Principal: Mr Stephen Crossley Ph 55232218 Fax 55217839

PO Box 317 Portland Vic 3305 portland.bay.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au

Date: Thursday 30th April 2015. Issue 12

COMING EVENTS

TERM 2 Friday 1st May - Sailing in Portland Saturday 2nd May MAY BALL

Next Week Monday 4th May - Swimming Tuesday 5th May - RDA Wednesday 6th May - Thursday 7th May - Friday 8th May - Sailing Regatta in Warrnambool for selected students

Important Dates to Remember. Monday 11th May - Finance meeting 1pm Tuesday 12th May - School Council Meeting 7pm Monday 18th May - School Photos

From the Principal’s desk

It’s been great to see the students out and about this week. Last Saturday 8 students,

their families and staff participated in the Anzac march and service, on Tuesday,

Kylie, Jamie Pumpa and Coster Saurbrey joined other Portland primary school

students in a Grip Student Leadership Conference in Mount Gambier; and this Friday

students from the whole school are sailing in Portland.

Anzac Day March and Service

Thank you to the staff, students and their families who braved the weather to join the

Anzac march and service last Saturday. They were Taylah, Maycie, Jenny, Lachlan,

Bart, Kara, Akaysha, Kyle, Ramona, Annette, Susan, Wendy and Mel with Zac in

the pusher. I was really impressed how well everyone coped with the heavy rain

throughout the march and then stayed on for the memorial service.

Caught Being Good

Congratulations to all the students who were given raffle tickets for demonstrating

behaviours for being respectful last week.

This week’s raffle winners were: Jenny Elliott recognised for being honest and

Isaac Jacobson was recognised for sharing and taking in turns, Well done to you

both !

This week, the students will be focussing on “Learning How To Be Responsible”

School Immunisations

Next Thursday 7th May, some students will be given their vaccinations at school.

Separate information notices will be given to the relevant students.

May Ball

It’s that time of the year again for our amazing May Ball @ the Portland Civic Hall

this Saturday, 2nd of May. This is our 17th anniversary of the May Ball and a great

fundraiser for the school with all monies providing equipment for our students and

school.

The organiser’s now ask all families return their tickets for the Mother’s Day raffle

that will be drawn on the night of the ball. Thank you to everyone who has donated

items, the prizes look fantastic.

Sailing

Tomorrow, Friday 1st May. The sailing times are as follows:

Susan’s Group 4: 10-11am, Phil’s Group 5: 11-12, Charlotte’s Group 3: 12-1 and

Larni and Kylie’s Groups 1 & 2: 1:30-2:30.

Three staff from Warrnambool SDS, Sean, Aiden and Wes, are coordinating the

sailing sessions and Adam is assisting. The students will be bussed to and from the

small pontoon that is opposite the Maritime Centre.

Next Friday, 8th May, the following students will be competing in the Sailing

Regatta on the Hopkin’s River, Warrnambool: Brady, Ashley, Graydon, Isaac, Sean

and Jenny. Other schools competing are Warrnambool SDS and Hampden Specialist

School. Annette and Adam will be supervising the students and Darrell is driving the

bus. We hope the weather will be kind.

Active April

A big thank you to Emma for coordination the schools’ Active April involvement.

Have a great weekend, Gillian Caithness, Acting Principal. ANZAC Day March

At our whole school assembly,

we draw the

“Caught Being Good” raffle.

Throughout the week, staff give

students a raffle ticket for

displaying positive behaviour either

in their classroom, on the

playground or in any school events

such as excursions, outings or

community access.

Stars of the Week “Caught Being Good” Well done, Jennifer Elliott and

Isaac Jacobson, Great Job in last

weeks focus of :

“Being Respectful”

This week’s focus is:

“Being Responsible”

Happy Birthday !!! Happy Birthday and Best Wishes to

the following students who celebrate their

birthdays over the next few weeks.

Jarrod Robinson - 1st May

Emily Whiting - 3rd May

Emma Montgomery - 6th May

Noah Reed - 7th May

We hope you all have a great day

School Lunches

Orders by Monday for Wednesday Lunches.

Yummy HOT food !! Forms attached, please send the correct money. :)

Swimming News

Once again this week I was so impressed with the hard

work all the students put in at swimming.

This week's You're a Star award goes to: Brody Pumpa

for swimming with no life jacket and following

instruction in the 25 metre pool.

Three students took up Wendy's challenge of swim-

ming 25 laps of the 25 metre pool. Top Effort awards

go to: Brady Howard, Jamie Roosa and Andrew Whit-

ing. Well done! Cheers Emma

Reminder - Raffle tickets are due back to school tomorrow Friday 1st May

Wednesday School Lunch. *********************

Week 4’s meal is Sausage Rolls

The cost will be $4.00

Please Complete the below form and return to the office, with correct money,

by Monday, Thank you.

Name: ________________ Group: ____________

Total enclosed: $__________________

ANZAC Day

March

2015 Lest we forget

Thank you to the staff, students and their families

who braved the weather to join the Anzac march and

service last Saturday. We appreciate your efforts.

Community Announcements :

Words on Wellbeing The Three R’s…

We all know the saying. It doesn’t matter if we are teachers, parents, kids or even politicians! The 3 R’s have always referred to

Writing, Reading and Arithmetic. However, last weekend was a special one for many of our school community with the Anzac

ceremony in Portland. So, I think for the moment our 3 R’s simply mean Remembrance, Respect and Reflect.

Students were exemplary in demonstrating and being rewarded for acts of RESPECT last week. As part of our wellbeing, mutual

respect is a social competency so critical for harmony and understanding. I suppose with the Anzac tradition firmly in our heads at

present, many would comment that in any conflict, the quality of respect is still there. Enemies were to respect each other for skills,

bravery, endurance and courage. And so within the school environment, we model respect for others every day: in classrooms, at

play, talking and listening to others.

To remember everything that has been done for us is a huge task. So we can break it up into simple things that have meaning for

each person; we remember to respect others at all times. We will always remember the sacrifice of others in war but unfortunately

today we still remain in conflicts. At present, many are remembering Bali and Nepal and reflecting on how we respond to issues.

This is an important lesson in reflection. How do we do things better? Why do things happen?

Take time at home to also reflect on a good day. Be positive – remember what others do for us; respect diversity and differences;

reflect on how we can all do better. The wellbeing of our country simply starts with what we practise at home and at school. Let us

practise those 3 R’s daily!

Sue Cowie – Wellbeing Coordinator

Wellbeing Award for this week went to Emma Montgomery Group 3 for being respectful in all interactions.

RDA is in urgent need

of Volunteers

If you can spare some time on Tuesdays,

Riding for the Disabled would greatly

appreciate your assistance. Further information

Please contact Laurence 03 5527 9201

for further detail.

Discover the Bayview difference School Tour: Saturday 2 May 2015,

10.00-11.30am. Principal Message

10.10am, tours commence

afterwards

At Bayview College we encourage

prospective parents and students

to experience our friendly and caring environment

through a School Tour conducted by our students.

During the tour you will be able to explore the

school, meet the leadership team and speak with

current students. Information Evening: Monday 4 May 7.00-7.45pm

You will have the opportunity to ask questions

about the curriculum and the enrolment process. We also offer personalised school tours and these

can be booked through

Bayview College reception 55231042. www.bayviewcollege.vic.edu.au