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LINKLETTER

Issue 26 28th August 2014

DIARY

Children, Teachers, Parents: A partnership for the future

2014 - TERM 3

Thurs 28th Aug GKabulous Art Show 6.30-8.00pm Tues 2nd Sept Grade 3 Maroondah Dam Excursion Wed 3rd Sept FATHERS DAY STALL Grade 5&6 only Thurs 4th Sept FATHERS DAY STALL Grade prep-4 Thurs 4th Sept Grade 6 City Experience Excursion Mon 8th Sept Bring Your Own Device Parent Information Session 7.00pm in the MPB gym Wed 10th Sept Grade 1 Excursion Edendale Farm Prep Excursion Bundoora Farm Thurs 11th Sept Family Life Parent Information Session Sat 13th Sept State School Spectacular

2015 PREP ENROLMENTS

All 2015 prep enrolments are due NOW! Please return enrolment form to the office.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE PROGRAM From the beginning of 2015, we will be implementing a 1-1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program with Year 5 students (currently in Year 4) and from 2016, all students in Years 5 & 6 will be involved in the program.

The intent of the program is for as many students as possible at Year 5 to have access to their own personal iPad which will become an important and integral part of their learning program during their last two years of primary school.

To find out about the BYOD program, why we are going down this track, how it will be implemented, the cost to parents etc., an invitation is extended to all parents/carers of current Year 4 students along with any other interested parents, to come along to the

BYOD Information Evening at 7pm on September 8th.

There is no doubting that the current generation of children are digital natives. Many of our Year 4 students already have their own devices at home including an iPad, iPhone or tablet etc. At the information session, we will provide an overview of the use of technology in schools and how we intend to use technology in a range of teaching and learning situations in Year 5. Our teaching and learning program will focus on how to use a BYOD for educational purposes. We will provide an overview of the types of Apps that can be used and how we would use them.

Information will also be provided about iPad specifications, purchasing options, insurance, technical support, provision of Apps, safe storage of iPads at school etc.

Please feel free to come along and learn about this exciting new initiative.

TODAY’S THE DAY. HOPE YOU ARE COMING ALONG THIS EVENING TO MARVEL AT THE AMAZING

CREATIVITY OF OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR TALENTED

TEACHERS WHO ENCOURAGE THIS CREATIVITY.

TRIVIA NIGHT SUCCESS Over 120 people attended the school’s Trivia Night last Saturday night and what a great time everyone had. Over $6,000 was raised which is an amazing outcome. Whilst fundraising is important for any school, so too is the sense of community and participation which were clearly evident. Parents, friends, relatives and staff all joined together, had a heap of fun and at the same time, raised valuable funds for the school. A big thank you to Bridget Ramaekers for doing a sterling job in coordinating this event. Our appreciation and thanks also to Clint Ramaekers, Carol Kovacic, Frank Minnelli and Leanne Tingwell for the terrific job they also did in helping to make the event fun and successful.

SPORTING TRIUMPHS Congratulations and well done to the boys in the Dark’s Footy team along with their coach David Blackburn, for making it to the last four teams in the State Primary Schools’ Competition. Equal third at state level is a great achievement. Well done!

Congratulations also and welcome back to Courtney Willemse who recently represented Victoria in a National Basketball Competition in Queensland. Victoria was placed second so another wonderful effort and achievement. Well done Courtney!

Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay Jill Ramsay

PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES: PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:

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Value awards to be presented at assembly on Monday 1st September 2014

3F Chloe C For demonstrating persistence with her reading and her maths and

demonstrating great improvement in these areas. Awesome Chloe!

3R Jesse K For having a very positive attitude to learning. Jesse is always ready

to participate and he shows resilience and a readiness to seek help

when work is challenging.

3D Fynn M For demonstrating excellence in his writing, particularly his spelling

and vocabulary, showing fantastic improvement and effort through-

out our poetry unit. Well done on your equally exemplary persistence

in reading and mathematics too Fynn!

3/4O Jacob E For excellent effort with homework tasks and the persistence he

shows when working on challenging maths activities. Keep up the

great work Jacob!

4B Lee D For making an extra effort during class on keeping his book work

neat and improving his behaviour during class discussions. Great job

Lee, keep it up!

4L Milan G For always encouraging his peers and showing respect to others.

Well done Milan!

MUSIC Brigitte C For always giving her very best in class activities and for being an

enthusiastic and dedicated Choir member. Well done!

PE Liam C For his consistent application and enthusiasm in PE

SCIENCE

4B

Edward B Edward continually tries his best during all Science lessons, demon-

strating creative thinking and initiative. Great work!

A big THANK YOU to Damian Useliotes, one of our dads, who gave up his Saturday afternoon

and Sunday morning to block in and concrete the

ground underneath the main gate of our new garden

area. The fox proofing continues and we get closer to

getting our chickens. You’re commitment to our

school is greatly appreciated Damian.

Cheers, Mrs Webb

SHOP AWAY AND SUPPORT GK!! Search your child’s schoolbag!! Coming home this week is our PFA Incen-

tive Program Pack.

The PFA has registered Glen Katherine Primary School with the following organisations to increase our fundrais-

ing opportunities:

INCENTIVE PROGRAM—READY TO GO!

CANTEEN

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ROSTER:

Just a reminder that Ice-creams, Fruit Cups & Slushies must be purchased over the counter at lunch recess as per our price list – if you order them on the lunch bag the money will be returned to your child.

Next week the students will receive our next special lunch flyer – Finals Fever Footy Feast to be held on the last day of this term (Footy Day – Friday 19th September). Orders must be returned by 9am, Friday 12th September to be included in the lunch. Suppliers will be listed in next week’s Linkletter, however if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the 4th Wednesday or Thursday of the month. Not too many to go, so if you are able to help out once a month 9am to 11.45am on any of these days please contact me in the canteen with your details. I am available Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm (I am not always able to chat Fridays until we have finished preparing the lunches).

Thanks, Suzi Cunningham

DAY & DATE NAMES

Tuesday 2nd September M Butterworth; S Hasan

Wednesday 3rd September M Trainor; G Sinclair

Thursday 4th September G Enayati; L Wilson; L Tancredi

Friday 5th September Y Whiteman; A Miller; L Brandt

The Fathers Day Stall is selling 50 plant pots provided by

Northcote Pottery. As you can see from the picture below, they

are gorgeous pots(plant not included). The pots are 22cm x 20cm

and are available in charcoal/black and cream. We are selling the

pots at a bargain price of $7.50 each or 2 for $10.00. They will

make a great gift and all proceeds go to the Fathers Day stall.

A sample of both coloured pots are on display in the school office.

Please text your pot order to Shona on 0416 928 343 by Monday

1st September. Pick up will be available from school on Wednes-

day 3rd and Thursday 4rth September.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Catalogues for Issue 6 of Scholastic Book Club were distributed to students last week.

If wishing to place an order, please complete the order form and enclose with payment in an envelope which is clearly la-

belled “BOOKCLUB” and includes the student’s name and grade.

[Your purchase may be a “surprise” gift. If this is the case, please contact the Library direct].

For credit card payments, please refer to the Scholastic catalogue.

If ordering from more than one catalogue, you can tally them and just make one credit card payment to Scho-

lastic.

Please ensure you record the receipt number on the order form and return to school.

For you reference, it is a good idea to take note of the receipt number.

Rebel, School Buy , Aussie Farmers Direct , Stuck On You , Community Benefits

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Behind the scenes for many months, a joint St Helena SC

and Glen Katherine PS Sports Precinct Development team

has been working on a plan to improve the schools’ sporting

facilities and to make them available for the community af-

ter school hours including weekends. GK and School Council

has been represented on this project team by a parent

School Council member Brett Anquetil and the Principal,

Jill Ramsay. Today, Daniel Andrews MP met with members

of the project team and key stakeholders and announced

$2.5m funding for the joint schools’ sports precinct project,

depending on the outcome of the state election of course.

Great news nonetheless in knowing that the project is recog-

nised as being worthy of government funds.

STATE SEMI FINAL FOOTBALL

GK went down to St Marys Maroopna from Shepparton region in the State Primary Schools Semi Final

held at Ford Park last Wednesday 21st August.

St Marys went onto win the State GF.

The boys gave it their best shot but were well beaten by a very even and well coached team. Once again

their sportsmanship and effort was exemplary, which is always a great way to judge character when

things aren’t going as well as expected.

As coach I am very proud of their efforts and the way they have represented GK not only in the State

Semi Final but throughout the whole season.

To finish as the equal 3rd best Primary school team in the State is an amazing achievement.

A big thank you to all of the parents who have supported the team throughout the whole season, wheth-

er it be driving to all of the various destinations, scoring, goal um-

piring, time keeping, keeping stats, providing lollies and fruit or

just cheering the team on.

SPORT THIS WEEK

GK DARKS vs SACRED HEART – AWAY

GK LIGHTS vs GREENHILLS – HOME

RETURN OF SPORTS WINTER SPORTS UNIFORM

This is the last week of winter interschool sport before Finals. Parents are reminded that Lights soccer tops, football jump-

ers and shorts need to be returned to Mrs OReilly and Mr Fatchen respectively

WINTER SPORT FINALS Winter sport finals will be held next Friday 5th September. Venues and finalists will be determined after this weeks round.

Current ladders are on the PE blog.

SPORTS NEWS

FOOTY DAY 2014

Our annual Footy Day will be held on Friday 19th September (the last day of Term3).

We are wondering if any Glen Katherine parents have contact with any of the AFL clubs or stores which stock small

sporting items which could be donated for us to use as prizes on the day. Items such as drink bottles, rules, pens,

small balls, children’s magazines or books would be great.

Please contact the GK office if you are able to assist in any way

Thank you

Sandra Embling

Last Saturday night the GK MPB was full of activity with over 120 Trivia buffs all vying for

the title of Quiz Champion.of Quiz Champion.of Quiz Champion.of Quiz Champion.

A fantastic Night A fantastic Night A fantastic Night A fantastic Night was had by all involved. Congratulations to our winners on Table 1, The

Bowen, Filip, Dimech, Fonhof/Gaskell & Watts Couples! Thank you to all our guest for partici-

pating in this Social/Fundraising night held by the PFA. Our efforts have been rewarded by all

of the positive feedback we have received and by the amazing $6000 profit gained from this

event. Funds from the Trivia Night will contribute to a much needed new Electronic Notice

Board for the front of the school!

We will endeavour to display the answers to the Celebrity faces & logo’s in next week’s

Linkletter as our Quiz Producer is taking a well earned break in Europe!

Thank you to the following:

• Frank Minnelli – Quiz Producer. Your questions had everyone thinking, debating,

laughing, singing & dancing! The hours of work spent constructing the Trivia are greatly ap-

preciated.

• Leanne Tingwell – Quiz Master extraordinaire.

• Carol Kovacic – PFA, for her amazing event organising skills in assisting with the Trivia

Night.

• Catherine Robinson, Sharon Murphy, Fiona Davies, Kate Arnott, Annette Miller & Clint

Ramaekers for assisting with numerous tasks.

• Our Trivia Night Sponsors (listed on the next page). Please consider supporting the

businesses that supported our school!

Bridget Ramaekers

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Flight Centre Eltham Gift Shop

Harvey Norman Coles Eltham

Reece Greensborough RSL

bikes.com.au New Age Caravans

Hamlets Sentience Personal Training Yarambat

Port Melbourne Hotel Luna Park

WaterMarc Donut King St Helena

Eltham Swim School St Helena Pharmacy

Rebel Greensborough Froot 2 Boot

Glen Katherine Auskick CBA Eltham

Jets Gymnastics Garballotto Family

Funfields Whittlesea Rowse Family

Sovereign Hill Watson Family

Bounce Murphy Family

Endota Spa Eltham Kovacic Family

Skaterz Eltham Ramaekers Family

Adventure Park Geelong Sally Armstrong

Pure Elegance Beauty & Hair Watsonia Robinson Family

School Pride ENJO Kylie Jonson

Tyrepower Eltham Ward Family

Robert PICCOLI Photography Plenty Views Golf Park

Aussie Angler Fishing Tackle Briar Hill Sweet Pea Florist Briar Hill

Frost’s Pharmacy Eltham Diamond Valley Dance Academy

The Main cafe bar restaurant Eltham Echo Balloons Montmorency

Maroush Eltham Fain Florist Diamond Creek

Eltham Stockfeeds Home Hardware Eltham

Sentient Being Bendigo Bank Eltham

Eltham Book Shop Buckingham Greensborough

Barry Plant Eltham Delicut Deli St Helena

Briar Hill Cellars Thompsons Pharmacy Eltham

Flight Centre Coventry & Co Greensborough

Harvey Norman Amazing Scents Eltham

Reece Diamond Valley Dance Academy

bikes.com.au Paw Prints Diamond Creek

Best Friends Pet Super Store Thomastown Eltham Gift Shop

Fletchers Eltham

TRIVIA NIGHT SPONSORS

Proudly Presents a

FREE Screening of The BoxTrolls (PG)

Limited Tickets Available

OFFER IS EXCLUSIVE TO GK STUDENTS & PARENTS.

When : Wednesday 24th September 2014

Time : 10am Screening

Venue : Hoyts Cinema Greensborough

As tickets are limited to 160, a Ballot will be conducted to allocate tickets. Please note that one (1) Parent must be present with

children at the Screening. Only GK families are invited to participate.

If you wish to be involved in this FREE screening, please return the following Ballot Form by : 9am 5th September 2014

Date : ........................... Family Name : ..............................................

Eldest Child’s Grade : ...................... Contact Number : ..........................................

Please provide Adult Name & Name / Grades of Children attending :

.................................................. .............

.................................................. .............

................................................. .............

................................................. .............

................................................. .............

I/We agree to abide by the conditions of the ballot and will ensure that 1 Adult accompanies Children to the Screening. I/We under-

stand that due to the limited tickets only GK attending students will be placed in the ballot and attend the screening.

Signed : ............................................... Date : .....................................

Parents Name : ......................................

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development and this school do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser or notice contained in this

Newsletter. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education & Early Childhood Development or this school for the accuracy of information contained in ad-

vertisements or claims made by them.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

BUNNINGS ELTHAM FATHER’S DAY FAMILY NIGHT

Thursday 4TH September - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Make a Gift for Dad

Scratchboard Craft

Colouring Competition

Jumping Castle

Face Painting

Dad’s Paint Can Challenge

Gift Wrapping

BBQ Supper

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:

(03) 9430 0100 or via our website

Check out our website @ www.bunnings.com.au/eltham

for further information and other in-store activities

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COMMUNITY NEWS