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Date: Thursday
19th March 2015. Issue 8
Principal: Mr Stephen Crossley
Ph 55232218
Fax 55217839
PO Box 317 Portland Vic 3305
portland.bay.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au
From the Principal’s Desk
I will be on leave at the beginning of term
2 for 4-weeks and Gillian Caithness will be
the Acting Principal during this period.
During this time Gillian’s class will be
taught by Leilani Butler. Please support
Gillian and Leilani in their new roles next
term.
It was great to see our new building arrive
last week. I believe they will be available
for staff and students on the first day of
term 2.
We are all looking forward to getting in there!
Student Support Group meetings
Teachers aim to meet with parents at least once a term for Student Support Group
(SSG) meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to consult with parents about the
learning goals and progress of students. The SSG meeting is a great opportunity for
parents to support their children at school.
I think everyone has had at least one SSG meeting this term – please let your teacher
or me know if this is not the case and we will organise a meeting as soon as possible.
Changes to Sailing Dates
The dates for sailing needed to change and we are sorry for any inconvenience.
The new dates are below:
May 1 – Portland Bay
May 8 – Inter-school Regatta at Hopkins River Landing in Warrnambool
(selected students only)
COMING EVENTS
TERM 1
Friday
20th March
Swimming
Next week
Monday
23th March
- School Finance Meeting 1pm
Tuesday
24th March
- School Council Meeting 7pm
Wednesday 25th March
- Crazy Hair Day & Hot dog
Lunch Order - forms attached.
Thursday
-
26th March
Friday
27th March
- Swimming
- LAST DAY of Term Early finish 2.30pm
Important Dates to Remember.
School Council AGM Tuesday March 24
The next school council meeting will include our Annual General Meeting and
election of office bearers.
Monday
13th April
- FIRST DAY TERM 2
- Swimming - Mondays in term 2.
Both the new council and the old council are encouraged to attend. All parents are
welcome to attend the AGM and any school council meeting.
Friday
1st May
- Sailing in Portland
Early Finish at 2.30pm - End of Term 1 Friday March 27
Portland Bay School will finish at 2.30pm on the last day of term.
The buses will also leave at 2.30pm so please adjust your schedules.
Saturday
2nd May
- MAY BALL
Caught Being Good
Sean, Emily and Peter were all caught being good last week.
Well done and thank-you for your efforts.
Swimming
Swimming will be on Mondays for term 2.
1st lesson is first day of school, Monday 13th April.
School Photos
School Photos will be on Monday 18th May.
Enjoy your weekend….Steve Crossley, Principal.
Monday
8th May
- Sailing Regatta in Warrnambool
Monday
18th May
- School Photos
Words on Wellbeing
Good Manners
Last week I had the privilege of visiting Loaves and
Fishes. One of our students was working there with
other members of the community; some volunteers,
some in management and some just coming in to
donate or to say ''hello''. It made me proud to see many
young people working together in harmony and using
''good manners''. What a difference when social
competencies are in place! A simple ''please and
thanks'' makes working a pleasant experience. I noticed
that there were plenty of smiling faces and offers of
assistance, when things were tough. Again, I thought
of the school values and how this particular student
was being respectful, responsible, safe and learning a
new task.
When our students go out into the workplace, they are
guided and mentored. But nothing is more important
than simply using good manners! We are often judged
on first impressions, sometimes unfairly, but a student
who is positive, eager to learn and kind to others, will
be valued in any workplace. They are certainly praised
and celebrated at school!
It made me think that our sense of wellbeing is
enhanced simply by the way we work, play and help
each other. So with that in mind, it is never too late to
remember the basics we are taught at home: say
""please"" when you ask for something and always
"thank you"" when you receive it. Be assured, teachers
love to work in partnership with parents. We support
‘good manners’ at school just as much as you like to
see these at home.
It has been so lovely to chat with a number of parents.
Please know the door is open and you are welcome.
Sue Cowie - Wellbeing Coordinator
Hopefully
able to be
used early
term 2
New building
has arrived :)
Stars of the Week
“Caught Being Good”
Prizes awarded at last assembly to
Well done Sean Harrison,
Emily Whiting and
Peter Saunders
Great Effort.
At our Friday’s whole school assembly,
we draw the “Caught Being Good” raffle.
Throughout the week, staff give students a
raffle ticket for displaying positive behaviour
either in their classroom, on the playground or
in any school events such as excursions,
outings or community access.
Some of the reasons students have been given
tickets recently are as follows : - Helping
others, displaying good behaviour, following
instructions, showing persistence, showing
empathy, caring for others, helping without
being asked, being part of the team and
caring for friends.
Portland Bay School
Student School Banking
Woolworths Dominos Stars
A couple of our classrooms
are collecting the
“Woolworths Dominos Stars”
Is available Every Wednesday with
Feel free to donate or swap
any unwanted squares.
We’ll try to complete the
Portland
school sets and help with your
(Please feel free to send in deposits to other banks
friends and families.
if student accounts are already set up).
Squares not utilised are used
for games. Thank you
The account is free of charge for our students .
Contact the office for further details
Bendigo Bank
RDA is in urgent need
of Volunteers
If you can spare some time on Tuesdays,
Riding for the Disabled would
greatly appreciate your assistance.
Also
WEDNESDAY 25th March is an
information & training day
11am to 1pm
Morning tea provided ,
BYO lunch if you wish.
Further information
Please contact Laurence 03 5527 9201
for further detail.
Community Announcements :
PANTS DOWN
CIRCUS ROCK! Fantastic Family
Entertainment
If you loved 360 ALLSTARS, you’ll love this.
Portland Arts Centre
Thursday 26 March 7.30pm
Pants Down Circus ROCK! is set to a pumping classic rock soundtrack with a wide range of circus acts including acrobatics, juggling
and hula hoops. It’s a show that is sure to entertain every audience
member whether you like death-defying stunts, incredible displays
of strength and agility or just plain silly nonsense.
“Four talented performers manage to captivate the audience for a full
hour with an edgy rock-themed show, which sets them apart from
any other circus act you have seen.” Adelaide Advertiser
$30 Full price $25 Concession $10 Student $66 Family
Running time: 55 minutes Tickets will sell fast. Don’t miss out.!
Purchase tickets online www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ticketing
or call 5522 2263 Like us on Facebook – Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program
The Portland Runners Club also have a number of level 2 recreational
running coaches, a few of these coaches would be able to help out
with the schools training if needed. You only have to ask. Either by
emailing the runners club president, Tony Curran at
curradarra@westvic.com.au Alternatively you could give me a call
on 0438436984
Thanks for your time..Thanks for getting our kids movin' & groovin'.
Cheers Justine Cain.
Community Announcements :
The book in day
for activities is
Monday
23 March.
Brochure sent
home earlier this
week. More
available in the
office
ATTENTION ALL U15 BOYS!
The Portland Hockey Club is proud to announce a Portland Under-13 Boys team and Under-15 Boys will compete in the
Lower South East Hockey Association for 2015. Training will commence on Thursday, 19th March at Portland Hockey
Club’s Flinders Park training grounds from 4.30-5.30pm. Anyone aged from 7-15 is encouraged to attend.
Contact: Ben Fraser 0432 531 510 for more details.