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60 Crook Street (PO Box 45)
Strathdale 3550
www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au
kennington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone: 5443 2011 Fax: 5441 7321
Principal:
Assistant Principal :
Assistant Principal:
Assistant Principal
(Deaf Facility):
Kennington Primary School Values Awards
Community
Inclusion
Personal
Best
Is showing concern for
others
and
being
thoughtful,
and
understanding of their
feelings.
It
means
your
thoughts; words and
actions
show
consideration
for
others.
Preps
Grade 1-2
Grade 3-4
Grade 5-6
Specialist
Is working together for
the common good.
It means being able to
work together and act
positively with others.
PA
Xavier F
1A
Gabby P
3A
Jesse H
Is respecting and
valuing differences.
It means we include
others in work and
play.
PB
Miya McN
1C
Thomas McA
3C
Ashton M
1B
Olivia B
3B
Izaac S
Is treating everybody
and everything with
consideration
and
courtesy.
It means looking after
myself, others and the
environment.
PC
Evie J
2A
Angus E
4B
Jonah Z
PD
Ella K
5A
5B
Jorja V
Taylor Y
MUSIC: Whole Class (2A)
5C
6A
6B
Sam S
Will P
Tari S
VISUAL ARTS: Hayley R (4A)
AUSLAN LOTE: Ruby D (4B)
EAL: Silver Bell M (4B)
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6 October
to
Respect
Is always aiming high
and being the best I
can.
It
means
being
optimistic: that I will be
successful in the end.
1/2D
Mia M
4A
Ava P
Term Dates – 2014
Term 4:
Marg Tope
Thursday 16th October, 2014
Newsletter No. 31
Caring
Glenda Miller
Trudi Jacobson
Jo Menzel
Term 1: Start
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19 December
Dismissal 1:30pm
2B
Summer B
4C
Tamire S
2C
Ava B
6C
Isaac M
PHYS.ED: Aimee G (5B)
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Wednesday 28 January (Teachers)
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Thursday 29 January
(Grades1 to 6)
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Friday 30 January
(Preps)
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Finish Friday 27 March dismissal 2:30pm
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
TERM DATES - 2015
Book Collection Day
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Thursday 22 January
8:00am to 4:00pm
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13 April to 26 June
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13 July to 18 September
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5 October to 18 December
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Dates to Remember
Term 4
October
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Fri 17
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Fri 17
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Fri 17
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Mon 20
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Tue 21
Wed 22
nd
Wed 22
nd
rd
Thu 23
rd
Thu 23
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Fri 24
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Fri 24
Fri 7
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Grade 6 Interschool Sports
at Quarry Hill Primary
Auslan Class
Fri 7
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Fri 7
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School Council Meeting
Sun 9
9:30am 10:15am
Mother Goose
Tue 11
Bookclub order & money
due
Division Softball
Wed 12
Deaf Sports – Doncaster
Athletics Track
Curiosity Club
Fri 14
7:45am –
5:00pm
3:30pm –
4:45pm
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
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Mon 27
Thu 30
9:30am 10:15am
No School
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Fri 31
st
Fri 31
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
st
Fri 31
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
st
Fri 31
9:30am –
10:30am
11:45am –
12:45pm
st
Fri 31
rd
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Tue 4
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Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
Fri 14
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Fri 14
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Mon 17
Grades 3 and 4
Bike Education
Mother Goose
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Mon 17
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Tue 18
Bendigo Cup
Wed 19
Grade 6
Bike Education
Breakfast Club
9:30am 10:15am
11:45am –
12:45pm
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
9:15am
7:00pm
9:30am 10:15am
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Auslan Class
Fri 21
st
Sat 22
nd
rd
Sun 23
Wed 26
Prep 2015 Orientation
Morning
Kennington Pre School
Other Pre School and
settings
Kids Art Work Fundraiser
Order and money due
Fri 28
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Fri 28
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Grade 5
Camp – Weekaway
Grade 6 parents
Puberty Information Night
Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
Grade 1 – Puppet Theatre
Note & $16.00 due
Car Boot Sale
Mother Goose
Grade 2
Discovery Centre
Grade 1
Don’t Move Puppet Theatre
Prep 2015 Orientation
Morning
Kennington Pre School
Other Pre School and
settings
Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
P & F Meeting in staffroom
after assembly
School Council
Mother Goose
Grade 6
Puberty Lesson
Energy Breakthrough
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Thu 20 –
nd
Sat 22
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Fri 21
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
4:30pm –
6:30pm
10:30am
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Breakfast Club
Auslan Class
Winter Family Fundraiser
Nutbush World Record
Attempt – KPS Oval
D-Feet MND Walk
Lake Weeroona
Icy Pole Day
8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
Breakfast Club
Last for the year
Auslan Class
9:30am 10:15am
5:30pm –
7:30pm
Mother Goose
Last on for the year
Instrumental Music Concert
December
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Tue 2
Thu 4
8:30am –
2:30pm
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9:30am –
10:30am
November
Mon 3 –
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Tue 4
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Tue 4
9:30am 10:15am
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Grade 5
Bike Education
Regional Sports Swan Hill
Volleyball, Basketball and
Softball
World Teachers’ Day
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Cancelled
Thu 13
State Athletics Sports
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T20 Blast
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8:10am –
8:25am
9:00am –
9:30am
Breakfast Club
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Wed 29
8:30am –
2:30pm
5:00pm
8:10am –
8:25am
1:15pm –
2:50pm
9:00am –
9:30am
7:00pm
Fri 24
Mon 27 –
Tue 28th
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Tue 28
Wed 5 –
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Fri 7
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Thu 6
Grade 4
Camp - Weekaway
Prep to Grade 2
Athletic Sports
Mother Goose
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Tue 9
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Tue 9
Fri 12
2
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Statewide Transition Day
Grade 6
Awards Night
Instrumental Music
Lessons end
Principal’s Report
Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
On Tuesday this week our two student visitors arrived
from Suzhou Industrial Park, China. XU FANGYU (Mary)
and ZHANG LAN (Nelly) will be attending Kennington
Primary School for 8 weeks. During this time the
Australian National Anthem will be followed by the
Chinese National Anthem at Assembly.
Dear Parents/Carers
Education Maintenance Allowance 2015
It is really important for parents/carers to be aware that
there will be no EMA in 2015. This will mean that on
Book Collection Day 2015 all costs will need to be
covered by you.
Bendigo Cup
There will be no school on
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Wednesday 29 October due to the
Bendigo Cup public holiday.
Family Accounts
To help with your books and fees on book collection day
(22 January, 2015) parents are welcome to come to the
office anytime from now on, between 8:00am – 4:15pm to
put money on their family accounts to help with their 2015
payments.
Money you put on your account this year will be carried
forward to next year.
Carboot Sale - Cancelled
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This year’s Carboot Sale was scheduled for Sunday 9
November. Due to insufficient sites being sold we will not
hold one this year. We will try again next year.
Grade Structure in 2015 & Parent Input
I ask that all families seeking to enrol their child in Prep at
Kennington PS next year to have their enrolment forms
completed as soon as possible. If your child will not be
attending Kennington PS in 2015, we would appreciate
you letting us know.
Snakes
We have reports of sightings of snakes
in the area, especially near and around
the reservoir. Please discuss with your
children appropriate response if a snake
is sighted.
If there are any concerns about placements for students
in 2015, that you have not already discussed with your
child’s teacher, Jo Menzel, Trudi Jacobson or myself,
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please let us know in writing by Thursday, 30
October.
Regional Athletic Sports
These sports were held on Monday at the Athletics
Complex in Flora Hill. It is pleasing for our school
community when we receive excellent feedback about the
behaviour and participation of our students at these
events. Following the sports on Monday I received an
email which read in part…. ‘Congratulations to all the
athletes yesterday. They all looked so pleased to be there
competing.’
As a result of results at these sports we have 13 students
representing Kennington Primary School at the State
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Championships to be held in Melbourne on Monday 27
October.
Please note that it is not possible for parents to request
specific teachers.
Webpage
The KPS webpage also provides extra information and is
updated regularly. www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The
current webpage is changing format so may not be as up
to date as usual over the next month. We appreciate
your patience during this upgrade process.
The Link
The Link is the main form of communication with you and
the school. The Link will be sent home with the youngest
child
in
each
family
or
look
on
www.kenningtonps.vic.edu.au. The Link is published on
Thursdays. Sometimes, where we need to ensure that a
piece of information gets to all of our school community, a
notice will be repeated in a number of newsletters.
Harry K (4C) who was Under 11 Road Champion in the
Bendigo and District Cycling Club's junior championships,
held in Bendigo last weekend.
Fraser L (2B) who represented Kennington PS in the
State Final of the Victorian State Schools Competition
Mountain Bike Challenge at Spring Gully last Saturday.
Regards
Daniel McC (4B) and Ruben W (5A) on making the
Australian Futsal teams. The competitions will be in
Malaysia and America.
Glenda Miller
Principal
Camps
Remembrance Day
The Grade 4 and 5 students will
be heading off to camp in the
first week of November. Final
payments should now have
been made. Please ensure that if your child has a
medical condition:- including asthma, anaphylaxis that
they have an up-to-date signed medical plan from the
doctor and current medication. Please speak with your
child’s teacher ASAP if your child has specific dietary
requirements.
Remembrance Day
November 2014
Tuesday
11th
Poppies and Remembrance Day items
are now on sale from the office.
Prices range from 50cents - $5.00
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Induction Evening Year 7
Parents and students at BSE
2015
International Competitions and Assessment for
Schools (ICAS)
Parents and their students enrolled at Bendigo South
East College to commence Year 7 in 2015 are requested
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to attend an Induction Session on Thursday 30 October,
from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
The International Competitions and Assessment for
Schools are independent evaluations of students’ skills
and knowledge in core learning areas and provide insight
into
students’
understanding.
The
skills
and
understanding tested are important indicators of success
in schools and beyond.
The sessions will be held in two venues:Surnames A-L in the College Hall
Surnames M-Z in the Performing Arts Building
Both venues can be accessed from Ellis Street. There
will be an induction meeting of all students and their
parents who have enrolled in the specialist Music
Program in the Performing Arts Building following the
main sessions with Mr Briggs the Music Director at
8:00pm.
Students from Kennington Primary School achieved
excellent results when they participated in ICAS English
and Mathematics this year. Those students whose
achievements were outstanding were rewarded with
certificates of Participation, Merit, Credit and Distinction.
Regards
Ernie Fleming
Principal (BSE)
English
Eleven students participated in the competition with 3
receiving Participation, 2 Merit, 4 Credit and 2 Distinction.
Congratulations to all the students involved.
Walk to School - October
Distinction
Phoebe A’b
Si Chi T
Walk to School encourages primary
school children to walk to and from
school every day in October, to
highlight
the
ways
walking
improves children’s health and
wellbeing.
4B
6B
Merit, Credit and Participation
Jye B
3A
Violet G
Jack B
4B
Ethan L-L
Connor G
4B
Max S
Luke S
4A
Isabella W
Renee C
6B
Walking to and from school can help children get the daily
physical activity they need – and there are plenty of other
benefits too. Walking to school can help to reduce traffic
congestion, parking difficulties and the associated
environmental impacts.
3C
3B
6A
4B
Mathematics
Fourteen students participated in the competition with 4
receiving Participation, 3 Merit, 4 Credit and 3
Distinctions.
Less than one in five Victorian kids walk to school
regularly, at a time when childhood obesity is rising to
epidemic levels. Since 2006, VicHealth's Walk to School
has aimed to tackle this worrying trend by encouraging
Victorian primary students to walk to and from school
more often. Younger children are encouraged to walk
with their parents and older children on their own (when
their parents decide it's safe).
Congratulations to all the students involved.
Distinction
Isaiah F
Mitchell S
Connor G
3A
3C
4B
Merit, Credit and Participation
Jack B
4B
Violet G
Isabella W
4B
Ethan L-L
Jonah Z
4B
Renee C
Jye B
3A
Max S
Luke S
4A
Phoebe A’b
Si Chi T
6B
October is a great time to start walking, because
Victoria's fabulous spring sunshine makes it a pleasure to
get out of the house, and the car!
If you would like more information check out the website
www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au
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3C
3B
6B
6A
4B
Bike Education
The Bike Education Program for
Grade 3 to 6 students will be held
early term 4.
PE News
Regional Athletics Championships 2014
Grades 3/4
Grade 6
Grade 5
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Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 Oct
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Thursday 30 October
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Friday 31 October
Parents/Carers who are able go on the group rides and
are willing to help out please contact Mr Monaghan. If
parents/carers have any old bikes or helmets they would
like to donate to the school please contact Mr Monaghan.
On Monday 20 Kennington Primary School students
competed in the Regional Athletic Sports held at Bendigo
Athletic Complex. All students performed extremely well
with many Personal Best performances recorded.
The following students qualified to represent the school at
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the State Athletic Sports held on Monday 27 October at
the Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park:
 Ned B
800m & 1500m
 Matt B
800m
 Jorja V
200m
 Luke S
1500m
 Bailey H
200m
 Luke S, Jack B,
Sydney N, Casey W
10yr old boys
relay
 Lilli D, Sophie W,
Phe The You M, Acacia S
12yr old girls
relay
Outstanding Results:
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Ned B
800m & 1500m 1 in both (12 boys)
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Luke S
1500m
1 (10 boys)
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Matt B
800m
2 (12 boys)
nd
Jorja V
200m
2 (11 girls)
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Bailey H
200m & 100m 2 & 3 (12 boys)
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Aimee G
hurdles
3 (11 Girls)
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Sydney N
hurdles
3 (10 boys)
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Lilli D
100m
3 (12 girls)
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Lucia D
long jump
4 (11 girls)
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12 Girls Relay 2 (Lilli, Acacia, Phe The You, Sophie)
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10 Boys Relay 2 (Sydney, Luke, Jack, Casey)
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11 Girls Relay 4 (Lucia, McKenzie, Alex, Jade)
Fundraising Dinner
Sunday 2nd November – 6:00pm
Bendigo Stadium
Dear Parents and Carers,
You and your family are invited to attend a fundraising
dinner for the Energy Breakthrough (EB) Teams. The
Bendigo Stadium will kindly donate 50% of the total
meals bill to Kennington Primary School to support the
EB teams. The invitation extends to all in the KPS
community.
On arrival each family chooses a table to dine at, orders
and pays for the meals at the counter, mentions that they
are with KPS and then simply enjoys their meals. You
may sit with your own family and friends or join others
from the KPS community.
In order to confirm numbers with the stadium so that
enough tables can be reserved for KPS, please contact
the school office by Wednesday 22nd October to
indicate how many people will be attending. If you require
a high chair for your group, please let us know when you
book in your numbers. If you have any questions
regarding this event, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Next Week - Bike Helmets Required for Grade 3/4
students
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In week 3 (Monday 20 to Friday 24 ) students in grades
3, 4, 5 & 6 will be learning Bike Education as part of their
Physical Education classes. The school has 15 bikes
which students can access but they will require a helmet
to participate on the bikes.
Yours sincerely,
Corrina Hartland
Energy Breakthrough Team Fundraising Co-ordinator
If students are able to bring their own bikes and helmets
on the day that would be appreciated.
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HEALTH & HUMAN RELATIONS INFORMATION
EVENING
Calendars / Cards Art Fundraiser
A Parent Information Session is to be held
for Grade 6 parents, who wish to listen to
and discuss information regarding puberty.
Mrs Leona Evans, Primary School Nurse
will be running this information evening before the Grade
6 students begin their sessions in class.
The information evening is to be held on Thursday 6
November at 5:00pm in the School Library.
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If you would like to attend please fill in the reply slip
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attached and return to the school office by Monday 3
November. Replies are essential.
        
I will be attending the Health and Human Relations
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Information Evening on Thursday 6 November at
5:00pm in the school library.
Student’s Name:
_____________________________
Your Name:
______________________________
Signature:
______________________________
Can’t decide what to get your friends & family for
Christmas?
Why not surprise them with a beautiful original piece of
art?
This year on offer is the opportunity to order
calendars, cards, diaries and mouse mats.
All items are only $12.00 to $15.00 each
Students have been working hard in the art room creating
their own masterpieces.
If you want to order your child’s art please return the
original with the order form & money to the office.
If you would like to create another artwork or want to
supply a photo please pick up a blank sheet and order
form from the school office.
Please note that photos need to be in landscape format.
All orders and money need to be returned to the school
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office no later than Friday 31 October.
Unfortunately any orders received after this date will not
be able to be processed.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact Emma
Beekes (Parent Calendar Co-ordinator) on 0421 705 482.
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Breakfast Club – Every Friday
COMMUNITY
ASTHMA FOUNDATION – for your information
Breakfast Club will be on every Friday from 8:10am until
8:30am. (This allows time for students to get to their
classrooms before the bell at 8:40am).
www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au
FREECALL 1800 645 130
Breakfast Club – Gold Coin Donation
Breakfast Club continues to be very popular. Thank you
to the many parents and grandparents who make this
available to our students. All students participating in
Breakfast Club are encouraged to make a gold coin
donation each week. The money raised will be used to
purchase fruit for the classrooms for all students to
access.
If any parent/carer is able to help please contact the
office on 5443 2011. We have helpers every week or
every third week, whatever you can do is appreciated.
Roster Term 4
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17 October
Julie Keleher
Sonia Lewis
Luci Kenna
Shayne Hyatt
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24 October
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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7 November
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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21 November
Vanessa Cheng
Heather Stinton
Shona Barton
Brenda Blake
Juanita Viljoen
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31 October
Julie Keleher
Sonia Lewis
Peta Jenkins
Luci Kenna
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13 November
Julie Keleher
Lisa Tangey
Luci Kenna
Sonia Lewis
In2 Cricket
Strathfieldsaye
Supported by Jenny’s Early Learning
Centre is a great active program for
young Boys & Girls aged approx 4-8.
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28 November
Julie Keleher
Shayne Hyatt
Luci Kenna
Sonia Lewis
Future Strathfieldsaye Jets Cricketers, time is getting to
the end to register.
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Commencing Sunday 26th October 10:00am - 11:00am
@ Flight Centre Park (Tannery Lane), Strathfieldsaye
ending Dec 14th.
5 December
No Breakfast Club finished for the year
$70.00 which includes a cricket bag of goodies including
shirt, cap and bat.
Register online via MyCricket site or
https://playreg.cricket.com.au/pages/noauth/olregstart.as
px?entityid=2728&sslredirect=1&mode=1
For any questions please email Brent Yates at
strathfieldsaye@club.cricketvictoria.com.au<mailto:strathf
ieldsaye@club.cricketvictoria.com.au>
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Raffle Tickets for Mark Winter Fundraiser
(sold in the school office)
$2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
1st Prize
Painting by Bendigo Artist Glenice McCarthy
Valued at $1,000.00
2nd Prize
4 x VIP Magic Passes to Movie World, Sea World and
Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
Valued at $400.00
3rd Prize
Celebration Liquor Land Voucher
Valued at $100.00
Raffle drawn on Sunday 26th October 2014 at The Shamrock
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