TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 32 22nd October, 2015

CALENDAR

Wednesday 28th October - Life Education Van arrives Monday 2nd November - CURRICULUM DAY (no students required at school)

Tuesday 3rd November - MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wednesday 4th November - Rugby Day Thursday 5th November - Grade 2 SLEEPOVER Friday 13th November - Annual School Concert Monday 23rd November – Thursday 3rd December

- Prep-2 Swimming

The swimming program for children in Prep – 2 will begin on Monday 23rd November 2015.

All skill levels will be catered for within small groups. The program consists of 7 x 30 minute swimming lessons at the Peninsula Swimming Aquatic Centre held at 2 Colchester Rd, Rosebud.

The program is run by qualified and experienced swimming teachers. It is a wonderful program that has been running for many years. As part of our P.E. program, it is expected that all students will

participate and take advantage of the resources and activities planned.

The swimming program will cost $65 per child. Permission forms and payment due by Thursday 16th November

Week 1:

Monday 23rd November Tuesday 24th November

Wednesday 25th November Thursday 26th November

Friday 27th November

Week 2:

Monday 30th November Thursday 3rd December

GRADE 2 SLEEPOVER

Notices and payment are required back at school no later than

Monday 26th

October.

Sporting School Golf Program

At Moonah Links

Coach: Phil Boulton

Our Annual School Concert will be held

on Friday 13th November

THEME

CHILDHOOD MUSIC MEMORIES Eastbourne Primary School Hall

Tickets on sale Thursday 22nd October

@ $7.00 each

Ticket price is the same for seating and standing Please pre-purchase tickets

to avoid the rush on the night

Students need to be at

Eastbourne PS at 6:45pm

on Friday 13th for concert

to commence at 7:00pm sharp.

Prep B - Mrs Bos – Callum Woulfe – for being an interested and courteous audience member while visiting Red Hill School to see their circus spectacular.

Prep R - Mrs. Read – Sonny Feron – for your enthusiasm during music when rehearsing for the concert. You are doing a fabulous job, keep it up!

1H - Mrs Hughes - Leah Bailey – Veith – for the effort she is putting in to all of her learning. Keep up the great work Leah.

1P - Miss Perkins – Kade Penzo – for bringing smile into the classroom every morning. He has been working very hard on his spelling and using these words in his writing.

2B – Mrs Baird – Grace Bell – focusses on her work and does her best to complete activated on time. She is a happy, friendly student.

2J – Mrs Johnstone – Hazel Read – for all the careful consideration she gives to all her Literacy tasks. Hazel is always keen to learn and further her understandings..

3A – Miss Arnold – William Bowden – for your improvement in your handwriting. You really care when writing things down. He is also willing to give things a go. Great work Will.

3W – Ms Walton – Lachlan George – for being a wonderful caring friend to his classmates.

4S – Miss Staley + Miss McGhee – Cooper Blewett - we love seeing your smiling face at school Cooper! It is wonderful to see your confidence grow as you tackle challenges with a positive attitude. We are lucky to have such a kind and considerate friend in Year 4.

5Q – Miss Quintin – Isabell Southon – You’ve made a good start to your integrated project on Fiona Wood. I’m looking forward to seeing your newspaper article Isabell. Well done!

6W - Miss Withers – Grace–Alexandra Roach – welcome to Tootgarook Primary School. You have settled in so well and have become an important and valued member of our class.

Art / Craft – Miss Davey - Jasmine Watson – 6W – well done Jasmine on all your hard work. Your graffiti design shows great composition. Well done!

Music - Mrs Young – Summer Dixon – 3W – welcome to the band Summer. You have tried out a few times and gone back home to practise. Now you have made it and you are our youngest flute player. Well done!.

Phys Ed – Mr Kitchin – Max McIntosh – 2J – for his enthusiasm and great participation during P.E. lessons.

Indonesian – Prep – Gr 3 – Miss Lee –

Indonesian – Grade 4/5/6 – Mrs Clements – Harry Read – 6W – congratulations Harry on a great start to your Indonesian book.

Tootgarook Pre School currently have vacancies for 2016 3yo Kindergarten classes Please contact Tootgarook Pre School on (03) 59853314 for more information

Where: Tootgarook Primary School

Time: 3.30pm – 5pm

Date: TUESDAY 27th

October 2015

Cost: FREE