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Phone: 03 56 862 283 E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 03 56 862 451 Web Site: www.tooraps.vic.edu.au
Mobile: 0418 914 490 Principal: Mr David Tyler
TOORA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Newsletter Supplement Issue 02 Term1 - Week 3 11th February 2016
P/1/2 CLASSROOM
We had a great first full week back, lots of energy and smiles which were lovely to see!
This week we will be looking at the sound a; ants on apples a, a, a.
Our writing focus for this week is making sure we have our letters sitting on the line and we only use capital letters when they are required. Tuesday was our special swimming session where our Preps got the chance to come and experience swimming at school! In Maths this week we will be focusing on number. Preps will be aiming to understand numbers to 20, One’s to 100 and Two’s will be focusing on counting sequences that are increasing and decreasing. Remember: MARC books for Wednesday
Elsie worked hard on this narrative. It has an introduction, problem and resolution:
The Fire
One day Bow the dog and Elsie were
eating their sandwich. Bow stole her
sandwich. Then Elsie smelled smoke.
They ran outside. It was coming from
town. Their Mum ran them down to town.
There was a fire. There was a little girl in
a house. Bow ran in. Elsie screamed “no
Bow”. Bow ran as fast he could. Bow led
the little girl out of the fire then the
firemen came and put out
the fire.
By Elsie Brown
EMERGENCY RESPONSE: In light of the recent hoax threatening phone calls to Victorian schools over the last two weeks we would like to confirm that our school has not received such a call but we wanted to inform you that, like all schools, we have an emergency management plan in place for situations like this, and we practise it throughout the year. Those schools which did receive a threatening call enacted their emergency management plans and they worked well. The safety and wellbeing of our students is always our top priority. If you have any questions please contact the Principal, David Tyler.
Every term our school holds emergency response drills. Due to these current events, we held our Off Site evacuation drill today with the Toora Police in attendance.
Grade 4/5/6 CLASSROOM
Over the last week in the 4/5/6 class we have been learning about homophones and hyperbole. We have also started doing some Artwork for the Foster Show. Some people are doing drawings and some are making Robots out of old computer parts. By Zane and Isaac.
SCHOOL STUDENT STEERING COMMITTEE Tuesday was the first meeting of our new Toora PS Student Steering Committee. We began by looking at data from some student surveys to try and identify some areas in which we can improve as a school. Our students have already come up with some great ideas. We will be meeting at the same time next week, Tuesday 11:30am for about half an hour and would love some parents to come along and get involved. Let me know if you’re interested! Thanks, David
GRADE 2/3 CLASSROOM Homework Student were given a special homework task last night. The challenge was to do something for someone at home to make them smile and say 'thank you’. (Without asking or promoting them to do so!). I’m proud to say a good number of our student successfully completed the challenge. Apparently, one of our grade 2 students cleaned up the breakfast dishes! I wish that happened at my house. :)
Spelling Program Follow pre testing on Tuesday students have a list of 5 words to practice with at home. The words are in there small spelling book which should travel in the home reader pouches. (We are awaiting a supply of the new pouches for some of our grade three students.
Students
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working hard
PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION (PFA) NEWS Parent & Friends Association first meeting of the year - Friday the 12th February at 8:30am - 9:30am in the school
meeting room.
We will be discussing:
- School BBQ
- Toora Pear Party Stall
- Foster PS Fete Stall
- Looking at a fundraising calendar for the year
Annual General Meeting - 26th February at 8:30am. Nominations will be taken for the PFA roles of President,
Secretary, Treasurer & general committee members, so it is a great way for people to become involved with our
Parents & Friends Association and have involvement with their child's school.
It is our hope that all parents consider themselves members of our PFA and as such will assist its activities when
and where they can. Parents and Friends Association has traditionally held both a fundraising and social role for
our school community. A very exciting fundraising proposal is currently being written up that will not only benefit
our school but the wider Toora Community. (Watch this space!)
Please watch the term calendar for times of meetings. Alternatively, the PFA & School Facebook updates for
upcoming events and other ways in which you can be involved.
Services provided include our fabulous Mother's Day and Father's Day stalls and vital fundraising (Trivia Night
2015) to support continual improvement of materials and equipment for our students.
CAMPS SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND
The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student misses out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government's commitment to breaking the link between a student's background and their achievements. CSEF will be provided to eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125 for primary school students $225 for secondary school students Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from the CSEF website
SCHOOL COUNCIL We will hold our first School Council meeting of the year next Thursday 18th February at 4:00pm. The Annual General Meeting will be held at our March meeting. This year we have two positions vacant on School Council for a Term of two years. School Councillors play a very big role in the direction and running of Toora Primary School. If you would like further information please speak to a current School Council member or Mr David Tyler. Nomination forms are available from the Admin Office.
www.kidshelpline.com.au Pleases take a look at the above site – there is a ‘Grown Up’s’ tab to explore and a ‘Parent line’ too. Latest news is
available, along with media releases, research reports, hot topics, download and more.
COMMUNITY
FOSTER FAMILY FETE
Sunday 27th March (EASTER SUNDAY), Foster Primary School will be hosting the Foster Family Fete with an aim to raise funds to support the improvement of resources and facilities across all departments within the school. What better way to spend an Easter Sunday with the family enjoying:
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