ISSUE 23 – 31st July, 2015 Office Hours - 8:30am to 4:00pm - Monday to Thursday

8:30am to 3:30pm - Friday

CALENDAR OF EVENTS PFA FUNDRAISING EVENTS AUGUST 5th 8th 10th 12th 12th 20th 27th 28th

28th

Gr 6 Morass Excursion Chinese Students arrive School Council Finance Meeting School Council Meeting Bush Dance 6:00pm to 8:00pm Preps Chinese Restaurant excursion Preps Fire Station excursion Pupil free day PFA TRIVIA NIGHT

August 28th September 4th October 10th October November PUPIL FREE DAYS

Trivia Night. Fathers’ Day Stall & Breakfast Dahlsens BBQ 2016 Fundraising calendar Art Show (Melb Cup w/end)

Friday August 28th Friday December 18th

TERM 1 - Thursday January 29

th to Friday March

27th

TERM 2 - Monday April 13

th to Friday June 26

th TERM 3 - Monday July 13

th to Friday September

18th

TERM 4 - Monday October 5th to Friday December 18

th

BLUE HOUSE RED HOUSE GOLD HOUSE GREEN HOUSE

Hello Everyone,

Thankyou everyone for your support of this year’s Bookfair. We have

had a very busy admin area this week as people browse through the

books and goodies. It has been wonderful watching families looking

through the books, discussing the authors and titles and then selecting

the books they are going to buy. Fantastic effort everyone.

A reminder that you can bring your Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers into the school

office. There is a box to put your stickers or your sheet into. There is also a Paynesville

Primary School box in the supermarket. This is a simple way for our school to secure

new sports equipment.

Daniella Boucher catches water that goes through Kate Radford – Kate has recovered!

Mr Floyd found his missing jocks!!!

Grade 5 Excursion to the Bairnsdale Morass

The grade 5 and 6 classes have been learning about birds. As a part of this work they have had guest

speakers talking to them at school about the types of birds found in our local area. On Wednesday the

grade 5 students went to the Morass where they met with East Gippsland Water staff and learned

about the process of treating water and the role that the Morass plays in that. The students then

walked through the Morass with local bird watching expert Chris Healey. Chris showed the students

how to identify and observe birds. The students loved the day and they enjoyed the boardwalk out to

the bird hide. Who would have guessed that Brock Liversidge and Chris Healey hare a love of Birds of

Paradise and they are both very knowledgeable about them. Finally – the grade 5 stduents would like

to thank Jacqui Teague (Ayla’s mum), Peter Blackwell (Jorja’s dad) and Mel Selleck (Tom’s mum) for

coming on the excursion to support the students. Well done everyone. PS – after the Morass visit the

grade 5 class went to the Archery Park where they played Laser Tag! For the record the best female

player was Jacqui who set a record score. It was a wonderful day that reminded us that there are many

wonderful places to visit right on our doorstep.

Chris, Brock and Isaac bird watching at the Morass.

$2 TACO Tuesday: Next Tuesday Aug 4th

The Student Representative Council has been busy developing their latest school event – TACO

Tuesday. If your child would like a TACO please return the form attached to the office on Monday

morning. TACO’s are filled with mince. Cheese, salsa and lettuce are available to be added. A special

thankyou to Jacqui and Ian Pearson who have kindly offered to shop and cook!

Bush Dance Coming Up: Wednesday Aug 12th 6pm – 8pm

Families are invited to join us in the school hall for a good old fashioned bush dance. Local bush band “Just

Fiddling Around” will be playing and a good night will be had by all. There is no cost – just bring your dancing

shoes.

Basketball Results this week

What a fantastic night at the basketball on Tuesday night.

The Paynesville Blue Girls played the Flames and won by a single point in a very closely fought game. Special

mention must go to Elizabeth Stevens who played a terrific game – an out of bounds specialist!

The Paynesville Gull Girls played the Go Girls and won by 4 points. Luke would like to highlight Jessica Stevens

who played her best game of the season.

The Paynesville Blue Boys played Fast and Furious in the game of the season so far. In a game that kept

everyone on the edge of their seat we eventually won by 2 points. It was the little guys – Harper, Lachie L, Gus

and Andrew who really set the tone with excellent defence. If you ever want to feel old and slow – come a long

and watch Kohan play basketball – he is amazing.

The Paynesville Gull Boys played the Wild Cats in another tough game. In the end Paynesville lost by 19 points.

Steven McKinnon had a great game with Ben Bockmann grabbing a bagful of rebounds.

Well done everyone!!!

Our Chinese friends arrive on August 8th. They will be tired after their 14

hour flight.

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST

9:00am to 12:30pm 8 BURDEN PLACE, PAYNESVILLE

MOVING HOUSE – ALL ITEMS MUST GO

FURNITURE HOUSEHOLD GOODS

CHILDREN’S TOYS GIRLS CLOTHING

MENS AND LADIES CLOTHING

NO EARLY SALES

WEDNESDAY MUSIC PROGRAM VACANCIES

Vacancies exist in flute and Bass Guitar for interested families. Lessons are held Wednesday’s after school with Gerry Ciavarella. Please see the office if you require further information.

SPARE COSTUMES If anyone has spare

costumes, skirts, tops

dresses, or any type of

costume that is no longer

room could we please

have them in Room 1.

They can be big, small or

even accessories.

Thank you. Zara & Chloe

TACO TUESDAY ORDER FORM $2 each Student Name Tacos x _____ Student Name Tacos x _____ Student Name Tacos x _____

Money enclosed $_________