A Word from Our Principal - Barwon Heads Primary School

Barwon Heads Primary School
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A Word from Our Principal
Newsletter No 10
Thursday 24th April 2014
Term Dates
Term 2: 22nd April – 27th June
Term 3: 14th July – 19th September
Term 4: 6th October – 19th December
Calender Dates
25/04/14: ANZAC Day public holiday
25/04/14: BHPS ANZAC Day March and
Ceremony readings.
29/4/14: Connewarre District Cross
Country held at Eastern Gardens
02/05/14: Grade 3 Scienceworks excursion
09/05/14: Pupil Free Day -Writing PD
22/5/14: Grade 4 Imax Museum excursion
6/6/14: Grade Prep Roaming Reptiles
Incursion
25/6/14: Pupil Free Day – Reporting Day
12/8/14 – 19/8/14: Life Education Van
14/8/14: BHPS Athletics Day
18/8/14: Book Week
27/11/14 – 28/11/14: Grade 2 Sleepover
2/12/14: P- 2 Swimming program
commences
11/12/14: P – 2 Swimming program
finishes
Wednesday is School Banking day
Welcome back for term 2. Whilst I have noticed a number of
fresh casts on arms (as children necessarily find ways to test
their physical boundaries), it was great to see everyone return
in generally good health and spirit.
The Sheepwash Classic:
At the end of the holidays we held the annual Barwon Coast
Sheepwash Classic fun run and we couldn’t be happier with
the result on many levels. The result was certainly testament to
the remarkable work of our Fund raising coordinator Sarah
Jackson and her dedicated committee, the BHPS staff and our
school community volunteer workforce. (The complete list is
included in this newsletter)I would also like to thank our
major sponsors, Barwon Coast and Bellarine Property for
their support and the many local traders who donated prizes.
We are still finalising the financial outcome of the event and a
final result will be presented at the next school council
meeting. Well done to all our place getters, runners and
walkers. It was great to see so many of our local residents and
students participating in the run.
Pupil Free Day
Can I once again remind parents to please ensure you have
added the PUPIL FREE DAY on the 9th May to your
calendars? The staff will be participating in Professional
Learning with our Writing Coach, Julie Bennett.
We also have another pupil free in the last week of the term
for reporting to parents – Wednesday 25th June
Student Fund Raising for Charities and Social
Services
Each year the JSC survey all our students to determine the 2
social services we as a school will support with our end of term
out of uniform day’s. This year it has been decided by our
students that we will support the guide dogs and the Royal
Children’s hospital. We are often inundated every year with
requests to support many worth while charities, and we feel
this is the fairest way of contributing.
I have also been inundated by selfless children wanting to raise
money to support an organisation they have identified. Whilst
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I couldn’t be more pleased to know, but not surprised, that we have so many children who are wanting to give
for the benefit of others. I would however suggest and encourage parents to please contact the relevant agency
with their child first to find out how best to support that organisation. In most cases they will be able to make
suggestions on how support can be offered. I know that in some cases families have already done this and the
organisation is then well aware of what is being collected on their behalf and how that is being done.
Movie Night
Thank you to the many people who have provided such positive feedback on our movie night. There has
been an overwhelming request to make it an annual event. It was such a visual sense of community connection
on the night which was our pure and single objective. Our aim was to simply cover costs and it was not part of
our fund raising agenda.
Thank you to the staff, students, parents and all others within our school community who helped to
make it another wonderful week and term at Barwon Heads PS. Thank you to all those who
supported the 2014 Sheepwash Classic Fun Run.
Mr. Darren Roskosch
Principal
Art Room News
The students have all been busy over the last few weeks making their lanterns for the Mountain to Mouth
Closing Ceremony. A group of parents and friends have worked with the Year 4, 5 and 6 students assisting
them to construct their cane and paper lanterns. A special thank you to Vicki Strachan, Linda Diggins, Tracey
Hughes, Luki Weatherly, Sophia Legoe, Jon Phillips, Nance Pritchard, Liz McGrath, Siobhan Kavenagh,
Penny Saunders, Kaz McGlynn, Julie Shaw and Kylie Valentine.
Jill Petersen
Visual Art Teacher
Kaisercraft Art Awards - $20 Gift Voucher
Marnie Finn 2A – For preserving until her Self-portrait was finished and well done.
Joshua Mayor 2A – For taking lots of care and working independently on his Carp lantern.
2014 Entertainment Books
Just a reminder that order forms for the 2014 Entertainment Books have been sent home. If you would like to
purchase an Entertainment Book please contact the school or you can order online. The Entertainment Book
has hundreds of valuable offers not to miss. Please be reminded that $11.00 of your book will go towards our
interactive TV we have in the Art room. Here is the link for more details
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/113h127
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SHEEPWASH CLASSIC RESULTS
Congratulations to all the students and parents who participated in the 2014 Sheepwash Classic. Perfect
conditions greeted the runners as they made their way around the 4km and 8km course.
Thanks to all the volunteers for their assistance in running this fantastic event.
Our prize winners for the Barwon Heads Primary Student category were:
BOYS
1. Oli Wiltshire
2. Will Duncombe
3. Leo Burgess
PREP
Ivy DALLEY
GRADE 1
Angus BORSCHMANN
Campbell SHEIR
Harvey MACDONALD
Miller SMITH
GRADE 2
Miika HEIKKILA
Marnie FINN
Aston SMITH
Daniel GRIFFIN
Jonny MALCOLM
Mitchell DUNCOMBE
Nick MALCOLM
Oskar GUSTAFSSON
Otis COTTER
GIRLS
1. Skye Mangelsdorf
2. Ginger Smith
3. Sara Dalley
GRADE 3
Ginger SMITH
Georgia BORCHMANN
Emma BORSCHMANN
Sara DALLEY
Amali MALONE
Ella FITZPATRICK
Charlie COX
Donovan SHEIR
Harry HUTTON
Joe PIKE
Murphy MOULTON
GRADE 4
Ella PANEK
Summer MALONE
Georgie NURNAITIS
Molly BARSBY
Anna HEWITT
Archer WILTSHIRE
Billy GRIFFIN
Harry LUXTON
James REED
Leo BURGESS
Max DUNCAN-DUVAL
Spencer PARK
Will DUNCOMBE
GRADE 5
Skye MANGELSDORF
Charlie DUNCAN-DUVAL
Cooper BARSBY
Fin HUTTON
Sterling SHEIR
Tom MCKILLOP
GRADE 6
Milly PATISTA
Tayesha HEIKKILA
Maggie PARK
Beau BARTLEY
Matias BRAISER
Matthew HARTNEY
Oliver WILTSHIRE
CROSS COUNTRY
What a great day for our school! Well done to all the children for their participation in the annual house cross
country sports. Final scores for the day were Saturn 260, Mercury 244, Neptune 224 and Jupiter 218. Thanks
to all the parents who attended, it is great to see so many people supporting this event.
Congratulations to the children who have qualified to represent our school at the Connewarre District Cross
Country on Tuesday, April 29 at Eastern Gardens. Permission notes have been sent home this week with all
the details of the event.
10 GIRLS
Chloe Dillon
Lily Harris
Jayde Young
Eevie Woods
Sienna Wright
Caitlin Walker
Mollie Condon
Ella PanekMitchell
10 BOYS
Archer Wiltshire
Leo Burgess
Will Duncombe
Jye Bartley
Zeph Lamperd
Jet Kneebone
Harvey Lardner
Billy Griffin
11 GIRLS
Alice Irving
Skye
Mangelsdorf
Dana Ford
Maeve O'Brien
Molly Maclean
Abbey Grimaud
Tilly Leibhardt
Kendra Forbes
11 BOYS
Max Brownbridge
Aldo Naulty
Matt McAteer
Nicholas Benson
Romy Nicholas
Stirling Shier
Cooper Barsby
Morgan Williams
12 GIRLS
Milly Patista
Tayesha
Heikkila
Lara Grigg
Peta Dillon
Grace Hudson
Hannah Vella
Mila Amey
Grace Scott
12 BOYS
Oli Wiltshire
Archie
Hildebrandt
Beau Bartley
Kai Daly
Thomas
Heafield
Jarah Green
Noah Moon
Harry Middleton
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A Huge Thank you to all our volunteers that helped out at the
Sheepwash Classic Fun Run
A huge thank you to our parents and Community of BHPS
Aaron Smith
Amanda Searby
Anna Guiness
Anthony Mangelsdorf
Cam Macdonald
Caroline Hutton
Caroline Luxton
Cathy Coonan
Colin Sing
David Cross
Elise Wilkinson
Emma Norling
Fiona Duncan
Greg Burgess
Hamish Mckillop
Jane Macdonald
Janine Squires
Jodie Graham
Karen Firth
Kate Bartley
Kate Strong
Leanne Grills
Mark Blake
Marnie Stephens
Michael Moulton
Natalie Batchelor
Nick Gustaffsson
Penny Saunders
Phil Rutjens
Rebecca Agg
Sally Ford
Su Honeywell
Sally Wiltshire
Sarah Jackson
Siobhan Kavenagh
Stephanie Moulton
Tara Roberts
Todd Duncombe
Vicki Strachan
Warren Jackson
A huge thank you all our Staff that helped out on the day
Aimee Richardson
Ann Sing
Anna Shiels
Darren Roskosch
Emily Daws
Jane Brown
Kelly Jordan
Lauren McManus
Linda Jordan
Lisa Hewitt
Lucy Wood
Maureen Cross
Melissa Dougherty
Rachael Curtain
Ree Rogan
Sharna Sutas
Tiara Ridwan
Tracy Davey
Apologies to anyone we may have missed.
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Community News
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Take home a big brother or big sister
Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by volunteering
to host one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2014 for their 3, 5, or 10
month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark,
Finland, Spain and Colombia will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own
spending money, and comprehensive insurance cover, all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. You
choose the nationality, the gender, the duration and the interests of the student that you feel is the best match
for your family. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501,
request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!
Barwon Heads Kindergarten Fundraising Committee presents...
Mum's VIP Shopping Night
Come along and support local businesses and their great offers for a kid free night with other local Mums.
When: FRIDAY, 9TH MAY
Time:6PM (meet at Kiitos) for a
6.30PM SHOP START
Finish 8pm at Kiitos for raffle
draw and then on to the Beach House
Cost $10 per person (includes a glass of bubbles and a goody bag)
Please note tickets are limited, please contact Kirstyn 0410 525 164
for ticket sales.
Parent & Toddler Indoor group fitness offer
Come and try a session THIS MONDAY April 28th, half price!
>>>Bring along a friend for only $6 each<<< Mondays 9:15-10am, Boorai Centre - community room, Ocean
Grove.
JUNIOR GYM: Supervised gym program for 9-14 year olds Mondays 3:50-4:50pm, C-Change Training
Studio, Barwon Heads.
Re commencing Monday 28th April, spaces limited.
PREGNANCY EXERCISE:
Wednesdays 6:30-7:15pm, Young Warrior Academy Studio, Ocean Grove Re commencing Wednesday 30th
April, spaces limited.
Stacey: 0407622304 or SOKFITNESS on Facebook
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SAVE THE DATE
Mountain to Mouth (M~M2014) 24hr Extreme Arts Walk
Closing Ceremony Barwon Heads foreshore
Saturday 10th May at 6pm
Students are making lanterns at school.
Your family is invited to be part of
M~M2014 Barwon Heads Bluff Lantern Procession
Saturday 10th May.
Be at the top carpark at the bluff at 5.50 pm.
Wear a white top.
Further details: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/mtom
Victoria Strachan 0427 032 933
victoria.strachan@live.com
Barwon Heads Primary School promotes integrity, life-long learning and the attainment of excellence.
Barwon Heads Primary School promotes integrity, life-long learning and the attainment of excellence.
Barwon Heads Primary School promotes integrity, life-long learning and the attainment of excellence.