Important Dates &

Upcoming Events

Friday 11th Oct

Magic Piano

performance at Reardon

Theatre. F-2 @11:30am

3-6 @ 1:30pm

Monday 14th Oct

Week 2 of Term 4

Swimming program starts

Tuesday 15th Oct

Parents & Friends

Committee meeting at

7:30pm in the School Hall

16th - 18th October

5/6 Melbourne Camp

Monday 21st Oct.

Pupil free day

23rd- 25th October

3/4 Grampians Camp

Thursday 24th Oct

5/6 T-20 Cricket

Warrnambool

Monday 18th Nov

Pupil free day

Monday 25th Nov

Direct Wear Uniform Shop

8:30am -10am

In school hall

Tuesday 26th Nov

Moyne Try-Athlon Yr 3-6

Wednesday 11 Dec

Swimming Fun Day Whole

school

October 10th

Term 4, Week 1

A warm welcome back to all our students and families

after a refreshing holiday period. It seems unbelievable

that we are already in Term 4. This term is an exciting

one, jam-packed with camps, swimming, Yr 6

Graduation activities, shows and much more!

This Friday the Spring Music Festival are generously

providing a show, free of charge, for all our students.

The Magic Piano is an animated film concert that brings

to life the music of Chopin. The film tells the story of

Anna and Chip-Chip’s magic, flying piano. Alongside

this is a presentation of The Chopin Shorts: Fantasy

Collection, a suite of 2-3 minute short films. The score of

Chopin Etudes is performed live by piano virtuoso

Yiyun Gu. I would like to offer our sincere thanks to the

Spring Music Festival committee for their generosity.

Good luck to the athletes who are representing our

school at the Regional Athletics in Ballarat; Toby, Jade,

Oscar, Georgia and Chloe. Also, on the same day, one

of our students have qualified for the State Cycling

Championships, good luck to Adam!

Next week the Year 5/6 staff and students head off to

Melbourne for their 3 day camp. Also attending this

camp will be Mr Twycross, Leah and myself. Students

have been working hard on their mapping skills and

preparing for the sights that they will see. They have

also been learning about the principles of living in a

democratic society. Mr Hoey has created a parliament

in his room and students have been using their House of

Representatives to make decisions. The other 5/6

classrooms will also be using this strategy. There have

been some very interesting debates!

On Monday 21st of October, no students will be

required at school. Staff are participating in

professional learning focussed on developing effective

Professional Learning Communities. Glenn Kane, our

Regional PLC Manger and Marina Milich, Principal of

Koroit PS (Koroit PS is a leading school in this area) will

be leading this workshop for us.

Please note these awards will be presented at tomorrow’s assembly,

beginning at 3pm

00W - William Ward

For being a fantastic classroom helper and showing initiative by taking on

any jobs that need to be done without being asked.

0/1W - Owen Davies

For showing a growth mindset and acknowledging when challenging tasks

just need a little more time and effort. Well done Owen!

1/2D - Violet Brennan

For trying her personal best in all tasks and approaching challenges with a

positive mindset.

2A - Zaine McKenzie

For showing great Teamwork and Social Intelligence in the classroom

when setting up for Sounds-Write groups. Well done Zaine.

3/4M - Edie Clift

For showing her love of learning by using her initiative to stay organised in

and out of the classroom.

3/4T - Kitty Curtain

For her love learning shown throughout Writing and Numeracy sessions this

week, well done on a brilliant start to the term!

3/4S - Archie Thomas

For his dedication and enthusiasm to learning new things. Continue to be

a positive influence within the school community.

5/6S - Cassie Peterson

For your bubbly personality and assistance in the classroom. We value you

optimistic attitude!

5/6D - Thomas Ward

Having such a great attitude to school and learning and beginning to

show improved organisational skills.

5/6H - Tara Neal

It has been so pleasing to see you approach Maths with such enthusiasm

and persistence.

We have put a roster out for Term Four at the school office. We need at least two

helpers each Friday but The more the merrier!

We ask that parents that are volunteering to sign in at the school office and if

they have a working with children card to present it.

It is set up in the Rise Room.

Friday 11th October Jayne Lynch HELPER REQUIRED

Foundation 1/2’s : Welcome back to Term 4. We hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful

break. In Reading and Writing we have been learning about Music be-

cause of the Spring Music concert this Friday. In Maths we are continuing

with counting and place value work. Swimming starts next week so please

make sure consent forms and money have been returned to school.

Don't forget that as a Sun Smart School students need to wear hats this

term.

Grade 3/4’s :

Term 4, what a busy and productive term coming up. Camp is fast

approaching, please make sure you look over the required gear list.

Swimming lessons start week two on Wednesday and Thursday, could you

please check Xuno to see if permission has been given (different to pay-

ment). A reminder to all that school hats must be worn this term. In Reading

we are learning to Understand Figurative Language. In Numeracy we are

investigating symmetry. In Writing we are beginning to write persuasive

texts.

Grade 5/6’s :

Welcome back! It has been great to see the excitement upon the return to

school as we build up to the Melbourne Camp next week. Thanks to all the

families who have paid and filled out all the forms. We feel well-prepared

and look forward to the experiences ahead. Yesterday we converged to

discuss the importance of vigilance and safety in the city. We would

appreciate it if you continued these conversations and the sorts of things to

expect in an extremely busy environment that we’re not used to being in.

Welcome back to Term 4! Term 4 kicks off

with whole school swimming starting in

week 2 (the pool is undergoing

improvements). Please see your classroom

teachers if you need to confirm swimming

times for your child.

At the end of Term 3 we had 2 teams participate in the Brauer Netball fun

day. Our students had a fantastic day and their Netball certainly improved

throughout the day. A huge thankyou to those parents that were able to

attend and support on the day.

Regional Athletic Championships are on this Friday in Ballarat, good luck to

our qualifiers; Oscar Hill 800m, Jade King Shot Put, Georgia Hallam Hurdles,

Chloe Adams 1500m and Toby Watkinson 1500m.

We have had one of our students qualify for the State Cycling

Championships, good luck to Adam!

The 2020 Surf To Surf Fun Run is back on, 12th January. I have set up our

PFCS team again to attempt to win the Primary Schools Challenge.

Here is the link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35692&G=102565

There is an event for everyone, 10km,

6km, 6km walk and Lap of the Lake

3km. The more of our school

community that enters under our team,

the more of a chance we have to win a

great cash prize for sporting

equipment for our school. We have

won this challenge 6 years in a row!

Let’s try and keep the tradition going! Anyone can join our team, relatives

friends, community members.

Year 5/6s have the T-20 Cricket competition on Thursday 24th October, we

have entered 3 teams. It’s a great fun day of modified, fast paced cricket,

suitable for everyone. If there are any parents that would like to assist with a

team on the day, please let me know.

Brooke Green

Physical Education Co-ordinator

MEALS ON WHEELS

We are coming up for our second round of Meals on

Wheels.

Week 4 of Term 4 - October 28th to November 1st.

Please call the school or write down your name on the roster at the school office

if you are able to assist with this important program as there are still spots

available, we need four volunteers still.

All volunteers are required to have a current Working With Children Check, Drivers

Licence and Insurance, which all need to be sighted by the school as evidence.

DIRECT WEAR UNIFORM SHOP

Monday 25th November there will be a Direct Wear Uniform Shop in the school

hall at 8:30am till 10am. This is a Kinder Transition Day, so it is a great opportunity

for new families to have a look at and organise uniform for 2020.

3/4 AND 5/6 CAMPS

For those that still have outstanding money, consent forms or medical forms it

would be greatly appreciated that they were handed asap so that everything

can be finalised on numbers and expenses.

If your child is not attending the camp can you please notify the school office or

classroom teacher as soon as possible.

If you are unsure what is still require for the camp please check in with a teacher

or at the office.

SWIMMING PROGRAM

The swimming program is starting next week and we need consent and money

returned to the school office ASAP.

You can give consent and pay online on XUNO, but if you do not use XUNO or

have any problems with XUNO and need a paper copy of consent please come

into the office and we can help you out.

If you are unsure whether you have paid or not for swimming please call or see

someone at the office and we can let you know.

Term 4 - 2019 :

Warm up this winter with a $6 freshly prepared meal from our café

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). Each meal has a snack (baked

goods and fruit) and a main meal. We are excited to bring you the

winter menu that has been a selection of our best sellers. Michelle and Nicola have been

working hard in the café to keep our kids warm and full of fresh and wholesome foods

prepared each day. The café is a part of the school kitchen garden program and fits in

perfect with our 5 - star sustainability ethos with food being local and freshly prepared.

Keeping our food miles low, we shop locally at IGA, Sheehan’s butchers and Village

Bakery. We would like to acknowledge the very kind and very generous donations from

Shaw River Buffalo Cheese for the fabulous cheese. This brings our program alive and is

a wonderful contribution to making our café menu deliciously local.

SPECIAL DIETARY : You will notice that the meals have been allocated

according to diet preference. Please check the food offered especially if you

are putting in a term order, as we cannot accommodate all diet needs on all

meals. CAFÉ EXTRAS : If you would like to have an extra serve on any day

just add $2 to your order and let us know ( for example writing on an envelope

that you are having an extra serve). Please make sure that you LABEL YOUR

LUNCH ORDERS so that the office knows who it belongs to and for when you

want café. Eg On an envelope / plastic bag with the childs/children's names,

class/classes and the date they would like café ( eg Friday 28/6/19 )

WK Date Tuesday Wednesday Friday

1 7 Oct Egg and bacon muffins (DF)

2 14 Oct Cheesy scrolls (DF) Sausage Roll (V) Nachos(DF, GF, V)

3 21 Oct Salad wraps (DF,GF,V) Pesto pasta (DF,GF,V) Soft beef taco (V)

4 28 Oct Spaghetti bol (DF) Baked potatoes (GF, DF, V) Pizza (DF, V)

5 4 Nov Salad wrap (DF) Toasties (GF, DF, V) Nachos (V,DF)

6 11 Nov Pesto pasta (GF, DF, V) Pizza (GF, DF, V) Fried Rice (GF, V)

7 18 Nov Salad wraps (DF) Nachos (DF, V) Cheeseburgers (DF)

8 25 Nov Spaghetti bol (V) Toasties (DF) Pie day (pre-order required)

9 2 Dec Salad wrap (DF) Pizza scroll (GF, V) Nachos (V, DF)

10 9 Dec Fried rice (GF, DF, V) Sausage sizzle (GF) Baked potatoes (GF)

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

Open dates/times for Term 4 :

Fri 18th October 8:45-9:15am

Tues 29th October 3:15-3:45pm

Mon 4th November 11-11:30am

Fri 15th November 8:45-9:15am

Mon 25th November 11-1130am

Tues 10 December 8:45-9:15am and 3:15-3:45pm

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$$ WANT TO BUY $$

The second-hand uniform shop is

getting low on stock!

Any uniforms your child no longer

needs will be sure to find a home

with another family.

Uniforms for donation can be left at the school office, or

come and see us when the uniform shop is open and we

will buy your uniform items from you.

PFCS Organic Cotton Polo Shirt Orders for Term 4

--- A choice for skin health, the environment and fair trade ---

A bulk order for school Organic Cotton Polo Shirts (long and short

sleeved), embroidered with the PFCS logo, is being organised this term.

There will be an opportunity to try the shirts on your child/ren and place

orders at the Wellbeing Room (ask at the office for directions, if needed)

on Tuesday 22nd Oct 3.30-4pm.

Please message any orders to Carli Reeve on 0409 323 318 by Friday 25th

October.

Short Sleeved Polo Shirts $25 (+ $1 postage)

Long Sleeved Polo Shirts $27 (+ $1 postage)

Blessed Earth also has other (unembroidered) organic cotton clothing in

our navy school colour that you might find useful. They are available to

buy directly through their website or can be added to your polo shirt or-

der. Their Navy Socks are great and only cost $3. The Navy Skivvies and

thicker open legged Navy Tracksuit Pants with pockets are also approved

PFCS uniform items.

https://blessedearth.com.au/collections/childrens-organic-wear

Port Fairy Theatre Group

The stories selected for the performance include adaptions of Aesop’s Fa-

bles:

The Dog and the Bone

The Tortoise and the Hare

The Lion and the Mouse

The Fox and the Grapes

For PFCS students, the initial practice sessions will take place in the library.

Then it will move to the Lecture Hall.

The date for the play reading is the 14th October and auditions will be on

the 21st October, both of these take place in the Library at 3:30pm.

At the auditions, we will need to receive contact details for the children

involved. The Theatre Group has secured photocopy rights and negotiated

performance fees.

We will need parental permission to video auditions and to take promotion-

al photos for publicity purposes.

We will get the students to fill out nametags for readings and auditions.

Parents/custodians can involve themselves in a variety of ways, e.g

costumes, backstage, supervision, transport, make-up, publicity etc.

All adults involved will need a “Working with Children” Voluntary Status

Certification.

The Pantomime is to be performed on the 11th & 12th January 2020.

Tricia and Linda-Mary are the contact people and their details are:

Tricia – 0439 884 120 Lynda-Mary – 0417 159 608

We look forward to working together when displaying the students’ talents

and bringing local organisations together to foster harmonious community

connections.

There is also a possibility that the Theatre Group may enter a float for the

Moyneyana parade on New Year’s Eve. Students would have the

opportunity to participate in this.

Warrnambool Little Athletics

Athletics competition, coaching and fun for kids aged 5-15 years. All track & field events.

Information Day: Sunday October 13th, 11.00am - 1.00pm

Information and Come and Try (for new and returning parents/carers and kids)

New Season commences: Friday, October 18th, 5.00 - 7.30pm

(registered athletes only)

Brauerander Park Caramut Road, Warrnambool

For further details visit our website www.warrnamboollac.com.au

REMINDER FOR SPRING MUSIC GALA PERFORMANCE

A big thank you again to parents who were able to bring their children to

the holiday workshops. Children who are able to perform on Saturday evening will have a

fantastic experience with the full orchestra and adult chorus.

Please let the office know by return via Xuno, advice note or phone, if your child is attend-

ing the rehearsals on Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning. Also if they will be per-

forming on Saturday evening. There is one complementary adult ticket available for each

child. Mrs Beekhof needs to know the numbers please!!

The ABC videoed some rehearsals with children in Port Fairy and with the orchestra and

adult choir in Ballarat over the holidays. This has been condensed into a short clip that will

appear ABC News Breakfast on Saturday morning. Sorry have not got exact time but it will

run several times across the broadcast.