Dear Parents

The start of the year has been a smooth one at Thomastown

Primary and students have settled really quickly to work and routines.

It is especially pleasing to see students behaving in accordance with our

School Values and Rights, both in the classroom and the yard.

When walking past or into rooms, children are obviously engaged in and

enjoying their learning.

Our senior students are busy taking part in trials and practising for the

Athletic Sports on 11th March. It is great to see pupils engaging in

regular fitness and physical activities.

‘Free Fruit Fridays’ are proving popular with students and providing a

healthy, nutritious snack to enjoy. Hopefully, this will encourage all

children to eat fruit as a regular part of their diet.

Thanks to parents for ensuring that their child has a broad-brimmed hat

to wear this term. It is certainly a necessity on the hot days we have

been experiencing.

Jill Mitchell

Principal

The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl The ‘Wonderful World Of Roald Dahl’ performance

for the whole school is this Friday 27th February.

The cost is $9 per student. It is essential that all students attend.

Money needs to be paid to school by

tomorrow.

Principal’s Message Issue No.4

Thomastown

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Timeline 2015

MONDAY

23rd February

School Council

nominations close

TUESDAY

24th February

Swimming Program for children in

grades 3/4/5/6

Uniform Shop

10am to 11am

WEDNESDAY

25th February

No School for Preps

THURSDAY

26th February

School Banking

Tennis for 5/6T

Homework Club

3.30 - 4.30pm

FRIDAY

27th February

Roald Dahl Performance

whole school 11.30am

Cost is $9 per student

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No Hat - Play in the Shade

Our ‘No Hat - Play in the Shade’ policy is now in effect.

During terms 1 and 4 children need to wear a hat when they are outside.

Please ensure your child/children have a school hat and that it has their

name clearly printed on it.

Value Stars for week ending 20th February:

Nathan Prep/1V Qamar A. 5/6T Farzad Prep/1D

Elina Prep/1D Shehani 1/2B Mohammed R. 4/5M

Inas 5/6S Daksh 3/4C Najla 3/4C

Class of

2015

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Grade 6 Parents - Spare T-shirts

There are 2 spare “Class of 2015” T-shirts Royal Blue available at the office.

C14……….$20

C16……….$20

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Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will be open tomorrow at 10am-11am.

Learning Support Teacher – Sue Lauder Are there some things about the school that you don’t understand?

Would you like some hints on how to help your child with reading, writing, maths etc.?

Mrs Sue Lauder is our Learning Support Teacher. She is at the school every Tuesday.

Her job is to help you help your children learn. If you would like to talk with Sue just complete and return the form below for an appointment or have a chat

if you see her on Tuesdays walking around before school.

Interpreters are available. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Parent’s Name: ________________________________ Contact Number ______________________

Child’s name: _________________________________ Grade: ____

Preferred time for an appointment. (Please Circle)

9.00 10.00 11.30 12.30

Interpreter required Yes No Language required: _______________________

Homework Club

Homework club for students in Grades 3-6 will be starting on Thursday 26th February from

3.30 - 4.30pm for senior students.

Prep/1’s Need Your Help

For our integrated unit the Prep/1’s are exploring materials and we are asking for old

magazines to be brought in for cutting up.

If you have any at home you no longer need, could you please leave them at the office or drop

them off at the Prep/1 classrooms.

Canteen is Open

The canteen will reopen this week and be open for window sales only,

from Monday to Friday.

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FAMILY COOKING PROGRAM

As part of our Learning Support program parents will be invited to come to school and cook something

with their child and three friends.

Sessions will be held in the canteen every Tuesday at 2.30 for about an hour.

Parents will be asked to provide a recipe for something simple that they can make with the children in

about an hour.

THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS.

This is a wonderful opportunity to have fun with your child and to see how cooking ‘bakes’ learning.

If you would like to be part of this program please complete the form below and return to school as soon

as possible.

Regards,

Sue Lauder,

Learning Support Teacher.

______________________________________________________________________________________

FAMILY COOKING PROGRAM

I would like to participate in the Family Cooking Program.

My Name: __________________________________

Contact Number: ____________________________

Child’s Name: _______________________________ Grade: ________

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