Thursday, 23rd April 2015
TERM 2
KEY DATES:
APRIL
24
27
29
MAY
1
4
5
6-8
8
WEEK 2
2015 TERM DATES:
Term 2 13th April - 26th June
Term 3 13th July - 18th September
Term 4 5th October - 18th December
NO ASSEMBLY
ANZAC Day - JSC Service - 10.20am
Cricket clinics - Years 2 - 6
Second Hand Uniform Sale 9.15-9.45am
*** Save the Date ***
Friday 16th October
Fiesta and Fireworks
Year 6 Student Leaders - Leadership course
Cricket clinics - Years 2 - 6
Mothers Day Stall
Year 4 Camp
Muffins for Mum - Foundation
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
With the 100 Year Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing this Saturday, the students have been doing a mini unit learning and celebrating
our ANZAC traditions and honouring the men and women who have, and continue to serve and protect Australia. It has been a
fabulous experience for all involved, and this Friday, we are having a special time to share with the whole school what has been
happening in the different year levels. In the morning we will be having a ‘walk through’ by the children throughout the school so that
the different classes can showcase their learnings. Then, at 10.20am, we will be having an ANZAC Day service in the Wicking Centre,
run by our
Student Junior School Council. We would like to invite you to join us on Friday morning. You are more than welcome to come from
9.50am on, have a quick look around the classes, come to the service and then have more time till 11am to spend in the classes with
the children. It will be a wonderful time of remembrance and celebration on Friday and we are looking forward to sharing with our
school community.
If you do have a moment, please take some time to see the fantastic display Rosie Campbell has done with her ‘Avenue of Honour’ in
commemoration of our soldiers. Rosie’s mum has knitted beautiful poppies that are just stunning and a lovely tribute to our Service
men and women.
This week is whole school Cross Country week. The Foundation through to Year 2 students had their events on Tuesday and the
senior school will be running on Thursday. There is quite a bit of hype around Cross Country as the children are very excited and
many take the challenge very seriously. On Thursday afternoon we will be having a special Cross Country Assembly to go through the
results and announce the winners. All the students in the winning house will receive the inaugural Orchard Grove House Cross
Country Winners ribbon, which is fantastic. Luckily the weather was brilliant for the little ones. Unfortunately, at writing this
newsletter piece, the weather is looking very gloomy with a high chance of rain for Thursday, so we will see how we go – weather
permitting.
Our Cricket Clinics have started this week and will go for the next few weeks. Each class from 2-6 have sessions scheduled and it is a
great Aussie tradition that is good for all kids to have an opportunity to learn, understand and play.
School Philosophy
Orchard Grove Primary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that engages curiosity,
promotes learning, personal growth and wellbeing for all students. We strive to develop adaptability and resilience
so students can become valued members of the local and global communities and be prepared for future life
experiences.
DEECD and Orchard Grove P.S. do not endorse the products or services of any private
advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by DEECD for accuracy of information contained
in advertisements or claims made by them.
This week the Insight article on making your kids more
independent
and working your way as a parent into redundancy
Glenda Harry
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a good article and now having adult children myself, I am
really pleased how independent, confident and self-assured my
children are – it’s important.
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you find it helpful.
PARENTS’
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this last week, we had an incident in the cricket pavilion
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NEWSLETTER ROSTER
November
It is a good time Wednesday,
to remind us all19th
about
the protocols and
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appropriate behaviour in ourNicole
car parks.
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one another. Remember, Louise
it is unacceptable
to prop and block
the road way. If there is not a space you can circle around again
SICK BAY
ROSTER
or go and park in the street.
Please
be mindful of the restricted
Friday,
14th November
5 minute parking bays
– for parents
who are in and out quickly
Linda Merry
- 1JS
and not for waiting for children.
If this
space is used well, it
would free up valuable parking spots much more effectively.
PAYMENTS
DUE
AT THE
OFFICE
Well that’s all from
me for this
week.
I hope
you have a great
weekend with your family as you continue to celebrate and
 Swimming - 3rd instalment - $35.00 - due 21st November
honour the ANZAC tradition.
 Chesterfield Farm - Level 2 - $21.50 - due 21st November
Talk soon
 2015 Contributions - payment in full due by 22nd January or
Glenda
Harry
1st instalment
$150.00 due 21st November
Principal
 2015 Excursion Levy - 1st instalment $47.50 due by 12th
December or payment in full by 22nd January 2015
PARENTS’ CLUB
Entertainment Books - 2015
Books BOOK
are $65.00
and will be available
PACKS
from Monday 27th April. Spare order forms are available at the
Book Packs will start being distributed after next week. They will
office.
be sent Day
home
after
payment
in full
received,
or the 1st
Mothers
Stall
- The
stall will
be held
on Tuesday
5th May.
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follow
the date.
Metal to Metal - A big thankyou to everyone who contributed, we
raised $154.10.
Next meeting - To be advised.
PRINCIPAL AWARD
Alice - FAD
Sebastian - FJF
Jonathan - FTR
Meagan, Keely - 1DW
Jemma, Zach - 1KC
Ramin - 1LC
Miles - 1MM
Whole class - 1/2M
Charli, Harper - 2CM
Whole class - 2KM
Jack - 3GT
Angus - 3KM
Jack - 3KT
Baden - 3TK
Tony - 4GH
Bailey, Michelle - 4MA
Sosefina - 5/6B
Charlie - 5/6M
Alana - 5/6T
Amelie - 5/6W
SPANISH CORNER
SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL
The Spanish Film Festival is on in Melbourne again. Enjoy a taste of some of
the fabulous films to come out of Spain and special events
including food and wine sampling. Guest star this year is
Elena Anaya, star of Almodovar’s ‘The Skin I Live In’. This
Friday night sees the screening of the comedy ‘ They Are
All Dead’ followed by a Q&A session and wine and cheese.
Have a look at the Festival website below for the full listing
of screenings and events.
http://www.spanishfilmfestival.com/
Bronwyn McIlroy
Coordinator
NEWSLETTER ROSTER
Wednesday, 29th April
Fiona Clark
Jo Lynton
SICK BAY ROSTER
Friday, 24th April
Ling Krah - 5/6P
This year we have 2 additional rides, amazing food, as well
as all the old favourites!
CANTEEN ROSTER
Monday 27/4
Wednesday 29/4
Friday 1/5
Rowena Garrett
Jenni Minnieve
Jenni Baxter
Sally Payne
Dianne Ashdown
Danielle Carboon
Ian Chadwick
Eirini Trortzis
Valerie Start
Amy Jiang
Melanie Arrowsmith
Ruth Zupo

PAYMENTS DUE AT THE OFFICE
Year 4 Camp - balance - $100.00 - due Wednesday 29th April
Class parent representatives will be contacted shortly
regarding their role at the festival.
We are in need of face painters, so if you, or if you know
anyone interested please let Margaret at the office know.
More information will follow in the coming weeks. Stay
tuned!
UNIFORM SHOP
We have some size 10 windcheaters for $15.00, down from
$28.50. There are 6 in stock and special order forms are at the
office.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE
There will be a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Wednesday 29th
April from 9.30 - 10.30am.
Nicky has done a great job of running these, but will not be at
the school next year. If you would be interested in taking on this
role, please see Margaret at the office. Commitment is just a
couple of hours once a term to run the sale and then an hour a
day or so before hand to sort donations. It is a great service that
is offered to the school community.
OSHClub
Hi everyone,
Last week we welcomed everyone back and they have all settled
in well. We have been enjoying our new Foosball table and we
will be in the long room for after care due to our large numbers.
Children have been enjoying table tennis and Wii dance as the
most popular activities. Come in and see the staff have a dance,
too!
During outside play at OSHClub all children are still required to
bring a spare hat as the UV rays remain quite high. Please supply
a hat in their school bag when possible.
We ask that all families donate any recycling materials including
but not limited to: boxes (shoe, tissue, anything), books, games,
clothes for dress ups, cushions, blankets.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the
program on 0438 565 727. Calls will be answered/returned
between 7-9am and 3-6pm.
Also, please remember to book your children into the program
online to avoid the casual fee surcharge and assist the program
to be appropriately staffed to comply with regulations. Be sure to
book in early.
Have a great week,
OSHClub Team
Host Families Needed For New Exchange Students in 2015
Many girls and boys aged between 15 and 18 from exciting
countries like Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Argentina,
Finland and Austria are hoping to come here to study for 3, 5
or 10 months from July this year and stay with a volunteer
family that is willing to host and welcome them and can afford
an extra member at the family table. If you feel you could do
this for them for the length of their stay or even some of it,
please contact Klaus Schumann on (03) 97584279 and let me
know of your interest.
Yours sincerely,
Klaus Schumann, WEP Community Coordinator
Proud sponsor of RUBY Orchard Grove’s School dog