12 November 2014 Term 4

Twilight Fair

AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Congratulations to Charlotte T for qualifying at the recent State Athletics Championships in the 100 metres sprint and the State 4X100 relay team. She will represent Victoria in the upcoming National Championships. Two fundraising days will be used to help subsidise the costs of sending Charlotte to the National Athletics Competition later this month in Tasmania. AUSTRALIAN SOLAR BOATS CHALLENGE The Pink Panthers Solar Boat Group consisting of Cooper, Owen , Tino, Braedyn B and Cayne have been given an invitation to compete at the Australian Model Solar Boats competition in Sydney on the 27 December. There were only 2 invitations given to students across Australia apart from the State winners, our boys being one of the teams after their fantastic performance in the State Finals last month. The two fundraising days will also be used to help subsidise the costs of sending Staff, parents and students to the Australian Model Solar Boats Competition later this month in Sydney. UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES SCIENCE COMPETITION Cynthia has achieved a High Distinction in Science in the University of New South Wales Science Competition. She has achieved one of the highest scores in Australia this year. Cynthia will receive her award at a special ceremony on December 8 in Melbourne. INTERNATIONAL GATHERING OF SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCING Kathryn A will be participating in the International Gathering of Scottish Highland Dancing at Disneyland in Paris this month. She will also be part of the Australian team who will then compete in Belgium in the 8th St Andrews Highland Dance Competition.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

NOTICES HOME TODAY:

Cake Stall & Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser

Special Lunch Order

Road to Bethlehem

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT November

13 Fire Education - Preps

14 Free Dress Fundraiser

16 Working Bee

19 Scholastic Book Club Due Back

20 Fire Education - Preps

20 Special Lunch Fundraiser

24 Curriculum Day - No School

25 Life Skills Incursion

28 Fire Education - 5/6s

5 School Disco

12 Carols @ Whitehorse - More Details to

Follow

LIFE EDUCATION You may have noticed a large caravan in the school this week. This is the Life Education van. Classes commence this week for Life Education with different topics and themes being covered in each class level. GRADE 2 SLEEPOVER Congratulations to the Staff and students who attended the Grade 2 sleepover on Friday night. It was a fun introduction to the School Camping Program which the students will participate in next year. Thankyou to Mrs Hudson for co-ordinating the night and Mrs Keats, Ms Ranson, Ms Pignataro, Mrs Hume and Mrs Terrenzani for attending and making sure the children had a fun and safe night. WORKING BEE SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER A range of tasks are to be completed at the Working Bee to be held this Sunday, 16 November commencing at 9:00am and concluding at 1:00pm. A variety of tasks are being completed in readiness to prepare the school for Carols @ Whitehorse and the School Holiday Period. Greg Robinson requires the assistance of any parents who are licenced

electricians to assist him connecting power to the container. A sausage sizzle will be held at the completion of the working bee. CURRICULUM DAY A Curriculum Day will be held on Monday, 24 November with the Staff working with James Ferguson on further developing a Whole School Approach to teaching writing recounts and assessing reading. For those who need care the OSHC program will be running. To book for OSHC, please text Karen on 0403 197 821 as soon as possible. SPECIAL FUNDRAISERS A Free Dress Day will be held on Friday, 14 November and a Special Lunch Order Day on Thursday, 20 November to help raise funds to assist the Pink Panthers Solar Boat team and Charlotte T to get to their respective National Championships interstate.

Richard Fly

Book Club orders are due back by

Wednesday, 19 November.

FREE DRESS DAY

Friday 14 November

Gold Coin Donation

OSHC - CURRICULUM DAY

Curriculum Day is Monday 24 November. If

you need care please contact Karen ASAP by

texting 0403 197 821

COMPETITIONS RESULTS AMT

We have received the following results for the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) competition. This is Australia’s

premier mathematics competition suitable for Primary School Students. All the students achieved results at their grade

level or higher! Congratulations to the following students.

Distinction Certificate : Mary Z and Elijah L.

Credit Certificate: Ethan H, Amber H, Alexandre A, Felicity M and Salman G.

Proficiency Certificate: Connor M, Amelia A, Emily Y, Sophia O, Nicholas Q, Belal G and Salman G.

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The University of NSW Mathematics Competition

This year we had the most number of students we have ever had to enter this competition, and the greatest number

achieving the highest results. It is wonderful to have this enthusiasm for mathematics! Congratulations to the following

students

High Distinction Certificate: Cynthia S.

Distinction Certificates: Hannah B, Samantha M, Ethan H, Maneesha K, Elijah L and Mary Z.

Credit Certificates: Adam B, Felix C, Ethan O, Finn R-R, Amber H, Peter H, Alexandra B, Tino B, Salman G, Anthony M,

and Emily Y.

Merit Certificates: Sitara B, Jamie E, Felicity M, and Sukhraj B.

Participation Certificates: Amelia A, Dante C, Sophia O, Nicholas Q, Thomas S, Samuel Y, Alexandre A, Belal G, Navidu K,

and Connor M.

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Premier’s Reading Challenge.

There were 55 students who successfully completed this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge. I would like to thank the

parents who read to their children, especially in the lower grades. Without your assistance and commitment these

results would not have been achieved. Your child’s certificate is being distributed to the students via their classroom

teacher. I look forward to having more students participate next year and I hope you can all enjoy time in your summer

holidays to spend time reading and enjoying literature.

Sue Worcester, Competitions and Premier’s Reading Challenge Co-ordinator

SCHOOL CANTEEN SPECIALS

Weeks 7 & 8

Blueberry & White Choc Muffin $2.00

Jam Drop Biscuits $2.00

CHOOK ROSTER - HELP NEEDED

We need helpers to look

after the chickens on the

weekends. If you are able

to help please see Julie in

the Garden or Michelle in the Office.

Grade 2 sleepover

At the Grade 2 sleepover we played silent ball outside. We ate pizza and ice-cream and we watched Meet the Robinsons. We listened to a story before bed.

Hannah

I loved the pizza and the funny and scary movie.

Thomas

I loved the Grade 2 sleepover. We played games, watched movies, ate ice cream, pizza and popcorn. Last of all we watched the Robinsons. I felt so excited and it was so fun!

Ethan

I was extra excited to go to the Grade 2 sleepover. Firstly we had to get our bed ready to sleep on. Secondly we got to go outside and play. I shared a margarita pizza.

Charlotte

I didn’t sleep all night, but it was the best night ever!

Ocean

‘Illuminate’ an event that celebrates the community and its culture. Designed to mark 20 years since the merger of the cities of Box Hill and Nunawading ‘Illuminate’ is the final hooray and culmination of many celebrations that have occurred across the municipality throughout 2014.

Bringing together images, sound and multimedia you will experience the Box Hill Town Hall in a whole new light. Over three evenings at dusk a specially crafted projection work, shoot with local footage, will transform the facade of the Town Hall. Set to a unique sound track complied from the archives of cities much-loved Whitehorse Orchestra the audience will be taken on a visual and imaginary journey.

Opening Night celebrations will create a carnival atmosphere and feature music and performances set amongst glimpses into the

Whitehorse community through a series of installations and activities.

Illuminate is for all ages, book the date Nov 28 with family and friends, have dinner beforehand and follow the illuminate signs to the lawn in front of the Box Hill town hall, bring a picnic rug or chair and settle in to see your community through different lens. Kids’ activities, music and carnival food start at 6.30pm

The students from our school have made flowers that contributed to the 5000 needed to dress the “big white horse” sculpture. Come down and have a look at our creativity.

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO

The whole school photo is now

available to purchase. The cost

is $25.00 each with any

additional copies costing

$10:00.

Orders must be in by Thursday,

20 November. This will allow for

delivery before the end of the

year.

Please note that no late orders

can be accepted.