DECEMBER 1st BOOK CLUB DUE 1st Interschool Sport Yrs 5 & 6 1st Swimming Prep–1, 2J, 2M 5th Year 1 Excursion to Melbourne Zoo 6th Parent Helpers Morning Tea 11am 6th EAL Celebration 6th Year 6 Incursion-Footsteps 8th Zooper Dooper Day 12th Prep Transition 12th Year 6 Transition Day 13th Year 6 Incursion–Footsteps 13th Music Xmas Night 14th Year 6 Indonesian Excursion 18th Year 6 Community Sports Day 19th Crazy Hair Day 20th Class Parties 20th Year 6 Graduation 22nd Assembly 9.15am 22nd Last day Term 4. School finishes at 2.30pm THE OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT

3PM.

2018 JANUARY 30th Term 1 begins for Years 1- 6 31st Prep children do not attend on this day FEBRUARY 1st Term 1 begins for Preps 7th Prep children do not attend on this day

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Dear Parents, 2018 PREP INFORMATION EVENING On Tuesday evening the school conducted an information evening for 2018 Prep student parents. It was lovely to meet so many new families and to catch up with some of our current families too.

Thank you to our School Council President, Tim Day and to our Parent Club President, Lisa Strong, for providing insightful presentations to the parents on the role of School Council and the various activities of the Parents Club.

CHANNEL 10 VISITS PINEWOOD PS On Monday afternoon, the Channel 10 film crew performed a live weather broadcast from Pinewood P.S. as part of their evening news segment. The weather presenter, Mr Mike Larkan, was ably assisted in his commentary by Patrick S. in Year 6. Great job Patrick!

The live broadcast took place amongst a sea of excited children, wearing colourful wigs, beanies or hats to show their support for fellow student, Georgia. Thanks to the many parents and teachers who came along and joined in the fun too.

WALKATHON- It’s a WOW! Congratulations students! Our annual Walkathon was a great success again with our students raising the grand total of $5,823.65. The money will go toward the payment of new play equipment along Toombah Street scheduled to be installed in January.

Congratulations to our winning junior grade Prep P, for raising $512.00 and to the winning senior grade , 4M, for raising $292.00. Both of these classes have won a ‘pizza party’ for their great fundraising efforts. Congratulations again to all students for your fabulous efforts in raising money to go towards your play equipment. PARENT HELPER MORNING TEA

No school can function successfully without the support and enthusiasm of its parent community.

In order to say, “Thank You” for everything that parents have done and in recognition of the support that’s been given to classes and the students of Pinewood PS during the 2017

school year, parent helpers are cordially invited to a special Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea. A special invitation from the school was sent home last week.

Date: Wednesday 6 December Venue: Staffroom Time: 11:00 - 11:30 am

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APPOINTING NEW STAFF The school leadership team and staff have been involved in appointing new staff over the past few weeks to replace staff who are moving on or taking leave for 2018 and to accommodate the growth in student numbers. I will be putting out the class teaching positions in the final newsletter of the term. Children will find out their teacher for 2018 in the last week of this term. Reports will be sent home on 21st December. Please notify the school office if your child will not be at school during the last week of term and will need to have their school report mailed home. We are unable to produce student reports before this scheduled time.

Karen Jenkin Principal

End of Year/Christmas Hamper raffle If you can donate any ‘luxury’ hamper items, please bring them into class from next

week and by Friday 1st December – We really appreciate your support! Please note only BRAND NEW items should be donated. Donations can include: luxury toiletries;

scented candles; homewares (Christmas themed or otherwise); Christmas cakes/biscuits; gift vouchers; sparkling wine or champagne (Please note Alcohol should be handed into the office.)

Ice Bricks Fundraiser!

We still have plenty of Ice Bricks for sale - Order Forms at the Office – Only $5 each – All money raised is going towards our Adventure Playground and Outdoor Classroom Project!

Thank you and enjoy the weekend

Coming Up…

ZOOPER DOOPER DAY—Friday 8 December

50¢ Icey poles will be on sale (if students wish to purchase)

END OF YEAR CONCERT BARBEQUE (and HAMPER RAFFLE draw) Wednesday 13 December

Parents Club will be holding Raffle with Christmas Hampers for each Grade to be won at the End of Year Concert. Details to Follow

CRAZY HAIR DAY—Tuesday 19 December (NEW DATE) Come to school with your hair coloured or just looking crazy and wild!

(Gold coin donation (per family) on the day)

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PARENTS CLUB NEWS

Wanted– a volunteer to organise our Scholastic Book Club We would like to thank parent Emma Trevisan for volunteering to run the Scholastic Book

Club for our students over the last few years. Emma has done a fantastic job organising this for the school. Unfortunately Emma’s daughter is in Year 6 and will be leaving the school at the end of the year. If you are interested in taking over this volunteer position to keep Book

Club going, please contact the office.

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Derek N 4M For his positive attitude and excellent team working skills when working in groups. Well done! Kieran L PR For the fantastic effort he is making to include interesting detail when undertaking writing activities. Well done Kieran! Amelia S PH For excellent behaviour during swimming sessions and terrific organisational skills. Well done! Ella V PA For being organised with her swimming items and for being confident in trying new skills in the pool. Great work Ella! Bonnie N PP For being a wonderful role model to others. Bonnie always displays integrity and puts an amazing effort into all activities. Well done! Arnav R PM For settling in well into Pinewood Primary School. Arnav is a friendly and confident member of the class! Dylan S 6H For your outstanding work ethic and the effort you place into improving in all areas of your study. Ashlea T 6H For the bright, positive attitude you bring to class everyday and your increased efforts to seek feedback. San L 2G For consistently putting in your best effort in Mathematics. San always strives to improve himself. Well done San. Ross M 4W For his improvement in effort and attitude towards his Maths work, showing excellent confidence when completing Mental Math! Alissa C 2R For displaying a ‘You Can Do It’ attitude during classroom activities by taking pride in her work and for displaying great listening skills. Keep it up! Yathvin Y 6U For always having a positive attitude towards school and learning. Well done Yathvin! Aryan A 1D For being a responsible member of 1D and for always using his manners. Keep it up Aryan! Charla H 1H For being organised and responsible during our swimming program. Charla set a wonderful example for other children. Well done! Justin Y 5R For his wonderful presentation on Saturn. Justin created a very information poster and he spoke clearly and confidently. Well done!

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Sarani W 1M For always being a kind and caring student who student who always tries her best. Fantastic work Sarani! Charlie J. 5D For displaying an enthusiastic attitude towards learning and for always participating in class discussions. Aiden M-S 5D For the improvements that he is making with his listening and meeting deadlines. Keep up the wonderful effort! Lily Y 4C For making an effort to improve your handwriting and neatening your bookwork. Well done! Nisha M 3C For your big smile and positive attitude. You have improved your persistence and it has been great to see you ‘have a go’ at challenging tasks. Brandon T Prep L For consistently being a positive and responsible member of Prep L. Brandon always displays excellent behaviour in the classroom and in the playground. Well done! T.J. T 3K For the persistence and care your have displayed in improving your handwriting. Well done!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

The school office will close at 3pm on Friday, 22nd

December, 2017.

Green Green is silence making Mother Nature

happy. Green can heal people, making them

better. Green is the colour of the grass, growing

more and more. Green can scare away the darkness

making people safer. Green can stop bad events from

happening. Green gives us light to make us see in

the bright sky. Green stops destruction from happening

around the world. Green makes people fight fear around

the world, not making them scared anymore.

Green makes creatures run away preventing them from going near danger.

Green spreads joy everyday making people play with everyone.

A poem by Harry 5D

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PINEWOOD NETBALL CLUB Registrations are currently open for the 2018 Netball season.

We are seeking players across all age groups and parents if you are looking for a great social sport for Saturday afternoons, why not experience the fun of netball!

For further information please contact the club at pinewoodnetballclub@gmail.com or

0400-568-636.