Remembrance Day: Once again we are giving students the opportunity to purchase various items to support the RSL and Remembrance Day, 2018. Items range from $2.00 to $5.00. Grade 6 students will take them to the classrooms each day or they can be purchased from the office. All money raised by this activity is utilised by the RSL and the KooWeeRup Branch to continue their work in supporting veterans and their families. On Saturday, 11th November the RSL of KooWeeRup will be conducting a Remembrance Day Ceremony at KooWeeRup, which you are more than welcome to attend.

Curriculum Day – Monday, 6th November: On Monday all staff participated in and a morning session devoted to updating their First Aid knowledge and completing their CPR and Certificate 2 First Aid Qualifications. A further session was devoted to updating staff on planning for 2018 in order to implement key elements of the new conditions of employment that came into operation this term and the department’s initiatives for improving students’ outcomes as part of the Education State Campaign. The afternoon session was introducing the staff to the Respectful Relationship Program being implemented across the state by the Education Department to give them a better understanding of this program.

Catering Model Airfield: This weekend the school is once again catering for the Cardinia

Model Airfield enthusiasts , who have a big week planned on the

11th and 12th of November. Sharon King is once again organising

this fund-raising event but needs some helping hands to assist in

her endeavours to raise important funds for the School.

If you are only able to provide an hour or two, on either day it

would be greatly appreciated. The jobs involved are serving

food, preparing food for sale or helping out on the BBQ. If you

can assist please don’t hesitate to contact the school or Sharon

King.

DATES TO REMEMBER

November: Saturday, 11th Remembrance Day

Saturday, 11th and

Sunday, 12th Catering at the Cardinia

Model Airfield – Helpers

required.

Tuesday, 14th 3rd Transition Day –

Foundation 2018

(1:30pm – 3:30 pm).

Sunday, 19th KooWeeRup – Music on

the Grass Festival – Choir

Performance (12:15pm –

12:30 pm).

Wednesday, 29th “Dads Do Matter”

Parenting session for

Dads. 6:30pm – 9:00pm

in the Staffroom.

DECEMBER:

Monday, 4th Whole School Camp.

Friday, 8th

Tuesday, 12th Whole School Transition

Day- Grade 6 students

attend Secondary

Schools.

Tuesday, 19th Grade 6 End of Year

Celebration – Luna Park

Thursday, 21st School Concert – 7.00pm

start.

Friday, 22nd Last Day of School 2017.

(1.30pm dismissal.)

2018 Dates

Teachers Resume – Tuesday 30th of January

Students Resume- Wednesday 31st January

Whole School Picnic – 16th February (To be

confirmed.)

Wednesday, 8th November, 2017

From the Principal ………

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Punctuality and Attendance at School This term we continue to award Mrs Smith’s Attendance Cup and the Mrs Friend’s

Punctuality Cup on a weekly basis at assembly to the grades that record the best

outcomes in these two areas throughout the week.

The following Grades received these awards for this week:

Attendance Cup – 2B, 4C

Punctuality Cup – 4I, 6D

Well done to those grades and keep up the good work!

Thumbs Up

To Mrs Clarke (our school neighbour) whose horse ran first on Saturday in Melbourne on Derby Day. Mrs Clarke saved this horse when it was a new born foal by giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. A great reward!

To Veronika Afanasyeva who was the successful applicant for the School’s Business Manager Position in 2018, due to Virginia’s pending retirement. Veronika will be paying us a visit tomorrow for a few hours to familiarise herself with our school and the running of our office.

To all the Student for all the fantastic pieces of Art work that are displayed around the school. They look amazing!

To Mr B and his band of helpers for making sure the bins are distributed around the school each week and emptied each Friday. Greatly appreciated.

To Mark Anderson –School Education Improvement Leader (Education Department) for his ongoing support, advice and encouragement for the school and the programs it has in place. Much appreciated!

To Chantell and Nathan who have completed their Middle Years Leadership program and project, and will present their work next Thursday to their peers.

To Bev Eades, Jo Arnold and Bridgette Hull for contacting books.

MEAL DEAL THIS WEEK IS STEAMED DIM SIMS and Fruit Salad

FOR $4.00. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR BAG IF YOU WOULD LIKE

SOY SAUCE.

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CAMP INFORMATION

Parents please note that full Camp payment was due last Friday, 3rd of

November. The full cost is $385. If you haven’t paid yet, please pay

as soon as possible. If you would like your BPAY details, please ask

at the office.

If you have any concerns please see Mrs Chidlow or Mr Armstrong.

Cardinia Primary School Choir will be performing at the 2017 Music Festival on the Grass. DATE: Sunday, 19th November TIME: 12:15pm-12:30pm PLACE: Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Centre, 215-235 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup Students who perform will receive a free sausage in bread and can of drink.

Can all students attending please arrive at 12pm (15 minutes prior to going on stage)? Please return permission forms ASAP so I can pass on numbers for catering purposes.

GET WELL SOON!

To Aiden Goritchan who hurt his leg badly last week and is recovering from a broken

leg. We all wish Aiden a speedy recovery and hope to see him soon.

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MODEL AIRFIELD CATERING HELPERS NEEDED Parents’ Club has been asked to cater a function at the Model Airfield on Wenn Road, Cardinia on Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th November. As this is one of the many ways we raise funds for the school, we are asking for some helpers to assist in the canteen.

If you can spare 2-3 hours in the morning or afternoon on this date, please call Sharon (0416 245 924) or speak to Virginia or Sue in the office. We also need people to make cakes and slices to sell on both these dates. Please see Sharon if you can help.

‘It’s In the Bag’ Share the Dignity is a charity for homeless women and their children. ‘It’s In the Bag’ is a drive to

provide women with things they need and some little luxuries. A handbag will be filled with

toiletries and special things for Christmas.

Mrs Chidlow is collecting items to make some bags for people in need. If you can donate something you have at home or can grab something extra while shopping, please take it to the BER building. Some suggested items include: Handbags or bags suitable for a teenage girl in good condition. Brand new toiletries, shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, makeup, jewellery or books, magazines etc. More info can be found on the website: https://www.sharethedignity.com.au/

DADS DO MATTER Anglicare is offering a parenting session aimed specifically at Dads called ‘Dads Do Matter’ on Wednesday, 29th November from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Cardinia Primary School. Jasbir Singh will run the group (Jasbir did the ‘Growing Great Kids’ Mums group in Term 3 on Monday mornings).

Please see the office to register.

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TRANSPORT NEEDED One of our school families is needing transport to and from school every day from

Barrington Drive, Pakenham. Mum is prepared to pay $30 per week. Please see Mrs

Smith or Mrs Friend on the office if you can help.

1800RESPECT is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services to

provide support for:

People experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, sexual assault, domestic or family violence

Their friends and family

Workers and professionals supporting someone experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, sexual assault, domestic or family violence

It is a confidential service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides: Information: On sexual assault, domestic and family violence, abuse, and other issues.

Referral: Putting you in touch with people and services that can help you. Counselling: What you talk about and how much you say is up to you.

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Chaplain's Corner

Do you ever feel like you are going through life like a process worker?

We do lots of things for our children and it takes a lot of time; the housework, helping with homework, cooking, washing … the list may seem endless and that we don't have much time for anything other than what we have to do.

If we feel that, how might our children feel – like objects that are fed and clothed!

I am sure that none of our children actually feel like that but sometimes, especially when life gets busy, it is important to spend quality time with our children. Quality time is another of the five love languages. It does not mean having our children come and do something with us that we want to do. It means doing something with them that they would like to do and giving them some undivided attention at the same time. It might only take five minutes, like a regular game of UNO, or it might take more time and be less often. Asking our children at the end of the day how their day has been can be quality time but only if we are giving them our full attention.

One of my children hates bush-walking (but I love it) so I can't take her bush-walking to give her some quality time but she does love going out to a coffee shop for a milkshake. I have friends who give their children 'mummy and daddy' dates on a regular basis (we just manage those times when we are on holidays) which means taking the children out for undivided attention. Depending on the child, it could mean a bike ride, out to see a movie, out for a milkshake; the possibilities are endless.

Our children grow up quickly so we don't want to miss making these opportunities. I hope you manage some quality time with your children this week. Enjoy it and know that you are filling up their love tank at the same time.

Cherida

On Friday 24th November the JSC want you to dress up as your favourite character or hero.

It couldn’t be easier, donate a $2 coin and come

as your favourite character or hero from any book, TV show, movie etc.

Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed character! *one per year level*

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