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P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh 3340 www.bacchusmarshps.vic.edu.au Email bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.

th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December

tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best

Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare.

1 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

2 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

3 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

4 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

5 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

6 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

8 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

9 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

10 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

11 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

12 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

15 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

16 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

17 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

18 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

19 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

20 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

22 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

23 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

24 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

25 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

26 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

29 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

30 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

31 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

32 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

33 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

34 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

36 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

37 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

38 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

39 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

40 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

43 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

44 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

45 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

46 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

47 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

48 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

50 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

51 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

52 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

53 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

54 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

57 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

58 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

59 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

60 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

61 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

62 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

64 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

65 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

66 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

67 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

68 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

71 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

72 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

73 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

74 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

75 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

76 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

78 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

79 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

80 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

81 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

82 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

85 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

86 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

87 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

88 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

89 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

90 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

92 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

93 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

94 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

95 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

96 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

99 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

100 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

101 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

102 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

103 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

104 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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106 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

107 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

108 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

109 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

110 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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113 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

114 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

115 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

116 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

117 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

118 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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120 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

121 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

122 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

123 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

124 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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127 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

128 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

129 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

130 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

131 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

132 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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134 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

135 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

136 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

137 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

138 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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141 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

142 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

143 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

144 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

145 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

146 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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148 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

149 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

150 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

151 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

152 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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155 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

156 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

157 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

158 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

159 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

160 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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162 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

163 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

164 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

165 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

166 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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169 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

170 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

171 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

172 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

173 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

174 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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176 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

177 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

178 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

179 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

180 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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183 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

184 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

185 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

186 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

187 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

188 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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190 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

191 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

192 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

193 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

194 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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197 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

198 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

199 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

200 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

201 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

202 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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204 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

205 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

206 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

207 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

208 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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211 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

212 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

213 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

214 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

215 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

216 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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218 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

219 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

220 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

221 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

222 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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225 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

226 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

227 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

228 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

229 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

230 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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232 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

233 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

234 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

235 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

236 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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239 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

240 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

241 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

242 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

243 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

244 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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246 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

247 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

248 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

249 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

250 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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253 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

254 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

255 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

256 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

257 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

258 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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260 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

261 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

262 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

263 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

264 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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267 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

268 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

269 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

270 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

271 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

272 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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274 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

275 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

276 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

277 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

278 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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281 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

282 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

283 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

284 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

285 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

286 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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288 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

289 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

290 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

291 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

292 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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295 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

296 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

297 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

298 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

299 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

300 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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302 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

303 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

304 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

305 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

306 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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309 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

310 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

311 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

312 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

313 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

314 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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316 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

317 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

318 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

319 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

320 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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323 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

324 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

325 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

326 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

327 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

328 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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330 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

331 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

332 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

333 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

334 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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337 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

338 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

339 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

340 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

341 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

342 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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344 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

345 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

346 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

347 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

348 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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351 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

352 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

353 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

354 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

355 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

356 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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358 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

359 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

360 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

361 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

362 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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365 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

366 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

367 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

368 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

369 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

370 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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372 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

373 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

374 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

375 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

376 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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379 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

380 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

381 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

382 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

383 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

384 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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386 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

387 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

388 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

389 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

390 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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393 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

394 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

395 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

396 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

397 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

398 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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400 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

401 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

402 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

403 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

404 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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407 P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone Fax Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15 November 28 th, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM GARDEN GROUP Our garden group will meet again on Wednesday 7 th December 9am 12pm Saturday 10 th December 9am 12pm If you ve noticed anything in our yard that needs weeding, tidying, raking or sweeping please come along and support us to ensure our school environment is the best it can be.. OUR TERM 4 WHOLE SCHOOL WORKING BEE will share the December 10 th date from 9am 12pm. Looking forward to seeing you for however much time you can spare. Cleaning up of sticks and branches Sweeping Raking mulch back into playgrounds Weeding Thanks in advance for your support. Jeannette, Briony & Marina helping in our garden.

CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our

408 CAMP QUALITY PUPPET VISIT Tomorrow - Tuesday 29 th November Camp Quality will visit to present a show that dispels myths and misconceptions commonly associated with Cancer and supports members of our school community currently undergoing treatment. Our students will attend the shows at the following times. 10:15am - Preps and Year 1 s (approx. 25 minute show) 11:40am Year 2 3 (except 3T) (approx. 55 minute show) 1:55pm Year 4-6 and 3T (approx. 55 minute show)

409 CELEBRATION OF LEARNING Our celebration of learning will take place on Thursday December 8 th and children will be dismissed at 1.00pm. This is a really important component of our commitment to ensuring that students are placed at the centre of learning conversations and are being supported to Learn how to learn. We again remind parents that should you wish to speak with your child s teacher outside this time you are always welcome to make contact and set up a mutually convenient appointment. Online Bookings Online Bookings are open as per the attached details for Thursday December 8 th. *Please note interviews for the following grades are on different dates Wednesday 7th December (GRADES 2D & 2W) Tuesday 6th December (GRADE 6NB) Thursday 1st December (GRADE 1S) Paper copies are also available from the office and if you are unable to access the online system an interview time can be organised through the office.

Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent

410 PADDY S MARKET Congratulations to all of our students, teachers and parents for a magnificent Paddy s Market on Friday. Our creative, thoughtful planning and hard work certainly paid off and we all had a great time. Special thank you to Mrs Fitzsimons and Ms Penney for their organization of the day and another special mention to our fundraising team and parent and grandparent helpers who did a sensational job cooking and serving well over 1,000 sausages. Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors, Meat At The Marsh, Darley Bakehouse, Aaron s Amusements and Bacchus Marsh Lions Club.

411 COLES HELPING HANDS PROGRAM A big thank you to the Coles Helping Hands Program. Last Monday our students all enjoyed beautiful fresh fruit supplied by Coles. They have also donated half barrels and potting mix which will be planted out in our refurbished drop off zone entrance. A very generous community project. THANK YOU Coles GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS Every student will have a half hour opportunity to get to know their teacher in the week beginning Monday January 30 th. This booking opportunity will open online on December 12. PREP TRANSITION EVENING This Wednesday November 30 th at 6.30pm an information session will be held for parents of 2017 Prep students. The 2017 Prep staff will outline the program and important information regarding the practical side of starting school. We re very much enjoying getting to know our new Preps as they visit and their families as they become familiar with our school. LAST DAY FOR 2016 Our last day of school is Monday December 19 th. School will dismiss at 3.15pm GRADE 6 FINAL ASSEMBLY The final school assembly to farewell our Year 6 students will happen on Monday 19 th December at 8.50am. Parents are welcome to attend. SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY On Monday December 12 th we will have a special assembly to present our school awards. We will also present the 2017 School and House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend. ENROLMENTS FOR 2017 If your child is not returning to BMPS in 2017 could you please let the office know at your earliest convenience? This assists us in planning for GRADES Students will visit their new classes on Wednesday December 14. HELPERS MORNING TEA At BMPS we appreciate the assistance we receive from our school community members. To show our appreciation we would like to invite you to a special morning tea on Monday December 12 th from 10.45am 11.30am. BOOKLISTS The booklists for 2017 will be sent home on Friday 9 th December. Booklists need to be paid for by Friday 2 nd February Payment days in 2017 are Friday January 27 th, Monday January 30 th, Tuesday 31 st January and Wednesday 1 st February. Payment will be accepted at the office up to the last day of school in 2016 if required. In 2017, book packs will be available for collection once paid for and can be taken home for items to be named and covered. Our preferred method of payment is Qkr which will be open to receive payments from Monday 2 nd January. Payments can also be made via Bpay, EFTPos, cash or cheque. If paying by Bpay, please contact the school for the Biller Code and Reference Number. CENTREPAY forms are also available from the office.

412 DRESS UP DAY FUNDRAISER Our Student Voice representatives are finalising plans for our Term 4 dress up day fundraiser. Keep your eye on Tiqbiz for the date and details. SPORTFIRST A reminder that BMPS families buying items from SPORTFIRST receive a 5% discount off all non-sale items and SPORTFIRST will give 5% of every purchase back to BMPS to use to purchase new equipment for our school. To take advantage of your discount and at the same time accrue points for your school just mention in store that you are a member of Bacchus Marsh Primary School. It s as easy as that. Melinda, Leanne and Pam

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414 PE & SPORT UPDATE With the weather heating up, students are being reminded to ensure they bring a drink bottle to school on PE and sports days. These drink bottles are sent with them to the gym to ensure students remain hydrated without the interruption of having to leave the gym to go to a drink tap. Thank you JUNIOR SPORTS DAY FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER is our Junior Sports Day. It is held on our school grounds at the following times. GRADE ONE and TWO: PREP: 9.00 to (Recess) to (Lunchtime) Children can dress up in their house colours. You are welcome to attend this event. We look forward to seeing you there. PE TEAM Lisa, Yvonne and Alli. GRADE 3 INQUIRY UNIT The Grade 3 s have been learning about how humans affect the environment for their Inquiry Unit this term. This article is about how to save water and here are some ways you can do it: - Don t leave the tap on when you are brushing your teeth. - Try to have a bath more often or have a three to four minute shower. - Use water out of the water tank (if you have one). - Don t use full flush if you don t need to. - Don t fill your drink bottle up to full if you know you won t drink that much. - Put a trigger nozzle on your hose. - Try to use a car wash. These are only some of the ways you can save water! So please try to save water, you ll be helping the environment a lot. Thank you! By Elsie BREAKFAST CLUB Monday and Wednesday 8am to 8.40am All welcome

415 PREP 2017 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Wednesday 12th October, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in our exciting Specialist programs offered at school 2. Wednesday 2nd November, am 10.30am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities 3. Wednesday 30 th November, pm An Information Evening for parents of 2017 Prep children will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm 4. Tuesday 13th December, am 10.30am Your child is invited to meet their new class and teacher for 2017

416 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 6 December 6 December 6 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 (Saturday) December 10 (Saturday) December 12 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 19 December 19 December 19 TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES Camp Quality Puppet Show Prep 2017 Information Evening 6.30pm Grade 1S Celebration Of Learning Junior Sports Day Grades 1 & am 11.25am Prep 11.30am 12.50am Gr 6 Bacchus Marsh College Transition Grade 6NB Celebration Of Learning Grade 2 Sovereign Hill Grade 6 Transition Grades 2D & 2W Celebration Of Learning School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Prep Hospital Visit Celebration Of Learning 1.00pm Dismissal (Buses will leave at normal departure time) Grade 5 Tennis Maddingley Park Booklists Whole School Working Bee 9am 12pm School Community Gardening 9am 12pm Whole School Awards Assembly 8.50am Helpers Morning Tea 10.35am 11.30am Christmas Concert Christmas Concert (Back Up) Prep 2017 Orientation am School Council 2017 Classrooms Visit Grade 1 Movies & Lunch Year 6 Graduation Grade 6 Final Assembly Grade 6 Pool Party Please note change of date Last Day Of Term 3.15pm Dismissal

417 ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Bacchus Marsh College Year 7 Orientation for 2017 On Monday 5 th December, 2016, Bacchus Marsh College will be conducting a Pre-Orientation Day Information session for Grade 6 students and their families at 6.30pm in the College Drama Hall. The session will cover the necessary information to assist with preparation for Orientation Day and other general information to prepare students for Year 7 in The Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday 6 th December. Students will meet for an assembly in the College Drama Hall at 8:50am for a 9.00am start (parents are most welcome to attend this assembly). Students will then complete a full day program with their Home Group, and will be dismissed at 3.05pm. Second Hand Book and Uniform Swap/Sales Evening The second hand book and uniform sales evening will occur on Monday 5 th December, from 5.30pm-6.15pm 6.15pm, in the canteen / cafeteria area. A gold coin donation from all sellers will be collected at the door, which goes towards the welfare support program for students at the College. Parents selling / swapping items at this time are responsible for their own float and organising of change. Please direct any enquiries regarding Orientation Day or future enrolments to our Transition Coordinators Karen Kick or Leighanne de Zoete-Spiero on (03)

tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet.

418 tiqbiz We re using an app to communicate with you. You ll be notified of our news, messages, events and other communications. Simply download the tiqbiz app to your phone or tablet. Step 1 Download for phone and tablet Search tiqbiz in your app store. Step 2 Log in Open tiqbiz and register/log-in Find Inside the menu, click on Find & Tick. Type our name into the search bar. Select us from the results. Tick Click the grey tick on the boxes that apply to you. When the tick turns green, you re connected. Inbox - Click on the Inbox icon. This is where you will receive our instant messages, newsletters, notices and calendar events. Don t have a smartphone or tablet? Download tiqbiz on your PC or Mac at

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Welcome Prep 2017 2016 THE YEAR AHEAD Welcome to Prep at Cornish College. This is where the chaos and MAGIC happens! Thanks so much for coming tonight I will explain the routines of our class and chat