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Principal: Mrs Sharon Saitlik
Assistant Principal: Mrs Fay Angelo
School Council President: Mr Jehrom Clift 9899 6907
Funcare ph: 9897 4495 - e-mail: funcare@maps.vic.edu.au
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs. Bianca Chenu, her husband
Tom and their daughter Chloe on the safe arrival of
the new addition to their family - Jack Alexander
Sergio Chenu who was born on Tuesday. Jack
weighed a healthy 8lb 4oz; excited parents Bianca
and Tom, and of course big sister Chloe, are
absolutely delighted with his safe arrival into the
world.
Thursday,
October 14
Interschool Gymnastics for selected
students in Years 4 to 6
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Grade 3 return from Camp Rumbug
Orange Day - gold coin donation
Interschool Sport
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Reunion event for 1960’s students
Sunday,
October 17
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Rock Band to St Augustine’s
Family Concert
Monday,
October 18
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Prep 5 Excursion to St Augustine’s
Parents’ Club Meeting
Saturday,
October 16
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All Stars Hooptime Regional
Basketball Finals
Prep 7 excursion to St Augustine’s
Oxfam Festival, Orchestra, Rock
Band and Choir to perform
Tuesday,
October 19
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Thursday,
October 21
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Education Committee Meeting
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Teddy Bears’ Picnic for Prep and
Grade 6 (TBC)
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NO CANTEEN
Friday,
October 22
Monday,
November 1
Zone Athletics
Congratulations to the 19 students who competed
brilliantly at the Zone and Regional Athletics on
Tuesday. Students who were successful at the Zone
Athletics automatically proceeded to their event and
represented the Region in the afternoon. Our students
who wore the new Mont Albert Primary School
Interschool Sports tops not only looked the part but
were superb in the manner in which they participated
and performed. Thank you to Mr. Luke Byrne who
coached and accompanied our athletes on the day.
There were many exceptional results recorded on the
day however particular mention to Daniel, 5/11 and
the Boys 9/10yr old Relay team; Boys 11 yr old
Relay team and the Girls 12/13 yr old Relay team
who were successful at both Zone and Regional
finals. These students shall now compete at the
School Sport Victoria Primary State Athletics in
Bendigo. It is an extraordinary effort to have twelve
of our students competing at the State Athletics
Carnival. A comprehensive report will be in next
week’s Bulletin.
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Friday,
October 15
Prep Information Evening 2011
It was fabulous to meet and greet current parents and
those that are new to Mont Albert Primary School at
our Prep Information session on Monday evening for
2011 enrolled Preps. Thank you to all Prep teachers,
Mrs. Geraldine Constantine, Miss Cara Tebbutt, Miss
Barb Hinkins, and Ms. Jane Doolan as well as Ms.
Shirley Pettitt, Mr. Jehrom Clift and Mrs. Sue
Williams; Sue also organised light refreshments on
behalf of our Parents’ Club for the evening. Mrs. Deb
Ballment and Ms. Liz Sutton opened the uniform
shop for any pre 2011 purchases which was also
greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Mrs. Pauline
Williams & Mrs. Louise Hill (CRE), Mrs. Gayle
Morris & Ms. Monique Flipo (Funcare), and Mrs.
Cathy Goucher (Student Banking) who made
themselves available for any inquiries on the night.
October 14, 2010
Issue No 31
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Year 3 Camp
From all reports our Year 3 Campers are having a
sensational time at Camp Rumbug. I look forward
to catching up with them on their return to hear
about their adventures; no doubt there may be a few
tired teachers, parents and students that arrive home
on Friday. Our Year 3 campers are expected to
arrive back at school on Friday between 3.30 and
3.45pm.
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2011
A reminder that preparations for 2011 are well
underway. It is vital at this stage that we receive
information about students who may not be returning
next year and that all enrolments for 2011 are
completed.
In a few weeks, teachers will begin discussions
relating to classes for 2011. A number of factors are
taken into account when placing students in class
groups. Please note that it is not acceptable for
parents to request specific teachers or friendship
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groupings for their child. If parents feel their child
has specific educational needs in relation to class
placement all communication regarding this will
only be accepted in writing, addressed to the
Principal and must be received by Friday 12th
November.
FUTURE EVENTS
School Hats
Our current Sunsmart policy states that “all students
are required to wear a school approved broad
brimmed (minimum7.5cm brim), legionnaire or
bucket hat when outside which protects the face,
neck and ears and sun protective clothing from the
beginning of September through until the end of
April and whenever the UV index level reaches 3
and above.” Please ensure that your child
remembers to bring their school hat to school each
day.
BER Building site
It has been noted over the last couple of weekends
that unfortunately there have been unwelcome
visitors to our building site even though this area is
fenced off, hence out of bounce. May I remind all
within the community to keep an eye out for any
trespassers. It is illegal to enter the BER school
building site at any time and a call to the police if
this is noted would be appreciated. Trespassers will
be prosecuted and charged if reported and caught.
GRADE 3 EXCURSIONS TO SCHWERKOLT
COTTAGE
OCTOBER 25 AND 26
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MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
NOVEMBER 2
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YEAR 6 STUDENTS TO CANBERRA
NOVEMBER 15
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YEAR 5 STUDENTS TO SOVEREIGN HILL
NOVEMBER 15
VCAL ARTS PROJECT
Over the school holidays four students from Box
Hill Senior Secondary College painted a mural on
the wall of the Music room as part of their VCAL
project. It’s a beautiful picture that captures
children playing together. Definitely take the time
to have a look at what they’ve painted, it brightens
up the wall! A big thank you to Jan Persson who
supplied all the paint.
Michelle Haymes.
Sharon Saitlik
Principal
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
Volunteer Position Vacant
Do you enjoy meeting and assisting others?
Do you have 1 hour to spare each week after
School drop off?
As my daughter is in Grade 6, I need someone to
take over the volunteer position of Second Hand
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator . As all stock is now
donated and not sold on commission the position
is not onerous. All funds raised by the Shop go to
the School.
Please ring me if you are interested on 0407
982526.
Canteen
If you can assist in the Canteen, please ring Coordinator,
Jody Burgess on 9899 3606.
C ANTEEN R OSTER
Wendy Edwards
ORANGE DAY
Tomorrow, the 15th of October will be
Orange Day! Please come to school
wearing some orange and bring a gold
coin donation, to support the Orangutans affected by the use of Palm Oil.
Anna Johnstone.
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Friday,
October 15
Wendy Edwards, Chris Sharpe,
Lisa Gilbert, Kristy Munro
Monday,
October 18
Sally Clift, Lisa Newman, Julie Clark,
Alison Phillips
Tuesday
October 19
Claire Henderson, Jan Longley
Wednesday
October 20
Donna Parfitt, Charlotte Lanyon
Friday,
October 22
Margaret Fraenkel, Rebecca Ginsberg,
Cathy Goucher, Lynda Pangbourne
STICKYBEAKS LUNCH
WALLETS
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To keep our school green and
clean, we are introducing a brand
new
ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY system for
ordering lunch at the
canteen.
The Choir, Orchestra and Rock Band will
be performing next Tuesday Evening 19th
October at 7pm at Blackburn High School
Hall for the Oxfam Concert. Tickets can
be bought at our School Office. All
welcome! Please reply to the appropriate
teacher if attending or not attending.
Carols on the Front Oval this year on
Thursday 9th December at 7pm. Please
keep this date free.
Grade 6/12 have been chosen to sing the
School Song next week at Assembly.
We have decided to help our school and the
environment by encouraging every child to
purchase A LUNCH WALLET.
Lunch
Wallets are designed to replace paper lunch
bags at our school.
Ghillie Thompson and Max Drummy
Music Coordinators
These will be available for purchase until
October 22nd for $10.00 each. The order form
is available on the school website and a sample
is viewable at the office.
CONGRATULATIONS
To the following flute students who performed
exceptionally well in recent exams:
EXAM
GRADE
RESULT
Lucy , 5/10
1st
A
Beatrice , 3/25
1st
A+
Joanna , 6/13
3rd
A+
Emma , 5/10
5th
A+
NAME
Junior
Environment
Club
WALKTOBER!
Walktober is happening on the
20th October 2010. It would be
great to see as many people as
possible walking to school on
this day. If you live too far
away to walk the whole
distance, then park a few
streets away and walk from there. The more
people who walk to school, the higher the
chance of winning some fantastic prizes for the
school. So let’s get walking!
PHILIPPINES FUNDRAISER DAY
On Thursday 4th November
M.A.P.S will be holding a
fundraising day to send our 2nd
Container of goods across to
Cornerstone House in the
Philippines. The clothes, toys,
books and furniture will be
shared between the orphanage
and the disadvantaged people in the surrounding
slum areas.
VEGIE GARDEN NEWS!!!
Our seeds have started to sprout! They are on
the seats outside the staffroom in the prep
courtyard. Feel free to check them out!
HELP NEEDED!
As spring time is a busy time for the garden the
Green Team are wishing for some assistance. If
there is anyone in our school community who
would like to assist the Green Team with their
projects please contact us via email at
greenteam@maps.vic.edu.au !
Please help support this worthy cause by making a
gold coin donation and wearing blue, red, yellow
or white clothing on the day.
James Owen
Teacher,4/24
Green Team
LOST PROPERTY
Blue Razor Scooter
Named: Curtis Ali, Prep 5
Taken from the bike shed on Monday
afternoon. If you know where it may
be, please call Jodi on 0417 109 677.
Mont Albert Primary School
BULLETIN ROSTER
October 21
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Claire Carden, Dora Wang
PIANO TUITION – all levels
all ages
With qualified & experienced teacher.
Lessons on a grand piano
Standard VMTA rates apply
Contact: Helen O'Donoghue B.Mus (Melb)
Grad. Dip Lib (Melb) AMusA
50 Koolkuna Avenue, Doncaster. 3108
Tel: 9840 1856 m. 0416217548
email: helenmary@iprimus.com.au
VERMONT SOUTH COMMUNITY HOUSE
HEALTH AND WELLBEING EXPO HEALTH INFORMATION DAY
Saturday, October 16, from 10am to 4pm
Karobran Drive, Vermont South
Sessions on wide variety of subjects from dental
health for Pre Schoolers and Naturopathic
solutions to adolescent drug issues and depression.
Free Entry to Community Health Information Day.
Yarra Valley Railway’s
Halloween Ghost Train
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th Oct.
Trolley rides $22 or $18 concession.
Dinner & Trolley ride $40 or $36 concession.
Friday:
Dinner 8pm with ride at 9pm. Ride only at 8pm,
10pm and 11pm.
Saturday: Dinner at 7pm with ride at 8pm, Dinner at 8pm
with ride at 9pm. Ride only at 7pm, 10pm and
11pm.
8pm Friday and 7pm Saturday Ride Only suitable for families with younger
children. Not recommended for Under 5 year olds.
Take the Ghost Train if you Dare
For bookings or more information please call Donna on
0410 544 491.
SIMON RAVIC
Home Maintenance
Carpentry, painting, plastering and
brickwork
DIY Projects finished
No job too small
Please call 0408 364 984
WILSON PEE WEE TENNIS
For 5 to 7 year olds
Saturday mornings, from
10am onwards, held at
Broughton Road, Surrey Hills
CD’S FOR SALE
Mr David Pittaway, our talented
instrumental guitar and drums teacher has a
new CD available for purchase, featuring
relaxing guitar music. There are a number
of copies available to purchase at the school
office at the price of $10 each.
Free racquet with each enrolment
Commencing this Saturday, October 9th.
To book, please call Kelly Tennis on 1300 558 303 or
email Linda at linda@kellytennis.com.au
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