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Greythorn Primary School No. 4694 Reading Avenue, North Balwyn. 3104 Telephone: 9857 9762 Fax: 9857 8175 Website: http://www.greythornps.vic.edu.au Email: [email protected] OSHCLUB 0411 392 707
Principal: Andrew Searle
Edition 37 – 23rdNovember 2016
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
The Senior Choir and Taiko Group are performing tonight in the 49th Oxfam Music Festival for Schools being held at the Box Hill Town Hall. This annual event is another wonderful opportunity for the students involved to showcase their talents in a performance setting. I am sure that the students will once again be outstanding ambassadors for our school and their performances will be thoroughly enjoyed by those in attendance. Mrs Odou does an excellent job in preparing the students with regular rehearsals and training, giving them every opportunity to perform at their best. At Assembly last Monday, the students who have been involved in the Student 2 Student program this year were acknowledged by Mrs Williams. The school has been involved in this program for 14 years, which has been the longest contribution that any primary school throughout Australia has made to the program since its inception. This program involves students reading stories to another child over the phone and is coordinated by the Smith Family. Mrs Williams has been a passionate advocate of the program and she has ensured that a large number of the school’s senior students have been involved in it each year. Due to changes in technology and a shift in focus for the program, primary age students will no longer be participating. The program will continue on with secondary age students only. I would like to acknowledge the work that Mrs Williams has carried out for many years to give our students the opportunity to be involved and have such a positive impact on the lives of the children that they read to. Thank you also to the following students for their contribution and commitment to the program this year; Hanson Q, Ashley K, Chloe M, Wil L, Georgia G, Audrey W, Rosa D, Maddy D, Demi P, Jack S, Allie L, Alex B and Ollie D. During Assembly we were also entertained with some wonderful musical performances. The Recorder and Percussion Ensemble played a piece titled, Walkin’ The Buzz. Kieran L (1S) gave a wonderful solo performance on the violin (accompanied on the piano by Vivien) and the Prep students sang the Seekers song, Morning Town Ride, beautifully. Congratulations to all of the students involved for these performances. Some members of the school’s Chess Club were also acknowledged at Assembly. Trophies were presented in two categories, Rookies and Masters Competition, to the following students. Rookies Competition
1st – Rohan S (4D)
2nd
– Jackie T (3R)
3rd
– Timothy S (4D) & Jessica L (3A)
Masters Competition
1st – Nathan L (6N)
2nd
– Kaden W (4D)
3rd
– Henry M (6K)
Most Improved – Lachlan W (3H)
Thank you to Mr Pertz for his ongoing work with the Chess Club and giving all of the members involved the opportunity to learn about the game, develop their skills as well as compete in competitions.
Wednesday 23 November PFA meeting 9:00am Oxfam Music Festival Senior Choir and Taiko Group 7:00pm
Monday 28 November Yr 5-6
Prep Orientation 2:20pm—3:30pm Yr 5/6 swimming until 9/12/16
Tuesday 29 November Prep Prep Fire Education
Monday 5 December Prep excursion to CERES 2:40pm Assembly 2017 Leaders announced Gypsies Instrumental Concert (after school)
Tuesday 6 December Yr 6 Orientation Day to Government Secondary Schools (all day) Prep Orientation Hall 9:15am Campion Book delivery pickup 2:30-6:00pm
Monday 12 December Parent helper morning tea in the Stadium10:30am-11:30am
Tuesday 13 December Yr6 Year 6 Graduation in the Stadium Last day of Canteen
Thursday 15 December Yr 6 Excursion to MSAC Yr 5 Christmas party 12:00pm-1:00pm Whole School Christmas concert 5:30pm
Tuesday 20 December Term 4 finishes. Dismissal at 1:30pm
Working with Children Check - a reminder for all parents:
The WWC Check is a minimum checking standard set by the Working with Children Act 2005 for those who work with children, either on a paid or voluntary basis.
All parent helpers in the school, as well as attending excursions and swimming, are now required to have a current Volunteer Working with Children Check and provide the details to our office. The application process is available online. For more information, or to apply, see our website under the Parent Information tab.
Andrew Searle Principal
Following a terrific leadership workshop run by John Verbi recently, the year 5 students have been busy preparing their speeches for student leader roles. These speeches will be presented on Friday 25th November. The 2017 student leaders will be announced at assembly in Week 10, on Monday 5th December.
Canteen Bites
Thursday 24th November Natalie Foeng
Friday 25th November Yelka Maloney
Monday 28th November
Tuesday 29th November
Wednesday 30th November
Thursday 1st December Carolyn De Jong
Friday 2nd December Fiona Casey
Monday 5th December
Tuesday 6th December
Wednesday 7th December
Our Online Canteen has launched! At the start of next year all lunch orders will need to be ordered online using My School Connect. The new system has lots of benefits for both home and school. Parents can access the canteen menu and order for the day or for the week. The new system of ordering online is now available! Paper bag ordering will still be available during this transition period. Parents are encouraged to sign up to My School Connect and test the new service. This will also allow us to rectify any issues that might be experienced . For more information on how to register please see the attached flyer in the newsletter. Please also note cash counter sales are still available at both recess and lunchtime. NEW MENU ITEM Frozen Watermelon Wedges 50c each PLEASE NOTE this item along with frozen pineapple stick ,moosies, ice-cream and frozen yoghurt need to be picked up at the counter .
Volunteers needed on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning 9-10 to help cut up fruit, make popcorn etc. Help needed on Wednesday 30th November and Friday 9th December 10.30 -1.15 Please contact Suzy on 0422 588 731 or email [email protected] if you are able to assist on any of the blank days.
Please find below the Roster for Canteen duty for Thursday 24th November to Wednesday 7th December 2016.
Music News
Oxfam Music Festival for Schools Come and hear the Senior Choir and Taiko Group perform at the 49
th Oxfam Music
Festival for Schools tonight - Wednesday 23rd
November. The Festival will be held at Box Hill Town Hall and will start at 7:00pm. Students need to arrive by 6:50 in their choir/taiko uniform. Tickets are available online through TRYBOOKING https://www.trybooking.com/208540 - $15 per adult/$10 concession and children/students are FREE. Looking forward to a fabulous concert! Joy Odou Music Teacher
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