DIARY DATES - Glenferrie Primary School

Glenferrie GazetteTelephone: 9818 4338Email: glenferrie.ps@edumail.vic.gov.auWebsite: www.glenferrieps.vic.edu.auTerm DatesGlenferrie Out of School HoursTelephone: 9819 4291Email: gpsgosh@bigpond.comOur School Values: Respect, Excellence, Confidence, Resilience.Tuesday, 23 July 2013Term Dates 2013 Term Dates 2014 Term Dates 2015Term 1: 31 Jan – 28 March Term 1: 28 Jan - 4 April Term 1: 28 Jan - 27 MarchTerm 2: 15 April – 28 June Term 2: 22 April - 27 June Term 2: 13 April - 26 JuneTerm 3: 15 July - 20 Sept Term 3: 14 July - 19 Sept Term 3: 13 July – 18 SeptTerm 4: 7 Oct - 20 Dec Term 4: 6 Oct - 19 Dec Term 4: 5 Oct – 18 DecMessage from the PrincipalA Message from the PrincipalYear 3 and 4 students will be returning from for their big adventure at Camp Manung tomorrow. Camp Manung is anoutdoor education camp at Mount Eliza. Students have the opportunity to join in activities, such as, the flying fox, geocaching, the giant swing, archery initiatives, bush cooking, low ropes and beach games. Thanks to Mr McLean andteachers for organising this event and to parents who attended; Melissa Waters, Nathan Weston, Emily Gale, SarahGlezer, Greg Niven and Andrew Browning. Parent support for the program is greatly appreciated.Students have begun their dance sessions in preparation for the school production “Lost and Found – The Journey ofthe Toys.” Lee will organise a parent helpers meeting shortly to discuss costumes. We will be asking parents toassist with costume making and creating props.Marlene LaurentSchool MattersReady, Set, Prep programGlenferrie Primary School will be providing the opportunity for 2014 Preps to come to the Ready, Set, Prep program inTerm 3. If you would like to enrol in the Ready, Set, Prep program, please collect an enrolment form from the Office.Term 2 Fundraiser – Entertainment BookPurchase the 2013 – 2014 Entertainment Book for $65.00 through the Office and the school receives$13.00 per book from the company.School BankingDo not forget school banking every Thursday. Jane James$$$$ IGA Dockets $$$$$Thank you to everyone who has been putting their IGA Dockets into the collection box on top of the teacher’s pigeonholes. Please keep collecting dockets and bringing them in. Liz BarryJeans for Genes DayJeans for Genes Day is a national day when people wear their jeans to raise much-needed funds forresearch into birth defects and diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, and a range of genetic disorders.Jeans for Genes Day is on Friday 2 August. On that day there will be an option of free dress for a goldcoin donation. There will also be merchandise (pens, bracelets, lip balm etc.) available to buy, rangingfrom $3.00 to $8.00.Page 1

2013 Production Logo CompetitionPrevious Production Logo Examples:2007 2009 2011Open to:Required:Note:Winner:Prep to Year 6 studentsSimple visual logo to identify the 2013 Production“Lost and Found – Journey of the Toys”Colour is great, but not too much – remember simple is bestNeeds to be appropriate to go on all promotions, posters, programs, tickets etc...Please create using a computer or scan your drawn logo.The winning entry will be used on all promotions, posters, programs, website etc...Due: Friday 26 July 2013Submit:Pupil of the Weekvia email to: quinn.david.dq@edumail.vic.gov.auFrom Monday Assembly – 22 July 2013Class Student ForPrep A Emma COliver Bher terrific writing in our Literacy sessions. A super effort Emma!showing great mathematical thinking when working on patterns. Well doneOliver!Prep F Kiah SOwen Cmaking a wonderful start to term 3 by showing so much respect for others,listening to instructions and completing tasks. Wow, Kiah!confidently contributing to our class Science discussion on materials. What asmart scientist!Prep M LexieLiamtaking care of others in classroom activities, making sure things are fun andfairexcellent classroom reading - a great knowledge of common words and cleversounding-out.1CClaudia PKaywan Mexcellent planning and work on her Little Miss Rainbow book and for terrificlistening. Top job, Claudia!being more respectful towards his peers and for excellent progress with hisreading. Good on you, Kaywan!2MHayden BCarla Mworking hard all year to produce his best work. You have a great work ethicHayden!working well with a partner to produce a mystery story. Well done Carla.2VRyan HMorgan GOthello Cbeing a helpful and friendly class member. Excellent skills, Ryan!excellent expression in reading. Well done, Morgan!decoding unfamiliar words in reading. Great work, Othello!5/6D Sri V taking your responsibilities as flag monitor your seriously. You are doing anawesome job – well done!5/6R Diya POllie Bbeing helpful and considerate to her new teacher in her first week.his ability to discuss current affairs in depth during circle time.Art Award Naael (2M)Kitty (2M)his oil pastel drawing of Irises inspired by Monet’s Garden. Fantastic.her Monet inspired flowers using oil pastel and tissue paper. Beautiful.Music Award Harry (5/6E)Harry (PM)excellent behaviour and great skills on the marimba. always showing respectin the music room towards others and instruments.PhysicalEducationAwardMilly B(5/6E)Caroline (PrepF)her fantastic demonstrations and effort during Athletics training. Great Work!her excellent behaviour and leadership during PE. Great work!Page 2

Community MattersSpecial Bedtime StorytimeHappy 30 th Birthday Possum Magic!Wednesday 14 August at 6:30pmHawthorn Library584 Glenferrie RoadPh: 9278 4666The whole family is welcome!Wear your pyjamas and bring your favourite cuddly friend.Page 3