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Thursday 29 June Student Reports accessed through COMPASS only Friday 30 June No canteen this day Assembly 2pm End of Term 2 (2:30pm Finish) Monday 17 July First day of Term 3 Monday 17 July An Absolutely Unreal Dealtickets on sale Friday 28 July Curriculum Day - No school for students Monday 7 August Curriculum Day - No school for students Thursday 24 August An Absolutely Unreal DealFriday 25 August An Absolutely Unreal Deal(tickets go on sale term 3) Wednesday 13 September Donburn House Athletics Years 3-6 Friday 22 December Curriculum Day - No school for students Dear Parents and Guardians We have had a wonderful few weeks at school with lots happening. Many of you might have seen the Donburn students in a wonderful segment on The Project on Channel 10 on Friday evening. The children were very humorous in deciding what is cool and what is not. Well done to all the children who participated on the day. There is also an article in the Leader Newspaper about our wonderful singing group, Kid Crazy. Huge congratulations to Vitina and the canteen team for gaining a 5 Star Food Safety award during the week! Vitina works very hard to ensure the canteen runs smoothly. Well done! On Tuesday we celebrated Blue for Youwhich was an idea formulated by the Junior School Council to help raise awareness for a condition called AADC, which affects Nathan in Year 4. The children were right behind the day, which was capped off by a paper planes competition at lunchtime. A huge thank-you to the students for contributing on the day as this money will go towards vital research into supporting people with this condition. On Thursday we had another brilliantly run Chomp and Chew. The children were thrilled to be wearing their sporting clothes and were raving about their delicious lunch. A huge thanks to Bronwyn and all the parents who assisted on the day! Semester Reports will be going live on COMPASS on Thursday afternoon. Please be reminded that reports should be accessed through the web browser. We are sure you will enjoy reading about your child s progress. Parent/Teacher Interviews will be conducted during week 3 of next term. More information on how to book an interview will be sent home week 1 of term 3. I would also like to take this time to thank Jenny Turpin who has been a wonderful support throughout the last few weeks while Julie has been on leave. Julie is due to return in the second week on Term 3. On behalf of all the staff at Donburn Primary School, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to a very productive second semester. Kind regards Jarod 28 June 2017

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Page 1: Donburn Primary School - Learning for Living - 28 June 2017...night, we did a Night Walk and Red Faces. We had an amazing time at our very first school camp, the weather was great

Thursday 29 June Student Reports accessed through COMPASS only

Friday 30 June No canteen this day

Assembly 2pm

End of Term 2 (2:30pm Finish)

Monday 17 July First day of Term 3

Monday 17 July “An Absolutely Unreal Deal’ tickets on sale

Friday 28 July Curriculum Day - No school for students

Monday 7 August Curriculum Day - No school for students

Thursday 24 August “An Absolutely Unreal Deal”

Friday 25 August “An Absolutely Unreal Deal”

(tickets go on sale term 3)

Wednesday 13 September Donburn House Athletics Years 3-6

Friday 22 December Curriculum Day - No school for students

Dear Parents and Guardians

We have had a wonderful few weeks at school with lots happening. Many of you might have seen the Donburn students in a wonderful segment on The Project on Channel 10 on Friday evening. The children were very humorous in deciding what is cool and what is not. Well done to all the children who participated on the day. There is also an article in the Leader Newspaper about our wonderful singing group, Kid Crazy.

Huge congratulations to Vitina and the canteen team for gaining a 5 Star Food Safety award during the week! Vitina works very hard to ensure the canteen runs smoothly. Well done!

On Tuesday we celebrated ‘Blue for You’ which was an idea formulated by the Junior School Council to help raise awareness for a condition called AADC, which affects Nathan in Year 4. The children were right behind the day, which was capped off by a paper planes competition at lunchtime. A huge thank-you to the students for contributing on the day as this money will go towards vital research into supporting people with this condition.

On Thursday we had another brilliantly run Chomp and Chew. The children were thrilled to be wearing their sporting clothes and were raving about their delicious lunch. A huge thanks to Bronwyn and all the parents who assisted on the day!

Semester Reports will be going live on COMPASS on Thursday afternoon. Please be reminded that reports should be accessed through the web browser. We are sure you will enjoy reading about your child’s progress. Parent/Teacher Interviews will be conducted during week 3 of next term. More information on how to book an interview will be sent home week 1 of term 3.

I would also like to take this time to thank Jenny Turpin who has been a wonderful support throughout the last few weeks while Julie has been on leave. Julie is due to return in the second week on Term 3.

On behalf of all the staff at Donburn Primary School, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to a very productive second semester.

Kind regards

Jarod

28 June 2017

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‘BLUE FOR YOU’ DAY

2018 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS Siblings of current Donburn students can now be enrolled for 2018.

Please let the office know via phone or email if you have a child enrolling

in 2018

Your child must turn 5 prior to 30 April 2018.

Donburn Primary Ph 9841 8099 or [email protected]

A big thank you to everyone for their support and contributions towards the ‘Blue

For You’ day. Everyone looked brilliant dressed in blue and the students enjoyed

participating in the blue paper plane competition. Congratulations to Andy,

Dereson and Dylan who were the winners of

their division.

Well done to the Junior School Council for all the

work they put towards organising the event and

a special thank you to the Blacker family for

donating the blue jellybeans. The winner of the

jellybean competition will be announced at

assembly this Friday.

Approximately $650 was raised. All the money

raised will go towards research into AADC, a

condition which effects Nathan in Year 4.

Thanks you kindly for your support and

generous

donations,

The Junior

School

Council

CURRICULUM

DAYS 2017

28 July

7 August

22 December

TERM DATES AND CURRICULUM DAYS

Term 3 Monday, 17 July 2017 Friday, 22 September 2017 10 weeks

Term 4 Monday, 9 October 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 11 weeks

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GARDEN CLUB

Exciting times in the garden last week. We were busy

thinning carrots and picking broccoli ready to cook

something delicious with this week. We were also hard

at work harvesting sunflower seeds, pulling out the all

the tiny black seeds from the head of the stems! Lots

of fun was had digging in our new digging patch too!

Caitlin Wightman

Last week, Anne, from the Salvation Army in Doncaster East, gratefully received

two huge bags of very fresh lettuce leaves and silverbeet from our raised

vegetable gardens. The vegetables were given to families in need as part of the

Salvation Army’s food bank program.

Donburn is part of the Doncare Schools’ Food Network. The Lord Mayor’s

Charitable Fund and Manningham Council funded our raised vegetable beds and

schools are partnered with one of six food banks in the

region to provide fresh produce to families in need.

Many thanks to the Gardening Club for taking such good

care of the vegetables! Stay tuned to see what we grow

next!

Ashleigh Walker

GROWING FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

Anne from the

Salvation Army

Our lovely lettuces and silverbeet prior to harvesting.

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On Wednesday June 7th until Friday June 9th the Year 3 and Year 4 students from

Donburn Primary went to Camp Manyung. We needed three buses to get us all

there. When we got there, the Manyung staff introduced themselves and talked to

us about where everything was.

We were soon allowed to make our way to our rooms and we unpacked our bags

and chose the beds we wanted. We were put into groups and the activities began.

We were all in different groups. Some of the group names were Dolphin, Shark,

Penguin, Turtle, Whale and lots more.

In all, there were eight activities. They were Tree Rolling, Bush Cooking, Flying

Fox, Geo Caching, UHF Radios, Giant Swing, Bike Education and Initiatives. At

night, we did a Night Walk and Red Faces.

We had an amazing time at our very first school camp, the weather was great and

all the activities were so much fun.

Thank you to all the Donburn Staff, dads, mums, grandmother and Manyung Staff

who helped to make it a great camp.

By 3R

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

Camp Manyung was an awesome experience. At camp, one of our favourite

activities was Red Faces. It was a stage performance where you tried to impress

the judges and audience with your act. Michael G from Year 4 came first. Another

fantastic activity at camp was the Giant Swing. It was 18-metres high! Most of the

class thought it was scary at first, but found it really awesome after they did it. We

loved Camp Manyung.

By 3J

Camp was absolutely awesome! We had the most spectacular time doing lots of

cool activities. We loved the 18m Giant Swing even though it was a little terrifying!

Geo Caching was an interesting activity. We got to use a GPS to find lots of

treasure around camp. The best thing about camp was Red Faces because our

faces were red from laughing! The food was delicious too. We can’t wait to go next

year.

By 3W

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YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

Initiatives

In initiatives our goal was to find the sea

slug toy named Neville. His best friend

was Wendy the seahorse. To find Neville

we had to complete a series of

challenges. One was we had to swing

across the broken bridge, get everyone

through a spiders web and the name of

the spider was Simon. Another one was

get a tennis ball across a path of pipes to

get to a bucket. We also had to get across

a ‘swamp’ with ropes and wood. Last but

not least, two people had to get people

across a fallen tree without touching the

floor. It was so much fun!

Jamie B, Mackenzie C, Sophie P and

Tara I 4O.

Tree Rolling

Tree rolling is a universal course that tests your skills and abilities. On the second

turn, we went blind-folded or backwards. When you’re doing tree rolling, you have

a harness on. Tree rolling has a whole lot of different obstacles. Tree rolling had

punching bags, seesaw, squid legs and cheese holes. At the end of the tree rolling

course there is a little zip line that was like the Flying Fox.

Josh R, Emmi K, Luke H, J.P. R and Malcom P 4O

Tree Rolling

Tree rolling was one of the best activities! It was so

high we could nearly touch the sky! We started with

the punching bags and then moved on to the see-saw.

When we walked on it, the end dropped and it gave us

a scare! After that, we went through the seaweed

alien fingers. We then ate our way through the cheese

bridge. Next we went blind-folded. We had a guide so we didn’t fall off. Then,

lastly, we went on the mini zip line!! The zip line was like the flying fox, only shorter

and more fun!

Tree Rolling Rocks!

Alina M, Izzy T, Luke B and Dylan K.

Initiatives

Initiatives was held by Katherine and Miss O’Reilly. Initiatives had two characters,

Wendy and Neville. All the students had to swing across the broken bridge. Next

was Simon’s spider web, where we all had to help each other avoid the sticky

black web. Students then asked the chooks, “Do you know where Neville is?” We

asked the camp worker if he had found Neville. He replied, “Yes.” We had to do

many activities in order to find Neville. We found Neville on the floor next to the

office.

James E and Will D 4G

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Flying Fox

The Flying Fox is a downhill 120 metre ride. We needed a harness on so we didn’t

fall off! The words to describe the Flying Fox are flying forward, epic, killer fun and

super fast! It was an extremely awesome experience! Best Ride EVER!

Sam M, Ryan L and Ilia P 4F

Flying Fox

The flying fox is an amazing activity that is fast and has a fantastic view. It swings

amongst the forest. You have to put on a harness as well as wear a helmet to go

on the ride. There’s a ladder that you need to climb and safety clips to clip you on.

When you are on the Flying Fox you can see different activities like the giant

swing. The flying fox is like a normal swing but faster and more fun.

Leo S, Jessie L and Daniella 4G

Bike Education

Bike Education was tough but fun. We learnt how to use mountain bikes including

braking, gears and how to ride a bike. The students who couldn’t ride at first,

mastered it by the end. Firstly, we practised using the brakes and gears. We went

on a course around Camp Manyung. When we were riding our bikes, there were

hard up hills and easy downhill parts. In the bush there were lots of roots, trees

and a few people crashed into bushes. Overall, camp was great fun!!

Harrison S and Dylan. H 4G

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

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Giant Swing

At Camp Manyung we went

on the Giant Swing. It was

really fun and scary! The

Giant Swing was 18 metres

high. We put on a harness,

safety glasses and a

helmet. You could see the

sea from the very top of the

swing. There was a lot of

wildlife around. We even

spotted a whale! When you

got off the swing your legs

and feet felt like wobbly

jelly! It was high flying FUN!

George V, Will P, Conrad L, Marie J and Izzy M 4F

Giant swing!

It’s fun to be on the Giant Swing. You

can go as high as you want on the

swing. You have a great view so that

meant you could see the whales!

That’s because it is 18 metres high!

We had a great time when we were

on the swing. The after feeling is

AMAZING! It is very high but still cool.

Rose, Ashleigh, Seth and Damon 4O

Giant Swing

The giant swing at Camp Manyung

was an eighteen-metre-tall swing.

You were strapped onto a harness

and were raised up by a group of

students pulling a rope. When you felt

comfortable you would tell the

students to stop pulling the rope. You

would then pull a small rope and be

released and swing up high.

Trent M 4G

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

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Damper

We made damper with water and flour. We squished the damper onto a stick

and cooked it over the warm fire. You could put butter, jam, Vegemite or honey

on the damper. Then we had fun cooking some marshmallows. Some people’s

marshmallows caught fire and they went black! Damper making was a delicious

feast!

Gilbert Z, Zack G, Xavier E and Jared W. 4F

Bush Cooking

At Camp Manyung one of our activities was Bush Cooking, where we cooked

damper and toasted marshmallows. The ingredients in the damper were flour,

water and flavouring if you desired. Damper tasted like bread and some people

added a spread on their bread. At the end, we toasted marshmallows and it was

delicious!!

Ashley L, Abby D, Melody L, Ayden. H, and Mitchell W 4G

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

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GeoCaching

On the 7th of June, the Year 3 and 4’s went to Camp Manyung.

One of the activities we did was GeoCaching. GeoCaching is all about using GPS’

to locate the small wooden treasure boxes. There were 15 boxes to find. Inside

each box was something different, like: dice, sticks, marbles, soldiers, letters and

fake money. We had to work as a group of three or four. We had to try to find all

the treasure boxes. It really was ‘Treasures Galore!’

Caroline C, Hannah C and Averlie P 4F

Red Faces

Red Faces is when you perform a play, song or dance at camp, to an audience.

Stazi and I performed a song called ‘Islands of Oceans’. It was lots of fun

performing in front of the Year 3 and 4 students. We both sang really well and we

came second. We were extremely proud of ourselves, as we both scored two 10’s

and one 7. We both tried hard and achieved our best possible goal. Yay!!!

Stazi D and Tanvi 4G

Tree Rolling

Tree Rolling is an obstacle course going from tree to tree testing your skills and

ego. The obstacles are punching bags, seesaw, jellyfish maze, split platform,

cheese holes and a mini zip line. The second time you had a go you were blind-

folded with someone guiding you. You wore a harness that strapped to a line

above. The fourth time was the best because we went on the mini zip line.

Kosta A and Sam M 4G

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

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Bike ED

Bike ED is when kids learn how to ride

bikes. At bike ED we learnt how to

brake and to change the gears on a

bike. We also learnt how to control a

bike. We got to ride on an off road dirt

track. There were three different parts of

the track, they were up hill, flat and

downhill. A couple of people crashed.

We had lots of fun at bike ED.

Thomas H, Matt L, Aakash D, Joel B, Seungbin S, Erin L. 4O

Bike Ed

First, we got our bikes and fitted our helmet to

keep our head safe. Next, we headed down to the

basketball courts to get ready to practise our bike

riding. In addition, we started doing laps around

the basketball court about five times. We were

shown how to change gears, which meant we

could ride in our favourite gear. Moving on we did

some weaving through some cones and coming

to a complete halt. Then, using the skills that we

had learnt we rode up and down hills to test our

skills. Finally, some of us finished by going on a bike ride around the camp! Bike

riding was great!

Bridget H, Joshua A, Aaron Z and Samantha H 4F

YEARS 3/4 AT CAMP MANYUNG

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WOORABINDA CAMP

The Night Activities

We stayed at Woorabinda for four nights. On the first night, we had tabloids and everyone

had to fill out a ‘Who Am I?’ sheet. On the second night, we had the disco and everyone

had fun while they were dancing and playing fames. The third night was a night hike. We

found many animals, including a tawny-frogmouth and some possums. The last night was

campfire night. There were 5 groups, red, orange, green, blue and rainbow. Each group got

a box with a script and materials for a skit. After a bit of practicing, everyone performed

their skit. Blue group was the funniest. Afterwards we had smoores and in the

marshmallow, there was beetroot juice. Everyone had a great time at Woorabinda.

By Mia D and Miah B

The First day

On the first day of camp, we stopped at a paddock. We were split up in to four coloured

groups. In my group (orange), I only knew three people from Donburn and heaps of people

from different schools. We walked into the bush and we had to collect sticks to cook our

food. We were shown how to make a fire. We had to collect more sticks and someone in

our group lit the fire. We made our own lunches. Sausages, potato, pumpkin, carrot and

seasoning wrapped in foil and cooked in the coals of the fire. It was the best first day of a

camp.

By Erica and Carla

Narracan Safari

The Narracan Safari was canoeing. Firstly, we learned how to paddle before we got into

our canoes. We saw a lot of wildlife. Someone parked in the wrong place and got stuck in

the mud. Everyone got very muddy! We learnt about the trash that campers threw in the

water. Someone even found a vacuum cleaner’s nozzle and a glass bottle. We had learnt

so much while canoeing on Lake Narracan. Woorabinda was the BEST!

By Amelie and Demi

The Farm

When we were on our way to the farm, we were all excited to meet the animals. Firstly, we

met the cows named Daisy and Treasure. Later we saw the llama she was called Snow

White. Afterwards we had fruit for afternoon snack. Then we were split into two groups,

one of the groups handled little chicks and ducklings. The other group picked up all of the

animals’ poo. The farm was amazing!

By Adriel and Sam R

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Zip lining

At Camp Woorabinda, one of the amazing activities was the zip line. There were full body

harnesses. We were split up in to pairs. The pairs helped each other put the harnesses on.

The pairs went down the zip line together. We got three goes. You could do whatever you

wanted to do. You could race each other. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. GO WOORABINDA.

By Oliver P and Edmund

Archery and Art Activities

In Archery, the teachers helped us use the bow properly. If you were lucky, you could

compete in a mini competition against the other group. Then we did Art. It was a lot of fun

because we got to make friendship bracelets, paper turtles and mandalas and listened to

some music while we did it.

By Connor and Dave

High ropes course

The high ropes course is so cool!

It was quite different to all the other activities and many people pushed their limits to finish

the course. The start was probably the most interesting part of it because you walk off a

platform and a cord takes you up like a zip-line!

By Ewan.H ( Zach.H was here in spirit!)

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies was one of our favourite activities on the whole camp. It was

awesome that we could handle reptiles like the Shingleback Lizard named Fluffy. They

were fun to handle and very interesting. There was another Shingleback who was named

Harriet, but she needed to sleep until June 30th. We loved the activity.

By Clancy and Rocco

The Quest

On the last day we did an activity called the Quest. Each group was divided into 3 smaller

groups. The Marines had to canoe to get granny’s secret recipe pouches. The Early

Settlers had to plant a tree and build two fires. The Hunters and Gatherers got to do

archery and hunt. When everyone was together, we got to open granny’s secret recipe

which was to make a cup of tea. After Zayn tasted it he said a mystery word. Ours was “an

inferno of blandness”. After Zayn tasted the tea we got to eat lunch which was a roasted

potato with cheese, salad and coleslaw. In the end, Green group won the Quest, even

though they left Elvin behind. Camp Woorabinda was so much fun!

By Tahlia

WOORABINDA CAMP

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PE / SPORT AT DONBURN

INTER SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS SPORTS DATES

18 July

Years 3/4 Hoop Time

20 July

Years 5/6 Hoop Time

1 August

Girls Football - Regional

13 September

Yrs 3-6 School Athletics

19 September

District Athletics

CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Congratulations and well done to all the children who participated in Manningham

Division Cross Country which was held at Yarra Valley Racecourse on Tuesday,

13 June. From that day, Mia D ran 5th and Amelie 12th (11 girls) and earned the

right to compete at the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Cross Country. They both

performed admirably last Tuesday finishing 25th for Mia and Amelie 73rd.

The second winter sport round robin

was held last week. The Girls netball

team played in the Grand final and won

11 – 4 and now will compete in the

Manningham Division Finals early next

term. The Mixed netball team played in

the Grand final but lost 2 -11 and the

Soccer A team competed in the semi-

final but were defeated 0-3.

Anna Papamichael - PE Teacher

Other results were: SPORT WINS LOSSES DRAWS

Boys Soccer A 2 1 1

Boys Soccer B 0 3 1

Girls Soccer 2 1 2

Girls Netball A 3 0 0

Girls Netball B 2 2 0

Boys/Mixed Netball 4 0 0

Girls Volleyball 0 2 0

Boys/Mixed Volleyball 1 0 1

Football 1 2 0

Girls Teeball 0 6 0

Boys Teeball 2 3 0

McDonald’s Basketball Hoop Time Competition

Our school has entered the Hoop Time Basketball competition that is run by

Basketball Victoria, early in Term 3. Basketball Victoria runs three different levels of

competition to ensure all children have a fair go:- ‘All-stars’, ‘Future Stars’ and

‘Rookies’. Both ‘Future stars’ and ‘Rookies’ teams are mixed.

Trials for these teams are currently being held during lunch times and sport

sessions and teams will be finalised by the end of the term. Traditionally, the

amount of interest far exceeds the number of places available. After the ‘All–Stars’

teams are finalised, the other teams are filled by interested Year 6 students for the

Year 5/6 competition and Year 4 students for the Year 3/4 competition. If there are

any remaining spots, Year 5 and Year 3 students are then randomly selected.

Some students may miss out this year but will get their opportunity next year. If

your child does miss out it is a great opportunity to talk about resilience with them.

Please see me if you have any questions or concerns.

The competition days will be held at the Nunawading basketball stadium the first

week back after the holidays on the following days:

Year 3/4 - Tuesday, 18 July Year 5/6 - Thursday, 20 July

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Computer Updates

Updates are incredibly important to your computers health for a number of

reasons. These include:

Solving problems with software - No software runs at an optimal

speed all the time. Often the creator makes improvements that can be

accessed via updates.

Ensuring safety with communication platforms, like email - Updates

make sure that all of your communication platforms are secure and

that information cannot be accessed by unwanted third parties.

Some software needs regular updates. Performing updates ensures

that all software is kept up do date and safe from the latest virus or

security issues.

Although updates often seem like a hassle. It is vital that we resist putting it

off, and click the ‘update’ button. Think of it as a way of keeping your

computer healthy!

Created especially for Parents:

There’s a wealth of information for parents located at the website below. It’s

full of great tips and advice. The picture below is directly from this site:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent

The picture on the right give parents some valuable tips for keeping their

children safe whilst using devices on the internet.

Jeremiah Juric and Robyn Fraser

Junior eSmart News…..

Making Updates for Computer Safety

When you are on a computer, after starting it up you may see a pop up

that says ‘update available’. It is important to update your computer since it

allows the computer to run smoothly and minimises the chance of viruses

attacking your computer. Updating your computer also means there is less

chance of your computer glitching.

Another way of making sure you are safe when on the computer is to check

for a padlock on the screen when accessing websites. This generally

means that the website is safe to browse.

By Mahmoud (6W), Oliver Pa. (5K) and Joe (3W)

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PARENTS & FRIENDS COMMITTEE NEWS

Monday 21 July

CHOCOLATE DRIVE

Money due back to the

school office.

CADBURY CHOCOLATE DRIVE

Money, along with any unsold chocolates, is due back to

school by Friday 21 July.

The chocolates each sell for $1. Please ensure that you

return the money you’ve raised with your child’s name and

class clearly marked on the envelope, so we can be sure to

mark your family off. If you have unsold chocolates, please

return them to school as soon as you can, as we have families

who will be happy to sell extra chocolates.

We will have extra boxes available to sell, and there will be a

prize for the family that sells the most chocolates. Please drop by the office to

collect another box if you’re able to sell extra.

P & F thanks all participating families for their generous donations and support of

the 2017 Chocolate Drive.

THANKS FOR THE CHOMP ‘N ‘CHEW

Another successful Chomp ’n Chew was help last Thursday. It was great to see

the children arrive at school representing such a variety of sports including

basketball, netball, football, soccer and hockey. Without the help and support of

around 15 parents leading up to and on the day and the grade 6 class who helped

out on the day, such an event is not possible. So thanks again to all those who

helped. The students certainly enjoyed the day.

AN ABSOLUTELY UNREAL DEAL

Tickets for Donburn’s performance, “An Absolutely Unreal Deal”, go on sale in the

first week of term 3.

Performance Dates:

Thursday 24 August

Friday 25 August”

SECOND HAND UNIFORM UPDATE When donating items please ensure they are

in good, clean condition. Dirty, stained and

damaged clothing will no longer be accepted.

For enquiries please message Leanne

(0402056989).

Thank you for all

your support.

Leanne Renehan

Your Name

………………………………..…………

Phone number

………………………………….…………

Description of the item (s)

………………………..……………………

………………………………………………

Selling price

……………………………………….

Clothing in good condition

Laundered

Open Monday

2:30pm - 3:30pm

July - 17 & 31

August - 14 & 28

September - 11

Size 8 jackets and tops needed please.

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VOLUNTEERS PLEASE! Please watch this space for jobs which need to be done

around the school. We need your help to get these done.

The jobs may be large or small but the majority of them

will only take up a small amount of your time.

Canteen (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) is a vital resource to our

school and a great way to make friends with other members of the

Donburn community. Huge thanks to Kirsten Fry for filling in when I

need help. Canteen days are only possible with volunteer helpers.

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to volunteer for 2017.

Vitina Bakker: Mobile no. 0434 140 739

CANTEEN

CHICKEN SITTERS NEEDED PLEASE

Once again we are looking for CHICKEN SITTERS

Every day over the July school holidays.(July 1 to 16)

Check on the chickens’ food and water. Collect eggs

Clean the coop (twice a week)

Apply at the office. There is a roster at the office and details of what needs

to be done. Please leave your phone number and we’ll have details of keys and

what to do. (Please note phone numbers will be given to all volunteers.)

Calling for volunteers – we need your help!

Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help.

The program requires volunteers to facilitate the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. This only takes a small amount of your time one day a week and the Commonwealth Bank will provide support in how to run the program. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they develop vital saving skills and also help our school with fundraising.

Currently, School Banking day is Tuesday

If you are interested in volunteering for this great program, please fill in the tear off section below and return it to the office. OR email your details to donburn.ps.edumail.vic.gov.au or just let the office know.

Yes, I would like to help with School Banking!

Name: _________________________ Phone: _________________________

Email: _________________________ Availability: _____________________

SCHOOL BANKING VOLUNTEER NEEDED

A clean bed is greatly appreciated by children who need to rest and

recover in the sick bay.

Thank you to these parents washing the sick bay

bedding. Please contact the office if you would like to

be added to the roster.

Looking for your people to wash in Term 3 please.

SICK BAY ROSTER

30 June Bec Barker

21 July Volunteer please

28 July Volunteer please

1 HOUR

PER

WEEK

15

MINUTES

IN THE

HOLIDAYS

1 - 3

HOURS

PER TERM

15

MINUTES

PER TERM

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COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.

No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

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COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.

No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

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COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.

No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

Term 3 Online Enrolment: https://www.trybooking.com/282690 Term 3 Friday Night Competition:https://www.trybooking.com/288425

FREE t-shirts order from: hotshots.tennis.com.au/claim

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COMMUNITY NEWS The Department of Education and Donburn Primary School School Council do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or community group.

No responsibility is accepted for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

If you have a concern at any time regarding any issue to do with

the school please feel free to mention it to Julie Hoskin (Principal)

or Jarod Ryan (Assistant Principal).

SEWING NEW CLOTHES, MENDING and ALTERATIONS. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL.

Please call Manzi (experienced and qualified dressmaker) after 4 pm (Year 4 Mum) on 0426 212 555.

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.

SPEEDCUBE 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.

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 Ph 9848 506 or 0404 028 104.

INDIVIDUAL EYELASH EXTENSIONS

Applied to each individual eyelash - No more mascara! Completely harmless to your natural lashes when applied

correctly. Home based business in Donvale, professionally trained and qualified. Call Bec 0430 318 172.

DONBURN BADMINTON

Thursday Mornings from 9:15am - 11am (a change of day and now for Dads and Mums) Come and join us at social

badminton. Bring your friends. Get to know members of Donburn community. Great exercise, even better coffee. Call

or text Allison (Raf and Asher’s mum) 0400 984 288. Even if you’ve never tried, you can cheer us on. Kiddies and bubs

welcome.

CHIMES INDIAN RESTAURANT Located at 170 Belmore Road, Balwyn, Chimes 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! ) Ph 9857 5858 for a reservation.

SLAMIN TENNIS & FITNESS (800 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster) 2016 Victorian ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Coach of the

Year Vicky Lee – hosting lessons and competitions for children from 3 years of age, as well as advanced squad

training, private lessons, and lessons for Mums and Dads. No experience necessary. Simply mention Donburn Primary

when booking for a special bonus! Vicky Lee (m) 0403 129 648 or www.slamin.com.au

PRESSED FOR TIME IRONING – Free pickup and delivery $15.00 per hour. Returned back under plastic wraps.

Call Melanie on 0412 812 271.

MENDING AND ALTERATIONS – Zips, hems, lengthening, shortening, taking-in or letting-out. Grandmother and

grandfather of Emmi (Year 4) and Dean (Foundation A), with over 50 years experience as a tailor and a dressmaker.

Call Andrea on 9842 7860, East Doncaster.

HAIRDRESSER - please call Kathy on 0468 457 358 for an appointment.

SUKI KIDS Designer Wear - Designs by a Donburn mum. Ethically made. Girls sizes 7 - 14. Purchase online

www.sukikids.com.au. Free postage for orders $50+.

CONTINENTAL MITCHAM - Stanley Chen (Parent) Director 582 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham

e: [email protected] www.continental-tyres.com.au

CANTEEN HELPERS - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

EMAIL TO

SUBJECT Canteen Helper - Attention Vitina

EMAIL BODY Please contact me on insert your phone number

my child’s name is insert your child’s name and is in class insert your child’s class.

Using the app - COMPASS SCHOOL MANAGER APP

Using the we link - https://donburn-vic.compass.education