DIARY DATES

NUMBER 30 – 18 September 2014

Fri 19 Sept Footy Day Parade - Bring a Gold Coin

Donation to wear Footy Colours to support

your favourite team.

Last Day of Term 3 - 2.30pm dismissal

Mon 6 October Welcome to Term 4

School Resumes 9.00am

Whole School Assembly 9.10am

Walk to School Program commences

from 6 October to 31 October (see

attached flyer)

Tues 7 October Division Athletics at Murrumbeena (select

Yr 3 - 6 students only) 8.10am

Wed 8 October Prep Excursion to Myuna Farm

Yr 6 Incursion - Hit The Ground Running

Fri 10 October Yr 6 Basketball District Playoffs in the

school hall

Mon 13 October HEALTH AND P.E. WEEK

(Details to follow)

Senior School Assembly 9.10am

Prep Chicken Hatching 2 week program

Yr 1 Excursion to Healesville Sanctuary

Hooptime - Future Stars Comp in

Dandenong (select Yr 5 & 6 students)

Tues 14 October Special Runners Club 8.00am (Details to

follow)

Fri 17 October Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport

Mon 20 October Junior School Assembly 9.10am

Prep Week 2 Chicken Hatching Program

Hooptime - All Stars Competition in

Dandenong (select Yr 5 & 6 students)

Tues 21 October School Council Meeting

Thur 23 October Prep 2015 Activity Session 1pm - 2pm

Yrs 3 and 4 E.F.A.

Fri 24 October Yr 5/6 Interschool Sport

Sun 24 October PLPS School Fete 11am - 4pm

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

STAFFING

Mrs Walsh will be on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. Mrs Shipham will be taking full time responsibility for Year 1B.

Mr Canavan will be on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. Mrs Fernandez will be teaching Year 4A during this time.

Mrs Canavan will be on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. Miss Murphy will be teaching ICT for Preps and Year 1s during this time.

Mrs Macaulay will be on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of Term 4. Mrs Windley will be teaching Year 5D.

Mr Koppens will be on Long Service Leave for the first week of Term 4. Mr Savage will be teaching Year 3C.

Mr Nicklen will be on Leave for the first week of Term 4. Mrs Craig will be teaching Year 5B.

ACT OF KINDNESS

Congratulations to Kiran C (4C) who was the winner of the Act of Kindness award this week. Kiran was nominated for saving his pocket money to buy some replacement tools for the vegetable garden. Earlier this term a number of tools were stolen from the shed. Thank you Kiran for being so incredibly kind!

SECOND HAND UNIFORM & BOOK SALES

Thanks to Ruth Letch, Marika Creaser and other members of Parents and Friends who were involved in running the Second Hand Uniform and Book sales last Friday afternoon. A total of $700 was raised. Please see the PFA Report in this newsletter.

YEAR 5 CAMP AT SOVEREIGN HILL

Yesterday I visited our Year 5 campers at Sovereign Hill. It was great to hear that the teaching staff at Sovereign Hill always look forward to our school’s involvement in the program each year.

A big thank you to all the staff and parents who were involved in the organisation and supervision of the camp and spent time away from their families to make it such a great success. Those who attended the camp were: Mrs Dyer, Mr Nicklen, Mr Patane, Mrs Macaulay, Mrs Windley, Mr Yianni, Mrs Maxwell, Mrs Beasley, Mrs Jerome and Mrs Orchard. Our campers return at approximately 6:30 this evening.

SCHOOL DISMISSAL TIMES

School will finish at 2:30pm tomorrow and students will be dismissed from their classrooms. School will resume at 9:00am on Monday, 6th October. Best wishes to all families for a safe and happy two week holiday period.

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

ISAC ENGLISH NEWS

On Monday 28th July 2014, 42 students from Patterson

Lakes Primary School participated in the English

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

2014.

We are pleased to make special mention of Maisy N (4D)

who was awarded a High Distinction. Other students

received pleasing results with 2 Distinctions, 16 Credits, 2

Merits and 21 Participation Certifications.

Well done to all Patto students who participated.

FOOTY DAY GOLD COIN DONATION

GOLD COIN DONATION FOR “FOOTY DAY”

This year at our Footy Day Parade, we will be raising money

for the students sports shed. To do this, we are running a

gold coin competition, in place of our traditional Coin Line.

Your child is asked to wear their team colours in support of

their footy team, for a gold coin donation.

Here’s how it will work:

Students will bring their gold coin to the morning footy

parade. There will be a student representing each football

team. They will have a clearly labelled sign with a bucket for

the gold coins. Students will place their gold coin in their

team’s coin bucket. We will then count each bucket to find

out which team raised the most money.

Items chosen for the Sports Shed will be decided upon by

the Junior School Councillors and the House Captains. This year there is NO coin line,

only a gold coin donation.

GROUNDS WORKS

Last weekend a Community Work Team completed a number of jobs in our school ground. The major ones completed were: new soft fall (mulch) was spread in all three adventure playgrounds, our sandpits were topped up and some soil was placed in the boxes around the trees in the courtyard.

PREPARING TODAY’S STUDENTS FOR TOMORROW

This week’s topic in the department’s ‘School Update’ is about ‘Healthy Eating’ and some ideas of what to pack in your child’s lunchbox. Please see the flyer included in this newsletter.

2015 SCHOOL ENROLMENT Just a reminder to parents whose children will not be attending Patterson Lakes Primary School in 2015, please complete the following form and return it to the school office or alternatively you can email your intentions to my email account clohesy.paul.d@edumail.vic.gov.au. Many thanks to families that have already informed the school.

SPECIALIST CLASS AWARDS for last week were: Art – 1E, P.E – 3D, Music – 1D, Italian/Spanish – 3C & Prep E, French – 2E and Computers – Prep E & 3C. Congratulations to these classes on their super efforts with our specialist teachers.

TRANSFERRING TO A NEW SCHOOL

Family Name: ____________________________________

Child/ren & Grade/s: ____________________________________

____________________________________

Name of school attending in 2015:

______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian: _____________________ Date: __________

PFA NEWS

Second Hand Uniform and

Book Sale:

Last Friday's second hand

uniform and book sale was

a fabulous success, raising

just over $700 for the

school. Patto PFA would

like to thank:

All the families who donated uniforms and books

Julie Shaw for helping to get the ball rolling

PFA parents who sorted the Lost Property

The office staff for collecting the donations

The grade six students for putting up the flyers

Class Reps who helped spread the word

Teachers who also reminded students and their

families (Mrs Walsh, I commend you on your spruiking efforts)

Rachael Grady for her input into the newsletter and

Tiqbiz

The parents who attended on the day - the response

was overwhelming!

It just shows how what we can achieve when our school

community works together - great result, everyone!

PFA will use the proceeds from this sale towards hosting a

school community based “Get To Know You” event in early

2015. Stayed tuned ………………..

With much appreciation,

Marika Creaser and Ruth Letch

NAME BIRTHDAY

Kasey S 18 September

James T 19 September

Eden-Chauntelle B 19 September

Olivia C 20 September

Swethaa J 20 September

Nina D 22 September

Lily P 22 September

William M 23 September

Oscar H 23 September

Harry B 24 September

Taig M 24 September

Zeth M 24 September

Roisin D 24 September

Jonathan L 24 September

Brodie V 25 September

Zoe B 25 September

Matthew B 25 September

Makayla F 26 September

Sienna P 26 September

Charlie R 27 September

Nathan A 27 September

Tobey H 27 September

Jake O 28 September

Shaun N 28 September

Amity G 30 September

Paige G 30 September

Madison S 30 September

Chloe B 30 September

Joshua M 1 October

Matilda F 1 October

Lara W 1 October

Brinley T 2 October

Kate C 2 October

Trent C 2 October

Ciera D 3 October

Connor O 3 October

Panayioti M 5 October

William T 5 October

Tahj W 5 October

Sami S 5 October

Mayen D 5 October

Reese S 7 October

Grace B 8 October

Caitlin C 8 October

5c FRIDAY

THE WINNER OF 5c FRIDAY FOR

LAST FRIDAY WAS

1B

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their birthday in the coming week and over the school holidays. We hope you have a lovely day.

PLASTIC CHRISTMAS TREES

Old Christmas

Trees wanted!

We are seeking donations of old Christmas trees for our school Christmas production.

If you have any old fake Christmas trees that you are no longer using or any that may be broken, we want them please!

Please send any donations to Mrs Bowly in Room 15

Thank you in anticipation!

OFFICE NEWS

Family School Accounts

were due on Friday 5th

September 2014.

If your account is overdue, you

can still pay over the school

holidays using your B-Pay Code

at the bottom of your statement.

Thank you to those families that

have finalised their accounts.

Monique Hunt

SCHOOL FETE REQUEST - YEAR 1B

Year 1B are putting a call out for jars and lemons for their Fete stall and also asking for parent helpers that can offer up some time to make some lemon curd.

Amanda Lai is the contact and she is happy for people to text her on 0408 900 074. Jars can be of any size and can be taken to the classroom.

Lucy H from 2E recently came runners up in a writing Competition held by the Kingston City Council. The competition was called ‘Winter Words Short Story’ and the children were invited to write about any topic they liked. Lucy chose to enter a piece of writing

that she created in class then worked on further at home. Patto would like to acknowledge her wonderful efforts, well done Lucy!

DC Tennis

September Holiday Clinic Let the DC Tennis professionals at Patterson Lakes Tennis Club Inc improve your child's game during

the school holidays in a fun, friendly and caring environment.

The DC Tennis professionals will ensure your children have a memorable experience. Suitable for

children aged 4 - 17yrs.

Venue: Patterson Lakes Tennis Club

Cnr Thompsons & Learmonth Rd, Patterson Lakes, 3197

Dates: Monday 29th

Sept- Thursday 2nd

Oct 2014

Cost: $30 per day/ $110 for 4 days

Time: 9am - 12pm

(Early drop off available from 8.30am)

Free drinks and morning tea provided

Prizes, trophies and rackets to be won

Payment Options: - Cash: Correct amount is appreciated

- Cheque :( Cheque to be made payable to Debbie Carr)

- Direct Deposit: Quote child’s name as reference

Bank: NAB Account Name: Deborah Carr

BSB: 083 293 Account Number: 45 868 6040

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Email:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Mobile:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Payment Method: $ Cash ...……….. Cheque………..… Direct Deposit………...... (Please tick)

(If payment is via Direct Deposit please provide the transfer date / /2014)

Contact: DEB: 0433820088 EMAIL: deb_carr@hotmail.com

COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

Seaford Primary School - Centenary Year Celebrations

2014 is our Centenary Year, and we are having a Back To Seaford Day on Saturday October 18th, 2014. Please phone 9786 1357 for further details.

Skye United Soccer Presents the Nathan Peel Academy

Skye United Soccer Academy with Nathan Peel (Ex premier league player). Starts Wed 8th Oct for 10 weeks. Cost is $225. Contact Shelley Smith on 0432 286 776 or email: shelleysmith123@hotmail.com

Patterson Lakes Community Centre - Car Boot Sale

Sunday 26th October 9am - 1pm. Stalls are $25 each pre-booked or $30 each on the day. Bookings are essential, phone 9772 8588 or email patlakescc@bigpond.com.

Junior and Ladies Golf Come and Try Days

Juniors Date: Monday September 22nd 2014, Times: 9am – 10 am, 10.30am – 11.30am and 12 noon – 1pm Ladies Date: Sunday October 12th 2014 4pm-5pm Monday October 13th 10am-11am Where: PGA Centre For Learning and Performance, Sandhurst Club, 600 Thompson Road Sandhurst Fees: Free Clubs can be provided if necessary. Registration at the PGA Centre for Learning and Performance To book phone 8320 1902 or email pgaclp@pga.org.au

Frankston Arts Centre Presents Hip Cat Circus - Life is A

Circus

Saturday 4th October at 6pm and Sunday 4th October at 1pm and 6pm. All tickets are $16 each. Please phone Box Office 9784 1060.

Chilean, Latin American September Festival

21st and 22nd September at the Sandown Racecourse. DJ’s and Salsa bands, Arts and Crafts, Traditional Food and so much more. Visit www.septemberfestival.com.au for more details.

Chelsea Basketball Club School Holiday Program

Tues 23rd, Wed 24th & Thurs 25th September. Bonbeach Stadium, Cannes Avenue, Bonbeach. 10am - 3pm. $90 for 3 days or $35 per day. Email: manager@chelseabasketball.com.au. Booking close Sept 20