TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH
Weekly newsletter of
TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864
Issue 3
19th February, 2015
CALENDAR
Saturday 28th February
Tuesday 3rd March
Friday 6th March
Monday 9th March
Tootgarook Market 6W rostered
Parent/Teacher Discussions
Curriculum Day no students required at school
Labour Day Public Holiday no students required at school
2015 SCHOOL COUNCIL
Im delighted to confirm the membership of our School Council for 2015.
Our five parent representatives are Gary Barrett, Simone Royle, Warren Petersen, Amanda Reeve and
Deanne Norman.
The four staff representatives are myself, Alicia Perkins, Mandy Bos and Paul King.
Sincere thanks to the parents who expressed interest in this important role. Therefore we are not
required to go to election. Its great working with so many parents who are eager to contribute and
support the many functions to the school!
EVERY DAY COUNTS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students
coming to school each and every day.
Missing school can have a major impact on a childs future a student missing one day a fortnight will miss
four full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 theyll have missed more than a year of school.
There is no safe number of days for missing school each day a student misses puts them behind, and
can affect their educational outcomes.
Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things
we can do together to ensure they dont fall behind:
Speak with your classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to do to keep up.
In the case of an extended absence, develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure your child
completes the plan.
Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your classroom teacher as early as possible.
From 1 March 2014, new laws mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without an acceptable
reason.
If youre having attendance issues with your child, please let your classroom teacher know so we can work together to get
your child to school every day.
As Always, if you would like to discuss this matter further; please dont hesitate to contact Paul King (Assistant Principal) or
myself for an appointment.
If your child is late to school please come to the school office and sign the Late Arrivals Book the teacher also marks
the roll as your child being late. If your child leaves school early please sign them out in the Leaving Early Book. It is
mandatory for schools to record both these actions.
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From the office Sending Money to School
When returning money to school for an excursion etc. PLEASE make sure the money is in a sealed envelope
with your childs name, grade and what the money is for printed clearly on the front. ALL money must be
handed directly to the classroom teacher. The school office does NOT hold money to give change as we bank
each day so please endeavour to send the correct money or close to and we will send change home with the
receipt We hope our families will take extra care and follow the above request. Many Thanks, Fran Office
Manager.
Student of the Week
Students will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.
Prep B Mrs Bos Mason Hocking-Duke for persisting with school tasks and having a go. Well done!
Prep R Mrs Read James Aldridge for the way he has settled into school he displays great learning habits and always
remembers his 6 Ls.
1H Mrs Hughes Mackenzie Cooke thank you for being such an enthusiastic and independent worker. Your smiling
face lights up our classroom and helps make our classroom a happy, learning environment.
1P Miss Perkins - Lilah Hills well done on becoming an independent worker especially with your spelling. You are doing
a great job!
2B Mrs Morssinkhof - Luca White for her great ICT skills and willingness to help others.
2J - Mrs Johnstone Hani Mears a great start to the year. Hani displays RICH Values, responds maturely to situations, is
friendly and eager to learn.
3A Miss Arnold Emma Dingwall - for demonstrating beautiful hand writing and working really hard through
learning tasks. Well done.
3W Ms Walton Olivia Radobuljac for a great start to the year in grade 3 at Tootgarook Primary School. You have
settled in well.
4S Miss Staley Katelyn Lizio For being a caring classmate and self directed learner. Katelyn you take pride
in everything you do and take it upon yourself to help others in need. Congratulations on a fantastic start to the
year!
5Q Miss Quintin Well done Riley P! Im so pleased with your Australian History film strip. It really tells us the story
about the 18th Century and how Australia was discovered. Well done- What a fantastic start to Grade 5.
6W Miss Withers Skye Johnson for always showing the RICH School Values. Well done on getting the role of JSC,
youre the best person for the job and a great role model to others.
Art/Craft (Miss Davey) Mahlia Cass-Fyson Prep B for making a beautiful self-portrait. Your paint looked just like
you! Well done!
Music (Mrs Young) Sophie Lazner & Tom Connelly 6W for putting your hand up to take on the role as Band Captains.
You are always punctual, attentive and polite and willing to lend a hand whenever needed. Thank you and well done!
P.E. ( Mr Kitchin)
Indonesian (Mrs Clements) Niall Harbour- What a great start to your first Indonesian lesson. Keep up the good work
Niall.
Junior School Council Members for 2015.
Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen by their peers to be the Junior School Council
representatives for 2015.
2B Zoe Shevlin
2J - Tiahna Wyhoon
3A Ashytyn Williams
3W Summer Dixon
4S Jorja Burrowes
5Q Renee Robinson
6W Skye Johnson
Ike Taylor
Max Gorton
William Bowden
Jackson Vis
Scott Wilson
Dieter Heylbut
Joel Pearce
The badges will be awarded to the students at Assembly next Monday morning 23rd February.
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On Tuesday 3
March we shall be conducting our 1st semester parent/teacher
discussions. This forum provides an opportunity for parents to share and discuss
any relevant information with your childs teacher that may have an impact upon the
childs learning in 2015 and beyond. A form was sent home today for parents to
select a time. Please reply to your childs class teacher asap so an appointment
may be organised.
The Grade Ones enjoyed learning about Shrove Tuesday and eating pancakes. They compared how
pancakes were made many many years ago and the different ways we can make them today, tying in
nicely with our Topic Past and Present. Children also learnt about the utensils we used and had fun
putting their own topping on their pancake.
FOUND AT SCHOOL
2 PAIRS OF PRESCRIPTION GLASSES
BOTH BLACK WITH PATTERNED ARMS
PLEASE SEE THE SCHOOL OFFICE!!!
Attention all Catholic Children in Grades 5 and 6!
Classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin at St Joseph's
School, Sorrento, on Wednesday 4th March at 3.45pm. If you are eligible
can parents please contact the school on 59841291 or the Parish on
59844374 and leave their details. Please bring your child to the school
office on the 4th March.
Grade 3A Emmie Li Moylan
Grade 3W Makayla Oliver
Grade 4 Sophie Papadopoulos
Grade 5 Sarah Wallace
Grade 6 Ellie Papadopoulos
Kayden Carver
Jack Sterling
Jarvis Swaby
Bailey German
Grant Wilson
