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AXEDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Excellence Through Endeavour”
High Street, Axedale 3551
Ph. (03) 5439 7232 Fax. (03) 5439 7575
Principal – Lex Johnstone
Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER No. 13 May 3rd 2018
Important dates:
May 4th Hot Lunch Order Day
7th-11th Book Fair
8th Mother’s Day High Tea
8th Mother’s Day Raffle Drawn
10th Mother’s Day Stall
11th Cross Country Gr 3-6 – Cost $5
14th Ecolinc Excursion Gr. 6
15th School Council
May
June
16th Pie orders close
15th-17th NAPLAN testing
17th eSmart – Cyber Safety Sessions
18th Walk Safely to School Day
22nd Grandparents & Special Person’s
Day
28th Ecolinc Excursion Gr. 5
5th Ecolinc Excursion Gr 3/4
Our awards recipients this week are:-
VALUES AWARDS
Alexis – For being organised in the morning
and ready to start reading as soon as the bell
goes.
Liam P. – For working to always display
our School Values when in and out of the
classroom.
Darcy S – For being an excellent role
model in our PE lessons by cooperating
with his team mates and making an effort to
include others.
Emily Brow. – For co-operating during
maths activities and sharing her equipment,
along with helping others.
Noah – For showing his personal best to
complete all learning tasks quickly.
Cameron – For showing perseverance and
resilience when learning new concepts.
CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS
Maddi – For enjoying reading time and
working hard to learn her Colour Words.
Chloe – For working hard to learn all of the
Australian coins and ordering them by
value.
Matilda W. – For showing an
understanding of the structure of persuasive
writng and applying this effectively in her
writing lessons.
Lottie – For writing a fantastic, creative ‘silly story’ and working productively
during writing sessions.
Wil A. – For starting work tasks quickly and completing tasks to the best of his
ability.
Zane – For writing an engaging and persuasive sizzling start about video games and
for his willingness to share his writing with the class.
GOLDEN BRUSH
This week the Golden
Brush was won by the
Preps.
HOUSE TROPHY
This week the House
Trophy was won by
Campaspe.
MAGIC WORDS
Congratulations to our students who have
achieved a Magic Word Reading Certificate
this week.
MANGA HIGH
Congratulations to Callum, Abi, Lainey &
Cameron for great achievements with the
Manga High Maths program.
Callum has achieved 218 medal points to
earn a gold medal.
Abi (27 points), Lainey (24 points) and Cameron L (30 points) earnt certificates for their efforts. Well done
kids.
ECOLINC EXCURSION
Yesterday some of our Grade 3 students had a great excursion to the Ecolinc Science & Technology Centre
in Bacchus Marsh.
The students were able to learn about the
geographical features of the local
Lerderderg Gorge and the dinosaurs that
once roamed the area. They learnt about
the rock formations in the area and the
timeline associated with their creation.
Lastly, donning their palaeontology tool
belts and genuine Indiana Jones leather
hats, they themselves learnt how to
uncover fossilised mega fauna and
discovered 3 different skeletons.
Emily, Steffi, Charlotte, Belle, Grace,
Rachel and Sam D are pictured here
uncovering the fossils.
LEAF COLLECTING
Kamryn and Mrs. E were very busy yesterday collecting leaves
of different shapes, sizes, colours and textures.
Kamryn worked really hard to complete his leaf poster. His
favourite leaf was the red one in the middle.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
SCHOOL CAMPS
On the back of the Newsletter is a tear off page for your fridge with information and fortnightly instalment
pay dates.
BOOK FAIR
Our Librarian Deb Tuohey has been busy already getting the Book Fair set up for next week.
The Book Fair will be open each night after school from 3.00 – 4.00pm. A Book Fair flyer is attached to the
newsletter today.
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE DRIVE
This year, our PVF group is again running the bare rooted FRUIT AND ORNAMEMTAL TREE DRIVE.
Families who are wishing to purchase trees can order from a wide range of options. The school will receive
$5 for every tree ordered. The trees are sourced from Valley Trees in Ardmona near Shepparton.
Order forms were sent home on Monday with students. Please contact the school if you would like further
copies.
Orders with money need to be in at the School Office by Friday May 25th.
Thanks for supporting the school.
BREAKFAST CLUB
There will be no Breakfast Club next Tuesday as Ricky will be setting up the High Tea in the Hall.
SCHOOL ROCK BAND
Mr. Marsh, our Music Teacher, has formed a school rock band with some of our budding musicians. With
many students learning guitar, drums, keyboard, singing and 43 members in our School Choir, we have lots
of students keen to stretch their musical skills further. A large number of students tried out for the band and
our aim over time is to have a number of bands, allowing students with a range of skills to participate
On May 21st, the first day of Education Week, our band will be performing their first gig at our Monday
Assembly.
They have only been working together for 4/5 weeks but are
making great progress with their first number ‘Riptide’.
Our band members are
Singers – Evie, Lainey
Bass Guitar – Anthony
Rhythm Guitars – Alex & LJ
Keyboard – Macy
Drums – John
AVA - GOOD BYE
Last week we sadly said goodbye to Ava Martin from Grade 5. Ava has moved to Camp Hill Primary School.
We wish Ava all the best for the future.
CROSS COUNTRY – GRADE 3-6
The Bendigo District Schools Cross Country event is on Friday May 11th.
With increased numbers attending the Cross Country this year, we will be attending in two groups to reduce
the amount of non-involved time for students.
Students in the 8, 9 & 10 years age groups will be leaving school at 9.00 and returning to school at
approximately 12.45pm.
Students in the 11 & 12 year age groups will be leaving school at 11.45am and returning before 3.30pm.
Travel will be by school bus.
Cost is $5 per student for Grade 3 – 6 students and is due prior to the event. Newsletters have been stamped
“PAID” today for those families who have done so.
Our Bendigo based Excursion Permission note signed earlier in the year applies to this excursion.
GRADE 6 TRANSITION PACKS
This week, Gr. 6 parents will have received an envelope of Transition to Year 7 information. Please contact
the school if you have any queries.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN testing for Grade 3 & 5 students will be taking place on May 15th, 16th & 17th. Where possible,
families are asked to avoid appointments, day trips, holidays etc on these dates.
Grade 3 & 5 students will be spending some class time over the next few weeks preparing for the tests.
CYBER SAFETY SESSIONS – THURSDAY MAY 17th
As part of our eSmart Program, this term our Grade 2-6 students will be taking part in some Cyber Safety
sessions conducted by presenters from the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. These are general cyber
safety sessions and will provide an overview of the key cyber safety topics and protective factors for
keeping safe online. The Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s 3 C’s of Cyber Safety -Contact, Conduct and
Content, will help to ensure consistent approaches to keeping safe online.
After school, teachers will also take part in a Cyber Safety session.
From 5.00 – 6.00pm, there will be a session for parents to help provide you with the skills and knowledge to
best support your children to be safe online. The parent session focuses on providing the participants with
the tools to support children and young people online at school, home and the broader community.
Date: May 17th
Times: Grade 4, 5 & 6 1.00 – 2.00
Grade 2 & 3 2.00 – 3.00
Staff 3.45 – 4.45
Parents 5.00 – 6.00
Please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter to confirm your attendance at the Parent Session.
Child care will be available as students are not required at the parent information session. Please indicate on
the slip if this will be required.
WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY
National Walk Safely to School Day
is on Friday 18th May 2018. We are
organising a ‘walking school bus’
activity for that morning. Students are
encouraged to wear bright colours
and join us in a walk along the
O’Keefe Rail Trail to school starting from the footbridge
across the Campaspe River. (Heathcote side of the river)
Parents are encouraged to come along and join us for the
walk. We enjoyed perfect weather last year for Walk to
School Day so fingers crossed for the 18th.
EDUCATION WEEK – 2019 PREP PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
Education Week is on in all Victorian schools from May 21st – 25th.
One of the events we will be running is our 2019 Prep Parent Information Session. This session will be on
Thursday May 24th from 9.30am.
If you know of any parents who may be interested in coming along, or may not know about the session,
please contact them, or let us know and we can make contact.
An Information Flyer will be provided to the Axedale Pre-School and all Pre-School parents have been
provided with a booklet outlining details about all of Bendigo’s government primary schools.
GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIALS PERSON’S DAY
Just a reminder that we are holding our Grandparents and Special Person’s Day on Tuesday 22nd May for
families who need to organise visits from relatives or special people.
PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Once again we will be participating in the Victorian Premiers’ Reading
Challenge. A notice will be sent home tomorrow with further details.
EARTH SCIENCE
We are looking for empty seedling punnets. If families have any they can
pass on please bring them to school.
ATHLETES FOOT A reminder to mention Axedale Primary School when purchasing from the Athletes Foot. They will
donate $5 for every pair of shoes purchased.
WIDE OPEN ROAD OPTOMETRY
Wide Open Road Optometry are coming to do free eye testing for students at the start of June this year.
Expression of interest forms were sent home last year and many families have already completed these.
Forms are still available at the office.
If you are unsure if you have completed this form previously please see Katrina
AXEDALE HALL SURVEY
City of Greater Bendigo is keen to gather information from locals about the Axedale Hall. A short survey is
available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89FFDR8
FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY
The Fresh Fruit Friday Program continues this term. Fruit will be provided during lunch and afternoon
recess each Friday.
Friday 4th May – Susie McGrath & Tanya Czuczman
Friday 11th May – Melinda Pengelly & Jodie Black
BREAKFAST CLUB
Thank you to our volunteers, a new roster for Term 2 was sent home earlier in the week.
Tuesday 8th May – NO BREAKFAST CLUB
Thursday 10th May – Samantha Condon
Tuesday 15th May – Hannelie Schutte
Thursday 17th May – Kellie Smith
SCHOOL APP
If you haven’t already signed up to our school app we ask that you take the time to
download it.
The majority of our families have now signed up for our school app and are finding it is a
great way of staying in touch with easy access to newsletters, receiving calendar updates
direct to your phone and entering absence notes. It is also the way we send our alerts and reminders.
To download the app just visit the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android’s.
Search for Updat-ed and from the menu select our school. We’ll receive your registration
request and will need to approve you before your app is up and running.
MICHAEL GROSS PARENTING RESOURCES
Our school is a member of Parenting Ideas. Visit www.parentingideas.com.au
This term we will be exploring Michael Grose’s Thriving Series on Optimism. There are 10 essential
optimism skills to teach your kids so they can achieve. These skills will be included in the newsletter
weekly. Today you will find skill 2 – Slow down and think the options through.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
The 104-Storey Treehouse with Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
Wednesday 11 July, 11am The Capital, Bendigo
Join Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton as they celebrate the tenth book in their Treehouse series. The 104-
Storey Treehouse introduces 13 new levels of mischief and wonder. Stupidhat level? Check. Refrigerator-
throwing level? You bet. A deep-thoughts thinking room? You know it.
Climb the never-ending staircase, save your burps in the burp bank; make money or honey in the money-
making machine. Relax in the peaceful sunny meadow full of buttercups, butterflies and bluebirds … and
help Andy find a cure for his aching toothache.
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Suitable for 5 – 12 year olds.
Kids under three free on the knee.
Presented by the Wheeler Centre
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Intelligence plus character – that is the true goal of education.
Martin Luther-King Jnr.
TURTLE FACTS OF THE WEEK
After reading some great turtle information this week, Darby has researched the following facts.
A female sea turtle can grow up to 1.5m – 2.5m.
Female sea turtles can be the size of a surf board
A male rhino can be as big as a car.
Great work Darby
JOKE OF THE WEEK (to fit in with the turtles)
Q: How can you tell the ocean is friendly?
A: It waves!
Lex Johnstone
Principal
CLASSROOMS
YEAR 6 TO 7 TRANSITION EVENINGS
Attached to the newsletter today for Grade 6 students is a flyer with details about the State Schools transition
evenings which are on next Wednesday 9th May at 7pm.
PREP/1 AXEDALE WALKING TOUR
Next Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting, the Prep/1 students will be going on a walking tour of the
Axedale Township. This will give students an opportunity to see their town from a different perspective.
VEGGIE GARDEN
This week Prep/1 have been working in the veggie garden topping up the beds and planting out the winter
seedlings they planted as seeds last term. They also started a new project planting their green cubby. Students
had to put up strings and then plant seeds and seedlings around the base. We can’t wait to see what happens.
PVF A few key things to note:
Pie Drive order sheets have been distributed today with orders closing on 16th May. Delivery will be
on 24th May
Fruit and Ornamental Tree orders are due in by May 25th.
Trivia night – June 23rd Donations of bottles of wine are sought. These can be left at the office.
Next PVF meeting Tuesday 29th May at 9am.
FORMS TO BE RETURNED OR ORGANISED AT SCHOOL
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE TICKETS – Please return raffle books by Monday 7th May
CROSS COUNTRY PAYMENT - $5 payment due by Thursday 10th May
PIE DRIVE ORDER FORM – Orders are due by Wednesday 16th May
CYBER SAFETY SESSION – RSVP – Parent Session is on Thursday 17th May 5 – 6pm
FRUIT TREE DRIVE ORDER FORM – Orders are due by Friday 25th May
WIDE OPEN ROAD OPTOMETRY – Forms are due by end of May
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CYBER SAFETY SESSIONS – THURSDAY MAY 17th
FAMILY NAME: _______________________________________
We will be attending the Parent Cyber Safety Session on Thursday 17th May between 5 – 6pm.
YES / NO
We will require child care during the session
YES / NO
SCHOOL CAMPS
This year, our Camps Program will include the
following:-
DATES VENUE INITIAL
COST
Cost with Pam
Gunn Trust
subsidy applied
PREP FRI
DEC 7
SCHOOL $5 $5
GR 1/2 AUG
23-24
AXEDALE ROTARY
CAMP
$60 $60
GR 3/4 SEPT
10-12
CAMP WYUNA -
QUEENSCLIFF
$300 $250
GR 5/6 SEPT
18-21
DOXA YOUTH CAMP -
MELBOURNE
$250 $200
The Pam Gunn Axedale Memorial Trust has approved to provide a $50 subsidy
for all Grade 3-6 students this year to assist families, particularly those with two
or more students attending camp.
So that we can confirm numbers with Gr. 3/4 and Gr. 5/6 camp venues, a $50
deposit or full payment is required from families to indicate that your child will
be attending. Camp deposits are due by Friday 25th May.
If helpful fortnightly instalments of $25 can be paid at the Office.
Date Gr. 3/4 Camp Gr. 5/6 Camp May 25 $50 deposit due $50 deposit due June 8 $25 installment $25 installment June 22 $25 installment $25 installment July 20 $25 installment $25 installment August 3 $25 installment $25 installment August 17 $25 installment $25 installment August 31 $75 installment $25 installment
**Please contact the school if you wish to discuss other payment options or if camp payments are likely to
cause difficulty
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