newsletter - 11th february

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TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPHWeekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOLWebsite: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: [email protected] Issue 2 11thFebruary, 2016

CALENDAR

Wednesday 10th

Friday 12th

February - 5/6 Ballarat Camp

Monday 15th

February - School Council Meeting

Monday 22nd

February - St Kilda FC Clinic

Wednesday 24th

February - District Swimming Sports

Saturday 27thFebruary - Tootgarook Market 3B + 3W rostered on.

Wednesday 23rd

March - School Photo Day

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONSThank you to the many parents who have chatted to me over the last week in regards to being a

School Councillor at Tootgarook. Im delighted to report that we currently have

equal nominations to fill all of the current vacancies, no election process will be

required.

I will confirm the outcome of the process and/or the composition of our 2016

School Council in next weeks newsletter.

PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT (PTS) CONFERENCESTo find out a little more about your child/ren s start to 2016 as well as some of

their initial learning goals for first semester, PTS Conferences have been planned

for Tuesday 23rdFebruary. These conferences will also provide a great opportunity

to forge that important partnership between students, parents & teachers which we

know is so important to optimising the learning outcomes for our students.

Conferences will be of ten minutes duration and have been scheduled between

2:30pm and 6:00pm on each of these days. All information needed for booking your

PTS conference will be available in a note going home next Monday.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESHow disappointing it has been for schools that have recently received threatening calls which have

necessitated lockdown or evacuation procedures. In addition to the disruptions to the school day, these

situations are also very unsettling for students, staff and parents. Please be assured that this is an aspect of our

operations in which we have very strong practices in place. All of our emergency documentation has been

completely updated this year. To further boost these processes, we have a phone system

Please be assured that this is an aspect of our operations in which we have very strong practices in place. All of

our emergency documentation has been completely updated this year as a result of the six new classrooms we

now have on site. To further boost these processes, a new phone system was installed over the summer break,which now has the capability to communicate a complete lockdown in every classroom with the press of a

button.

All staff members, new and existing, have been thoroughly briefed on the updated procedures and we will

judiciously rehearse these over the coming weeks. If you have any queries on this matter, dont hesitate to

drop by the office for a chat, or give me a call on 59852864.
http://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/http://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/


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tudent of the Week

Students will be presented with certificates at next Thursday afternoons assembly.

Prep R

Mrs Read

Charlotte Humble

you have settled beautifully into our classroom and always use your manners.Well Done Charlotte.

Prep SMiss StaleyKaylie Novotnyfor being such a wonderful helper during tidy uptime. Thanks Kaylie.

1AMiss ArnoldOtis McIntosh- For being an active participant during our pancake day activities, you listened to the

instructions well and could sequence the recipe easily after enjoying your pancake. Well Done on being a listener!

1PMiss PerkinsMatilda Sambrook - For always taking her time when completing work and asking questions when she

is unsure of what to do. Well Done on being organised!

2BMrs Baird - Hannah McCormackfor her attention to detail and for always doing her best. She is an excellent role

model for RICH Values.

2J - Mrs JohnstoneMia Anthonyfor her great start to the year. Mia is enthusiastic and makes interesting

contributions. Well done!

3BMrs BosMax McIntoshwhat an awesome effort and participation in the ironman event on Monday. Well done on

your perfect behaviour too!

3WMs Walton Hazel Read for a fantastic start to grade 3. She always works to her full ability. Hazel had an amazing

win in our school Ironman event.

4B Miss BroomfieldKira Boyle-Vellafor always following instructions and helping others in the classroom. You have

been very helpful thanks Kira!

4FMiss Kain Jack Sterling for always putting in one hundred percent in everything he does and being a supportive

and helpful member of 4F.

4/5KMr Kitchinon camp

5/6MMiss McGheeon camp

5/6QMiss Quintinon camp

Music -Mrs YoungArchie Conduit1A for fantastic listening skills while deciphering several songs focusing on one

instrument. You were super concentrated and always had interesting points to share with your grade. Well done Archie!

P.E.Miss DaleyJackson Vis4Ffor his enthusiasm and contribution to the beach activities and sport. Jackson is

always extremely polite and helpful. Well done Jackson!

- Jack Sterling4Ffor getting 14.9 in the beep test this week amazing and well done!

ATTENTION HEALTH CARE CARD OR PENSION CARD HOLDERSThe Department of Education + Training again this year offering the Camps, Sports and ExcursionsFund of $125 per child which is to be used towards school camps, sports and excursions.

CSEFeligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardians Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) orPension Card being eligible on 27thJanuaryand successfully validated with Centrelink.

Application forms have been sent home with the eldest child in each family. Pleasereturn asap.


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Iron Man/Woman

WinnersName Age Group

Bailey German 12/13 Yr old boys

Trista Norman 12/13 Yr old girls

Jarvis Swaby 11 Yr old boys

Chelsea Conduit 11 Yr old girls

Jack Sterling 10 Yr old boysAmity Bickley 10 Yr old girls

Max McIntosh 9 Yr old boys

Hazel Read 9 Yr old girls

A big thank-you to all the parents and teachers who helped out on the day. It was fantastic to see so

many students participating and giving it a red hot go! Congratulations to the winners of the Iron Man

and Iron Woman. Thank-you, Bree Daley

Monday Flute, Clarinet and Sax

After School Violin

Thursday Drums, piano, singing and guitar

After School Violin

Friday Guitars


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