TORQUAY COLLEGE QUAYNOTES
Curriculum Day (Student Free Day) Friday 26 May
Movie Night—Oddball, Sat 20 May 5.30pm, $5 each
Principal Report:
Dear Parents/ Carers
May 16 2017
Volume 2, Issue 5
Torquay College
45-55
Grossmans Road
Torquay 3228
Year Four Camps: My sincere thanks to the teachers and our parent volunteers for your
commitment and the additional time you gave to attend school camp at Sovereign Hill with our
students. It was a privilege for me to attend the camp with the first group of students. It was a
wonderful educational experience for us all as we had glorious weather and the behaviour of my
groups of students were exemplary. Thankyou Mr Mason and Mrs Long for organising a program that
enabled us to complete many wonderful historical events and activities.
CONTACT US:
P: 5261 2360
F: 5261 4324
Uniforms: I wish to thank all families for taking heed and following our uniform policy as we move
into winter again. There was a great improvement this week after reminders at assembly that
students are not permitted to wear tights under summer dresses or skorts and that black school track
pants are only to be worn by years 5&6 students on Friday sports day or if students are representing
us in a school team. Keep up the good work and if you need additional items our uniform cupboard
has plenty of stock.
Principal:
Pam Kinsman
School Council
President:
Amber Potter
Assistant Principals:
Christian Smith
Nadia Tkaczuk
Year: 3-6
Jo Loader
Foundation - Year 2
Education Week and School Tours: All school families and prospective 2018 families are welcome to
visit Torquay College this week. Our school is a very happy place to visit and students love sharing
their educational programs. We have excellent classroom displays and wonderful programs for you to
observe.
Don’t forget to come along to our Family Movie Night. This will be a great night and will raise money
for repair and purchase of playground equipment.
Principals Leave: Unfortunately I need to take personal leave for the remainder of the term. I am
confident that Christian Smith will be a great Acting Principal. Please feel welcome to meet with
Christian at any time as I know that he will be more than willing to offer any support or advice that
you may require.
Pam Kinsman
Torquay College Principal
Upcoming Parent Volunteer information session:
Business Manager:
Vicki Perry
Monday 22 May, 9.00am in the presentation room.
Administration:
Deb Russell
Carol Waters
Julie Kent
Kristie Walters
Mary Galpin
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Term 2 2017 - 18 April to 30 June
Yrs 3–6, Guest Authors incursion
Tue 23 May
Assembly Years 3 - 6
Fri 19 May
National Simultaneous Storytime
Wed 24 May
Yr6 2017 Earth Ed
9,11 & 18 May
Curriculum Day (Student Free Day)
Fri 26 May
15-19 May
Bellarine Cross Country
Tues 30 May
Before/ After School Education week
Care Program
Coordinator: Anna Fryar
Yr2 Vic Police cyber safety incursion
Wed 17 May
Yr5/6 City to Surf
For bookings and information contact
Foundation - Melb Zoo excursion
Wed 17 May
Yr2 Museum/Imax Excursion
Mon 5 June
National Simultaneous Storyline
Wed 17 May
Yr3 Werribee Zoo Excursion
Mon 5 June
Open Day Tours - Prospective families Thur 18 May
Yr5 Professor Bunsen Incursion
Tue 6 Jun
Yr 6 Earth Ed
Term 3 2017 - 17 July to 22 September
5261 0946
Torquay P-6
www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au
Thur 18 May
Fri 2 June
Email: [email protected]
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May 16 2017
Year 4 Sovereign Hill Camp 2017 by Madison Gavin R1
Last week Year 4 went to Sovereign Hill camp! It was 9:00am, everybody
was excited as we jumped on the bus. On the way there, I was sitting next
to Millie, we had fun. When we got there, there was a big sign that said
Sovereign Hill, it was 10: 30 when we got there we had to take our
luggage down some stairs, lots of people were struggling. There was a
large area with grass, we all had our snack together. I was in Mrs Long’s
group with Tegan, Holly, Xavier, Henry, Harry, Baily and Hamish. First
went to the lolly shop all the lollies looked so good. I bought a horse head
lollypop and some raspberry drops. Then we went to the bakery and we
went gold panning it was fun on the first day I found 14 pieces of gold. We
even went to the gold museum it was so cool, we were allowed to see the
fake “welcome stranger nugget” because it was melted into sovereign
coins. We even saw their costumes, TV’s and radios, and little sovereign
coins they were so tiny they would just fall out of your hands and your
pockets. Then as a whole class, we went to an old fashioned school and
we played a game. We had to find gold and trade it in for money. I was put in to jail before the game even started because we were
not meant to say that we were sailors, but I did. You could go to jail for 1.running 2.pulling faces 3.not having a licence 3.digging in
someone else’s digging spot. All together me, Sienna, Daja and Kyah made 1 hundred and twenty shillings and we all got a licence.
We went to the black smith I bought my sister a horseshoe that said ‘Tali’ on it and I think a couple of author people bought
horseshoes too. At night time, we had dinner we had chicken and veggies. After dinner we watched ‘Blood on the Southern Cross.
First we had to watch this short clip and then then we hopped on a bus and watched it was so cool when the Eureka hotel got
burned down. After that, we got hot chocolate and went to bed. The next day we went gold panning again in total, I found 24
pieces of gold then we got free time. I went with Holly and Teagan, the first thing we did was go to the confectionary shop then we
went up this big tower-Red Hill Mine. After that patted some horses then we went to a shop that had many pretty things in it. Then
we had lunch- we had wraps and sandwiches. Then we had to get all our stuff out of the cabins and all the girls and boys got a room
inspection. My room had Elaine, Sara, Holly and me. All the girls got a full mark we got the
“highest mark yet” Mrs Kinsman said. Then we went on the bus ride home. I loved camp.
CONGRATULATIONS - STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
PC1
Lotti H, Marli C, Meghan L
1B2
La Taya R
2B1
Jake , Sienna H
PC2
Tex P, Kai V
1B4
Finn K, Byran B, Alexis B
2B3
Sam Mc
PC3
Lennox M, Tyler J
1B5
2D4
Abigail B
PC4
Kai S, Charley F
1B6
Jett H
2D5
Stella B, Mali C
PC5
Jaz V, Blake S
1B7
Thor
2D6
Oscar V, Bonnie O
1B8
Sage S
2D7
Spencer R
2D8
James S
PC6
PC7
Saskia M, Cassidy R
Torquay P-6
www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au
Save the date
Torquay College Fashion
Parade.
Friday 1st September
Join our amazing
committee
Call Wendy Norris
0408 875 399
Email: [email protected]
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Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden
Library News:
Special Guests Jane Godwin and Davina Bell: Presenting to our year 3,4,5 and 6 students on Tuesday 23rd May.
This is an interactive workshop that will get even the most reluctant writers enthused.
National Simultaneous Story Time Wednesday 24th May at 11.00a.m
Right around Australia the story "The Cow Tripped Over the Moon" will be read to students in schools, read on radio and TV and also in
pre-schools.
Please see info attached.
Permissions | Previous NSS events | Wrap up |
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books. Now in
its 17th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian
children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to
Year 6.
If you would like to read along with your pre-schoolers at home please go on to the ALIA website on the day.
www.alia.org.au
Happy Reading.
Kathy and Lesley.
Torquay P-6
www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
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May 16 2017
Fun cooking program in our kitchen
DON'T MISS OUT!!!!
Torquay College is hosting their first "Family Movie Night" this
Saturday 20th May, indoors at the school gym.
Screened on a GIANT inflatable screen!!!
It will be a great fun night, watching very funny and hugely
entertaining, family movie, "ODDBALL", on your beanbag or
picnic rug, with your friends.
So pack your beanbags, picnic rugs, blankets, dress warm, and
BYO drink bottle and come along and have a great night!!!
Snacks available at the door.
Tickets $5 per person, purchase at the Torquay College office
by 4pm this Wednesday or at the door on Saturday night ( UnTorquay P-6
www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
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May 09 2017
MEAGAN PATTERSON
TRAVEL COUNSELLOR
0409 005 835
Torquay P-6
www.torquaycollege.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]