October 27th— Week 3, Term 4, Issue 33

MYRNIONG SCHOOL VALUES

Co-Operation Respect Acceptance

Resilience Do Your Best

MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct 26th Thu - School Banking Oct 27th Fri - Book Raffle - Ice Cream /Icy Pole Friday - Kanga 8’s—Grade 6 Oct 28th Sat - Trivia Night—Myrniong Hall 7pm start Oct 30th Mon - School Assembly– 9:10-9:30 (Grade 3/4L) - Grade 6 Science Exc — Melb Oct 31st Tue - Active After School 3:30-4:30 (Minor Games) Nov 1st Wed - Newsletter Nov 2nd Thu - School Banking Nov 3rd Fri - Myrniong Cup - Special Lunch Day - Book Raffle - Ice Cream / Icy Pole Friday Nov 6th Mon - Report Writing Day Nov 7th Tue - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

SCHOOL CONCERT—Wed 13th December

Tickets for this year’s School Concert will go on

sale on Monday 30th October at 8:30am from

our School Office. Tickets will be $10 per adult

and $5 per child, family tickets are $25 (2 adults

and 2 children). The venue is the same as last

year—St Bernard’s Primary School, Bacchus

Marsh. This is a fully seated venue.

F-1 W F-1V

Logan S - for doing his best and writing a fantastic narrative.

Marlie C - for writing an amazing creative narrative.

Grade 2C Grade 3I

Ari D - for trying his best during “Big

Write”.

Grade 3/4L Grade 4/5 BN

Cayd Y—for “Doing his Best” in all areas of learning.

Ivy O - Settling in well to ‘Myrniong’ and always being positive.

Grade 5M

Koko BD - for always doing her

best and for co-ordinating the

‘Walk to School’ program

Grade 6K

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Lennon D Trae G Rohan S

Koko BD Ryan L Annaya K

Grace R Rylie R Lachlan B

Cooper O Jack F Dexter W

Jacob R Noah M Jack M

Beth D Jaxson B

A.B.N 18 297 726 276

Principal: Mr. Allan Peach

School Council President: Ainsley Bellette

Blow St Myrniong, 3341

Phone: (03) 5368 7232

Outside Hours Care: Phone (03) 5368 7027

Oscar M - for his fantastic ‘Big

Write’ piece.

Tess M - for up-levelling her writing by adding extra information

“ One day at a time, build a great

attendance foundation”

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PRINCIPAL AWARDS

FOUNDATION TRANSITION DATES:

Friday 10th November 9:30 -11am. Meet your buddy and have a school

tour, then share stories and play games with them.

Friday 24th November 9:30-11am. Specialist class in art, music or sport.

Parents to meet with teachers for an information session in the Library

followed by morning tea in the staffroom.

Friday 8th December 9:30-11am. Explore Investigations with teachers and

learn about the different areas.

CRICKET T20—BIG BLAST

This Friday, 12 Grade 6 girls and 12 Grade 6 boys will travel to Ballarat to

compete in the annual T20 Big Blast competition at Victoria Park. Both

teams will play 3 games against other schools with the aim of making the

final. The children have been training hard for this event and are really

looking forward to it. A special thankyou to all the parents who have

offered to assist with transporting the children to and from Ballarat.

Greg Kitchen.

SWIMMING

Swimming will be offered to all of our students again this year. The cost of

swimming will be $100.00 Permission forms will be sent home this week. It

commences on Monday 13th—Thursday 16th November and Monday

20th—Thursday 23rd November. Payment must be paid prior to com-

mencing lessons.

YOUNG LEADER ASPIRING LEADER

2018 ENROLMENTS

Due to the high level of interest,

our school is currently accepting

enrolments for the 2018 School

Year.

SCHOOL

BANKING

A reminder, tomorrow is our

last School Banking Day

For Term 3

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!

Angus P Emily B

ONLY 1 LEFT

Our school has 1 X 2017 framed Richmond Premiership print for sale

Limited Edition, Certificate of Authenticity supplied

Titled “Destiny” Only $160—AFL Licenced

ROAD SAFETY

We are reminding all road users in and around our school to obey road

rules at all times. Be alert, be patient, take your time and use common

sense. Your support is paramount in reinforcing “Road Safety” and

keeping everyone safe.

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MUSIC

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Adam H - for always having a positive

attitude during ‘Concert Practice’

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Jan-Mar

46%

Apr-June

65%

July-Sep

75%

Oct-Dec

Booklist

Vol Levy

TOTAL LEVIES PAID TO DATE:

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

MYRNIONG HALL

SEATS AVAILABLE—Contact the school office and we can put you onto a table

START : 7PM Sharp

DRESS : Themed / Fancy Dress

COST : $20 per person

BYO Drinks & Nibbles

RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE SENT HOME THIS WEEK

AND WILL ALSO BE SOLD ON THE NIGHT

“A NIGHT TO REMEMBER “

Raffles

GAMES Live

Auctions

Great

Prizes

FUN

AUCTION ITEMS

1 metre of wood including delivery (Premium Sugar gum) Spring Lamb – Dressed, ready for the table or deep freeze Winz – Limited Edition print of Australia’s greatest ever race horse, individually

numbered, and certificate of authenticity supplied.

Wine Package – 2 dozen bottles of mixed whites, reds, quality wines from a variety of wine makers. Outstanding Value.

Mystery Box- A box filled with vouchers, items, refreshments and even chocolates. Battle of Gallipoli – Limited Edition, Numbered, Certificate of Authenticity, Beautifully framed, collectors item.

Western Bulldogs – Team of the Century, Jamie Cooper print, signed by artist,

Certificate of Authenticity supplied.

Mohammed Ali - “Rumble in the Jungle” – Limited Edition, Certificate of Authenticity. School Desk – Original Myrniong Primary School Desk, only one known still to exist. Bradman – Limited Edition, Certificate of Authenticity. Dusty Martin – Signed, Certificate of Authenticity. Patrick Dangerfield – Signed, Certificate of Authenticity. Richmond Premiership 2017 Anzac – Spirit of Anzac with vile of sand from Gallipoli beach. RSL endorsed. Essendon Premiership – Featuring all premiership players, Certificate of Authen-

ticity, Limited Edition.

Ultimate Dinning Package – Delicious 5 course meal with beverages served at your house, prepared and cooked by Award Winning Chef, served by a very

enthusiastic and Talented Waiter.

If you are not attending our School Trivia Night and wish to place a bid for any of the following items,

you can contact the school office and leave your bid

LOST PROPERTY

Could everyone please check our Lost Property basket (located in our first aid room) as there are numerous

items in the basket that must have an owner.

ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM

As part of our “Artists in Schools Program”, Ms Phillipa Osborne-Smith will be working with several groups of

children to complete our next mural. The mural will be painted on our water tanks behind the Multi-Purpose

Shed and have an “Australiana” theme

BOOKFAIR - BARB

Thank you to everyone who purchased books, pens etc, at our recent Bookfarir. Our sales totalled $3009.00

which allowed us to make purchases of resources for our school library to the value of $1000.

Friday 3rd November - $5.00

Name:_______________ Class:_______

1 x Toasted Sandwich Cheese or Ham & Cheese

1 x Chocolate Cup Cake (with icing)

1 x Prima

Extra Sandwich $1.00

Orders must be returned by Wednesdsay 1st November

NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED due to catering

The 23rd running of the Myrniong Cup will take place on Friday 3rd November. We are asking that all students, staff, parents and friends to

come to our school dressed for a day at the “Myrniong Races.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

9:30 Fashions on the field

10:00 Running of the Myrniong Cup

10:15 Presentation of Trophies

THE RACE THAT STOPS THE WESTERN FREEWAY!

Myrniong Cup Field for 2017

1. The Bride - Has had an exceptional year, winning everything that she has entered.

Big Chance.

2. Dasher - Very speedy type that always gets the job done. Will be there abouts.

3. Sebastopol Flyer - newcomer to the Myrniong track, early indication is that she will

go the distance. Chance!

4. Amazing Grace - Very experienced campaigner who will give a great sight.

5. The Turtle - Certainly follows the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race”. Chance if

starts the race early, fitness a huge concern.

6. Yellow and Black - Much improved type who has got the “Pep” back in his step.

Crowd favourite who will be sure to be in the finish.

7. Mr Rrrr - Newcomer to the Myrniong way racing, has settled in well and will be fin-

ishing strongly.

8. Lightning Les - If he runs like he drives, slow and steady, he will only be making up

the numbers, fitness is a big worry.

9. One Hundred and Eighty - Very honest performer who always does her best. One to

watch, will be a popular winner.

10.Scott the Builder - Second attempt to win the Cup, was very unlucky last year but

distance and fitness is a worry. Had a great win at Punt Road recently.

11. Bustling Ben - Colorful newcomer to the Myrniong circuit, has been impressing in

track work, could be the surprise packet.

12. Einstein - has created a huge impression in track work, will look the winner at some

stage.

13. Greybeard - As the name suggests, a veteran performer who has run in all 22 cups. Has been trained for this race and the smart money says he will win. Stable very con-fident and he can produce.

14. Gordon Flyer - has been freshened up for this race and connections are very confi-

dent of a win, will definitely run the distance.

15. Non Fiction—has been preparing for this race at the Toolern Vale racetrack, big rep-

utation and definitely one to watch.

16. Jetstar Jill - International traveller who always gives her best, sure to be in the finish.

17. Wrecking Ball - providing the jockey can keep this talented runner focused, this could

be the year that talking the talk gets results. Sure to be heard!

18. Dollars and Cents - Always presents in peak condition, has been training for this race

for 12 months, has crunched the numbers, can win! Value Runner.

19. Back in Black - Very enthusiastic performer who will make presence felt. It’s a long

way to the top, can he make it.

20. Last Post - Very talented performer who always gives her best. Sure to be trumpet

ing a home with a big finish.

21. Picasso—Very colourful performer who has done the “hard yards” in training. Sure

to be trained to the minute and this could be the year. One to watch.

22. Just a Jester - Has kept a low profile, but sure is ready to produce on the day. Bu-

ninyong form is good but up against much stronger opposition at Myrniong. Value

runner.

23. Mum’s Pride - Will be final race before retiring, has been racing in great form and

sure to be in the finish. Big chance.

24. The Groom - Has been talking up his chances and abilities. Failed to make the final

of Dunnstown recently and fitness is a worry. Could have his mind on other things.

Take on trust.