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P.O. Box 105 Ararat 3377

Fax (03) 5352 4989

Tel. (03) 5352 1909

ARARAT WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL 4720 ARARAT WEST

PRIMARY SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT:

Developing in our

children an interest in

learning and a desire

to be their best;

utilising their skills and

attitudes to enable

them to reach their

full potential in society

WESTLETTERWESTLETTERWESTLETTERWESTLETTERE-mail: ararat.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Twitter: www.twitter.com/araratwest

Facebook: www.facebook.com/araratwestprimaryschool

13/2012 Thursday, May 10, 2012

Note:-Please remember thatwhen you come into the schoolfor any reason you must come

via the Front Office and signthe Visitors book. This is for

safety reasons and must be adhered to. Thankyou for your co-operation.

- SCHOOL PHOTOS Monday May 14 -PLEASE MAKE SURE ENVELOPES ARE RETURNED BY PHOTO DAY WITH

CORRECT MONEY AS NO CHANGE WILL BE PROVIDED. THERE IS ALSO ANOPTION TO PAY ONLINE OR BY CREDIT CARD. The envelope has to be returned

even if you have paid Online or by Credit Card or no photo will be taken!

2012 Blue House wins both the Athletics Sports and Swimming SportsCaptains and Vice Captains

Angus Burns, Tayla Borrelli, Monique Scott, Buddhi Bandara

DRINK BOTTLESDRINK BOTTLESDRINK BOTTLESDRINK BOTTLES

Have arrived and areavailable for purchase

at $5.50 each

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DATES FOR DIARYMAYFriday 11 AWPS Cross Country (Grade 3-6)

Monday 14 SCHOOL PHOTOS

Tuesday 15 Wed. 17 Naplan

Friday 18 Boite Choir Fundraiser Dress-up Day & Icy pole Sale

Monday 21 Curriculum Day Pupil Free

Tuesday 22 Black Ranges Cross Country

Tuesday 22 Friday 25 Education Week

Wednesday 23 Grade 5&6 Ararat Community College Expo and Information

Evening at 7pm

Friday 25 Grandparents Day Education Week

JUNE

Friday 29 End-of-Term 2

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CHANGES TO STUDENT DETAILSPlease notify the office and obtain a Changes to Student Details form for any of the following

reasons:

* Change of address

* Change of telephone numbers

* Change of emergency details/contacts

* Medical alert information

These changes are vital to keep your child/rens details up-to-date in case of an emergency

PRINCIPALS REPORT

Next week is a very important time for

Year 3 & 5 students around the country as

they undergo the National Assessment

Program Literacy and Numeracy, NAPLAN

testing. This is an important part of our

school year and it is important that all

students come well prepared so they canapproach the tests with confidence.

Teachers have worked extremely hard in

preparing our students for these tests and

we are confident that they will perform

well. Students will need to prepare

themselves for each day of the testing by

ensuring they get plenty of sleep, and

start the day with a good meal so they have the energy to focus. We have a proud

tradition when it comes to student achievement, and that is why we embrace this

time of year as it is an opportunity for our students to shine.

On Sunday, our senior choir will again be on show when they participate with the

Victorian Symphony Orchestra. This is a great opportunity for participating students.

Earlier this week the choir met some members of the orchestra and spent time

practicing. We have come to expect excellent performances from our choir and we

are sure that Sunday will not be any different.

Tomorrow, students from Yr 3-6 need to come prepared to work up a sweat as they

will be participating in our annual cross-country event. Students will have either a 2km

or 3km course to complete, which will be both challenging and rewarding. It is

expected that all students from Yrs. 3-6 participate and we wish them well.

As everyone would have noticed our lunch orders this yearare being prepared by Tasty Bird. As part of the arrangement,Tasty Bird provides the school with 10% of the profits from ourlunch orders. Recently the team from Tasty Bird provided uswith a cheque for the first term which was over $500. This typeof initiative demonstrates fantastic commitment from one ofour local businesses to put something back into our

community. Our school is incredibly thankful for the support from Tasty Bird and wecan only encourage others to return that support.

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SUCCESS AWARDS:SUCCESS AWARDS:SUCCESS AWARDS:SUCCESS AWARDS: Congratulations to the following

students who received an award

this week

Racquel Scott For displaying

outstanding sportsmanship at

Athletics. She stopped during a raceto help a friend in need. We are all

proud of you. Well done!

Jack Ward For writing great persuasive

texts. Jack presents arguments which are

well organized and lengthy.

Aiden Newson For consistently putting

100% effort into doing his Languages

(Chinese) tasks nicely and quickly. Well

done!

Jayden Potter For being able to complete a

number of different writing styles recount,

reports and persuasive texts to a very high

standard.

Zoe Robertson For consistently trying

her best to learn Languages (Chinese) and

being a good team player. Well done!

EDUCATION WEEK:EDUCATION WEEK:EDUCATION WEEK:EDUCATION WEEK:----As part of Education Week the schoolwill be holding a Grandparents Day onFriday May 25. Individual classes will be

sending home notes regarding times.FUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISER::::---- Please come dressed up as yourFavourite Musical Personality on Friday May 18 andbring a Gold Coin DonationGold Coin DonationGold Coin DonationGold Coin Donation. We will also be holdingour last Icy pole fundraiser at lunchtime on this day.Icy poles will be available for 50 cents. This is afundraising event to assist with the costs associated

with the choirs participation in the Boite choir. Soplease send your child along with 50 cents for an Icypole as well as a Gold coin donation for dressing up

and support thechoir. Your supportis greatly appreciated.

Michael Jackson

Elvis Presley

Madonna

One Direction Justin Bieber

Beethoven

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Ararat & District Cycling Club

Jeziah Woods and Murray Culling both belong to theArarat & District Cycling Club.

Jeziah Woods

I got a sash because I won most of the races for trackseason. The races were all held at the AraratVelodrome. I won it because I got the most points. Iraced in different races called Scratch, Handicap,Sprint and Fly.

Murray Culling

On the weekend I won this sash in Hamilton, doingroad racing. I got this sash because I won a 10km race.I was racing in the under 13 boys and girls age group. Ibeat my big sister!We have a track season and a road season. During the

road season we go to lots of different places to race.

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We are excited to be taking part in the 2012

Woolworths Earn & Learn program.

Last year, we were able to purchase some great

resources with the points we earned, thanks to you.

FromWednesday May 9 until Sunday July 1 2012,you can collect stickers at Woolworths that go towards

Earn & Learn points. For every $10 you spend atWoolworths (excluding the purchase of tobacco, liquor

and gift cards), you will receive a sticker. These stickers

can then be given to your children to collect on a special

sticker card. Once it is completed, they can simply bring it back here to school or you can drop

them into your local Woolworths collection box.

The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of

over 7,000 educational resources including Mathematics and English

resources, art & crafts materials and much, much more!

We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful

program. If you have any questions, please ask at School or visit the

Woolworths website www.woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn.

New Competition for School Banking

This Competition couldnt be simpler Students need to bank 5 times at

School between Tuesday April 17 to Tuesday June 26 (thats 8 weeks taking out 2 weeks for the June School Holidays).Once the Student has made their 5 deposits they log on towww.combank.com.au/beadollarmite and in twenty five words or lessdescribe their best savings tip. (Please note: Chance plays no part inwinning this Promotion. Entries will be judged on their originality and

creativity from the valid entries received during the Promotion Period.)

What are the prizes I hear you ask?There will be 10,051 prizes in total. The entry judged as being the most creative and original will receivethe first prize of:

Winning child: Gets to be a Dollarmite featured in Coinland with their own game for 1 year, fromAugust 2012 until August 2013.

Family of winning child:An Annual Family Pass for Event Cinemas valued at $494

School of winning child:25 Apple iPad 2s valued at $10725

Class of winning child: $1,500 for an organised class excursion of the schools choice

The next 50 entries judged as being the next most creative and original will receive:

For the winning child: An Annual Family Pass for Event Cinemas valued at $494

School of winning child: 10 Apple iPad 2s valued at $4290

Class of winning child: $1,000 for an organised class excursion of the schools choice

The next best 10,000 entries will also receive a set of Dollarmite figurines valued at $6

The total prize value is approximately $400,000!!!!

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Student AttendanceIt is important for all students to be at school every day. With winter approaching, there will be many students who

experience coughs, colds and other minor illnesses. When deciding whether to keep your child home from school,please consider the following:

A child should be at school unless;

The child is too sick to leave the house. Generally, if a child is not sick enough to need to see a doctor, thenthe child should be at school.

The child has an infectious disease like measles, chicken pox or mumps.

The child has an injury preventing movement around school.

The child is going on a family holiday that cannot be arranged during school holidays. This must bearranged with the school in advance.

The school is provided with any genuine and acceptable reason preventing the child's attendance.

How can parents help?

Contact the school in advance if you know your child will be away.

Wherever possible, make appointments out of school hours.

When your child returns, supply an absence note to explain the days missed. If your child has seen amedical practitioner (e.g. doctor or dentist) a certificate or appointment card will help explain their

absence.

RememberThere is a direct link between attendance and achievement. Poor attendance makes it difficult for students to form

positive friendships with their peers.

ARARAT WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL - ABSENCE NOTE

My Child _________________________________________________ in Room ______

was absent on __________________________________________________________

For the following reason: __________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Name (Please print) ______________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________ Date __ / __ / 20____

ARARAT WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL - ABSENCE NOTE

My Child _________________________________________________ in Room ______

was absent on __________________________________________________________

For the following reason: __________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Name (Please print) ______________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________ Date __ / __ / 20____