Newsletter Issue 8 - 23/03/2017 “Bringing Life to Learning”

Kim Franzke

Principal

Mob: 0438 544 468

Ph: 03 5754 4468

Fax: 03 5754 1218

Our Vision:

A meeting place where

student’s lifelong

learning begins and

grows into a sustainable

future.

Message from the Principal:

Email:

tawonga.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.tawongaps.vic.edu.au

OSHC: 0429 018 724

SUPPORT

Recognising that we all

have different learning

needs and that we

need to assist and help

each other.

OPPORTUNITY

Providing every child

a broad range of

possibilities to

achieve success.

UNITY

Working as a team

with common beliefs

and understandings.

RESPONSIBILITY

Being accountable

and trustworthy.

COMMUNITY

We have a common

interest in our

students.

EXCELLENCE

Striving to be the

best we can be.

Dear Families,

School Council

Last night was our AGM and first meeting of our

new council. I would like to welcome Michelle

Niedzwiedzki as President and Yvette Hind as Vice

President. Council operates a number of sub

committees and meet and work on projects as

needed. Our President and myself are on all

committees.

Finance - Roly Kukainis

Buildings and Grounds - Jeff Beck, Yvette Hind,

Andrew Macklan, Roly Kukainis

Communication/Publicity - Janet Kay, Jessica

Beveridge, Liz Tatterson

Curriculum/Policies - Claire Lucas-Gear, Liz

Tatterson, Jessica Beveridge, Andrew Macklan, Roly

Kukainis

If other parents wish to be a part of a sub

committee or would like more information please

come and speak with me.

Last night was a productive meeting with the

following items discussed -

Annual Implementation Plan, Conflict of

Interest Declaration, Volunteers Policy due for

review and updates and Building projects

included Accessible Building Works.

Inclusive School Grant

This week I have spent time talking with the

Project manager about our new internal toilet

design and withdrawal area. Works will

commence in Term 2.

5/6 Canberra Camp

Full details regarding camp were approved by

School Council last night. This camp runs every

second year with students from Mt Beauty and

Dederang PS. Permission forms and the initial

deposit are due back by next Thursday.

Kim Franzke

PRINCIPAL

FRIDAY—LUNCH ORDERS

ASSEMBLY AT 3.00PM

Some snaps from our

National Ride to School Day

last Friday as well as from

our Crazy Hair Day the

previous week.

S UPPORT Recognising that we all have different

learning needs and that we need to assist

and help each other. O

PPORTUNITY

Providing every child a broad range of

possibilities to achieve success. U NITY

Working as a team with common beliefs

and understandings.

Cluster Athletics - Year 3-6

Making Day

The rain today made the ground nice and soft for the gardening group. The rain eased just in time to go outside. The students

planted bulbs which had been donated by a community member. This will add some colour to our school grounds come spring.

In Cooking the students made coconut cookies and talked about the technique of mixing. A big focus was on teamwork and help-

ing others.

The making group did some sewing, drilling and decorating of old CDs for a new project.

Making Day

TOMORROW - Time: 9:15am - 2:30pm - Year 3-6

Tomorrow Year 3 to 6 students will be a part of the combined school’s athletic carnival at the Les Peart Oval in Mt

Beauty. Primary school students from Dederang to Falls Creek will enjoy a day of activity where the emphasis is

more on participation than competition. All students in years 3 to 6 will be competing within their house teams.

Arrangements for transport will be exactly the same as for the swimming sports earlier this term: bus students can stay on the buses until they arrive at Mt Beauty where they will be met by a teacher. All other students need to be taken by parents directly to the oval. Children not picked up by parents by 3pm will be brought back to Tawonga on the school buses, arriving about 3:40pm and then placed into OSHC. Children are asked to dress in house colours, as this adds to the fun and the atmosphere on the day.

All students will need a hat, lunch, a water bottle, suitable shoes and a jumper in case it’s cool. The day is likely to finish early. Pick up by parents will be permitted at the conclusion of the sports. Parents and carers are most welcome to come along on the day to cheer and support students.

If any parents or carers are available to help time keep, marshal, record or run an event on the day, please

let us know. These events run more smoothly will the extra assistance from parents.

EASTER RAFFLE

Please ensure that all donations are handed into the office by next Thursday. Tickets

and money are also due on this date.

Raffle will be drawn on Friday at assembly.

TUPPERWARE LUNCHBOX DRIVE

Dear Parents/Carers

Please ensure orders are given to Lisa in the office by Thursday next week. Additional or-

der forms and books are available from the office.

Tupperware samples are also available to view at the office.

Your Tupperware representative: Gabriele Marsch. 0402 450 704.

Big Write Yr 2-6

This Weeks Big Write Topic Computer Games - Are they a waste of time? By Jade Bower

I strongly believe that computer games are not a waste of time.

Firstly computer games are not a waste of time because there are a variety of games to play so you don’t have to play the same

thing everyday.

Secondly computer games are not a waste of time because they are educational. Computer games can be about maths, spelling

or typing so you can get good grades in your subjects.

Thirdly computer games are not a waste of time because you can earn money. If you send one of your video game clips to

YouTube you can earn money if people like it a lot.

In other words computer games are helpful, educational and fun and it can get you earning money. They can be calm, fun,

hilarious, skilful and virtual reality games are just as fun as normal games.

Mob: 0438 544 468 Ph: 03 5754 4468 Fax: 03 5754 1218

E: tawonga.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.tawongaps.vic.edu.au

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT/SUN

23

School Banking

24

Cluster Athletics

25/26

Chickens

Saturday - Kim F

Sunday - Beveridge

27 28

Library

29 30

School Banking

5/6 camp deposit due

31

Last Day Term 1

School finishes

2.30pm

Easter Raffle Drawn

1/2 APRIL

17 APRIL

Easter Monday

Public Holiday

18

Start Term 2

Art

19 20

School Banking

21

5/6 final payment

due

22/23

Chickens

Saturday—

Sunday—

24

PUPIL

FREE DAY

25

ANZAC Day

Public Holiday

26 27

School Banking

28

29/30

Chickens

Saturday -

Sunday -

1

5/6 camp

2

5/6 camp

Art

3

5/6 Camp

4

School Banking

5 6/7

President Michelle Niedzwiedzki mob - available by request fro the office e-mail - available shortly

Vice President

Yvette Hind 0417 387 112

Buildings & Grounds

Yvette Hind, Andrew Macklan, Roly Kukainis

Other Councillors

Claire Lucas Gear, Janet Kay, Jessica Beveridge

REMINDERS SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

MARCH/APRIL

FEES—All fees are required to be paid by the

end of Term 1 unless a payment plan has been

discussed with the school.

PUPIL FREE DAY - Monday 24th April.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

There will be no lessons or after school rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next week except if already arranged with Mr. L. Do lots of practise on the holidays and we will see you in term 2. JP

How to Submit Community News:

Community News

Articles can be sent to tawonga.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au by end of day Wednesday for

inclusion in Community News.

Girls and Boys Soccer Tournament

Saturday and Sunday 25/26 March in Bendigo

For 9-18 year olds

Training 4pm Wednesdays at Mt Beauty football oval

Names and enquiries to Ron Crawford by FRIDAY 3rd MARCH on csigns01@bigpond.net.au or 0413339570

ROTARY CLUB MOUNT BEAUTY

Saleable items sought by the Rotary Club for their monster Easter Saturday garage sale

Saturday, 15th April, 2017

(opposite Falls Creek coach depot)

100% of proceeds to Rotary Projects, many of which directly benefit students in the Upper Kiewa Valley

Stall holders: 7.30am to set up Buyers: 8.00am until 1.00pm

You may also convert your gear to cash.

Call now to reserve your own site

Car site $15.00 Car & trailer site $20.00

Ring 03 5754 4765 or 03 5754 4453 to book your site or to donate goods. (sorry, no mattresses, wall units,... but good books, children’s gear and very old stuff sells well!)

BBQ, music, soft drinks, etc.

MOUNT BEAUTY GOLF CLUB

Junior Clinic being held on April 3,4 and 5 with Golf Pro Mi-

chael Skinner. The Clinic starts at 10am sharp and is fully su-

pervised.

Each day will be followed by a sausage sizzle and presentation

of awards for skills exhibited and for encouragement for use

of knowledge gained in the Clinic..

Contact Michael Bartholomew on 0418 43 1 531 for more

information.

EASTER AT MT BEAUTY LIBRARY

School Holidays

Paddle Pop stick Catapults!

Friday 7th April

2.00pm

Use your engineering skills to construct your very own cat-

apult to launch Easter Eggs into space!!

Suits Primary School age

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

5754 4305

Sand Art and Bunny Ears

Tuesday 4th April 10.30am

Let’s get crafty!

Swirl some colourful sand into a design, and hop home

wearing your new bunny ears.

Age 5+

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

5754 4305

Stain Glass Lantern Craft

Thursday 13th April 2.00pm

Come and create beautiful glass jar lanterns - we’ll show

you how !

Please bring a clean tall glass jar

Age 6+

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

5754 4305