Thursday, 4th September 2014 TERM 3 WEEK 8

Thursday, 4th September 2014
KEY DATES:
SEPTEMBER
9
Paint Storm Incursion - whole school (new)
10
School Council Sub-Committees Meeting 6.30pm
12
No Assembly (new)
Summer Sport - Level 4 (new)
Grade 2 Sleepover
Prep/Foundation 2015 Storytime 2.15 - 3.00pm
17
School Council Meeting 7pm
18
The Wonderful Wizard - Matinee Performance - 1pm
Kel Watson Theatre
The Wonderful Wizard - Evening Performance - 7pm
Kel Watson Theatre
19
No Assembly (new)
Footy Day
END OF TERM 2.30pm
TERM 3
WEEK 8
patella and severed a tendon. Lee had immediate surgery
and after being released from hospital on Monday, will
now spend 7-10 days in rehab. I’m sure the school
community joins with staff in sending Lee our best wishes
during her challenging recovery period. Lee will not be
able to resume work for at least two months. It is not
surprising, knowing Lee, that she has been answering
emails from her hospital bed!
The Level 3 students have been busy cooking honey joys
this week to raise money for the Love Your Local
Challenge. This competition is organised by Healesville
Sanctuary to create awareness of the plight of
endangered, local animals. Our students chose the
helmeted honeyeater as it is native to Victoria and there
are only approximately eighty left in the wild.
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
What a joy it was on Tuesday afternoon to see the
delighted faces of our Grade One students at their special
afternoon tea. This activity is the first stage of our six-year
camping program, providing a taste of school activities out
-of-hours. The students made pikelets, ate some other
delicious snacks in the frog bog area, danced, sang and
played in the sunshine. We thank the Level 2 staff for
making this possible.
It was with a slight case of Mondayitis that I arrived at
school at the beginning of the week after eight weeks in
Europe, however this was very short-lived. The wonderful,
warm welcome I received made me reflect on how hard it
will be to finally leave this place in October. As usual, lots
of things have been happening this term and there is
certainly a buzz in the Level 4 area about their upcoming
performance of “The Wizard’. Extra tickets have now
become available so make sure you don’t miss out.
On Wednesday, fifty-three students from Years 3-6
competed in the District Athletics Carnival at the Knox
Athletics Track. We achieved some outstanding results,
which will be published in the newsletter next week. Thank
you to Kiralee Molnar for organising the Orchard Grove
competitors and to Tanya Lovett and Shelley Hart for
volunteering their time to help on the day. As we have
become accustomed, the behaviour of our students was
exemplary.
We had some very upsetting news last Thursday morning
when a message arrived that Lee King was on her way by
ambulance to hospital. Lee fell at home and shattered her
Spring is in the air – how wonderful.
OCTOBER (new)
6
Term 4 Starts - 8.50am
8
Canteen open
School Council Sub-Committees Meeting 6.30pm
10
Prep/Foundation 2015 Storytime 2.15 - 3.00pm
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Jo Regester
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.
PARENTS’ CLUB
Family Portraits
Advanced Life will be taking family portraits on Saturday
25th October at school. A flyer will be coming home soon
with booking details.
Stationery Drive - 25th August - 7th September
JCI Eastern is collecting stationery to distribute to
indigenous children in remote towns.
We are seeking new and pre-loved writing materials (that
are in great condition) such as pens, pencils, crayons,
exercise books, loose leaf paper etc. There is a box in
the office foyer for any donations.
Next meeting - Wednesday, 10th September at 2.45pm in
the staffroom.
Bronwyn McIlroy
Coordinator
NEWSLETTER ROSTER
Wednesday, 10th September
Kim Williams
Alison Cooke
SICK BAY ROSTER
Friday, 5th September
Julie Bradley - 2MA
PAYMENTS DUE AT THE OFFICE
 Year 2 Sleepover - $6.00 - Friday due 5th September
 Paint Storm Incursion - whole school - $5.00 - due 9th
September
 Footy Day Lunch - due Wednesday 10th September
JO REGESTER FAREWELL
MONDAY 13th OCTOBER
Invitations for Jo’s farewell afternoon tea went out this
week to the eldest child. Current, past students and
families are most welcome to attend. Please RSVP by 8th
October to orchard.grove.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au.
SPANISH CORNER
MEXICAN FIESTA
There is a further update with more details on the
Mexican Festival in Federation Square on Sunday 14th
September. There will be a Mexican cultural immersion
for school-aged students from 11:30 to 13:30. Then,
especially for children there is “Canta, baila y juega
con VATS” (Sing, Dance and Play with the Victorian
Association of Teachers of Spanish) from 12:30 to 13:00.
Get along if you can and live in Mexico for the day!
CANTEEN NEWS
Sophie is making good progress in her recovery and
should be back in Term 4.
The Canteen will re-open for lunch orders on Wednesday
8th October.
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE DVD
There are 3 - Night 2 DVDs still available which can be
purchased for $12.00 from the office.
THE MUSIC BOX!
It is wonderful to see an enormous
amount of talented musicians at Orchard
Grove Primary, who are eager to perform
to their peers. Students now have the opportunity to
perform outside during lunchtimes on a Tuesday.
Please write your name on the list in the music room
and show Mrs Setford your performance item on a
Monday morning at recess. Musicians will then be
allocated a Tuesday when they can perform.
Jayne Setford
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE UPDATE
Congratulations to our students who have already completed
the Premier’s Reading Challenge and I know there are many
more who are well on their way to finishing.
When students complete the PRC their books must be
entered online using the instructions that were sent home
early in the year. If there are any problems entering the
books, or if you need another instruction sheet, please let
your classroom teachers know as soon as possible.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge ends on the 12th of
September but we would like all of our students to have
their books entered on the Premier’s Reading Challenge
website, and their booklists returned to school, by Friday,
September 5th. This will allow classroom teachers time to
check and verify each student’s booklist.
Happy reading everyone.
The Library Team
OGPS GOLF DAY & MINIGOLF
DON’T MISS OUT!!
There are still spots available for this fun event.
Registrations must be made at the office before Wednesday
10th September.
OSH CLUB
Kathi is going away to Greece on Sunday and won't be back
until Monday 29th September. We hope she has a fantastic
time! Please come back safe :)
AASC is available on Wednesdays with circus skills and
Thursdays with netball.
Could we ask of all families to keep donating any recycling
materials, including, but not limited to: boxes; shoe, tissue,
anything, books, games, clothes for dress ups, cushions,
blankets.
**A BIG HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Izzi's mum,
Jacci, for the generous donation of toys, bean bags
and pillows! We love them :)**
We have received our notification from the Department
advising us of the NQF assessment and ratings process is to
start 29th September. Woo hooo. We can't wait for them to
tell us how great we are too!
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. We continue to reach capacity on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, so please book in
early :) as refusal may offend.
Have a great week,
OSHClub Team