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P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh 3340
www.bacchusmarshps.vic.edu.au
Email [email protected]
Phone 03 5367 2745 Fax 03 5367 5757
Principal Mr Ian Wren
NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15
Friday October 17th
, 2014
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM
We have had a busy start to Term 4. This week we began our transition for 2015 Prep students. It is amazing how the year flies
by!
During the holidays we had some very sad news that one of our students, Ava Le Huray, was diagnosed with Childhood Leukaemia.
She is currently undergoing treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital and is staying at Ronald McDonald House.
We know Ava will be okay but faces a battle with severe treatment. If you would like assistance in talking to your children about this
please don’t hesitate to ask at the office.
We would l like to help the family by holding an ‘Out of Uniform Day’ next Friday October 24th where all donations will go to Ava, the theme will be ‘Inside Out , Back To Front, Upside Down Day. The community is also supporting the family with a fundraiser
called ‘A Party For Ava!’ Details to follow.
BREAKFAST CLUB Next week we are starting a breakfast club at our school every
Monday and Wednesday. Breakfast will be served at 8.00am in our Kitchen Garden building. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Breakfast is an important start to the day. Rotary are assisting us to run the program and we thank them for their help.
BOOK IGLOO We built our Book Igloo on Saturday at the Working Bee. It looks great. A big thanks to our igloo builders and for the
donations of books.
EMA A reminder that the Education Maintenance Allowance will
not be provided to parents next year as part of the Government’s cut backs. As a school, we will try and
support parents who rely on EMA to fund school fees and excursions.
CHOOK SHED Our new chook shed was built last weekend at the Working
Bee. The chook shed will house chickens that Year 4 students are hatching from eggs. The shed is in our
Kitchen Garden near the drop off zone.
WESTERN WATER COMPETITION Congratulations to Charlie McKinnon for winning the
Western Water Competition.
BULLYING Last week at assembly our Year 6 students presented a performance about Bullying. We listened to the Madden
Brothers song ‘Done, Done, Done’ while children held up signs declaring we are ‘DONE’ with all forms of bullying. Please continue to talk to children about such forms of
bullying as name calling, exclusion, hurting others, labelling and racism.
CHINA/MANDARIN We are very lucky to receive a $10,000 grant to further develop our Chinese Sister School relationship. In two
weeks Megan Fromholtz, Yvonne Muller, Sabrina Li and I will travel to China to formally sign a Sister School
agreement with Langya Rd P.S. The teachers will be involved in a teacher exchange program at the school and I
am presenting workshops at an International Forum in Nanjing.
Ian, Leanne, Melinda and Pam
October 17th
, 2014
Dear Parents,
We would like to ask for your co-operation in an important matter.
One of our children at school is receiving medical treatment which puts them
at risk if they develop chicken pox or measles. The risk for this child can be
reduced by receiving a special injection as soon as possible after coming in
contact with these illnesses.
It is very important therefore, that you let us know immediately if your child
develops chicken pox or measles, so that the child at risk receives the
protective injection at the earliest opportunity. This protection lasts for a few
weeks only, and must be repeated every time they come into contact with
these illnesses.
Your child is at no risk whatsoever from this situation, however, the health
and wellbeing of one of his/her classmates does depend on your help and co-
operation.
With many thanks
Ian Wren
Principal
HEAD LICE
We have had some reported cases of head lice in our school. Please be vigilant with checking your child’s hair.
KILOMETRE CLUB Just a reminder that every Tuesday and Friday from 8.30am we run a kilometre
club. Students, teachers and parents are invited to walk or run the short course. We meet on the back oval at the gate to Masons Lane. It is a great way
to start the day and clear the head. Hope to see you there.
CENTREPAY
What is Centrepay?
Centrepay is a free direct bill paying service offered to customers receiving Centrelink payments. Through Centrepay you can choose to have regular
money for education expenses e.g. excursions, camps, booklists etc. deducted from your payment.
Why use Centrepay?
Educational expenses can be paid in manageable amounts from your payment, making it easier for you to budget. You won’t have to worry about
remembering to pay your expenses.
Will it cost me anything? No, Centrepay does not charge you to transfer the money from your payment.
Can I cancel or change my Centrepay deduction?
Yes, the service is voluntary and you can stop or vary the deduction at any time by calling Centrelink directly.
How do I apply for Centrepay?
You can call in to see our Office Manager, or call or visit your nearest Centrelink Office and ask for a Centrepay deductions form (SA325. 1102).
MYGOLF: Australian Junior Golf Program During the past two weeks Grade Five and Six students have been involved in our Golf program with professional golfer Tony Collier. It is always a great time of the year and the children learn a great deal from a very experienced teacher. Tony has been working with our school for thirteen years and we value his efforts and patience when teaching the many aspects of golf to BMPS students. Tony has extended an invitation to all students from Prep to Grade Six to come to the Bacchus Marsh West Golf Course, Balliang Rd Bacchus Marsh to complete a four week My Golf Junior Program commencing on FRIDAY 17th October between 4pm and 5pm.
• · The cost is $27.00 for the four sessions. • · Participants receive a MYGOLF giveaway pack • · Equipment is provided but you can bring your own if you would
like. • · Wear neat casual clothes with runners or golf shoes • · Parents are welcome to attend.
For bookings and further information please go to MYGOLF.ORG.AU
BMPS 2014 TERM 4 PLANNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday Sunday
October 6
First day of Term 4
October 7
Grade 5/6 Golf Lessons
October 8
PN/PHJ Aquarium
October 9
6SJ/6M Earth Ed
October 10
Grade 6/5 Golf Lessons
October 11
Working Bee
October 12
October 13
PK/PSG Aquarium
October 14
WMR Athletics
October 15
Prep 2015 Transition 9.30-
10.30am
October 16 PC/PR Aquarium
6D/6J Earth Ed
Grade 6/5 Golf
Lessons
Prep 2014 Parent Info Session
October 17
October 18 October 19
October 20
PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
October 21
PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
5R/5H Space
Science
October 22
PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
October 23
PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
50/5N Space
Science
October 24
PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
Out of Uniform Day Donations for Ava
October 25 October 26
October 27
PK/PC/PSG Swimming
4J/4S Camp
Grade 6
Graduation Photos
October 28
PK/PC/PSG Swimming
4J/4S Camp
School Council
October 29
PK/PC/PSG Swimming
4J/4S Camp
4T/4P Camp
Grade 3 Lake
Merrimu
October 30
PK/PC/PSG Swimming
4T/4P Camp
October 31
PK/PC/PSG Swimming
4T/4P Camp
November 1 November 2
November 3
November 4
Melbourne Cup Day
November 5
2E/2NP Camp
Prep 2015 Transition
9.30-10.30am
November 6
2E/2NP Camp
2S/2U Camp
T Blast Cricket
November 7
2S/2U Camp
November 8 November 9
November 10
2R/2B Camp
November 11
2R/2B Camp
November 12
November 13 November 14 November 15 November 16
November 17
November 18 November 19
Junior Sports
Grade 3 Ecolinc
November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23
November 24 November 25 November 26
November 27 November 28
Paddy’s Market
November 29 November 30
December 1
December 2
School Council
December 3
Prep 2015 Information Night
6.30pm
December 4 December 5
December 6 December 7
December 8 December 9
Grade 6 Transition
Prep 2015 Transition
9.30 – 10.30am
December 10 December 11
Celebration of Learning
December 12 December 13 December 14
December 15
Christmas Concert
December 16
Concert Back Up
December 17
Students to new 2015 classrooms
Year 6 Graduation
December 18
Last Day for students
December 19
December 20 December 21
Important
Dates
2014 October 20-24 PHJ/PN/PR Swimming
October 21 5R/5H Space Science Excursion
October 23 5O/5N Space Science Excursion
October 24 Inside Out, Back To Front, Upside Down Day
Out of Uniform Day – Donations for Ava
October 27 Grade 6 Graduation Photos
October 27-31 PK/PC/PSG Swimming
October 27-29 4J/4S Camp
October 28 School Council
October 29-31 4T/4P Camp
October 29 Grade 3 Lake Merrimu
November 4 Melbourne Cup Holiday
November 5 Prep 2015 Transition 9.30-10.30am
November 5-6 2E/2NP Camp
November 6 T Blast Cricket
November 6-7 2S/2U Camp
November 10-11 2R/2B Camp
November 19 Junior Sports
November 19 Grade 3 Ecolinc
November 28 Paddy’s Market
December 2 School Council
December 3 Prep 2015 Information Night 6.30pm
December 9 Grade 6 Transition
December 9 Prep 2015 Transition 9.30 – 10.30am
December 11 Celebration of Learning
December 15 Christmas Concert
December 16 Concert Back Up Date Change of date
December 17 Students to new 2015 classrooms
December 17 Year 6 Graduation Change of date
December 18 Last Day of 2014 for students
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
COLOUR FX
Face Painting
Kerriann Noack – Artist
0429 020 771
THE SOAP DISH
Handmade soap the old fashioned way
Susannah Iredale
www.thesoapdish.com.au
Email:[email protected]
Bacchus Marsh based company.
Jumping Castles
Sumo Suits
Cocktail/frozen drink machines
Fairy Floss machines
Popcorn machines
Bubble machines
www.aaronsamusements.com.au
ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from
community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school.
Autism Behaviour Management Forum
When: Monday 27 October 2014
Time: 7.00 – 9.00pm
Where: Quamby Rooms, 10 Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh
Facilitator: Bobbi Cook
Bobbi is a Clinical Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is a
registered member of ARCAP (Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
and specializes in managing challenging behaviour in children.
RSVP your attendance to: Veronica or Manda on 5366 7100 or email
Please advise if you require Respite and/or and Interpreter.