Stanhope Primary School Newsletter Learning Success Respect Citizenship Principal: Christine Owen Ph. 5857 2514 Mobile. 0419 548 318 stanhope.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.facebook.com/stanhopeps Issue 34 : October 29th, 2015 Celebrating Indigenous Culture On Wednesday morning Uncle Rick Ronnan, spoke to our students about a wide range of Indigenous culture and Information. There was a huge range of artefacts and photos and lots of good discussion, questions and answers. Students discovered that some of them had seen things such as significant scar trees and burial trees in their journeys with family and at other times. The various languages spoken around this local and surrounding areas were introduced, the laws and lore of clans and tribes, totems, corroboree, all were introduced and explained by Uncle Rick. For anyone wanting to know a little bit more, this site is a good start: http://www.vaclang.org.au There are links to various other areas of interest and other related organisations that provide information on our indigenous history and culture, as well as current reports and findings. Don t forget! (as if ) This coming Monday 2 nd, is a student free day and Tuesday is a public holiday, so students will return to school on Wednesday 4 th. Teachers will be using Monday to prepare for 2016, begin end of semester reporting and a number of other important work requirements. This is a busy term, so it will be important to keep an eye on things coming up, through announcements at assemblies, Facebook, the newsletter etc. Dates to Remember Thursday 29th October Friday 30th October Monday 2nd Tuesday 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th Friday 6th P-2 Movie Night ART 3-6 Kid s Cup 2.45pm PUPIL FREE DAY MELBOURNE CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY School Council 7.00pm LIBRARY Graduation Meeting with Grade 6 Parents Tabloid Sports P-2 Wednesday 11th Thursday 12th Friday 13th Remembrance Day Scholastic Book Fair ART P-2 Legendairy Community Celebration 11am Recreation Reserve Scholastic Book Fair ART 3-6 Scholastic Book Fair Inspiring lifelong learning
P-2 Movie Night P-2 students are remaining at school tonight for the annual Movie Night. Families can collect students at 8.30pm. Thank you to Parents Club who have organised the feeding of this hungry lot! Mrs O Out and About! I will be out of the school today and tomorrow, so please speak to Miss H if there is anything urgent. I will be at the Campaspe Network Principals Wellbeing conference today and tomorrow I will be attending the High Performance Learning /Culture program with the other small schools in our cluster. This is aimed at making sure that our students have access to the highest quality teaching and learning, regardless of their geographic location. Men s Shed Grade 3-6 students spent yesterday afternoon at the Men s Shed, helping prepare decorations for the community. This is a reminder of just how close Christmas is! Kids Cup The running of the Kids Cup will take place tomorrow at 2.45pm. Families and friends are invited to attend this spectacle! Participants and contenders are asked to wear colourful shirts, sashes or hats. Judge s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into! Following the running of the Kids Cup will be the regular school assembly. Grade 3, 4, 5, & 6 would like to invite you to be in our audience for a fun-filled afternoon of Family Feud. In the commercial breaks we will be presenting infomercials we have created. WHEN: Monday 9 th WHERE: grade 3-6 classroom TIME: 2.15-3.15 Regional Basketball and Softball Championships Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the basketball & softball championships due to limited numbers wanting to attend. Thanks very much to all those who were able to volunteer to drive students or be an official. Hopefully we will be able to attend this competition in the future. Thanks, Mrs Foley
P-2 2 Shared Learning About Respecting People s Feelings... and Maths!
Learning: Samantha, Jack D., Shylee, Taylah, Tia, Wil, Rachael, William Ponton, Tyler Schade, Liam. Congratulations! Applications are now open for the Portsea Camp. Dates: 11th January 2016 / 17th January 2016. For children aged 9-12 years. Cost: $327.00 per child. Applications close 10th December 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. For further details please contact Avis Weller, Stanhope Lions Club. Phone: 5854 6383 or Mobile: 0409 438 386.
PARENTS CLUB What s coming up: Lunch Order Days Wednesday 18th : Morning tea, jelly cups or cupcakes Friday 11th December : Hot dog in a roll or cocktail franks Scholastic Book Fair 11th, 12th and 13th Slice Drive Order forms will be sent home the first week in Christmas Raffle Donations can be placed in the red tub at the back of the staffroom any time between now and the end of term. Crazy Hair Day WOW Reminder about Give me 5 for kids put all your loose change into the tin in the office. It is closing on Friday 30th October.
ALL NEWSLETTER ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE IN WRITING BY 9AM WEDNESDAY TO GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THAT WEEKS EDITION Stanhope Primary School students present a night of Christmas Carols on Monday 14 th December. BBQ tea available from 6.00 pm til 6.50pm Carols start promptly at 7.00pm. BYO blanket or chairs. All students need to wear a Christmas hat. A notice with tear off form will be sent home soon! DISCLAIMER The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, and Stanhope Primary School do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department or The School for the accuracy of information contained in advertisements