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Issue 9 - 30/03/2017 “Bringing Life to Learning”

Kim Franzke

Principal

Mob: 0438 544 468

Ph: 03 5754 4468

Fax: 03 5754 1218

Our Vision:

A meeting place where

student’s lifelong

learning begins and

grows into a sustainable

future.

Message from the Principal:

Email:

[email protected]

www.tawongaps.vic.edu.au

OSHC: 0429 018 724

SUPPORT

Recognising that we all

have different learning

needs and that we

need to assist and help

each other.

OPPORTUNITY

Providing every child

a broad range of

possibilities to

achieve success.

UNITY

Working as a team

with common beliefs

and understandings.

RESPONSIBILITY

Being accountable

and trustworthy.

COMMUNITY

We have a common

interest in our

students.

EXCELLENCE

Striving to be the

best we can be.

Dear Families,

Working With Children’s Check Code of Conduct.

With the new Child Safety Standards implemented

by the Education Department, it is a requirement

that all volunteers who enter the school have read

and signed the Code of Conduct and hold a current

Working With Childrens’ Check. If parents who

wish to volunteer their time and services at any

time at the school please make sure you have

provided a copy of the above. Working with

Children's Checks can be applied for online at

www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

Easter Raffle

The Parent Group will be drawing the Easter Raffle

at assembly tomorrow. If families would still like to

donate please leave your donation at the office in

the morning.

Tupperware Orders

Any families who would still like to order from

either the lunchbox fundraiser or regular

catalogues please ensure that your completed

orders have been returned to the office by Friday

morning. Orders will be processed during the

holidays and will be available in Term 2.

Term 2

The first day of term 2 is Tuesday 18th April. We

hope all families have a safe and enjoyable holiday

and Easter and we look forward to seeing you all in

Term 2.

Pupil Free Day

Monday 24th April will be a pupil free day. Staff

will be participating in professional learning on this

day in the field of Dyslexia.

Cross Country - Fun Run

Each year Tawonga plays host to Mt Beauty,

Dederang and Falls Creek Primary Schools with

the annual Upper Kiewa Schools Fun Run.

Students from these schools come to Tawonga

for the day to participate in the annual event.

This is held in the paddock behind the school.

This year the fun run will be held on Friday

12th May.

Cluster Athletics

Congratulations to all students who

participated fully in all the events. We have 10

students who have qualified to represent the

Cluster at the Division competition at the

beginning of Term 4. Well Done to Alec F who

won the age group champion for 8/9 boys.

There was a mix up on the day and Alec will get

awarded his certificate at tomorrow’s

assembly.

ASSEMBLY AT 2.00PM

SCHOOL FINISHES 2.30PM

THANKYOU

Thankyou to the families who contributed

to our Easter Raffle. We also thank Sue

and Len Plum for their donation of some

delicious local honey from their farm.

Thank you also goes to the parents who

have given up their time this term to assist

in the classroom with reading and making

day activities. Your contribution is much

appreciated.

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Big Write Yr 2-6 Below is the Big Write topic for Week 1, Term 2.

The gardening group planted some bulbs in the garden beds near the front entrance. It is great to see this area come alive over the

past 12 months with our kiwifruits, berries and herbs.

The cooking group are busy in the kitchen today making coconut cookies.

The Making group were busy with their boomerang bags. Thank you to Becky, Erin and Anne for all their help in the making group

today.

Making Day

Mob: 0438 544 468 Ph: 03 5754 4468 Fax: 03 5754 1218

E: [email protected] www.tawongaps.vic.edu.au

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT/SUN

30

School Banking

5/6 camp deposit due

31

Last Day Term 1

School finishes

2.30pm

Easter Raffle Drawn

1/2 APRIL

17 APRIL

Easter Monday

Public Holiday

18

Start Term 2

Art

19 20

School Banking

21

5/6 final payment

due

22/23

Chickens

Saturday—

Sunday—

24

PUPIL

FREE DAY

25

ANZAC Day

Public Holiday

26 27

School Banking

28

29/30

Chickens

Saturday -

Sunday -

1

5/6 camp

2

5/6 camp

Art

3

5/6 Camp

4

School Banking

5 6/7

Chickens—

Chickens—

8

School Council

5.30pm

9

NAPLAN

library

10

NAPLAN

11

NAPLAN

School Banking

12

Fun Run

13/14

Chickens—

Chickens—

President Michelle Niedzwiedzki mob - available by request fro the office e-mail - available shortly

Vice President

Yvette Hind 0417 387 112

Buildings & Grounds

Yvette Hind, Andrew Macklan, Roly Kukainis

Other Councillors

Claire Lucas Gear, Janet Kay, Jessica Beveridge, Jeff Beck

REMINDERS SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

APRIL/MAY

FEES—All school fees are now due. Please see

Lisa or Kim if other arrangements for payment

are required. Camp fees for year 5/6 are due

after the holidays.

PUPIL FREE DAY - Monday 24th April.

BOOKCLUB— Issue No 2 of bookclub will be de-

livered after the holiday. Sorry to the students

who have been eagerly awaiting these books to

arrive.

How to Submit Community News:

Community News

Articles can be sent to [email protected] by end of day Wednesday for

inclusion in Community News.

ROTARY CLUB MOUNT BEAUTY

Saleable items sought by the Rotary Club for their monster Easter Saturday garage sale

Saturday, 15th April, 2017

(opposite Falls Creek coach depot)

100% of proceeds to Rotary Projects, many of which directly benefit students in the Upper Kiewa Valley

Stall holders: 7.30am to set up Buyers: 8.00am until

1.00pm

You may also convert your gear to cash.

Call now to reserve your own site

Car site $15.00 Car & trailer site $20.00

Ring 03 5754 4765 or 03 5754 4453 to book your site or to donate goods. (sorry, no mattresses, wall units,... but good books, children’s gear and very old stuff sells well!)

BBQ, music, soft drinks, etc.

MOUNT BEAUTY GOLF CLUB

Junior Clinic being held on April 3,4 and 5 with Golf Pro Mi-

chael Skinner. The Clinic starts at 10am sharp and is fully su-

pervised.

Each day will be followed by a sausage sizzle and presentation

of awards for skills exhibited and for encouragement for use

of knowledge gained in the Clinic..

Contact Michael Bartholomew on 0418 43 1 531

EASTER AT MT BEAUTY LIBRARY

School Holidays

Paddle Pop stick Catapults!

Friday 7th April

2.00pm

Use your engineering skills to construct your very own cat-

apult to launch Easter Eggs into space!!

Suits Primary School age

Sand Art and Bunny Ears

Tuesday 4th April 10.30am

Let’s get crafty!

Swirl some colourful sand into a design, and hop home

wearing your new bunny ears.

Age 5+

Stain Glass Lantern Craft

Thursday 13th April 2.00pm

Come and create beautiful glass jar lanterns - we’ll show

you how !

Please bring a clean tall glass jar

Age 6+

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 5754 4305

MOUNT BEAUTY COMMUNITY MARKET

Saturday 1st April 9.00am to 1.00pm

In the grounds of the Community Centre.

Team Mt Beauty Social Ride Day

Saturday 1st April 10am-4pm

Team Mt Beauty are hosting a social ride day for members. Come to the mountain bike park for shuttles, kids rides and activities, social rides and a BBQ.

Participants must be a TMB member (tmb.org.au) and MTBA member ($5 day licence also available on the day).

Further details will be posted on the Team Mt Beauty Face-book page.