Friday 15th November

• Year 2/3H - Healthy Waterways Day excursion - see XUNO

Tuesday 19th November

• 2025 Prep Transition #1 - 2:15pm-3:15pm

Monday 25th November

• Assembly 2:45pm - 4/5/6C presenting

Tuesday 26th November

• 2025 Prep Transition #2 - 2:15pm-3:15pm

Tuesday 3rd December

• 2025 Prep Transition #3 - 2:15pm-3:15pm

Thursday 5th December

• End of year performance & family night!

Monday 9th December

• Assembly 2:45pm - 2/3H presenting

Tuesday 10th December

• 2025 Prep Transition #4 - 10:00am-12:00pm
• Whole school Step-Up Day - 10:00am-12:00pm

Thursday 12th December

• Year 6 Graduation - 5:30pm-8:30pm - more details to follow

Monday 16th December

• Assembly 2:45pm - Year 6 Students presenting
• Mangoes arriving this week!

Wednesday 18th December

• Student reports available on XUNO

Friday 20th December

• Last Day of Term 4 - 1:30pm finish

SWPBS

This week we are celebrating the following students for receiving 20 Care Crow Cards!

Their achievements were announced at Monday’s assembly, and they have each received a certificate. They are also entitled to select a reward acknowledging their individual achievement.

Congratulations to:

• Mark P/1J
• Hermione 2/3H
• Odessa 2/3H
• Ned 2/3H
• Sidney 2/3H

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SPORTS NEWS

The Winters Flat PS mixed tennis team played so well at the Regional Championships on October 31st! They made it to the final and narrowly missed out on winning, instead bringing home the Runners Up pennant!

Congratulations to the following students for going so far on behalf of the school:

• Atticus
• Tanmay
• Jimmy
• Abel
• Lucinda
• Jaya
• Angus N
• Jasmine

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Congratulations too, to Aurora, for making it to the State Championships in high jump last week! We wish her well in future athletic pursuits.

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HEALTHY WATERWAYS DAY LEANGANOOK TRACK, CHEWTON

On Friday 2/3H, will be attending an outing to a section of Forest Creek, in Chewton, to participate in a fun day of learning and activities.

This day has been organised by ResourceSmart Schools and other partners.

The 2/3 class have been participating in the River Detectives program with Terry and Serena. We hope they have a wonderful time!

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BREAKFAST CLUB – WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS

The food is provided – it’s just a matter of being available to serve the students who come to the kitchen. Times would ideally be from 8:15am – 8:45am on any day that suits you. Please let us know if you can spare some time!

Family home care packages are also available. Please see Karen in the office for further information.

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are welcome in every classroom, as well as the Kitchen/Garden and specialist areas. Reading helpers in the JLC are always welcome, too!

If you have the time and inclination, please let us know.

Volunteers at school must have a Working with Children Check.

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BIRTHDAYS

November

Tanmay turned 11 last week

Kiki turned 6 last weekend

Sid L turns 8 this week

Raphy turns 6 this week

Lockie turns 8 this week

Tamas turns 8 this week

Lucas turns 6 next week

Rori B M turns 7 next week

Louisa turns 11 next week

Soren turns 11 next week

Jaya turns 10 in the last week of November

Karen and Michelle have birthdays in the last week of November

Hip Hip: Hooray

Hip Hip: Hooray

Hooray: Hip Hip

Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal.

Mango Fundraiser Update – Important please read

The Mango Fundraiser has informed us that their crops have matured earlier than expected this year. Our original delivery date was going to be December 16th but will now be the week before (beginning 9^th December). We understand this is very disappointing as some of you were wanting your mangoes closer to Christmas. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause you and your customers. 

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Grade 2/3 Healthy Waterways Excursion

This Friday, November 15th, Grade 2/3 students will be participating in Healthy Waterways Day, along with students from other local schools.

Nalderun, Resource Smart, River Detectives, Connecting Country, Post Office Hill Action Group, Castlemaine Landcare, Parks Victoria, Coliban Water, Water Watch, and the EPA are all coming together to run a series of fun learning events by Forest Creek, in Chewton. 

Chewton Primary students will also be sharing their learning about water bugs and their project to keep dog poo out of the creek. 

Activities will include:

• Welcome to Country
• Nalderun Caring for Water
• Water quality testing
• Water bug analysis
• Native bird 'treasure hunt'
• Dog Poop Protest display on findings and action
• Importance of vegetation and protecting the riparian zone of the creek
• Storm Water drain awareness
• Nature Journaling

Please ensure you have approved your child's involvement by Friday!

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Grade 2/3 Bike Hike

To celebrate the end of their year together, Grade 2/3 students will be going on a bike ride from school to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, on Monday December 9th.

Parent volunteers to accompany the group by bike or on foot would be much appreciated! Please contact the office if you can help.

If your child is not a confident or competent bike rider, please get in touch, as we can arrange for alternative transport via cargo bike or walking.

Sausages in bread and ice-cream will be provided for students at the Gardens.

Please see Xuno for more details, and to approve and pay for this excursion.

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SLC Pool Party

As part of their end of year class party, students in Years 4-6 are going to the Chewton Pool! 

Students will leave school at 10.00am and travel by bus to the pool.

Parents will need to collect their child/ren from the pool at 1:30pm.

Please see Xuno for more deatils, and to approve and pay for this excursion.

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Student Absences

Before the end of the school year, please pop onto XUNO and check if your child/ren have any unexplained absences and provide reasons for them. Recording attendances and reasons is a legal requirement for schools and we appreciate your support in recording these accurately.

Karen Mahoney & Rosie Annear

Office

This week in the Kitchen and Garden..........

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What we're cooking in the kitchen this fortnight...

Yum!!!

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Chefs of the week:

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Kitchen volunteers:

We always love kitchen helpers in our cooking classes!

They are held fortnightly on Mondays (even weeks - 4/5/6C), and every Wednesday (even weeks - 4/5/6B; odd weeks - 2/3H), between 11:25am & 1:25pm.

The Prep/1 classes will have a special cooking class each term.

P/1J has had their final cooking class for the year.

P/1R has the last cooking session on Monday December 2nd!

Kitchen helpers for these classes would be particularly helpful - please let the office know if you'd like to volunteer!

What you can expect from a class:

Students work in groups to make seasonal dishes, using produce from our garden. Once a group finishes preparing their dish, they clean up their bench, do dishes, and set the tables. Around 1:00pm, we all sit down together and share the meal.

Volunteers will need to sign in via the visitors log in the office and show their WWCC. Please contact the office if you have any questions or would like to volunteer! 

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Congratulations to all students who entered work into the Castlemaine Show!

It was wonderful to see so many students keen to put their work out for the community to see. Many students were able to attend the Show and see their work on display.

Those who did not viewed the 'mini exhibition' of the artworks in the Art room when the Show was over.

We look forward to more students participating next year!

Congratulations to the Winters Flat mixed tennis team for making it through to the Regional Tournament in Swan Hill and for being Runners Up in that competition! 

Thank you, too, to Sam, and parents Kirsty and Giselle, for driving and supporting the team on the day!

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Congratulations to Aurora for making it through to to the State Finals in 12-13 girls' High Jump in Melbourne last week, and giving it her best!

Last Friday, the Prep and Grade 1 students had a HUGE day - first heading out to Harcourt to play kickball (though it was a bit cold and wet!), before having their special dinner and sleepover at school. The Prep students head home after dinner and the Grade 1s get to stay at school for the night! 

Everyone had a GREAT time!

Thank you to all the families who helped with dinner and breakfast!

2/3H is having a great time participating in the River Detectives program! 

They spend time on the banks of Campbells Creek in an outdoor classroom setting, doing hands-on learning about river ecosystems. Students enjoy discovering different river bugs, testing water quality, and learning about the significance of Aboriginal respect for the land. They also explore native and introduced plant and animal species, helping them appreciate the balance and complexities of local habitats.

A regular highlight is observing the various water bugs collected directly from water samples from the creek. Each student is completing an inquiry project on their favourite water bug, bringing their learning to life through research and creativity.

This program sparks a deep curiosity about nature and environmental responsibility and provides students with another opportunity for learning outside the classroom. 

To learn more about River Detectives, check out their webpage here.

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