Newsletter Drouin West Primary School

'Nurture, Enrich, Inspire, Achieve'

Issue 9/19 Hours of supervision: 8.45am—3:45pm 4th April 2019

P.O. Box 176 Phone: 03 56 251971 535 Main Neerim Road Drouin 3818 Email: drouin.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Drouin West 3818

IMPORTANT DATES EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Mondays Student Banking

Fridays Assembly will be held at 3:00pm in the Multi Purpose room. Parents/guardians/carers and interested community members are most welcome to attend.

Friday April 5th

Last Day Term 1 - students dismissed at 2:30pm

Tuesday 23rd April First day of term 2. An exciting term of learning starts today at 9am. Please be prompt as even a minute or 2 late can disrupt your class.

Tuesday & Wednesday

23rd April & 24th April

ANZAC Day Badges will be for sale at 20 cents each. Available from the grade 5/6A classroom.

Thursday 25th April ANZAC Day - Public Holiday - Student free day

Wednesday 8th May Mother’s Day Stall - Please order you gifts on QKR

Extra Curriculum Activities Activities that are available to students during recess or lunch time.

Mondays Lego Club P-6 in the Multi Purpose Room

Tuesdays Fun and Games - All students are welcome to attend the library during lunch time.

Wednesdays WEDNESDAY- HONEY POT SHOP- in the Multi- Purpose room & RELAYS – On the oval

Thursdays THURSDAY – RELAYS on the oval.

Fridays Choir - Students in years 3 to 6 are welcome to join the choir with parent written permission. Permission forms are available from Mrs. Brown.

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU What a fantastic result.

We are so very grateful to the hard working team who co-ordinated and created the FAIR for everyone to enjoy. Thank you also to the many volunteers who gave their time on the day. A profit of $8,159.00 will be put towards the new technology equipment being made available to students for use in the classrooms.

LUNCH ORDERS

From the 29th April families will be able to order lunches from Alimentos. You will need to download and set up the Flexischools App (please note that our school will not be on Flexischools until about the 15th April) and place your orders by 9:30am on Monday mornings. Please read the information provided about the new system and the delicious menu that Alimentos will have available.

From The Principal’s Office

Last week at the Assembly, we announced that we made a rough estimate of $6700 profit from our fair, however we are

pleased to announce we actually made $8,159.00 , this is

amazing and will definitely help improve our ICT resources. Thank you to all the families who supported our fair once again! Don’t forget, early dismissal tomorrow. Take care and happy holidays.

Term one has come to an end and what a great term it has been! It has been an interesting term with some excellent learning and events happening.

As staff this week, we spent some time reflecting and celebrating the learning growth our students have made. Holidays have come at a good time though, with the weather, fires and normal intensive learning happening, we notice the students wearing out a little. Holidays give our students a chance to have a brain break and to have some time learning outside of school, negotiating with siblings, perhaps some travels, visiting family, catching up on reading, movies etc, however it all apart of growing up and also a chance to experience boredom. It can be a time where the creativity side of your child makes out. I know my children come up with some interesting ways to entertain themselves especially when the technology is removed from them. I am looking forward to time travelling with my family and I am sure the ‘eye-spy’ in the car will be utilised a lot. Hope it a safe and great break for all families. Yesterday, we had a large group compete at the Athletics sports at the Geoff Watt track. We have had some great results from that and another big group going onto the next level. WELL DONE to all students involved, we are always super proud of your efforts.

Super ‘B’ Award Winners Super ‘B’ award winners for Week 9, Term 1

P/1A Lilly

P/1B Brianna

P/1C Beau

2/3A Olivia

2/3B Paul

2/3C Charlie

4/5A Grace

4/5B Campbell

5/6A Jett

5/6B Mark

Our Chaplain Hi everyone, I cannot believe that term 1 has nearly been completed. Well done for getting your children to school this term. The routine is relentless-long gone are the summer carefree days and we are well and truly back into the thick of things. But we have done it. Term 1 is just about done. I have been reflecting on the term and have reminded myself of some very special moments in our family. I am so thankful for the people who invest into my children. There have been times when I have been worried but the village has been there waiting to support. We have had Professionals listening well and giving wise advice. Teachers willing to listen and give the best support they can. Friends of ours listening without judgement, ready to encourage and do what they can to offer support. And oh what a difference support does make! Drouin West Primary, I believe has that same sense of community. I love the way teaching staff work hard here to get to know your children. Not just their academic ability, but your children’s passions and likes and what makes them unique and special. We have people here who support without judgement. Most of us know how difficult it is to be a parent. There will be times when things go along smoothly and times when our child will need some extra support. We are here to help you. Please let us know if we can support you in anyway. We have a village here! We are blessed too to have such a hardworking school council and fundraising committee. It is so awesome to have people who are willing to give up personal time for the benefit of our kids! We live in a great place. We are so privileged to have such amazing beauty all around us. As I walked past the tree with all the bees I heard some amazing birds chirping happily in their environment and what a beautiful environment it is. We really are blessed to be part of this amazing school community. Seasons for Growth will begin for children in grade 4-6 the second week

back of term 2. I look forward to journeying with your children. In the

meantime, Happy Holidays and Happy Easter! I hope it’s special for you

and your family.

Take care! Wendy Ronalds School Chaplain

If you have any questions please contact me at the school on a Tuesday or Thursday or email me on ronalds.wendy.w@edumail.vic .gov.au I do check emails regularly.

Acknowledgement: National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program have been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Happy Birthday !!!!!! Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who will celebrate their special day during the week:

Monday 1st April to Sunday 21st April 2019

Emily 2/3A, Ephram 5/6A, Jack Prep/1A, Bowen 2/3B, Spencer 5/6B, Tara Prep/1A, Aiden Prep/1A, Kya Prep/1A,

Joshua 5/6A, Maya Prep/1B, Lily Prep/1B, Jesse 4/5A, Maverick Prep/1B, Elena prep/1C, Nayte 2/3B, Makayla 2/3C

and Ms Ambrose