Issue�#�10�28th�June�2018NEWSLETTER

03 5569 2241

Manifold Street Woolsthorpe 3276

www.woolsthorpe.ps.global2.vic.edu.au/

@woolsthorpeps

Woolsthorpe Primary School

Upcoming�EventsJUNE

FRI 29th Last Day of Term 2 PFA - Hot Soup Lunch

JULY MON 16th Term 3 Begins MON 23rd Enrolment Week - 2019 Preppies TUE 24th School Council Meeting

AUGUST MON 6th Student Leader Congress Night, 7pm TUE 21 School Council Meeting

SEPTEMBER MON 10th Swimming Program Begins FRI 14th South West Maker Fest

Art with

Miss Ryan

Sophie Lemke (pictured in the centre from 2014) spent last week at Woolsthorpe Primary School for her Year 10 Work

Experience Placement through Brauer College.

Students enjoyed seeing Sophie and loved having her help in

class.

Art Fun

TOMORROW

BYO MUG and gold coin for

our hot soup lunch

RememberYour Mug

A big thank you to all our parent helpers and volunteers this semester who have helped with all our programs like Kitchen Garden, Walk to School Healthy Breakfast, Sports Days, Library, Grounds Projects, Working Bees, Classroom helpers, BBQs, Pancake Shifts, Mindful May project etc. It is what makes our school so special and unique, the way our families chip in, help where they can, and get involved in the school and their children’s education. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable school holiday break. See you all back next term, refreshed and ready for more fun and learning.

EMERGANCY MANAGEMENTWe conducted a practice evacuation drill on Friday at school. As always staff and students and a parent at the time, did this calmly and efficiently. In the event of a real evacuation there are some procedures that we follow as per our emergency management plan. It is important to remember in the event of an emergency the first priority for all staff is the safety of children. My priority, as Principal, is the safety of all staff, students, parents and visitors on site at the time.

These are the types of emergency procedures that we enact if ever needed:

1.On-site evacuation to the School Oval this will occur when it is unsafe to be in the school buildings like if there is a fire, gas leak, electrical issue etc. 2.Off-site evacuation to the Woolsthorpe Tennis courts this will occur when it is unsafe to be on the school site like a bomb threat, large fire, large chemical spill etc.3.Shelter in place to the project space (main building) this will occur when a major bushfire is threating the outside area of the school or it is determined the safest course of action4.Lock-down is the most difficult situation as it involves a mobile threat within the school grounds. A lock-down involves staff locking doors and remaining inside, below window level. For this situation we are in the hands of the police and authorities.

Our Procedure is as follows with all situations:

• Call 000 for emergency services and seek and follow advice

• Evacuate students, staff and visitors • Report the emergency and evacuation to DET

Security Services Unit • Once at assembly point/s, check all students, staff

and visitors are accounted for • Ensure communications with emergency services is

maintained • Wait for emergency services to arrive or provide

further information• Notify the Regional Office and seek advice from the

DET Regional Manager • Confirm with emergency service personnel that it is

safe to return to normal operations • Contact parents as required and as soon as

possible - FlexiBuzz message will be sent

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

iPAD MAINTANCE IN THE HOLIDAYSParents please check your child’s iPad, the holidays are a good time to check and fix iPads.Delete old apps, pictures and videos. iPad screens need to be fixed so student can have their iPads at school every day for learning.

ENROLMENT STEPSEnrolment forms are available in the office or can be email out by Suzi. Enrolment Forms are now due please. This is important so we can process the forms and plan for our transition programs later in the year. Prospective families can also start receiving our school newsletters and follow us on Facebook.

STAY INFORMEDIt is vital to our school operations that all parents read FexiBuzz messages and have the App on their Phones. The fortnightly newsletter is also a MUST read for families.

The FlexiBuzz App is used as a messaging system for all sorts of communications. Paper notes will be rare. Our Website and Facebook page form an important part of our communication strategy between home and school also.

CONTACT DETAILSIf your contact details, phone numbers or email have changed lately please ensure these are changed at school with Suzi. We must have up-to-date information in case of an emergency.

RESPECT ! EXCELLENCE ! CARE ! TEAMWORK

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTYouThank

‘Open Day is Every Day’VISITS WELCOME ANYTIME

With families starting to think about their school choice for 2019, we are calling everyone to help us spread the word. We can host visits for prospective families anytime. While we do some local advertising, we know the best form of advertising for our school is word of mouth. We know there are still areas of Koroit, Winslow and Mailors Flat where families new to the area may not know about our school and the opportunities we offer. If you know of people with school age children, please encourage them to visit and see for themselves what our school has to offer. We have a FREE school bus, which as a School Council we have worked hard to maintain. With our amazing facilities and a reputation for quality education, we are looking to encourage more families in the local area to choose our school for their child’s education.

Mr Perry

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RESPECT ! EXCELLENCE ! CARE ! TEAMWORK

HappyBIRTHDAYWishing�everyone�with�a�birthday��

this�month�&�over�the�school�holidays��a�very�Happy�Birthday!

JUNE�Zoe Askew 10th Charlie Poynton 24th Toby Pearse 26th

JULY�Percy Gladman 2nd Amelia Warburton 10th Eli McDonald 12th Greta Turner 13th Jett Stuart 19th

CongratulationsRecently Harry and Phoebe had some of their

artwork on display at Flagstaff Hill for everyone to see.

Well done!RESPECT ! EXCELLENCE ! CARE ! TEAMWORK

PFA

DATE NAME - Thank You!

Thursday 19th july ingrid teggatz

Thursday 26th july bec kavanagh

Thursday 2nd august sue ellen weis

Thursday 9th august bec kavanagh

Thursday 16th august ingrid teggatz

Thursday 23rd august ingrid teggatz

HEAT UP ROSTERTERM 3

Harry & Phoebe

END OF TERM LUNCH - TOMORROW

xSTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Thank you to everyone who is making soup for our students! We’d love to see parents and families come along!

COMMUNITY NEWSKINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

Moyne Shire kindergartens are now accepting enrolments for three year old and four year old

kindergarten programs in 2019. To be eligible to attend four year old kindergarten children must

be 4 years of age by 30 April 2019. To be eligible to attend a three year old program children must

be 3 years of age by 30 April 2019.

Enrolment information and application forms are available for download or completion online from

the Moyne Shire Council website www.moyne.vic.gov.au or by phoning any of the

kindergartens listed below:

Ø  Hawkesdale Kindergarten 5560 7356

Ø  Koroit Kindergarten 5565 8276

Ø  Macarthur Kindergarten 5576 1296

Ø  Merri Kindergarten 5565 4380

Ø  Nullawarre Kindergarten 5566 5383

Ø  Port Fairy Community Services Centre 5568 0516

For further information on kindergarten enrolment or any Moyne Shire Council children’s service please phone Lucinda Whitson on 5568 0516.

Enrolments received after Friday 27th July

2018 may be placed on a waiting list.

PHONE 5562 1866 www.swroadways.com.au

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 20TH 2PM @ AAMI PARK

$136 Child / $150 AdultSeats are selling out quickly!

JUNIOR SQUASH Monday nights

5pm till 7pm

“OUR FOCUS IS ON FUN, MATESHIP AND CO OPERATIVE PLAY”

New juniors aged between 8 and 16

are most welcome.

x Skills sessions x Coaching x Modified games for

beginners

Equipment supplied

$5.00 per week plus $20.00 registration

Sausage sizzle provided for

dinner!!

WARRNAMBOOL ACTION SQUASH

CLUB 305 Timor St

Warrnambool

For enquiries please phone Kerri on 0428 1401 74

Winter Holidays ART CLUB

.

For more information contact Agostina Hawkins - ahawkins@warrnambool.vic.gov.au or call 5559 4949

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Tuesday 3 July 10:30am-12:30pm $10 per child or $5 per child for WAG family members

Sew Fantastic! Introduction to embroidery Join artist, Megan Nicolson for a fun introduction to embroidery and create a wall hanging. Bookings required. Contact WAG. A fun and easy session for ages 8 upwards

Tuesday 3 July 2:00-3:00pm FREE

Oliver Phommavanh’s Storytelling Workshop in Warrnambool Children’s book author Oliver Phommavanh is here to help, with a unique writing workshop that’ll help you dream up colourful characters and sticky storylines. Ages 8-12 Bookings required through Wheeler Centre. www.wheelercentre.com/events/oliver-phommavanh-s-storytelling-workshop-in-warrnambool

Wednesday 4 July 10:30 – 11:30am FREE

Pattern Palace Using all sorts of crafty materials, be inspired by the patterns at WAG and create your own work of art. All ages – younger participants may need help from a parent or guardian. Drop-in – no bookings required

Thursday 5 July 10:00am-12:00pm FREE

Make a Mini Beast! Join young entrepreneur Hamish James in the first of our ScallyWag series – sessions run for kids by kids! Drop in and make yourself two mini beasts, one to take home and the other for an exhibition at Fishtales Cafe! Drop-in – no bookings required

Tuesday 10 July 10:30am– 12:30pm $10 per child or $5 per child for WAG family members

Sock Puppet Softies Children are invited to bring in an old sock to transform into a new softie using a variety of simple techniques. Under the guidance of artist Megan Nicolson, children will use basic textile skills to sew buttons, appliqué or embroider their works into new little unique characters. All materials are recycled and toys stuffed with fill made from recycled bottles. A fun session for ages 5+. Bookings required. Contact WAG.

Wednesday 11 July 10:30-11:30am FREE

Fuzzy Felt Create your own Fuzzy Felt board and shapes which you can use to create scenes and stories. Ages 8 upwards (younger participants are welcome but will need help from a parent or guardian) Drop-in – no bookings required.

Designed for primary school aged children* our workshops aim to teach and encourage hands on “unplugged” fun. All the children’s workshops are held in a safe environment here at the shop. All children must be signed in and out with contact details left in the case of an emergency. No child will be allowed to leave the class early without the nominated career/parent being present. A child will only be allowed to leave with the nominated person that will be picking up the child. Please ensure you pick up your child at the designated workshop finish time. All the facilitators hold a current working with children’s check. Any unsafe, unkind or unsociable behaviour will not be tolerated and the parent/career contacted.

Weave & Yarn WorkshopMonday 2nd July 1pm - 2.30pmTuesday 3rd July 10am - 11.30am

·Mini pom pom key ring·Textured weaved wall hanging

Nature Craft WorkshopMonday 2nd July 10am - 11.30amTuesday 3rd July 1pm - 2.30pm

·Stick stars·Nature clay medallion·Nature bookmark $14

per child

$12per child

Paper WorkshopMonday 9th July 10am - 11.30amTuesday 10th July 1pm - 2.30pm

·Paper making·Paper wallet·Paper star $14

per child

Recycling WorkshopTuesday 10th July 10am - 11.30am

·Plastic piggy bank ·Gardening waist pouch·Wrapper zipper pouch $14

per child

Bigger Kids WorkshopFor ages 12 years +Monday 9th July 1pm - 3.00pm

·Marbling with nail polish·Make a multi strand scarf·Clay nature pouch

$14per child

$14per child

$20per child

TO BOOK CONTACT THE SHOP @123 Commercial Rd, Koroit or 0430 193 977

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT

PRESIDENT: PHIL McCOSH 0418 360 685

SECRETARY: STEVE CHAPMAN 0408 103 440

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LITTLE WINTER

JUNE 30 - JULY 15, WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Spend your school holidays in an enchanting maritimevillage that is alive with kids activities, farm animals,

warm food, fresh air and ocean views.

Enjoy The Holidays