TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH

Weekly newsletter of
TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 21 17
th
July, 2014

CALENDAR
Monday 21
st
July - School Council Meeting 6pm in the Library
Saturday 26
th
July - Tootgarook Community Market 1H rostered
Sunday 27
th
July Friday 1
st
August Tootgarook/Sorrento Ski Camp @ Mt Buller
Wednesday 13
th
August - Girls Footy
- Boy Netball



WELCOME BACK FOR TERM 3
I would like to extend a warm welcome back to our 238 students currently enrolled, and their
families. I hope the many bleak afternoons over the holiday break afforded some down time to
recharge the batteries and prepare for the term ahead. We have another busy term planned, so
please take a few minutes each week to scan the newsletter for important upcoming events and
times.

CHESS CLUB
As part of our lunchtime activities program, many children take up the opportunity to use the large
outdoor chess set. Whilst this tends to happen on an informal basis between students, we
are regularly approached by external providers who come into schools to teach skills
and organise tournaments within and between schools. The providers work on a user
pays system each term.
If you would like your child to participate in a more formalised chess program at
lunchtimes, and would be willing to fund this participation, could you please drop me an email at
tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au and I will investigate further, if there is sufficient interest.

Student Safety Please take the time to regularly remind your child/ren about safety, especially when
going to and from school. Here are the important points to mention:
Do not to talk to strangers and never accept a ride from a stranger, or accept lollies
or gifts from a stranger.
Immediately report any issue or problem you may have when going to or from school,
to your mum, dad, or to your teacher, the Principal, Assistant Principal or office staff.
Always get permission from mum or dad before going to play with a friend after school and
always let mum and dad know where you will be and what time you will be home.

We advise that, wherever possible, children should travel to or from school with an adult or with their friends,
rather than travel alone.

To our market helpers from 2J for Saturday 28
th
June Leza + Kayden
Dixon, Danny, Dieter, Tahlia, Wayde, Christine Young, Andrew Wallace,
Sylvia Williams, Sandra Code, Colin Moorhouse, Colin Clements, Leanne
McLeod, Donna Johnstone, Samantha Brasier, Lisa Bateman, Li Ling Kao,
Kate McNeill, Evie Frey, Maria Dingwall, Leigh Hahn. Our next market is
Saturday 26
th
July with 1H rostered on.

Working With Children Checks
From early April 2014, cardholders who are required to renew their WWC Check will no longer need
to go to Australia Post to lodge a paper form and present their current card. From this time,
cardholders will go to the WWC Check website to complete their renewal application online
and, if applying for an Employee Check, pay the fee using a credit card. The online renewal
process Cardholders will be notified by SMS, letter or email 28 days before their WWC
Check is due to expire. It is important for cardholders to keep their contact details up to
date so that they receive this important reminder.
After receiving a notification, individuals continuing to do child-related work should go to MyCheck on the
WWC Check website and apply to renew their Check. Cardholders will be asked to register with MyCheck if
they have not already done so. Once logged in to MyCheck, cardholders will be prompted to confirm or update
their personal contact and work details, complete the online form and, if applying for an Employee Check, pay
the non-refundable $102.70 fee.
More information, an FAQ guide to online renewals will be available in 'Publications' under 'Resources' on the
WWC Check website. Or contact the Customer Support Line on 1300 652 879 8.30am 5.00pm weekdays
except public holidays. http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
The school needs to have on record a copy of a current Working With Children Check to enable any adult to be
involved within the classroom or any other school activity.




Students will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.
Prep B Mr Cappadona Hannah McCormack for being a good listener and a hard worker.
Prep P Mrs Prossor Tayah Johnstone welcome to Tootgarook and for being a great listener.
1H Mrs Hughes Alex Dickson for trying really hard to stay focused on his work and not being distracted by
those around him. He is also making some good choices both in the classroom and playground. Keep it up Alex.
1P Miss Perkins Daizy Grinter for her wonderful home learning on Mathletics and Reading Eggs. Well
done.
2B Mrs Clements Ella Giarrusso for working quickly, quietly and well and for writing an extra story when
her first was finished.
2J - Mrs Johnstone Emmie Li Moylan for her positive attitude to all learning tasks, asking lots of questions
and trying her best at all times!
3/4T Miss Withers Emiley McKenzie - she always follows through on her classroom responsibilities and has
had a positive start to the term. Keep smiling Emiley, youre a pleasure to have in the classroom.
3/W Ms Walton Dakota White for her achievements in English. Dakota always has a huge smile for
everyone.
4/5S Miss Staley Cohen Baigent-Hughes- welcome back to Tootgarook! We are very excited to have you in
our grade.
5Q Miss QuintinWell done Biancah Hopcroft. It's great to see you participating in the girls football team. I
can see you're giving it everything you've got- Keep it up!
6B Ms Ward Zack Lizio for always completing classwork, co-operating with all class members and
contributing to class discussions with thoughtful comments and questions.
Art / Craft Miss Davey Kayley Hazendonk 3/4W for working hard on her applique design. Looking really
good Kayley, cant wait to see it finished.
Music Mrs Young Chelsea Forster 4/5S welcome to the School Band! Finally the band will have a guitar
player and you art it! Keep practising. We are all excited to have you in the band!















Active After School Communities
Tuesday- AFL from Tuesday 29
th
July
Thursday- Basketball from Thursday 31
st
July
Forms available from office Friday morning from 8.30am



WOW! Family Life & Rye Lions Club Free
Mens BBQ Breakfast
Friday July 25 @ 8a.m on school grounds.
Dont forget to please present this coupon
for your free bacon and egg roll!





Frog Dreaming
Mens Support Group
A support and information group for men - examining their role and common problems that
men face in 2014.
Come and share your experiences in a supportive and relaxed environment.
This group is for men who feel alone and isolated and for those wanting to change their behaviour and find
more positive ways of interacting with partners, children and or family and friends.

Where: Family Life, 10 Carmichael St, Tootgarook Time: 9:00 to 11:00 am
When: Thursdays - Commencing 31 July 2014 Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Individual counselling with a qualified counsellor is available on the same day after 11.30 am by appointment.
For more information to join the group or to obtain individual counselling please call Adam at Family Life on
9770 0650 or email: info@familylife.com.au

EMA
If you were not eligible for EMA during the first semester but now have a current
Healthcare Card or Pension Card which was valid on the 14
th
July or you are new to
our school - please see Fran or Judy at the School Office to fill in a form and
present your Health Care Card.