Issue No: 9

23rd April 2015

THE DORSET EDITION INSPIRE ACHIEVE SUCCEED

From the Principal’s Desk Rescorla Avenue, Croydon 3136

phone: 9725 5038

www.dorsetps.vic.edu.au

dorset.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Diary Dates April

Fri 24th

9.10am ANZAC Day Assembly

Grade 5/6 Interschool Sports

Mon 27th

Prep Science Incursion

Wed 29th Prep Fire Brigade Incursion

May

Fri 1

st No hats required - mandatory

September through to April

only

Wed 6th

7 - 8pm Prep Readiness

Evening

Fri 8th

Mothers Day Stall

18th

- 22nd Educa6on Week

Wed 20th

Educa6on Day Open

A9ernoon & Evening

Wed 27th

6.45 - 7.30pm Governance

and Community &

Development Mee6ng

7.30pm School Council

Mee6ng

Thurs 21st Internet Safety Awareness

Presenta6on

6.30pm Staffroom

June

Tue 2

th Grade 1 & 2 Scienceworks

Excursion

Mon 8th

Public Holiday

Wed 10th

Revolu6on Day (French)

Sun 14th

10am - 2pm Working Bee

Fri 26th

End of Term 2

Exciting, Exciting, Exciting At the moment I am gathering quotes to

refurbish the library. There is lots to be done

and I am looking forward to comple6ng this

project and obtaining a modern new age

resource centre. I have spoken to some

parents regarding ideas or sugges6ons and

will be speaking to the school leaders as

well. The Resource Centre will be an invi6ng

place for children to explore literacy or

enhance their research skills. This project

has created a lot of excitement amongst the

staff and the children and a9er talking to

parents they are excited too! Can’t wait to

see it in full swing!

ANZAC Day Assembly On Friday at 9.10am there will be a special

assembly to commemorate ANZAC day and

pay respect to all that helped protect our

Country. All parents and friends are most

welcome to aEend this special assembly. To

help prepare the children for this event it

would be good to have a chat to them about

the significance of ANZAC day and why we

honour these people and all their efforts.

Professional Development As part of our Learning Journey Jodi Wilkins,

Shannon Young, Jus6n Mackay and I will be

aEending a Leadership Conference held at

the Bastow Ins6tute - Leading

Transforma6ve Conflict Resolu6on. We will

be aEending the Conference Wednesday,

Thursday and Friday. In my absence Geoff

Gowans with Steve Lynch’s support will be

taking care of the school. If you have any

concerns/issues please see Steve/Geoff on

these days. I am looking forward to this PD

to enhance my leadership knowledge in this

area. The Bastow Ins6tute is renown for

delivering high quality programs and courses

which lead to growth and change. I am really

looking forward to being involved in this

conference and transferring what I gain from

it to the school.

School Council School Council is s6ll in need of one co-opt

member. Being on school council can be a

very rewarding experience and enables

members to have a voice. Many significant

decisions are made by council which influence

the direc6on of the school. If you are even

slightly interested, please come and see me

for more details. It is a great opportunity to be

part of the overall school improvement.

Fire Brigade Visit The Fire Brigade visited our Preps on Tuesday.

They really enjoyed the visit and were taught

to stop, drop and roll. It was lovely to hear

from the Fire Officers that our Prep children

were very seEled and listened carefully. What

a wonderful compliment. Thanks Steve and

his Prep team for organising this visit and

ensuring our Preps are “seEled and listening

carefully”.

Reminder If you have received a permission note to see

the chaplain please sign it and return it to

school asap. If you would like to speak to

Dave, he is here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dave is available to discuss concerns and

assist in any way possible. A great resource at

the school.

French Day On the 10th June Madame Cecile would like

to have a French day. If parents would like to

be part of this event or have any sugges6ons

please see Cecile. Madame has many

wonderful ideas in mind but needs some

support to ensure this is a successful day. Any

help would be most appreciated.

Happy Reading!

Palma Coppa

Principal

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Menu

• Minestrone Soup

• Potato, Chorizo & Egg Salad

• FeEuccine with roast pumpkin, feEa

and roqueEe pesto

• Anzac Biscuits

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Kitchen News

It has been a great start back a9er the Easter holidays with the kitchen classes. The

students last week were using many harvested items from the garden such as

pumpkin, rocket, silverbeet, mint, basil, different varie6es of beans and melon.

They made a delicious pasta dish which they all enjoyed with roast pumpkin and rocket

pesto, as well as minestrone soup which most students enjoyed and were asking for

more and there was plenty of interest for the Anzac Biscuits!

The grade 3/4 classes are preparing a slightly different menu to the older grades in order to use the many eggs from the chickens. They are

using the eggs with potatoes from the garden and chorizo sausage to make potato salad.

Kitchen sessions are always needing volunteers to assist in supervision of the different groups with the classes to help the sessions run

smoothly and on 6me and help prepare for the next session.

If you can spare some 6me on Tuesdays from 12-1.30pm or on Wednesdays and Thursdays the sessions are 9.30-11am or 12-1.30pm. Your

help is greatly appreciated by students and teachers. It would be great for each session to have regular assistance from volunteers if possible.

Thanks

Gregg Hansford

BREAKFAST CLUB

We are currently looking for a volunteer to run breakfast

club on a Monday morning. If you could spare half an

hour before school on a Monday to cook some toast and

make some warm milo, we would love to

hear from you!

Thank you for your support.

Mothers Day Stall

On Friday 8th May we will be holding our Mother’s Day Stall for

the children to buy a special gi9 for their mum, grandparent or

special person.

All gi9s will be between 50c and $2.00.

Come have a look at what will be available to buy and the

wonderful raffle prizes to be won in the

office foyer.

Thanks from the Fundraising Team.

Easter Raffle

A very big thank you to all our Dorset families

who donated to the Easter Raffle and to all the

helpers who worked hard to put our Easter

baskets together. With over 50 raffles drawn

we raised a massive $ 1160.00.

Well done Dorset! It's greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks,

The Fundraising CommiEee

Chaplain’s Chat with Dave

My Catch Phrase (Part 1)

When my three teenagers were children, it was so easy to

spend most of my 6me telling them what they were doing

wrong. Having three kids within three years meant they

were always up to something. Because I didn’t want to

focus on the nega6ves, I came up with a phrase to help me

look for posi6ves – because that’s who I want them to

become.

Catch them doing something right and tell on

them!

We all want to be no6ced. We repeat ac6ons that get us

aEen6on. That’s human nature. We become the ‘me’ that

gets no6ced. Catching (and praising) your kids for doing the

right thing is very powerful. It can change an aUtude for

life!

You could catch them smiling, sharing, playing, crea6ng,

listening, sleeping, ea6ng or any posi6ve ac6on you want

to see more of in your child. Let them know you saw what

they did and that they are awesome!

Entertainment Books

The advantages of Digital Membership!

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Android smartphone… no Card or Voucher is needed.

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include updated menus and lots of pictures to help learn

more about their business.

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bought your Membership from on social media and via email.

• And just like the Entertainment Book, immediate families can

share on Digital Membership

Pauline Keogh

Heilyn Allsop

Tyler Andrew

Zach BartleE

Mason Bendall

Keira Billimoria

Kayley Brodersen

Merinda Carter

Tia Carter

Mia Colling

Travis Dyer

Zahra Easton

Erin Fordham

Joseph Gospel

Mackenzie Grant

Sam Harward

Mikaela Haw

Student of the Week

Ainslie Heriot

Lachlan HewiE

Aiden Higgins

Abby Holness

A’Cer Hrang Lung

Stuart Klaussner

Jaiya Kutasara

Birthdays

Jordan Bowden

Tyler Bowden

Joshua Dingley

Hannah McKeown

Ksenia Metlenko

Lucas North

Leila Ludekens

Lydia Mangpa

Josh McKenzie

Liam McKeown

Lucas North

Isobel O’Shea

Chloe Olsen

Phoebe Paulin

Brodie PiEaway

Damon Prothero

Kennie Ryan

Ani Seviua

Isabella Smith

Erin Taylor

Ruby Taylor-BarneE

Liam Wilson

Grade 5 & 6 Interschool Sport

On Friday April 24th

children in grades 5&6 will be commencing

the first round of games in the Winter Interschool compe66on.

Games being played this term include football, soccer, netball,

volleyball, bat tennis and so9 ball. The first round is against

Tintern. Games are played approximately between 1-30pm and

2-30 pm.

Games and Venues Football Benson Oval

Soccer Jubilee Park

Open So9ball Tintern

Girls So9ball Tintern

Volleyball Tintern

Bat Tennis Dorset

Girls Netball Dorset

Open Netball Dorset

Congratula6ons to the cricket team who won the Summer

compe66on last term.

Dorset Primary School does not endorse the products or services of any

private adver6ser. No responsibility is accepted by the School for accuracy

of informa6on contained in adver6sements or claims made by them. All

adver6sers must supply a WWC with their adver6sement.

Camp Australia

This week the children have been doing ac6vi6es based on

Aboriginal tradi6onal style designs and colours. Outside play is

always on offer subject to weather condi6ons and staff

numbers. There is also a homework table for those who wish

to stay caught up on their homework.

A reminder that we open at 7:00 a.m. each week morning.

Due to our licencing agreement and insurance policy, we

cannot accept children into our care before this 6me. We close

at 6:00 p.m. and any late pick- ups will incur extra fees. We

apologise for any inconvenience this may present.

Our Dorset Phone: 0417 604 663

Customer Service: 1300 105 343

www.campaustralia.com.au

Dorset P.S. Camp Australia hours:

Before School Hours:

Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

A9er School Hours:

Mon – Fri: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Camp Australia staff.

Apple Man

The apple man will be delivering apples to the school on:

Friday 24th April

He only has available at this early stage:

Granny Smiths $10.00

Pink Lady $10.00

Royal Gala $10.00

Fuji $10.00

Please place orders with Cynthia in the office by Thursday

morning!

Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons a9er school with Daniel James in Kilsyth

Contact : 9723 4390

0413 336 248

www.singustrum.com