LAST WEEK OF TERM 3

We were thrilled to see the return of just under half the school last Friday. For those students still at home participating in remote and flexible learning, we send our best wishes and thanks for your perseverance. Term 3 ends this Friday at the early time of 2:30pm. Once again I thank all staff for adapting to the changes of student attendance and having the flexibility and professionalism to provide a meaningful program in a range of circumstances.

The news about how we commence next term will be communicated to families via XUNO and email as soon as we know.

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WHOLE SCHOOL EXCURSION – REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE

Following numerous postponements of our excursion to the Melbourne Museum we are now hoping to take the school to the Ballarat Wildlife Park on Wednesday 13^th October (Week 2). Details have been put onto XUNO today. Please see the office section of this newsletter for further information.

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SWIMMING PROGRAM TERM 4

The swimming program will commence in Term 4 at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre. More information to come via XUNO next term.

• 25^th – 29^th October - Year 1- Year 3  (Week 4)
• 8^th – 12^th November- Year 4 – Year 6 (Week 6)

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THE CROWS NEST OPENING SOON

The SWPBS universal reward system is almost ready to launch. Next term, the Crows Nest will open where children can cash in their Class Dojo and Golden Feathers for tangible objects, healthy edible treats, experiences and activities.

Watch this space once school resumes and we roll out the rewards acknowledging positive behaviour in all aspects of school life.

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CASTLEMAINE EVENTS

COscars Youth Film Competition – deadline extended

Due to the current COVID lockdown, the deadline for entries to the COscars Youth Film Competition has been extended to midnight on Sunday 3 October.

Winners and selected entries will be presented at an outdoor film festival which has been rescheduled to Friday 15^th October at the Village Square, Castlemaine.

Prizes will be given to the winning film in each category:

Snapshot:

8-13 years                   $50 cash

14-18 years                 $50 cash

18-25 years                 $50 cash

Short:

8-13 years                   $100 cash

14-18 years                 $100 cash

18-25 years                 $100 cash

Short Film (8-25 years):  $150 cash

The film competition entry form and rules can be downloaded at https://mountalexandershireyouth.com.au/events/

For more info contact Shannon on 0429 369 894 or youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

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BIRTHDAYS

Harry–in the third week of September

Felix – 12 in the third week of September

Karen - in the third week of September

Hermione – 6 in the fourth week of September

Lily – 9 in the fourth week of September

Hip Hip:  Hooray

Hip Hip:  Hooray

Hooray: Hip Hip

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Suzanne Kinnersly

Principal