you to Mr McCarthy and Mrs Blogg for organising and running this great event.

Students who did well at this carnival will be invited to join the Little Grove Interschool swim team. The interschool carnival will be held at ALAC on Thursday 3 April 2014.

P&C

Last week the P&C tried to hold its annual AGM. Unfortunately this could not take place due to lack of people present (10 needed for a quorum). The AGM has been rescheduled for Tuesday 18 March 7pm. Parents we need you to attend the meetings and volunteer for positions such as President, Treasurer, Secretary etc. Without the P&C the school will have no canteen, uniform shop, discos and fundraising. In recent times the P&C have paid for Mathletics, Spellodrome, K/Pre primary shade structures, interactive whiteboards/plasma screens, computers, reading books, student diaries, library books, new PA system etc. Please come along and help out. Regards

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Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation

Exciting news! We have been invited to join the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation which aligns with our focus area of a Sustainable Learning Environment and the work already done in this area coordi-nated by Mrs Sharon Dawson.

The aim of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is to introduce pleasur-able food education into as many Australian primary schools as possible. The Program emphasises the flavours as well as the health benefits of fresh, seasonal food. Dishes cooked reflect the vegetables, herbs and fruits grown, season-by-season, by the children in their organic gardens. The Kitchen Specialist instructors emphasise balance and moderation, and endorse the concept of preparing fruit-based desserts ‘sometimes’ only. The Program is designed to be fully integrated into the primary school curriculum as it offers infinite possibilities to reinforce literacy, numeracy, science, cultural studies and all aspects of environmental sustainability. In addition, the Program delivers observable social benefits to all students, including those with special needs.

We are hosting the introductory training at our school on Monday 31 March to train our staff and staff from schools around the Great Southern. A highlight of this day will be that Stephanie Alexander and Anna Gare will be joining us.

For more background information on this program, please visit http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/ Swimming Carnival

Students competed in the annual Faction Swimming Carnival last week. Most students from years 4 to 7 nominated to participate in swimming races or fun activities. We are sure that everyone had a great day.

Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help to make the event run smoothly. Thank you also to the NASHS student volunteers, who are always a great help to our staff at our faction carnivals. Congratulations to all those students who participated in the competition events. Thank

Coming Events

Tuesday 18 March 2014 P&C AGM

Thursday 20 March 2014

Room 7 Assembly

Friday 28 March 2014 Scitech Visit

& P&C Disco

Thursday 3 April 2014 Interschool Swimming Carnival

Thursday 10 April 2014 School ANZAC Ceremony

Friday 11 April 2014

Last Day of Term

ISSUE NO: 3.

12 March 2014

PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL ACTION BY UNIONS ON TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2014

You may be aware that the State School Teachers’ Union, CPSU/CSA and United Voice have announced “a community day of action” on Tuesday 1 April 2014.

They indicate that this action is being taken in response to this year’s State Budget for public schools and to ensure further funding reductions are not made in next year’s State Budget. The Government has made it clear that it has no intention of changing the Budget.

If this day goes ahead, it will be the second time in the last six months. The Department does not endorse any form of industrial action and all public sector staff have a responsibility to implement and work within any decisions taken by the government of the day.

As we get closer to this date, the school will keep you informed about any implications for your child(ren).

Contribution Payments Thank you to those families who have already made their contribution payments. These funds are used to provide resources for all students across the school.

A reminder that as well as EFTPOS facilities, we can now offer you the convenience of Direct Deposits when making payments to the school - see details below:

DIRECT DEPOSITS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANY PAYMENTS TO THE SCHOOL:

Account name: Little Grove Primary School BSB: 016 510 Account number: 340 910 473 Reference: Oldest child surname and first letter of name

School Contributions

Thank you to the 40% of parents

who have already paid their children’s

school contributions.

If a 100% collection rate is

achieved the funds equate to:

1422 new Reading books

or

20 new Computers

or

25 new IPads

or

The school could employ an extra teacher for 1 day per week

for 3 terms or an Education Assistant for 2 days per week for 3 terms.

HONOUR CERTIFICATES Congratulations to the following students who were awarded

Honour Certificates at our last assembly Pre- Prim Shelbie Emily

Room 1 Luke Lucy

Room 2 Jethro Michala

Room 3 Olivia Georgia

Room 5 Ella Kiya

Room 6 Sophie Beau

Room 7 Maeve Cyrus

Room 8 Liam Kaci

LOTE Riley Noah

P&C News P&C Helper ROSTER - can you donate a cake, flip sausages or work in canteen during the Disco?

Your P&C desperately needs help to run the following events:

Term 1 DISCO – Friday 28 March 2014

Senate Election Sausage Sizzle & Cake Stall – 5 April 2014

Please complete and return the Helper ROSTER note sent home with family representatives today, or add your details to the roster located in the front office. If you would like more information on the P&C Commit-tee positions, AGM or the Helper Roster , please don’t hesitate to call Rachael Duffield (P&C Secretary) on 0419869501 Please join us for your P&C AGM

When: Next Tuesday 18 March Time: 7pm Where: School Staff Room Why: ∗ The P&C committee is a great way to meet & foster

new friendships and sharing in a common goal for our kids and school.

∗ Be part of a team of volunteers supporting our

school fundraising efforts. ∗ Several committee members will be stepping down

from positions on the P&C committee and without new volunteers the committee will find it very difficult to continue the good work achieve over the past few years.

Absent from School Parents are reminded that it is a requirement of the Education Department to advise the Principal in writing, prior to taking your children from school for an in term vacation. If this prior contact has not been made your child’s absence will be recorded to the education depart-ment as ‘unacceptable’.

NASHS NEWS

Thank you to ex Little Grove students (now attending NASHS) who

volunteered to assist our staff at last weeks faction carnival.

Your help was greatly appreciated and you are congratulated for being great ambassadors for

your school.

Samira, Katelyn, Joe, Hunny, Kiera

CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN ROSTER:

Fri 14 March Karen and Sandi Wed 19 March Lani Fri 21 March Abbie and Marly Wed 26 March Donna

Community Notice Board Please see the School Notice Board for

community notices.

Recently Added: Junior Netball - Albany Netball Association runs clinic sessions for 5—7year olds Learn to Juggle Play with Puppets Relationships Australia Southern Districts Junior Football Assoc.

Wheels in the School

Students are reminded not to ride their bikes, skateboards and scooters on school grounds. Please walk your transport until you are on the footpath. This practice is a safety issue. Scitech Visit

We are lucky to have Scitech visit the school on Friday 28 March 2014.

The cost of this incursion will be $5 per student.

Notes will be sent home with more information soon.

Sustainability Meeting

Parents are invited and welcome to attend the first Sustainability meeting of 2014. The meeting will involve setting goals for a 5 year sustainability plan. Your input would be appreciated.

20 March 2014 3.30pm in PP area.

2014 SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to the following students who ex-celled at the swimming carnival.

Year 4 Girls Year 4 Boys Champion Katey Champion Angus Runner Up Jasmin Runner Up Bastian Year 5 Girls Year 5 Boys Champion Stella Champion Josh Runner Up Sophie Runner Up Toby Year 6 Girls Year 6 Boys Champion Molly Champion Willem Runner Up Charlotte Runner Up Noah Year 7 Girls Year 7 Boys Champion Jemma Champion Cyrus Runner Up Sharni Runner Up Tama First Place Red Faction Second Place Blue Faction Third Place Gold Faction

Congratulations to Red Faction for winning the carnival this year. They are currently on a winning streak after winning the Athletics carnival last year. Along with some great athletes and the great participa-tion rate, we are sure that the addition of your new team mascot (the Red Angry Bird) also had a part to play in your victory!

Student Leaders 2014

Congratulations to our 2014 Student leaders, you have commenced the year with a wonderful commitment to your new positions. Our student leaders will be attending a Leadership workshop next week to assist them in gaining new skills that they will require within their position.

Student Councillors 2014 Year 6 Head Girl - Molly Head Boy - Chad Tenaya Noah Jade Liam Year 7 Head Girl - Sophie Head Boy - Chey Lexie Cyrus Sharni Callum

Faction Captains and Vice Captains 2014

Red Captain - Jemma Vice - Sharna Captain - Tama Vice - Arlo Blue Captain - Nickia Vice - Charlotte Captain - Flynn Vice - Liam Gold Captain - Apryl Vice - Hope Captain - Hayden Vice - Caelum