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Friday 2nd June
- Divisional Soccer - selected students
Monday 5th June
- Professional Practice Day - no students at school
Tuesday 6th June
- Regional Cross Country - St Arnaud - qualified students
Monday 12th June
- Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Monday 19th June
- Divisional Football & Netball - selected students
Friday 23rd June
- Last day of Term 2 - 2:30pm finish
CROSS COUNTRY
We still have students participating and progressing at the next level of the inter-school cross country runs. They will be competing at St Arnaud on 6th June. Again we wish them all the very best.
MAY THE FOURTH WAS WITH US
Our Star Wars-themed dress up day raised $82.00 towards the purchase of Gravitrax. Students had a wonderful day re-enacting characters from the various warring factions from the Star Wars saga. Please don’t ask me who those forces are but I could identify multiple and various Darth Vaders, Yodas, Wookies, Princesses, Jedi Knights and Storm Troopers. The feedback from most students was very positive and light saber injuries were minor.
PREP - YEAR 2 TABLOID SPORTS
Friday’s activities were organised by our P.E. Teacher Sam, the PE Network and Elphinstone principal Brendan Stewart. The participants had a wonderful time and were assisted in their activities by 5/6B students from Winters Flat. We received some lovely compliments from other participating schools.
TRIVIA NIGHT THANKS
Our Trivia night was a great success and raised about $2000.00 towards sound reduction for the Hall.
The combined efforts of the Community Engagement and Fundraising committees in the lead up was amazing and resulted in an enjoyable and profitable social gathering. The Teachers’ Pets did not disappoint. ?
I would like to recognise the efforts of the following people:
Hosts: Kate McDonald & Polly Cotton
Bar: Rhani and Shera (and Alyssa)
Platters: Kirsty, Helen K
Cakes/refreshments: Kirsty, Fiona
Admin/infrastructure: Kitty, Fiona
Flowers: Claire R
Glasses: Rani K
Sound system: Edd
Set-up: Sarah D, Hermione, Daniel & Annabelle
Blind Auction prize donations: Tallace, Bron & ASQ
Other donations and contributions: Jill P, Harcourt Valley Wines, Tap Room, Theatre Royal (Letitia)
Pack-up: Shera, Rhani, Fiona, Kitty, Jamie, Helen K
MOTHERS, PARENTS AND CARERS DAY STALL
Once again a fabulous opportunity for children to source that special gift. Thank you Kirsty, Lisa and Erin and to all who donated gifts for the stall.
AFTERNOON/TWILIGHT WORKING BEE LAST FRIDAY
Many thanks to Blair, Helen K, Daniel T, Mark N, Helen W and Fiona for their time and assistance weeding, sweeping and tidying to get the school looking great for today’s Open Morning. Winters Flat in Autumn is wonderful – if you get the chance come and wander through our beautiful grounds.
EDUCATION WEEK OPEN MORNING TODAY
It was lovely to welcome new and returning families for our open morning today. It was also a treat to welcome our colleague Keenan Lucas back for one of his favourite jobs – advocating for our school, and the chance to meet his new baby Angus.
Kitty and Vicki were on hand to provide parent perspectives and a team of students: Angus, Ava Eisa, Georgie, Ginger, Indi and Jimmy were there as assistant tour guides.
Freshly-made scones and baked goods were provided by Karen M, Helen W and Fiona and other refreshments were sponsored by OSH Club who were on hand to provide information about our before and after school care program.
I was immensely proud of our students and staff today and thankful to be principal of this wonderful school.
EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF DAY – MAY 16TH
Across Victoria yesterday, Education Support Staff were being celebrated with this year’s slogan “We get the job done”. Teachers join with me in saying “we know you do, and we couldn’t do our job without you!” We thank you for everything you do for our students and for us!
SORRY DAY FRIDAY 26TH MAY
Prior to Reconciliation Week, our senior students will be attending a ceremony hosted by Castlemaine Secondary College. Next Friday morning, Stanley (Year 6) has volunteered to speak at the this event.
RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 MAY – 3 JUNE
Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
This year’s theme is Be a Voice for Generations.
The theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, learn, work and socialise.
We hope to focus on the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations in the future, to act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.
BIRTHDAYS
Elan - 7 in the third week of May
Lok – 8 in the third week of May
Arlo -11 in the last week of May
Abel - 11 in the last week of May
Kaelyn - 10 in the last week of May
Katie - in the last week of May
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hip Hip: Hooray
Hooray: Hip Hip
FREE RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS
With the recent rise in case numbers in Mt Alexander, please be aware that free rapid antigen tests are available from the office.
Testing is strongly recommended for students and staff who are symptomatic.
After doing the tests at home, if it is positive, you are advised to:
- let the school know
- keep your child at home for 7 days
- contact the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398.
Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal.
OSH Club Promotion
Congratulations to the two winners of the OSH Club Raffle: Alana & Violet.
Trivia Night
Trivia night was a blast! A big thanks to Polly & Kate for being such fantastic hosts.
Thank you also to everyone from the Fundraising & Community Engagement Committees along with everyone else who chipped in to bring it together.
PJ
Zoe - Care for Self
Aurora - Care for others
1/2W
Harriet - Care for others
Hermione - Care for self
This week in the Kitchen and Garden..........
What we're cooking in the kitchen this fortnight...
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Potato, Leek and Silverbeet Spiral Pies
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Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
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Fresh Pasta with Broccoli and Basil Pesto
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Chickpea, Beetroot and Pumpkin Salad
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Quince Upside Down Cake
Chefs of the week:
3/4H: Louisa and James
4/5C: Ginger, Athene, Sid, Angus
5/6B: Michael, Indi, Aurora
Remember the recipes are available on our school website, so you can try them at home.
Kitchen volunteers
We would love some kitchen helpers in our cooking classes. They are held fortnightly on Mondays (even weeks), and every Wednesday, between 11:25am & 1:25pm.
What you can expect from a class: Students work in six groups to make six different dishes. Once a group finishes 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 and Vaccination Certificate. Please contact the Karen or Kitty in the office if you would like to volunteer.
Gardeners of the week:
3/4H: Kaelyn
4/5C: Sid
5/6B: Michael & Levi
Cath & Terry
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden
We understand how hard it can be to form Autistic community and learn how to support Autistic students and their families, especially in rural Victoria.
That's why we are starting Sensory Sanctuary Neurodiversity Affirming Arts Festival with more than 100 events run by 70% Autistic and neurodivergent hosts including workshops tailored to preschoolers, primary schoolers, youth and adults; parent and carer wellbeing support groups; parent and professional development sessions; an interactive sensory play; and community events such as the Psycho Social Masquerade, Lantern Parade and Superhero Flash Mob Mission. All in the one super accessible location, Castlemaine Goods Shed right next to Castlemaine train station during the June- July school holidays. If you need cheap accommodation, Big4 is just around the corner - easy walking distance. Tickets may be claimable on NDIS.
