TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH

Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue 5

3rd March, 2016

CALENDAR
Wednesday 9th March
Friday 11th March
Tuesday 15th March
Wednesday 23rd March
Wednesday 23rd March
Thursday 24th March
Friday 25th March

Grade 5/6 Photo Day

Out of Uniform Day item for Easter Raffle
Environment Week Excursion Gr 3 & 4
School Photo Day
Summer Lightning Premiership Gr 5 & 6
LAST DAY Term One 2.30pm dismissal.
GOOD FRIDAY

MOBILE PHONE POLICY FOR STUDENTS

Several parents have inquired recently into the schools policy in regards to the use of mobile phones by
students. We understand that many students make contact with parents at the end of the
school day on their mobile phones and to this end we do allow students to bring their phones
to school.
The only restriction we have to the use of the phones is that they are placed at the office
during the school day and can only be used after 3:30pm. Phones will be removed from any
student who chooses to access these during the school day, with these being returned to the
student at the end of the day. Parents will be contacted if any students continue to breach this
practice.
Please note that the school cannot accept any responsibility for the loss or damage to any mobile phone as per
the Department of Educations guidelines on this matter.

PLANNING WEEK
In the final week of term one we will be operating on a modified timetable as part of
planning week. Instead of students participating in their specialist programs throughout
the course of the week, these classes will be timetabled to occur on one day, thereby
allowing all of the teachers at each level to be released. When teachers are released for
the day during planning week, they will spend the entire day working collaboratively to plan an
overview of the curriculum program for next term.
This approach to our term by term curriculum planning, helps to ensure a heightened degree of
consistency in our program delivery across all levels of the school.

Bikes & Scooters

Many children ride bikes, skateboards and scooters to school each day. All bikes and
scooters must be stored in the designated areas. Please ensure your child has a chain
and a lock. All children who ride a bike or scooter must wear a helmet which is a
requirement by the Government . The school regularly reminds all children about
wearing helmets for their safety. All bikes, scooters, skateboards, rip sticks and helmets
must be labelled, with your childs name and class. Children are reminded they
must walk their bike, scooter, skateboard or rip stick to and from the
school gates. No bikes are to be brought through the school buildings and we request,
where possible, that Scooters are also not walked through the building.

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ATTENTION HEALTH CARE CARD OR PENSION CARD HOLDERS

The Department of Education + Training again this year offering the Camps, Sports and Excursions
Fund of $125 per child which is to be used towards school camps, sports and excursions.
CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardians Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or
Pension Card being eligible on 27th January and successfully validated with Centrelink.
Application forms were sent home with the eldest child in each family. Please return asap.

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Our very busy Tootgarook Market was on last Saturday 27 February with 3B & 3W rostered
on. A HUGE THANKYOU to the following parents who helped out on the day:

David Carver, Sandra Walton, Kylie Taylor, Miah Taylor, Christine Young Gary
Barrett, Amanda Reeve, Kate and Steve Renehan, Paul Mears, Mandy Bos,
Nicole Hee, Jo Cochrane, Michelle George, lLeanne McLeod, Eliza McIntosh,
Lisa Bateman, Allison Gate and Margaret Muchai . Our next market will be
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Easter Saturday 26

March with all parents being rostered on.

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Our school photo day is booked for Wednesday 23rd March however the grade 5/6 students
will be involved with Summer Lightning Premiership on that day.
We have been in contact with MSP Photography and have arranged for the 5/6 children to
have their photos done on Wednesday March 9th from 11.30am.
Family photos of siblings in 5/6, House Captains, School Captains, Junior School Council
and Band photos will be done on this day Wednesday 9th March.
Photo envelopes with your childs name on it will be sent home as soon as we receive them
and need to be returned together with payment by Wednesday 23rd March. Any queries please
contact Judy in the school office.
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*On Wednesday the 24th, some of the Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6s went to the District Swimming Carnival to
swim in races against seven other schools at Colchester Pool. In the morning the Grade 4s and 5s got
dropped off by their parents then we stayed there for the day with Miss McGhee and Mr Kitchen.
Throughout the day the rest of the Grade 6s came and the 3, 4 and 5s left. Our big achievers were
Chelsea Conduit and Lily Buck who came in 3rd and 4th place. The relays were the big thing with four
people from every school in the same age group and it was a timed race but
everyone had fun that was the main thing. Special thanks to Miss McGhee,
Mr King, Mr Kitchen and the parents for getting us there and staying to watch
us or help out.
-Jarvis Swaby*

Student of the Week

Students will be presented with certificates at next Thursday afternoons assembly.

Prep R Mrs Read Riley Leonard you have been working hard on your handwriting this week and I am so
impressed by your progress.
Prep S Miss Staley Bayley John - For taking care with his work and completing 3 outstanding jellyfish. It was
the best colouring in I have seen from you Bayley and your cutting was right on the line! Keep up the great
work!
1A Miss Arnold Rhiannon Silvester what a great job you are doing reading every night. During class you
are giving everything a go and always answering questions. Thankyou for being dedicated.
1P Miss Perkins Ashton Romeril for always showing Integrity in everything you do. You are a friendly
member of the class. Well done on being the best you can be!
2B Mrs Baird Kaitlyn Underwood for her enthusiasm and for the respect she shows to others. Kaitlyn
always tries to do her best and makes a positive contribution to the class.
2J - Mrs Johnstone Makenzie Cooke for being a great role model for completing activities to the best of his
ability. Makenzie displays great Integrity. Well Done!
3B Mrs Bos Shelby McCormack congratulations on being a reader and keeping up with your home
reading log!
3W Mrs Bruin Josh Alesci-Bateman for always striving to do his best work and being a helpful class
member. You helped to make Mrs Bruins week in 3W very enjoyable.
4B Miss Broomfield Emma Dingwell for a fantastic effort in Maths so far this year. You approach each task
with a positive attitude and always try your best. Keep up the great work!
4F Miss Kain Nash Penzo for always completing his homework to such a high standard and spending his
own time at home to work on his Integrated Project. Well done Nash!
4/5K Mr Kitchin Dakota White You are a well-mannered and positive member of 4/5K. Your confidence is
improving and being displayed every day, keep up the great work.
5/6M Miss McGhee Renee Robinson - For her interesting Big Write persuading the reader why Rock/Heavy
Metal music is cooler than Pop or Rap. She had convincing arguments for her point of view. Well done Renee
and keep up the enthusiastic attitude towards our English classes.
5/6Q Miss Quintin Youve been working so hard in every Integrated session Zac Kent. Youve put in 100%
effort in all of the rubric activities and I can see youre enjoying our Goldfields topic. Keep it up Zac!
Music -Mrs Young Niall Harbour 5/6M welcome to Band, Niall! What an outstanding effort practising
Advance Australia Fair on your guitar. You managed to learn for only one week and you got into band on your
first attempt Great Work Niall!
P.E. Miss Daley Shelby McCormack 3B Well done Shelby for being a good sport, always displaying the
school RICH Values and trying her best. Well Done
Indonesian Prep Gr 4 Ms Lee Hazel Read 3W for her fabulous effort in using the Indonesian/English
Dictionary. Hazel you utilised great thinking skills in deciphering how to use the dictionary and solve word
problems by doing so.
Hani Mears 3W - for her fabulous effort in using the Indonesian/English
Dictionary. Hani you utilised great thinking skills in deciphering how to use the dictionary and solve word
problems by doing so.

Friday 11th March - OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Please bring an Easter Item for our Easter Raffle

The following dates are for all Catholic children who are ready to receive the following Sacraments for the
first time:
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 4th May, 7pm
Sacrament of Eucharist Sunday 21st August at the 10am Mass.
Sacramental Classes for Government children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation will commence at St
Josephs School in Term 2. Enrolments are being taken now. Please let the Presbytery know (59844374) or
email Eileen with your details
ewhite@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au
Classes are scheduled for First Reconciliation on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 13th April 3.45pm 4.45pm
Wednesday 20th April 3.45pm 4.45pm
Wednesday 27th April 3.45pm 4.45pm
Wednesday 4th May 3.45pm -4.15pm (Rehearsal )
The Sacrament will be received at 7pm on the 4th May
Details will follow in Term 2 regarding Classes for the Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion).

Tootgarook Kindergarten Easter Fundraiser

Hot Cross Buns from Bakers Delight

We are pleased to announce our first fundraiser for 2016 In conjunction with Bakers Delight Rosebud
Plaza, Hot Cross Buns can be purchased at a discount rate through the Kindergarten. For every half a
dozen hot cross buns purchased the Kindergarten will receive $1.50.
Remember to ask your family and friends if they would like to order some too.
Order Forms available at School Office All orders and money MUST be returned by Friday 19th March 2016
Delivery will be Wednesday 23rd March 2016
All Hot Cross Buns can be collected from the Kinder after 8.30am on this day.
Pack of 6 delicious Hot Cross Buns for only $6.50
Choose from: Traditional Choco
Mocha
The Hot Cross Buns freeze really well too!
Many thanks to Bakers Delight Rosebud Plaza for their support.