PRINCIPAL S REPORT. Edition 6-11 th March 2015

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1 PRINCIPAL S REPORT Edition 6-11 th March 2015 I would like to announce to the school community that our Assistant Principal, Kim Bride has been selected as the Principal at Ringwood Heights Primary School. Kim is currently at Ringwood Heights in an acting Principal capacity until the end of this term and her appointment to this new position commences at the beginning of Term Two. This is a wonderful achievement for Kim and she is to be congratulated on this promotion. She has been Assistant Principal at Greythorn for the past five years and in that time has had a significant impact on students, staff and the wider school community. We will greatly miss her leadership, commitment and dedication that she brings to the role, but know that her influence will continue to be felt in our school for years to come. We will arrange a time early next term to formally say farewell to Kim. Information will be provided in next week s Newsletter. We are indeed fortunate to have a huge range of expertise among our staff members. This week I would like to acknowledge Kim Adam and Sarah Tirtilas for their strong leadership of technology, not only on the local level but nationally. Kim and Sarah have been sought out to create and facilitate several two day ipad learning conferences around Australia throughout the year. The first part of their tour commences during week eight and nine of this term visiting Adelaide and Perth. They will share how their students are redefining their learning with ipads at Greythorn Primary School. Kim and Sarah are dedicated to researching and implementing the seamless integration of technology into their teaching and learning practices. They have seen first-hand how this strategy has empowered their students with new and innovative ways to take ownership of their learning, while also producing high levels of learning. They have successfully mentored Greythorn staff and many teachers across Australia. We congratulate and wish Kim and Sarah all the best with their conference engagements. The Year 6 students, teachers and parents travelled to Portsea Camp on Tuesday morning for their, 4 day, 3 night camp. From all reports they are having a terrific time and enjoying the weather and beach environment. We wish Maria K (4R) all the best as she swims at the Regional Swimming Sports this Friday 13 th March. Well done Maria on your successes in swimming this year. The school grounds are in constant need of care and attention. I am sure you are all aware of the Working Bee planned for this Saturday 14 th March. This will be a great opportunity to provide some much needed maintenance to garden beds and surrounding areas. Please try to find an hour or so to come along between 9.00am and noon, meet up with other families and contribute to keeping our grounds in good shape. I would like to sincerely thank Yelka Moloney for undertaking to organise working bees this year. School Council Elections Following our recent call for nominations for School Council, I am pleased to announce our newly appointed School Councillors. Parent Member Category Rob Camm, Karen Teo, Karen Dickson Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Liz Miller, Vicky Poulton As the number of nominations did not exceed the number of vacancies in both categories there will be no need for a ballot. I congratulate these successful candidates and look forward to working with them on School Council. Greythorn Primary School No Reading Avenue, North Balwyn Telephone: Fax: Website: greythorn.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au OSHCLUB Principal: Geoff Agnew

2 Wednesday 11 March Chess Club at 1.00pm in the Year 5 area Thursday 12 March Garden Club at 1.00pm in the Gazebo Friday 13 March Remaining Family Photos will be taken today from 9.00am Friday 13 March Year 6 Camp returns at approximately 3.30pm Saturday 14 March Term One Working Bee 9.00am pm Tuesday 17 March Yarra Valley Water school visit Year 3 and 4 Wednesday 18 March Chess Club at 1.00pm in the Year 5 area Wednesday 18 March Year 3 to Carey Sports am Wednesday 18 March PFA Meeting at 7.30pm in the Staffroom Thursday 19 March Year 4 Carey Sports am Thursday 19 March Garden Club at 1.00pm in the Gazebo Tuesday 24 March Richmond Football Club players Leadership talk with Senior School students and staff pm Wednesday 25 March Chess Club at 1.00pm in the Year 5 area Thursday 26 March Garden Club at 1.00pm in the Gazebo Friday 27 March Term One finishes - Students dismissed at 2.30pm Monday 13 April School commences at 8.55am Wednesday 15 April Year 5 Camp (students return on Friday 17 April) Friday 17 April Parent Helper Briefing at 3.00pm in the Staffroom Wednesday 22 April Year 4 Camp (students return on Friday 24 April) Tuesday 28 April Year 1 Swimming commences (concludes 8 May) Tuesday 28 April Prep Year 6 Musica Viva - Sounds Baroque visiting performance Wednesday 29 April Chess Club at 1.00pm in the Year 5 area Monday 11 May Cross Country Fun Run at Greythorn Park Monday 11 May Prep 2016 Information Session and Tour in the Hall at 7.00pm Saturday 16 May Prep 2016 Information Session and Tour in the Hall at 9.30am Thursday 25 June Curriculum Day - Reporting to Parents

3 School Photo Day Sibling photos that were not taken on Photo Day Thursday 26th February will be taken during the morning of Friday 13th March French News FRENCH CLUB EASTER BOXES Come along next Tuesday 17th March with your box and create a beautiful treasure to take home for Easter. We have lovely materials for you to transform your little box into something wondrous. Bring your pencil cases (making sure your gluesticks and scissors are inside), and any other special things that you may want to use. See you at 1.00pm in the French Room. Mme Holt, Sara, Jasmine and the French Club Committe Canteen Bites Canteen Menu - March 2015 Please note that we have had to make a change to the Canteen Menu advertised last week. Please find attached the current 2015 Canteen Menu. Copies are available at the office. Please find below the Roster for Canteen duty for Thursday 12th March to Wednesday 25th March Thursday 12 March Friday 13 March Monday 16 March Tuesday 17 March Wednesday 18 March Thursday 19 March Friday 20 March Monday 23 March Tuesday 24 March Wednesday 25 March Fiona Casey / URGENT - Marianne Diennes Lydia Winstanley Monica Creedon / URGENT - Wilson Shum If you are able to assist at all, please complete the attached Canteen Volunteer form or contact Lynne on (After hours) or lynnescraft@hotmail.com. Thank you. Student Banking School Banking - every FRIDAY except the last day of term. SCHOOL BANKING TROPHY: Congratulations to 2V who again won the School Banking Trophy this week! Who will win this week - will it be 2V again to make it a hat trick? Kirrily Turnbull & Elena Berrell School Banking Co-ordinators johnkirrily@yahoo.co.uk PFA News PFA Meeting Just a reminder that the PFA meeting is on Wednesday 18th March 2015 at 7.30pm in the Staffroom. All are welcome to attend.

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