March 6th, 2019 — Week 6, Term 1, Issue 3

MYRNIONG SCHOOL VALUES

Co-Operation Respect Acceptance

Resilience Do Your Best

MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

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Acting Principal: David Garner

School Council President: Ainsley Bellette

Blow St Myrniong, 3341

Phone: (03) 5368 7232

Outside Hours Care: Phone (03) 5368 7027

Message from the Principal

Camps Our Year 5/6 students had a highly successful camp to Kyneton two weeks ago. The students seemed to have a lot of fun get-ting wet, and we received highly positive feedback from the camping staff as to the conduct of our students. I always feel very proud when I hear how well our students represent us when they are away from the school. I am sure we will have a similar situation when our Year 3/4 camp to Anglesea takes place next week. I am looking forward to taking part in this camp and spending the week away trying to surf with our 3/4 students! Curriculum Day Just a reminder that you have an extra-long weekend with your families as we have our Annual Curriculum Day next Tuesday 12th March which we share with each of the other Moorabool schools. We will be focussing on the teaching and learning of Mathematics, in particular how we maximise engagement in our Maths lessons and how we plan lessons to maximise student learning growth. Other events this week: Tuesday 5 March – Year 3-6 Science Incursion Tuesday 5 March – Parent-teacher students interviews Thursday 7 March – F-2 Western Water Incursion Thursday 7 March – Special Lunch Day Friday 8 March – Clean Up Australia Day afternoon Welcome BBQ (Take #2) It was a shame to have to postpone our welcome BBQ last week due to the heat. Please note, that we have re-scheduled this to Tuesday 2nd April. A not went home to Foundation and New Families explaining the change of details. It will be great to cele-brate and welcome all new families on this day. Japanese Skype Last Friday, it was fantastic to sit in on part of the Skype lesson with our Year 5-6 students and the Japanese class at Mukai Machi Elementary in the Yamagata Prefecture (see photo). It is great for our students to engage in authentic conversation practising their learnt Japanese language, as it was for the Japanese students to converse in English. Well done Ashi Sensei for facilitating this wonderful learning opportunity for our students. Have a wonderful fortnight everyone. David Garner “The greatness of a person is not in how much wealth he/she acquires, but in their integrity and ability to affect those around them positively.” ~ Bob Marley

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MONDAY 25th February

FW

F/1LI

2/3NB

5/6M

3/4L

5C

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

Brodie B

For great leadership across the

school last week.

Louis P - for a great display of the main types of clouds.

Charlotte W - for a terrific Grade 5/6 camp.

Loretta J - for having a go at the new Japanese homework.

Nicholas M - for assisting junior

classes with painting.

Ness L - for showing confidence

in her abilities.

Sienna W - for her enthusiasm into researching and teaching others about Science and Inquiry.

Lois L - for challenging herself

during abseiling on school camp.

Liam S - for showing excellent

manners within the classroom.

Seth W - for showing kindness to

others.

Hunter W - for being a helpful

and co-operative member of the

class.

1/2s

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FW

F/1LI

1/2s

Koby L - for his focus and resilience during class time.

None Given

Sinead Y - for having an amazing

attitude.

MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY

Logan S -for making good choices

and always being respectful.

Bethany M - for showing enthusiasm with her writing.

Xavier W - for always completing

his work to a high standard.

Lawson S - for showing fantastic

leadership skills.

Liam S - for his enthusiasm towards his Japanese homework.

Jessica F - for using her colour swatches to create an amazing collage.

Ivy O

For her leadership with her buddy.

2/3BN

3/4L

5C

5/6M

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

None Given

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UPCOMING DATES

Mar 7th Thu - Special Lunch Day Mar 8th Fri - School Photo’s (9-12) Mar 11th Mon - Public Holiday—No School Mar 12th Tue - Curriculum Day—Student Free Mar 13th –15th - Camp Grade 3/4 Mar 17th—Sun - Ballan Autumn Festival Mar 18th Mon - Assembly—Grade 1/2S Mar 19th Tue - School Council AGM - 5pm

MARCH BIRTHDAYS Connor R Isabelle M Bethany M

Phoebe T Jonathon B Ike B

Edward L Hunter O Fletcher C

Levi C Logan S Braeden L

Charlotte W Juniper M Dakota P

Jade S Phoenix E Gemma S

Please ensure your child has their photo envelope with the correct money enclosed as we cannot give change at the office. This gets given directly to the photographer at the time of the photo.

EASTER RAFFLE One of our major raffles for the year is our school Easter Raffle. We ask that each family donates 1 item for our raffle. This inturn gives us many items to raffle. Raffle tickets will be sent home early next week. There is a book of 10 tickets sent home per family @ $1.00 each. Extra tickets are available at the office if you would like more. This is drawn at our last assembly on Friday 5th April. Can you please return all sold/unsold tickets to the office.

WEEKLY ADVERTISING Our school is offering advertising space in our newsletter. The fee (for a business card size ad) is $15 per term or $50 per year. Please contact Karen in the office. Thank you to our advertisers on the back two pages of the newsletter. Should need any work done, please look to see if they can assist you.

PIE WARMERS Can you please ensure that if you require cutlery for a pie warmer that you supply a fork/spoon in your child’s bag. Also, many pie warmers that are coming in are in quite large containers and are taking up a lot of room. Can you try to put these into smaller containers if possible.

HATS Many children are leaving their hats at home. Just a reminder to leave hats at school in your lockers.

LOST PROPERTY The Lost Property Box is already overflowing, and many jumpers without names. Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled.

BOOK FAIR

Thank you to everyone who made purchases at our recent Book Fair. We sold books to

the value of $3,337 which allows us to purchase $1000.00 worth of books.

Our School Sports day will be held on Monday 1st April at Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Centre, Masons Lane, Bacchus Marsh. This involves 3 other Primary Schools (St Brigids, St Patricks School, Gordon and Balliang East PS. All parents/grandparents are invited to attend. Parents are to drop off and pick up their children directly at Masons Lane Reserve by 8:45am and pick up at 1:30pm. Children are to wear blue shorts and a white t-shirt or polo top.

Please ensure your child has plenty of drinks, sunscreen and food. We will be operating a Canteen on the day (including a barbeque).

A Canteen Pricelist will be sent out closer to the date A coffee van will also be available for nice coffees, hot chocolates, latte, milk shakes etc.

Should you have any queries, please contact our school office. We require helpers to run the canteen on the day. If you are available for an hour,

can you please complete the form below and return asap.

Sports Day - Canteen

Yes, I can help at the canteen on Friday April 1st. Please tick the time (1 hour) below,

more volunteers will be needed during lunchtime and to cook the barbeque

Name : ___________________________ Ph: ___________________

Time available : 10-11am ____ 11-12pm____ 12-1pm____ 1-2pm____

SCHOOL BANKING A reminder, tomorrow is our

next School Banking Day

2020 ENROLMENTS Due to the high level of interest, our school will be accepting

new enrolments for Foundation and New students for the

2020 School Year.

Enrolment forms will be available

from the office from WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL

Early Enrolment GUARANTEES your place!

SCHOOL SHOES FOR SALE - $5.00 There are still brand new school shoes available (assorted sizes and styles) for sale. They are all $5.00 each. (School Uniform Shop)

BALLAN AUTUMN FESTIVAL—SUNDAY MARCH 17TH

Come along a nd join us for this year's Ballan Autumn Festival on Sunday March 17th. It is a fun filled day

and we would like you either walking behind or sitting on the float/truck. This year's theme is "Academy

of Magic", so you are invited to dress up as a wizard, witch, magician, fairy, dragon, black cat, owl or any

other magical character or creature.

In order to help us plan our special day, we need to know if you are planning on attending:

Please fill in your expression of interest here:

_______________________________________________________________________

My child/children will be participating in the BALLAN AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Name:_____________________________

Name:_____________________________

Name:_____________________________

For more information visit www.ballanautumnfestival.org/

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

Our next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday 19th March at 5pm in our School Staffroom. This is our

AGM which will be followed by our normal meeting.

JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL REPPRESENTATIVES 2019

FW Mason Colhoun Hayley Howell`

F/1LI Layla Daniel Jonathan Smith

1/2S Liam Sammut Milly Vanderklift

2/3NB Sebastian Kay Loretta Johnson

3/4L Beau Shelton Annaya King

5C Mitch Dejong Magenta Goetz

5/6M Lawson Smith Jessica Fisher

A group photo will be taken on Photo Day (Friday)

of the Junior School Council.

These will be available to purchase.

School Photo Day is fast approaching. Have your child’s school memories captured forever

on Friday 8th March 2019

Your photo order envelopes will arrive shortly. Please start planning your

purchases and payment options.

Remember these helpful points:

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact

MSP Photography

P: 03 5333 5577

e : ballarat@msp.com.au

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Read all relevant instructions for your preferred payment method.

All payments are due on photo day.

You may pay online using your credit card. Each child will have an individual ‘shootkey’ listed on their envelope. This will help identify your child’s order.

You may pay by cash using the individual envelope provided. Please enclose correct money as no change will be given.

Sibling photo envelopes will be available at the school office upon request. THESE PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN DURING SCHOOL, ON PHOTO DAY, USUALLY AT RECESS - Please instruct siblings to attend the photo studio during this

time. Photographers are unable to search for students who do not attend.

Do not seal envelopes inside each other. You may include payment for all children in one envelope, however, please indicate on this envelope the names of all the children you are paying for.

All students should wear their correct school uniform.

Daylesford College

Invitation to Information Evening

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We would like to invite prospective parents and students to our upcoming Information Evening at which you can learn all about the College and what we have to offer. Staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and school tours will also be taking place.

Date: Wednesday 13

th March, 2019

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30 pm

5.30pm Welcome appetisers (prepared by VET Hospitality students)

6.00 – 6.45pm Student led tours of the school

7.00 – 7.30pm Information session in the College Theatre

Our Information night is aimed at students currently in Grade 5 or 6. If you are unable to attend this evening and would still like to learn more about the College then please contact us on (03) 5348 2367 to arrange a tour.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Steve MacPhail Miss Allie Morrissey

Principal Leading Teacher – Student Support