“Keynote Address” · Wed 6th& 13th Prep Assessments Grade 1 Assessments “Dates to Remember”...
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“Keynote Address” h t t p : / / w w w . l y n b r o o k p s . v i c . e d u . a u / Paterson Drive, Lynbrook 3975 Phone: 8787 5390 Fax: 8787 5385 [email protected] Thursday 6th December, 2012 December Fri 7th Gr 4, 5 & 6 Assembly in the PAC @ 2.20pm Final day for all payments being made in 2012! Final Day for All Booklists to be handed in for collecon on 25/01/2013 Tue 11th Gr 6/ Yr7 Orientaon Day Parent Helpers Morning Tea Student Banking -Last banking day today for 2012 Wed 12th Gr 2-5 Swimming Carnival @ Doveton Pools Thu 13th Lynbrook’s Xmas Carols Starng at 6.30pm on Oval Sat 15th Moonlight Cinema Night– Arthur Christmas Lynbrook Primary School Oval Gates open @ 7pm Gold coin donaon with $2 sausage sizzle, $3 Veggie burgers Sun 16th- Wed 19th Grade 6 Bike Camp Thu 20th Grade 6 Graduaon Day Parents and guests to be seated by 6.30pm Fri 21st Last Day of School for the Year! Whole School Assembly @ 1.30pm Early Dismissal 2.30pm -from classrooms January Fri 25th Collecon of books from school gym EMA card holders please go to office before collecng books Wed 30th Grades 1-6 first day of term 1 for 2013 Prep Assessment Interviews By appointment only Thu 31st Preps first day for school for 2013 Whole School Assembly in Gym Wed 6th& 13th Prep Assessments Grade 1 Assessments “Dates to Remember” VALE DAME ELISABETH MURDOCH The community would not be aware that Dame Elisabeth was a contributor to our school. The passing of this wonderful Australian is a sad day for our country but it also provides us with an opportunity to reflect on an amazing life of someone who gave so much. My first association with Dame Elisabeth was back in 2003 when I was Principal of Karingal PS. My school was close to Cruden Farm, her home, in Langwarrin. Resources at the school were poor and the ability of the community to contribute to projects was difficult. I wrote a letter to her foundation requesting assistance with financing a new school playground. Within two weeks a cheque arrived at the school with a covering letter from Dame Elisabeth. The children at the school painted a picture of a farm house that resembled Cruden Farm. I had the children write a card thanking her for her donation. I looked up her address in the phone book and was amazed when it was listed so I decided to ring the number to see if I could drop the picture into her house. I was amazed when the phone was answered by Dame Elisabeth and not a Personal Assistant or Secretary. She said to me that I could come around straight away. I had naively assumed that such an important person would have others deal with us lesser known people. I went around to her farm with my Assistant Principal and knocked on the door, no security guards or big locked gates. Dame Elisabeth opened the door and invited us into her study. The room was filled with numerous items and the typical photos of her children and grandchildren. Rupert’s picture was in a frame with all the others on the mantle. As it was winter the open fire was going and Dame Elisabeth had her clothes (including under garments) drying in front of it on the fire screen. We had a conversation about school, education and the challenges that face young children today. She was only 93 back then. When we started here back in 2005 with no playgrounds or basic equipment I once again wrote to Dame Elisabeth. As per the previous request a personal cheque arrived again within two weeks. We spend many times knocking people and we often suffer from the tall poppy syndrome here in Australia and of course Rupert Murdoch comes under great scrutiny, justifiably so at times. Deep down there must be some of Dame Elisabeth that has rubbed off on him. If it is only a fraction then he will have some qualities that perhaps we don’t all see. The word national treasure is bandied around but when you look back on Dame Elisabeth’s life the term is ideal if not inadequate. A great Australian has passed but like all great people her legacy will remain for eternity. Russell Gascoigne, PRINCIPAL. Reminder 2013 Booklists are due back to school by Friday 7th December 2012 to receive a book pack. PARENT HELPERS’ MORNING TEA : Tuesday 11th December 2012 10.30am– 11.30am in the PAC Foyer. We would like to thank all parents who have assisted the school throughout the year!
Transcript of “Keynote Address” · Wed 6th& 13th Prep Assessments Grade 1 Assessments “Dates to Remember”...
“Keynote Address”
h t t p : / / w w w . l y n b r o o k p s . v i c . e d u . a u /
Paterson Drive, Lynbrook 3975 Phone: 8787 5390 Fax: 8787 5385
Thursday 6th
December, 2012
December
Fri 7th Gr 4, 5 & 6 Assembly in the PAC @ 2.20pm
Final day for all payments being made in 2012! Final Day for All Booklists to be handed in for collection on 25/01/2013
Tue 11th Gr 6/ Yr7 Orientation Day Parent Helpers Morning Tea Student Banking -Last banking day today for 2012
Wed 12th Gr 2-5 Swimming Carnival @ Doveton Pools
Thu 13th Lynbrook’s Xmas Carols Starting at 6.30pm on Oval
Sat 15th Moonlight Cinema Night– Arthur Christmas Lynbrook Primary School Oval Gates open @ 7pm Gold coin donation with $2 sausage sizzle, $3 Veggie burgers
Sun 16th-
Wed 19th
Grade 6 Bike Camp
Thu 20th Grade 6 Graduation Day Parents and guests to be seated by 6.30pm
Fri 21st Last Day of School for the Year! Whole School Assembly @ 1.30pm Early Dismissal 2.30pm -from classrooms
January
Fri 25th Collection of books from school gym EMA card holders please go to office before collecting books
Wed 30th Grades 1-6 first day of term 1 for 2013 Prep Assessment Interviews By appointment only
Thu 31st Preps first day for school for 2013 Whole School Assembly in Gym
Wed 6th&
13th
Prep Assessments Grade 1 Assessments
“Dates to Remember”
VALE DAME ELISABETH MURDOCH The community would not be aware that Dame Elisabeth was a
contributor to our school. The passing of this wonderful
Australian is a sad day for our country but it also provides us
with an opportunity to reflect on an amazing life of someone
who gave so much.
My first association with Dame Elisabeth was back in 2003
when I was Principal of Karingal PS. My school was close to
Cruden Farm, her home, in Langwarrin. Resources at the
school were poor and the ability of the community to
contribute to projects was difficult. I wrote a letter to her
foundation requesting assistance with financing a new school
playground. Within two weeks a cheque arrived at the school
with a covering letter from Dame Elisabeth. The children at the
school painted a picture of a farm house that resembled Cruden
Farm. I had the children write a card thanking her for her
donation. I looked up her address in the phone book and was
amazed when it was listed so I decided to ring the number to
see if I could drop the picture into her house. I was amazed
when the phone was answered by Dame Elisabeth and not a
Personal Assistant or Secretary. She said to me that I could
come around straight away. I had naively assumed that such an
important person would have others deal with us lesser known
people. I went around to her farm with my Assistant Principal
and knocked on the door, no security guards or big locked
gates. Dame Elisabeth opened the door and invited us into her
study. The room was filled with numerous items and the
typical photos of her children and grandchildren. Rupert’s
picture was in a frame with all the others on the mantle. As it
was winter the open fire was going and Dame Elisabeth had
her clothes (including under garments) drying in front of it on
the fire screen. We had a conversation about school, education
and the challenges that face young children today. She was
only 93 back then.
When we started here back in 2005 with no playgrounds or
basic equipment I once again wrote to Dame Elisabeth. As per
the previous request a personal cheque arrived again within two
weeks. We spend many times knocking people and we often
suffer from the tall poppy syndrome here in Australia and of
course Rupert Murdoch comes under great scrutiny, justifiably
so at times. Deep down there must be some of Dame Elisabeth
that has rubbed off on him. If it is only a fraction then he will
have some qualities that perhaps we don’t all see. The word
national treasure is bandied around but when you look back on
Dame Elisabeth’s life the term is ideal if not inadequate. A
great Australian has passed but like all great people her legacy
will remain for eternity.
Russell Gascoigne, PRINCIPAL.
Reminder 2013 Booklists are due back to school by Friday 7th December 2012 to receive a book pack.
PARENT HELPERS’ MORNING TEA :
Tuesday 11th December 2012
10.30am– 11.30am in the PAC Foyer.
We would like to thank all parents who have assisted the school
throughout the year!
Christmas Hamper Boxes have been placed in each classroom around the
school, we are asking all children to donate a Christmas
themed item e.g, xmas decorations, boxes of chocolates,
tree ornaments, Bon Bon's, Christmas Plates, stockings or
Santa sacks etc. if everyone donates 1 item the prizes
would be absolutely fantastic..
Tickets are only $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00
1st Prize : Tablet Computer
Lots of other prizes like
Kids Space Voucher
Paul Sadler Swim School Holiday Voucher
Peninsula Vet Care Hamper
2x $1000.00 Lets Unwine Wine & cheese tasting
Vouchers to use in Store for 10– 70 people.
With lots of other goodies too..
Please place your donated items in your classroom boxes by
9am Monday 10th December.
More Tickets are still available from the office.
Grade 4 Camp Poems
Archery was my favorite.
Radical helpers. Ropes course was SO easy! Amazing teachers! Big smiles! Restless people. Incredible people! Lightning on Monday night. Orienteering at night was really cool. Delightful food. Gold was found. Extreme activities.
By Anthony 4A.
Amazing activities. Really bouncy trampoline. Roads were really hard for the bus driver to drive on! Always messy in our cabin. Bus broke down. Took 1 hours and 15 minutes to get there. Raining on Tuesday. Terrible weather! I loved the food they made.
Looking for gold in the river was super hard! Olivia, Maxine, Anita, Mikaela and Kayana were in my cabin. Dave was the manager of the camp. Gooey marshmallows were delicious!
Enter-taining Cowboy dancing!
By Ni-shadi
4A.
Every Week
STUDENT BANKING—Tuesdays
CANTEEN– Open Monday, Wednesday &
Fridays Only
Fresh Fruit Friday / Nude Food
Fridays.
PAYMENTS
Payments for any school activities should be enclosed in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name, grade and reason for payment and given to your child’s classroom teacher. If you need to make a substantial payment (camp, fees etc) you are welcome to do so at the office. We accept cheques, EFTPOS & cash however it should be noted that the office DOES NOT CARRY A FLOAT, so please make sure you do not require any change.
Please be advised of the following payment due dates. It should be noted that payment may be made until 9.00 am on the specified day. Should you experience difficulties in making payment please contact Michelle at reception prior to the excursion cut-off date to organise a payment plan.
Gr 6 Graduation $20.00 Fri 7th Dec
2013 School Diaries $6.00 Fri 7th Dec
2013 Activity/Sporting Levy Various Fri 7th Dec
2013 Gr6 Graduation Tops $45.00 Fri 7th Dec
2013 Book Collection Day $230.00 Friday 25th Jan
(8.30am– 2pm only in the Gym)
Friday 7th Dec will be the last day for any payments being made this year.
4gb USB on sale $10.00
BOOKLIST 2013
Booklists were sent home with students on Monday 19th November. It is necessary for the booklist order to be completed and returned to school by FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER.
** If you do not return a completed booklist for your child there will not be a stationery pack available to collect on Book Sale Day **
Pre-payments can be made via credit card or cheque. Please refer to the booklist for further information.
Collection of the books will take place in the gym on Friday 25th January 2013. Parents wishing to use the EMA to pay for their materials and requisites will be required to make a co-payment on book collection day :
Preps $30 Grades 1-6 $80
Please pick up your child/ren in a safe manner while obeying road rules.
8787 5390
STUDENT ABSENCE LINE
Please follow the prompts and press “1” for absences.
Brumby’s Lynbrook Village, See our friendly staff for all your fresh
Bakery needs. Or call us to place
an order on 8787 8907.
Studywise Learning Centre
Opening 2nd February 2013
at Lynbrook Primary School, 37 Paterson
Drive, Lynbrook
Private tuitions for Primary Grades 4, 5 & 6)
and Secondary students: Grade 7 to VCE
for Mathematics, English and Science
at reasonable rates
Specialised for entrance exams of Selective
Entry Schools
Tutoring Days:
Thursday Session: 4.30 - 7.30 pm
Saturday session: 1.00 - 4.00 pm
For enquiries and joining please contact on
mobile: 0430095076,
email: [email protected]
Christmas is fast approaching
We are still in need of your Xmas donations for the
Christmas Raffle on Thursday 13th December.
To date we have not had a great response, so please
hand in your donations ASAP. You have till Monday
morning 9am to send in your items to support this
Fundraiser. Thanking You in advance.
