TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 26 21st August, 2014

CALENDAR

Saturday 23rd August - Tootgarook Community Market –Prep P rostered Thursday 28th August - School Athletics Day Gr 3-6 Friday 5th September - Father’s Day Stall Tuesday 9th September - Art / Music Festival Wednesday 10th September - District Athletic Sports Friday 19th September - Last Day Term Three

ES month presents a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the

fantastic contributions of our Education Support Staff; Carolyn,

Justine, Jackie, Graham, Judy and Fran. The theme for this year

is recognition and respect. Our wonderful ES staff will be

treated to a special morning tea next week during the month of

August. We will also have an ES of the week (ESOTW) to

celebrate. This week’s ESOTW is Carolyn. Carolyn goes the

extra mile to support students in Year Prep/2 as well as others

from across the school. Her bright and happy attitude make her a pleasure to

work with. Thank you Carolyn for being a valued member of our school community. Year 6 Transition to Secondary Schools In line with the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) state-wide timeline, all students in Year 6 will take home a letter today to confirm their secondary school placement. From Monday 25th August, Secondary schools may then begin to make contact with parents in regards to the transition processes ahead. Special thanks to Louise Bruin (Year 6 teacher) for the many hours put into coordinating this important transition process. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the school

Tootgarook Community market is on this Saturday 23rd August with Prep P rostered on – thank you to the following parents/grandparents who have offered their help: Cindy Penzo, Fred Johnson, Ruth Underwood, Julie Woulfe, Gary Barrett, Flavio Verona, Joan McKenzie, Chris Holliss, Rikki Chant, Darren Walker and Vesna Krtalic.

Students will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.

Prep B – Mrs Bos – Suleiman Wiggett – for his improved listening and concentration in class.

Prep P – Mrs Prossor – Harley Hanson – for his amazing word recognition and fluency when reading.

1H – Mrs Hughes – Mila Hartley – for all the hard work she has put into her Literacy and Maths. She has shown amazing progress. Fantastic effort Mila.

1P – Miss Perkins – Connor Hojby – WOW! Over the last few weeks you have shown resilience and a great Bounceback attitude many times inside and outside the classroom. It is lovely to see your happy and excited smile each morning.

2B – Mrs Baird – Tristan Symons – a very organised student who has improved his learning habits.

2J - Mrs Johnstone – Paige Wood - For being a ‘switched on’ learner and making great progress with her goals.

3/4T- Miss Withers - Jyden Coffey – for progressing three levels and displaying a huge improvement in his reading this term.

- Sophie Papadopoulos – for showing an improvement in her handwriting and displaying integrity in everything she does. Keep smiling Sophie.

3/W – Ms Ward – Scott Wilson – for having the Integrity to volunteer to stay inside during lunch break so he could complete his work. Well Done!

4/5S – Miss Staley – Summer Jupp - For trying your best and completing all of the running trials for athletics day! It is great to see you participate and achieve such a great result. Congratulations Summer!

5Q – Miss Quintin– It's great to see you take pride in your bookwork at school. I can see you're trying hard to keep it neat and always join your handwriting. Keep up the great work Amelia Wiggett.

6B – Mrs Bruin – Caine Brill – for sharing his holiday diary with the class. You spoke clearly and enthusiastically about your American holiday. Well done!

Music – Mrs Young – Jordan Walker – 5Q – your practise routine is well established and exercised regularly and it shows every time you turn up to a piano lesson. Your progress is steady and you are such a dedicated instrumental student. Well Done!

Tootgarook PS were the winners of The Lion’s Club Quiz last Thursday night – congratulations to our representatives: Charlotte Weston, Gus Dempsey, Matthew Peterson and Marco de Mille. These students will now represent our school in the Grand Final on Thursday 4th September. Well done and Good Luck with the Grand Final.

Concert Helpers needed for prop + costume making - each Thursday -

from 1.30pm – in the Art Room.

Come and view all the students’ pieces of artwork on display in the Tootgarook P.S.’s annual Art Exhibition. All art will be for sale for $2 and the money will go towards buying prizes for the year level winners, as chosen by the Junior School Council. Also take the opportunity to cast the People’s Choice vote in the box provided. Winners will be announced at the following Assembly. The art work can be viewed Monday after school, Tuesday before school and of course at the event. From 4.00pm all instrumental learners will be performing in small ensembles or as solo acts. The afternoon will conclude around 5.00pm. Amelia Davey, Art Teacher Christine Young, Music Teacher Southern Peninsula Little Athletics - Registration Day - Saturday 13th September - 10.00am – 2.00pm

Truemans Road Reserve, Truemans Road, West Rosebud. Have a go, ask questions and Discover what our centre has to offer.

Do you want to…….. Have fun! Learn new skills Build your self-confidence and leadership skills Be awarded for your efforts Make new friends Take part in weekend camps, hikes, bike rides

Then we are looking for…… Girls & Boys aged 8 to 10 years We meet………………………….. Every Wednesday @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm

@ Rosebud Scout Hall – Rosebud Foreshore (opposite Maccas) Contact: Chris Berkery – Akela 0419 104035, Ian Gosling – Won-Tolla – 0418 648536

Colin Harper-Ko 0404 269676 We are also planning on starting a Joey Mob for girls + boys ages 6 to 7. Please contact if interested!

Mini Commonwealth Games

Students from Years P-2 participated in a Mini Commonwealth Game last Wednesday.

Many of the students tried new sports for the first time and had a wonderful time.

Guest St Milk Bar

5 Guest Street,

TOOTGAROOK 3941

5985 7062

Pt Nepean Take Away – 1171 Point Nepean Road, ROSEBUD 3939