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Echuca Primary School
“A School with Tradition and a Future”
P 5483 0700 F 5483 0777 High Street Echuca Victoria 3564
web www.echucaps.vic.edu.au
email echuca.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal’s Report
Year of 2104
Will Paterson, Chloe Stone, Hollie
Davidson, Riley Webb, Kelsie Denahy,
Darcy Ramage, Edward Cooper & Eliza
Williams.
Congratulations to Levi Dixon, Harrison
Shearer, Abbey Champion, Mackenzie
Gleeson, Kaitlyn Bulmer, Skye Hone,
Rory Van De Zand & Mabel Watson our
successful Student Leader candidates for
2015.
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Thank you also to our 2014 Student
Leaders who have been excellent role
models for all students by setting high
standards of leadership for our 2015
leaders.
NEWSLETTER
Thank you to all staff, students and families for another positive & eventful year at
Echuca Primary School. Congratulations to our 2014 Grade 6 graduates who celebrated
the end of their Primary Schooling last night. They should be very proud of their
achievements and be encouraged to go forth and make their mark on the world. Special
congratulations to our Award winners and appreciation to past 208 student, Bridgette
Furphy for her inspiring speech about the importance of having a positive focus, being
organised and having a ‘can do’ attitude to make the best of opportunities an education
can offer.
Tomorrow
Dismissal:
1.20pm.
Special mention to all students who
nominated, showing their willingness to
lead. The school is very fortunate to have
so many very capable students.
Echuca Primary School will ensure high levels of learning for all students
Echuca Primary School will ensure high levels of learning for all students
Echuca Primary School
“A School with Tradition and a Future”
P 5483 0700 F 5483 0777 High Street Echuca Victoria 3564
web www.echucaps.vic.edu.au
email echuca.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Christmas Spirit
NEWSLETTER
Coming together as a community at our carol singing
evening only demonstrates our strong sense of
connectedness by sharing the joy of listening to and
watching our students perform. In the true 208 way of
giving to others our Christmas tree is laden with very
generous donations for the Salvation Army. Thank you
very much.
With so many people to thank, last week I forgot to
mention that Mrs Tracey Burton will be returning to
Echuca College. Teaching younger students has been a
pleasant change for Tracey, though she is no stranger
to primary teaching as she used to teach at 208. We
thank her for her commitment and invaluable
experience.
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Over the past two and half years the school has
benefited from support by our very skilled and
compassionate Chaplain, Mr Alan Corby, fondly
known as Corbs. Unfortunately for us, the school was
not successful in regaining funding through the
National Schools Chaplaincy Programme. Corbs has
become an integral part of our school community
through his committed work, attendance at special
events, camps and excursions. His faith has helped all
community members through hard times. It is with
great sadness that we farewell Corbs and so wish him
only the very best in his future endeavours.
Term 1 next year I have been asked to continue the
Acting Principal role until the thorough process of
appointing a Substantiative Principal is conducted by
the School Council following DEECD guidelines. I’d
like to especially thank Rob Hogan and Scott
Trewhella for their supporting role as Assistant
Principals. They have capably balanced their
classroom teaching and the many tasks I have asked
of them. Thank you to the parents of their students
for your support and understanding. I am truly
grateful for the amazing community at 208, who
make my job so easy and enjoyable.
May your holidays be safe, fun but restful.
Gayle Bedford
Students Return on Friday 30th January 2015
Year 6 Graduation Awards
Ray White Echuca
Citizenship Award
Eliza Williams
Rose Berryman
Tayla Ramsay
The Arts Award
Darcy Ramage
Rotary Club Award
Jack Dorgan
Tori McGillvray
Campaspe Valley Lodge
Award
Amber Clifford
Emily Young
ICT Award
Blake Taranto
Kynan Batey
Apex Club
English Award
Chloe Stone
Special Recognition Award
Felicity Priestley
Riley Webb
Apex Club
Maths Award
Niamh O’Kelly
O’Brien Bus Lines
Award
Hal Mulcair
Indiah Cimbaro-Brown
Science/Technology
Imeth Don
Lanyon Family Past
Student Award
Kelsie Denahy
Will Paterson
Holland Foundation Award
Jemma Edwards
Sports Award
Hollie Davidson
Jacquelyn Taylor
Chaplain's Award
Dillon Thompson
Echuca College Scholarship
Ella Grace Fraser
Echuca Primary School will ensure high levels of learning for all students
Echuca Primary School
“A School with Tradition and a Future”
P 5483 0700 F 5483 0777 High Street Echuca Victoria 3564
web www.echucaps.vic.edu.au
email echuca.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Fit Kids @208
Congratulations to our high achievers in Kilometre Club in 2014.
We are very proud of their success and gathered them altogether for a photo.
NEWSLETTER
In 2014 we had the highest level of achievement with a group of 62 students achieving 100km and 12 students
attained the 150km level of achievement. Throughout the year they have shown a strong commitment to their
personal health goals. We like to reward all students who join the 100km Club with a T Shirt and badges. In 2015
we are looking for extra sponsorship to meet these costs. The program is highly regarded and the students continue
to strive for greater goals.
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In 2015 we are hoping to attract some sponsorship towards the T Shirts and badges. If you can assist please see
Carmel O’Connell or talk to Lisa Davidson via the office.
Carmel O’Connell
PE Co ordinator
Term Dates
Term 1:
Public Holidays
28 January (Teachers Start)
Pupil Free Days - 28th & 29th January
30th January (Students Start)
27th March
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Foundation - Rest Days Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th February
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
13th April
13th July
5th October -
26th June
18th September
18th December
Labour Day
Monday
9th March
Good Friday
Friday
3rd April
Easter Monday
Monday
6th April
Anzac Day
Friday
27th April
Queen’s Birthday Monday
8th June
Melbourne Cup
3rd November
Tuesday
Year 3,4,5, & 6 iPads
Please note, iPads are not to be brought to school on first day. 2015 Student User Agreement will be distributed to
all students on their return on Friday the 30 th. These forms must be read, signed & returned before iPads can be
utilised. iPads brought to school prior to this happening will be held by your child’s teacher.
This will also apply to the Laptops being used by students in Year 6.
If you have any queries please see/contact Mr Cartwright.
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“A School with Tradition and a Future”
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34B Holly Pendlebury
Congratulations Hunter! Your letter to
Santa was the best writing you have
ever done. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Holly for such a wonderful
year. You are a very kind & caring
student & your learning is blossoming!
00C Jye Field
34C Charlotte Gould
For making better choices in the
playground. Well done Jye!
An amazing year Charlotte! Well done
& best of luck next year!
00D Saylah Tarrant
34D William Graham
For continuing to persist during silent
independent reading each morning
- way to go!
Wonderful year of hard work. You
have shown that hard work pays off.
Well done Will!
12A River Hornsby
34E Ryan Smith
A great effort all the time, Keep up the
good work River!
I made up a word to describe your
great year - SCIZIL. Smart-Co-operative,
Intelligent- Zippy- Innovative-Legend.
12B Scarlett Galluzzo
34F Kate Parker
What a great year, Scarlett! You have
given 100% to all activities & shown
excellent improvements.
What a super star! Kate is kind,
co-operative, enthusiastic & gives
everything her best effort.
12C Luke Jones
56A Jessica Zlateff
What a great class member. Luke has
been working very hard. Great job
Luke, you should feel very proud.
A great first year at 208! Sustainability
Soldier & a Peer Mentor. Well done on
your Leadership speech also!
12D Max Holderhead
56B Fynn Martin
You have had such a great year. You
always give everything a go & put in
your best effort. Keep it up Max!
For showing us you have a positive
mindset & consistent effort. Good luck
next year at Echuca College.
12E Lachlan Pumpa
56C Alex Vicary
Very independent & persuasive writing
about why he should be student of the
week. Always positive about learning.
One of the many ballerinas in 56C,
Alex has been an absolute delight in the
classroom.
12F Xavier Mallick
56D Kelsie Denahy
Xavier is the first to volunteer around
the room. He is always willing to help
those around him.
Thank you for being you this year!
Polite, tolerant, inclusive &
hardworking, a pleasure teaching you.
12G Molli Lucic
56E Amber Clifford
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hard work!
For her great persuasive writing to
Santa. Fantastic effort Molli!
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outstanding. Good Luck!
Your positive mindset & eagerness to
complete all tasks with enthusiasm &
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students is outstanding!
Echuca Primary School
“A School with Tradition and a Future”
Green & Gold Awards
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Foundation - River Masters
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Year 1 & 2 Charlotte Coutts 12D
For helping others to make good
choices.
Year 3 & 4 - Brodi-Lee Maple 34F
Year 5 & 6 - Tayla Dedini 56C
For always using her manners.
For always listening to others.
Science Wizz of the Week
Amber Clifford & Rose Berryman 56E
For amazing volunteering & fabulous
work in the vegetable garden.
100% in
Reading Recovery Certificates
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Arts Star
All guitar students this Year
A great group of creative individuals
who have shown commitment to
learning an instrument.
Rising Sports Star
Miller Davies 00B
For always giving
activities.
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Congratulations to the following students who completed Reading Recovery:
Bailey Moon
NEWSLETTER
For taking pride in looking after our
school.
Jagger Scott
Mya Baker
Perfect Attendance
Gemma Thomas
Brandan Batey
12A
Mathew South
56C
Logan Batey
56C
Jacquelyn Taylor
56D
Nikolaus Lucic
12C
Ryan Simmons
34C
Rose Berryman
56E
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Book Club - Thank you
Marg Berryman & Val Mulcair - what a team you have been!! Marg & Val have worked tirelessly for seven years
with Book Club. They have had a passion to enable students to buy affordable books and for our library to obtain
much needed resources. Being able to offer Book Club to our school would not have been possible without Marg
& Val volunteering their time - a big thank you from all at 208! Marg & Val are handing over to Kerry O’Kelly,
Tammy Hone, Sandra Cartwright & Jenny O’Shea.
Ann Bell - Thank You
"Thank-you for all the support I and my family have received from school staff, children and the whole school
community during Mark's illness and my return to work. The meals, flowers, cards and good wishes have been
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Foundation
End of Year party
Moama Play Park
9am
GRADUATION
Year 6
End of Year
Party Year 5/6
Paramount 11am
End of Year
Party Year 3/4
Paramount 11am
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Tuesday
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Tuesday
Casual Dress Day
January 2015
Wednesday
Thursday
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Staff Return to
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Staff Professional
Development &
Planning
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required
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Friday
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Thursday
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Rest Day
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Echuca Primary
School Swimming
Sports 50 m
11.00 - 2.30pm
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Monday
Assembly 8.50am
Early Dismissal
1.20 pm
February 2015
Sun
Last day of Term
NEWSLETTER
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Sat
20
No Coin Donation
End of Year
Party Year 1/2
Moama Play Park
Sun
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Friday
Sat
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First Day Term 1
All Students
commence
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Sat
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Echuca Primary
School Swimming
Sports 25m
12.30 - 3.00 pm
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Interschool
Swimming Sports
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