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AXEDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Excellence Through Endeavour”
High Street, Axedale 3551
Ph. (03) 5439 7232 Fax. (03) 5439 7575
Principal – Corrina Hartland
Email: [email protected]
RESPECT, PERSONAL BEST, RESILIENCE, COOPERATION
NEWSLETTER No. 4 February 13th 2020
Important dates:
Feb. 14th Book Club orders due
14th Hot Lunch Orders Gr 3 – 6
17th Quick Shear Raffle tickets due
18th PVF Meeting 2.30pm
18th MARC Van
18th School Council Meeting
19th Prep Rest Day
Feb. 21st Hot Lunch Orders Prep – 2
22nd Quick Shear & Family Fun Day
25th School Photo Day
26th Prep Rest Day
26th Parent Teacher Interviews
28th Gym (Prep-6)
SCHOOL VALUES AWARDS
Luke – For being very kind and thoughtful and co-
operating with his fellow grade members.
Hudson – For showing cooperation by working
with others when they are not sure what to do or
need some help with their work. Thank you for
working well with others Hudson, keep it up.
Annie – For working with others and sharing ways
to co-operate when completing tasks and games.
Annie demonstrated that she is a good sport and
positive role model.
Rylie – For giving his personal best during a maths
test. Rylie is making improvements to his learning
with a great attitude.
Will – For his positive attitude and willingness to find solutions when faced with challenges. He has shown
enormous resilience, allowing for a great start to the school year.
CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Irie – For working consistently on her handwriting and
starting to present neat and correctly formed upper and
lower case letters.
Lily D – For working hard and efficiently to get all tasks
finished on time and completed to her personal best.
Well done Lily, keep up the good work.
Ada – For completing a great poem about ART. Ada
was able to follow the pattern of our poem and it
demonstrated her passion for this subject.
Belle – For showing improved reading strategies at
school. Belle chooses just right books and reads with
fluency.
Lainey – For showing commitment to the drafting and
editing process when her writing her School Captain speech. She
has shown a willingness to incorporate teacher feedback to
improve her writing.
HOUSE TROPHY
Congratulations to McIvor, winners of this week’s House Award.
GOLDEN BRUSH Congratulations to the Grade 4/5 class who won the Golden Brush this week!
STAFFING
Tanya Fathers (Student Well Being) will be finishing at Axedale Primary School next Tuesday. Tanya has
accepted a position at another Bendigo school. We wish her well with her future endeavours.
uEducateUs – NEW SCHOOL COMMUNICATION APP
Parents should have received information and passwords in a letter and email now. We are asking all parents
to download the App.
Staff will use the system to mark the roll, record positive behaviours, record incidents, generate reports and
communicate with families.
HINT OF THE WEEK: KIOSK LOGIN CODE
When parents come to the office to sign their child/ren out using the iPad you will need a Kiosk login code.
This has been setup, but parents may want to change this to a code that is more memorable.
To view or change your Kiosk login code log into the uEducateUs app go to My Profile and My Kiosk Login
Code. To change the code click the Edit My Kiosk Login Code. Codes need to be 6 digits or more.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW BOOKINGS
We will be conducting Parent Teacher Interviews on Wednesday 26th February. These sessions will be a
chance to get together to share important information about the students and to set some goals for the term
ahead. Bookings are now available through the new uEducateUs App. Please contact Katrina if you are having
trouble making a booking.
PARENTS, VOLUNTEERS & FRIENDS
The Parents, Volunteers & Friends (PVF) group meet once a month to plan our school fundraising and special
events. We are looking for helpers to come along to our first meeting for the year next Tuesday 18th February
at 2.30pm. A possible alternative to attending all meetings is to volunteer assistance for a specific fundraising
event. E.g. Mother’s Day Stall, Hot Cross Bun Drive. These possibilities may be discussed next Tuesday.
GYMNASTICS
Beginning on Friday 28th February, all P-6 students will be travelling to the Bendigo YMCA each Friday
afternoon to take part in a four week Gymnastics Program. The program will be conducted at Palmer’s Gym
in the Mundy St. YMCA building. There is a $50 charge to cover the cost of the bus and entry fees which is
included as part of the excursion levy.
A note is in your family envelope this week with full details of this program. If your note is not stamped PAID
it means there is still money owing for this excursion. Thanks for your prompt payment.
STUDENT ENROLMENT INFORMATION FORM
Included in your family envelope today is a student enrolment information form. It is extremely important that
the school has up to date information about your children and their contacts etc. We ask that all details are
checked and any alterations made. Please return the signed form to school ASAP. Many thanks for your
support in this matter.
MESSAGE FROM CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO
Parking Services from the City of Greater Bendigo have contacted our school and requested that the
following information be conveyed to our school community.
The illegal parking of vehicles adjacent to our school poses a safety concern to children, pedestrians and
other road users. Parents are reminded that it is essential to comply with parking restrictions when
dropping off and collecting children from school.
Motorists must not stop in no stopping areas, even briefly, with or without the motor running. They must not
stop next to a continuous yellow edge line, on nature strips, too close to school crossings, park over
driveways or double park. A number of schools have short term time restricted areas, such as 2 minute pick
up drop off. These parking areas are in place to allow for ease of access close to schools and these
restrictions must be adhered to. Drivers should also be aware that they cannot perform a U-turn over an
unbroken or continuous dividing line.
With regard to children’s crossings, the law requires that a driver approaching a children’s crossing must
drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary stop safely before the crossing. Please slow down and
take extra care when driving in school zones.
City of Greater Bendigo Parking Officers and Bendigo Police do conduct random patrols throughout the
school year at various locations to ensure that motorists are adhering to the Road Rules.
QUICK SHEAR VOLUNTEERS
At this stage we only have 8 family helpers from
school who have volunteered their time to help out.
Thank you to those families. Please return the slip
towards the end of the newsletter if you can spare
some time on the day.
QUICK SHEAR
The annual Axedale Quick Shear and Family Fun Day
is being held on Saturday 22nd of February. This a
fantastic community event that supports our school,
Axedale Kinder, Axedale CFA and the Axedale
Community Hall. Volunteers are required to help
make the day a success. We would ask all families to
look at the Quick Shear volunteer information and
assist where possible. A couple of hours of volunteer
time will greatly assist in making the event a
wonderful community success and assist in making
the fund raising activity a success. Volunteer time
sheets are available in the school office. Parents can
fill in a time in person or phone Katrina to book at
suitable time. A return slip is also included later in the
newsletter.
This year’s Quick Shear and Family Fun Day raffle is
certainly worth winning! First prize consists of a
trailer filled with a large variety of goodies. Raffle
tickets sold or unsold are due back at school by
Monday 17th February.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Thank you to those families who attended the Information sessions on Tuesday night. We hope you found it
beneficial.
GRADE 5/6 NETBOOKS
Thank you also to the Gr 5/6 families who attended our Netbook Information Session and have already taken
up the opportunity to participate in our Netbook program. All families need to return both their Student
Agreement and Lease Agreement forms. The lease agreement begins next Monday 17th February when
students who have returned both agreements and made a payment will be able to take their netbook home.
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Our School Council is made up of six Parent Representatives, one Community Representative, three Staff
Representatives and the Principal as Executive Officer.
Current School Councillors are:
Retiring Parent
Representatives
Parent Representatives
2020/2021
Community
Representative
Retiring Staff
Representatives
Lisa Evans Kellie Smith Fiona Bradshaw Steve Christensen
Kristen Harrison Neil Aurisch Vacant Gaye Saunders
Anna Johnson Cameron Wright * Vacant **
* Resignation due to student transfer. Given Cameron’s tenure was until March 2021 there will be a
resulting short term vacancy of 1 year.
** Staff representative short term vacancy of 1 year
All School Councils operate on a March to March cycle.
Nominations for 2020/21 School Council will open soon.
We will have 3 Parent Representative positions for 2 years, 1 Parent Representative position for 1 year and 3
Staff Representative positions declared open.
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 17th March where the 2019 Annual Report will be presented.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
School Photos will take place Tuesday 25th February. Richard Gibbs will again be taking these photos, most
of which will be completed prior to lunch time. Photo Order envelopes have been sent home. Please return
your photo envelope to school with correct cash, or cheque. This payment is then passed onto Richard directly.
VEGIE GARDEN TIDY
We are looking for volunteers to help tidy up the vegie gardens on Friday 21st February. Jeanette Tenace
will be working there between 8.45-9.30am. Any helpers would be greatly appreciated.
COAT HANGERS
We are hoping to hang all of our second hand uniforms to make it easier for families when
they are needing an item. If any families have any coat hangers they are willing to donate
could you please see Katrina in the office. Thanks for your help.
ASSEMBLY SPORTS REPORTS
Attached to the newsletter today is a template to be used when presenting a sports report at assembly. We ask
students to prepare this information prior to assembly so reports are clear on the day.
SCHOOL FEES
If payments for any aspect of schooling is proving a little tricky for your family at the moment, please contact
Corrina to discuss options.
SCHOOL HATS
A reminder that students are expected to wear their broad brimmed school hats during Term One. They are
available for purchase at the Office for $11.
FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY
The Fresh Fruit Friday Program will continue this year. Fruit will be provided during afternoon recess each
A roster has been sent out today for the term to all of our volunteers.
Friday 14th February – Angela Jago & Hannelie Schutte
Friday 21st February – Jodie Black & Melissa McKean
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club will resume next Tuesday morning. All students are welcome to come along and share
breakfast with some of their school mates from 8.30-9.00am.
Our Student Well Being Worker Ricky Cawley runs this most beneficial program.
We are in need of volunteers to keep this beneficial program running. Please complete the slip for Breakfast
Club at the end of the newsletter if you are able to assist.
A roster has been sent out for the term, but there are times available which we still desperately need
volunteers for.
Tuesday 18th February –
Thursday 20th February – Liz Harrington
Tuesday 25th February – Hannelie Schutte
Thursday 27th February – Sonya Browne
MEALS PROGRAM
Our school provides families with meals in times of need. The Well Being Team are looking for volunteers
to cook a meal as required which will then be passed on.
Please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter if you are able to assist.
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLAN
At the beginning of each school year we require an updated Asthma Management Plan for every student who
is diagnosed with asthma. Can these please be organised ASAP and the new plan dropped into the office so
we can update our records? Parents are also asked to check the expiry date on any medication which is kept
at school and supply the school with new Ventolin etc. if required. Parents are reminded that we require each
student to have their own spacer due to health regulations. Thanks for your assistance with this.
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses
for the benefit of the eligible student.
Primary school student rate is $125 per year.
The CSEF is paid directly to the school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or
excursions costs for your child.
To be eligible for the fund, a parent or legal guardian must:
on the first day of Term One, or first day of Term Two:
a) be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care
Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) holder, OR
b) be a temporary foster parent, and:
c) submit an application to the school by the due date – 28th February 2020.
CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE
A Conveyance Allowance is available for eligible students using private cars to attend school. To be eligible
a student must live more than 4.8km by the shortest practicable route from the nearest school or bus stop.
Please come into the office by the end of February to complete an application form if you are eligible.
STUDENT BANKING
Our school banking day is Tuesday. Interested students can apply online, at any Commonwealth Bank branch,
over the phone, or via a paper-based application available from the office.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
We have been requested by DET to remind parents that the Department does not provide personal accident
insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for
injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs. Student
accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical
expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
NEWSLETTER
Our Newsletter is an important means of communication between school and home. Newsletters are sent
home every Thursday. Please get into the habit of looking for them, reading them carefully and responding
to the contents as soon as possible. Please call the school if you have any queries. The Newsletter is also
available on our website at www.axedaleps.vic.edu.au
If you would like a copy emailed, please contact the school.
MICHAEL GROSS PARENTING RESOURCES
Our school is a member of Parenting Ideas. Visit www.parentingideas.com.au
This week’s attached article is “Supporting kids affected by bush fires”
TERM DATES 2020
Term 1: 29th January (Students) to 27th March
Term 2: Tuesday 14th April to 28th June
Term 3: 15th July to 20th September
Term 4: 7th October to 19th December
Glenda Miller
Acting Principal
FORMS TO BE RETURNED OR ORGANISED AT SCHOOL
BLANKET EXCURSION PERMISSION FORM – Please return the Excursion form by Friday 28th
February.
STUDENT ENROLMENT INFORMATION FORM – Please return this form by Friday 28th February.
VOLUNTEER FORMS – If you are able to help with any of our school programs please return the slip on
the following page. Thanks for your support.
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
Applications for current Health Care Card holders are due by Friday 28th February. See Katrina in the office
to complete an application.
CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE
A Conveyance Allowance is available for eligible students using private cars to attend school. To be eligible
a student must live more than 4.8km by the shortest practicable route from the nearest school or bus stop.
Please come into the office by the end of February to complete an application form if you are eligible.
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLAN
At the beginning of each school year we require an updated Asthma Management Plan for those students who
are diagnosed with asthma.
QUICK SHEAR RAFFLE TICKETS – We ask that all raffle tickets both sold and unsold are returned to
school by 17th February.
PHOTO ORDER ENVELOPES – Return to school with correct cash or cheque before Tuesday 25th
February.
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BREAKFAST CLUB ROSTER
I am able to assist with Breakfast Club on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings.
Name: ________________________________________________
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MEALS PROGRAM
I am able to assist by providing a meal as required for the Meals Program.
Name: ________________________________________________
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QUICK SHEAR VOLUNTEER
I am able to assist with volunteering at the Quick Shear on Saturday 22nd February.
Name: ________________________________________________
Contact Number: ________________________________________
Wrist bands, giant games, face painting & kids area (Sell wristbands, set games up again after children
have played them)
1.30pm – 5.30pm 1 hour time slot 2 hour time slot
5.30pm – 6.00pm Pack Up
Spinning Wheel (Spin wheel and give prizes)
2.00pm – 6.00pm 1 hour time slot 2 hour time slot
6.00pm – 7.00pm Pack Up
Giant inflatable obstacle course (Supervise children on course)
1.30pm – 6.00pm 1 hour time slot 2 hour time slot
6.00pm – 7.00pm Pack Up
Optus Dartboard (Assist children with kicking/throwing ball to dartboard, retrieving ball)
2.00pm – 6.00pm 1 hour time slot 2 hour time slot
6.00pm – 7.00pm Pack Up
General Set Up (Set up marquees, tables, chairs, straw)
From 9.00am
COMMUNITY NOTICES