Thursday, 7th May 2015
TERM 2
KEY DATES:
MAY
6-8
8
11
15
17
19
20 - 26
20 - 21
27
29
JUNE
1
5
8
WEEK 4
2015 TERM DATES:
Term 2
Year 4 Camp
Term 3
Muffins for Mum - Foundation
Term 4
Mothers Day Stall - before and after school
Cricket Clinic - Years 2 - 6
District Cross Country
Dreamer Puppets Incursion - Years 1 & 2
Working Bee 9.00am - 12.30pm
School Open Day & Night
Foundation 2016 School Tours 9.30am, 2.15pm, 6.00pm (bookings essential)
Library Book Fair
Forces of Nature Incursion - Years 3 & 4
Monash Teddy Bear Hospital Incursion - Foundation
Winter Interschool Sport - Years 5 & 6
Wild Action Incursion - Year 1
13th April - 26th June
13th July - 18th September
5th October - 18th December
*** Save the Date ***
Friday 16th October
Fiesta and Fireworks
Wild Action Incursion - Year 2
CURRICULUM DAY
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Our very excited Grade 4 students set off yesterday morning on their long awaited camp to Flinders. They left without a
hitch and we are all sure they will have a fantastic time. Our fingers are crossed, hoping that the weather is kind and
they are able to make the most of the flying fox, the maze and orienteering activities that they are scheduled to do today. There is also a kite making session where the students make their own kites, so maybe a little wind might be helpful!
Whilst I am talking about outdoor activities I want to mention hats. Now that we are in May, there is no need for hats to
be worn at play and lunch times till the 1st of September.
Speaking of being outdoors, I would like to apologise for the confusion over the change of dates for the working bee. I
understand that there were conflicting dates reported on the website and in the newsletters, and that led to some people
not being aware of the change. We rescheduled it to be closer to Education Week and our Open Evening event as we
felt this would allow us to make sure the school was looking its welcoming best. The new date is the 17th of May at
9am. If you can attend that would be great as there are plenty of jobs lined up!
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.
Now to the actual Open Evening…this will be held on the 19th of
May
fromHarry
6pm -8pm. Classrooms will be open, displaying aspects
Glenda
of
the curriculum and how we teach it. Children will be involved
Principal
in activities around the school, including PE activities run over in
the Wicking Centre. There
will also be
buskers around the school,
PARENTS’
CLUB
promoting the musical talents of our students. These are just a
Carols
Night
few
of the
activities, so don’t forget to check this space next
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night awill
be held
on Thursday,
11th December
fromwhere
week where
more
detailed
list will appear.
This is a night
5pm.
Sausages
&
drinks
will
be
available
for
purchase,
andis,our
we showcase just how great Orchard Grove Primary School
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drawn on
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night.
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tickets
will
come
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and bring
you
who
needs
a school
come home
towards
of the
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if they
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dueend
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in month.
Foundation!) for next year.
Save the Date - Saturday 21st February 2015 Outdoor Movie
Night
Michelle Ogilvie
Next meeting - to be advised (will be in 2015)
Assistant Principal
Bronwyn McIlroy
Coordinator
NEWSLETTER ROSTER
PARENTS’ CLUB
Wednesday, 19th November
Entertainment Books - Don’tNicole
forgetBray
to order your Entertainment
Books. They are a bargainLouise
at only
$65.00 and the school
Cooper
receives $13.00 from each book sold.
Next meeting - Tuesday
12thBAY
May ROSTER
in the staffroom at 2.45pm
SICK
Bronwyn McIlroy Friday, 14th November
Coordinator
Linda Merry - 1JS
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PAYMENTS DUE AT THE OFFICE
NEWSLETTER ROSTER
Wednesday,
13th -May
Swimming - 3rd instalment
- $35.00
due 21st November
Ken2Setiawan
Chesterfield Farm - Level
- $21.50 - due 21st November
Louise Cooper
2015 Contributions - payment in full due by 22nd January or
1st instalment $150.00 due 21st November
2015 Excursion Levy
- 1stBAY
instalment
$47.50 due by 12th
SICK
ROSTER
December or payment
in full 8th
by 22nd
Friday,
May January 2015
Vicky Opie - 1KC
2015 BOOK PACKS
Book Packs will start being
distributed
after next week. They will
CANTEEN
ROSTER
be sent home after payment in full received, or the 1st
Monday 11/5
Friday 15/5
instalment
of $150 hasWednesday
been paid.13/5
Jenny Connell
Elise Suhle
Helen Blyth
May Hayes
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Jess Bentley
Ken Setiawan
Louise Cook
Bronwyn McIlory
Vanessa Davies
Shivani Astley
Emma Dillon
Lyn Newton
PAYMENTS DUE AT THE OFFICE
ICAS Competition - Years 3 - 6 - due 8th May
Dreamer Puppets - Years 1 - 2 - $4.00 - due 8th May
Year 3 Camp - deposit $90.00 - due 15th May
Forces of Nature Incursion - Years 3 & 4 - $9.00 - due 13th
May
Japanese Calligraphy - Years 5 & 6 - $5.00 - due 15th May
District Cross Country - various - $15.00 - due 12th May
Mothers Day Stall
The stall will be open again
on
Friday 8th May
before and after school
SPANISH CORNER
LANGUAGES ONLINE
The Foundation students are practising asking and answering
¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) at the moment and having fun
with the Languages Online website. This is a Department of
Education resource and freely available. There are songs, posters
and interactive games all for free. All levels in the school have
used different sections and it gives the students an excellent
opportunity to extend their Spanish beyond the classroom.
Click on the link below: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/
languagesonline/spanish
BOOK FAIR PARENT HELPERS NEEDED
The Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving at Orchard Grove on
Wednesday, May 20th and will be in the Library for one week.
Each year we look forward to seeing the selection of books sent
by Scholastic and all of our students will have the opportunity to
view them during their lessons.
The book sale begins on Thursday, May 21st and will be
open each school day from 8.30am-9.00am and 3.30pm4.15pm until Tuesday, May 26th.
To be able to run a successful Book Fair, we rely on the
support of our parents to assist on the sales desks. If
you are able to donate your time on any of the days the
Book Fair is open, please contact Deb or Sandra in the
Library.
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE NEWS
It’s great to see so many of our students involved in the 2015
Premier’s Reading Challenge, and each day even more students
are registering. Usernames and passwords will be sent home by
classroom teachers along with the booklets to record student
reading. When students complete the Challenge and their books
have been logged online, please return the booklets to classroom
teachers.
Deb Chamberlain
OSHClub
Hi everyone
The Preps are settling well into OSHClub. They are becoming
more confident with OSHClub routines and the buddy system is a
huge success! They will start walking down on their own to OSH
this term.
If you child requires breakfast in the morning remind them to let
us know. We don't want anyone going to school on an empty
tummy.
If parents have any suggestions as to how we can improve our
program, please leave a comment on one of the ladybugs that
are displayed on the wall.
Planning forward, we are gathering ‘outside’ items for our
autumn theme days, as autumn is upon us. Children are
beginning to look for fallen leaves and other autumn materials
that inspire them.
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. Don’t forget to book in for the holiday program
too!
Have a great week,
OSHClub Team
WANTED
Pre-loved children's books, in good condition, suitable for 0-8
years. I am collecting these for a group called 'Reading out of
Poverty,' who are aiming to receive 20,000 donated books this
year!
Please put them in the box by the Office or call Bridget Morcom
on 0417132767 if you would like me to collect them. Thankyou
Proud sponsor of RUBY Orchard Grove’s School dog