Timboon P-12 Newsletter
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Newsletter P.O Box 82 Timboon 3268 Telephone: (03)5598 3381 Fax: (03)5598 3507 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.timboonp12.vic.edu.au School Council President: Chris Hibburt Date: Thursday, 24th October, 2013 School Captains: Chris Vogels, Stephanie Windridge, Chloe Gass, Angus Dalziel, Brittany Lindsay and Jayden Blain Edition: 13:29 TSPA President: Anne Rosolin _____________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations to: PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Regional Aths Competitors: Ben Berry won his High Jump and came 2nd in hurdles, Xavier Mungean was 8th in 1500m and Sam Lenehan came 5th in 100m heat, 4th in Today we said our official good-bye to the Year 12 students. Long Jump. They now begin their study week followed by exams. Year 12 is a difficult year but it is also a chance to display independence, leadership and self-motivation. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL REPORTS Congratulation to all the Year 12 students and thank-you to the parents and teachers for supporting our students so that they could achieve the impressive goal of thirteen Year 12 exams – Wednesday 30th October- Thursday years of formal education. We wish you all the very best for 21st November the future. Year 11 VCE & VCAL final day – 29th November Next week we have a big working bee happening at the lavender farm to lay irrigation pipes and weed mat Immunisations – The third round of immunisations will be on (Tuesday) and plant around 800 lavender plants (Thursday). th Tuesday, 29 of October. If you can support us with some free labour please call in. A helping hand would be greatly appreciated. Year 7 2014: The final phase of transition will take place on Thank-you to those parents who supported the fencing of th th the Ag plot last week. This area is really taking shape now Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 December. Further information and and becoming a productive working and learning area. timetables will be provided to students shortly. If you want instant news on school events, don’t forget to visit our web page at School Captains 2014 (process) – At Timboon P-12 School students are encouraged to consider a variety of leadership https://www.facebook.com/TimboonP12School positions. These roles enable students to have input and play a major role in the operation and decision-making process of our If you have any concerns or issues that you wish to discuss School. Students also learn organisation and enhanced public with me please feel free to give me a call at school (5598 speaking skills. A total of six Captains will be elected in total to 3381) or on (0407 345 324) make up the senior leadership team in 2014. One boy and one Email: [email protected] girl will be selected from each house and may be selected from the Year 11 or Year 12 cohort. ROSALIE MOORFIELD Some of the key duties and responsibilities to be shared PRINCIPAL between the Senior School Leadership Team are as follows: To maintain high levels in all school activities Calendar: Be able to lead and represent views of student body October Have good communication skills and maintain good 23rd-25th Yr 11 Outdoor Ed relationships with staff, students and the wider 24th Yr 12 Final Assembly community 25th VCE Music Exam Leadership of house and school sporting events 25th Yr 12 Mystery Trip Representation of student body at School Council 29th Immunisation (Sec) meetings 29th Yr 1/2 Local Excursion Take an active role in School assemblies, Awards 30th SRC P.J Day presentation Ceremonies 30th VCE English Work with Sports Co-ordinator to develop activities 30th Year 10 Mock Interviews and themes 31st -1st Kinder Transition Work with the S.R.C. to develop fundraising themes st 31 Year 5 Farm Safety Initiate activities that will enhance student wellbeing November (lunchtime bands/drama performances) 4th Curriculum Day Nomination forms can be collected from the general office. (no students) Nominations close at 3:30pm Friday 1st November. Forms to be 5th Melbourne Cup Day handed back into the office. Successful nominees will also be (school closed) interviewed by Mrs Moorfield, Mr Fitzpatrick and Ms Wakefield. Interviews will begin on Wednesday 6th November. Helping your child to cope How do you feel when you start a new job? Perhaps you’re nervous about getting there on time or worried that you won’t make any friends. Or maybe you’re concerned about the dress code or whether you’ll get along with the boss. It’s much the same for children. Starting school at Primary or Secondary level is a big change for your child and it’s normal for them to have strong feelings as they start to think about going to a new place each day, making friends, wearing a uniform and developing a relationship with their new teacher. Some common A big thank you to the following parents who assisted the Cert II feelings children have during transition to school can include & III Agriculture students with their practical work last Thursday excitement, sadness, anger, anticipation, fear and anxiety. (TAP Precinct). The good news is there’s a lot that parents and carers can do to help children adjust to change in the months before school Paul Fowler starts. Here are our top tips to help children cope: Gary Hibberd Mike Morley Listen and talk to your child. Give your child your full attention and listen carefully to what is being said through words and Stephen Bateman (Trainer) body language. Gently describe what you think your child is feeling and why, which will allow you to check if you have Despite the challenging weather conditions the team understood what your child is feeling. managed to strain 2 fences and swing 3 gates in an hour and a half. Comfort your child. Sometimes a cuddle is all your child needs. Reassure your child when they’re feeling worried or unsure. You might say, “It’s a big playground but there is an area for just the little kids to play.” Prepare your child for changes. Talk positively about starting school and do activities that relate to starting school with your child, such as reading stories about change or talking with older siblings about their experiences starting school. Problem solve challenging situations using this method: identify the problem, find solutions and try them out, and check in with your child after they’ve tried the solution. TAP into plant Science- Year 3 10th Oct to Schulz Organic Farms with Simon & Michael Schulz & Trevor Bullen from Bullens Wholesale Nursery (TAP WRAP) Get into Genes 16th Year 5 Vertical gardens & Oct Year 10 science Wicking box ‘TAP’s On!’, Thursday 21st November. Further Big thank you to Murray Goulburn who recently donated 50 Information will be released shortly regarding this fluorescent safety vests our school. The vests feature the event Devondale logo and the TAP logo. Students will wear these vests when they are on farm/field visits and during other TAP project. And remember: “He that would be a leader must also be a A huge thank to Sam Dalziel (Murray Goulburn- Farmcare bridge”. - Welsh Proverb facilitator). SEAN FITZPATRICK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TIMBOON SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND A AND B BUILDING ARE PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE ZONES Thank-you On the 16th – 18th August some very dedicated students and teachers from our school participated in the 40 hour famine. Participants could choose to nominate what they went without for 40 hours but many chose to do the traditional option of going without food. Due to these people’s wonderful efforts we raised over $1600 for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. Thank-you to: Caitlyn Ayres, Casey Bellis, Ricky Bellis, Kayla Bonner, Ciara Fitzpatrick, Aimee Hose, Molly Hibberd, Chelsea Matthews, Emily Morden, Brooke Quarrel, Tain Selten and Jorji Woods who all raised amounts up to $100. An amazing well done to: Matthew Atherton, Chloe Buck, Marc Graesser, Rochelle Nagel, Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 Premier's Reading Challenge Thomas Picone and Shanae Webber who raised over $100 each. class champions. Students in Year 5 and 6 took personal responsibility for their reading and recording during the challenge. A fantastic effort, well done to all in Year 5 and 6. CRAZY DAY JENNY EVANS th Regional Athletics Wednesday 30 October Ben Berry, Zavier Mungean and Sam Lenehan travelled to Ballarat last Friday, to compete at the Primary Regional Athletic Championships. The boys represented our school well on the day and should be very proud of their efforts. Ben jumped very well and was the winner of the high jump, while also finishing nd 2 in his hurdles event. Ben has now qualified for the State SRC Rebound Wall Fundraiser Championships in both of these events. Zavier put a lot of effort Gold Coin Donation into his 1500m run and finished in th 8 place. Sam also competed very well on the day, finishing 4th in CANTEEN NEWS long jump and 5th in his 100m sprint heat. Congratulations boys! CANTEEN ROSTER Matt Haugh WEEK 4 (28th Oct – 1st November) P-6 Sports Coordinator Mon 28th Jane Hammer Volunteer Required Tues 29th Julie Gass Wendy Gillies Wed 30th Katie Millard House Mascots Thurs 31st Sarah Cumming Jenny Inglis We have had some excellent ideas for our house mascots. Fri 1st Sharon Cotton Judy Walsh Now comes the tough decision of what to have and for this we (12:00 – 2:00pm – Volunteer Required) are asking for student, parent and community input. Later this WEEK 5 (4th – 8th November) week all our entries will be put on boards in the Library area.