Notification by Text:

0407 229 560 Please use this number to report absences via text.

Please note that this number will not be answered if rung.

CALENDAR

February

Wednesday 19th No Preps

Thursday 20th Whole School Meet & Greet BBQ - 5pm to 6.30pm.

Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th Year 5/6 Mill Valley Ranch Camp

March Tuesday 3rd Prep Fairytale Fiasco

Wednesday 4th P & F Meeting AGM 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Refer to our Website or App for an extensive list of upcoming events.

12th February 2020 No. 2

110 Duff Street, Cranbourne 3977 : Phone (03) 5996-2878 : Fax (03) 5995-1180

Camp Australia Out of Hours School Care

We are open from 6.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6.15pm

Monday to Friday.

For booking and enquiries please call Sonia Shirke on 0452 247 147

or call Camp Australia

directly on 1300 105 343.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Please ensure that your child attends school everyday on

time. First bell is at 8.50am and school starts

at 9.00am sharp

Do you know about our….

Our Little Library is located in our school library and is there for the under 5’s to have a look at and they can borrow a book also. They may like to borrow a book just like their older brother or sister! If you would like to come in and have a look the school library is open before and after school. It opens from 8.35am in the morning and it closes at 3.45pm after school.

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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN - WE NEED YOUR HELP! It has come to our attention that our children’s safety is being put at risk on the way to and from school. We need everyone’s help with this issue. You can help by:

talking with children about only crossing the road at the pedestrian crossings, setting a good example by using the pedestrian crossings yourself, driving slowly near the school and only parking in appropriate places - do NOT double park to drop

children off, using the roundabouts to turn around - do not do 3-point turns or pull into and then reverse out of

driveways near the school.

Other things that can help:

Drop children off to school early - this will beat the traffic and they can enjoy breakfast club and/or visit the library before school.

Pick children up 5 to 10 minutes after the bell. By this time the traffic will have cleared and the children can wait in the Kiss and Go Zone so you can pull in a pick them up.

Encourage children to walk or ride to school - this is good for their health and fitness. If you see someone breaking the law with their driving or parking, please contact the police or Casey

Council to report this. Remind children that they must not ride or walk up the school driveway, they need to enter the school

through one of the pedestrian gates. Andrew Bergmeier PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Staff, Students & Friends, A word from our Principal:

www.cranbournewestps.vic.edu.au

This is where you can find all

forms, notices and newsletters.

This is where

students can access learning

programs.

If you have any questions about our website please contact

Debbie on 59962878.

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Important Reminders for School: It is very important for students’ academic success that they attend school regularly and are on time each morning. Please help children to arrive at school by 8:50am at the latest. If students are going to be absent, eg due to illness, it is your responsibility to notify the school before 9am. Students are expected to wear full school uniform every day. This means navy blue pants/skirt and jumpers and a gold or navy blue shirt, or a school dress. Navy blue or black leggings may be worn under clothes but not as pants. Hats are required in Terms 1 & 4. Mrs Dodd can assist with school clothing if you are having financial difficulties. Please name all hats and tops and remind students to take responsibility for taking care of their belongings. Healthy food provides the necessary fuel for learning. Too much junk food can create sugar highs and lows that nega-tively affect concentration and behaviour. Please send students with healthy food, including a piece of fruit in their lunch box. Breakfast and Brunch Club are also available daily. Research shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved! There are lots of ways you can get involved. First up, we have our Parents & Friends Club meeting next Wednesday (5th Feb) at 7pm in the staffroom. We invite you to come along to see what it’s all about, learn more about the school and to share your ideas and views. You are welcome to bring along children. Excursions & School Activities Please check that excursions, sports and in-visit forms have been signed and returned before due dates so students don’t miss out on educational opportunities. Copies can be obtained from the office or on our website.

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Upcoming activities include;

If you need financial support, please see Debbie Dodd as soon as possible.

Swimming Lessons - Years 1 & 2 (forms need to be returned immediately)

camps - Years 3 to 6 (payments need to be finalised & all forms returned)

Puppet Show - Years 1 & 2 (notes will be available soon)

Fairy Tales in-visit - Preps

Bookclub Issue 1

Bookclub is due back by 4pm on Friday 14th

February.

The Library will be open

every morning at 8.35am

and every night until

3.45pm for

borrowing and returning.

CSEF

If you have a current healthcare card or Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for the CSEF.

CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities like school camps, swimming or school organised sports programs, outdoor education programs, ex-

cursions and incursions.

If you have a current healthcare card and are not sure if you are eligi-ble or not please give Mary a call in the office on 59962878 ASAP.

Applications close in June 2020.

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The Organisations advertised in this newsletter are not affiliated with and have no relationship to

Cranbourne West Primary School.

The publishing of these advertisements does not imply endorsement or recommendation of these

products or services by the school. They are provided as a community service.

Giving Back to the Kids

Thank you for your ongoing support

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of the Annual Report can be found at the front Office.

Parents & Friends AGM

Wednesday 4th March

7pm - 8.30pm In the staffroom

Everyone is welcome

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