the poowong prattle · there are also more traditional games such as ‘gin rummy’, ‘snake and...
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7th November, 2019
www.poowongcs.vic.edu.au [email protected] 5659 2356
THE POOWONG PRATTLE
School Council Parent Members: Royce Nieuwerth 5659 2140 ( Pres.), Michael Kendall 5659 0203 (V.Pres.), Karyn Hill 0407 822 186 (Sec.),
Melanie Wallace 0400 036 619 (Treas.), Jane Adams 0400 203 901, Bronwyn Kivits 0466 576 526, Kylie Wilson 0409 514 117, Tim Richards 5678 3377.
A Message From Mrs McKenzie Beleza VIP Sale Once a year Beleza has a big 20% off uniform sale. Now is the time to get uniforms for next year. See page 2 for details. Chirpy Chicks Thank you to Kim Noy and the staff at Philip Island Nature Park for running the Chirpy Chicks program for our Prep, 1s and 2s last week. The kids had a ball learning about penguins, their care and their life cycles. Night of Notables Tonight The Grade 6 2019 class are excited to present their hard work, culminating in their displays and speeches on the Night of the Notables tonight at 7pm (Students please arrive at 6.45pm) at the Poowong Consolidated School Big Green Shed. We look forward to seeing many families and friends at what will be a memorable community event. Walk to school finishes tomorrow A big thank you to Mrs Hallyburton for coordinating the Walk to School program for our school. We have seen a big increase of students walking to and from school (particularly with the nice weather we had last week). School Nurse Visit Welcome back to Nurse Sally Sanders, who is doing the Prep nurse visits for our school this week. Sally will be in contact with families for follow-up discussions, if needed. Remembrance Day A reminder to all families that Monday 11th November is not a public holiday and students are still required to attend school. We will be holding a minute silence at 11am to remember our fall-en service people and service animals killed in combat. Melbourne Cup Fun Day What a great day we had on Monday for our Melbourne Cup Fun Day. The kids loved dressing up, doing Melbourne Cup craft and having pool noodle pony races! A shame the weather turned in the afternoon, but it certainly didn’t stop the fun! Have a wonderful weekend, Cate
Student of the Week Awards and Photos on page 2! Poowong Pre School invites you to our Parent/Guardian Information Night Date: Tuesday 12th November, 2019 Time: Commencing at 7.30pm Location: Poowong Pre-School The evening is a fantastic opportunity for families to meet educators and other families that their child will be attending Pre School with in 2020. You will have a chance to hear about how the Pre School operates and receive information on how you can help your child commence their Pre School year in 2020. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the details of the 2020 Orientation Day and starting dates and to learn about current and future projects and how you can become involved. A light supper will be provided. We would appreciate if parents/guardians attend this evening without their children if possible. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you, Poowong Pre School Educators
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrated birthdays this week!
Jess, Jade, Summer, Sierra, Kaylee, David & Tess
What’s on this Term
Term 4
7/11 Grade 6 Night of Notables 7pm
8/11 Walk to school finishes
11/11 Remembrance Day (not a public holiday)
16/11 Family Photos—See page 2
1/12 Working Bee 10am-2pm
3/12 Grab a Granny 1pm
Responsible pet ownership P-G2
May Mac—Orientation
4/12 Grade 5 Incursion — Phillip Island
5/12 Marist Sion—Orientation
Choir Trip—TBC
6/12 Water Safety Day 1
6/12 SGCB—Carols
10/12 Grade 6 Graduation
10/12 Transition Day
Grade 6 Orientation
13/12 Water Safety Day 2
19/12 Final Assembly 1.30-2.30pm
Bush Dance—6.30-8.30pm
20/12 Clean up Day —1.30pm Finish
TONIGHT 7pm
Brought to you by the Primary Maths Specialists!
Number Games, Board Games & Other Games
There are a range of games which are published in books and which are suitable as family games and which practice mathematic
skills. One card game commonly available now is called ‘Numero’ which can be purchased in games’ shops and newsagents.
These provide practice with mental arithmetic. There are also more traditional games such as ‘Gin Rummy’, ‘Snake and ladders’
and ‘Ludo’ which provide some experience at addition and useful practice for children. When playing games for which there is a
degree of logical thinking implied, talk with the children about better moves, or plays which lead to winning. Think together
about ways which help not to lose rather than to win. Verbalising strategies are important for logical thinking.
Some other games that can be played easily include:
Car Number Plates
When your car pulls up behind the car in front, you might have a competition to see how many different answers children can
make using the numbers from the car number plate. For example if the number plate is 152 the children might say:
1 x 5 + 2 is 7, or 1 + 5 + 2 is 8, or (1+5) x 2 is 12 and so on.
Another idea is to add the digits like this: 157 becomes 1 + 5 + 7 is 13, then 1 + 3 = 4 and to see which number plate will give a
special target number.
Miss Enbom, Callan, Briley, Oriane,
Bella-cruise, Matilda & Sophie.
Will, Taylen, Kye, Vinnie, Thomas,
Savannah, Henri & Jordon.
Playground Awards:
Kynan & Pallas
Poowong Tennis Club
HOT SHOTS Spring – Summer 2019
Hot Shots Nov - Dec: Wednesdays x 5
DATES: Wed 6 Nov– Wed 11 Dec (excludes Wed 27
Nov)
Red/ Orange Ball: 4.00 - 4.30—Green Ball: Group 1:
4.30 – 5.00—Group 2: 5.00 – 5.30
Bookings Essential: Cost: $25
Hot shots is for beginners through to competent hit-ters pre- competition
Aim – to learn the basics of tennis from a Tennis Vic Hot Shots community play coach (Wendy Tilling) &
assistants. Racquets are provided for sessions but kids are encouraged to bring their own to check if it is the
right size for them.
Note: This is not professional coaching – Fantastic Pro-fessional coaching is offered by Mike Harrison – Poo-
wong’s very own Tennis Vic Coach at very reasonable rates. * Step up tennis Ph 0400033373
Poowong Tennis Club
Monday Twilight Parents and kids
Mini-comp (For those not playing Saturday competition)
The idea is to get the pre- Saturday comp kids to play
as many games as possible to increase confidence.
Parents/ grandparents very highly encouraged to join
in (i.e. one parent and 1 child per side).
We will keep a tally of games played and games won.
And there is a prize for each awarded 16 Dec
Commences Mon 11 Nov – Mon 16 Dec 6.15 – 7pm
Enquiries, Wendy Tilling, Junior coordinator,
0407863304
It’s Back!!! Monday Twilight Social Fast Four
For Adults of all abilities & Section 2&3 Players
Commences Mon 18 Nov, 7- 9pm
No Commitment – just rock up!!
Play singles or doubles – as many games as you like.
Have fun & Meet new friends!!
We do a tally at 9pm and draw a winner – (by place –
not who has won most games) Enquiries
Wendy Tilling 0407863304
FOSTER CARERS NEEDED
If you have thought about foster care, please get in touch and ask the questions you have always wanted
to.
Ring: Key Assets 1800 932 237 or 1800 WE CARE
Email: [email protected]
Web: canifoster.com.au or keyassets.com.au
What will happen: Interested families would receive a
brochure, information and no pressure!
For flyers/poster or other information, please call or
email to discuss how you can help.
