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 20 29th June, 2017

CALENDAR

Friday 30th June - Last Day Term Two – 230pm dismissal Monday 17th July - Term Three Begins @ 9am

Ski Camp – 23rd- 28th July

Wednesday 2nd August - Grade 6 Graduation Photo (School + House Captains)

End of Term Arrangements

Term Two finishes tomorrow Friday 30h June with students being dismissed from the hall at 2:30pm. There will be a short assembly in the hall beginning at approximately 2:00pm to finish off the term and present our Students of the Term with their certificates.

Term 3 resumes on Monday 17th July.

A HUGE Thankyou to our market helpers from last Saturday – Janine & Jack Wallace, Gary Baarrett, Cindy Penzo, Kelly Driver, Nicki & Deb Heylbut, Laura Munn, Belinda Brundell, Nash & Cheye Penzo, Christine Young, Chloe Sharrock, Chelsea Tulk, Sophie Lazner. Our next market will Saturday July 22nd with 5/6M rostered on.

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Tomorrow morning at 8.15am Family Life & Rye Lions Club will be holding a Parents & Friends FREE Breakfast. Every student who brings a parent or friend with them for breakfast will receive a free raffle ticket with a chance to win a $30 meat

voucher kindly donated by Cliffex Meats.

How do we know that KidsMatter at Tootgarook Primary School? This week the Junior School Council met to talk about how we know KidsMatter at our school. We came up with a very long list! RICH school values! The teachers are always here to help you.

We are very lucky to have such a great art, music and PE program. Lunch for everyone Reader parents

Fruit time Christmas concert and carols School bus State School Spectacular Garden Halloween disco Multi purpose room and the library We have extra programs like LEAP and LLI to support our learning We know that it doesn’t matter how you look its what matters inside. House team members support each other and we are all part of a team, house points. Everybody helps each other. Art and Music festival. Running club. Student of the week Rewards such as reading and running Whole school events like athletics day, the school concert, walking safely to school day, toots got talent. Teachers help you learn. Library van. Yard duty teachers are looking out for us and help us when we are hurt. Teachers notice and ask how you’re doing. Swimming carnival beach program Music camp and school camps. Incursions and excursions. First Aid The school market RACV Energy Breakthough Challenge Lions Club and the Community

Students will be presented with their certificates at our last assembly – Friday 30th June @ 2.00pm

Prep P – Mrs Perkin – Ollie Hamilton – for always demonstrating the RICH School Values. Ollie you make sure that you do the 6L’s, raise your hand, work independently, try your best and you sre a kind friend Keep up the terrific work.

Prep R - Mrs Read – Lily Carroll – for outstanding progress you have made this semester. Lily you work independently and with enthusiasm. You brighten up our class with your positive attitude and friendly nature.

1A– Miss Arnold – Tyler Coburn - As voted by his peers for demonstrating the 6L’s during class discussions and being organised with his take home reader and LLI folder each morning. Tyler is showing more confidence during learning time and is beginning to ask for help when required. Well Done Tyler!

1P – Miss Perkins – Evie White - What a wonderful Term you have had Evie. You always listen intently to your teachers and your peers and follow the RICH school values well. You always work to a high standard and do your best in everything you do. Congratulations Evie!

2B – Miss Boyd – Mason Hocking-Duke - You have grown so much this term Mason, you are always happy and are such a positive member of 2BG. Your dedication to your reader has been highlighted throughout this term, with you receiving your 50 nights reading award. Within writing you have continually challenged yourself, and have created many fantastic pieces of writing which has allowed you to meet your own personal writing goals. We are all so proud of you, keep up the good work in Semester 2.

2L – Ms Gibson– Rafe Steadman - Rafe is a happy and positive member of class who has an exemplary work ethic. He's had a fantastic term and achieved excellent results in his learning across the curriculum. Rafe did an outstanding job when presenting his mini garden project to everyone. He really enjoys reading and continues to challenge himself though it, and this semester Rafe received his 125 nights reading award. Congratulations Rafe and all the very best for semester 2. 3H – Mrs Houston – Kaiden Woulfe - As voted by his peers for always being so responsible and being a great person! Well done Kaiden. 3WB – Ms Walton + Mrs Bos – Aidan Gathercole as voted by his peers, for being a great teammate. He is a responsible Junior School Council representative, as he always remembers to check nude food every day. Aidan is a kind and caring friend and makes games fun. He tries his hardest at all times.

4H - Ms Hone – Charli Vis - As voted by her peers. "She's helpful, caring, kind, sweet, sticks up for her friends and has a positive attitude!"

4P – Miss Pittard – Luca White - Congratulations Luca on your enthusiasm and dedication to your learning this term. You represent our class with confidence and show genuine care and support for your peers. It is wonderful to see you enjoy learning and take on new challenges in science. You try your best in all activities and maintain a high standard of work as shown in your Endangered Animal project on Mandrills. Congratulations Luca on an excellent term! 5/6H – Miss Munn – Ella Giarrusso – Ella is a kind hearted member of 5/6H She constantly demonstrates the RICH School Values and tries her very best at everything she does. She is an excellent role model to those around her and celebrates all classmates achievements. Well Done, Ella on a fantastic term! 5/6K- Mr Kitchin – Mia Goldberg was voted by her peers as our student of the term. Mia’s classmates described her as being a strong leader who is a role model to others and consistently displays the RICH school Values. Well done on a fantastic term Mia, we are very proud to call you our school captain.

5/6M - Miss McGhee - Chloe Underwood - as voted by her peers because she respects others, is exclusive in the playground and allows anyone to be apart of her learning groups. Chloe also puts her best effort into every activity and completes her homework weekly. Well done Chloe, you’ve had a fantastic term!

WANTED for RACV Challenge

Grade 4 students - First Holy Communion 2017 Preparation Classes commence at the on Tuesday 18th July at 4pm in St Joseph’s school for all Grade 4 Government school children who are baptized Catholic. Enrolments for children can be made by ringing the Parish Office (9am- 4pm Tues – Fri) – 59844374, as soon as possible. First communion will be celebrated on Saturday 19th August and Sunday 20th August – parents will choose a date.

WINTER WONDERLAND SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM AT ROSEBUD LIBRARY – 5950 1230

Movie: Beauty and the Beast – ages 5-12 Wednesday July 12th @ 10.30am

Indigenous Storytime ages 4-12 Thursday July 6th @ 11am

Lego Winter Fun – ages 5-12 Tuesday July 4th @ 2.30pm

Winter Weaving – ages 5-12 Wednesday July 5th @ 11am

All Things Pernguin! Ages 5-12 Monday July 10th 10.30am

Cartooning Workshop Ages 5-12 Tuesday July 11th @ 2pm