Term 4 2016 No. 38 Friday, 9th December, 2016 Current Focus “Celebrate community (Be a good citizen)”

Daylesford Primary School Newsletter Vincent Street (P O Box 20) Daylesford, 3460 Ph: (03) 5348 2480 Fax: (03) 5348 3958 Website http://www.daylesps.vic.edu.au

� “SEMPER MELIORA” (Always better things)

We have a huge amount of

clothing in our lost

property. Please pop in and

check for any items that

you are missing.

Invitation!Invitation!Invitation!Invitation!

To celebrate Peter Burke’s To celebrate Peter Burke’s To celebrate Peter Burke’s To celebrate Peter Burke’s 10 years at D10 years at D10 years at D10 years at Daylesford aylesford aylesford aylesford

Primary School Primary School Primary School Primary School we are having a BBQ.we are having a BBQ.we are having a BBQ.we are having a BBQ.

Friday, December 16Friday, December 16Friday, December 16Friday, December 16 1:40pm 1:40pm 1:40pm 1:40pm –––– 3pm3pm3pm3pm

Near the Art RoomNear the Art RoomNear the Art RoomNear the Art Room

This is a free event This is a free event This is a free event This is a free event for the students and families of for the students and families of for the students and families of for the students and families of

our school.our school.our school.our school.

Please note: Sausages are Gluten free Vegetarian sausages only available on request GF Bread only available on request

Arrive from 1:40pm for a sausage sizzle. Arrive from 1:40pm for a sausage sizzle. Arrive from 1:40pm for a sausage sizzle. Arrive from 1:40pm for a sausage sizzle. From 2:20pm we will head to the gym for From 2:20pm we will head to the gym for From 2:20pm we will head to the gym for From 2:20pm we will head to the gym for speeches, a special performance from our speeches, a special performance from our speeches, a special performance from our speeches, a special performance from our

choir and three cheers for Mr Burke.choir and three cheers for Mr Burke.choir and three cheers for Mr Burke.choir and three cheers for Mr Burke.

All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!All welcome!

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Miss K’s family group invite you to be a good citizen thinking about others and our environment. We are collecting DVD’s, computer games and consoles that are no longer being used. They will be sent to the Women and Children’s Hospital for children to use. Please make sure donations are in good condition and G or PG rated. A box for the donations is in 1J. Thank you and remember to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Be Respectful, Be a Responsible Learner, Be Honest and Trustworthy Be Caring and Compassionate, Be a Good Citizen

DIARY DATES

DECEMBER Friday 9

th Last day for Canteen

Mon 12th

Grade 6 Celebration Dinner DPS Gym Tues 13

th Special Assembly-Presentation

of Cultural awards, House & Specialist captains, & Farewells

Friday 16th

Whole School BBQ at Lunchtime (1.40pm). Friends & families Open Invitation to recognise

Mr Burke. 2.20pm Assembly in Gym for Speeches & Choir performance

Monday 19th

Final day of Term 4. 3.20 finish. SEPTEMBER

ASSEMBLY 9.00am every Tuesday in the Gym

Term Dates 2016 Term 4 3rd

October – 19th

December

Office Hours : 8.30am to 4.00pm

Students’ School Banking Day : Fridays

Term Dates 2017 Term 1 30

th Jan – 31

st March

Mon.30th

Staff return, Tues 31

st P-2 testing by

appointment Weds. 1

st Feb Grade 3-6 start and

P-2 testing continues. Thurs. 2

nd Feb Prep – 2 start.

Term 2 18

th April – 30

th June

Term 3 17th

July – 22nd

Sep Term 4 9

th October – 22

nd December.

Term 4 2016 No. 38 Friday, 9th December, 2016 Current Focus “Celebrate community (Be a good citizen)”

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Parent Newsletter – Week 10 Term 4

• Yandoit Concert

• Thank you for cricket gear

• Christmas Gifts passed onto the Daylesford

Family Services

• Student Leadership Process

• Overdue Library Books

• Celebrating Success

• Transition Up Day

• KG Volunteers afternoon tea

• Parent Volunteer morning tea

• Drummond Concert

• Presentation Evening

Congratulations to the Yandoit community on a wonderful Yandoit Concert. Well done to the dedicated staff of Deb Rauber, Josie Berto, Nicole Wassell, David Lewis and Michelle Quinn on putting together an excellent night of celebration. It was announced that Deb Rauber will be retiring next year after 17 years at Yandoit, Deb received some flowers and warm appreciation was extended to her by the Yandoit Community.

Thank you to Shane and Tama Gray for organising the donation of children’s cricket gear from the Glenlyon Cricket Club. Mr K will most certainly put this gear to good use.

A representative from each of our Family Groups presented a Christmas gift to Daylesford Family Services staff members Rae Huff & Sally Carmody. Rae thanked the children very much for their generosity and stated that DFS will pass the gifts onto identified families. This is a terrific example of doing something for someone else as we move into Christmas.

The student leadership process was finalised this week. 2017 Captains will be announced in assembly next week.

Thank you to parents who have responded to the call out for overdue books. A great return this week, with only a few outstanding books. Last reminder!

In assembly this week, the grade 2 students combined together with Miss Stevens and Ms Thompson to present two excellent videos on success. The presentations certainly reinforced many great examples of success throughout the year. It was a terrific ‘Celebration of Success’ our fortnightly focus.

Transition Up Day was a very valuable day, allowing staff and students to meet in their 2017 class groups. The purpose of this day is to assist with the transition from 2016 to 2017. It was a very positive day and I would like to acknowledge the staff for their efforts surrounding the preparation for this day.

Two separate functions were held to thank our Kitchen Garden and Parent Volunteers. They were both well attended and on behalf of the School Council, staff and students I extended our warm appreciation and sincere thanks for their time and commitment to our school in so many different ways. We are indeed fortunate to have such a lovely school community who gets behind the school and supports them to bring about better outcomes for the children.

The Catherine King Community Award was presented to Matthew Spaccatore at our volunteer’s morning tea. Matthew was recognised for his enormous contribution across the school, but most significantly within the Prep classrooms. Congratulations Matthew.

Wednesday night was our Drummond PS concert. The night was well organised and great fun. Robyn Stickland who is finishing up at the end of the year, was recognised for her contribution at Drummond. Sincere thanks and a small presentation to Robyn were passed on by the school community.

The Grade 5/6 Presentation Evening was also conducted this week. Many thanks to all who contributed to make this a success with a special thank you to Mark Fry for making props with the students and Brenda Fry for organising costumes. Next week’s newsletter will include a full report on the night, including Academic Awards and 2017 Captains.

Peter Burke

Term 4 2016 No. 38 Friday, 9th December, 2016 Current Focus “Celebrate community (Be a good citizen)”

Last Day for Canteen Friday 9th December

HEALTHY FOOD TIP

Stuck for lunch or after school snack ideas? This week’s recipe is a great way to fill up a school lunchbox. These bread cups can be served as a warm or cold tasty snack. Bread cups are an easy way to provide vegetables while catering for many tastes. Try replacing the ham, corn and cheese mixture for different flavour combinations, such as spinach (or roast pumpkin) and reduced fat feta, chicken (skinless) and mushrooms, baked beans and capsicum, or tuna (in spring water) and chopped onions. This item falls into the GREEN category of the traffic light system so is an excellent option for a healthy lunchbox or after school snack.

Easy cheesy ham & corn bread cups

Ingredients 12 serves 24 serves

Wholemeal bread 12 slices 24 slices

Reduced fat margarine

as required as required

Eggs 12 24

Reduced fat milk 1 cup (250mL) 2 cups (500mL)

Corn kernels, canned and drained

1 x 200g can 1 x 400g can

Reduced fat cheese, grated

1 ½ cups 3 cups

Lean ham, diced 100g 200g

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Slice the crusts off the bread, and spread one side

of each slice of bread thinly with margarine. 3. Push each slice of bread into a hole in a muffin

tin, spread side down. 4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. 5. Add the corn kernels, grated cheese and diced

ham to the egg mixture. 6. Spoon the egg mixture into the bread cups evenly,

until all the mixture has been used. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until the egg has set.

Rheannon Owen,Health Promotion Officer

A reminder to parents that we are a SunA reminder to parents that we are a SunA reminder to parents that we are a SunA reminder to parents that we are a Sun Smart School and school hats are to beSmart School and school hats are to beSmart School and school hats are to beSmart School and school hats are to be

worn at recess, lunchtime and sportworn at recess, lunchtime and sportworn at recess, lunchtime and sportworn at recess, lunchtime and sport during terms 1 & 4. Hats can beduring terms 1 & 4. Hats can beduring terms 1 & 4. Hats can beduring terms 1 & 4. Hats can be

purchased from thepurchased from thepurchased from thepurchased from the office for $12office for $12office for $12office for $12

Unexplained Absence letters have been distributed. These will indicate days where unexplained absences have been recorded. If you receive one of these notes please indicate the reason for your child’s absence and return as soon as possible. Thank you

LIBRARY

PLEASE NOTE: ALL BOOKS WERE DUE BACK ON 25th NOVEMBER.

Fine letters will be posted out and borrowing will be suspended in 2017 unless items are returned

or paid for. No classes or students in the Library

from Mon 28th November. Thank you, Gill Pearce

PARENT/CARER VOLUNTEERS

TERM 4 2016

FRIDAY SICK BAY WASHING

BANKING

9th Dec. Dianne Rouse Shelley Sandow

16th Dec. Christine Gilligan June Cooper

Monday 19th Last Day of Term 3.20pm finish

STUDENT / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

DFNC Christmas party & Victoria Park information day

The DFNC invites all existing and potential players (& parents/Carers) to our Christmas information night to be held

on Thursday, 15th

December kicking off at 5:00pm at Vic Park. BBQ & drinks will be available on the night

Football and Netball Registrations. Kick to kick.

Watch the senior players train. Great chance to get behind your local club…….invite your friends along and let’s kick things off for an exciting 2017

season… Enquiries: Craig Wade, DFNC Secretary 0427 337 114

www.daylesfordbulldogs.com.au

DAYLESFORD JUNIOR TENNIS STARTED

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER

To find out more about the junior tennis programs and to keep up to date with starting times and other tennis news please

visit our website www.daylesfordtennis.com

Term 4 2016 No. 38 Friday, 9th December, 2016 Current Focus “Celebrate community (Be a good citizen)”

Mirror Mirror Mirror Mirror Mirror Mirror Mirror Mirror

Dance and Drama showcase by children and adults of Inside Out Dance Theatre

Be inspired by the joy of movement performed by over 100 local children!

A magical show!

Saturday 10 December, 7pm Daylesford Town Hall Tickets at door, Enquiries: 0417 592 522, www.insideoutdancetheatre.com.au

What’s on at Daylesford library in January 2017