All Sports Day Thanks to our Sports Impact Team, Events and Media Team, PFAD and School Captains for your excellent work in leading our annual All Sports Day. There was a familiar ‘buzz’ in the air as our students took advantage of the beautiful weather to be happy and healthy out of doors. Our seniors planned games and activities that maxim-ised pleasure and participation. Thanks to everyone for getting into the spirit of this pop-ular event.

Principal for a Day report—Corbin F On Monday 19 of October I was Principal for a Day. When I got to school I went to class because I forgot I was Principal for a Day. So Ms Hay came in and got me ready for the day. When I was ready I went out to the oval for All Sports Day and waited for the Preps. There were 4 groups of Preps. I was supporting people and helping the footy relay group. Across the day we had the Preps, Juniors, Middles and Seniors. I was outside almost the whole day, holding the siren on my shoulder for when they had to change groups. At the end of the day I had to write this report. Next Principal for a Day is . . . Grace F

Planning for 2021 Do you know if you are planning to leave our school at the end of the year? Please notify the office so we can consider this in planning for 2021.

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Newtown PS Newsletter

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Term 4, Issue 3 — Thursday, October 22, 2020

At Newtown, we learn and flourish together.

DIARY DATES—please take note

Friday, October 23 Grand Final Public Holiday (no school)

Friday, October 30 Reading Feedback released

Friday, October 30 Day for Daniel

November 6, 13, 20 Family Life—SLA

Wednesday, December 2 Arts celebration (see poster in this newsletter)

Thursday, December 17 Last day for Students (3:30 dismissal)

Friday, December 18 Last day for staff

Planning for 2021 continued Teachers will shortly begin the task of planning grades for 2021. This is a complex pro-cess and staff spend considera-ble time planning for highly successful groups within quite limited options. If you believe there are factors that need to be considered in supporting the learning of your child, please put these thoughts in writing and send to Amanda Hay, marked ‘confidential’ by Monday, October 26. Please do not request teachers as this is an entirely independ-ent process. Covid Safe precautions Final reminders regarding safe and health practices at our school:

Students with surnames beginning A-K are to arrive at 8:50am and depart at 3:20pm.

Students with surnames beginning L-Z are to arrive at 9am and depart at 3:30pm.

If your child is arriving late or being picked up early, please sign the children in and out through the school reception area.

Parent meetings will be conducted via phone or webex.

Students will ‘boomerang’ all rubbish back home via their lunchboxes.

If students are unwell they should stay at home. This is to ensure that we all keep safe at this time.

Unwelcome activity at our school Last weekend there was unwelcome and damaging activity in our school yard. Visitors broke into a storage shed, damaged equipment, over-turned dumpsters, broke playground structures and littered the yard with illicit materials and broken glass. The activity has been reported to the police who visited and collected evidence. If you happen to see any unwelcome activity in our school yard over the weekend, please do not hesitate to contact the police on 000 immediately.

Police patrols will include our school grounds more frequent-ly. Private security patrols have also been increased overnight and during weekends. Grounds Report Weeds in the school gardens We have not been able to conduct our popular working bees this year due to COVID restriction. And our garden beds tell this story. Many of our families come to use the grounds each weekend. Next time you are visiting consider bringing a bucket and gar-dening fork on your visits. We would love visitors to dig out and take away a bucket of weeds. This will help keep our school looking fabulous! Named Brick Facings The named brick facings have arrived and we would love to install them before the end of the year. We are looking or a small team to attach these to our brick wall. 4 people with their own caulking guns will ensure we comply with COVID safe practices. If you have the time and the necessary equipment, please contact our school office to register. TIME:8:30am DATE: Saturday, November 14 LOCATION: Outdoor classroom BELEZA Uniforms VIP discount period Nov 2—Dec 17, 2020. Mobile Phones at School Do you bring a mobile phone to school? Please remember that our mobile phone policy states all phones must be handed in at the office at the start of the day and collected before going home. This requirement complies with Department of Education policy protecting the safety and wellbeing of our students. Help us to keep everyone safe by following our common sense requirements.

PLC Assembly @ Friday PM Assembly will be held in Communities on

Friday afternoon. Recognising Respect

certificates will be presented at this time.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES

Bookings 0488 662 783

Recognising RESPECT

Prep S— Clyde M Prep C – Oscar T Junior B -

For your amazing participation and

brilliant attitude during the All

Sports activities this week.

For your excellent focus this week in

Maths, learning how to make fair

shares using arrays.

Junior S/M– Mary C Junior M– Ayat A Middle A - Blake A

For your engagement and effort in

our science launch lesson on ma-

terials.

For using your Growth Mindset

when attacking challenging tasks.

Keep it up, Ayat!

For improved attitude to learning

tasks. Keep up the good work,

Blake.

Middle W — Harvey D Middle O - Louis F Senior P- Angus F

For showing confidence and resili-

ence in and out of the classroom.

Welcome to Newtown Primary

School!

For being a great team member in a

range of different tasks, highlighted

by your enthusiasm and participa-

tion on All Sports Day.

For a great improvement in his fo-

cus while writing his recount.

Senior S – Grace F Senior A—Nate H

RESPECT for

Self

Others

Learning

Environment

For her outstanding effort in help-

ing to organise "All Sports Day"

For always being a valued and hard-

working member of the Sports Im-

pact Team.

Newtown Primary School – Camping Weekend

Newtown PS families are going camping again!

Everyone is invited to come along to Riverview Family Cara-van Park at Ocean Grove on November 27 - 29, for one or two nights.

Sites are powered and cost $42 per night (2 adults, 4 kids). Please call/email the park ASAP to secure your spot, and mention you are with the Newtown Primary group so they can locate us together. Phone 5256 1600 or email riverview@barwoncoast.com.au.

Limited 2 and 3 bedroom cabins are also available (2 night minimum) for $215 per night.

Looking forward to beach walks, swimming, bike rides, kayaking and socialising with our school friends!

Contact Lis (0422 992 843) if you have any questions or need to borrow any camping equipment. Sorry, no campfires or pets allowed at the park.