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PRINCIPAL REPORT

Please join me in congratulating our students, their teachers and everybody involved in our

sensational school concert on Wednesday night. A special “Thank you” must go to our

dance instructor Angie for being such an inspiration and support to our students.

It is amazing to witness how our students rise to the challenges that such a production

presents with such determination, ease and fun!

A randomly selected group of 40 families will have received the 2010 parent opinion survey

for completion. I would be grateful if those families could return the surveys to school by

the indicated time.

I am also very excited to announce that the Bendigo Community Bank of Rye & Dromana

has agreed to form a community partnership with Peninsula Special Developmental School.

The Bendigo Bank will make it possible for us to install a brand new teaching kitchen facility

at the school with a financial contribution of $40,000.00 over the next for years. Fantastic

news for our school community.

Work is now rapidly progressing on our 4 new classrooms. I would like to keep reminding all

parents who drop off or collect their children at school to be cautious and mindful of the

building works that are in progress.

Issue #13 Friday 3rd September 2010

The newsletters are also available via our Peninsula SDS web site. Please go to the website

and have a look at www.peninsulaspecialist.vic.edu.au

Regards

Peter

Moonlit Sanctuary Spring School Holidays

Young Ranger Program Environmental Activities, Native Animal Care

Fun and Games in Spring 2010

Friday 24th, September Monday 27th, Wednesday 29th September

Friday 1st October

Cost: $39.00 per day, or $105 for 3 days. Bookings essential - suitable 8-14 years.

Hours: 10AM – 3PM Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants and remember your hat. Lunches: BYO or available for $7.50

Moonlit Sanctuary 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale

Ph: 5978-7935 Web: www.moonlit-sanctuary.com

Open daily between 10am and 5pm

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday 5th September Father’s Day

Friday 10th September Special Schools Cross-Country

Friday 17th September End of Term 3

Monday 4th October Start of Term 4

PENINSULA S.D.S CROSS COUNTRY Well done to all the students who participated in the School Cross Country this week. Junior

students Andrei, Caoimhe, Joel, Joseph, Jock, Michael and Seth pictured running fast –

Well done!

It was great to see everyone trying their best and cheering each other on. Thanks to

parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters who came to watch.

MIDDLE YEARS S - NEWS We had a great excursion to the Red Hill Dentist as part of our Good Choices Great Life

Term Topic.

We all got our teeth examined and cleaned by Dr Paul and Nurse Deb. We need to brush

our teeth at least twice a day after food. We must remember to brush our teeth near our

gums.

The chair was ace. By Rhys

Deb told us to brush our teeth after breakfast and tea. By Jade

We learnt how to brush our teeth the right way. By Caleb

I loved getting in the chair. I was scared at first then they put the mirror in my mouth. I liked

the bubble gum toothpaste. By Victoria

The dentist was fun because I liked lying in the chair and going back. By Jess

I liked going to the dentist. I got a show bag with a tooth brush, toothpaste, mirror and a

mask. It was fun. By Caitlin

SPECIFIC NEEDS – CAMP On Tuesday 24th August our class left for our urban camp adventure! We visited the

Melbourne Museum, ScienceWorks and the Melbourne Aquarium A.K.A the Fishy Circus.

We had lots of fun with our friends in the city!

Peninsula S.D.S School Concert Photos and videos from our fabulous School Concert on Wednesday night are being

compiled andhere are some behind the scenes pictures from our production of Peter Pan.

Peninsula S.D.S School Concert A very special thank you to Angie and her team of amazing helpers for another successful

school production. All the children’s and Angie’s hard work paid off.

School Council - Update Dear Parents/Carers and members of the school community,

It’s been a busy term for school council. As most of you would be aware the position of

principal for our great school was advertised after Karen Dauncey took on a permanent

position at another school.

Well the wait is over and I am very pleased to announce that Peter Koop has been

appointed as our principal. We look forward to working with Peter in the coming years. We

wish Karen all the best in her new position.

Many thanks to the hardworking and very committed members who sat on the principal

selection panel. We can all now take a breath and together with our school community look

forward to the future.

Congratulations to Peter.

Nicola Douglas

Peninsula S.D.S School Council President