From the Principal Late Pass

From the Principal
Can you believe Term 1 2014 has come to a close! Thanks to Lara Primary
School Friends for arranging the visit by the Easter Bunny last week – some
students were heard to say ‘He’s gone back down his hole underground – and
it’s a very big hole!’
It’s been a great term, with lots of exciting learning happening. Already it seems
such a long time ago that our prep students arrived in their crisp new uniforms
ready to embark on their learning journey. Now, if you walk into their classrooms
you find students who understand the routines of school, are engaged in daily
reading, writing and numeracy tasks. They’re excited about reading books to
others, learning new words, stretching their counting and number sense, and
sharing stories they have written.
Issue No 5
03/04/2014
Term 1 finishes @
2.30pm.
Term 2 commences
Tuesday 22nd April.
Wednesday 23rd
April some LG
students are off to
the Shrine in
Melbourne.
th
Thursday 24 April
School Cross
Country.
Our 3/4 students have spent time at Serendip Sanctuary. We always hear very
positive stories from our students, as they engage with the rangers and animals
at the sanctuary, and stretch their IT capabilities in our classroom there. If
you’ve not taken the time to visit the sanctuary I am confident Marcia O’Brien
and the class teachers would appreciate your support while your child’s class is
visiting.
I trust you have followed along with the learning in your child’s classroom by
visiting their Blog. You can access the Blogs from our website – under the
student tab - http://www.laraps.vic.edu.au/students-blog-spot
Wishing everyone a most enjoyable break with their family, and hope Easter
Bunny visits your house!
Elissa Jackson
Thursday 24th April
Bellarine Uniform
not at school on this
day.
Friday 25th April
Anzac Day.
Public Holiday.
Late Pass
Starting at the beginning of Term 2 if your child/children are late to school
they must come via the office and collect a late pass to take to their
teacher.
Thanks
Rosie Noonan
Thank You
Many local families and visitors had a great day at the Lara Food & Wine Festival on Sunday 23rd March.
We’d like to thank the following people who volunteered their time supervising the Serendip front gate and
directing patrons to designated parking locations:
Mel Tattersall, Linda Tigani, Glenda Porter, Monica Formoso, Wendy Caddy, Debbie Liddle, Kathleen
Whitehead, Jamie Whitehead, Anne Westwood, John Westwood, Gayle O’Shannassy and Sharyn Rodger.
In appreciation of the generosity of these Lara Primary School helpers, the Food & Wine Festival Committee
is donating $400 towards the Serendip program.
Marcia O’Brien
The Rotary Junior Community Award (also known as the Rotary Challenge)
The Rotary Challenge has been running at Lara Primary School for a number of years and has been
supported by the Geelong Rotary Club. The program is specifically designed for students in their final year at
primary school. To achieve the award students are required to complete a range of activities in the following
four areas: community service (volunteer work), social experience (commemoration, attend a meeting, learn
about different cultures), physical recreation and develop a new skill. The award helps students grow as a
young person and encourages then to become a valuable member of the community. This year there are six
students who are already demonstrating that they will be great members of their community as they work
towards achieving their award. As a school community we wish Lexi, Seb, Joakim, Kayne, Jack and Jade all
the best in their endeavours.
Barb Whelan (Rotary Challenge co-ordinator)
News from the P.E Shed
School Cross Country (Lara Primary School Oval) - Thursday 24th April (first Thursday back!)
Please wear house colours to support your team as well as appropriate clothing and footwear. A drink bottle is
essential as is sunscreen and your puffer if you are an asthmatic. The Preps-Grade 2 are joining in the Cross
Country this year. We would love to see as many parents as possible attending on the day and supporting the
event. Remember to keep practicing over the holidays! The grades 3-6 will start the cross country at 9 oc’clock
and then the Preps-2 will follow after this possibly around 10.00am.
School Athletics (Goldsworthy Reserve) - Thursday 29th May
Stay tuned, more information to follow!
Stay fit over the holidays and join PREMIERS ACTIVE APRIL!
Check out the website and register to receive a discount card which you can use to redeem some fantastic
offers!
www.activeapril.vic.gov.au
Help Lara Primary School to receive funding for our tennis programs
For every student who registers their details with Hot Shots tennis, Lara Primary School will receive $2 to go
towards new tennis equipment!!
The following website gives you information on the initiative:
http://hotshots.tennis.com.au/schools/playback-rebate
Here is where you can register your details:
http://hotshots.tennis.com.au/start-playing/claim
Monster Trucks
The Monster Trucks came to visit the students on Monday 24th March. Did you know that the first ever
monster truck was called Bigfoot and to build a modern monster truck it costs $250,000? WOW!
Winners of the Monster Truck competition.
Congratulations to Noah K, Isis B and Bella F winners of the colouring in competition.
Easter Raffle Winners
Thank you to Lara Primary School friends for bringing Easter Bunny along to draw our raffle at the last
assembly. Congratulations to our winners.
1st - R Meadows 2nd - James Learmonth 3rd - Joshua Sanders
Ms Noonan Jak Caddy Amanda Szabo Mick Habib Ethan Jenkins Alana Thomas Courtney Watts Merian
Ronquillo Colin Menzies N Duggan Glanville Connor R Elijah Bacon Meagan Forder Adam
Chaisongkhram Angus King Pauline Palmer Kerrie Duthi P Azzopardi Joakim Mrs Lougheed Joshua
Sanders Rita Kilner Ethan Jenkins Marg Shawcross Billy Smart Angela Mendoza
Congratulations everyone and thank you for supporting our Easter Raffle and Hot Cross Bun drive.
We raised $1,200 for the Easter Raffle and $344.00 for the Hot Cross Buns.
Rosie
Geelong Footballers came to visit
Those in our building who are fans of the Geelong Football Club were super excited to see two of their rising
stars visit our learning group building during the week! Midfielder Allen Christensen and defender Cameron
Guthrie took time out of their busy schedule to make an appearance and talk all things leadership with our year
5/6's. We heard about an elite footballers' tough training regime, their diet and the dedication needed to stay
commited to achieving your goals. There was plenty of time for question and answers and of course to score a
couple of autographs!
LG Team
News from Jenny and the Team
As everyone is saying, l can’t believe Term 1 has come to an end…..
We have 6 new preps this year and with the guidance of both staff and other children they have settled in very
well.
At Outside School Hours Care to improve the childrens confidence, self-esteem and respect for each other
we encourage them to stand up in front of everyone and tell us all about things they are interested in and
special toys or items they treasure or find interesting. Our new little preps have been very eager to have their
turn. This activity shows me just how much the children appreciate the fact they are able to attend and
interact at Serendip and just how much information they learn about endangered species and the
environment. We are lucky to have such a brillant resource so close to school.
Cooking with Lucy over the last couple of weeks has been very popular, especially with Jade as she enjoys
making and eating healthy apple cake. Megan and most of the others really enjoy the truffles and scones.
The children are a bit worried as Lucy is going away for a couple of weeks and the cooking activities will be
left up to me! The standards are sure to drop, or may even disappear for the couple of weeks. I am sure they
will appreciate Lucy’s return.
I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and look forward to their stories when the children
return.
Jenny Welsh
Camp Australia Coordinator
Lara Primary School
Phone 0352 828 607
Mobile 0417 319 478
Assembly March 14th
On Friday we performed at the assembly.
I tried my absolute hardest. At the start I was a little bit nervous. I had face paint and I had a tongue. And I
was very boogie. By Finn
On Friday we performed at the assembly. I performed and I did a very good job and l was happy.
By Mason L.
On Friday I was amazed by the performance we did. I felt wonderful. The costumes were amazing.
By Samuel
Assembly Awards March 14th
Blake L
Prep
PB
Hollie M
PB
Hudson G
PW
Diesel F
1/2
Abegayle R
Shaylan L
1/2B
3/4
Darcy O
EJ L
LG
CLG
PLG
Specialist
Anna S
Abbey W
3/4E
3/4E
Andrew I
James H
1/2G
1/2G
1/2J
Principal
WLG
Settling into school with ease
and being a friendly,
considerate member of Prep
B. You are a superstar!
Her wonderful start to school
and positive attitude towards
her learning. You are a
superstar!
For making a fabulous start
to his year in Prep and for
always being a good friend to
those around him. You are a
superstar!
Striving for personal best.
Diesel is always trying super
hard to have a go, no matter
how difficult the task is. Well
done Diesel!
For her consistently
outstanding effort,
enthusiasm and attitude
towards her learning.
For setting in well into Lara
Primary School and
demonstrating her fantastic
numeracy skills.
For looking after the
environment whilst at
Serendip and for being a
caring friend.
For his enthusiasm during
our Assembly item and
leadership when learning the
dance steps.
For displaying fantastic
manners including holding
the door open for staff and
students. What a treasure!
For his positive attitude and
independently completing his
personal best work at every
art lesson this term. Well
done James.
For having such a positive
and enthusiastic attitude in
art and completing her
personal best work every
time. Well done Anna.
For her poise and clarity in
public speaking, and
considered response to
learning
Entertainment Book is here
Dear parents/carers
The new Entertainment Book has arrived at school and is now available for purchase from the office or
online. To pay securely online or order your digital membership visit
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/113141u
20% of each membership sold contributes to our fundraising.
Judy-Anne Gillett
Community Noticeboard
Is Juice Healthy?
There seems to be a common misconception that fruit
juice is a healthy, low-sugar alternative to soft drinks or
cordials.
However juice has as much sugar as soft drinks and
health experts are warning consumers to limit
consumption or risk health problems.
Apple juice is no more than’’sugar syrup'', nutritionists say.
''It's just like drinking soft drink,'' Dietitians Association of
Australia spokeswoman Kellie Bilinski said.
Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton said consumers eat the
equivalent of five large apples in one single-serve box of
juice, which is far too much sugar. ''You would never take
in that much sugar naturally,'' she said. “People think, 'oh
it's good for me', but I would much prefer people drank
water and ate a single piece of fruit.''
In addition, much of the goodness in fruit (fibre, for
example) is not found in fruit juice, or is only there in very
small amounts.
When children are thirsty, we should teach them to
drink water. And we should keep cool, fresh water
available.
If you feel you really must have juice: make a rule that it is
for breakfast only; and then reduce the strength (dilute it
with water); and the frequency (have it less often).
BASEBALL CLUB
LOOKING FOR PLAYERS OF ALL AGES
REGISTRATION AND COME AND TRY
DAY
26TH APRIL2014
CONTACT JARROD FRAIM
email: jarrodfraim@lcwater.com.au
or phone 0439 447 806
FOR MORE INFORMATION
National director at the Heart Foundation, Dr Rob Grenfell,
agrees that fruit juices should be considered as a rare
''special treat'' rather than a daily routine.
Save your teeth, save your health, save your money!
Choose water instead.
Principal: Elissa Jackson
Email: lara.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal: Carolyn Kent-Hughes
Web: www.laraps.vic.edu.au
School Council President: Mel Tattersall
Phone: 5282 1427 Fax: 5282 2160
Address: 120 Flinders Avenue, Lara (PO Box 42) 3212