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Term 3, Week 10— Wednesday 19 September, 2018

What’s Coming up at Swan Hill Primary?

SEPTEMBER

Thu 20 Year 4 Swimming

Fri 21

No Canteen Lunch Orders—Counter Sales Only Last Day of Term 3— 2:25pm finish

Footy Colours Day

OCTOBER

Sun 7 Daylight Saving starts

Mon 8 First day of Term 4 Year 6 Camp Balance Due

Wed 10 Year 6 Swimming

Mon 15 -Wed 17

Year 4 Anglesea Camp

Wed 17 Year 6 Swimming

Tue 16 School Council Meeting 7:30pm

Tue 23 -Thu 25

Year 6 Melbourne Camp

Fri 26 World Teachers Day

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Time has flown this term - It feels like the fastest school term I’ve ever experienced! It’s been a very productive and rewarding term.

Our school, along with the other schools in our Cluster (Lake Boga, Nyah, Woorinen and Swan Hill Specialist School), are finalists in the ‘Outstanding School Advancement’ category of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards! Over the last two years, our Cluster has worked together to establish a Professional Learning Community, in which teachers across the settings collaborate about best teaching practice and improved student outcomes. Janene Thompson, Phil Cox and I will attend the awards ceremony in Melbourne on Friday 26th October.

Our Assistant Principal, Phil Cox, has been appointed to the role of Acting Principal of Beverford Primary School, for Term 4. We wish Phil all the best for his time in this role. We are currently in the process of appointing an Acting Assistant Principal for Term 4.

Work has begun this week on the installation of a new switchboard at school. The new switchboard will accommodate the power supply of the new Kinder. The new Kinder – Shine Bright Kunawaa – will open at the beginning of Term 4.

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday break – look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday 8th October.

Hayley Doyle

123 Gray Street / PO Box 798 Swan Hill VIC 3585 Ph: 03 5032 1336 F: 03 5032 4437 E: swan.hill.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.swanhillps.vic.edu.au

School Office Hours 8:30am—4:30pm Mon-Fri

Portfolios were sent home today with students.

Parents and guardians, please fill out the Parent

Comment Sheet included in the Portfolio and

return to School by Friday 21 September.

THIS Friday 21st September, last day of Term 3,

will be Footy Colours Day.

Dress up in the colours of your favourite Footy

Team. No Cost.

Students vs Teachers Football match

at Lunchtime.

School will be dismissed one hour early on

Friday 21 September, last day of Term.

2.15pm for Bus Travellers

2.25pm for rest of the School. 2019 ENROLMENTS

If you have a child planning to start at Swan Hill Primary School next year, please collect an Enrolment Form from the General Office & return forms ASAP to avoid missing out on upcoming Transition Activities.

2019 DEPARTURES If your child (other than Year 6 students) will not be attending Swan Hill Primary in 2019, it would be most appreciated if you could advise the Office to assist with class planning.

PLEASE RETURN OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

In a desperate bid to have overdue Library books returned, Mrs K promised a Cake for the first class to have no overdue Library books!

Well done to 4L!! Mrs K will be busy baking tonight! Please check at home for any Library books and send them back to School before the holidays. Thank you.

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STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Values: Rt = Respect B = Belonging

C = Commitment Ry = Responsibility

Prep B Stella Scott All

Prep C Luke Hall All

Prep H Fletcher Craig All

Prep N Saina Zaman All

1B Seth O’Brien C

1G Arlie Thompson All

1K Saxon O’Meara All

1M Archie Hickox All

2B Poppie Pickering All

2R Ivy Frost All

2S Ellie Bellinger C

3H Judson Wells All

3J Muddy McInnes All

3O Heath Beard C

4C Heidi Parriosien All

4J Hunter Barber Rt C Ry

4L Archie Frost C

5B Sophia Dang All

5D Tayte Tants All

5S Emily Monk All

6B Elleisha Mack All

6K Sasha Nelson All

6M Nevaeh Roberts All

6W Mia Harrop All

Music Liam Edwards All

Computers Hudson Garner All

PE Alix O’Meara All

Science Orla Scott All

Indonesian Grace Ayars All

Well done to the following students, who were awarded ‘Student of the Week’ for last week.

Our Year 3 & 4 ‘Student of the Week’ recipients.

Back L-R: Judson, Hunter, Muddy, Archie.

Front L-R: Grace, Heidi & Heath.

Think about these three words to help your child and yourself, be their most healthy and happy. Eat more fruit and veggies Move more often Smile with friends, family and neighbours. Getting good nutrition, good levels of physical activity and interacting with other kids and adults are important

PE REPORT

RESILIENCE, RIGHTS & RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

This term we are learning about Engagement.

Engagement is the interaction between behavior,

feelings, motivation and ability. Cultivating wonder and

discovering joy in everyday events allows students to

remain open and curious to the world.

Watch a video with your child and discuss how it makes

you feel, eg Up, Man on wire & Amelie.

WALK ON WEDNESDAY

Todays ‘Walk on Wednesday’ winners are Ivy from 2R and Dekoda from 5B. They loved riding to school because it was a superb morning.

Walk to School in October! Don’t forget, October is Walk to School month and a great time to start walking, riding or scooting to school! Get walking from the start of next term and kick start a new healthy habit! http:/www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au/

Divisional Athletics

Divisional Athletics were held in Kerang on Monday.

Our students did extremely well. It was wonderful to

see them displaying positive sportsmanship. The

Regional Athletics will be held in Bendigo on the second

Monday of Term 3, October 15th.

Junior Athletics

Junior Athletics for Prep-Year 2 students will be held at

School on Thursday 18th October, beginning at 9.30am

and finishing at approximately 1pm. All events will be

held at school.

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CANTEEN ROSTER Week 10 Term 4 Week 1 (October)

Mon 17 Mon 8 Tue 18 Tue 9 Wed 19 Wed 10 Thu 20 Kerri Curran Thu 11 Sharyn McCann Fri 21 No Lunch Orders

Counter Sales Only

Fri 12 Yolande Logan

OUR NEXT STUDENT-FREE DAY IS

MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

(DAY BEFORE MELBOURNE CUP)

The Holiday Program:

October 2-4, 9:30am-12:30pm,

$30/day or $75/3 days

Tournament: Thursday

4th October, 1-3pm, $15.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Swan Hill Soccer League

FUTSAL 2018 Registrations for Futsal are now open!

October 12 – Season start and grading night (Gray Street Stadium)-Times to be advised

Boys and Girls, 5 to 18 years Individuals and school teams welcome

*Register now at www.playfootball.com.au so teams can be arranged!*

Or email your name, date of birth and contact details to admin@swanhillsoccer.com if you have already

played school futsal this year. Registration fee $120 (no weekly court fees) ($100 if registered for school soccer in 2018)

Registration Enquiries 0419 535 641 or like our Facebook page for updates