MEREDITH PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 9
2015
Friday 27th March 2015
Principal’s Report
Calendar
April
Monday 13th
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First day of Term 2
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Garden Group 1.30—3.15pm
Thursday 23rd
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MARC Van
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MVA Cross Country
May
Friday 1st
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Year 5 Camp deposit due
Garden Group Just a reminder that
our garden group meets on the 3rd
Monday of the month. The next
session will be on the first day of
Term 2, the 13th April.
Outstanding Accounts
Thank you to all the families who
have paid their $150 Student payment. Please note that the first
$50 was due before the end of this
term. Students have had their
classroom supplies since the first
day of term.
Year 5 Camp deposits
“Intention to Attend” note to be
returned to school with a $100.00
deposit by Friday 1st May.
Hello everyone,
Cricket
Congratulations to our Elaine cricket club boys who won their grand final on
the weekend. They were able to dismiss their opponents very quickly on the
last morning to win the game. The team fielded extremely well, getting a
couple of wickets via a run out and a catch. Well done to Kenny, Kade, Trent
and Seth who played essential team roles in the win.
Staffing Update
I am writing to announce that Jannah Swaffield (one of our integration
aides) has accepted a job at Belmont Primary School. We are very excited
for Jannah, and thank her for the work she has done at Meredith. We have
replaced Jannah internally in the short term while we advertise for a
replacement.
Woorabinda Camp
I had the privilege of drawing two names out of the hat in front of Ms
Pritchard’s class for Woorabinda camp on Thursday. Normally, I would do
this at our school assembly, but I’m taking personal leave today so I did it in
the classroom. This is a government run camp for grade 4/5 students.
Unfortunately, only two students were allowed to go from our school (one
girl, one boy). Congratulations to Eliza and Alex who were both the
successful recipient of a camp invitation.
Choir Expression of interest
Spots are filling up fast for our choir which will begin on Wednesday, April
15th from 3.15 - 4.15pm. Please know that the cut-off date for registration is
Tuesday 14th of April. Please let Belinda in the office know if you’d like your
child to join in the choir.
Old Laptops
We have been working on having the old laptops ready to be taken home by
today, and we hope that will be the case. Mile (our technician) has been sick
and unable to attend school the last two weeks, but he is
bringing in extra workers today in a bid to have them
finished for the holidays.
Have a great holiday break, I hope every family is able to
relax and enjoy their time together over the Easter
period. Family is a precious gift, school holidays are a
great time to create and relive all sorts of fantastic
memories.
Christian
Ph: 5286 1313
FAX: 5286 1484
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meredithps.vic.edu.au
Christian Brown
Principal
Meredith Primary School
Student Achievement Awards
P/1
Charlie Nettleton
For his interesting observations about
what he has read
Matilda Kelly
For her keen interest in her school work
1/2
Jeremy Vorkauf
For always coming to school with a smile
Alice McLane
For trying her best during all school activities
Lilly Parkinson
For being a fun and kind class member
2/3
Will Reichman
For helping others in the classroom
Ethan Vorkauf
For his amazing efforts throughout the term
4/5
Peetha Van der Veen
For her fantastic work in reading this week
Alex Van der Veen
For his enthusiasm when learning about
ANZAC Day
6
Georas Macauley
For showing such enthusiasm during
his ilearning project
Emily Speirs
For always being a caring person with a big
beautiful smile
Thank you
Not only is this my 129th newsletter, it is
also my last one. Because of this I would like
to take the opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the staff,
students and families here at MPS. I feel extremely privileged to have been a part of this
wonderful school community for the last three
and a bit years.
I have many mixed emotions at this time and
although I am looking forward to spending more
time with our grandchildren, Mr Cations and
some new adventures, (did I mention the sleep
ins) I will cherish the memories and friendships and will keep in touch and up to date
with all the latest Meredith news. How good is
that app!
I would also like to pay special thanks to all
school councillors, especially Terry Hart,
Stefania Parkinson and Martin Peters, and the
PFA parents who have at many times given up
precious time to help me out when needed.
My biggest thank you however, is to all the
students who have made working at Meredith
Primary School such a pleasure. Special mention to all our past and present school captains, this year Angus and Tarryn, who consistently uphold and encourage other students
to maintain the MPS values that will no doubt
lead them on to great achievements in the future. Keep up the great work. I will miss you
all.
Kind regards
Carol Cations
Principal Award
Kade, Seth, Trent & Kenny
For winning their cricket competition.
Great team effort boys!
TASTES OF MEREDITH
FRIDAY 27th MARCH 6PM ~ 8 pm.
MEREDITH INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Tastings of our local cheese, wine, lamb, beef, pork,
vegetarian and sweet delights.
GOLD COIN DONATION at each TASTING POST.
Organised by ADVANCE MEREDITH ASSOCIATION
Meredith Primary School Choir
Expression of Interest for students from Grade 2—6
I wish my child / children ______________________________________ to be involved with the Meredith School Choir during Term 2. I understand that the program
will be run starting on Wednesday April 15th from 3.15pm –4.15pm for 6 weeks.
Signed ________________________________
Date __________________