Newsletter 30th October.pdf

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TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPHWeekly newsletter of

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

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: [email protected] Issue 34 30th October, 2014

CALENDAR - Term Four

Friday 31stOctober - Halloween Disco

Monday November 3rd

- Pupil Free Day (Staff & Student Assessment)

Tuesday November 4th

- Melbourne Cup Day

Thursday 20th

Saturday 22nd

NovemberRACV Challenge in Maryborough

Saturday 22nd

November - Tootgarook Community Market2B rostered

November 27th-28thGrade 2 Sleepover

REMINDER

Monday 3rd

NOVEMBERis Curriculum Day (students not required at school).

Teachers will be involved in analyzing the School Strategic Plan, Student Performance

Analyser, Quick VicStudent Reporting Program and Budget Implementation.

The Concert, 2014The concert on Friday the 24th of October came together beautifully. The students had

practised formostof term3 andhadall learntatleastonesongfor

each grade, as well as the opening song Geronimo. The focus,

concentrationandenthusiasmshowninall theactswerefantastic

and the feedback from all concerned has been positive. The

developmentthestudentshavegonethroughfromwhentheyshyly

started out to the end product is amazing. They all are more

confident and their voices have grown proud and loud. A BIG

THANKYOUTOALLSTUDENTSPERFORMINGATTHECONCERT,

YOUWEREEXCEPTIONAL!

IMUSTmentionthecostumesyouhavepreparedathometoo.Overallalotofeffortwasput

into hair,makeup and outfits and they looked awesome on the night. I truly thankyou for

aiding us insuchacreativeandelaborateway.

Iwouldalsoliketoextenda thank you to Tootgarook Preschool

forpreparingtheirsongand props and joining us on the

concert night. It is great to have upcoming students being

partofourbigcelebration.

I sincerely thank all the peoplewhohelpedonewayorthe

other;youallknowwhoyou are.Youareallgenerousandyou

form the foundation of our bignight.

Lastly we need to acknowledge Christine Young for

the massive and diligent role she performs each year. On

behalf of the community, ThankYouChristine.

On the wall in the corridor leadingtothelibrary,youcanfinda

smallexhibitiondisplayingprops,thebackdropandaccessoriesusedintheconcert.Pleasecomeandhavealook!
http://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/http://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.tootps.vic.edu.au/


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PARKING PRESSURES AROUND THE SCHOOL

In recent weeks, you may have noticed Shire Traffic Inspectors, patrolling the early morning drop offs and

pickups around the school. Please note, the school has no jurisdiction over these matters when

infringements are issued.

The school is however astutely aware of the limited parking spaces and drop off zones

around the school due to Life Ed Van, Building works and Family Life.

Please be assured that the safety of our students is of paramount importance and we

will continue to be proactive in this important area.In the interim, we encourage you to leave a few minutes earlier each

morning/afternoon so that you might park a little further away from the school, thereby

eliminating any potential frustrations/safety concerns.

A staff member parked in the Staff Car Park had their car damaged last week. If you have any information in

regard to this incident please make contact with the office. It is a timely reminder that parents are not to park

in this area. The space is to be used by staff including cleaners and visitors from the Educational settings.

Life Education VictoriaEducation program:

Have you ever considered the following?

What is my child learning in Life Education?Have your seen inside the Life Education mobile classroom, or know of Harold?

What drug education is appropriate for primary school student?

Why do we have health and drug education?

How is health and drug education integrated into your schools curriculum?

the Life Education van will be at our school from the 24thOctober and all students will

visit the mobile classroom over the course of the week.

Our schools Halloween themed disco will be on Friday 31st

October. The students are encouraged to dress up in

costumes and come and dance and have fun. There will be prizes for the best male and female costumes.

Axel our resident DJ will host the night. Entry into the Disco is $5 which will buy the student a drink and a

small pkt of chips. Due to limited space there will be a junior and senior disco at the following times:

4.30-5.45pmJunior DiscoPrepGrade 2 students

6.00-8.00pm - Grade 3Grade 6 students.

Parents are welcome to stay but each child must have a signed permission form with an emergency

contact number to attend. Disco money and permission slips needed to be returned to school today Thursday 30th

October.

Orders are now being taken at the school office cost $20 each. Please detach and returnwith payment by Friday 7thNovember. SORRY NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED after thisdate.

I enclose $20.00 for a concert DVD

Childs Name: . Grade:


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I went to the show with my mum and dad and Anna Anna. It was fun. Poppy

When I was on stage I had a good time. I

wasnt nervous. I liked my interview. The

school concert was at a different school.

Riley

I was nervous. I liked it. I liked the part when Iwas performing. Harrison

On Friday I went to the school concert. I liked the song Geronimo. My favourite act was the teachers act.

Lilah


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On Friday night the school kids came up on stage. I liked Mr. Whitworth because he was funny. My

favourite song was I Believe. Aidan

At the concert we went on the stage. We did I

Believe. White people were at the front. I

felt happy. Makenzie

On Friday we went to a concert. We

performed 2 songs. I felt happy. Wayde.

On Friday I went to the concert and when it was my turn to go on stage I had

fun. I was a white person and I stayed until the concert finished. It was

fun at the concert. Willis.

On Friday I went to the school concert and I performed I Believe

and I felt nervous on stage. I like it when 1H performed When the

Lion Sleeps Tonight and I liked it when they did oooooooooooo.

Baxta

The Concert, The Concert,

Finally it was here.

The Concert, The Concert,

Only once a year.

Lutut, Kaki, Lutut, Kaki,

In Indonesian 2B were singing.

Lutut, Kaki, Lutut, Kaki,

The rhythm they were bringing.

The Dragon Dance, The Dragon Dance,

The Dragon it was mighty.The Dragon Dance, The Dragon Dance,

The Dragons jaws were bitey.

Around the world, Around the world,

Global were the songs.

Around the world, Around the world,

Onesies, costumes and sarongs.

By 2BJ

Clothes that are white,

Over here and over there in the

Night sky we have our

Concert now. I am very

Excited because 2J were doing a dragon.

Right now we are walking.

Together we are a team. By Tahlia


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Concert Stories by 2BOn the day my legs were shivering but when I got there I was feeling a bit better. First the kinder kids

sang, they were doing a good job with the words.

Then the choir was backstage and then they performed in front of

the whole school.

Next the preps sang two songs together. After the preps it was the

grade ones turn. 1H sang first then it was 1Ps turn. After 1Ps turn it

was us!!!!I was really scared and nervous. Luckily when I got into the song I

was not nervous anymore. Then it was 2Js turn they were a dragon

and it was awesome as they had lights on the dragon.

All of the other acts were good but the funniest act of all was the teachers with Mr Whitworth playing the

drum and then standing on it. By Ella G

On Friday we went to the concert and 2B was 8 thin the program. We did a Bali song and 2J did adragon dance. We were practising and practising and we did it.

And we got claps. and then the finale. By Riley 2B

Our grade 2B went to the concert on the 24thof October on Friday.

When it was our turn I went in the front near Mackenzie. As the curtains

opened, I straight away got stage fright.

We sang head, shoulders, knees and

toes in Indonesian speech. The song

was called Kepala, Punduk, Lutut,

Kaki. As I was singing I started to shiver but it started to stop when

the curtains were closing.

After all the acts I went home and got changed into my PJsand I

went to bed after I was ready.I had lots of fun at the concert. My costume was a sarong and a black t-

shirt. The sarong had a picture of Luna park on it. The next morning

I was very tired because I had a big bike ride. I had a very, very good

day. By Summer

On Friday Marshall and I got ready for the concert. When it was2Bs turn we were singing an Indonesian song and Mum was

smiling at me. My legs were shaking when I got on stage but as Igot into it and saw Mum smiling I was happy. By Tristan S


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The concert

The concert for 2014 is starting. The kinders act was first. Then it was

the preps. Soon after was the grade 1s. After was 2B.

Then it was us. We got the dragon ready and soon the

music started. We marched out and everyone was

amazed. We had to go up some stairs and that was thepart when people were slow. We did a big circle on the

stage then put the dragon down. We did another

big circle on stage but without the dragon. Soon

we got into our lines but most people went in the front line

instead of the back line. We did our moves counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

6, 7, 8 then changing moves. After a couple of minutes, our act

was over.

By Luke Santamaria

School Concert

Butterflies gobbling in my tummy and soon the music went onDent, Dent,

Dent Dent. We stomped through the crowd and

followed the person in front of us. I felt nervous,

then I felt extremely excited. Then I saw my Mum,

Dad, Poppy and Lily and I felt happy. We were all

white. Mrs Young showed us the moves then we

went on stage. The dragons head was red. Wewere lined up biggest to smallest. Then we did

the karate moves and Paige and I got

interviewed. Oliver said to me, Where did you get your costume from?

I said, The shops. Then it was Paiges turn.

Gus said to Paige, Who made the moves up?

Paige said, Mrs Young, and she did a wonderful job.

Then we went and sat on the floor. When 2B were acting we were getting the

dragon. 2B were great at the Indonesian. By Kayden

to the following helpers from our September marketChristine Rae, Christin Young,

Darren Walker, Peta + Joel Pearce, Aleisha Sykes, Sara Jacobson, Lisa Bateman,

Steven Price, Christopher Holliss, Sam Jupp, Gary Barrett, Leanne McLeod, Kate

Gaul and our October market: Gary Barrett, Kimberley Golding, Robert Magnano,

Fran Lazner, Cindy Penzo, Peta Ross, Mandy Bos, Yazmin Giarrusso, Kelly Driver, Darren

Walker, Chris Sullivan, Kate Gaul, Jo Hardman, Jo Cochrane, Jan Prossor, Christine Young, PaulKing, Mel Zuccarini and Scott Gathercole. Our next market will be Saturday 22

ndNovember

with 2B rostered on.


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Students will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.

Prep B Mrs Bos Aidan Gathercole for great writing about The Very Hungry Caterpillar wonderful

sentences and great spelling attempts.

Prep P

Mrs Prossor

William Campbell

for his improving listening and much improved independent writing.1H- Mrs Hughes Kyanna Coffey for her fantastic reading and word recognition. You are an asset to our

grade Kyanna. Keep it up!

1PMiss PerkinsJade Santamariathank you for listening to our instructions last week during the family

night. You have also been doing extra work on your writing at home. Well done!

2BMrs BairdImogen Wiggett always fully participates in school events. She followed instructions and did

her best at the School Council.

2J - Mrs Johnstone Jack Wallace for always showing interest in all our topics. Jack brings in items from

home and the Library and practises new vocabulary.

3/4T- Miss WithersJesse Kilnerwelcome to 3/4T you have worked well so far and made some great friends.

3/WMs WaltonBastian Royfor the improvement in his spelling this year. Amazing work.

4/5S

Miss Staley

Bailey German- It's excellent to hear you read with fluency and expression. You should bevery proud of your improvement - all I can say is WOW! Congratulations Bailey!

5QMiss Quintin - Well done Adam Peterson. You're effort during Pushcart training has been outstanding this

week. You've got a great attitude and you're an important member of the team. Keep up the hard work!

6BMrs Bruin- Jacob Kelly for all of your hard work helping your team members to prepare for RACV. You

are an outstanding role model for all of the HPV and Pushcart participants. Keep up the great work!

ArtMiss DaveyDieter Heylbut4/5S -for working hard to maintain concentration during instruction time.

Well done.

MusicMrs Young Olivia Barrett + Gus Dempsey6Bfor all the work you put into writing the concert

script. You hosted the concert extremely well, kept your cool despite nerves and had a great presence on stage.

GreatWork!

P.E. - Mr Baker- Luca White

1H

for your wonderful effort while learning tennis. Keep up the great work andfantastic tennis skills.

BELEZA SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Please note change of trading hours for the Melbourne Cup public holiday

Saturday, 1st

November

CLOSED

Monday, 3rd

November

9.00am2.00pm

Tuesday, 4th

November

CLOSEDNormal trading hours will resume on Wednesday, 5

thNovember

Thank you

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY

Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessment is conducting a research project across Australia and New Zealand on

skills related to intelligence, learning and achievement.

Who Can Participate?

We are looking for participants aged between 4 years and 19 years 11 months who are fluent in English to participate.

Participants will receive a book pack for their participation to the value of $100

Participation takes between 20-150 minutes (not including breaks)

Participation involves testing participant skills and ability.ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND ONLY USED FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES BY

THE TEAM AT PEARSON CLINICAL AND TALENT ASSESSMENT.

To nominate your child contact: Dr Sue Cockman - 0429 552 654


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