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Manifold Heights Primary School
Strachan Avenue
Manifold Heights 3218
P: 03 5229 9643 F: 03 5229 2997
www.manifold.vic.edu.au
manifold.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter
Principal: Barry Rowland
Business Manager: Kylie Roskosch
Date: 23rd April, 2015
Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine
Administration: Anna Clausen
Important Dates
APRIL
Mon 27th
Puzzled Parents Group Meeting in the OHSC room at 9:30am after assembly
Mon 27th - 1st May
th
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Book Fair in the Library every day from 3:30 - 4:00pm
Weds 29 - Fri 1 May
Bike Education 9-11am
Weds 29th
YMCA Gymnastics - JH, six students from JS and grade 2’s in JO
Thurs 30
th
MP/MS to Western Heights
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior B and grade 1’s in Junior JO
MAY
Fri 1st
Preps to Fairy Park
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior F and most students from JS
Monday 4
th
Curriculum Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Weds 6th
Bike Education
YMCA Gymnastics - JH, six students from JS and grade 2’s in JO
Thurs 7
th
Bike Education Test
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior B and grade 1’s in Junior JO
Mothers Day/Special Person Stall
Fri 8
th
Mothers Day/Special Person Stall - for those students that missed out
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior F and most students from JS
Sun 10th
th
Tues 12 - Fri 15
Mothers Day!
th
Grade 6 Camp to Maldon
Weds 13th
YMCA Gymnastics - JH, six students from JS and grade 2’s in JO
Thurs 14th
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior B and grade 1’s in Junior JO
th
Fri 15
YMCA Gymnastics - Junior F and most students from JS (1:30-2:45pm)
Tues 19th
Pyjama Day - more information to come
Wed 20th
Open Day – tours at 9.30am and 12.00pm
ANZAC DAY 2015
This year on April 25th marks the 100 year
anniversary of ANZAC day.
At assembly on Monday April 27th we will hold our
own ANZAC Day service and we hope many parents
will be able to join us. The School Captains will be
joining me at a combined Geelong schools service in
Johnstone Park tomorrow, laying a floral wreath on
behalf of the Manifold Heights Primary School
community.
Reminder of upcoming pupil free day.
Please note that MONDAY MAY 4th will be a pupil
free day – no classes for students on this day.
Parents are reminded to note current local parking
restrictions, including around our Strachan Avenue
crossing and the yellow (no stopping) line zones. Any
changes proposed by City of Greater Geelong will be
communicated via future newsletters.
With the redevelopment works along Purrumbete
Avenue regarding the retaining wall, we suggest that
this area is not used for drop offs and pick ups.
New playground officially opened by our 2015
Prep students.
On Friday April 17th we opened this new playground,
with selected Preps running through the banner!
Students across all year levels are loving this
addition to Mano and we acknowledge the amazing
successful fundraisers of the past which have made
it possible.
Staff will be engaged in professional development
activities on this day, focused upon building their
capacity to meet the needs of all students in
numeracy lessons.
Parent support.
We are very, very fortunate to have such positive
parental support across our school on a daily basis.
Just yesterday we had parents helping with Seniors
Bike Education classes, weekly gardening helpers
and multiple classroom helpers all contributing.
Thank you and please note that your efforts are
appreciated and show students that many care for
them in different ways and want our school to be
great!
Traffic flow / Car parking around Mano.
The City of Greater Geelong are currently studying
this and I expect some potential changes to improve
safety in the future.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming next week!!
Lets keep Unleashing Potential
Barry Rowland
Principal
ANZAC Day
The senior leaders will be selling ANZAC cookies on Monday the 27th of April at
recess and lunch under the shade cloth in front of the canteen. They will be 50c each
and all profits from the sale will be donated to the ANZAC appeal. So kids make sure
you do all your chores over the weekend so you can bring your pocket money to buy
lots of cookies!
*ANZAC Biscuits being sold are Australian made and owned by UNIBIC Contains Wheat, Oats, Milk & Soy. May contain traces of Egg & Tree Nuts.
Geelong ANZAC Centenary Light Projections
Joke of the Week
Geelong City Hall Projections will run nightly from 6pm-midnight
until Sunday 3rd May! More information:
Never give Elsa a balloon! Because she
will ‘Let it go’!
http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/news/
item/8d24576992ecddd.aspx
Joke by, Isla (JH)
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Congratulations to the following students who have been rewarded for their efforts
PH
ELLA LOGAN - For setting to work quickly and independently, taking pride in her work! You’re a star, Ella!
PS
AAYLAH BROCKENSHIRE - For always putting in her very best work and being considerate of others! You’re a star!
PT
CAMERON WHYTE - For always allowing others to learn by being a kind and considerate class mate! Well done, Cameron!
JB
TILLY DOWIE - For consistently working quietly and to her very best! You are a wonderful role model to your peers, Tilly!
JF
DEAN KENNETT - For working co-operatively with his class mates in all learning situations!
JH
HUDSON DIGBY - For showing a positive attitude towards all his classroom work and encouraging those around him! Ripper!
JO
BRADLEY TYE - For being an encouraging and supportive student with a lovely attitude towards learning! Well done, Bradley!
JS
IMOGEN HOENIG - For demonstrating responsibility and helping to keep the class on track as our timer monitor!
MA KATELYN MULHOLLAND - She is a fantastic helper within the classroom and she has a wonderful positive influence on others!
Well done, Katelyn!
MB CHELSEA TARKA - For always working to the best of her ability and respecting the way other students learn in the classroom!
MP EDEN MCKIERNAN - Eden is a supportive and understanding classmate who allows others to learn in ways that suit them best!
MS MARA ELLIS - Mara is an absolute go-getter in all areas of school life, working hard to extend herself and supporting her
classmates to do the same! Mara, keep up the magnificent work!
SB
INES MCINERNEY - For being a mature and responsible learner by helping others and always striving to achieve her best!
SC
LIAM SHERIDAN - For not only identifying his own preferred learning style but accepting others styles as they shared their
understandings! You are a leader for us Liam! Keep up the great work!
SV
JEMMA HOWIE - Jemma approaches every school day with a conscientious attitude that ensures she is safe both inside the
classroom and out in the playground! Jubilant, Jemma!
SW MICHAEL FISHER - For having a ‘red hot go’ at all his learning tasks this week, and being an active participant during floor time!
Fantastic effort, Michael!
Art Award
Kaisercraft are kindly sponsoring a weekly Art Award this term.
Each week one student will receive a $20 Kaisercraft voucher.
This week’s Art Award goes to:
WILLEM GIBSON - For doing a fantastic job with
his Indonesian Puppet! Willem has mastered all
steps so far!
CHIP Forum - Hosted by Dr Anne Grant
Dr Anne Grant presents her understandings of young gifted
children in their formative years to help guide parents and
educators in the pursuit of the realisation of potential. Dr Grant’s
doctoral thesis “’When we were very young’: Experiences of
young gifted children transitioning to a formal learning
environment”, draws understanding from following the lives of
seven gifted children for one year watching them interact and
integrate within preschool and Prep.
Details: Kardinia International College, Bell Post Hill - Monday
4th May at 7-9pm. Cost is $10 per person, $5 for Deakin
Students (with I.D.)
RSVP to chipgeelong@gmail.com by Monday 27th April.
Bike Education helpers wanted
We are looking for a few parents to help us out during our Bike
Education sessions. Parents do not need to be parents of Senior
students.
Help is much appreciated for the following:
- Thursday 30th April 9-11a.m: 3 parents with bikes
- Friday 1st May 9-11a.m: 1 parent with a bike
- Thursday 7th May 9-11a.m: 2 parents (no bike) On road Test Day
- Friday 8th May 9-11a.m: BACK UP Day On road Test would need
9 more if this day is required
If any parents are able to assist us could you please email:
charter.lisa.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Library News
A reminder for all students Prep to Grade 4 to bring a named
library bag to every Library session.
Book Fair Term 2
Dates: Monday 27th April — Friday 1st May
Time: 3:30- 4:15pm
Venue: School Library
We are currently taking orders for the 2015/2016 Entertainment Books! Head to:
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1131v43 OR to the school office and purchase yours today!
Books are $55 of which the school keeps $11. For only $55 you get over $10,000 worth of valuable offers that you can use all year
(until 1/6/2016). The Book features many of the most popular businesses in the area including Fine Dining, Casual Dining/Family,
Takeaway, Arts, Sports, Retail and Travel!
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RESPECT IS
EARNED
HONESTY IS
APPRECIATED
TRUST IS GAINED
You can download our Skoolbag app for FREE at: the
App Store (iPhones) or Google Play Store (Android).
Just search Manifold Heights Primary—Skoolbag.
This is a great method of communication between the
school and our parent community.
LOYALTY IS
RETURNED
- Unknown
Mano’s before and after school care
program is run by Camp Australia.
More information can be found at
www.campaustralia.com.au
OSHC school number:
5229 7257
Customer Service:
1300 105 343
-We make kids smile
Proud suppliers of the
Manifold Heights Primary
School uniform
Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
LOCATION
162 Moorabool Street
Geelong VIC 3220
Telephone : 5221 9199
Email : Bellarine@noone.com.au
Music Lessons AT school
Piano, keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum or
Singing Lessons
During &/or After School Hours at School
To enrol in, or to obtain more information
please contact Meagan:
mbmt@bigpond.com
Providing Music Lessons in local schools since 1985.
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