26 Grant St, PO Box 199, GOORNONG, VIC, 3557
Tel: 5432 2236 Fax. 5432 2425
Email: [email protected]
Friday 16th October, 2015
Issue 32
Dates to Remember Next Week
Tues 20th Oct. Bike Ed (Gr 3-6), 12.30pm—1.30pm
Wed 21st Oct Bike Ed (Gr 3-6), 12.30pm—1.30pm
Fri 23rd Oct. MARC Library
Term Four
Mon 26th Oct. Bike Ed (Gr 3-6), 2.15pm—3.15pm
Tues 27th Oct. Bike Ed Bike Ride (Grades Three-Six)
Wed 28th Oct. Bendigo Cup Public Holiday
Fri 30th Oct. Grade Prep-Two excursion to Bendigo
Tues 3rd Nov. Li6le Learners Program, 2.15pm—3.15pm
Fri 6th Nov. MARC Library
Tues 10th Nov. Li6le Learners Program, 2.00pm—3.15pm
Wed 11th Nov. Remembrance Day, Goornong Hall
Fri 13th Nov. Cluster Summer Sports, Elmore (Gr. 3-6)
Sat 14th Nov. Kangaroo Flat Market Fundraiser
Mon 16th Nov. Student-Free Day
Tues 17th Nov. Li6le Learners Program, 2.00pm—3.15pm
Fri 20th Nov MARC Library
23rd—27th Nov. Grade Five-Six Canberra Camp
Tues 24th Nov. Li6le Learners Program, 9am—10.30am
Tues 1st Dec. Li6le Learners Program, 10.30—12.30pm
Fri 4th Dec. MARC Library
Tues 8th Dec. Orienta;on Day
Li6le Learners Program, 9am—12.00pm
Grade Six Gradua;on Dinner, 6.30pm @
Drovers Arms Hotel
Wed 16th Dec. Christmas Concert, 6.15pm @ Hall
Thurs 17th Dec. Whole-School Excursion to Echuca
Fri 18th Dec. Last day of Term Four, 2.15pm dismissal
“Learning for the future in a caring rural setting.”
Weekly Awards
P-2: Values Award– Ella
Literacy– Thomas/Natalie
Maths– Hagan
3-6: Values Award– Nell
Literacy– Allanah
Maths– Samantha
This week’s awards will be presented at assembly
next Tuesday 20th October at 3.00pm.
Friends of the School NewsFriends of the School NewsFriends of the School NewsFriends of the School News
Handmade Market Handmade Market Handmade Market Handmade Market
Our ‘Too Cool For School by Goornong Primary Collective’
has been accepted into the Kangaroo Flat Handmade
Market on Saturday 14th November. The last stall was very
successful and we are asking for any GPS community
members to donate your talents to our stall. If you have a
talent for making handmade craft and would like to
contribute to our stall we would love to hear from you. We
are looking for quality, unique items that are handcrafted,
up cycled or just made with love. Also, Christmas themed
items will be a great addition. All items will need to be
dropped off at the school by the 30th October so they can
packaged & presented for sale under the GPS stall banner.
For more information please contact Glenyce on
0408 697 384.
BIKE EDUCATION
During Bike Education the students have
been learning a range of bicycle and road
safety skills. These have included how to
effectively use brakes, where to position the
bike for safe riding on the road and signalling
when turning or stopping.
We have three Bike Education sessions remaining, followed by
the annual Bike Ride to English’s Bridge on Tuesday 27th
October.
We would love to have some parents to ride with our group or
drive support vehicles for the Bike Ride to English’s Bridge.
Thanks to those who have already offered to help! If you are
able to assist please let me know.
Attached to today’s newsletter are further details about the
Bike Ride on Tuesday 27th October, a permission form and
lunch order form (see below).
SPECIAL LUNCH ORDERS—TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER
Tuesday 27th October is Bike Ride day for the Grade Three-Six
students. As such, we are offering lunch orders on this day.
Prep-Two and Grade Three-Six students are able to order.
Attached to today’s newsletter is a Lunch Order Form to be
returned to the school.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN 2016
There have been some changes announced by the Government
regarding the delivery of Religious Instruc;on in schools. For
parents with a student enrolled in Religious Instruc;on there is
a short ques;onnaire accompanying today’s newsle6er. We
ask that you please look at this, complete and return to the
school to help us with planning for 2016.
GRADE FIVE-SIX CANBERRA CAMP
A reminder that the cost of this year’s Grade Five-Six Canberra
camp is $417.75, less the $50 deposit which has already been
paid. It is Goornong PS policy that all camps are paid in full
prior to the camp. We ask that the Canberra Camp payment be
finalised by Friday 13th November. The camp runs from
Monday 23rd—Friday 27th November.
I encourage parents to come and see me should payment for
camp be a concern as it is our school’s belief that no students
should miss out on camps due to finances. Joanne and I are
happy to talk with you about flexible op;ons to ensure your
child is able to a6end.
GRADE SIX GRADUATION DINNER
For parents of Grade Six students, please find a6ached to
today’s newsle6er details of this year’s Gradua;on Dinner to
be held at the Drovers Arms Hotel on the evening of Tuesday
8th December.
Principal’s Report 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Our school has begun planning for the 2016 school year.
This includes planning around the structure of the school in
relation to classrooms, teachers and support staff. The
number of students attending the school has a significant
impact on our planning for 2016 as school funding is directly
linked to the number of enrolments. As such, I ask that
those parents intending to enrol their child at Goornong PS
in 2016 please now return their enrolment form. Enrolment
forms are available from the school should you require one.
I also ask that parents please contact me if they are not
intending to send their child to Goornong PS in 2016.
HEAD LICE INSPECTIONS
Head lice inspections were conducted yesterday at school
and the result of your child’s inspection was sent home. I
wish to thank all parents for their vigilance in regularly
checking their child’s hair for head lice and treating for eggs
and live lice where necessary. This has meant that we have
had very few cases of head lice at the school this year.
I also wish to thank our dedicated team of volunteer parents
who conduct the head lice inspections—thanks for your
efforts!
HOURS OF SUPERVISION
A reminder that the hours of supervision at Goornong PS
begin at 8.30am. We ask that students do not arrive at
school prior to 8.30am as we are not able to meet our duty
of care in terms of supervision of the students prior to this
time. We thank parents for their cooperation with this.
LODDON MALLEE REGION ATHLETIC SPORTS
Congratulations to Molly who competed in the
girls 10yo shot put at the Loddon Mallee
Regional Athletic Sports in Bendigo on Monday.
Molly came second in her event, ‘putting’ a
distance of 6.52m. Molly will now compete at the School
Sport Victoria State Track and Field Championships in
Melbourne on 26th October—well done Molly!
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The next mee;ng of our School Council is on Monday 12th
October, beginning at 7.00pm. Finance Commi6ee will meet
at 6.30pm.
Quote of the Week
“I've learned... that the best classroom in the
world is at the feet of an elderly person.”
- Andy Rooney
Jason Cox
Principal
Garden Science Program.
All the students did a wonderful job mulching lots of garden beds around the school. Top
marks for demonstra;ng team work and persistence. A big thank you to Les Varker for weed-
ing the gardens. The prep to two students also worked hard mulching the gardens, using a
"flock of chooks" method to spread the mulch. A very innova;ve method to spread mulch
without access to large rakes.
Felicity Johnson
GRADE PREP-TWO EXCURSION
We are excited to announce that this year’s Grade Prep-
Two excursion is to the Golden Dragon Chinese Museum
and Botanical Gardens in Bendigo. This excursion aligns
with our Chinese Language Program.
On the day the students will par;cipate in a range of
ac;vi;es related to Chinese Culture, including a Chinese
craJ workshop, guided tour of the museum, explora;on
of the Chinese precinct and the opportunity to sample
some Chinese cuisine using chops;cks. The students will
also be visi;ng the Botanical Gardens for lunch.
The group will be travelling by bus for this excursion,
depar;ng Goornong PS at 9.15am and returning at
about 2.45pm. There is no cost for this excursion.
There is a limited number of spots available for parents
who would like to join us and help out on the day. As
was publicised earlier in the year in the newsle6er, our
school now requires parents a6ending excursions to
hold a valid Working With Children Card. If you hold a
valid WWCC card and would like to join us on this excur-
sion please see me ASAP.
A permission note for this excursion was a6ached to last
week’s newsle6er.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any ques;ons.
Elaine Wickham
Prep-Two Classroom Teacher
MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES
This year Goornong PS will take part in the Bendigo
Market Place “Money Can Grow on Trees” Community
Campaign.
The decorated Christmas trees will be on display at Ben-
digo Market Place from Monday 2nd
November un;l 13th
December.
1st
place prize - $10,000 2nd
place prize - $3,000
3rd
place prize - $2,000
All par;cipa;ng schools receive a share in $20, 000 of
school book resources thanks to ISPT Super Property
We will be conduc;ng mini workshops from 2:15pm on
Tuesday 20th
and Friday 23rd
October. Parental help with
overseeing pre-prepared ac;vi;es would be greatly ap-
preciated. Please let Elaine Wickham know if you can
help.
Elaine Wickham
Art Teacher
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OLSH Sacramental Program.
Prepara;on for the Sacraments of Reconcilia;on
(Confession) and Eucharist will begin on Wednesday 19th
October at 4.30pm at OLSH School. Students in Grades 3
and above are welcome to join in for this prepara;on.
The Sacrament of Reconcilia;on will be celebrated on
Wednesday 18th November at OLSH Church. The Sacra-
ment of First Eucharist will be celebrated the weekend of
21st/22nd November (venue/s to be decided).
Please contact Liz Trewick at OLSH School (54326254 or
0428370958) if you would like your child to be included in
this prepara;on.
The Sacrament of Confirma;on will be prepared for and
celebrated in 2016.
Thanks, Liz Trewick.
ATTENTION GRADE 6 PARENTS:-
Is your child attending Weeroona College next year? If so, did you know that the Weeroona College Uniform Shop has discounts on all new uniforms for the month of October ONLY. Should you wish to take advantage of the current discounts, could you please telephone Janice at the shop on 5444 0879 to arrange an appoint-ment for a uniform fitting. Shop hours will be extended for October to allow time for all new students to pur-chase their uniforms.