2 September 2015 Term 3

Twilight Fair

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER You would have received a notice regarding the Family Science activity. We have a number of families who have requested a pack already. So don’t miss out!!! SHOWCASE DINNERS - GRADE 3/4 The very special Showcase Dinners finished last week with Mrs Terrenzani’s Grade. This is a truly startling event and one that we hope everyone will have the opportunity to experience whilst at Whitehorse. The food and entertainment was wonderful and if you ask someone who attended, I am sure you would hear only high praise. Our thanks must go to the Grade 3/4 staff, Deb, - our Kitchen Specialist - and other staff and parents who worked so hard on each of the nights. Last but not least the extraordinary effort and commitment by the children themselves; they have a great deal to be proud of! BOOK WEEK PARADE Yesterday morning we held the Book Week Parade which was organised by the Junior School Council. The costumes were an absolute joy to see as were the smiles of delight on the faces of the children. Congratulations to all for such a fun event! FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER This Friday 4 September we are holding a Father’s Day Breakfast in the Gym from 8am to 9am for those families who have sent an RSVP. There will be a luscious buffet including croissants, yoghurt, toast and other delights.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT September

3 ACMI - Animation Workshop

4 Father’s Day Breakfast

4 Father’s Day Stall

4 5/6 Movie Night

8 ACMI - Animation Workshop

9 Foundation - Grade 2 Sports Day

11 Summer Sports

13 Working Bee

17 Whitehorse Science Expo

18 Last Day of Term 3 - 2:30pm Finish

October

5 First Day of Term 4

19 Curriculum Day

November

20 Twilight Fair

NOTICES HOME TODAY

Just Swimming

AMP It Up - Basketball

Action - Junior Indoor Soccer

Swimworld

Kelly Sports - Football Camp

SHHHH! FATHERS DAY STALL! – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER On Friday 4 September (the same day as the breakfast!) there is the very important Father’s Day stall. Don’t forget to bring some money for a gift and a plastic bag with your name and grade written on it. Remember it’s a big secret!! MOVIE NIGHT – FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER The children are looking forward to the movie night this Friday which is being screened at the Whitehorse Cinemas located in Pod 4. This is a fundraiser with all money going towards the Grade 6 jumpers for 2016 and the 2015 end of year celebrations. Thank you to everyone who is attending. WORKING BEE – Sunday 13 September Our next Working Bee is on Sunday 13 September from 9am to 12pm. We need people for repairing and

painting the shipping container on the oval, moving the yellow slide and general clean up and gardening. There will be the Sausage Sizzle at the end of the morning. We always need as many hands on deck as possible so join us on the 13th. It would be great to have the school looking good for the Science Expo!

LAST DAY OF TERM 3 – FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER & HOLIDAY PROGRAM The last day of Term 3 is Friday 18 September and the children finish at 2:30pm. If you need OSHC services please make sure you book through Karen on 0403 197 821. These holidays we are able to offer families care for the first time. You can book through Team Holiday. The link is available on the school website and Facebook page or you can go to www.teamholiday.com.au and go to the Blackburn North program.

Kerry Wood

Whitehorse Footy Tipping Competition

In Round 22 one tipper selected all 9 winners. That tipper was Ashley L! Ashley has won a supersized Collingwood sticker! With only one round remaining the leader board is Toby A 139

Jo M 138

Heloise C 138

Chris C 138

Hannah B 137

Cheryl W 137

Steve O 137

It is sooo close! Round 23 sees North vs Richmond, Geelong vs Adelaide and Port vs Freo (minus 11 players!!) Who would you tip?

Mandy Lewis

IPAD UPDATE

A recent upgrade in security has required the school to renew the wireless

certificates, provided by the Department of Education, on all student iPads.

Improvement in Apple’s security has also required us to reconfigure the Print

Server to enable all students to print to the photocopiers.

IPad software is presently at version iOS 8.4.1. Please ensure that this is kept up

to date. You can access the update in SETTINGS/GENERAL/SOFTWARE UPDATE.

Paul Merriweather

The Earn & Learn promotion

finishes next week. We are still

collecting both individual

stickers and completed sheets.

If you have an incomplete

sheet, please still bring it in

and we will complete it. Thank

you.

SHOWCASE DINNERS

Over the last 3 weeks the Grade 3/4s have been showing off their culinary finesse and their dance moves at the

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Showcase Dinners. With the help of Deborah, our head chef, the students

created an Indian feast which delighted all the senses as well as wowing their families with a Bollywood inspired

dance. We would like to thank all the staff and parents who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, washing dishes

and supporting the children. It was such a pleasure to see so many parents supporting the program, making it a

highly successful night.

Dianne Keats, Joy Terrenzani and Rhonwyn Oldland

My favourite thing was serving all the food. Why it was my favourite part was because I could smell all the

delicious and mouthwatering food. Sadly, we did not get to eat the food. Anthony 3/4 B

There was a hush in the room as the sliding walls opened. I was nervous as I waited in my position for the dance to

start. The music began. I was so happy I forgot how nervous I was. I wanted to dance all night. It was so much

fun!!! Gabi 3/4 B

I liked serving because it was fun and I felt like a real waiter. I also liked serving because I got to serve parents I

didn’t even know. It was scary but fun. Xaige 3/4 C

The best thing about the showcase dinner was the dance. The costume shimmered, the bangles shook and even the

parents joined in. Anya 3/4 C

On the 12th August was the amazingest day ever! 3/4A held their very own showcase dinner. It was based on

Indian food and culture… The minute I got to school in the morning there was butterflies in my stomach like crazy….

Julia 3/4 A

I was setting up the tables. There were candles, poises, table cloths, napkins and numbers. When my family came I

gave them the placemats and menus…. Sarah 3/4 A

Fathers Day Stall helpers

Friday 4 September

Buffet Breakfast helpers

Friday 4 September

HOOP TIME SENIOR ROUND ROBIN DAY

Last week, Whitehorse Primary School had 2 teams compete in the Senior Hooptime Round Robin Day at Nunawading Basketball Stadium. Both teams competed in the Future Stars division.

The teams played shortened basketball matches against schools from around our area, such as Doncaster Gardens Primary School and Milgate Primary School. Each of the teams played 4 fixture games and both teams were lucky enough to play in the finals.

Our Future Stars 2 team, the Whitehorse Wasps, won half their matches and at each game improved on their skills overall. Our Future Stars 1 team, Whitehorse Warriors, won all their matches and went on to be the champions for the Future Stars division on the day. The Warriors now go on to play in the Regional Finals later in the year.

Thank you to all our parents and families who came along on the day to support the players. A big thank you to Mich Crupi, Goran Savic, Jacqui Furr, Craig Taylor, who also assisted with transport.

Congratulations to both teams for a great day!

Lisa Hume

Hooptime Coordinator

Whitehorse Wasps Whitehorse Warriors