Respect * Personal Best * Care To report an absence through the school website you can use this link Report an Absence P.O. Box 88 California Gully 3556 Phone: 5446-8393 Fax: 5446-3115 Email: [email protected] Website: www.californiagullyps.vic.edu.au Facebook: California Gully Primary School Wednesday December 18 th 2019 The Bell Topper California Gully Primary School 123 Volume 37 No. 40 TERM FOUR COMPLETION - FRIDAY DECEMBER 20 th As the 2019 school year comes to an end we would like to thank the CGPS community for the ongoing support and those that have contributed to the school in such a positive way. Staff and students very much appreciate the ongoing support from our community in a variety of activities. To all families, have a safe and relaxing Christmas break, spending time with family and friends. For any families travelling, stay safe and look forward to the beginning of 2020. Last Day of Term 4 is Friday 20th December- 1.15pm dismissal. We understand and acknowledge that the temperature on Friday is predicted to be extreme. We respect the decision of families that decide to keep children at home on this day. GRADE SIX GRADUATION Congratulations to our graduating Grade 6 students that celebrated in style on Monday evening. Students should be extremely proud of all achievements over their primary journey and how beautifully speeches were presented at the graduation ceremony. Thank those involved in the set up and organisation to ensure such a successful night. On behalf of the CGPS Community we wish our Grade 6 graduates all the very best for the future. WHOLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION - THURSDAY DECEMBER 19 th Tomorrow afternoon we will be enjoying a session at the YMCA in Eaglehawk. We will have an early lunch where we will provide a BBQ lunch and Icy Pole, before starting a shuttle by bus from 12 noon. We are asking families to collect children from 2.30-2.45pm from the pool. Please make sure you sign out with classroom teachers when you collect children. What a great way to finish our year! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019AWARD WINNERS Peter Krenz Award for Academic Excellence: Piper K. Rotary Club Citizenship: Young Historian: Ruby McH. (Sponsored by Bendigo Historical Society) Daniel V. School Community Involvement Award: (Sponsored by Parents’ & Friends of California Gully Primary School Club) Oscar G. and Ashlee M. Dates for the Diary End of Year Pool Excursion - Thursday December 19 th End of Term Four (1.15 p.m. Dismissal) - Friday December 20 th 2020 School Office Open for Payments - Monday January 20 th School Office Open for Payments - Wednesday January 22 nd School Office Open for Payments - Thursday January 23 rd Staff Resume for 2020 - Tuesday January 28 th ‘Welcome to 2020’ Interviews - Wednesday January 29 th Students Resume (Foundation Students leave at 12 noon) - Thursday January 30 th Foundation Students to leave at 12 noon - Friday January 31 st