Term 4 2016 No. 31 Friday, 21st October, 2016 Current Focus: “Reliability”

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)

SWISS ITALIAN FESTA THIS WEEKEND

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

DPS is hosting a BBQ at the Hepburn Springs Reserve after the Grand Parade, tomorrow Saturday, October 22.

Please support this fundraiser by donating an hour or two of your time to help on the BBQ! There will be another opportunity to set up our BBQ and sell any remaining sausages before the Lantern Parade: Sunday, October 23.

Please contact Karen Walker on 0418 666 703

CURRENT FOCUS

Reliability

Do you like to help out? Can other people rely on

you/depend on you? Do you keep your promises and stand

by others who may be in need? These are some important

qualities to have. People appreciate others for many

reasons particularly if they know they can be relied upon

to: lend a hand, give advice, look after pets when

neighbours are away on holiday, complete a task at school

and be supportive of them.

It’s important to know that there are people in our lives

who we can rely on: at home, at school or in the

community. We can support others at play, while we work

but sometimes it is the help that we give when it is least

expected that means the most! Knowing that we can be

relied upon has a twofold effect: helping others can make

us feel good about ourselves too.

Being reliable demonstrates that we have many of the

following characteristics and qualities. We are:

• dependable and can be relied upon in most

situations

• certain about what we can do and prepared to

have-a-go

• constant for people and will persist in our efforts

to help others

• genuinely interested in the welfare of both

ourselves and others

• trustworthy

David Garner.

WALK TO SCHOOL THIS OCTOBER AND KICK-START YOUR CHILD’S ACTIVE HABITS

FOR LIFE

VICHEALTH’S Walk to School month encourages primary school children to walk, ride or scoot to and from school throughout October, to help them get the 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day.

Walking to and from school can also give you more time to connect and chat with your kids, and the opportunity to meet up with other local families along the way.

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

DIARY DATES

OCTOBER IS WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH AT DAYLESFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL. All students will have access to a pedometer to record their activities.

Sat. 22nd

Swiss Italian Festa Grande Parade

Sun 23rd

Lantern Parade

Tues 25th

School Council, 6.30pm. Thurs 27

th Botanic Gardens

Grade 3 & 4 Excursion

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 1st

Melbourne Cup Day Holiday

Weds 9th

• Prep Transition, Gym. 9.30-12.30

• Parent Info. Session 9.30-10.30.

Weds 16th

• Pupil Free – Curriculum Day

• Prep Transition 9.30-12.30

Weds 23rd

Prep Transition 9.30-12.30 DECEMBER Thurs 8

th Grade 5/6 Presentation Evening

Town Hall Mon 12

th Grade 6 Celebration Dinner

DPS Gym SEPTEMB ER

ASSEMBLY 9.00am every Tuesday in the Gymnasium.

Term Dates 2016 Term 4 3rd

October – 19th December

Office Hours : 8.30am to 4.00pm

Students’ School Banking Day : Fridays

Term 4 2016 No. 31 Friday, 21st October, 2016 Current Focus: “Reliability”

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Parent Newsletter Week 3 T4

• Athletic Results

• Planning for 2017 – parent requests need to

be in writing

• Swiss Italian Festa

Our largest ever team competed at the Greater

Western Athletics event in Ballarat last Friday. I was

immensely proud of our students for getting this far

and by their performances and attitude on the day.

There were a number of personal ‘best performances’

laced in between some outstanding performances.

We have Lila Parr progressing through to the State

Finals in H.J., joining her is James Childs in the 1500m

and Charlotte Streat in the 800m & 1500m. Sebastian

Street has also qualified for the State Finals in 800m

& 1500m. The 4 x 100m U11 Boys relay team of

James Childs, Jed Resuggan, Michael Armstrong, and

Josiah Pattinson ran a terrific relay and they too have

qualified to compete in Melbourne next week.

Congratulations to all 22 students who competed last

week at Llanberris and all the best to the 7 children

competing in Melbourne at the State Finals next

week.

As I continue to put planning in place for 2017, I once

again offer parents/carers the opportunity to have

input into their child’s placement within our

classroom structure. All requests will be looked at and

considered. They must be submitted in writing before

the end of this month October.

Mask making continued in our Family Groups this

week, the Specialist Captains helped Trudi prepare

and repair the banners and all is in place for the Swiss

Italian Festa this weekend.

Congratulations to the children who were recognised

for their art work in the Landscape Art Competition

which was announced on Wednesday night at

Hepburn P.S. Finally, I hope to see you at the Parade

on Saturday.

Peter Burke

Term 4 2016 No. 31 Friday, 21st October, 2016 Current Focus: “Reliability”

Zone Athletics Report

The Greater Western Zone Athletics were held on Friday 14

th October on a beautiful sunny day at LLanberris Reserve

in Ballarat, here’s the results…..

James Childs - 2nd

1500m & 3rd

800m. Lila Paar - 1

st High Jump.

Asha Loft High Jump Buzz Pearce 800m. Tyson Scoble 1500m. Charlotte Streat - 2

nd 1500m & 1

st 800m.

Demi Henderson 1500m William Boskov 1500m Aleesha Walker - 4

th Discus (PB).

Josiah Pattinson - 4th Triple Jump & 4

th 100m.

Lewin Judd Triple Jump. Keylah Walker - 5

th 100m.

Zach Koleski - 7th

100m. Mackenzie Downing - 5

th 200m.

Asher Waldon 200m. Sebastian Streat - 1

st 100m AWD & 1

st 200m AWD.

James Childs, Josiah Pattinson, Jed Resuggan & Michael Armstrong - 2

nd 11 years 4 x 100m relay.

Scout & Banjo Kinnear, Gabe Vivian & Zach Koleski - 4th 10

years 4x 100m relay. Curt Kinseley Shot Put

Scout Kinnear ran his PB in 100m.

All of Keylah Walker’s jumps in Triple Jump were PB’s.

Sebastian, Lila, James, Charlotte, Jed, Michael and Josiah, will compete at Albert Park on Monday 24

th October.

All children competed at their best and supported loudly. Congratulations and well done everyone!

A big Thank you to Maree Phypers for all her help on the day.

Uniform support for Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) recipients commencing

Year 7 in 2017 Students who receive support from the Camps, Sports

and Excursions Fund and who will start Year 7 next year are eligible for a Uniform Pack from State

Schools’ Relief. Please contact the Secondary school that you child will be attending to as they need to

apply on behalf of parents.

PREPREPREPREP ENROLMENTSP ENROLMENTSP ENROLMENTSP ENROLMENTS

FOR 2017FOR 2017FOR 2017FOR 2017

BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY

PARENT/CARER VOLUNTEERS

TERM 4 2016

FRIDAY SICK BAY WASHING

BANKING

21st Oct. Krystle Burge June Cooper

28th Oct. Peter D’Onghia Shelley Sandow

4th Nov. Katrina Allen June Cooper

11thNov. Kerry Haby Shelley Sandow

18th Nov. CarissaStrawhorn June Cooper

25th Nov. Rebecca McCahon

Shelley Sandow

2nd Dec. Melissa Patane June Cooper

9th Dec. Dianne Rouse Shelley Sandow

16th Dec. Christine Gilligan June Cooper

Monday 19th Last Day of Term 3.20pm finish

CANTEEN DUTY

Weds 26th

Oct Sherralle Thomas

Thurs 27th Oct Tiffany Willis

Fri 28th Oct Leah Schuter, Shelley Sandow

Weds 2nd

Nov Carissa Strawhorn

Thurs 3rd

Nov

Fri 4th Nov Shannon Marshall

Available via the Canteen – order through your lunch order OR directly through the Canteen. Available only in Black with blue trim.

CANTEEN - HELP ALWAYS NEEDED Please contact our Canteen Manager, Bev Adkins, on

5348 1839 or 0423 357 191 if you can assist. Thank you

PIZZA SAUCE IS NOW USED IN OUR FOCACCIAS - NO NUTS

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Term 4 2016 No. 31 Friday, 21st October, 2016 Current Focus: “Reliability”

HEALTHY FOOD TIP

How to get more fruit and vegetables into your day.

Sometimes it’s not easy to meet the recommended serves of fruit and vegetables each day. Below are some handy tips to help increase the amount of fruit and vegetables you are including in your diet!

•••• Add salad to your sandwich. Try grated carrot

or cucumber in a cheese or peanut butter

sandwich. Spinach leaves, tomato, finely cut up

onion and mushrooms work well in a toasted

ham or cheese sandwich.

•••• Serve fruit for morning and afternoon tea, or

try carrot or cucumber sticks. Chop the fruit and

vegetables up in the morning and store in air-

tight containers in the fridge for when you get

hungry.

•••• Include fruit in your breakfast. Blend up a fruit

and vegetable smoothie with some strawberries,

baby spinach or banana and reduced fat milk.

Below you will find a recipe for some fruity icy-poles which are a great after school snack for the warmer months of the year.

Ingredients : Choose seasonal fruits such as • watermelon

• grapes

• orange

• berries

• banana

• mango

• kiwi

• ripe pear

• grapefruit

• nectarine

• peach

• plum

Method 1. Blend or juice fruit individually and pour into separate jugs. (For example, put orange juice into one jug, watermelon into another.)

2. Choose the fruit juice you want to have at the top of the icy pole and fill one third of the icy pole mould.

3. Put into the freezer until juice has frozen.

4. Repeat the process, but this time fill the icy pole mould to two thirds with your second fruit juice, place an icy pole stick in and freeze.

5. Add the final layer of fruit juice and freeze. Tips • You can make the icy poles with 3 to 5 alternating layers of fruit juice, or using all different fruits.

• As a general guide, to make four icy poles, try the following: blend 3 kiwi fruits with 1 small banana, 1 large orange juiced, and blend 1½ cups of mixed berries to make 3 alternating layers.

• Once frozen, you can remove the icy poles from the moulds, wrap in cling wrap and store in a large container until needed.

• Remember, juicing your own fruit or choosing 100% fruit juice is best – commercial juices often contain added sugars.

• To increase dairy intake, alternate fruit layers with reduced fat yoghurt or mix yoghurt with banana.

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STUDENT / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Please note:

The Friday Community Market which has been promoted in recent Newsletters is no longer happening. Thank you. Mara Macs.

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PLAY GOLF AT HEPBURN SPRINGS GOLF CLUB.

We are offering beginners adult clinics (5 sessions) starting on Thursday October 27 to November 24. Sessions start at 5.pm and finish at 6.30 pm Golf equipment will be available if you don't have clubs.

Cost is $50.00 payable at the first session. Bookings Essential: contact Jan Thompson

0412499872 strongjan@bigpond.com