AXEDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

“Excellence Through Endeavour”

High Street, Axedale 3551

Ph. (03) 5439 7232 Fax. (03) 5439 7575

Principal – Lex Johnstone

Email: axedale.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

NEWSLETTER No. 21 July 20th 2017

Important dates:

July 24th MARC Van

24th Student Report Feedback sessions:

2.45pm or 6pm

25th MARC Van

27th Tree Planting Day – Grade 2/3/4

28th Music Is Fun (Prep – 6)

August

4th Hot Lunch orders from Store

(change of date)

7th MARC Van

8th MARC Van

15th School Council Meeting

21st MARC Van

22nd Book Week – Dress Up Day

22nd MARC Van

23rd Newcombe SC – Band

performance 9am

KIWANIS ‘TERRIFIC KIDS’ AWARD

Thank you to John Reid from Kiwanis for attending

our end of term assembly and presenting this

special award. A student from each grade is

nominated and then one overall winner is chosen.

Congratulations to Campbell Cavill, Ben

Strawbridge, Matilda Wright and Abi Smith who

were all nominated by their teachers.

A very big congratulations to Lilly Czuczman for

being the chosen winner of the award for this term.

The TERRIFIC Kids Award stands for:

Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible,

Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Caring.

MAGIC WORDS

Congratulations to Harris and Jayda who achieved

a Magic Word Reading Certificate this week.

NETBALL – GR 5/6 GIRLS

“GET IN FRONT! GET IN FRONT!” This is exactly

what Emma did and ended up bleeding.

Beep, Beep, Beep went the siren, “Great win, girls!”

We had won our first game by two goals.

It’s Wednesday 19th of July and we just won our first

game at the Sandhurst District Regional Netball

Championships. The Grade 5/6 girls went to the

Bendigo Stadium with ‘Super Coach’ Ms Mannes,

Mr. C and Umpire Deb.

“Risky move…”, “YES LILY!” “Great Goal!” Super

Coach interrupts Mr. C. “…and this is why you’re

the coach.” A six goal win, and we’re on a roll.

Two more wins on the board for Axedale and a close

game with Violet St. going down by one.

The toughest game was left to last, against Holy

Rosary Heathcote. We came a draw but played our

best game yet.

We had a great day and we finished second on the leader board.

By Lily B, Emma, Katya, Piper, Georgia, Montana, Tahlia, Nadia, Lilly C and Skyla.

Georgia – I enjoyed playing against other teams that I don’t get to play against on weekends.

Lily B – I was really proud of myself shooting about 10 goals for the day!

Emma – I fell over in the first game, got bandaged and kept on going!

Skyla – I was proud after shooting a goal.

Lilly C – By the end of the day I knew every position and my favourite was centre.

Tahlia – I enjoyed playing Wing Defence because Ms Mannes said I was good there.

Montana – I enjoyed playing centre for an entire game – it was exhausting!

Piper – I was happy that I got to play in positions that I don’t usually play on weekends.

Katya – I got better the more I played and was able to find space and get plenty of the ball.

Nadia – When I was in Goal Keeper I stopped them getting goals by jumping and intercepting.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Many thanks to the school community for their support of the Batterham family this week. Many donations

have been received and passed on. I have spoken with Emily over the last couple of days and any further

donations would be gratefully received.

Needed items at the moment include pillows, pillow cases, nappies (11kg/15 months old), toiletries (shampoo,

conditioner, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, washing powder, clothes pegs) and some size 14 boys clothing.

Frozen meals would be wonderful over the next two weeks. These can be left with Ricky, Katrina, Mr. J or

placed in the big freezer at school.

Ricky can be contacted on 0434 036 882 or emailed at cawley.ricky.jr@edumail.vic.gov.au to find out what

has been donated so far.

MUSIC IS FUN

On Friday July 28th, we will be joining up with many of the rural schools around Bendigo to again participate

in the Music Is Fun day. The event will be held at the Marong Hall, beginning at 10.45am. Approximately 30

of our students have been selected to be part of the show. They will be working in groups of two or three and

will be learning lyrics and moves over the next week to be a part of one item in the show.

Travel will be by bus. The cost for this excursion is $15. This is part of our Excursion Levy at the start of the

year. A permission note has been sent home today.

Parents are most welcome to come along and watch but will need to travel by car as our buses will be full.

TERM 3 CALENDAR

Attached to the Newsletter this week is a calendar of events for the term.

This may be helpful to pop on the fridge and add dates to as they arise.

TREE PLANTING

On Thursday 27th July our Grade 2/3/4 students will be joining with Eppalock PS students to plant hundreds

of native plants along the O’Keefe Rail Trail in Junortoun, opposite the Caravan Park.

Lydia Fehring has co-ordinated our involvement, along with members of the Rail Trail group. Parents are

welcome to join the planting. There are a few seats left on the bus if parents would like to travel in with us or

by private car is fine if that suits better.

Parking can be found in La Valla Court, Lorient Park estate Junortoun (off Trotting Terrace) or on Cashens

Road and you can walk along the Rail Trail to the planting site.

There is an excursion permission form attached to the Newsletter for Gr. 2/3/4 students.

GRADE 1/2 CAMP

Our Grade 1/2 Camp to the Axedale Rotary camp is booked for September 7th & 8th.

We are having a Camp Meeting tomorrow where we will explain a range of aspects of the camp to the

students and provide a chance for them to ask questions.

An information sheet will be provided for parents.

Please contact the school with any queries.

ART SMOCK WASHING

A big thanks to Sarah Vanis for taking home a large number of Art smocks for a much needed wash over the

holidays.

The students will appreciate popping clean smocks on to start the term.

STUDENT REPORTS/PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Next Monday parents are invited to join Mr. J for a feedback session about our Student Reports and Parent

Teacher Interview process.

Staff have been discussing some possible alteration/improvement to the process of written reports combined

with face to face interviews and I am keen to gather school community feedback. My aim is to discuss the

process – how effective parents find it and ways that we can look to improve the process to efficiently and

effectively inform parents and students about achievements, progress and areas for further work.

Two sessions will be available for parents, one from 2.45 -3.20 (brick building) and one from 6.00pm

(Staffroom)

I am also happy to make a meeting time if next Monday is not suitable for your family.

Please text me on 0408 138 836 if you are intending to come, just so I can have an idea of numbers and

materials to prepare.

THANK YOU - ELMORE INTERSCHOOLS EQUESTRIAN EVENT

During the holidays, members of the Axedale Events Committee were a part of the catering crew for the

Interschool Equestrian Event at the Elmore Field Day site. The Axedale Events Committee raises funds for

the Axedale Hall, the Axedale Pre-School and the Axedale Primary school.

We thank the committee for their efforts to raise funds for our school. It is greatly appreciated.

BUFS

Over the holidays we received a cheque of $1,048.40 from BUFS. These funds are donated by BUFS to a

range of schools and organisations to promote healthy communities.

HOW DOES IT WORK? UFS Pharmacies donate 50% of the annual membership fee (new & renewals) back

to our school.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? Become a member of UFS Pharmacies and nominate our school on you

membership form. Encourage all friends and family to do the same.

We thank BUFS for these funds and we will consider carefully how they are used to promote a healthy and

active community.

BIKE HIKE

Our Bike Hike for Grade 5/6 students is booked for October 26th & 27th.

Information regarding the Bike Hike will be out to families mid Term 3. If any parents are keen to be

involved, please contact Mr. J asap.

CENTREPAY

Centrepay – the easy way to pay your bills and expenses.

Centrepay is a voluntary bill-paying service which is free for Centrelink customers. Use

Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.

You can start or change a deduction at any time. The quickest way to do it is through your Centrelink

account online.

Ask Katrina for an application form.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

A new emergency SMS message is available for schools through the Department of Education. The message

has the description “Test Message” and lists the parent name and student name.

We will be running this Test Message on Friday morning at 10am. Please reply to the message with Yes or

No depending if the information is correct or contact the school if you don’t receive the message at all.

Thanks for your assistance with this.

SCHOOL SORES

Information on Impetigo (school sores) is attached to the Newsletter today.

HOT LUNCH ORDERS

Friday August 4th will be the next hot lunch order day from the Axedale Store. Please note the change of date

due to our Music Is Fun excursion next week.

SCHOOL APP

If you haven’t already signed up to our school app we ask that you take the time to

download it. Search for Updat-ed and from the menu select our school. We’ll

receive your registration request and will need to approve you before your app is up

and running.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Many thanks to those who have volunteered to help with Breakfast Club during

this Term. A roster for Term 3 is attached to the Newsletter.

Tuesday 25th July – Julie Liersch & Liz Harrington

Thursday 27th July – Hannelie Schutte & Casey Reid

FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY

Many thanks to those who have volunteered to help with cutting up fruit on

Fridays this term. A roster for Term 3 is attached to the Newsletter.

Friday 21st July – Reneé Hedger & Tanya Czuczman

Friday 28th July – Melinda Pengelly & Susie McGrath

MICHAEL GROSS PARENTING RESOURCES

Our school is a member of Parenting Ideas. Visit www.parentingideas.com.au

This week’s attached article is “Anxiety in Primary School Kids.”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK JOKE OF THE WEEK

Q. Where do you find the world’s

biggest spider?

A. On the world wide web!

Thanks to Daniel White for this

ripper.

FUN FACTS

Many bony fish have more than just one set of nostrils. The nostrils of fish also do not open into the

back of the mouth like those of mammals, and are not, therefore, for breathing. They lead into organs

of smell, which are very sensitive in order for fish to detect the

presence of food in the water at considerable distances. More

nostrils = more smelling!

Sharks are covered with tiny little teeth called dermal denticles.

That’s why their skin feels like sandpaper.

At night Parrotfish enclose themselves in a bubble of their own

mucus to avoid being smelled by predators.

Boxfish do not have a conventional bony skeleton like most

vertebrate. They literally have a bone box that only the eyes,

mouth and fins stick out of.

Many species of fish are hermaphrodites. They will start their

lives as females and then if a male is needed the lead female will

become a male.

Lex Johnstone

Principal

FORMS TO BE RETURNED OR ORGANISED AT SCHOOL

NETBOOK LEASE PAYMENT - $25 per term due at the beginning of each term.

ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PLAN

Can these please be organised ASAP and the new plan dropped into the office so we can update our records

along with Ventolin and spacer. If circumstances have changed please advise the school and we will remove

your child from our Asthma register.

CLASSROOMS

TENNIS

Our Prep students have made some thank you cards to thank Keiran (our tennis coach) and Steve (Zac M’s

grandpa) for coming along to teach us tennis and for letting us take our brand new tennis racquets home to

keep. We all had fun learning to play tennis.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Eaglehawk Hockey Club to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Eaglehawk Hockey Club, which is now the longest

running hockey club in Bendigo, will celebrate 50 years

on 5th August 2017 at The Exchange Bendigo, Shop 11

The Bendigo Bank Centre, and invites current & former

players and members to attend.

Life Memberships have been awarded to Kaye Trimble

and Sue Andrews, and membership now exceeds 150

males and females, playing in all age levels from 7 to 70+

years.

We look forward to sharing the evening with ALL

present & past members and friends, and would really

appreciate the contribution of any items, past equipment,

records, memorabilia, stories and photos to

share. Kindly contact Kaye Trimble (03) 5443 0596,

find us on Facebook, or email: eaglehawkhc@gmail.com

IMPETIGO/SCHOOL SORES

Impetigo is an infection of the skin and is often called 'school sores'.

Impetigo is very easily spread, but with care spread can be reduced.

What is impetigo?

o Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria

(usually by one of two bacteria called either

staphylococcus aureus or group A, b haemolytic

streptococcus). These bacteria can live on the skin, in the throat or nose, or on other parts of

the body without causing a problem but sometimes they start to cause an infection such as

impetigo.

o Impetigo can occur on healthy skin but it often happens when the skin has already been

damaged by a scratch, bite or a disease affecting the skin such as eczema or chicken pox.

o Impetigo is very easily spread.

o It is more common in the hotter months.

Signs and symptoms

o The sores can be anywhere on the body, but are often on the face near the mouth and nose, or

on the arms and legs.

o Impetigo may start with a blister or a group of blisters.

o The blister bursts leaving a patch of red, wet skin which weeps.

o The spot usually becomes coated with a tan or yellowish crust, making it look like it has been

covered with honey.

o There can be small spots around the first spots, spreading outwards.

o Impetigo is usually itchy.

o The sore takes about one to three days to develop after contact with fluid or crusts from a

sore.

o There is often superficial peeling on the edge.

How is it spread?

o The sore is itchy and children can scratch it, often spreading the infection to nearby skin or to

other parts of their own body.

o The fluid and crusts of the sore contain the bacteria. Contact with the sore or with things that

have been on the sore (e.g. clothing, dressings, towels etc) can spread the infection to other

people.

o A sore can be infectious for as long as it is weeping. Usually it has stopped being infectious

about 24 hours after treatment with an antibiotic has been started, and healing has begun.

o The germs can also be spread from other parts of the body that do not appear to be affected,

e.g. from a runny nose.

Treatment

o A child with impetigo needs to be checked by a doctor to be sure that it is impetigo; and

because sometimes an antibiotic medicine is prescribed.

o Remove the crusts from the sores. The best way to do this is to bathe the child for 20-

30 minutes, while wiping the crust away with a wet towel.

o Try to prevent your child scratching the sores as much as possible. Cover the sores with a

watertight dressing and cut your child's fingernails.

o Continue medical treatment until all sores are healed.

o Your child can go back to school, kindergarten or day care after 24 hours of treatment and

when the sores are completely covered with dressings.

o The sores should clear up in a few days with treatment but may need to be treated again.

Reducing the spread of impetigo

Impetigo is not usually a serious infection, but it is easily spread. People tend to worry about it

because it is on the skin and easy to see. Impetigo can occur even when the skin is kept clean - it is

not a sign of poor hygiene or bad parenting. If your child has impetigo, the following may help

reduce spread:

o A daily bath or shower with soap and water may reduce the risk of impetigo. Antiseptic soaps

can be used, but these can irritate the skin of some people.

o Good hygiene including regular hand washing and throwing away used tissues is advised. Cut

your child's fingernails short and keep them clean.

o Make sure that grazes or cuts are thoroughly washed. If your child is scratching a sore it may

be wise to cover it with a dressing.

o People coming in contact with someone with impetigo need to wash their hands regularly.

Put all dressings in a bin with a lid as soon as they are taken off.

o Wash your child's clothes, towels and bed linen separately from the rest of the family. Wash

them in hot water and dry in the sunshine or a hot tumble dryer. Toys can be washed using a

mild disinfectant.

Follow up

See the doctor again if:

o The sores are spreading or getting worse, even after treatment.

o Your child has become unwell, e.g. with a fever.

o You are worried for any other reason.

Key points to remember

o Impetigo is very contagious (infectious) and can be easily spread to other children.

o Try to prevent your child scratching the sores as much as possible. Cover the sores with a

watertight dressing and cut your child's fingernails.

o Your child can go back to school, kindergarten or day care after 24 hours of treatment and

when the sores are completely covered with dressings.

o Continue medical treatment until all sores are healed.

o It is extremely important to remove the crusts, even if the child is taking antibiotics.