Newsletter 13th February

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TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPHWeekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOLWebsite: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: [email protected] Issue 3 13thFebruary, 2014

CALENDAR

Monday 17th

February - School Council

Tuesday 18th

February - Parent/Teacher Discussions

Saturday 22nd

February - Tootgarook Market - 5Q rostered on

Friday 7th

March - Curriculum Day

Leadership Pledge

In my leadership role I will endeavour to be a good role model for all students at Tootgarook Primary School.

I will demonstrate this by my attitude to learning and consistent working habits, my punctuality and

commitment to regular attendance, good manners and by proudly wearing my school uniform.

I will aim to develop a high level of social and communication skills and am prepared to speak and make

presentations at assemblies or in front of groups.

I will use my leadership qualities to assist my peers in making good choices and will build upon establishing a

rapport with all children in our school.

I will accept the responsibility to represent, to the best of my ability, myself, my fellow students and our

school to the whole community.

All the Captains will be presented

with their badges at assembly on

Monday 24thFebruary.
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Flinders

Jema Hikatangata

Matthew Peterson

Cook

Alexandra McIlfatrick

and Camdyn Gaskin

Tasman

Ella Flynn

and Jack Campbell

BassCharlotte Weston

+ Jacob Kelly

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONSAnother way that parents can become involved in the school is to become a School

Councillor. Each member of council is elected for a two year period and the prime roleof council is to help shape the policy direction of the school. As well as attendingmonthly school council meetings, members also work on one of our sub committees. Iwould like to now formally notify parents & teachers that our school council electionprocess opens today and we are seeking two parent nominations and one staff

nomination. Parents can be nominated or self-nominate for a council position. Allnominations will need to be received by 4:00pm next Thursday 20th February. If we receive

more nominations than positions available then an election process will ensue. Any parents requesting anomination form can contact Wayne Whitworth at the office on 59852864.

STAFF TRAINING DAYS

Each year, all Victorian government schools are allowed to plan four pupil free days in order tofacilitate staff planning and professional learning programs.Our first staff training day for this year was held on Tuesday 28 th February to enable staff toplan together and prepare for the start of the school year. Please note that our next stafftraining day has been scheduled adjacent to the Labour Day weekend and will be held onFriday 7th March. Please note that no students are to attend school on this day. We hope thiscommunication provides sufficient notice for families to make alternative arrangements for thisday.

Parent/Teacher Discussionswill be conducted on Tuesday 18th February. This will enableparents to meet with their childs teacher to discuss their start to the school year and tojointly discuss individual circumstances for 2014 . These sessions will be conducted

between 2:00pm6:00pm. Details regarding the booking of these discussions havebeen sent home to all students this weekplease return asap.


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STUDENTACCIDENT INSURANCE

Many parents are surprised to learn that the Department of Education & EarlyChildhood Development (DEECD) does not provide any insurance/compensation ifa child is involved in an accident at school and sustains an injury that requires

medical attention. When this happens, parents unfortunately cover all costsassociated with the injury.

In response to this, there are a number of companies that provide insurance for

students whilst at school in the event of an injury. If you would like to find out furtherinformation about the types of policies available, one such provider can be found atwww.studentcover.com.au

STUDENT ABSENCES

When a student is absent from school, we request that you notify your childs teacher (via a written note, email,in person or possibly via a call to the office) with a brief explanation for your childs absence. Thisinformation is then formally recorded on the class roll.If you are planning an extended absence (greater than a week), we would appreciate it ifyou could either email the school or send a note to your childs teacher outlining the natureof this absence. Under these circumstances we aim to liaise with parents and the class

teacher to ensure an interim learning program is put in place during the course of thisabsence. Many of our students are very fortunate to enjoy family holidays each year and whilstthese holidays are invariably rich learning experiences, we will aim to maintain some continuity in the schoolslearning program during these longer absences.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Any parents who are eligible and hold a current (as of 28/01/2014) Health Care or Pension Card

please call at the office and fill in an EMA form. Please bring your health care card with you to enableus to photocopy it. No applications will be accepted after Friday 21/02/2014.

RUNNING CLURunning Club will be starting Tuesday the 18thof February. Last year we had lots ofchildren, younger siblings and parents attend. This valuable community service canonly run with the assistance of parent helpers and volunteers.

I am looking for a running Club Coordinator. The role involves marking how manylaps each participant completes, and recording this information. If you could assist on

a Tuesday and/or Thursday morning from 8-9am could you please let Paul King know. Thankyou

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast Club will be starting next Tuesday, the 18th

of February. Last year we

had 75-100 children attend, on a regular basis. This valuable community service

can only run with the assistance of parent and grandparent helpers and

volunteers.

If you could assist on a Tuesday and/or Thursday morning from 8-9am could you please let the

office or Paul King know. Thankyou
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Student of the WeekStudents will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.

Prep BMrs Bos Poppy Dunnionfor always being an interested learner.

Prep PMrs ProssorMia Anthony for being a great listener and always helping to keep our learning spaces clean and

tidy.

1HMrs HughesIke Taylorfor being an independent, self-motivated learner. He always demonstrates the RICH school

values to all.1PMiss PerkinsMikayla BaileyWhat a fantastic start to the year you have had inside the classroom. You are working

so hard and showing that you are very ready for Grade 1!

2BMrs BairdVanessa Pettifordfor creating a wonderful book at home and sharing it so well with Year 3.

2J - Mrs Johnstone Makayla Oliverfor the efforts she puts into being such a focussed and interested learner. She

follows the RICH values and is a good role model.

3/4TMiss WithersKeely Nevinson- What a huge effort you put in at the swimming sports and the iron-man.

You're a great sport and your enthusiasm and positive attitude paid off. You are an excellent role model and

it's good to see that you're growing in confidence each day.3/WMs WaltonBrock Tocknell for his amazing attitude during the Ironman event. Excellent effort.

4/5SMiss StaleyJoel Pearcefor your incredible can do attitude in the ironman event. Your positivity was

inspirational, you make a great ironman Joel!

5QMiss QuintinWhat a great achievement Ellie Papadopoulos. You paddled your little heart out at the beach on

Wednesday and finished smiling and cheering on your classmates. Well Done, you set a great example of true

sportsmanship to others in our grade.

6BMrs BruinZack Liziofor your fantastic effort in the ironman event. You exceeded your own expectations and

proved that you can do anything. Well done!

Art / Craft -

Music (Mrs Young)Max Gorton1Pyou have had a flying start to your violin lessons and you always come to Music

ready to listen and learn. Well done!

P.E. (Mr King)Brock Tocknell3/4W - for persevering in the Ironman event well done Brock!


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