Welcome Back to Term Three After What I Hope Was a Relaxing and Enjoyable Break. This

WELCOME BACK Welcome back to term three after what I hope was a relaxing and enjoyable break. This term promises to be another eventful one with activities such as the Grade One Dinner, Grade Two Sleepover, Bike Education, Student Led Conferences, Athletics and junior excursions to the Zoo and the Traffic School. The annual Footy Parade at the end of term is always one of my term three highlights. During the holidays the school was alive with the Moreland City Council holiday program running daily as well as works going on around the school. Works were completed on the Junior building with the brick work being pinned back to the rest of the building and brickwork being repaired. This was the final stage in the repair of this building to ensure that it stands solidly for many years to come. The Music Room was painted during the break. When it is carpeted we will be ready for occupation. Concreting and brick repairs were also carried out around the school to create more even and safe surfaces. Also welcome back to Mrs Evans who was on leave most of term 2, we missed you!

BIKE EDUCATION Our grade four students commence Bike Education this Friday. This program is run for grade four students every year. The program teaches them to look after their bike and how to ride safely. Mrs Evans is a trained Bike Education trainer and runs an effective program for the students every year. The program runs each Friday from 2:30-3:30. Over the past couple of years keen grade 4 parents who are bike riders have assisted with the program. See Mrs Evans if you are interested.

SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT Junior School Council report was presented to council by Oscar Spivey. He told the council about the planned fundraisers for term 3 and also about the planned focus they have on sustainability. The Junior School Council will meet with Lucy Best to discuss and plan this. Lucy is one our parents who works in this field. The school council has been discussing dogs in the school yard for a couple of meetings. The school council has decided that dogs will no longer be permitted in the school yard. This decision was taken for safety and liability reasons. Therefore it would be appreciated if families did not bring their dogs into the school yard. You are welcome to wait outside the school ground with your dog on a lead if you do not leave them unattended. The school council discussed created links with a Northern Territory school visited regularly by two of our parents Brett and Rikke. We discussed becoming sister school, exchange visits and selling their craft work for them. Further discussions will be had to develop this idea. The school council is looking for a volunteer to source available grants for the school and apply for those that will benefit the school. Anyone who feels they are suited to this task please contact Mrs Zull. RAY MADDEN -School Council President 1 17/07/2013 EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE Instalment Two The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with the costs associated with the education of their children. Parents and guardians may be eligible for the EMA if they have a valid Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. The second instalment of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment is due to be paid from mid-August onwards for parents/guardians who chose the ‘direct deposit’ or ‘pay direct to school’ payment option on their application form. Parents/guardians who chose the cheque payment option will receive their payment from late August / early September. Parents and guardians who lodged an EMA application at the beginning of the year do not need to lodge another EMA application to receive the second instalment EMA payment. Parents/guardians whose children have transferred to this school since 28 February 2013 will need to submit a new EMA application form. Applications close on 2 August 2013. Parents/guardians who have only become eligible for Instalment 2 will also need to submit a new application.

Eligibility information can be obtained from: www.education.vic.gov.au/aboutschool/lifeatschool/ema/default.htm Contact: School Office for an application form and further information Key Dates: . Eligibility day - 15 July 2013 . Parent applications close - 2 August 2013 BOOKCLUB Bookclub brochures for Term 3 have been distributed today. Please remember to put any cash in a well-sealed envelope (and sandwich bags work well too). Payment can also be made by Credit Card (just follow the instructions on the order form) or cheque (made payable to Scholastic). Envelopes clearly labelled with the student's name, Grade and "Bookclub" should be given to the grade teacher. All orders are due by TUESDAY 23rd July. No late orders can be accepted.

FARMERS MARKET We kicked off term 3 with another Farmers Market on Saturday - while the blue sky was hidden the temperature was certainly milder than previous markets which made a nice change. This week’s market was run by 1A who did a wonderful job once again. A huge thanks to all of our helpers Ben and Veronica, Sonia and Aliyah (grade 6), Kerrie, Jesse and Olivia, Ann and Ayra, Kate and Daisy, Michele and Bianca, Cat and Anabelle and Paula and Kai (1B) Thanks also to Miss Testaz who again braved the early morning cold temperatures to help cook some pancakes. Finally a special mention to Meredith and Logan (1B) and Jonah (1A) who got to arrive at school in the dark wee hours of the morning to mix up the pancake batter - what an adventure! The market this week was a bit quieter probably due to the school holidays and the 3 week break but we still managed to make $330 on the pancake stall and $950 on the gate, which is great work.

2 17/07/2013 The next market will be on July 27th and it is Prep B's turn to put their pancake making skills to the test.

THIS WEEK FROM PARENTS AND FRIENDS...... We hope everyone had a great break over the holidays - they seemed to go so quickly and here we are already in term 3! Parents and Friends have a lot on this term including the Father's Day Stall, Chocolate Drive and the Scout Raffle to name a few. We are kicking off the term with our Fitness Tuesdays as well as Friday night social drinks, both on next week - see the notes in this newsletter for further information. Our first meeting for the term will be held on Monday 22nd July at 9.30 (straight after assembly) in the hall - we'd love to see you there!

FITNESS TUESDAY Parents and Friends would like to invite you to get your work out gear on and join us straight after school drop off every, or any, Tuesday for some cardio and resistance Fitness fun! Classes will meet in the amphitheatre and will run for approximately 45 minutes, they cater for all fitness levels and younger siblings are more than welcome to attend. Classes are run on a casual basis with the first class being free (see flyer in this newsletter) and all subsequent classes at $17, all equipment is provided and a % of all costs goes back to the school. When exercise is made this easy there's no excuse right???? So dust off those sneakers and meet us in term 3 for a workout and some fun with other parents from the school - classes start next week Tuesday 23rd July! For any questions please email [email protected] or refer to the flyer in this weeks newsletter or posters around the school.

SOCIAL DRINKS - IT'S ON AGAIN! The new term has started and it is the perfect time to get together and share a drink with fellow CNPS parents. We will be meeting at the Post Office Hotel at 6pm on 26th July and we'd love to see you there. Feel free to bring kids along or come on your own - the choice is yours. There is a great menu for a quick spot of dinner too! For further information please email [email protected] or refer to the poster that will be put up around school KNITTING CLUB Knitting Club for grade 4-6 students starts tomorrow Thursday 18th July at 1.40pm with Miss Gill in the Art Room. If you are interested please try to bring your own knitting needles from home.

SECONDHAND UNIFORM STALL On Monday 29th July from 8.45 to 9.45am (with a break for assembly), a secondhand uniform stall will be held in the hall. All items $2. You can donate any clean used items of uniform by placing them in the basket in the office.

RECRUITMENT OF SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS Moreland City Council is seeking casual school crossing supervisors. If anyone is interested please see the school office for more details.

COBURG NORTH PRIMARY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME 2013 Every Thursday morning from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Community Room. Come along and join in with stories, music, dance, play and craft activities. Meet other parents and children in your local area. This session is free and is run by our prep teachers.

3 17/07/2013 DIARY DATES 2013 July 13 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 1A 15 First day of term 3 19 Grade 4 Bike Ed 25 Grade 1&2 Zoo Excursion 26 Grade 4 Bike Ed 27 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade Prep B August 2 Grade 4 Bike Ed 8 School Council Meeting 6.10pm 9 Grade 4 Bike Ed 10 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade Prep B 16 Grade 4 Bike Ed 23 Grade 4 Bike Ed 24 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 3/4 A 26 Prep – 2 Incursion 30 Grade 4 Bike Ed September 4 District Athletics Traffic School Excursion- Preps 5 Grade 1 Dinner 6 Grade 4 Bike Ed 12 Grade 2 Sleepover & School Council Meeting 6.10pm 13 Grade 4 Bike Ed 14 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 3/4 A 20 Last day of term 3 Footy Day 28 Coburg North Farmer’s Market - Grade 2A & 2B October 7 First day of term 4 12 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 2A & 2B 24 School Council Meeting 6.10pm 25 Rd 6 Interschool Sport 26 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 3/4B November 1 Rd 7 Interschool Sport 5 Melbourne Cup Holiday 8 Rd 8 Interschool Sport 9 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 3/4B 15 Rd 9 Interschool Sport 2014 Prep Transition -Week 1 18- 21 Week 1 Swimming Program 22 Rd 10 Interschool Sport 2014 Prep Transition -Week 2 23 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 5/6A 25-28 Week 2 Swimming Program 28 School Council Meeting 6.10pm 29 2014 Prep Transition -Week 3 December 6 2014 Prep Transition -Week 4 14 Coburg North Farmer’s Market – Grade 5/6A Bunnings BBQ 20 Last day of term 4 1:30 dismissal

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Why not have a family outing at Coburg Lake and put in some plants at the same time? Please join in with Friends of Coburg Lake and Surrounds, your local community and Moreland Council to continue to revegetate the area around the Contemplation Garden at Coburg Lake. Come along on Saturday 20th of July from 10 am – 12.30 pm to Coburg Lake. Meet at the contemplation garden on the Merri Creek, Coburg Lake Reserve, Carr St, Coburg North (Melway ref 17 H10). Please bring sturdy footwear and gloves if you have them. We will be planting just near the playground off Carr Street. For more details contact Emma Hopkins on Ph: 9355 7982 or email [email protected]

COMPUTER COURSES STARTING SOON Learn computer skills in small, supportive classes Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint & Publisher - Starts: 17 July for 10 weeks on Wednesdays, 12:45pm - 3:15pm Computers for Beginners- Starts: 29 July for 16 sessions on Mondays, 9:30am - 12pm Computer Essentials - Starts: 22 July for 18 sessions on Mondays, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

For more details ring PRACE on 9462 6077 or visit our website: www.prace.vic.edu.au

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FREE AFL TICKETS

As part of the AFL Ambassador Program I am able to give a lucky family 4 free tickets to an AFL game. Only avid supporters of the teams playing should apply to go into the draw to win the tickets. The game is between:

Sunday July 21 MCG Richmond vs Fremantle 1.10pm (this weekend)

If you are interested please complete the form at the bottom of the page and return to the office by THURSDAY 18th JULY, in a named envelope. The winning ticket will be drawn on FRIDAY 19TH JULY. The winner will be contacted after the draw. Feel free to see me if you have any questions. Lyn Evans

RICHMOND VS FREMANTLE (MCG on SUNDAY 21ST JULY, 1.10PM) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FREE TICKETS

Student Name: ______Grade:_____

No of tickets required (please circle one): 2 or 4

(please circle one) Our family are avid RICHMOND supporters Our family are avid FREMANTLE supporters

Parent Name: ______

Signature: ______

Date:______

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