WARRAGUL NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
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ART ROOM NEWS
CALENDAR 2015
Fri
6
Nov
Whole School Assembly
Year Two Sleepover
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MUSIC COUNT US IN
5th November 2015
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LAPATHON
Principal’s
Report
Walk to School Day
Friday 31st October
Year Four students leave for
Mt Evelyn camp
Wed
18
Nov
Fri
20
Nov
Whole School Assembly
Thur
26
Nov
Musical Soiree at 6.30pm
Thur
3
Dec
Junior Sports Day
Parent Club AGM and final
meeting for 2015
Walking helps children to get the 60
minutes of moderate physical activity
they need each day to be healthy and
strong. Well done to the 306 children
who participated in Walk to School Day
last Friday. That was an increase of 174
students who wouldn’t normally walk to
school. Thank you for supporting this
Vic Health initiative which encourages
healthy habits and fitness. All children
who walked to school received a Vic
Health sticker.
NEXT ASSEMBLY
Our next whole school assembly
is Friday 6th November.
O'Dowd's Rd. Warragul North. P.O. Box 354 Warragul 3820
Phone (03) 5623 4066 Fax (03) 5623 4345
www.warragulnorthps.vic.edu.au
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Principal’s Report continued
Lapathon
What a wonderful way to emphasise the importance of being
active for students and reinforcing the living a healthy lifestyle
message. By holding the Parent Club Lapathon and Walk to
School Day in October we are working together to encourage
our children to be healthy, and at the same time raise funds
for Warragul North Primary School.
Many thanks to the children and families who supported
both these events. It certainly was great to see so many people
coming along to cheer on their children as they ran their
laps for the Lapathon. A huge thank you to our Parent Club
volunteers, especially Bek Parker, who have spent many hours
collating all the Lapathon forms.
The early return of your Lapathon forms and donations would
be greatly appreciated. Don’t forget if you would like to be in
the draw to win a great prize your forms and donations must
be returned by Monday 23rd November. The prize draw will
take place at assembly on Friday 4th December.
Corinne Collins
Principal
State Athletics
On Monday 26th October, four boys from Warragul
North Primary School competed at the State Athletics
that were held at the Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. The
boys enjoyed the experience of competing at state level
and did their best on the day. The results are as follows:
Jonah (4TH) – 9/10 boys
4th place – 200 metres heat
Jonah (4TH), Samuel (3/4P),
James (4AB) and Jacob (4TH) – 9/10 boys
7th place – 4 x 100 metres relay heat
Congratulations boys as qualifying for state level
competition is a great achievement.
Mr Callan Fisher
Physical Education Teacher
James, Jacob, Samuel and Jonah, the boy’s 9/10 year old relay team.
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Student achievement involves the combination of a number
of elements in the learning process such as setting goals,
understanding the learning intent, thinking, developing skills,
feedback, reflecting and exerting effort to achieve. Each
student needs to understand that they are the learner and
that they are responsible for their own learning.
Teachers can support students to continuously refine and
improve their learning and understanding. Teachers can
assist students to set learning goals and understand learning
intentions. Teachers can then use evidence (what the
student can do, say, make or write) to provide feedback and
assist students to evaluate their progress, that is their
achievements. Teachers can support students to reflect on
their learning and the impact of effort on achievement.
Learning requires students to engage in a thinking process
and exert effort to achieve. Students striving for excellence
can achieve to their potential. Achievement requires effort by
learners as they engage in the learning process.
In a ‘nutshell’ Achievement means accomplishing
your learning goals using effort and skill.
Aussie of the Month
The ‘Aussie of the Month’
program is a great way to
recognise school students’
achievement - without them
having to win a race or sit an
exam. It is designed to encourage
children to be proud of themselves,
their school and to understand
the responsibilities and rewards of
community participation. During
2015 staff at Warragul North Primary School have
agreed to regularly bestow this honour on a student.
‘Aussie of the Month’ for October is:
Keinan (2VM)
Keinan is a very deserving winner of this month’s ‘Aussie
of the Month’.
He is a responsible, caring student who demonstrates
respect and friendship to all. He follows the school rules
and is a reliable class member.
Keinan is a great role model, and represents the ethos
of Warragul North Primary School. He shows great
enthusiasm in all aspects of his learning and readily
accepts challenges.
Keinan demonstrates remarkable resilience for someone
so young, quickly bouncing back from any setback, be it
work or health related or when interacting with others.
His ability to smile through adversity is testament to his
strength of character.
Congratulations Keinan on being awarded ‘Aussie of the
Month’.
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University of N.S.W.
Maths Competition
Warragul North Primary School is committed to
providing opportunities for all students to be challenged
and extended in their learning. In 2015, students in
Years Three to Six have the opportunity to compete in
the highly regarded ICAS (International Competitions
and Assessments for Schools) competitions through the
University of New South Wales.
Congratulations to all children who participated in the
Mathematics competition. Well done!
The results for the Mathematics competition are:
CREDIT
Daniel (6CU)
MERIT
William (6CU)
PARTICIPATION
Jordan (5/6M)
Ruby (4TH)
Maeya (6CU)
Olivia (5/6M)
Tom (4SE)
Amina (5/6M)
Natalie (6GA)
Jasper (4SE)
Dempsey (4SE)
Holly (6GA)
Jacob (5BA)
Jacob (4TH)
Tom (5PR)
Keely (4SE)
Acacia (3PH)
Acacia (3PH)
Amina (5/6M)
Daniel (6CU)
Dempsey (4SE)
Holly (6GA)
Jacob (4TH)
Jacob (5BA)
Jasper (4SE)
Jordan (5/6M)
Keely (4SE)
Maeya (6CU)
Natalie (6GA)
Olivia (5/6M)
Ruby (4TH)
Tom (4SE)
Tom (5PR)
William (6CU)
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Warragul North Primary School has been involved in ‘Music: Count
Us In!’, a federal initiative, for the past five years. Last Thursday
the 29th October the whole school once again came together for
‘Music: Count Us In!’ to sing this year’s song, ‘Gold’.
It was great to be joined by Federal Member for McMillan, Mr
Russell Broadbent, Baw Baw Shire Mayor, Ms Debbie Brown and
Deputy Mayor, Mr Joe Gauci who sang along with the children
whilst watching the live feed from the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Mrs Jill Binks
Performing Arts Co-ordinator
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YEAR TWO SLEEPOVER
The Year Two children are
very excited about their
sleepover which is this
Friday, 6th November. The
children will play games,
have a yummy dinner and
watch a movie together.
Please make sure you
have returned your child’s
permission form and
payment so they are able to
attend the sleepover.
YEAR FOUR MT EVELYN CAMP
The Year Four children are
looking forward to their camp
to Mt Evelyn from Wednesday
18th November to Friday 20th
November. Permission and
medical forms should have
been returned by now and
just a reminder that the final
payment for camp is due this
Friday, 6th November. A list
of what to pack for camp is
available from the school office
if you have misplaced yours.
Happy camping!
Chess Tournament
Once again Warragul North Primary
School has offered chess club as a lunch
time activity during Terms Two and
Three providing the opportunity for
children from all year levels to play
chess. The children played games of
chess against each other, culminating in
a chess tournament at the end of Term
Three. The final results of the 2015
Chess Tournament are:
Chess Champion
– Pablo (4SE)
Chess Champion Runner-up
– Charlie (3/4P)
Chess Finalists
– Lachlan (4TH) and
Lachlan (3/4P)
Pictured are the 2015 chess champions.
Back Row: Pablo and Charlie
Front Row: Lachlan and Lachlan
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School Council Report
Hi, my name is Peter Mudie,
and this is my fourth year
on School Council. I am on
the council as a community
representative as my children
have completed primary
school.
I have just returned from
a trip to China where my
daughter, Emmerson (15) and I spent some time
volunteering in an orphanage for children that have
been abandoned and have disabilities.
Emmerson shared with me before we left that she
hoped the trip would help remind her to not take
things for granted that we have in Australia.
As I reflected on recent times serving on school
council there have been many challenges to things
we value and that we should not take for granted.
Things like the number of classrooms needed to
ensure our children have the best opportunity of
learning and providing pastoral support for our
children through Chaplaincy.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on school
council for it gives parents and members of the
community the opportunity to work with the school
staff towards protecting the things we value and help
lay a foundation for our children that gives them the
best opportunity for life.
Mr Peter Mudie
School Councillor
News from the Art
Room
Artist Paul Klee remains the focus. The children in Years Three and Four have enjoyed creating some beautiful Paul
Klee inspired artworks.
Mrs Debbie Dunlop
Visual Arts Teacher
Pictured are Jorja (6CU), Jhett (1BO) and Indi (1BO) with the beautiful artworks that won them the title of Artist of the Week.
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Year Five Visit To
Warragul Regional College
As part of our transition program the Year Five children were invited to visit the Warragul Regional College on Friday
23rd October to experience a secondary college environment. The students were taken through learning based projects
lead by current Year Seven students.
Student Refelctions...
On the 23rd October, Year Five students went to the
Warragul Regional College for a sneak peak of what
secondary school was like. Our Year Seven mentors were
a great help showing us around the campus.
Our project was based around endangered animals and
habitats for them. The resources we could use were
modelling clay, pipe cleaners, large soft pipe cleaners,
straws, felt and much, much more. Several groups made
most of their scene with modelling clay, a few also made
some posters. There were two winning groups, their
prize was a Warragul Regional College torch.
By Libby (5BA)
Visiting Warragul Regional College was an amazing
experience, just to be within that school community was
a privilege. We all had a ball with the fellow Year Sevens
and look forward to our years at high school, even though
some of us are going to a different high school.
After all the commotion of getting to the hall and
organising groups, the Year Seven helpers took us on a
tour to see all the facilities. The first place we went to was
the green room. It sounded very mysterious to us and
we couldn’t wait to see it. The green room was lined with
fake grass. On the sidelines there were lush bushes and
wooden seats.
By Sienna (5BA)
On the 23rd October all of the Year Fives went to the
Warragul Regional College. We were separated into
groups of five or six. In my group there was Grace,
Amina, Rhys, Tom and me.
Our task was to make a habitat for an endangered
animal. Our group chose the South China Tiger. We
had different types of materials to create the habitat.
After we made the habitat, people were given one red
sticker to vote for other groups. In the end we were up
against the Blob Fish, but our group won the best habitat
out of all of the other groups.
By Chloe (5BA)
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Canteen Roster
DATE
TIME
VOLUNTEER
Wednesday 24th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Nick Norris
Thursday 25th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Lynne Wigg
Friday 6th November
9.00am to 10.15am
Kellie Edwards
Edwina Kelly
Monday 9th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Kate Stern
Tuesday 10 November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Lynne Wigg
Wednesday 11th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Fiona Saltmarsh
Thursday 12th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Christy Middling
Friday 13th November
9.00am to 10.15am
Amy Robson
Kirrily Saxton
Monday 16th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Maree Roberts
Tuesday 17th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Carmel Lane
Wednesday 18th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Simone Rhodes
Thursday 19th November
1.30pm to 2.15pm
Sarah Phillips
Friday 20th November
9.00am to 10.15am
Tracey Armstrong
Helen Sibley
SUNSMART
ARE YOU MOVING?
Parents are reminded that
Warragul North Primary
School sunsmart hats
are a compulsory part of
our school uniform in
terms one and four. The
hats need to be in good
condition and named.
Warragul North Primary
School hats are available from Beleza in Williams Square,
Warragul. Children not wearing a Warragul North Primary
School sunsmart hat will need to play in the undercover area.
If you plan on leaving Warragul
North Primary School at
the end of 2015, it would be
appreciated if you could notify
the school office as soon as
possible. This will assist us
with our class planning for 2016
and also enable us to forward a
transfer note to your children’s
new school. Thanks!
‘Catch ‘em being good’ raffle
REMEMBERANCE DAY POPPY APPEAL
Remembrance Day
poppies are now
on sale from the
school office for 20
cents each.
Our ‘Catch ‘em being good’ raffle
winner is Jackson (5PR)
Well done!
OUTSIDE SCHOOL
HOURS CARE
Recently our OSHC service had an
interesting visitor – A PYTHON!
Ghani’s Mum, Aimee, brought their
pet Murray-Darling carpet python,
Irulan, in and gave a very interesting
talk on pythons, describing their
sleeping and eating habits. The
children were able to hold the snake if
they felt comfortable about doing so.
Most children had a turn at handling
Irulan and had their photo taken.
Parents who arrived to collect their
children during the visit were able to
take photos of their children holding
the snake. Thank you to Aimee for
giving the children a great experience.
Staff at OSHC attended a network
meeting on 28th October. A guest
speaker from FKA was very helpful
with information for childcare services
on the availability of resources from
FKA to help with cultural integration
and inclusion in OSHC programs.
OSHC is available on a permanent
or casual basis. Enrolment forms are
available from the school office or from
OSHC. A waiting list is held if a session
is already fully booked. It is important
that the school office or OSHC is
notified if your child is not going to
attend a session they have been booked
in for as that place can then be used
for a casual booking. Once you have a
permanent booking you will be billed
for that placement whether your child
attends or not.
Phone numbers for bookings and
cancellations are:
School Office 5623 4066
OSHC Mobile 0418 662 225
Hours for OSHC are:
Before School Care:
7am. to 8.45am.
NO EARLY DROP OFFS
After School Care:
3.30pm. to 6pm
NO LATE PICK UPS
Judy Eastwell
OSHC Co-ordinator
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Tournament
of Minds
At the whole school assembly on Friday
23rd October the children who represented
Warragul North Primary School in the
Tournament of Minds teams for 2015 were
presented with their participation certificates.
Language Literature Team
Back Row: Aaron (5/6M), Jacob (4TH) and Charli (5/6M)
Front Row: Chloe (5BA), Charlie (3/4P) and Dakotah (4TH)
Social Science Team
Back Row: Keely (4SE), Teesha (6GA) and Ruby (4TH)
Front Row: Cody (4TH), Brandon (5/6M), Serena (4TH) and Lachy (4TH)
Maths Engineering Team
Back Row: Vanessa (6CU), Ali (5/6M) and Kyla (6CU)
Front Row: Taj (4AB), Ashlyn (3/4P), Trinidy (4TH) and Craig (4SE)
Community News
Programs for kids
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The giant Christmas paper-chain join-up!
suitable for school-aged children
Warragul Library
Friday 4 December 4-5pm
We are creating the biggest paper chain
in Warragul, with help from local school
students and community members. You
are welcome to bring along chains you
have already made, or make some “on the
spot”at the library
Join us to celebrate linking the chain
and see how long we can make it!
No bookings required.
For more info
Call 5622 2848
To make a booking for any of our events
simply visit wgrlc.eventbrite.com.au
www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au
Registration Day
& First Session
Ellinbank Cricket Club
Sunday 8th November @ 10am
Enquiries: Mario DiGrandi 0148 261 564 or Michael Masterson 0148 426 494
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