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Important Dates

AUGUST

Tues 12th

Juniors to Scienceworks!

Weds 13th Prep Grandparents Day 9-11am

Fri 15th Preps 100 Days at school!! Mon 18

th - Fri 22

nd Book Fair in the Library

Weds 20th

Victorian State Schools Spectacular Rehearsal

Weds 20th

- Fri 22nd

Life Ed (Prep - Grade 4)

Tues 26th

Somers Camp (selected grade 6 students)

Thurs 28th

Pyjama Day Breakfast! (more info to come)

SEPTEMBER

Weds 3rd

School Concert

Sat 6th Manifold Heights Food Swap 9:30-11am (first Saturday of every month)

Mon 15th Prep Transition Day #1

Fri 19th End of Term 3 - 2:30pm finish

Contact Us

Manifold Heights Primary School

Strachan Avenue

Manifold Heights 3218

P: 03 5229 9643 F: 03 5229 2997

www.manifold.vic.edu.au manifold.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter

Principal: Marina Keegan Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine Business Manager: Kylie Roskosch Administration: Anna Clausen

Date: 7th

August, 2014

“Manifold Heights Primary School”

Puppy Pit Stop

We have had some safety concerns regarding dogs in our school yard. Dogs are not

allowed to run off the lead in the school grounds and should be restricted to our “Puppy

Pitstop” area on the top terrace. Please remember, not all kids like dogs and can be

frightened, no matter how friendly the dog.

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We congratulate Wayne and Julian Driscoll for being selected by School Sports Victoria to represent Manifold Heights Primary School in the Team VIC Cross Country National Finals which are being held in Albany, Western Australia. School Sport Victoria are running a raffle to help with the airfares, host state levies, uniforms, insurance, educational excursion and other education expenses. These

raffle tickets will be sold at the office. Prizes include:

1. Swift GL Automatic Car RRP $22,695 2. Travel/Airfares/Accommodation RRP $10,000

3. LG FHD LED LCD 3D Smart TV RRP $4099 4. Fisher Paykel Fridge RRP $2099

5. Bosch Washer/Dryer Combo RRP $1929

Wayne and Julian’s family have been working very hard to run their own raffle also helping with expenses associated with the cost of getting the boys to Albany. Raffle tickets will be sold just outside the office foyer in the coming weeks. Some prizes associated with this raffle include; a Contours 12 month gym membership valued at $750, a bean bag with built in speakers, hand vac, an eski, and Coffee Machines

and many more!

Thank you to all the families that came along on Saturday to our working bee to help tidy up the grounds and put some finishing touches on a few projects. We really appreciate the time that our families put aside to help with working bees, fundraising events, uniform shop, sick bay clean up etc. We have so many roles to fill in our day that sometimes we just need a little bit of help and it’s very heart warming to see parents out in the yard weeding at school drop off/pickup or coming in to tidy up lost property or sick bay , without having to be asked. Well

done Mano Community!

Playspace Stage 2—Unfortunately the previous builder of our amazing new playground has become super busy and unable to design/construct the next stage. We have finally found another company who are working with me to draw up some plans for the area (Strachan

Ave end of Narmbool St). It all sounds very exciting and I look forward to sharing them with you once approved by School Council.

If you haven’t noticed already, have a look at our fabulous Concert board out the front of the school! Students and staff are very excited and practising enthusiastically for this year’s Concert—Mano’s Fire & Ice Spectacular. Tickets will be sold online via Trybooking (link to come

later) from 20th August, 4 tickets per family with the possibility of extra tickets available. Hope to see you all there!

Appreciations to:

Alex Ellis & Kim Huntly for taking on the AASC Co-ordinator roles once again. The sewing crew for putting some amazing costumes together for our School Concert! Jane Donohue for organising the up-coming Fathers/Special Persons Day stall. A big thank you to the following families who helped out at our Working Bee on Saturday: Cooper, Thornton, Birley, Howie, Nolan ,

Benson, Tatchell, Burrows, Castle and Hurst

Communication is vital – Keep reading the newsletter! Be on time, Be at school, that’s the rule!

Let’s keep Unleashing Potential Marina Keegan

Principal

Can you Help? Headlice Checks

Can you help us? In line with our Parent Managed Headlice Program, we are seeking a co-ordinator and

volunteer parents to take on the management of head lice checks each Term. If you are able to take on this

voluntary role or would like to volunteer as a headlice checker, please see Kylie and Anna in the office. In

order for our Parent Managed Head Lice Policy to work, volunteer parents are vital.

Library News

A warm invitation to staff, students, parents and grandparents to attend our Book Fair during Literacy Week. All profit from sales will go towards our Library resources.

Dates: Monday 18th- Friday 22nd August. Time: 3:30 - 4:15

Place: School Library

Thank you for your co-operation, Mrs Bencic

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Cadbury Chocolate Drive As you are aware, chocolate money was due back by last Wednesday.

Please return this money and any unsold chocolates back to the office ASAP.

Congratulations to the following students who have been rewarded for their efforts towards ‘RESPECT’ and

PA LEWIS MORRISON - For his wonderful enthusiasm during concert practice! Keep up the amazing work!

PH MAHLIA DAVYS - For demonstrating fabulous listening skills and always working as hard as she can! You’re a

star, Mahlia!

PS JASPER NISBET - For being calm, consistent and motivated in all aspects of school life! Well done, Jasper!

JB BAILEY BISSILL - For showing great improvement in his attitude within the classroom! Fantastic, Bailey!

JF JACK GRECO - For his creative presentation showing how to use the 5L’s for listening! Great work, Jack!

JM SEB RYAN - For his fantastic contributions to discussions on text to text connections this week and for the

wonderful respect and manners shown to Mrs Jahn in class! Well done, Seb!

JO SARAH ENGLISH - For displaying wonderful listening skills and always ready for learning! Keep up the great

work, Sarah!

JV JAKE WILLIAMS - Jake wrote a narrative plan that is very detailed with lots of creative and interesting points!

Outstanding, Jake!

MB RILEY MULHOLLAND - For setting a great example for the class with listening and quickly settling to tasks to

produce his best work!

MC JAYDEN CAROBBO - For outstanding use of the 5Ls and working well in class! Keep it up!

MH ARIELLE RENTON-GIBB - For her outstanding listening skills and ability to respond to feedback and advice!

Brilliant work, Arielle!

MS ZOE O’SHEA - Zoe brings an awesome attitude to school everyday and gets all her classmates excited about

learning! Zoe, you’re a champion!

SB BILLY HUNTLEY-MIROVICH - For outstanding demonstration of the 5Ls and using his time wisely to complete

tasks! Brilliant, Billy!

SC GRACIE SEGAFREDO - For being happy and enthusiastic at all times! You set an UNREAL example, Gracie!

SS KADE MCKENZIE & SAXON FRASER - For the enthusiasm and curiosity they’ve displayed when

investigating World War II propaganda posters during literacy this week!

SW OSCAR POOL - For his fabulous team work skills during Inquiry topic! Keep up the good work, Oscar!

Kaisercraft are kindly sponsoring a weekly Art Award this term. Each week one student will receive a $20 Kaisercraft

voucher. This week’s Art Award goes to:

JASMINE RUHR - For working really well and creating great work!

Basketball Players wanted!

Grade 1, U/9 existing boys team is looking for 2 boys to play on Saturday mornings at Corio bay basketball centre - 1 Crown street South Geelong. We are looking for a couple of boys that want to play a game each week.

Please call Emma (Jet, JV) on 0448 989 207

Thank you, Emma

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Literacy and Numeracy Week celebrations will be held during 25-31 August. This is the 16th NLNW and we are

excited to celebrate learning with students, parents and teachers. This year, we are encouraging parents to get

involved and participate in the week because positive parental engagement and involvement influences good

student learning outcomes. Activities at Mano include:

Pyjama Day/Breakfast

When: Thursday 28th August – 8.00a.m

Where: on the Lower Terrace.

Students and Parents are invited to wear their pyjamas, order and join us for breakfast at Mano on Thursday 28th

August to celebrate Literacy and Numeracy Week. Gus in the Canteen, has prepared a breakfast menu for the day.

Please return your breakfast order with money to the Canteen by Friday 22nd August if you wish to order breakfast

or just wear your ‘P.J’s’ and bring along your favorite teddy and book to read during the day.

Parent Information Session – Teaching Multiplication at Mano – Tuesday 26th August – 2.30 in the Staffroom

Parents are invited to come along to a fun, hands on information session on how we teach Multiplication from Prep

through to grade 6, including times tables and strategies to develop students understanding of the written

algorithm. Please return the expression of interest form to Mrs Mundine or Mrs Bath by Friday 22nd August.

Poem in your Pocket – writing competition

To participate, students will be encouraged to write a poem in any form they choose. This can be written at home or

at school. During the week, students will be encouraged to read their poem to classmates and teachers. The poem

can be in any form including haiku, diamante, cinquain or blank verse! There are a number of resources available

below to help you get started. You can use these to think of ideas, writing styles and tips on creating a great poem.

Try: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/flash_pie.htm

http://www.wild-about-woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/main.swf

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/theme_poems/

Please give a finished copy of your poem to Mrs Bath by Friday 22nd August. Poems will be put on display in the

Library for all students and parents to read and prizes will be awarded to the two most creative poems in each area

of the school.

Storytelling – Tuesday 26th August in the MP Room – 2.30 – 3.30p.m.

Preps and Juniors will be attending a free interactive book reading session at school with a visiting Librarian from

the Geelong Regional Library. Stories read will be literacy and numeracy based themes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Information Session – Teaching Multiplication at Mano

Tuesday 26th August – 2.30 in the Staffroom

Yes, I would like to attend the information session.

Name: ________________________________________________

Student:_______________________________________________ Grade Level:_____________

Pyjama Day Breakfast Menu

Thursday 28th 8.00 – 9.30a.m

If you would like to join us for breakfast at 8.00 a.m. on Pyjama Day, please fill in your

order and return it to Gus in the Canteen, along with the money by Friday 22nd August.

(Pop your breakfast order into your class lunch order basket).

Name/s:_________________________________________________

Grade/s:_________________________________________________

Total Cost : _______________________

Menu: Cost: Number

ordered

Total

$

DRINKS:

Chocolate Milk $1.50

Strawberry Milk $1.50

Apple Juice $1.50

Orange Juice $1.50

CEREAL:

Corn Flakes $1.50

Weetbix (2) $1.50

OTHER:

Sausages in bread $1.50

Choc Chip Muffins $1.50

Joke of the week!

Q. What do you call a fly with no wings? A. A walk!

Multipurpose room for

rent please contact

the school office for

more details.

(Terms and conditions

apply)

Proud suppliers of the

Manifold Heights Primary

School uniform

Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

LOCATION 162 Moorabool Street

Geelong VIC 3220

Telephone : 5221 9199

Email : Bellarine@noone.com.au

Entertainment Books are for sale at the

school office!

Books sell for $55 and the school makes $11

profit per book sold.

Did you know? Digital memberships are also

available for purchase online on the Enter-

tainment Book website. Digital memberships

allow you to connect to 4 different devices!

If you are paying for an excursion,

please remember that we require

your child’s permission note and

payment at the same time. If you

know you have a credit on your

account please write “Credit” or

“EMA” on your child’s permission

note and we will offset the money

against that excursion.

“Success is not final, Failure is not fatal, it's the courage to

continue that counts”

― Winston Churchill

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app from the app store?

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School’ in the app store and keep up to

date with news, alerts, events etc at the

click of a button!

Music Lessons AT school

Piano, keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum or

Singing Lessons

During &/or After School Hours at School

To enrol in, or to obtain more information

please contact Meagan: mbmt@bigpond.com

Providing Music Lessons in local schools since

1985.

Please send back the Special

Religious Instruction Parent

Consent Form ASAP. It is vital

that these are sent back to

the office otherwise your

child will not be able to

participate in Religious

Education classes.

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