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Issue 6 March 6 , 2015
Twilight Sports
What a terrific night we all enjoyed on Tuesday evening when we gathered on the oval to enjoy
a variety of picnic games. The tyre rolling was my favourite!! Thankyou to all our families who
were able to join us and particular mention to our parents who participated in the parent race
at the end. You all set a great example!!
Thank you also to all the staff that looked after the events, to Mrs Brady as MC and of course to
Mr Sciacca for all his organisation and setting up. Another great Parkhill event!!
School Council Annual Report
On Thursday 19th March, Parkhill Primary School Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting. This will take place at 7.00pm and will be followed by School Council itself just after 7.30pm.
We will be reporting on the performance over 2014, with respect to Student Achievement, Student Engagement and Student Wellbeing. This will be followed by the Co-option Meeting where
we will welcome new members to our council and co-opt our community member for 2015.
Election of Office Bearers for 2015 will then be made and will be followed by our normal School
Council Meeting. A busy night indeed and you are all welcome to attend the AGM and also sit in
on the School Council meeting as a visitor. Please be advised that the Annual Report will also be
made available on the school website and will be accessible on the VRQA State register sometime in May/June, 2015.
Rod McKinlay
Principal
Fun Lego Times
Mrs D’Arcy and Mrs Naylor have many keen builders joining them in Lego Club this Term.
Our Prep students have also joined in the fun times.
Team Holiday School -
Taskworks Excursion
Holiday Program
Holidays are fast approaching! For details please
check the website.
In Create A Scene we got to dress up. I
dressed up as a knight.
My favourite part of the excursion
was Stomp A Stump because it was
fun and we won against Ms. Schlack.
Billy Norton 2S
Isa Sek 2S
www.teamholiday.com.au
Book now as places
do fill quickly!
Thank you to all staff and volunteers for a wonderful day at
Taskworks.
Des Schlack
Is it your Birthday?
To celebrate their birthday, children are
invited to buy a book for the Library.
The birthday child will have their photo
taken with their book, to be published in
the Newsletter and placed on display on
our Library Birthday wall.
2015
Student of the week
PN
Kalara
PR
Sophie
PT
Akira
An acknowledgement and thank you is
pasted in the front of the book for all
readers to share and the Birthday book is
read with the class during Library sessions.
1B
Tom
1M
Millie
2M
Ollie
It’s a lovely way to help contribute a book
of your choice to our Library collection.
2S
James
When you have purchased your book, just
drop it in to Mrs. Bateman or Mrs. Gibson
in the Library and we will do the rest!
3D
William
3H
Talha
Cathy Bateman
4B
Miakoda
4D
Nicholas
56G
Daniel
56M
Sophia
56S
Johnny
Teacher
Mrs Jan Tuck
Reminder that all months of the year with
an “R” are the months that students must
wear HATS.
Reminder that all months of the year with
an “R” are the months that students must
wear HATS.
Administration
School Photo Day: Tuesday 17 March.
Instruction sheet for ordering photos attached to this newsletter.
Birthdays
March
Liam H
Joshua H
Bowen C
Hafsa B
Sean R
Iverson C
Soniya T
Luke C
Fiona Y
Juod K
Nyagoa K
Xavier E
Norma-Jean S
Aston K
Akira H
Finn C
Anjali R
Caleb T
Reuben G
Edward T
Julia R
Lazar A
James L
Zavier T
Late Pass & Early Leaver Pass: Many students are arriving late to school and
unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. If your child is late then it is a requirement that you bring them to the office for a Late Pass that must be taken to class. Similarly, if you are to pick up your child for an appointment
please also come by the office for an Early Leavers Pass that must be presented to the classroom teacher before your child can be released from class.
If your child is to be picked up by an adult
other than a parent or guardian, then a
note is required stating their name & a current contact number.
Thank you for your support in following
these procedures.
Messages: Should you need to leave a message for your child, please phone at
recess which commences at 11.00am.
Trying to get a message to class is at times difficult as the timetable may mean
they are not in their classrooms & messages are missed.
Visitors: All visitors whether helping in the classroom, dropping items off or
helping out in the many ways possible at Parkhill, MUST register in the sign-in
book at the office.
Reminder: Essential Education Items | Parent Payments were due on 27th
February, 2015. If you have not made payment arrangements please contact
the office as soon as possible.
TIQBIZ News: We have added new pages to our Tiqbiz profile. You may now
choose to add Class Reps & PFA pages to your ticked notifications.
Mazz Higlett & Jo Ravida
If you would
like to make
a book donation to celebrate your
child/ren’s
birthday, donations can
be left at the
office.
2015
Calendar of events
Tuesday 17 March
School Photo Day—please return envelope once you have cho-
Tuesday 17 March
SOIREE 6pm —7pm All welcome. Gold coin donation
Wednesday 18
Prep Beach Excursion - remember to apply sunscreen before
March
school & wear your Parkhill Primary hat
Friday 20 March
Grade 5 \6 District Athletics Carnival
Sunday 22 March
Working Bee 10.00am - 2.00pm
Wednesday 27
Celebration of Learning - classes open 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Friday 27 March
End of Term 1 - 2.30pm finish
Term 2 dates
Monday 13 April - Friday 26 June
FUN, SKILLS & ADVENTURE FOR GIRLS- TRY GIRL GUIDES FOR
FREE!
Girl Guides are offering you the chance to come try our local Girl Guide program free for 3 weeks! Girl Guides help girls learn skills, make new friends and
challenge themselves in a fun, safe, all girl environment. Through our unique
non-formal education programs, trained Guide Leaders help girls build selfconfidence and leadership skills by enjoying a huge range of exciting activities
such as: Games, Outdoor Adventures, Crafts, Skills, Cooking and Over-nights.
With fresh new dynamic activities each week- we're sure you're daughter will love our Fairy
Guides!
What: Fairy Guides
When: Every Saturday of the school term from 10am - 11.30am
Who: Girls aged 5 to 8 years old
Where: Bennettswood Guide Hall, 21 Station Street, Burwood (Melway Ref: 61 C7)
Contact: Erin Wicking on 0411 273714 or bennettswoodfairyguides@gmail.com
Donation Items for School Swimming
Our school swimming is not until later in the year, however we are asking for donations of bathers, goggles & towels to help us out when
the time comes.
Please leave washed items at the office.
Thanking you in advance.
Second Hand Uniform needed now.
We have had many requests from families for second hand uniform.
Do you have any Parkhill uniform items
that your child has grown out of and you
no longer need?
These may include jackets, shorts, pants,
dresses, long and short sleeve polo shirts,
shoes and school bags. If you have any
items to donate, please leave them with the office.
Thanks in advance.
Mazz Higlett
First Aid Information
Headlice has been reported in Prep.
To help keep this controlled we ask that you please check your child/rens hair on a regular basis. Remember once your child has been treated they can return to school.
Sick Bay: If your child has been unwell please do not send them to
school until 24 hours after they have stopped all symptoms.
(example: vomiting, diarrhoea)
NEW Cases of Gastro have been reported.
Parkhill PFA Newsletter
Calendar of
events
Fridays
*This week
Popcorn &
Lolly Bags
too!
Friday
20th
March
Wednesday 25th
March
NOTE NEW
DATE
Friday
27th
March
2pm
*Icy
poles
sales
President: Anny Murray (Miakoda & Jennon Grs 3 & 2) annymation2@bigpond.com
Vice President: Shelley Schaxmann mrs_se_schaxmann@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Lisa Jacobson (Zach and Josh Grs 5 & 1 ) lisaj@landirections.com.au
Secretary: Joanne Dodds (Kira Gr 3) scottiedodds@aol.com
Easter
Raffle
tickets
due
back
to the
office
Wrapping
bee
for
raffle
Raffle
drawn
during
school
assembly
PFA AGM—Welcome
An enthusiastic
group attended the
AGM last Thursday.
We would like to introduce Vanessa
Cowley who has taken on the role of
Vice President in only
her first year at the
school. She brings a
wealth of community experience with
her and we welcome
her to the PFA executive committee.
Remember to tick the new
pages choices we have on
the Tiqbiz
App!
Easter Raffle –Donations please
The box is now in the school foyer and we are seeking donations
of eggs, bunnies and Easter related items. Term One is a short
term and the end is almost upon us!
The success of the raffle relies on the support of all the great families at Parkhill.
Families are asked to help by donating something to the raffle. This is a highly
anticipated event in the student's calendar and we look forward to being able to
hand out some great prizes.
Raffle books will be out this week with the eldest child.
Icy Pole Roster
13 Mar 2015
20 Mar 2015
27 Mar 2015
Julie A
Simone W (Connor)
Caitlin A & Ella B
Kerrie McA
Early finish – no icy pole Early finish – no icy pole
Popcorn and lolly bags will also be on sale this Friday
Hot cross buns
Watch out for your hot cross bun order form coming out this week. A percentage
of your sale will be donated to the school. This is a sweet and tasty way of contributing to the 'extras' that make the school special.
Remember to say “Parkhill Primary School” before you pay at Bakers Delight Ashburton, Chadstone, Oakleigh and Oakleigh Links to
have 5% of the sale go towards our school!
2015 events
Watch for upcoming events in the PFA newsletter. A trivia night is rumoured to
be taking place this year!
Search for us using the name “Parkhill Primary School Community Page”. Then click the “join group” icon. A group administrator will confirm your association with the school and
approve your request.
Remember to link Parkhill Primary School to your Aussie Farmers account and
Ritchies SUPA IGA card. This will earn valuable dollars for the school.