Haddon Primary School

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1 November 10th 2016 Haddon Primary School Principal s Report Our year 5 & 6 camp was enjoyed by staff and students and I am delighted with the feedback from teachers as to the excellent behaviour of students. When representing our school we strive for respectful and responsive students. In Canberra there is a need for attentive and cooperative behaviour and these characteristics were clearly demonstrated and as such we are very proud. Well done! We have a handful of weeks left of this extremely busy year. Teachers are currently engaged in testing and moderating work to prepare student reports for the end of the year. These reports will be handed out on our last formal day of the school year. Friday the 16 th of December and our final assembly will be held at 2.45 in the hall. On Monday the 19 th we will be hosting our school clean up. On this day students will be working on sorting through classrooms assisting with room preparation for 2017 and a big effort in our yard. This will be a casual clothes day and students will be dismissed at 3.30.There will be no formal classes on this day. Parent /Teacher/ Student interviews will be held on the first day of February. These interviews or, as many refer to three way conversations, provide an opportunity for parent, students and teachers to set some personal goals and gain insight into expectations. We have seen that this provides a strong sense of understanding moving into the school year. Times for the interviews will be enclosed in the school reports. Our year of Tiqbiz has been positive. The sending through student absences has been an excellent service for parents and freed up the phone conversation for our office staff on hectic mornings. Newsletters are being sent through Tiqbiz but parents may request a paper copy from the office. It would appear that the shopping tour was very successful and a lot of fun. A big thank you to Kelly Anderson for all her effort and to her helpers. Prizes were sourced from many local businesses and I would like to thank all of them as well. It would appear that this small band of shoppers managed to outspend our 2015 team. There is more information regarding the trip in the newsletter. Making a difference Principal: Maryanne Moody Phone: Website November Calendar 11th Ballarat Show Day NO SCHOOL 22nd Ghanda Beat My Drum Whole school 24th 3-6 Art Gallery excursion December 13th Movie Day-Whole school 15th Grade 6 Graduation 16th Grade 6 farewell & final assembly for 2016 at 2.45pm 19th Last day for students 3.30pm dismissal 20th Planning day for staff. School will be closed at 1.30pm. Thursday 15th December Grade 6 Graduation 2017 Dates 30th January-School opens. Staff start back 31st January-Pupil Free Staff Conference 1st February-Parent teacher interviews 2nd February-Students start & classes Commence. 27th-30th March-Grade 5/6 Camp 31st March-End of term dismissal 2017 Term Dates Term 1 30th January-31st March Students commence-february 2 Term 2 18th April-30th June BALLARAT SHOW HOLIDAY TOMORROW FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH Education is important, It s not ok to be away, or to be late!! Please send in absences via Tiqbiz. Or phone in by 9am Term 3 Term 4 17th July - 22 September 9th October -22nd December

2 Scarlett Joshua Matilda Georgina Terry Liam Mykayla William Jorja

3 Community Service Awards Molly for caring for all her friends & Joshua for leadership in Chess Club. Principal s Awards Shaqkira for excellent effort in maths activities & Chelsea for effort in all class activities. A Huge thank you to the following businesses for their kind donations to our Shopping Trip & 25th Birthday Celebration. Sovereign Hill Belltower Inn Avalon Nursery Woolworths Sebastopol Coles Sebastopol Alfredton Hair & Beauty Mega Meats Ballarat Ballarat Pancake Kitchen Eureka Pizza Scentsy, Kim Brogan Bakers Delight Sebastopol UFS Dispensaries Coles Ballarat Ambulance Victoria Boltons Office National Ballarat Aquatic Centre Skin, Ski & Surf Mega Meats Ballarat Spot on Pots Toyworld Ballarat Jamberry Nails, Kellie Lance Mega Merch S & J Horsepower, Smythesdale Ballarat Home Brew Centre Klix Family

4 Year 5 and 6 students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributed funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. The rebate was taken off the overall cost of the camp for students. SHOPPING TRIP UPDATE LAST SATURDAY MORNING, (VERY EARLY!) SAW 49 EAGER PASSENGERS BOARD THE BUS FOR OUR ANNUAL MELBOURNE SHOPPING TRIP. ALL ABOARD HAD A FANTASTIC DAY SPENDING A WHOPPING $14,800! SCHOOL RECEIVES 10% COMMISSION FROM THIS. TOGETHER WITH RAFFLES AND SHOW BAG SALES ON THE DAY, HADDON PRIMARY SCHOOL SHOULD MAKE APPROX. $2,300! A HUGE THANKYOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS EVENT, ESPECIALLY PARENTS WHO COLLECTED RAFFLE PRIZES FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES Kellie Anderson

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