them in at the Office.
Alternatively, you can send a note with your child, or
SMS our Absences number (0437 294 856)
This reduces the number of calls the office have to
make to parents, and also the stress to parents of
receiving a call from the school when your child is here
but may have arrived a few minutes late.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
12th June (Monday) PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Queen’s Birthday
13th June (Tuesday) 4MyEarth Fundraising Orders due
16th June (Friday) Early Childhood Assembly-1.40pm in the PAC (1/2G hosting - Prep S, Prep SQ, 1/2G, 1/2P sharing)
16th June (Friday) Book Club Issue No. 4 Due
20th June (Tuesday) Prep Excursion to Birchs Bay Sculpture Trail
21st June (Wednesday) Jump Rope For Heart - 9am to 11am - PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
21st June (Wednesday) Kinder Jarvis & Kinder Gunn Excursion to Birchs Bay Sculpture Trail
22nd June (Thursday) Grade 6 Drama Presentations - 6 Bell @ 11.45am & 6.00pm, 6 Pullen @ 12.15pm & 6.30pm
23rd June (Friday) Mid Year reports sent home
26th-29th June (Mon-Thur) Parent Teacher interview week
27th June (Tuesday) Statewide Cross Country - Symmons Plains - PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
3rd-7th July (Mon-Fri) NAIDOC Week
7th July (Friday) Whole School Assembly - NAIDOC Week Celebration
MEDICATIONS A reminder to parents that if a child is required to take
any medication during the school day, you must come
into the office to fill out an Administration of
Medication form. The medication needs to be in its
original packaging (carton), and prescribed medications
(antibiotics, etc) must to have the chemist label
attached with the students name, dosage, and any
other relevant information.
We are unable to administer any medications without
the Administration of Medication Form being
completed by a parent.
