Wednesday 28 March 2012

50 Main Rd GEMBROOK 3783 Ph: 03 5968 1313 Fax: 03 5968 1548 email: gembrook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.gembrookps.vic.edu.au

DATES TO REMEMBER

Gembrook Primary School

A view to the future

30 March End of term 1! 2.30pm dismissal

16 April Back to school-term 2

19-20 April Stringybark Lodge-Gr2 camp

25 April ANZAC DAY-Public Holiday

26 April School Photos

7 May House Cross Country Grades 3-6

14-17 May NAPLAN

19 May OPEN morning

23 May Maths Family Night 6pm

21-25 May Education Week

22 May Agideas

23 May School Council 7pm

25 May PFA School Disco

27 May Gembrook Market Sausage Sizzle

30 May Garden Market 2.45-4pm

31 May EDEC Cross Country

5 June Lightning Premiership (TBC)

11 June Queen’s Birthday-public holiday

21 June Jelly Beans Concert ESC 6pm

27 June PFA Soup Day (TBC)

Garden Market 2.45-4pm

School Council 7pm

29 June Transition visit to ESC for Gr5

Last day of term 2: early dismissal @ 2.30pm

Diary Dates for Term 1

Grade 2 camp

St Luke Holiday Camp

JLC Sports Day Prep-2

School Photo order form

Notes that have gone home

Dress up Day

Friday 30 March (last day of term)

Come dressed up as some-thing or someone

beginning with the first letter of your Christian

name.

Gold coin donation (can be given to teachers

from now to 30 March)

All proceeds to Felistas

(our world vision child)

School Photos 26 April

Individual order forms have been sent home today.

Sibling photo order forms are available from the office.

Gembrook Primary School Uniforms

Beleza School Uniforms

2/56 John Street, Pakenham

Phone: (03) 5941 4989

A word from the Principal

Kym

A view to the future

Wonthaggi Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix We should be very proud of our senior students in the 2012 HPV team. They demonstrated outstanding resilience, persistence and team work on the weekend at the Wonthaggi HPV Grand Prix. This is a two day endurance event that the students, teach-ers and parents have been working on together for some time. Well done to our amazing parents who supported and cheered the team. Thank you to Christian Fraser (coordinator), Tina Alsop and Tabitha O’Brien for their involvement in this program.

EDEC Sports Day Last week, the year 4-6 students competed in various athletic events with our friends from the local primary schools. This was a most enjoyable day. Our students were fantastic! They tried their best, had fun and were great sports! Congratulations to Chloe Goodie for winning the EDEC Girls Championship. Gembrook Market Last Sunday the school had the sausage sizzle at Gembrook Mar-ket. This is a terrific fundraiser and money from the markets will contribute to some new outside seating for the students. Thank you to Ellisa and Tracy our two fabulous parent organisers. Thank you also to the team of parents and teachers who assisted on the day. School Council 2012 The Annual Report to the Community for 2011 and the Annual Implementation Plan for 2012 was presented to School Council last week. The school community would like to acknowledge and thank retiring members Jude Everett and Darren Petrie. Jude has been on council for many years and has supported the school in many ways. Darren has spent many years involved in school council and contributed greatly to the development of the new buildings in recent years. Darren has been president of the School Council for the last two years and the school has benefit-ed significantly from his great leadership and .commitment. Term 1 has certainly been very exciting for all at Gembrook Pri-mary School. It has been a fantastic start to the school year. In the classrooms the focus has been on literacy and numeracy. The preps have made a fabulous start to school and are reading and writing already! The student leaders, Captains, House Captains, Eco Warriors and SRC teams continue to be outstanding in their different roles around the school. Our school captains, Chloe and Joel, are truly wonderful at assembly, at school events and being a great example around the school. There have been some out-standing personal achievements throughout the term by stu-dents and some of these were awarded with certificates at the weekly assemblies. Congratulations to all students. We are very proud of you. During the term there were many extra- curricula activities including:

HPV Wonthaggi Challenge

Under the Big Top – school production

Family Picnic

House Swimming Sports

House Athletic sports

EDEC Sports Days

Junior House Sports

Prep Family Night

Excel Music program

Whole school excursion on Puffing Billy

Lunchtime activities

Produce Markets

Prep Breaky

Buddy Bear Day Next term promises to be just as exciting. The teachers have been working together planning a fabulous array of learning challenges and activities for next term. Next term we will begin our Jellybeanz Music program. This program is a weekly instru-mental music program for all students. The eco warriors team led by Karen, will once again have a pro-duce market. Our eco warriors will be selling produce from the market as well as other donated produce. If you would like to assist Karen and Ellisa with these markets please contact Karen or me. This is a wonderful real life learning experience. Money from the market is used to purchase materials for the vegetable garden. The Middle Learning Centre will be planting autumn seedlings tomorrow. This Friday is an out of uniform day and students are asked to bring along a gold coin donation. This money will go towards supporting our school’s World Vision child. Puffing Billy We had a whole school excursion on Puffing Billy on Monday. Students, teachers and parents had a wonderful day together, culminating with a picnic at Emerald Lake Park. Dismissal time will be 2:30pm on Friday March 30 and school will resume on Monday April 16. I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday.

Ride to School Day

Well done to our students and parents who rode to school on Friday.

We were impressed with the great participation for this event.

Great effort to everyone!

JLC Breakfast The JLC students had breakfast at school on Thursday. They enjoyed

preparing and serving their food and we were impressed with the amount of

food they ate! It was a great morning.

Working with Children Checks and

Volunteering at Gembrook Primary School in 2012 Gembrook Primary School welcomes parents into the school and especially into the classrooms. It is a DEECD require-ment that all volunteers are required to have a current Working with Children Check. The school is currently updating the list of volunteers in the school who have a Working with Children Check. Please bring your Working with Children Check card to the school office so we can update our list of volunteers. The check is free for volunteers. Forms for the Working with Children Check are available from the school office. If you are a volunteer elsewhere with a current card you can update your details online to include volunteering at Gem-brook Primary School. The WWC Check website at https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/ or call the WWCC Information Line: 1300 652 879.

FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE The school is also presently updating its list of people with food safety certificates. If you have a cer-tificate and you are able to assist at some school events please inform the school office. If you are interested in gaining a Food Safety Certificate please contact the school office.

Newsletter by Email

Please arrange to have the newsletter sent to

you by email and help the school save paper

(and our environment).

The art room needs all your old magazines. If

you have any to spare please drop them off at

the art room or leave them at the school office.

Thanks

Ann Liston

2012 Dates for

Gembrook Market

Sausage Sizzle

27 May

24 June

28 October

All volunteers VERY welcome!

2012 Term Dates

Term 1: 3 Feb to 30 March

Term 2: 16 April to 29 June

Term 3: 16 July to 21 Sept

Term 4: 8 Oct to 21 Dec

A big THANKS to Tim Dewar for his contribution and sup-

port of the Cockatoo Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s domestic Basketball Competi-tion. Tim’s involvement has ensured a fun and inclusive summer social competi-tion. He is an asset to the association and the local community.

Thanks Tim...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

TO YOU

March

28 Estella G

30 Laura Mc

31 Michael R

3 Emma B, Jett W

4 Jacob McL

5 Bradley W

6 Paige B

11 Kayla H

14 Ben F

I READING

Help your child develop a love for reading with our

reading tip of the week:

Talk to your child about how you choose

books for your own reading. Encourage them

to share their thoughts about the things

they are reading and look for things that

might encourage further insight, such as

reading other books by the same author,

or watching a movie based on the book to-

gether and discussing the differences.

Ella Swim Team

Dana T Swim Team

Frankie Swim Team

Shae M Swim Team

Lynton Swim Team

Aaron Swim Team

Ryan G Swim Team

Kira Swim Team

HPV—COOL RUNNINGS HPV—THE STORM

Madison Dana T

Ben P Chloe G

Frankie Jack B

Shaun J Phoebe P

Hollie B Ryan G

Natalie S Harry Mc

Shae Joel F

Mez

Family Maths Quiz

Work as a family to solve the weekly maths puzzle and you could be rewarded with a computer pass to be used in your class-room. Put your entry in the box in the foyer near the office. Have fun!

MATHS IS MARVELLOUS

Find two or more numbers in a row-across or down– with a sum of 10

Answer to last week’s puzzle: 47 umbrellas

Fitness Class for Parents When: Thursday morning 9.30-10.30

Where: Gembrook Primary School multi

purpose room

Cost: $8 per session

What does it involve: a mixture of fat burn-

ing cardio work, strength and toning work,

core strength as well as stretching and

strengthening to enhance healthy posture.

Qualified instructor: Certified in many

fields of fitness including advanced resistance

training, person training, group fitness, cycle

and zumba. (And 1st aid, of course)

Experience: 20 years gym, aerobics, group

fitness, personal training and 15 years fitness

club owner / operator.

How fit do you need to be: come as you

are. I encourage everyone to work at a safe

level for themselves and I will guide you all

the way.

What to bring: a drink of water, wear run-

ners, bring a bath sized towel and….. yourself.!

Further enquiries:

Natasha, phone:

0412183329

BELVEDERE

HAIRDRESSING Your family hairdressing needs

Come see Michele for a one on one quality hair

servicewith that at home feeling.

With over 20 years experience Michele will help you

walk away feeling great.

Style Cut Pricing

Ladies/Mens Hair Cuts $20.00

Ladies Shampoo, Haircut & Blow-dry $40.00

Ladies Shampoo & Blow-dry from $25.00

Pensioner Prices Mens/Ladies over 55 with a pensioner card Cuts

only $15.00

Kids

Boys/Girls Haircuts aged 4 & under $10.00

Boys/Girls Haircuts aged 5 to 13 $15.00

Family discounts on hair cuts

3 or more at one time 10% discount

Other Pricings

Full colour from $40.00

¼ to ½ Head foils from $100.00

Contact Michele for your appointment on

59681350 or 0409 384 452

Address 8 Belvedere Court Gembrook

(Just off Station Street at the end of the court)

Out of School Hours Care Parents My name is Kaitlyn Carter; I am the new supervisor of Gembrook After School Care. I am cur-rently studying primary school teaching at Deakin University. The Gembrook After School Care pro-gram provides children with the opportunity to participate in art and craft, board games and outdoor activities. Children can enjoy creative play and construction activities using Knex and Mobilo. After-noon tea is provided and we actively promote cooking within the program. Gembrook After School Care is provided by the Cardinia Shire Council. We welcome new children to

our program; enrolments forms are available at the Cardinia shire web site www.cardinia.vic.gov.au

or come and see me at After School Care.

Prep for Parents Did your child start Prep this year? Would you like tips on how to support your child in their first year at school? Then subscribe to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Develop-ment’s new weekly Prep for Parents email. You will be sent an email every Wednesday during school term that will include tips, ad-vice and information about the day-to-day experiences children have in the classroom and things you can do at home to assist and encourage your child. To subscribe to Prep for Parents, see: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/aboutschool/prepare/prepforparents/default.htm

St Luke’s School Holiday Program

Wednesday 11 April

10am-3pm St Luke’s Church 1 McBride Street

$12 per child (including lunch and snacks)

Pay on the day

Prep to Grade 6 Register by 30 March

(hand forms into the school office)

After 30 March phone Lynda 5968 8459

Gembrook Playgroup

Wednesdays 9:15-11:15 Gembrook Community Centre

NB: Playgroup will change venue on

2nd Wednesday of each month to Gembrook Primary School Library

(Dates for Gembrook Primary Library:

14 March, 9 May, 13 June, 8 August, 12 September, 14 November, 12 December)

Help our school win $350-$1000 of sports gear! The Premiers Active Families Challenge is on again, and our school has the chance to win up to $1000 of sports gear and sports clinics with high profile sporting personalities. All you have to do is get active and have fun with your fam-ily! Take the challenge and do 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 30 days be-tween 19 March – 30 April. The more students who register from our school, the more chances we have to win. Just by registering you and your family will receive special offers, including: 15% off at Rebel Sport 20 free YMCA passes One free child pass to National Sport Museum One free child pass to Melbourne Aquarium. Plus go in the draw to win Rebel Vouchers and iPads! Anyone can register, so get your friends and family to take the Challenge too. Get more active more often, spend quality time together and have fun. It’s free, it’s easy, and there are plenty of chances to win! Register online at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/challenge or call 1800 463 684, and remember to include our school’s name when you register.

Gembrook Farm 24 Gould Rd Gembrook

Looking for a fun FREE activity these school holidays? We are opening an interactive petting farm called Gembrook Farm and would like to get some feedback before we open. Why not bring the family to one of our open days: Wednesday 4 April or Saturday 14 April, 10-3pm. Come and meet the baby goats, alpacas, chickens, ducks, geese and many more…. Entry is free: we would like you to fill in a quick survey to help us make informed decisions before we open officially-hopefully in early spring 2012. More info: feel free to phone Caren or Amy Ruck: 5942 7924

Seeking new home to rent Local teacher and owner of Animal Tracks Mobile Incursions and Events requires a new home in the local area ASAP. Accommodation could be a small dwelling with a largish shed, or even a livable shed on its own or any livable dwell-ing / land with the ability to house the reptiles and animals that we care for. Contact: 0402 993 111 if you have any possibilities

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