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Email: rushworth.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au - Phone: 58 561 230 - Fax: 58 561 940
Website: www.rushworthp-12.vic.edu.au
Issue No. 3 10 March 2017
SPORT, SPORT and more SPORT
the last 2 weeks..
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LABOUR DAY PUBLIC
HOLIDAY
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VCE VCAL INFO NIGHT
6.00 - 7.00pm
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Hume Regional Swim
Carnival
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National Day of Action
against Bullying
School banking day
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Year 11 Outdoor Ed
Camp
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Year 11 Outdoor Ed
Camp
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Year 11 Outdoor Ed
Camp
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Year 11 Outdoor Ed
Camp
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Year 11 Outdoor Ed
Camp
VC McNamara & Jones
Community event
Immunisations
School banking day
Newsletter home
College Council AGM
7.30pm
27 28 29
CFA Excursion
School banking day
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Family/Student/
Teacher interviews
4.00 - 8.00pm
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Family/Student/
Teacher interviews
8.30am - 2.00pm
NO SCHEDULED
CLASSES
Term 1 finishes
Early dismissal 2.30 pm
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EASTER MONDAY
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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TERM 2 COMMENCES
Staff Learning Day -
Student Free Day
18 20 21
Newsletter home
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ANZAC DAY
26 27 28
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
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News from the Principal….
It has been a busy fortnight with much happening within the school. I have been working closely with Ms Bannon in
the Foundation to Grade 2 Classroom during literacy time. The students are loving reading their books to me and I
am thrilled to see even the youngest students achieving success and beaming with pride as they recognise words
from the explicit teaching that is occurring.
It was also great to read the stories that the children are writing in class. It was evident that the children are not
only able to recognise by sight some key words in their reading, but can hear the sounds in some words and
attempt to spell them in their writing.
Volunteers In School
There are many people showing an interest in volunteering to support our college. Last year, we undertook the
work that was necessary to ensure that we comply with the Child-Safe Regulations. All volunteers will need to
show their Working with Children’s Check card and sign a Code-Of-Conduct form that clearly outlines the
acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. To support and ensure that there is a clear understanding of what it
means to be a volunteer at our college, and the role that you would be playing, information sessions will be held
each term. Look out for the dates in upcoming newsletters.
PBIS
Our college continues to recognise the importance of teaching our students, your children, to behave in ways that
are reflective of our college values of being respectful, responsible and resilient. Daily we are challenged to model
these behaviours to the children and young people in our care. This can be difficult, however, I strongly believe
that when things are most challenging it is more important than ever to remain respectful and responsible. This is
when we show how resilient we are. We would love your support in ensuring that you take up this challenge, also.
Our first blitz for the year is focussing on remaining in school grounds. This relates directly to the safety of our
students. A canteen provides lunch on a daily basis and we also run Breakfast Club four days a week.
Congratulations to the award winners in the previous weekly draws and thank you for demonstrating behaviours
that make Rushworth P-12 College a great place to be.
Family/Student/Teacher Interviews
Information is included in this newsletter that relates to the upcoming Family/Student/Teacher interviews. This is a
great opportunity to make appointments with your child’s teachers to talk about what they have achieved and
what the areas for improvement are. Please make the time to attend this event – your involvement is crucial in
supporting your child to achieve the best outcomes they can.
Primary Meet ‘N Greet
Thank you to all the families that attended last night’s Meet ‘N Greet in the Primary area. It provides another
opportunity for you to meet the teachers who work with your children every day. Forging a positive, respectful
relationship between school and home is one of the ways that we can work together in pursuit of excellence.
College Council
We still have three parent member vacancies and I am putting out a further notice for expressions of interest to fill
these positions. Nomination forms are available at the college and must be received by
Wednesday 15 March, 2017. We want you to be involved.
Kind regards,
Leanne Miller, Principal
Currently reading: The Invaders by John Flanagan – Book 2 of the Brotherband series
Recently finished: The Outcasts by John Flanagan – Book 1 of the Brotherband series
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Victorian Premiers’ Reading
Challenge
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Rushworth P-12 College is excited to be participating.
The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for
literacy development. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books
by September 2017.
Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers.
Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books.
All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and
can choose to have their name included on the online Honour Roll.
Information will be sent home with students shortly, but now is a great time to start your own little challenge.
To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklists and for more information about the Victorian Premiers’
Reading Challenge, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc
For any additional information on the Challenge and how it will operate at our school, please contact the following
teachers:
Miss Bannon – primary students
Miss Dupuy – secondary students
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LIBRARY LEARNINGS
New to the College Library…
Australian States & Territories
Western Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
ACT
Northern Territory
South Australia
Tasmania
Informative current editions covering:
Aboriginal history and culture
Maps, timelines, statistics
Historic illustrations
Covers geography, history, economics, government
Biographies of notable people
These hilarious stories from the bestselling
‘The 26-Storey Treehouse’ have been formatted especially for beginner
readers…….
Encourage your child to pop in to borrow a book to take home to read
to you :)
Funny stories written
by a favourite
Australian author...
MORRIS GLEITZMAN
International Bestselling
series….
The final book of the
Rangers’ Apprentice
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Coming Term 2…..
We are lucky enough to be able to offer after school Sports Program again for
Term 2, 3 and 4 due to funding accessed through the Sporting Schools Program.
Two of our year 12 students will be running these sporting school sessions on a
Monday and Thursday afternoon.
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Term 2 – 24 th April – 8 th June
Term 3 – 17 th July – 31 th August
Term 4 – 9 th October – 23 rd December
Permission forms were sent home this week for all primary students—please let us know if you didn’t receive
yours.
If you require any additional information please don’t hesitate to contact the college via phone .
Larissa Carr
TRAIN CLUB is back for 2017!
Join in the fun of Train Club on Thursday lunchtimes
1.45 - 2.15pm
See Ms Klinberg if you are interested as numbers are limited!
Singing Club
Wednesday’s 1.45 - 2.15pm
See Ms Klinberg if you are keen to join in the FUN!
Want to be a Maths Guru ??
Come and see Mr. Akan in the Study Hub
during lunchtime on Tuesday. He is willing to
show you how to master your Maths
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Junior Netball 2017
Starting Thursday 30th March at 4:30pm
Rushworth Rec Reserve
Net Set Go
Grade 3/4
Grade 5/6
Enquiries to: Amy Francis 0429 186 273
Rushworth
Auskick
2017
Starting Thursday 23rd March at 5:00 pm
Rushworth Rec Reserve
Register and pay online at
www.aflauskick.com.au
Enquiries to: Amy Francis 0429 186 273
Grading 2017
Will be held on the following dates:
8th March 15th March 22nd March
All to be held at the Kyabram Sports and Entertainment Centre
Under 9’s & Under 11’s - 4.00 - 5.00pm
Under 13’s & Under 15’s - 5.00 - 6.00pm
29th March will be a family night and teams will be announced.
* Please note we have a surprise for all players
Season 2017
This season there will be 2 more age groups added to our competition Under 9’s & Under 15’s
There will be 3 match times on a Wednesday, training will be prior to the games
5.00pm - Under 9’s & 1 Under 11’s game (training at 4.15pm)
6.00pm - Under 11’s & some Under 13’s games (training at 5.00pm)
7.00pm - Under 13’s & All Under 15’s (training at 6.00pm)
A draw will be completed for the season, each team will know their playing times for the competition
For more information please contact
Fleur - 0432 379 509 Tracey - 0438 350 695 Trudi - 0427 366 429 Sherry - 0408 521 810
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Sports Report
The past fortnight has seen a number of our Year 9-12 students competing in the GMDSSV interschool Summer
Sports.
Thursday 2 nd March saw the Intermediate and Senior boys cricket teams travel to Shepparton where they had a
fantastic day and represented the College proudly.
On Thursday 9 th March it was the senior boys Lawn Bowls team and the Intermediate girls Tennis teams who headed
off for their competitions, with our Intermediate girls Volleyball team staying at Rushworth, where we hosted 7
teams from four different schools for the day.
All of these teams demonstrated the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience with the boys Lawn
Bowls team winning the day! Congratulations to all of our teams who have represented the College over the past
fortnight!
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SGR Junior Football Club
Training Dates.
UNDER 14’s
Monday 13 th of March 4 pm Clinic at
Girgarre with Essendon Football players.
Free.
UNDER 12’s
Monday 13 th of March 4pm Clinic at
Girgarre with Essendon Football Club
players. Free.
Wednesday 15 th of March 5:45 at
Stanhope.
Wednesday 22 nd March 5:45 – 7 at
Stanhope.
Thursday 23 rd March 5pm, season launch
at Rushworth with Harmit Singh
Collingwood training clinic. Sausage sizzle
tea available family $10.
Clinic free provided by SGR.
Thursday 23 rd March 5pm, season launch
at Rushworth with Harmit Singh Collingwood
Training clinic. Sausage sizzle tea
available family $10. Clinic free provided
by SGR.
Wednesday 29 th of March 5:30 – 6:30 at
Stanhope. This will be regular time and
place for training from now on.
Top age under 12’s keen to start are welcome
to attend any under 14 sessions.
UNDER 10’s
Monday 13 th of March 4pm Clinic at
Girgarre with Essendon Football Club
players. Free.
Thursday 23 rd March 5pm, season
launch at Rushworth with Harmit Singh
Collingwood training clinic. Sausage
sizzle tea available family $10. Clinic
free provided my SGR.
Details of regular training dates still to
come.
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If you would like us to promote your
upcoming event or organisation please
email the details to:
rushworth.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au
Our Year 12 Outdoor Education
students made it back safe and sound
from Wilson’s Prom… more in the
next newsletter!
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