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Lucknow Values – Respect: Care: Honesty: Inclusiveness: Commitment

School Calendar Term 4 – November

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Very Important Visitor Morning 8:50 – 11:00am

Melbourne Cup Holiday

Gr 4 Camp Gr 4 Camp Gr 4 Camp

Grade 2 Excursion

Prep Transition 9:00 – 10:15am

2020 Calendar Fundraiser closes

Friday Fun Singers perform at IGA

Bairnsdale Show Friday Fun Singers 2:30pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Grade 3 Camp

Grade 6 transition to Bairnsdale secondary

Grade 3 Camp Grade 3 Camp

Prep transition 9:00am - 10:15am

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Book Fair 3.00 to 4.30 pm




Energy Breakthrough


Energy Breakthrough

Prep transition 9: - 10:15am

Energy Breakthrough

VERY IMPORTANT VISITOR DAY

Lucknow Bell Phone: 5152 4662 Mobile: 0429 015 783 Fax: 5152 1792

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lucknow-ps.vic.edu.au Date: 06.11.19

A big thank you to everyone who came along and joined in the fun on Very Important

Visitors Day. The kids and teachers really appreciated you taking time out of your busy

lives to spend quality time in the classrooms. The school was most definitely a buzz and

the chalk drawings were impressive!

To continue to improve this annual event, we are seeking feedback. If you can quickly jot

down anything that worked well and/or areas that could be improved, this would be much

appreciated. Hand them to the classroom teacher or directly to the Office.

Thank you, Emily Forbes.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lucknow-ps.vic.edu.au/

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Parent Requests for 2020 Classes

Friday 15th November is fast approaching. If you have a request for your child’s class placement in

2020, please make sure that I receive your request in writing by this date.

Requests should focus on the social and academic needs of the child. For example, certain

combinations of children may not work well together due to factors at school or beyond the school.

If you have put in a request in previous years, please do not rely on that to cover the 2020 school

year. A new request needs to be submitted as circumstances are constantly changing. Please do not

rely on verbal discussions with staff, as only written requests to the Principal will be considered.

All requests will be treated confidentially and we will endeavour to cater for these whenever possible

within the set class structure. No requests from parents will be considered after this due date.

Student Transition

This time of year staff are busy supporting the next generation of students and parents with Prep

transitions and orientations. At the same time, we are also preparing to farewell students in Year 6 as

they prepare to take on secondary school. It can be an emotional time of the year for students, their

families, and for staff who have played such a huge part in each child's education, including their social

and emotional development over many years. Our teachers take great care to support each of your

children as they move into the next phase of their lives. If you have any concerns, please contact your

child’s teacher. They will be only too happy to assist.

Marcus Batt, Principal

FAMILY STATEMENTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY

A range of items, including poppies, wristbands, pens and badges, are available to purchase during this

week to contribute to the Anzac Appeal. Prices range from $2 to $10. Students from JSC will be selling

these in the library at recess for the next week. Please bring your money to school if you would like to

purchase one.

Junior School Councillors

Would you like to get a head start with paying your 2020 school fees?

Some families have expressed interest in getting ahead with their fees before the

beginning of school starting in 2020. If you are one of these families who would like to

have a regular payment set up, see below.

BPay payments – this can be set up by easily, in your internet banking with

your family biller code found on the bottom left hand corner of your statement.

Centrepay – by using the school reference 555117192 J you can create a

deduction from your Centrelink payment via the MyGov website. Alternatively

fill out a form at the school office.

If you are making payments to the school for specific fees please email the school

to inform us of which charge the payment is to be allocated to.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email the school

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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FITNESS FANATICS

Number of participants - Tuesday – 30, Wednesday – 35

Distance ran and/or walked - Tuesday –46km, Wednesday – 47.5km

New members of the 10km club – Kalani Baylis

New members of the 40km club – Corbin Blake, Paegen Keat

New members of the 50km club – Allie Eenjes

New members of the 80km club – Kiah Montant

New members of the 100km club – Ebony Harvey

New members of the 110km club – Logan Croucher

New members of the 120km club – Heidi Carter

New members of the 280km club – Ryan Cullinan

PARENTS AND FRIENDS

DENTAL PROGRAM

Please be advised the School Mobile Dental Service will not be proceeding as previously planned. If

you would like any further information please contact the office.

Lucknow Primary School Prep Transition Morning Tea

Welcome to all new and returning parents to Lucknow Primary School.

The first transition day for incoming prep students is Friday 8th November 2019 at 9.00am.

On behalf of the Lucknow Primary School Parents and Friends Group, we would love to invite you into the school staff room for the first transition day to sit down, have a small bite to eat and meet other new

parents whose children are also starting prep in 2019.

When: Friday 8th November, 2019

Time: 9.00am – 10.15am

Where: School Staff Room

Once you have dropped your little one off to their first transition day please come along and relax in the staff room, you will not be far away in case they need you.

Tea and Coffee will be provided along with morning tea.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

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SCHOOL VALUES AWARD

SCHOOL VALUES

AWARDS

HONESTY

Congratulations to the following wonderful students who have consistently displayed the very important value of HONESTY.

Our school is a better place to be because of you!

PAS Lexi Forbes 3CM Jasper Alleyn-Dennison

PCB Ellen Hill 3/4F Rianna Whitby

PJS Jimmy Henger 4CT Grace Tuckett

PLB Emma Veit 4ES Kane Taylor

1MC Raiven Cole 4RP Olivia Faithfull

1MP Aiden Rumble 4/5A Hunter Banks

1VG Morven Mowart 5DH Jessica Costello

1/2P Jararah Solomon 5GD Alex Davidson

2LB Anders Cox 5/6W Connor Harrington

2KE Angus Wren 6CM Mary Poynton

2RG Tia Peys 6CP Hannah Tuckett

3CH Leon Rhode 6FW Kate Rossack

These students will be presented with their

certificates at Friday’s assembly.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Class Student

PAS Indi George for the hard work and concentration she is putting into her writing and challenging

herself to do her best. Well done Indi!

PJS Huon Stephenson and Ella Searle for working hard on your learning goals. You should be proud

of all your hard work!

PCB Wyatt Hunt for the positive start he has made in PCB and at Lucknow. We are lucky to have

you Wyatt.

PLB Anastasia Bell for a positive mindset to her learning and for making excellent progress.

Bennet Harrison for working hard in maths and making excellent progress.

12P Dannielle Whateley and Ash Hall for making amazing progress in reading through increasing

their use of strategies and developing their knowledge of summarizing and analysing the text.

1MC Tyson Booth for applying himself to his work and making good progress. Keep up the great

effort.

1MP The whole class for huge efforts to follow instructions and finish all their work to the best they

can. Super!

1VG Demi Cox for her love of learning, it is obvious!

2KE Hayden Stephens for turning around your thinking in Maths and really having a go!

2LB Anders Cox for being a great role model in class and consistently displaying respect for others.

Cooper Westwood for really trying to add more interesting content to his writing pieces.

2RG Jack Ireland for working hard to focus in class and finish his work to a high standard. Terrific

effort Jack! Keep up the good work.

34F Jet Dullard for the amazing voice that she is using in her writing. It sounds just like she is

talking. Well done Jet!

3CH Olivia Pykalo for using feedback to include more detail and improve the organisation in her

writing pieces.

3CM Marlee Davidson - for showing great determination in Maths and not giving up until she found

an answer to our 'perimeter problem'. Well done Marlee!

45A Amber Coles for talking through strategies and increasing her ability to apply these to maths

problem solving tasks.

4ES The whole class for the outstanding way that they represented our school on camp and the

respect that they showed one another.

4CT The whole class for the outstanding way that they represented our school on camp and the


4RP The whole class for the outstanding way that they represented our school on camp and the


56W Brodie Shaw for making good learning choices, especially during reading mini-lessons. Well

done Brodie!

5DH Miley Howell for her fantastic effort to explode a moment and create a strong descriptive

writing piece.

5GD Gabi Merante for her kind, respectful behaviour at all times, to everyone! It is really

appreciated Gabi.

6CM Brooklyn Reid for his improved focus on his learning. Keep it up!

6CP Ashley Westwood for always trying her absolute best at each task she completes.

6FW Shae Davis for always being a happy, positive member of our grade and always being so

reliable.

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VICTORIAN PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE 2019

6 classes in our school participated in the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge for 2019. The premiers

reading challenge is a challenge where any child from 0-18 years of age can participate in reading a

certain number of books. Primary school students have to read 30 books to complete the challenge.

Congratulations to the following classes who participated in the challenge, 1VG, 1MP, 1MC, 2KE, 2LB

and 2RG.

We would also like to do a special mention to the following students for their reading:

Aleara Flint for reading 42 books, Ashton Bell for reading 48 books, Tully Robinson for reading 73

books, Oscar Triggs for reading 75 books and Georgia Irish for reading 84 books.

2 students were also selected from each of the classrooms for their effort and improvement with their

reading. They are;

1VG Jace McFadzean-Buchanan and Channel Sellings

1MP Jenna Stubbs and Tilly Deal

1MC Jack Whitby and Marli Mahon

2KE Charlotte Fincher and Jorja Knights

2LB Charlotte Armstrong and Alexis Matheson

2RG Fletcher Watt and Kalani Baylis.

Semi, Mia, Emily and Emma – Student Literacy Leaders

SCHOOL BOOK FAIR NOVEMBER 2019

Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who

they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:

Set the example. Let children see you read.

Have a collection of books in your home. Update this collection routinely to keep up with changing

tastes and reading skills.

Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.

The theme of our Scholastic Book Fair is Dino-Mite, where we hope you will Stomp, Chomp, and Read!

It’s a fun reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful

selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book

Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.

Book Fair dates: 18th November 2019 – 22nd November 2019

Shopping hours: 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our

school.

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PERFORMING ARTS

Assembly Performances

We are excited to share with you the following Junior School assembly performances. Just a reminder

that performances will be at the beginning of assembly and assembly starts promptly at 2:40pm.

The costumes requirements are optional for assembly but required for Summer Showcase.

Costumes have been designed to be simple, just using things from home or borrowed from the

Performing Arts costume supply. It is not an expectation that parents go out and buy costume items.

Date of

Assembly

Class Performance

style

Song Costume

1/11/19 2RG Dance I want you back 70’s theme or bright and

colourful clothes.

8/11/19 1MP Chair

Drumming

Louie Louie 80’s rock or black clothes.

15/11/19 12P Percussion

instruments &

movement

Tutti Fruity Bright and colourful clothes or

anything fruit themed.

22/11/19 2KE Dance

Hey Baby Bright and colourful clothes.

22/11/19 2LB Percussion

instruments &

movement

Crazy little thing

called love

Red, pink or white top. Blue or

denim bottoms.

29/11/19 PJS Dance and

Drama

Rockin’ around the

Christmas tree

Christmas clothes.

29/11/19 PAS Dance and

Drama

All I want for

Christmas is you

Christmas clothes.

Friday Fun Singers

Just a reminder that the Friday Fun Singers have been officially invited to perform one song for Samuel

Johnston (from Love Your Sister and Dancing with the Stars) on Friday 8th November at approximately

10am outside the Eastwood IGA. This is such a special experience for singers and we can’t wait to see

Samuel’s reaction to our 150 singers.

Our community is invited to this Love Your Sister performance and to our big performance at the

Bairnsdale Show on November 9th at 2:30pm. Even if you don’t have a child in our singing group

come and cheer us on anyway!

Singers will be walked across the road by staff for the Love Your Sister performance. There is no

parental permission form needed because this excursion is within our local walking area.

We ask that Friday Fun Singers please add a touch of sparkle or colour to their school uniform for the

Love your Sister performance and consider contributing a gold coin donation for the Love Your Sister

fundraising.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WEST BAIRNSDALE CRICKET CLUB’S

ladies day

AN OPEN INVITATION TO ATTEND

Party Plan Event 3-5pm

Saturday 16th November 2019

Bairnsdale City Oval Social Rooms

NORWEX THE BODY SHOP AT HOME LORRAINE LEA

SCENTSY SEACRET TUPPERWARE DOTERRA OILS

Fashion Parade to be held at 3.45pm by

INTIMO & TAKING SHAPE

Entry by gold coin donation to the McGrath Foundation

Lucky Door Prizes

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