Term 4, Issue 34, 1st November 2012 Internet:

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1 Term 4, Issue 34, 1st November 2012 Internet: FROM THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL CONCERT Tonight s the big night. All tickets for tonight s concert were sent home on Monday. We have spent the last 2 days at the Besen Centre undertaking our final rehearsals and everything is ready to go. The night starts at 6:30pm with all students needed to be at the centre, dressed in their costumes before 6:15pm. A few reminders for tonight are: The parking fee has been included in your ticket price. This will enable the boom gates to stay open and hopefully cut down on any traffic jams. It will be busy on the night so please allow plenty of time to arrive so that staff can prepare and settle the students before their performance. To ease traffic congestion on the way it is often easier to enter from Burwood Highway, turning left into Station Street. Student s costumes were sent home yesterday. Please look over this costume and ensure that your child arrives at the Besen Centre dressed in their costumes. The costumes should be returned in their bags to school on Friday. They do not need to be cleaned. The students need to arrive at the Besen Centre between 6pm and 6:15pm. Please deliver your child to the teacher at the designated areas in the front foyer. Staff will look after each child while parents make their way to their seats: Sarah Morris (Prep Children) Glenda Kelly and Amanda Lenon (Grade 1 and 2 children) Sue Minshull and Miranda Price (Grade 3 and 4 children) Zac Barry, Nikki Cordia (Grade 5 and 6 children) Please allow enough time to travel to the Besen Centre and be aware that it will be extremely busy around the Centre at this particular time. The students have been working hard in preparation for their performances. The whole school will be performing a song as a finale. It is expected that all students are at the Besen Centre for the whole performance. There is a short 10 minute intermission that will allow a time for a stretch but please be prepared to return to your seat promptly when the bells are sounded and the music is played. No still or video cameras are permitted in the Besen Centre. We have entered into a contract with the Centre and the production company which does not allow for any photography, videoing or recording to take place of the performance. Please pass this information on to your guests as well All mobile phones should be turned off. It is important that younger children are supervised and remain quiet during the concert. You do not have to pay for a ticket if a child is sitting on a parent s knee. At the end of the performance I will inform parents of the procedures for collection of children. It is essential that each class teacher is aware that you have collected your child from the designated area as announced by me. Please do not collect your child until I have called your child s year level. There has certainly been a great amount of hard work and practice from everybody to ensure that this is a great night. I hope that you enjoy the performances. CURRICULUM DAY Our last student free curriculum day for the year is scheduled for next Monday 5 th November. This day will be used by teachers to commence work on consolidating all student assessments and beginning the student reporting process. This day is the day before the Melbourne Cup day holiday. Please note that there has not been enough interest for Rhett to run a full day program through the OSHC. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2...

2 FROM THE PRINCIPAL PAGE 2 BASKETBALL The last few weeks have certainly seen our students playing plenty of basketball games as teams make their way to finals. Last Thursday we had two Year 6 boy s teams playing in the Hooptime Regional Finals at the Nunawading Stadium. One team lost their first game but won every other in their round robin competition. Unfortunately that one loss meant that they didn t qualify to progress to the final. The other team won all their games, except for 1 draw. They progressed to the final which they won convincingly which means that they will now progress onto the State Finals later this month. On Tuesday we had another team made up of Year 6 boys who were playing in the primary school s basketball competition. They had won their district finals and played on in the Division Finals against the winners from 4 other districts. This team won the final and will now progress to the Regional Final representing our school and the Boroondara Division. YEAR 2 WORKING BEE The next working bee is scheduled for Year 2 families on Saturday 10th November. Please make sure that this date is placed in your diary so that you can come along to help our school. STEPHEN ROTHWELL PRINCIPAL YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP VOCAL ENSEMBLE BAND WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE $13.00 EACH Photos are displayed near the office. If you would like to order a photo please collect a form from the office.

3 PARENTS CLUB CORNER GOURMET BBQ A big thank you to Susy Montagner, Sue O'Hehir, Sarah Andrews, Gill Swan, Al Trödel, Geoff Spicer, Amanda Kimmitt, Sue Davis, Fariba Abbasi, Brenda Wilkinson and John Barrett for helping out on the BBQ at the Surrey Hills Music Festival on Saturday. We had a busy day and raised $700. Please send some business to Cornehl and Blackburn Butchers in Hamilton Street, Bread Street in Hamilton Street and Signorelli Fruit and Veg in Whitehorse Road for donating sausages, bread and sliced onions respectively. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by such supportive businesses. Please support them back and say thanks! MOVIE NIGHT We also had another well attended Kids' movie night in the hall on the same day. Thank you Mal Inlander and Lina Lad for organising the event. Thanks also to their helpers Fariba Abbasi (after helping out at the BBQ!), Cate Sharp, Leanne Johnson, Ann Brennan, Bronwyn Phillips and Mary-Anne Walshe. The event even raised $430 - on $5 a head for pizza and film! What a bargain! SHOP AT WINDMILL AND EARN POINTS FOR CHATHAM Did you know you can join as a Windmill Rewards Member and your purchases can help out the school? It is free to join, and there is no ongoing obligation required. Once joined, every item you purchase raises credit points. If you haven't done so already, and would like to donate shopping points to Chatham, please fill in a form at Windmill to become a Windmill Rewards Member and nominate Chatham Primary School as the recipient $1.00 spent = 1 reward point. REMINDER This year's Golf 2012 Chatham Cup is being held at Box Hill Golf Club on Friday 30th November, starting at 7 am and concluding with a BBQ and drinks at pm. Please fill out a registration form and return with payment before 16th November to secure your place. It will be a fun, relaxed day! Enquiries can be directed to Mick Burnett on NOVEMBER Friday 2nd AM: PM: Wednesday 7th AM and PM Friday 9th AM: CANTEEN ROSTER Mary-Anne, Ida and Karen Mary-Anne, Ida and Clare Lisa and Kyla Susy, Sarah and Amanda PM: Steph, Judith and Maddie We need helpers for the following dates: Friday 16th November AM session Wednesday 28th November PM session If you can help on any of these dates please contact me. Sarah Andrews Canteen Manager ( ) DATES FOR THE DIARY MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER CURRICULUM DAY NO SCHOOL TODAY TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER MELBOURNE CUP HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER PREP TOY INCURSION THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER FUTURE STARS JUNIORS FINALS NUNAWADING SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER YEAR 2 WORKING BEE TUESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER PARENTS CLUB MEETING IN LIBRARY 9.15AM REGIONAL BASKETBALL FINALS WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER PREP TRANSITION AM EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING 3.40PM IN LIBRARY THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER YEAR 6 TRANSITION CONFERENCE MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER LEVEL 3 EXCURSION TO HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVBMBER PREP TRANSITION AM THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER KOORI GARDEN LAUNCH 2.30PM MONDAY 26TH NOVEMBER SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE 6.30PM 5J TUESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER YEAR 6 EXCURSION TO THE CITY YEAR 5 EXCURSION TO THE IMMIGRATION MUSEUM WEDNESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER PREP TRANSITION 9.15AM TO 12.30PM PREP 2013 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE 6.30PM 5N MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER SPEAKNG WITH CONFIDENCE 6.30PM 5Y FAIR MEETING STAFF ROOM 7.30PM FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER CRE SERVICE SENIORS 9.10/9.55AM, JUNIORS 10.05/10.45AM

4 Balwyn Redbacks Basketball Club "A small local club" We can't place single players, but if your child is basketball mad, we encourage you to start a team. Join us, a local club that doesn't grade but nurtures growth, team spirit and the fun of playing with your friends. Our teams register with both MEBA and Playball We can provide training space, Presentation nights to acknowledge player achievements and a great uniform Look on line at our website or contact: Cathy Elliott FAIR HELP NEEDED The Café is in need of two to three baristas to run the coffee machine for a two hour shift each. Experience is required as they will be working solo. If you can help or have any questions please call Susan Wilding on or sj_wilding@hotmail.com ' SAVE THE DATE ' YEAR 4 DRINKS PARTY FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER DETAILS TO FOLLOW... LEMONS IF YOU HAVE ANY LEMONS LEFT ON YOUR TREE (OR YOUR NEIGHBOURS TREE) WE WOULD LOVE SOME TO FREEZE FOR THE FAIR AND TO MAKE MORE CORDIAL. PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE OFFICE. Grade 6 Families - don't forget to get your form back by this Friday or our fabulous "Barefoot Bowls" afternoon on Sunday 11th November, 2-5pm. Sign up for some lawn bowl action ($17) or just join us for afternoon tea ($7). Don t forget Trash and Treasure is also seeking donations of New and Pre-loved Clothing and accessories for babies, children & adults. The Chatham Children, friends, and family had a great evening at The Kids Movie night. Thanks to Carmines Pizza House for delivering delicious pizzas. Thank you to all the fabulous parent helpers and also special thanks to Cathy & Ross Elliot for organising the audio equipment. Jump on the Bandwagon is a celebration of people of all ages playing music together. Led by Gillian Howell (gillianhowell.com.au) and working alongside some of Melbourne's most inspiring and fun musicians, the Bandwagon is a music jam for the whole family. Everyone is invited, no matter what age or what level of playing ability - first-timers will have the unforgettable experience of being part of a large and powerful ensemble and more experienced players will learn some new music, invent riffs and rhythms or maybe improvise a solo. Age: Family Date: Sunday 11 November, Session times: 11am to 12 noon and 2pm to 3pm Cost: $10 per family (up to 6 people) BYO: instruments (trumpets, violins, cellos, guitars etc) or sound-makers (kitchen implements, soft drink bottles filled with rice etc) and a big sense of musical adventure! Bookings Essential: or We have had some fabulous children s clothing donated thus far, brands such as Fred Bare, Country Road & Seed. Women s bags such as Prada and Louis Vuitton.Men s Zenya Ties, Gant shirts etc Clothes racks, retail bags and children s coat hangers are also required for the Trash and Treasure Stall Vintage goods such as old luggage, furniture, glassware, frames, records, stamps, buttons, cards, toys are also welcome. Anything except electrical goods. Drop off is every Wed pm at the T & T portable on Banool Rd. LUCKY DIPS Lucky Dips will be back at the 2013 fete and we are looking for your kind donations of items suitable for both boys and girls. Suggested items include: Erasers,Gel pens Hair accessories e.g. clips, headbands, hair clips Wrapped lollies Small toys e.g. cars, bouncy balls etc Party favourites e.g. balloons, Jewellery e.g. kids bracelets, rings Stationary etc Could you please hand donations to the school office Any queries please contact Katrina Gow

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