Date: Thursday 19th March 2015. Issue 8 Principal: Mr Stephen Crossley Ph 55232218 Fax 55217839 PO Box 317 Portland Vic 3305 [email protected] From the Principal’s Desk I will be on leave at the beginning of term 2 for 4-weeks and Gillian Caithness will be the Acting Principal during this period. During this time Gillian’s class will be taught by Leilani Butler. Please support Gillian and Leilani in their new roles next term. It was great to see our new building arrive last week. I believe they will be available for staff and students on the first day of term 2. We are all looking forward to getting in there! Student Support Group meetings Teachers aim to meet with parents at least once a term for Student Support Group (SSG) meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to consult with parents about the learning goals and progress of students. The SSG meeting is a great opportunity for parents to support their children at school. I think everyone has had at least one SSG meeting this term – please let your teacher or me know if this is not the case and we will organise a meeting as soon as possible. Changes to Sailing Dates The dates for sailing needed to change and we are sorry for any inconvenience. The new dates are below: May 1 – Portland Bay May 8 – Inter-school Regatta at Hopkins River Landing in Warrnambool (selected students only) COMING EVENTS TERM 1 Friday 20th March Swimming Next week Monday 23th March - School Finance Meeting 1pm Tuesday 24th March - School Council Meeting 7pm Wednesday 25th March - Crazy Hair Day & Hot dog Lunch Order - forms attached. Thursday - 26th March Friday 27th March - Swimming - LAST DAY of Term Early finish 2.30pm Important Dates to Remember. School Council AGM Tuesday March 24 The next school council meeting will include our Annual General Meeting and election of office bearers. Monday 13th April - FIRST DAY TERM 2 - Swimming - Mondays in term 2. Both the new council and the old council are encouraged to attend. All parents are welcome to attend the AGM and any school council meeting. Friday 1st May - Sailing in Portland Early Finish at 2.30pm - End of Term 1 Friday March 27 Portland Bay School will finish at 2.30pm on the last day of term. The buses will also leave at 2.30pm so please adjust your schedules. Saturday 2nd May - MAY BALL Caught Being Good Sean, Emily and Peter were all caught being good last week. Well done and thank-you for your efforts. Swimming Swimming will be on Mondays for term 2. 1st lesson is first day of school, Monday 13th April. School Photos School Photos will be on Monday 18th May. Enjoy your weekend….Steve Crossley, Principal. Monday 8th May - Sailing Regatta in Warrnambool Monday 18th May - School Photos Words on Wellbeing Good Manners Last week I had the privilege of visiting Loaves and Fishes. One of our students was working there with other members of the community; some volunteers, some in management and some just coming in to donate or to say ''hello''. It made me proud to see many young people working together in harmony and using ''good manners''. What a difference when social competencies are in place! A simple ''please and thanks'' makes working a pleasant experience. I noticed that there were plenty of smiling faces and offers of assistance, when things were tough. Again, I thought of the school values and how this particular student was being respectful, responsible, safe and learning a new task. When our students go out into the workplace, they are guided and mentored. But nothing is more important than simply using good manners! We are often judged on first impressions, sometimes unfairly, but a student who is positive, eager to learn and kind to others, will be valued in any workplace. They are certainly praised and celebrated at school! It made me think that our sense of wellbeing is enhanced simply by the way we work, play and help each other. So with that in mind, it is never too late to remember the basics we are taught at home: say ""please"" when you ask for something and always "thank you"" when you receive it. Be assured, teachers love to work in partnership with parents. We support ‘good manners’ at school just as much as you like to see these at home. It has been so lovely to chat with a number of parents. Please know the door is open and you are welcome. Sue Cowie - Wellbeing Coordinator Hopefully able to be used early term 2 New building has arrived :) Stars of the Week “Caught Being Good” Prizes awarded at last assembly to Well done Sean Harrison, Emily Whiting and Peter Saunders Great Effort. At our Friday’s whole school assembly, we draw the “Caught Being Good” raffle. Throughout the week, staff give students a raffle ticket for displaying positive behaviour either in their classroom, on the playground or in any school events such as excursions, outings or community access. Some of the reasons students have been given tickets recently are as follows : - Helping others, displaying good behaviour, following instructions, showing persistence, showing empathy, caring for others, helping without being asked, being part of the team and caring for friends. Portland Bay School Student School Banking Woolworths Dominos Stars A couple of our classrooms are collecting the “Woolworths Dominos Stars” Is available Every Wednesday with Feel free to donate or swap any unwanted squares. We’ll try to complete the Portland school sets and help with your (Please feel free to send in deposits to other banks friends and families. if student accounts are already set up). Squares not utilised are used for games. Thank you The account is free of charge for our students . Contact the office for further details Bendigo Bank RDA is in urgent need of Volunteers If you can spare some time on Tuesdays, Riding for the Disabled would greatly appreciate your assistance. Also WEDNESDAY 25th March is an information & training day 11am to 1pm Morning tea provided , BYO lunch if you wish. Further information Please contact Laurence 03 5527 9201 for further detail. Community Announcements : PANTS DOWN CIRCUS ROCK! Fantastic Family Entertainment If you loved 360 ALLSTARS, you’ll love this. Portland Arts Centre Thursday 26 March 7.30pm Pants Down Circus ROCK! is set to a pumping classic rock soundtrack with a wide range of circus acts including acrobatics, juggling and hula hoops. It’s a show that is sure to entertain every audience member whether you like death-defying stunts, incredible displays of strength and agility or just plain silly nonsense. “Four talented performers manage to captivate the audience for a full hour with an edgy rock-themed show, which sets them apart from any other circus act you have seen.” Adelaide Advertiser $30 Full price $25 Concession $10 Student $66 Family Running time: 55 minutes Tickets will sell fast. Don’t miss out.! Purchase tickets online www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing or call 5522 2263 Like us on Facebook – Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program The Portland Runners Club also have a number of level 2 recreational running coaches, a few of these coaches would be able to help out with the schools training if needed. You only have to ask. Either by emailing the runners club president, Tony Curran at [email protected] Alternatively you could give me a call on 0438436984 Thanks for your time..Thanks for getting our kids movin' & groovin'. Cheers Justine Cain. Community Announcements : The book in day for activities is Monday 23 March. Brochure sent home earlier this week. More available in the office ATTENTION ALL U15 BOYS! The Portland Hockey Club is proud to announce a Portland Under-13 Boys team and Under-15 Boys will compete in the Lower South East Hockey Association for 2015. Training will commence on Thursday, 19th March at Portland Hockey Club’s Flinders Park training grounds from 4.30-5.30pm. Anyone aged from 7-15 is encouraged to attend. Contact: Ben Fraser 0432 531 510 for more details.
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