La rdner & D is t r i c t P r imar y S choo l

Principal : Julie Kennedy Website: www.lardnerdps.vic.edu.au

Phone: 56261303 Fax : 56261363

20th February 2015

INFORMATION EVENING

Thanks to those parents who attended our

Information Evening on Wednesday night. It was terrific for us to be able to speak with parents about our plans and to answer questions. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year.

We outlined some of the key focus areas for this

year.

These include:

Continued development in implementing

best practice teaching and learning in Litera-

cy, Numeracy and Inquiry based learning.

Differentiated programs that maximize

learning growth and emphasise high

academic performance.

Maintaining high level student support

through the areas of Special Needs and

Intervention.

Putting strategies in place so our school

continues to be a caring, friendly and

respectful environment.

Continued development of high quality

relationships between students, parents and

staff.

Highly effective communication.

This year so far we have:

Introduced Years 5 and 6 School Leaders.

Students will be supported to take on

responsibilities and develop a variety of

skills.

Introduced a Buddy Program. Students in

Prep and Year 1 have been buddied up with

From the Principal’s desk Dates to Remember

Monday 2nd March School Council

Meeting

Friday, 13th March Athletic Sports Day

Tuesday, 17th March Athletic Sports Back Up

Day

Thursday 26th—

Monday 30th March

Farm World Fundraiser

(See attached sheet )

students from Years 5 and 6. This program

supports our younger students to feel safe

and secure at school and has many benefits

for older students. Buddies meet up regularly

for activities.

Formalised a behavior management struc-

ture which includes school rules and disci-

pline steps.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

A big thank you to the School Council members

who have just completed their time on School

Council. Thanks for what you have put into the

School, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

There were four vacancies for the new School

Council and four nominations were received.

The new members of the School Council are:

Sarah Heywood (returning) Stephanie Smith (returning) Leanne Hansford Emily Sullivan

The next School Council Meeting will be held on

Monday 2nd March at 7.30 p.m. in the Staff Room.

What’s happening in the Middle Room?

Students in Years 2 and 3 have made a very productive start to the year. A part of their classroom program involves inquiry based learning where students are involved in a range of learning

experiences to help them develop big understandings about their world.

During this term students are inquiring into ‘Children around the World—How are we the same, how are we different?’ Students are exploring the lives of other children around the world and are

discovering the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They will explore factors that influence the way other chil-dren live but realise despite these influences, all children are the same in many ways and have the same basic

needs.

READING TIP

When reading together at home try to make the

time relaxed, enjoyable and positive. Vary it.

Read together, read to your child and take turns

or have them read to you.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students who received Student of the Week certificates at as-

sembly:

Week 2

Week 3

Shardei B For outstanding effort in her writing. Well done Shardei!

Taylor T For settling into her new school so well and for giving her best on all activities.

Well done Taylor!

Tarilyn B For making a focused and confident start to the year. Well done Tarilyn!

Shaun T For a great attitude and applying himself to his work. Well done Shaun!

Zali M For your beautiful work on the 'Lifecycle of a Butterfly'. Well done Zali!

Juanna W For listening well to the teacher during science class. Well done Juanna!

Alex W For the pure enjoyment she showed during the hoop activities. Well done Alex!

Vanessa Mc For beautiful reading. Well done Vanessa.

Frances Mc For being a kind, caring class member and a focused learner. Well done Frances!

Nathan E For challenging himself to take on tasks despite them being a little overwhelming at

times. Well done Nathan!

Ben H For a great attitude and applying himself to his work. Well done Ben!

Koda For working well with his team to build his slide. Well done Koda!

Lachlan B For being an encouraging and responsible team member whilst practicing for the ath-

letics sports. Well done Lachlan!

ACCOUNT PAYMENTS

Accounts have been attached to this newsletter. We are happy for you to

pay your account by instalments, but please try make payments on a regu-

lar basis.

Lardner mums had a great coffee and chat morning. It was terrific to see so

many familiar faces. Lots of laughs, great conversation and fun had by all.

Watch this space for more family get togethers........

SCHOOL BANKING PROGRAM

CBA have approached us to again get involved in their

School Banking program.

We are happy to get involved in this to help you teach

your children to save.

It doesn’t matter how small the deposit is, it is a deposit

and each deposit earns a token. Once 10 tokens have been

collected they can be redeemed for an exclusive reward.

Basically the offer of school banking is:

Exciting rewards

No minimum deposit amount

Bonus interest

Commission for the school

Are you interested

If you are interested in your child being involved in the

School Banking program email Annita at

rollinson.annita.k@edumail.vic.gov.au - by next Friday

More details to follow

DROUIN ANTIQUES &

COLLECTABLES FAIR

Drouin Secondary College,

South Road, Drouin

9 am—3 pm

Sunday 12th April

Antiques, fine china, decorative arts,

glass, Australian pottery, ceramics, linen

& lace, interesting collectables.

Freshly made lunch or morning and after-

noon teas available.

Adult entry $5

All profits donated to the community.

www.drouinlions.org.au

FARM WORLD RUBBISH COLLECTION

March 26 – 30 2015

The time has come again for our major fundraiser for the year – rubbish collection at Lardner Park for the Field Days.

We would love it if we were able to fill the whole roster ourselves so that we get to keep all of the money. It would also be great to see some new people volunteering.

For new families and those that are yet to volunteer, the job entails driving around on a 'mule' (we use 2), towing a trailer and emptying rubbish bins (taking out and replacing the bags) and picking up any other rubbish/cardboard that is left for us. The job might sound like it isn't much fun, but it isn't that bad and is able to be done by men and women of any fitness levels.

Please remember that for every hour that you volunteer, $20 is raised for your school.

Times needing to be filled are:

Thursday 26th 7.00 – 11.00 Friday 27

th 7.00 – 11.00

10.00 – 2.00 10.00 – 2.00

11.00 – 3.00 11.00 – 3.00

3.00 – finish 3.00 – finish

Saturday 28th 7.00 – 11.00 Sunday 29th 7.00 – 11.00 10.00 – 2.00 10.00 – 2.00

11.00– 3.00 11.00 – 3.00

2.00 – finish 2.00 - finish

3.00 – finish 3.00 – finish

Monday 30th

9.00 – finish (lots needed particularly with utes)

Volunteers must be aged 15 and over. We need 2 volunteers for each shift.

You will receive an entry pass to be used on the day that you volunteer.

For any further information, please contact Sarah Heywood 5627 5648 or 0407 863 744

Please return to school by March 6th

so that our school fills as many shifts as possible before the other schools are asked.

I/we are able to volunteer for the following shift/shifts for Farm World 2015.

Name: Phone:

Preference 1.

Connecting Parents and Friends Group (recommencing 24/2/15):

Time : Every Tuesday 9am to 11am …drop in ..10min or 1/2hr Location : Art room, easy to access and warm in winter Purpose : Coffee and chat, and pre-school children activities

Contact persons: Sue ph 5626 1319 or Leanne ph 5626 1170

Everyone welcome – we look forward to seeing you there

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LANDCARE LANDSCAPE MAKEOVER

Our local environment is changing over time from the tree planting on local property

owners in the Mt Worth and District through Landcare activities. Come join us for a seminar

and farm walk.

Date : Saturday 28th of February, 2015 Time: 10:00am - 2.30pm

Location: Tetoora Road Community Centre – 2575 K’burra – W’gul Road, Tetoora Road

Hear and see first-hand the changes; the day’s programme will involve; a short film will be shown made by Landcare

members with the use of a drone highlighting different family achievements on local farms. Learn more about what birds are also

coming back in our area by Cara Brammar. Also understand the Landcare mapping & projects in our area by Dr Silvia Pongracic.

Then a farm walk

Lunch provided. Bookings required. Contact Rosemary Kennedy for bookings or further information 56595285 or r

osemarykennedy@skymesh.com.au

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Family Dance Night - Tetoora Road Hall – Monthly Event

Dates : Saturday 7th March then Saturday 18th April - Bush Dance ….. other dates to follow

Time : 7:00pm to 11:00pm includes a half time supper break

Venue : Tetoora Road Community Centre – main hall

2575 Korumburra – Warragul Road, Tetoora Road (name of area)

Cost : March 7th - $5.00 per family/$2.00per adult (to cover hall cost)

April 18th - $20 per family, $10 per couple, $5 single (to cover hall cost& band)

What to bring : Plate of supper to share – half time break (Tea, coffee & water provided)

Key aspects of night : Absolutely no experience needed, instruction provided, come along

and have fun and exercise at the same time

Dances - March 7th : Barn Dance, evening 3 step Cha Cha, Rumba, Kids fun dances and many more

- April 18th : Bush dance – live music with calling 2 or 3 piece band, pre-purchase tickets

7th March Kids can play/dance in hall/tennis courts. After supper kids movie shown in the supper room

Enquiries: Barbara 0417 506 811 or Margaret 5626 1389