White Hills Primary School No. 1916 Week 8 Phone: 54430799 Fax: 54437222

16 Plumridge Street (PO Box 6002) Thursday, 20th March 2014 email: white.hills.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au White Hills, Victoria 3550 Jeudi 20 mars Website: www.whitehillsps.vic.edu.au

Term 1 Tuesday 28th January - Friday 4th April Week 8

Friday 21st March Sausage Sizzle Orders due 9.30am today

Week 9

Wednesday 26th March Colouring Competition Entries due 9.30am

Thursday 27th March WHPS Multi-Age Day

Parent Information Session 12.30-1.30pm

Sausage Sizzle 1.30pm

Friday 28th March Grade 3-6 School Athletics

Friday 28th March Easter Raffle tickets/money due 9.30am

Friday 28th March Hot Cross Bun Orders due 9.30am

Friday 28th March Aerobic payment due today

Week 10

Monday 31st March Easter Raffle drawn at Assembly today

Colouring Competition winners announced

Wednesday 2nd April Parent Club Meeting 9.15am

Thursday 3rd April Hot Cross Bun Day (recess)

Friday 4th April Parents Club Breaky

Friday 4th April Term 1 ends – 2.30pm dismissal

Friday 4th April Out of Uniform Day – Gold Coin Donation

Friday 18th April Good Friday

Monday 21st April Easter Monday Holiday

Term 2 Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 27th June

Week 11

Wednesday 23rd April King Arthur Performance payment due

Thursday 24th April Gr5 Camp Deposits Due today

Friday 25th April Anzac Day Holiday

Week 12 Monday 28th April Headlice Program 9.30am

Tuesday 29th April P-6 Performance - King Arthur Alpha Prod.

Wednesday 30th April Grade 6 Leadership Conference

Wednesday 30th April Division Cross Country

Week 13 Monday 5th May Headlice Follow-up 9.30am

Wednesday 7th May School Photos AM

Week 14 Tues 13th – Thurs 15th May Naplan Testing

Thursday 15th May SC Finance Meeting 5.30pm

Saturday 17th May Aerobics Prelim Finals in Geelong

Week 15 Monday 19th May SC Curriculum/Environment Meeting 6.30pm

Monday 19th May SC General Meeting 7.00pm

Mon 19 – Fri 23rd May Education Week

Tuesday 20th May Open Day 9.00am-3.30pm

Information Session 10.00am-11.00am

Evening Session 7.00pm-8.15pm

Friday 23rd May Grandparents Day - Preps

Week 16 Wednesday 28th May P-6 Footsteps Dance payment due today

Friday 30th May P-6 Footsteps Dance Program commences

Week 17 Friday 6th June P-6 Footsteps Dance Program

Week 18 Monday 9th June Queens Birthday Holiday

Wednesday 11th June Division Volleyball

Friday 13th June P-6 Footsteps Dance Program

Week 19

Wednesday 18th June Division Soccer

Friday 20th June Footsteps Dance Program

Saturday 21st June Aerobics State Finals in Geelong

Tuesday 24th June Student Led Conference

Thursday 26th June School Disco 6.00pm-8.30pm

Ride2School Day Many thanks to Mr Scoble for his organisation of

yesterday’s Ride2School Day. Thank you also to the

parents who assisted with the supervision of children on our

ride to school from the Lake Weeroona and Epsom ends of

the bike track. We encourage our students to be active by

riding, scooting or walking to school.

Religious Education

Religious Education for all children in Grades 1-6 will

commence next Term. The course used for Religious

Education lessons is the approved Department of Education

program that focuses on learning to work together and

caring for each other. Thanks to our team of trained C.R.E.

teachers who have volunteered their time to work with our

students and the local churches that assist with the purchase

of the approved worksheets for all children. If you do not

wish your child to participate in this non-denominational

program please inform the office, in writing, by next week

so that our information can be updated. For more

information on the program please see Mrs Jan Ellis.

School Council The Annual Reporting Meeting and AGM were held on

Monday night. School Council members in 2014 are:

Parent Category – Andrew Stewart (President), Scott

Bawden (Vice President), Tanya Miles, Dion Costigan,

Kingsley Morse-McNabb, Marika Winther, Gavin Carter,

Tim Crawford

Community Member – Helen Williams

DEECD Category – Lauren Ray, Jan Ellis, Scott Ross, Bev

Harvey, Damien Jenkyn (Executive)

Vision and Values At White Hills Primary School we are committed to providing students with tools for lifelong learning. We foster a climate which enables students to be adaptable learners and contribute productively in our constantly changing society.

Advise School of Changed Pick-up Arrangements If children are to be picked up early (and signed out of the school) by anyone other than their parent/guardian (this person must be

over the age of 18), it is essential that the school is informed of the changed arrangement. The school cannot allow someone who is

not the child’s parent/guardian to sign them out early unless we are advised. We appreciate your support in this matter.

Canteen Counter Sales: Purchasing Limits Please note that each child is limited to purchasing a maximum of one (1) ‘iced’ item (eg. slushy) and $1 of other items from

counter sales at the school canteen. Products available in our school canteen are from the approved ‘Healthy Canteen’ menu. We

would also ask that parents refrain from sending children to school with large denomination notes. Coins are a much better option

and counter sales should be seen as an occasional treat for children. We appreciate your support in this matter.

Education Week Open Day & Information Morning & Night The Open Day and Information Morning and Night for White Hills Primary School will be held during Education Week.

Open Day, on Tuesday, 20th May from 9.00am – 3.30pm, is an opportunity for parents, grandparents and friends to visit their

child’s class. It is also a great time for new parents to see our school in action and speak to Prep teachers about the terrific programs

available at our school.

A morning Information Session will be held in the school library on Tuesday, 20th May at 10.00am-11.00am, and an evening

session at 7.00pm –8.15pm. These information sessions are especially designed for Year 2015 Prep parents interested in choosing a

school for their child or have already chosen White Hills Primary.

Childcare is available at both these sessions.

Promoting Our School We have found that the best way to promote our school to new families is through you, our parents. If you know anyone moving

into our area, has a child attending your child’s pre-school or who has a Prep child for next year and has not chosen a school for

their child, talk to them about our school and please invite them to attend our information sessions. Perhaps you could come with

them to help them feel more comfortable. Remember that you, our parents, are the best ambassadors for our school.

Come Along Cup: Regular Attendance To promote regular attendance, our school conducts the ‘Come Along Cup’ program. Every Monday morning at assembly, the

grade with the best attendance for the week is awarded the golden ‘Come Along’ Cup. A display board for our Come Along Cup

results is set up in the hallway of the main building. Thanks to Miss Kirk for her coordination of this program in 2014.

It’s Not Okay to be Away Children should attend school every day unless they are ill or have a valid reason for being away. For example, a child’s birthday is

not a reason for being away from school. Studies show that children with more than 20 days of absence in a school year are

seriously at risk in their learning. They miss so much work and are not able to keep up with their peers!

If your child is absent for more than a day, please call the school and advise the classroom teacher of the reason. Our school’s

policy is for the classroom teacher to phone the parent after more than one day of unexplained absence. When your child returns to

school, please send them with a signed written note, explaining the reason for the period of absence.

Your support with regular attendance is appreciated.

End of Term Dismissal Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday, 4

th April. We will have lunch from 1.30pm until 2.30pm, but due to DEECD

regulations, we are unable to dismiss students until 2.30pm. However, parents may collect children at 1.30pm if they wish.

Please make sure you sign out your child/children before taking them home if you leave early.

School Photos School photos will be taken on Wednesday, 7

th May. Individual and Family

order forms will be distributed at the beginning of Term 2.

Saver Plus Program for Grade 6 Parents Grade 6 students will bring home a letter today from Haven (formerly LM

Housing) that gives details about the Saver Plus program. This program

supports families to save each month, for 10 months, and then match their

savings dollar for dollar up to $500, see the letter for further details.

School Sores (Impetigo) We have been notified of a case of school sores (Impetigo). Any child or

adult with school sores is excluded from school until treatment has

commenced. Sores on exposed surfaces must be covered with a watertight

dressing. Please advise the school if your child is diagnosed with school

sores.

Ann having the

BIG shave for

‘Shave for a Cure’

Reading With Your Child Children who are read to at home daily for just 15 minutes can improve their reading ability at school by up to 40%, according to a

Centre for Community and Child Health study. Reading to a child is not only a great way for parents to bond with their child, it

stimulates the child to develop communication skills that will assist them at pre-school and school. Some ways to increase your

young child's reading.

Give children their own books at an early age, even if they chew them.

Read in lots of different locations; on the bus, at home, in waiting rooms.

Let your child hold the books and turn the pages.

Encourage children to be active during reading; pick some books they can act out.

Join a library.

Don't make reading a test- you’re not teaching them to read, you’re teaching them to enjoy books.

Work It Off The executive director of www.fitness2live.com.au Michael Mc Coy, says the reason most people eat fast food is because it is

convenient, we like the taste and it's reasonably inexpensive. But even though those foods may be easy, burning them off is not.

It takes an adult about 40 minutes of circuit training at the gym to burn off one meat pie. To burn off a burger, large chips and a

large soft drink we would need to walk for 3 hours, while we need to walk for 32 minutes to cancel out a small chocolate bar. To

test more foods or activities, visit www.fitness2live.com.au

WHPS Multi-Age Day, Next Thursday, 27th March Our school has registered to be part of the 2014 National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools. It’s a day where school communities across Australia

‘take a stand together’ against bullying and violence. Though the official national day is Friday, 21st March, we will be conducting

our Multi-age Day next Thursday, 27th

March due to our grades 3-6 swimming program taking place during this particular week.

On this day, our students will undertake four workshops in mixed-age (Prep to 6) groups, with our younger children matched to

older buddies. The workshops will focus upon giving students a common language and strategies for dealing with bullying,

harassment and violence when it arises.

White Hills PS is dedicated to creating supportive school environments for students and their families. By working together we are

sending a clear message to young people that bullying and violence, in or outside of school, is not okay at any time.

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is an initiative of all Australian education ministers and is coordinated

by the Safe and Supportive School Communities (SSSC) Working Group, with representatives from all Australian educational

authorities.

Parent Session – Come and Join Us from 12:30-1:30pm

We will be conducting a parent information session from 12.30pm-1.30pm on the day, with an opportunity for you to join your

children for a sausage sizzle lunch at 1.30pm, provided by our Parent Club.

This session will equip you with information, strategies and resources to counter bullying, harassment and violence should it arise

with your children. Check out the ‘Bullying No Way!’ website at www.bullyingnoway.gov.au, which offers practical resources and

information for parents.

Sausage Sizzle Orders

Further information regarding sausage sizzle orders have been sent home with the eldest child in each family.

Sausage in Bread with Juice (Apple / Orange) $3.00

Extra sausage in bread $2.00

Please write order/s on brown paper bag/s with money enclosed & return to school office. * One order per bag only

Name:

Class: (eg. 6 Ross)

Qty sausages:

Drink: Apple / Orange

Orders close TOMORROW Friday, 21st March by 9.30am. NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED

Teach Your Child To Bounce Back From Life’s Uncertainties: Part 1 A selection from an article by Alison Campbell Rate

A sense of disappointment and rejection can be very distressing for children and as parents we hate to see them suffer. This

generation of parents is trying to protect children more and more from life’s disappointments and difficulties. Ironically by doing

this we make it harder for them to cope successfully and increase the vulnerable child’s chances of being hit by depression.

According to Seligman, author of The Optimistic Child, a key contributor to the high level of depression found in children is the

avoidance of feelings such as anger, sadness and anxiety- wrongly described as “bad” feelings.

Without opportunities to confront uncomfortable feelings children do not learn how to deal with them. For example, the parent who

buys the younger child a toy to compensate for his sister having a birthday party denies him the opportunity to develop essential

coping skills such as tolerating frustration and disappointment. Rather than teach your child to avoid uncomfortable feelings, teach

him to recognise them as valuable signals that here is an opportunity for personal mastery. This brings a sense of optimism even

when experiences are difficult.

Mr Damien Jenkyn, Principal

Congratulations to our birthday children

Music / Drama News Band & Choir Please note that the choir will be singing a song as a part

of Anzac day Service on Thursday, 25th

April at 2.45pm

As I will not be at school on this day, the choir will be

conducted by Mr Trewartha; and a big thank you to him

for his assistance with this. The song they are preparing

is an excellent song for Anzac day, titled “Rusty it’s

Goodbye”

Alpha Productions Presents “King Arthur” Next term the whole school will have the opportunity to

view a performance by Alpha Productions called “King

Arthur”. This theatre group has been attending this

school for many years and always put on a fantastic

show. The show is set for Tuesday, 29th

April with two

performances in the morning in the school sports shed.

If children have not prepaid the performances part of

the Special Events, the cost is $8.00 and must be paid

before the performance.

Grade 5 & 6 Ukulele Band Please note that the Ukulele Band will meet every week

at lunchtimes on Wednesday NOT Monday for Term 1.

Mr Vern Wall Music / Drama Teacher

Sport News Ride to School Day Wednesday was ‘Ride to School Day’, a great opportunity to take an active healthy approach to coming to school. It was a beautiful

morning with many students taking advantage of the two riding groups that were organised. Once at school each grade had a

selection of fruit to eat, kindly donated by Long Gully IGA. We had 74 students ride, 37 scoot and 59 walk. The Bendigo Northern

District Community Enterprise also donated pedometers for us to use to continue to encourage physical activity within our school on

a regular basis. These pedometers will be used to track grade 3-6 students during their cross country training with prizes being

awarded for the most steps from each grade. Also a big thank you to the teachers and parents that supported the ride.

Dragon Mile Easter is fast approaching and as usual the parade is a centre piece to Easter festivities in Bendigo. Prior to the parade there is the

running of the Dragon Mile on Sunday, 20th

April. This 1.6km run is a great opportunity for students to participate in one of

Bendigo’s great running events and is also terrific training for the upcoming School and District cross country events. You can enter

the event online at http://bendigoharriers.com/dragon_mile.html

Mr Stewart Scoble Phys. Ed Teacher

Premier’s Reading Challenge We currently have 51 students, out of our enrolment of 565 students, participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. It is not too

late to join. Either see your child’s classroom teacher for enrolment forms or visit room 12.

This year is the tenth year that the Challenge has been running. The enrolment forms are different this year. There are 3 boxes in the

consent section that need to be read carefully. If no boxes at all are ticked your child may not receive a ‘certificate of achievement’.

If you did not tick that box and wish for your child to receive a certificate at the completion of the Challenge please come and see

Ms Netherway, in room 12, or you may wish to send along a note.

Congratulations to Navaeh in Prep E. She received a book as a prize for being the first student in grade Prep to return her booklet to

the Post Box outside room 12. Navaeh has already completed 7 books.

Happy reading,

Ms Netherway PRC Coordiantor

Social Service Out of Uniform Day: Friday, 4th April We are holding an ‘Out of Uniform’ day on the last day of Term 1, Friday, 4

th April. You are

reminded to please dress in sun smart clothes, being T-shirt with shoulders covered and closed in

shoes, no singlet tops. All students participating are asked to bring along a gold coin donation.

All money raised will go towards the “The Weekend to End Women's Cancers”, benefitting

the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Mrs Sue Baker Social Service Coordinator

Parents’ Club / Fundraising News Supa Cookie Carry Pack Thank you to everyone who put in an expression of interest for the cookie pack. We have packs available now to collect upon

payment of $50.00 from the office. We will order more boxes as required, if anyone else is interested in receiving a box.

Easter Colouring Competition: Available at the school office An Easter Colouring Competition is being run for students along with the Easter Raffle. Cost is $1.00 per entry (enter as many times

as you like). First prize only, for Prep, Gr 1 & 2, Gr 3 & 4, Gr 5 & 6 areas. Entries are due back by 9.30am Wednesday, 26th

March. Winners will be announced at Assembly on Monday, 31st March.

Easter Baskets Raffle Easter raffle books to the value of $20.00 have been sent home with the eldest child in the family this week.

Raffle books and money are due back by Friday, 28th

March at 9.30am.

The raffle will be drawn at Assembly on Monday, 31st March.

Multi-Age-Day: Sausage Sizzle Orders due tomorrow 9.30am A sausage sizzle will be held on Thursday, 27

th March, Multi-Age-Day.

See Principal News for details

Hot Cross Bun Day: Thursday, 3rd April Plain, fruit or chocolate Buns are available for $1.50 each. Please enclose money and

clearly write order on plain paper bag with name, class and type of bun with or

without butter. Orders need to be back by 9.30am Friday, 28th

March.

No late orders will be accepted. Buns will be handed out at recess.

Next Meeting Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting and will be held on Wednesday, 2

nd

April, at 9.15am in the staffroom.

End of Term Breakfast: Friday, 4th April Our breakfast will be held on Friday 4

th April, venue is TBA.

Keep an eye out in this spot for future events and fundraisers.

Parents Club & Fundraising Committee

Prep News Language Hints For The Week There is good data to show that the more often you sit around a dining room table and have a conversation around a meal, the better

the language development of children. Children are sitting in front of televisions more and computers playing computer games. It's

dinner in front of the television and video games before bed. These societal changes have resulted in some children having less

exposure to talk and less practise talking to others. Some speech problems result from biological factors with children having

difficulties with correctly hearing or producing sounds but there has been an increased number of children with speech delays that

could be helped through interaction and talk with others. (Comments from child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg)

From an article written by Paul Jennings- an author who has written many books for boys

Fathers that read and write at home provide a good role model for boys. Neuroscientists have found that much of the way children

behave is based on imitation. Fathers who read are likely to have sons who read. It doesn't matter what the reading material is. It can

be car magazines, newspapers, novels, sport's books, etc. Just by reading for pleasure the father shows that this is something that

men do by choice. It tells a boy that books are part of the male culture and may be read with pride. This is why it is important for

men to join in the reading of the nightly bedtime story. Reading a story aloud is a wonderful bonding activity and expression of

love. But when a father reads, it is also an example of a masculine activity.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week

Pupils Of The Week Congratulations to Larni G, Fenian S, Ella F and Charlie W, our Prep ‘Pupils of the Week’ for this week. These Preps are

enthusiastic and helpful in class and making lots of new friends with their great getting along skills. Well done!

Grade 1/2 News Students of the week Congratulations to our students of the week

2/R Zeke T – For his bravery and big smile when things went

wrong.

2/B Abbey C – For being a great classroom helper, friend and

worker.

2/W Oliver B – For making great choices in and out of the

classes.

2/S Drew C – For his consistent hard work. Keep it up Drew.

1/P Tarkyn B – For being an enthusiastic learner in all areas.

1CK Liam W – For his excellent number work.

1/T Riley R – For wonderful work in class and improved

behaviour.

1/M Macey B – For being more confident when coming to

school.

Bookpack Items Grade 1/2 teachers are asking that if parents have their child’s

spare books, pencils, whiteboard markers etc that came in the

school Bookpacks at home, can you please send these items to school. We are finding that many children have run out/lost their

grey lead pencils or whiteboard markers and it would be much easier if the spares were kept at school and readily available when

needed.

Being on Time for School It is extremely important that students are at school on time every day. This is to ensure they do not miss out on the introduction to

lessons. The music for the start of the day begins at 8:50am and plays for 10 minutes. This is to allow the children time to come in,

take their shoes off and get themselves organised for the day. If students are late, they need to be signed in by a parent at the office

and the sign in ticket is to be given to the classroom teacher.

Lost Spelling homework As previously mentioned, spelling books are coming home weekly for students to practised their words. Some students have lost

their spelling book however. If this is the case for your child, we are asking if you could please send along an old scrap book or

exercise book as a replacement. We appreciate your support with this.

Junior School Teachers

Grade 3 News Swimming Is under way and many of our students have shown greater confidence and understanding of their water safety skills. Thank you to

the parents for making sure students have their bathers with them everyday.

Multi Cultural Day Will be held on Thursday, 27

th March. The focus for the day will be for the students to identify bullying situations and how to

effectively deal with them. During the day, your child will go through 4 multiage workshops to help them to better manage a

bullying situation both to themselves and to others around them. The day will conclude with a family sausage sizzle lunch between

the Peter Davey building and the oval. We hope to see you there.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Please make sure that you are sending registration letters to Ms Netherway via the red post box outside rooms 11 and 12. Ms

Netherway will register your child and provide them with all of the necessary paperwork. Happy reading.

School Sports Sports day will be held on Friday, 28

th March. Please make sure that your children come dressed for a days sport in the colour of

their team. They will need a substantial lunch and plenty to drink. Sunscreen would also be a good idea. Looking forward to a fun

day

Grade 4 News Swimming Just a reminder that tomorrow is our last swimming day. We would like to congratulate the children on their wonderful organisation

skills and the manners and effort they have displayed throughout the swimming program.

Multi Age Day As mentioned in other sections of the newsletter, our multi-age day will take place next Thursday. It will cover various aspects of

bullying and helpful strategies which may be used. We are looking forward to the discussions the day will generate and promoting

our stand against bullying. Please don’t forget to return your sausage sizzle order by 9.30am tomorrow.

School Athletics This will be taking place the day after our multi-age day, on Friday week. Students have been practicing the various events. More

information will follow. Please come along and support your child’s involvement.

Premier’s Reading Challenge. The challenge has once again started. We strongly encourage all students to participate in the challenge, as recognition of the

positive reading habits they have. If you have any spare time, Ms Netherway would appreciate some time to help log students data.

Students Of The Week 4/G Jemma D – for always taking great pride in all the work she presents

4/K Montana B – for always trying her hardest and using her brilliant manners

4CR Lily P – for her excellent organisation and attitude to her work

Middle School Teachers

Grade 5 News Students of the Week Congratulations to our students of the week Nathan K- for his kindness and caring attitude towards others.

Phina L- for her helpful and caring support for our new class member.

Kaden B- for his excellent organisational skills and being committed to his learning.

Swimming Our swimming sessions have commenced and we are enjoying our time in the water

learning new skills.

Shave For A Cure AT assembly on Monday we watched a very brave Ann have her hair shaved to raise

money for cancer research. Great effort Ann! Luckily the weather is not too cold yet. If

parents and students would still like to donate money please post at the office.

Ride To School Well done to those students who rode, scooted or walked to school on Wednesday. Hopefully it won’t be a one off and you enjoyed

it enough to keep it going when possible.

Reminders for the Week It will be a big week next week with our Multi Age day on the Thursday and the Athletic Sports on the Friday. We have been

training using the skills necessary to compete in these events. Remember that every point counts. Go Bosquet and Napier,

Plumridge and Raglan. Keep up with the Lit. Circle reading and the completion of homework.

Grade 6 News Students Of The Week Congratulations to these students of the week:

6/B Olivia S - for the way she has approached her job as a Library Assistant, she is doing a great job.

6/G Cassie S - for her thorough and engaging “Fakebook” activity in Lit Circles.

6/M Jordan B - for always engaging politely with the residents at BUPA.

6/R Kaden B - for his excellent organisational skills and being committed to his learning.

Swimming Week We all enjoyed the swimming this week. The students have improved their skills and learnt some new ones. As always they

represented our school in an excellent manner.

‘Shave for a Cure’

UNIFORM SHOP Friday, 21

st March Deb Button

Tuesday, 25th

March Karen Hawthorne

Friday, 28th

March Jody Austin

2014 Opening Times

Tuesday 9.05am – 9.35am and Friday 9.05am-9.35am

Second hand items are available to buy at the uniform

shop. Please note that any unsold 2nd

hand uniforms will

be given to families in need or used in sickbay if not sold

after 3 months.

Team Leaders Julie Sens, Leigh Taylor and Kim Engi

Orders can be left at the office anytime

Julie Sens, Leigh Taylor and Kim Engi

CANTEEN ROSTER Friday, 21

st March Deb Button

Rebecca Rorke

Paula Spivey

Wednesday, 26th

March Carolyn Wilson

Friday, 28th

March Stacey Wilson

Sherryn Taylor

Nicole Logan

Helpers to arrive at 12.30pm

All orders are to be written on a large paper lunch bag, (NO

ENVELOPES), one per child please.

Lunch bags are available for 10 for 60c or 10c each, with

lunch orders and will be sent home.

Urgent Reminder: If you are unable to assist with canteen

duty, please arrange a swap or inform the office so that a

replacement helper can be arranged.

Mrs Helen Williams, Canteen Manager

SICK BAY ROSTER Friday, 21

st March Belinda Arscott

Friday, 28th

March Stacey Wilson

Please collect linen from the office

NEWSLETTER ROSTER Thursday, 27

th March Samantha Franklin

Thursday, 3rd

April Office Staff

Please arrive 2.30pm

Ride To School Day It was fantastic to see so many students riding or scooting or even walking that little bit further to school yesterday in aide of the

ride to school day to promote healthier lifestyles.

Camp Notices Your child should have brought home a camp information note today (Thursday) outlining dates and costs. Please ensure you return

the permission note indicating whether or not your child will be attending. The non-refundable deposit of $40 is due next term.

Reminders For Next Week Multi Age day is next Thursday, sausage in bread orders are due tomorrow (Friday 21

st March).

We look forward to the many parents joining in the discussions during the day.

3-6 Athletics Day is on Friday. We would love to see as many parents as possible cheering on their children in their last primary

school aths day.

Easter Colouring Competition is due in Wednesday 26th

March and Hot Cross Bun Orders are due in Friday 28th

March.

Upper School Teachers

Holy Rosary Primary School Movie Night “Movies On The Green”, Friday, 28th March 2014 At Holy Rosary Primary School. MOVIE: ‘FROZEN’. “Movies On the Green”

is for all of our families and the wider community to attend. There will be a pre movie BBQ and Kids Zone at 6.00pm and the movie

FROZEN will start at dusk. Prices will be $2 per child in the fun zone for unlimited activities, $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family

(family of 6) for movie. Follow us on facebook – www.facebook.com/moviesonthegreenholyrosary

Breast Cancer Fundraiser You are invited to a Family FUN DAY in the Park

Bendigo Botanical Gardens, White Hills

On Sunday, 30 March, 11.00am – 3.00pm

WIN A PRIZE FOR YOUR Best Dressed Doll or Teddy Bear

CHECK OUT THE CLASSIC WHEELS at the ‘Show and Shine’ Car Display

Supported by Bendigo Sports & Classic Car Club

AND ENJOY VOTING FOR THE BEST IN THE SHOW with the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

Catholic College Bendigo Open Day:

We invite all current and prospective families to attend our Open Day on Sunday, 18th

May 2014 between 12.00pm and 12.30pm at

La Valla, McIvor Highway, Junortoun.

Transition Day for Year 7 2015:

Students currently in Year 6 are invited to attend a Transition Day on Friday, 6th

June 2014. It is necessary to register by contacting

Mrs Trish Martin, College Registrar on 54493466 or email tmartin@ccb.vic.edu.au to register attendance.

New Children’s Play Space Community Celebration White Hills Recreation Reserve

Date: Saturday 22nd

March 2014

Time: 10.00am-12.00 noon

11.45am – short official opening of the play space

BYO picnic blanket and/or chairs to sit on the oval and enjoy the

morning with your friends and family!

Everyone Welcome – so please come along!

Activities Include:

Sausage Sizzle

10.30am –11.30am FREE Junior netball clinic (run by the White

Hills Football Netball Club)

10.30am-11.30am – FREE Junior football clinic (run by the White

Hills Football Netball and White Hills Junior Football Clubs)

FREE Mask Making

Cup Cake Decorating – gold coin donation

And of course, endless fun on the new children’s play equipment!

Bendigo Lego Fan Expo – Easter Weekend We thought you would like to know about the big LEGO Fan Expo in Bendigo this Easter. Fans can see amazing creations by

master builders including LEGO Ninjago, a huge train layout, LEGO City, Star Wars, LEGO Friends and many unique creations.

We’ll have a huge brick pile to play with in the LEGO play area and lots of DUPLO for the little fans as well.

Tickets are only available online. The exhibition has staggered entry times to avoid over-crowding in the venue and to give

everyone a chance to see the displays.

For further information contact Rob Deakin events@insidethebrick.com

Central Victorian Lion Team Inc. We will be participating in the Easter Torchlight Parade and Easter Gala Parade this year, C.V.L.T. hope to be able to present, for

the very 1st time, 5 dragons in the parades.

We are looking for people over the age of 10 who would like to participate with us and have some fun.

For further information please come to the Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet St, Quarry Hill any Monday from 6.00pm to

6.30pm or phone or text Parade Coordinator, Narelle 0417 528 939. We would love to see you!!

FunLoong’s First Birthday Celebration Birthday Invitation

Free Family Fun

~ Baby Animal Farm ~ Face Painting ~ Stage

Entertainment ~ Balloons ~ Birthday Cake …...and

much, much more fun for everyone

in the Hargreaves Mall on Saturday, 5th April 11.00am to 2.30pm