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14th May 2015
DATES TO REMEMBER
Interschool Sport
St Andrews AWAY
Fri 15 May
Auskick 3.30-4.30
Tue 19 May
Open Morning 9-12
Wed 20 May
Uniform shop 8.45-9.30
Fri 22 May
Interschool Sport
Arthurs Creek AWAY
Fri 22 May
Auskick 3.30-4.30
Tue 26 May
District cross country
Wed 27 May
Interschool Sport
Panton Hill HOME
Fri 29 May
Power of One incursion
Mon 1 June
School Council 3.45
Mon 1 June
Whole school dance
session 9.15-10.15
Tue 2 June
Auskick 3.30-4.30
(final session)
Report writing day
Pupil free day
Queen’s Birthday holiday
Interschool Sport
St Andrews HOME
Interschool Sport
Panton Hill AWAY
Last day Term 2
Newsletter 14
HEARING TESTS
On Saturday Warrandyte Lions Cub ran hearing
tests for over 80 children from our school and the
local district. A number of children were referred for
further assessment so the day was a worthwhile
event which will serve to help families identify
issues relating to their child’s health.
were able to attend. I’d like to thank Jacqui for
organising this event and the children for their
wonderful artwork. We hope to make this a regular
event in coming years.
TERM THREE ELECTIVES PROGRAM
Our popular Electives program is set for the first
week of term three. This program is targeted at the
CROSS COUNTRY WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY
grade 4 to 6 children and we rely on the assistance
The Sugarloaf District cross-country is happening
of parents, grandparents and friends to give the
on Wednesday 27th May for those children who
children a wide range of activity choices. If you
have elected to take part. Children who turn 9 or 10 have any special skills or interests and would like to
this year will run the two kilometre course while the take a group please contact Narelle Wain.
older children will run the three kilometre course.
The program runs for eight weeks and is made up
Please make sure children have appropriate
of two four week blocks or a single eight week block
footwear and a change of shoes and socks in case depending on the activity. Some parents work in
the course is wet. The bus leaves as close to
pairs to offer an activity so this could be something
9:00am as possible so please be at school on time! to consider if you have someone else who can help.
Sessions will be run from 9:15am to 10:15am on a
OPEN DAY – NEXT WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY
Thursday morning this year. More details in this
Our Open Day will take place next Wednesday 20th
newsletter
May from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This is during
Education Week so if you know any people looking
CONCERT MUSIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED
at our school for next year, please encourage them Joyce Harvey has requested assistance from
to come along. Our grade 6 children conduct tours someone able to tape a few songs from cassettes
of the school and we receive positive feedback
and a CD and transfer them onto a new CD. Five
about how helpful and informative they are with our copies are needed so if anyone has the expertise to
visitors.
do this it would be greatly appreciated. Please
contact Joyce or the office if you can help.
MOTHERS DAY ‘AFTERNOON ART AFFAIR’
The first ‘Afternoon Art Affair’ went well by all
Thanks again,
accounts and a good time was had by all those who
Laurie Murray
Tue 2 June
Fri 5 June
Mon 8 June
Fri 12 June
Fri 19 June
Fri 26 June
Uniform News Our uniform coordinator, Sarah Boek, has been advised that
new jumpers are about 2 weeks away.
Even more exciting news- we will soon
be moving to a more efficient online
ordering system. Uniform shop will be
F ron t : Kee ga n So ph ia J ayd e Bac k: T ah li Ha rry Na tha n Ch a rl otte
open Friday 22nd May 8:45-9:30.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School,
Main Road, Kangaroo Ground, 3097
Telephone 9712 0292 Fax 9712 0477
[email protected]
www.kangaroogroundps.vic.edu.au
After School Care: 9712 0124 / 0419 893 272
[email protected]
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Prep Dance sessions
Joyce Harvey, our music teacher at
KGPS is a member of the Eltham
Concert Band who are presenting a
programme of music from around the
world.
Bookings can be made online at
www.trybooking.com/128703
KG Cross country
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2015 WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE
Our Grade 5 and 6 Wheelchair Challenge began today with Chiara,
from Grade 6, spending a school day in the wheelchair, kindly lent
to us by Nerida Fidock.
The purpose of our Wheelchair Challenge is twofold: firstly, to allow the children to experience, albeit for six hours of a school day,
what life might be like for people dependent upon wheelchairs every day of their lives.
Secondly, we hope to raise at least $600 so that we can donate to
Wheelchairs for Kids and purchase four wheelchairs for children in
developing countries. Wheelchairs for Kids is a Western Australian
organisation that uses retired volunteers to build specially designed
wheelchairs for use in developing countries.
‘Every $150 raised gives a child the freedom of mobility and liberates a carer.’
Our Grade 5 and 6 students volunteer to spend a day in the wheelchair and experience some of the
difficulties faced by wheelchair-bound people such as gaining access to buildings and toilets, participating
in activities, working at their desks, negotiating pathways and keeping up with friends.
If you would like to sponsor one of our Grade 5 or 6 students, either speak directly to them and fill
out their sponsorship form or send a donation directly to the school.
Our students undertaking this challenge are learning to be responsible and caring young leaders. Please
support them on their learning journey.
Ian Jones
Wheelchair Challenge co-ordinator at KGPS
Cross Country Results
Congratulations to all students who ran the Cross country on Friday morning. It was fantastic
to see the children putting in such a huge effort, and the parents emphatically cheering
them on. Further congratulations to those who received a place.
Well done to all of our under 9’s who completed their 10 minute timed run around the oval.
It was fantastic to see some of the older students running around with them in support.
Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered their
time to help out on the day, and also to the Grade 5’s
who did such a fantastic job of organising the event.
District Cross Country is coming up, so keep up the
training!
9 Boys
9 Girls
10 Boys
10 Girls
11 Boys
11 Girls
12/13
Boys
12/13
Girls
1st
Cody
Charlotte
Nathan
Tahli
Daniel
Fleur
James
Alexa
2nd
Soren
Amaia
Kye
Anouk
Ollie
Adrianna
Josh
Chiara
3rd
Wallace
Abby
Harry
Wanda
and Alicia
Lewis
Bridget H.
Sam
Lara
4th
Nick
Kiah
Tai
Jed
Amelia R.
Max
Sophie
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Electives
Once again we will be offering the Elective Program to Grade 4, 5 and 6 students during term 3. This
program has always been very successful and enjoyable for the students in the past, however it does require the volunteer support of parents willing to run or assist with small groups. Sessions will be held on
a Thursday from 9:15 – 10:15. If you are willing to volunteer please fill in the form attached to the newsletter and return it to school by Friday 29th of May. If you have any questions please drop in to the
Grade 5 classroom any afternoon.
Narelle Wain
Some electives offered in the past have been; knitting, arts and crafts, foreign languages, jewellerymaking, woodwork, cooking, drama, origami, dance, science experiments, yoga, zumba, computers, filmmaking, sports, lego-building, photography, and bike ed.
Grade 5/6 City Excursion
On the 5th of the 5th, 2015 the Grade 5’s and 6’s went to the
Shrine of Remembrance and Immigration Museum. When
we arrived at our destination we explored up the steps to the
front of the shrine. We then got welcomed inside the centre
by our tour guide. We saw truck-loads of poppies in the entrance, all over the walls. - Bailey
…We went and watched a video. In the room that we watched the video everything was red. The video
was about teenagers saying how they couldn’t imagine what it would be like going to war. - Fleur
… we went to the most sacred part of the shrine. It was the sanctuary and we had a ceremony. There
was a rock in the middle of the room and it said GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN – Jed
...we remembered all those that died and served in WWI and WWII. - Nathan
…Afterwards we went back down stairs and learnt that soldiers walk up and down slopes in a zig-zag,
so that the weight of the pack was not as immense. - Noah
…When we got to the bottom of the steps he led us to a statue of Simpson and his donkey. It is a story
about a soldier that carried 300 wounded people to the hospital, then on his 25th day he was shot and he
died. - Adrianna
...the wall said “LEST WE FORGET” and the walls were in a zig-zag pattern like trenches. The trenches were in a zig-zag pattern because in case one side of the trench was bombed the other end wouldn’t be
affected. – Bridget K.
…We saw uniforms they used to wear and camo surprisingly was called interrupted pattern. We headed
back to the entrance and gave our thanks and respect by placing a poppy into the wall. – Kate
…At the Immigration Museum we met Zoe, she took us into the Education Centre
and taught us about what immigrants and refugees are. – Amelia R.
…we were investigators. We found out about peoples lives and we learnt not to
judge people by their looks and how they speak. - Michael
In conclusion, I believe the Shrine of Remembrance and the Immigration Museum
are lots of fun and there’s lots to learn. I think they are great places to go. - Darcy
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ELECTIVES PROGRAM
GRADE 4-6 TERM 3, 2015
Dear Parents,
During Term 3 we are happy to once again offer an electives program for children in grades 4-6. This has
always been a very popular and beneficial program for our students. The program will commence on
Thursday 16th July and run on consecutive Thursdays for 2 Four-week blocks. Sessions will run between
9.15 and 10.15am.
The dates are:
Block 1
Block 2
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July 16
August 13th
July 23rd
August 20th
July 30th
September 3rd
August 6th
September 10th
N.B. There will be no elective class on the 27th August due to the school concert.
We are asking for parents or community members who have a skill to run an activity group or assist in
running a group. In the past, activities have ranged from those involving craft, sport, cooking, computers,
woodwork, art, gardening – the possibilities are endless! Each activity will run for 4 weeks. Students participate in two activities over the 8 weeks. It could be arranged for you to have two separate groups of
students for 2 four-week blocks or only take one of the 4 week blocks depending on your availability.
If you are able to help, please fill out the form below and return it by Friday 29th May, as we need to
work out costs for the term planner and order materials if needed. Please come and see me if you have
any ideas or questions. I will contact those interested to make further arrangements once the slips have
been returned. Please note that it is preferable for anyone helping with electives to have a ‘Working with
Children Check’. Please contact the office to find out more about obtaining one of these.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Narelle Wain
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ELECTIVES PROGRAM 2015
Name: _________________________________________Contact No. : ___________________________
I would like to be involved in the electives program.

I am able to
Run a group.
Activity : ……………………………………………………….
Assist with a group.
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I am able to
Run an activity or assist in an activity for one, 4 week block.
(Please circle which session you prefer)
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16 July – 6th August OR 13th August – 10th September OR Either
Run an activity or assist in an activity for two, 4 week blocks.
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I have a current Working With Children Check (Please supply a copy)
Yes
No
Community news and e v e n t s
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Nillumbik Council are running “Pit stop
for men”- a course designed to assist
fathers to fine tune their parenting and
relationship skills.
Starts Tuesday 14 July and runs for 8
weeks until Tuesday 1 September.
Venue: Coniston Street Family Centre 28 Coniston
Street Diamond Creek.
Time: 7:30-9:30pm Bookings essential.
Autumn Art Play
Autumn Art Play is an afternoon full of fun, wonder and surprise.
Sunday 17th May 2.00-4.00pm
A special family activity at Montsalvat. Would you and your
child like to join artist Jeminah Reidy & performer Rebecca
Paige in creative activities? Be led on a journey through the
grounds at Montsalvat. Discover and create giant nests and
weavings, build cubby huts and design and make costumes?
Participate in games and learn new
circus skills.
For Ages 6 to 10.
Ph: 9433 3111
Diamond Creek BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Fri June 12 ONESIE NIGHT
$8 entry 7-10pm Ages 8-13 only
Community Bank Stadium
www.bluelight.org.au
All children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Bookings: (03) 9439 7712
Cost: $30 (includes 1 adult & child)
Address: Montsalvat,
7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham
Reconciliation Indigenous Cultural Celebration - Bunjil Dreaming
Join us on a journey through the dreamtime of Bunjil — the wedge-tailed eagle, creator spirit of the Wurundjeri people.
Featuring:
• Guided walk through Bunjil Reserves' bushland trail
• Dreamtime stories around the campfire with Wurundjeri Elders, Uncle Bill Nicholson Senior and Judy Nicholson
• Indigenous bush craft activities
When: Sunday 31 May from 10am — 1pm
Where: Bunjil Reserve, Panton Hill
Meet at Fire Fighters Memorial Park, Bishops Road, Panton Hill Melway 264 A9
Cost: Free
Bring your own walking shoes, warm wet weather gear and water
Bookings — www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/enviroevents or 9433 3316
Further information including mobility options - Brad Tadday on 9433 3203.
Road Trippin is an excursion based holiday program facilitated by YMCA Whittlesea Youth Services designed to encourage independence and build the social circles of young people in a fun and engaging environment. We will be offering 2 unique experiences for
young people in these upcoming holidays which are:
Tuesday July 7th – Disc Golf
Young People will travel via charter bus to Barwon Valley Park, once there they will play 9 holes of Disc Golf facilitated by YMCA Staff.
Thursday July 9th – Melbourne Central Amazing Race
Young People will use public transport to make their way to Melbourne Central where they will then follow a list of clues and complete
challenges set out by YMCA Staff in order to finish the Amazing Race.
Child Care Benefit/Child Care Rebate
Participants for this program who are eligible to collect Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate can do so for this program. For families who are unsure about CCB and CCR I have also included an information pack regarding this in the enrolment pack.
To enrol a child in this program please complete all the attached documents in pen and return the original copies to YMCA Whittlesea
Head Office, Suite 27B, First Floor, 797 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752.
For any enquiries regarding the upcoming Road Trippin Program please contact Jonathon Santamaria on 9407 6206 or via email [email protected]
Website: www.whittlesea.ymca.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ymcawhittleseacommunityservices