www.drouinsouth.vic.edu.au DATES TO REMEMBER: 2017 Thursday 25th May District Cross Country Monday 12th June Queens Birthday Public Holiday Monday July 24th to Wednesday July 26th CYC City Camp May 19th, 2017 No. 14 Student of the Week Ryely: For his fantastic effort to complete set tasks to the best of his ability. Lucinda: For excellence in composing and editing her descriptive writing. Abbey : For her super hard work striving to reach her writing goals! Zoe : For fabulous writing about the responsible pet ownership incursion. Laura : Using excellent multiplication and division strategies and showing empathy towards other students. Haidee: For excellent preparation towards her speciality oral presentation. Mitchell: for demonstrating a positive have a go attitude when preparing his oral presentation. School Contact number: 5627 6286 Email: drouin.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Eve: For using creative ideas to develop a powerful narrative.. 1
Dear Parents and Guardians Principal s Report Positive School-Wide Behaviour In last week s newsletter I introduced our 4 school expectations that will be the focus of our classroom and playground behaviour. These 4 expectations are Respectful, Proud, Safe, Learners. These expectations will be taught explicitly across the school and very soon students will be acknowledged for displaying these expectations with special tokens that can be redeemed for. Being RESPECTFUL in the playground includes: Looking after equipment and returning it. Taking turns and playing fairly. Use manners with everyone. Solve problems by talking them through. Cross-Country Well done once again to all the students who participated in the school cross-country last Friday. Mr Moore has now been able to finalise the 36 representatives who will participate in the Division Cross-Country at Chairo school next Thursday 25th May. Students who have been selected will receive a note with further details. Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 placegetters from our school event in the near future. Education Week Education Week will be celebrated across Victoria next week. As part of the week we are inviting potential 2018 Prep families to come for a school tour on Wednesday 24th May at 9.30 to 10.30am. If you know of any new families for next year, please make them aware of this. Sam Wells Equestrian Congratulations to Sam Wells who participated in the inter-schools equestrian event last Friday. Sam competed strongly and placed 2nd in two stages of the event. Hats/Scarves Hats are not compulsory at present however students may still wear the school hats if they wish. Navy blue beanies are also acceptable. Should children wear a scarf it must be navy blue to match the school uniform. Michael Smith Principal 2
On Friday the 12th of May Sam competed in an Interschool Show Jumping competition representing Drouin South Primary School. The event was held at Hillcrest Christian College. Sam placed 2nd in two phases in the Intermediate section. Jumping 75cm-85cm against Primary & Secondary students. Our OSHC Pen Pals Program has begun! We will be sending off our first lot of letters next Friday, so if you haven't already forms must be returned before then for your child to participate. If you need a new form please speak to an OSHC Educator about extra copies. 3
Mother s Day Children in F/1B blew as much love as they could muster to their adored mums this Mother s Day. From all of us in the classroom, we hope ALL mums had a beautiful Mother s Day and wish you all a year full of love and merriment! 4
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The Drouin South PFF is running a Pie Drive this year through Out Of Dough in Morwell. There is a variety of pies to choose from including family, individual and mini pies in both sweet and savoury flavours. If you would like to place an order, forms need to be retuned to the office by no later than Wednesday 14th of June. The pies will be delivered to the students on Monday 26th of June. More order forms can be found at the office. On Friday, the 12 th of May, Drouin South Primary School held our annual Cross Country event in glorious autumn conditions. Thank you to all staff members and students who assisted on the day (checkpoints, data entry, Icy Poles, markers, setting up and collecting cones) and the parents who came along to support their students. The house with the most points for the day was Gold, closely followed by Red, Green and Blue. The top 6 students in each age group will compete at the Division Cross Country event, which will be held on Thursday the 25 th of May at Chairo Christian College. I have included a list of the top 6 students in each of the age groups and year levels (no Division races for the prep-year 3 students). A special mention to three students who broke our school records on the day. 6
Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6 th Prep Jackson Oscar William Jack Kyle Hudson Prep Olivia Ainsley Kyana Penelope Jade Milla Year 1 Taj Harley Lincoln Jaspar Liam Ryder Year 1 Abbey Ella Ashley Mia India- Amelia Rose Year 2 Tyler Jake Dylan Archie Lachlan Tarkyn Year 2 Summah Gabriella n/a n/a n/a n/a Year 3 Jhy Mitchell Q Dane Chadd Aiden Deegan Year 3 9/10 Max James Travis Declan Mason Jharyn 9/10 Chloe Darcy Tara Haidee Olivia Lela 11 Harrison Blake Jack Anthony David Alex 11 Hayley Teagan Chloe Ella Danielle Amelia Kira Montana Amy Tahlia Dakoda Courtney 12/13 12/13 Joe Riggio Jackson Ryan Andrew Bradley Bryce Ainsley Jordyn Sharni Jada Kelly Eryn 7
Do you have any unused instruments at home? Perhaps a guitar, keyboard or some percussion equipment (no toys such as guitar hero). You may even know of someone with an unused piano? We are looking to build our resources so our students have access to a variety of musical experiences. If you think you can help, please see Mrs Moore. Prizes Wanted We are asking for donations of small items in good condition eg. Small toys etc. That could be used for a lucky dip prize for students following school expectations consistently. If you have any items that may be suitable, please send them into the school office. Thank you. Pure Bred blue heeler puppies Beautiful nature Both parents from family friendly homes. Available in 1-2 weeks Contact Tara on 0419 368 204 8