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15 April 2015
Regards ~ Kevin
Dear Parents,
Welcome back for Term 2, I hope you and your family enjoyed a relaxing time together during the
recent vacation.
Today the staff provided morning tea for Ms Jo Toussaint who is retiring from her position as
Education Support Aide at Donburn Primary. Jo joined the team in September 2001 and she has
supported many individual students during this time. Jo has been a wonderful asset to this school -
her enthusiasm and her genuine concern for the welfare of others has been greatly appreciated by
all members of the Donburn School Community. We will miss you Jo, but we wish you continued
success in all that awaits you!
Please note that we have cordoned off an area of the school oval and in the next few weeks we will have one of the large
gum trees removed. There will be quite an amount of wood available for those people who enjoy an open fire!
Yesterday we distributed to every family a copy of the “Special Religious Instruction-Parent Consent Form”. If you did
not receive a form please contact the office as soon as possible because we need to have all forms back to school by
Tuesday 21st April!
Thankyou!
You will be aware that Marg Hanna is currently on long service leave. Pauline Thwaites will be assisting us during
Marg’s period of leave!
Welcome Pauline!
Next Thursday the 23 April, our School Captains and House Captains have the privilege to represent Donburn at the
Schools ANZAC Day service, held at the Templestowe War Memorial. This year will be especially poignant as it will
be commemorating 100 years of ANZAC spirit.
Friday 24 April P & F Meeting 9 am Staffroom
Assembly 3 pm
Wednesday 6 May Cross Country
Friday 8 May Assembly 3 pm
Monday 18 May Open Day - presentation 12 noon staffroom
Open Evening 6 pm - 7 pm
School Council 7.30 pm
Wednesday-Friday 3-5 June Yr 3/4 Camp—Camp Manyung Mt Eliza
Friday 22 May Assembly 3 pm
Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday 12 June Assembly 3 pm
Monday 15 June School Council 7.30 pm
Thursday 25 June Dismissal 3.30 pm
Friday 26 June Curriculum Day /Pupil Free
End of Term
Good Luck Jo!
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT NO.2/2015
Please feel free to contact me. Simone Bolt 0412 126 300 President, Donburn School Council
School Council Members
I am very pleased to announce the enthusiastic team of parents and staff on the Donburn School Council. I would like to welcome and thank them all for volunteering their time and I look forward to a productive year.
The sub committees formed and convened include:
Members Position
Simone Bolt President
Kai (Kathy) Ding
Caitlyn Green
Alison Greenway Vice President
Erika Kennedy
Caroline McArdle
Tammy Muller Parents & Friends (President)
Mukund Patel
Tom Sammann Treasurer
Jim Simonovski
Kevin Sertori Principal
Julie Hoskin Secretary, DET Representative
Lynette Hookey DET Representative
Kerri Brown DET Representative
Lauren Maher DET Representative
Buildings and Grounds Class Representatives Education
Finance Parents and Friends Sustainability
Summer Sport Our school played in the first Summer
Sport competition in the last week of
Term 1. Results were as follows:
Cross Country
WEDNESDAY 6th MAY Our annual school house cross
country will be held on
Wednesday 6th May
Ruffey Lake Park. All children in Years 3-6 are
expected to participate as it is part
of the physical education and sports program of Donburn. Children may
walk part of the distance.
Notices will be handed out early next week. We require parents to assist
by being checkpoint officials to ensure the safety of the children. If you
are able to help out, please indicate this on the permission slip or speak
to me directly as soon as possible.
SPORTS NEWS
All Year 5 and 6 children will be competing in the second Summer
Sport round robin tomorrow 16 April. Parents are most welcome to support the children. Matches start at 9:30am.
Venues are as follows: Rounders & bat tennis—Donvale Primary School
Softball—Rieschiecks Reserve
Cricket—Donvale Reserve
Basketball—Bulleen Boomers Stadium
Basketball Girls 3 wins, 1 draw
Basketball Boys 2 wins, 1 draw
Cricket Red 1 win, 3 losses
Cricket Green 4 losses
Softball Girls 1 win, 4 losses
Softball Boys 2 wins, 2 losses
Rounders Boys/Mixed 4 losses
Bat Tennis Green 4 wins
Bat Tennis Red 4 losses
Bat Tennis White 4 losses
History by Year 2T
The books were very heavy and the
pages in the books were very thick.
By Gilbert
They had battle planes called
Spitfire and Tigermoth. You
could tell what country the
plane is from because of the
symbol on the wings.
By Sophie We were able to learn about the life of people through ‘Jack’
and ‘Rosie’ sharing their life and reading letters they had
written to each other.
On Monday 13 April Harrison’s mum, Andrea, came to talk to our class
about what life was like for the people back in 1939-1945 (during World
War 2).
We learnt a lot and found out some very interesting facts.
I thought it was interesting that
people were only allowed to
eat a certain amount of food,
because they were on rations.
By Abby
The phones used
to have a circle to
dial the numbers.
It would have
taken a long time
to ring someone!
By Luke
History by Year 2T
We got to taste hard tack biscuits, bread and syrup
bread. Some people liked them, some people
didn’t.
The biscuits were really, really hard and didn't
have a lot of taste.
The irons were heavy and
you had to put a heat brick in
it to heat it up so you could
iron with it.
Men
earned on
average
$383 per
week.
All food was rationed, including meat, tea,
sugar, butter, cheese, fruit, milk, bread and
sweets. People were encouraged to grow their
own food, especially onions when the shortage
came.
They were only allowed 1 egg per week, but
when they came back safely from a mission they
got another one!
We would like to thank Andrea for teaching us all about the people during
World War 2. We thank you for giving up your time and making some
treats for us to taste.
The women didn't have as many jobs that they
could do as men. They could only do washing,
typing, switchboard, cooking and cleaning.
But when the war came they were doing
men’s jobs.
By Mitchell and Harrison
Swimming - Year 1
At Aquarena 1D worked in small groups
to improve our freestyle, torpedo,
backstroke and frog kick. We also learnt
how to enter the pool safely. Some of us
used life jackets in the deep end of the
pool. Sometimes we had to swim
through a hoop or fetch a toy from the
bottom of the pool. It was exciting!
We had lots of fun at
swimming. We learnt about
Water Safety and we got to
wear life jackets. Some of
the strokes we learnt were
Freestyle and Backstroke.
The Fun Day was the best
day because we played
games in the water! By 1R
1V just loved swimming. We worked
hard and really improved our
swimming techniques. The teachers
were very nice. We picked up slinky
toys from the bottom of the deep
pool and we learnt how to use life
jackets. We loved the fun day, and
the wobbly mat was awesome!
Swimming - Year 2
For the last 2 weeks of Term 1, the grade
1 and 2 students went swimming. Our
grade caught the bus during recess to
arrive for our lesson at 11.45am. Some
of the things we learnt were backstroke,
torpedo, bubble arm breathing and
survival skills. The swimming teachers
really helped us to improve our
swimming. The worst part of swimming
is getting dressed, especially getting on
our shoes and socks. By 2P
We learnt a lot of swimming
skills. Some of our favourites
were backstroke, freestyle,
torpedo, kneeling dive, survival
backstroke, swimming
underwater, corkscrew,
breaststroke and pin drop. The
swimming teachers are the best.
We love swimming.
By 2T
We all loved the swimming program. We
learnt lots of new strokes like
freestyle, survival backstroke and
breaststroke. It was great fun going in the
outside pool and wearing our clothes and
life jackets! The last day was a fun day
and we played fantastic games like
swimming through the seaweed tunnel.
By 2W
Save the date:
Mother’s Day Stall
Thursday , May 7 Preparations have commenced for running our very popular Mother’s Day Stall and we look forward to assisting the children in choosing some lovely gifts for their Mother’s, Grandma’s, Guardians or a special mother figure in their lives.
Gifts are sourced from reputable Fundraising suppliers and will range from $1—$10. Please consider this when giving your child spending money.
A number of P & F members and volunteers will be on hand through the day to help your children choose gifts, as well as their teachers. Foundation students will be assisted by their buddies. Please also provide children with Gift Wrap or Bags.
We always require help setting up and running the stalls so if you are able to assist, please complete the slip below or email: [email protected] or 0413 213 054
Thank you, Michelle Chryssafis (2T & FJ)
Mothers Day Stall
Mother’s Day Stall
Your Name ____________________________________________ Child’s class ________________
Phone number: __________________________ Email _____________________________________
Times I can help at the Mother’s Day stall are:
Wednesday May 6th 2.30 - 3.30pm (set up)
Thursday May 7th 9am - 1.30pm
Thursday May 7th 2.30pm - 4pm
All day Thursday
Other Time: ____________________________
P & F Event — Stalls
PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION FOR 2015
Thank you to all the families that have supported the Cadbury Fund Raiser for Donburn Primary School this year.
PLEASE RETURN ANY UNSOLD CHOCOLATES AND ANY OUTSTANDING MONEY FOR SOLD CHOCOLATES TO THE SCHOOL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE RETURN IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED WITH YOUR NAME AND AMOUNT. Next meeting of P & F - Friday 24 April 2015 9 am in the staffroom. All welcome! Regards, Tammy Muller P & F President Mob: 0402 905 207 Email: [email protected]
This year, as with every year at
Donburn, the Parents & Friends
committee organise three major stalls
which are always popular and a fun
opportunity for children to personally
select gifts for their loved ones. We
hold a stall for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Christmas.
To give you an idea of how stock is presented, here are some photo’s of the Christmas stall which was a great success. All stock is sourced through wholesalers and fundraising companies and is ordered in quantities so that there is a vast variety.
Our Mother's Day stall will be held on Thursday May 7
We are hoping to see some new faces volunteer their time to the stall and guarantee a great day.
Everyone is welcome and more information can be obtained from Michelle Chryssafis who is the event organiser on [email protected] or 0413 213 054
Do you want to play soccer?
All you have to do is come to Timber Ridge
Reserve on Tuesday or Thursday on 5:30 in
the afternoon You can also visit -
www.manninghamunitedfc.com/
for further information.
Made by Arman.S and
Ethan.M
Thanks to Mr.Sertori
for allowing us to
make this ad.
Doncaster Secondary College welcomes parents of Grade 6 students to view our College and gain information about our LEEP Program, Discovery program, Instrumental Music and Performing Arts program at the:
College Open Night Tuesday, 28 April, 2015.
School tours commence at 6pm Principals Address 7.30pm
Doncaster Secondary College also offers the opportunity for students of high academic potential to join our LEEP Program (Learning Enhancement and Enrichment Program). This program runs for three years: Year 7, 8 and 9. In Year 10 there are provisions for students to access a range of VCE subject/s, as well as Year 10 Advanced English and Mathematics.
Selection of candidates for the Year 7, 2015 LEEP program is through a testing process; the tests include areas in literacy, numeracy, logic and reasoning. Testing will be conducted by edutest on:
Tuesday, 21 April, 2015, 9.30 – 12.30, at Doncaster Secondary College
If you wish your son/daughter to sit for the selection tests, please complete the registration form available on the Doncaster Secondary College: www doncastersc.vic.edu.au under - Enrolment/LEEP. For more information regarding the LEEP program, please contact the College on 9848 4677
VICTORIAN SCHOOL TERM DATES 2015
Term 2 13 April to 26 June Term 3 13 July to 18 September Term 4 5 October to 18 December
SICK BAY ROSTER
Thank you to all who have offered to help with the sick bay washing roster. Your support of the school in this way is greatly appreciated. Natalie Lucchinelli 17 April Sylvia Lee 24 April Elise Hosking 1 May Erika Kennedy 8 May Bronwyn Milner 15 May Nikki Healy 22 May Rhonda Vasiliades 29 May Julie Mulcahy 5 June Volunteer required 12 June Volunteer required 19 June Volunteer required 26 June
CURRICULUM DAYS — to be confirmed (subject to School Council endorsement)
Friday 26 June 2015
Friday 18 September 2015
Friday 18 December 2015
DONBURN MUM’S BADMINTON
Monday Mornings from 9am - 10.30am
Feel like you have no time for exercise? Want to try a new sport or get back into an old favourite? Then join us on Monday mornings for Mum’s Badminton in Doncaster. Toddlers play in the sandpit while we get fit and make friends. All levels welcome, even if you’ve never picked up a racquet. All equipment supplied.
Contact Allison Troth (Raf and Asher’s Mum) to find out more
or 0400 984 288
($5 cost to cover stadium hire.)
COMMUNITY NEWS The School is publishing these community notices because they may interest some students or Community members, but the school is unable to endorse or recommend any of these advertisements.
CHIMES INDIAN RESTAURANT co-owned by a one of the parents, located at 170 Belmore Road, Balwyn, offers
you an opportunity to grasp its sumptuous look and savour their lip smacking delicacies! 10% of your bill will go towards the school and you will receive a 10% discount! 9857 5858 for a reservation.
MENDING and ALTERATIONS – Zips, hems, lengthening, shortening, taking-in or letting-out. A Grandmother and
Grandfather of children in Year 2 & 6, with over 50 years experience as a tailor and a dressmaker. Call Andrea and Chris on 9842 7860, East Doncaster.
HAIRDRESSER — please call Kathy on 0468 457 358 for an appointment.
BEAUTY BY PHOEBE (service in your home) Specialising in Makeup, CND Shellac and Spray Tans Phone: 0438 462 603 Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/beautybyphoebe Twitter: @beautybyphoebe
MBC — MAJORS BUILDING AND CARPENTRY— GET THE JOB DONE! All your carpentry needs.
Call Mitch on 0425 855 825 Email: [email protected] Website: www.majorsbuilding.com.au
TEST AND TAG Ensure your Electrical Appliances & Equipment are not faulty with a low cost visual and
performance test. *Donburn special for households and businesses*. Contact Wes (Yr 1 & 5 Dad) 0418 334 096
CONTINENTAL MITCHAM - Stanley Chen (Parent) Director 582 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham
e: [email protected] w: www.continental-tyres.com.au
SEWING, MENDING and ALTERATIONS. No job too small or too big. Please call Manzi (EXPERIENCED AND
QUALIFIED DRESSMAKER) after 4 pm (Year 2 Mum) on 0426 212 555.
BABYSITTING - Experienced 18 year old available for babysitting. Phone Joh 0421 005 611.
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE - former Donburn student Jacinta McKeon is an experienced babysitter who would love
to babysit your kids! She is currently in year ten at Tintern Girls Grammar school. Contact Jacinta on 0449692079.
BABY SITTER AVAILABLE Sixteen year old ex-Donburnian, currently in Year Ten at East Doncaster Secondary
College. Super reliable, conscientious and caring! Available for babysitting in local area. References supplied if requested. If you are interested, please contact Saraid Taylor on [email protected]
HAVELI - INDIAN RESTAURANT 31-33 Tunstall Square Doncaster East (9842 9375).
Enjoy a meal and please mention you are a family from Donburn, as the school will then receive a 10% donation.
CURRAWONG TENNIS CLUB (Cnr Reynolds & Springvale Roads, East Doncaster) Extensive Junior Coaching Program Junior Groups (5-18 years), Private Lessons , Friday Social Tennis,
Friday Night Junior League, Weekend Competition, Holiday Programs & Round Robins, Free Trial and Assessment and Ladies Tennis Mornings. Contact Club Coach Ultimate Tennis Training Gary Pitts 9848 506 0404 028 104.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split Firewood. Delivered to your Door (Doncaster Area only) $100 per trailer.
Contact Peter on 0435 766 995
www.speedcube.com.au - Can you solve the puzzle? Bright and Colorful – Increases Spatial IQ Enter discount
code “donburn” for free delivery. Only for Doncaster East and surrounding areas.
FARNAZ ALEDAVOOD Mature lady, looking for babysitting jobs with baby sitting experience. Working for Camp
Australia for the last eight years and currently working at Donburn PS in OSCH. Has all qualifications and willing to work weekends. Contact on mobile 0413 545 963.
COMMUNITY NEWS The School is publishing these community notices because they may interest some students or Community members, but the school is unable to endorse or recommend any of these advertisements.
