28th March, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 9 E: Riddells.creek.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Newsletters: http://rcpsadmin13.global2.vic.edu.

au Phone: 03 5428 7277 Fax 03 5428 6981 69-77 Main Rd Riddells Creek Vic 3431

School Diary
Apr 15th 24th Term 2 Begins District Cross Country School Anzac Day Service 10.30am 25th May 2nd 14th 16th June 28th Term 2 Ends School Council Naplan Week Curriculum Day Anzac Day

Hi Everyone,

RIDDELL WRAP

I cant believe we are at the end of our first term in 2013. We have certainly managed to fit a lot in in a few short weeks. On Tuesday the whole school turned Japanese to celebrate the beginning of our Japanese language and culture programme. We began the day together with a drum and guitar duo which was very interactive and entertaining. Students participated in a range of Japanese activities throughout the day and enjoyed a lunch of sushi rolls. It was a fantastic day. Special thanks must go to Cathie McCulloch for organising and coordinating the event. Last week at our School Council AGM we thanked and farewelled retiring Councillors Simone Fisher, Luke Goodman and Dorothy Giusti. Nigel Worne is the newly elected School Council President. Other office bearers are Jude Ellis Vice President, Travis Barry Treasurer and Anna Paul Secretary. I would like to thank all School Councillors for their commitment to the school. It is mentioned elsewhere, but on Sunday we had an enormously productive working bee/maintenance morning. It is absolutely amazing what a few people can achieve in a few hours. Thank you all so much. There may be a few things happening in the grounds over the break, keep your eye out for developments. I hope everyone has a very happy and safe Easter break, especially if you are on the roads travelling. I am heading to Mildura for a few days on the Murray, cant wait! Holidays are always a prime time for mischief making in school grounds, if you notice anything untoward around the school, please contact the local police. Cheers,

Its OK to be away! Attendance 18/03/13 22/03/13

Class

Total days Absent

Kim Ryan Principal

P.S Last Friday we were treated to another 3pm Project by MJF. The production goes from strength to strength and I saw lots of talent for our performance later in the year. A fantastic effort!

BAP BGR BLC BSD BSS

100

2 7 1 3 5 2 1 1 1 2

98 94.1 99 97 96.1 98 99 99 99 98.4

Parent Club
Thank you to the volunteers who fetched classes and inspected heads for head lice last week; out of close to 300 children, only 7 were found to have eggs and 2 had lice. If you received a notice about eggs or lice please try to keep on top of treatment. Because of the helpers, the inspections were all done by snack time. We raised $232 from hot cross bun vouchers well done everyone we hope you enjoy your toasted buttered buns over the weekend. The second part of fund raising over Easter is the chocolate raffle prizes which will be drawn at assembly, 2pm on Thursday 28th March. Be there!

BTR MCD MCL MGP MGS MJF MNG MPD

District Cross Country

Wednesday 24th April Tony Clarke Reserve Macedon Times to be advised. Grade 3-6 Students attending are listed in the Performance Centre and the Melaleuca Gallery. Any Parents who can assist on the day to please see me. Claire Davis Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher Sports Coordinator

Maintenance Morning 23rd March

A big thank you to the 9 families who turned out on a bright and sunny day. Whilst there were many hands there were some dedi cated individuals who went above and beyond providing vehicles/trailers/ tools etc. A special thanks to the Tinworth family for the use of their tractor, the Locketts for coordinating the slide removal and the Ben Claydon and Nigel Worne team with the chook shed demolition, Heide Hanson, Angela Dempsey, Vicki Turner and Mandy Stevens did an awesome job in the garden, pruning and tidying up. Thank you Leith for ably organising the activities and the Picking family taking all the tree prunings and rubbish !! Of course, a big thank you to all the students who came along too to help out and make sure the mums and dads stayed on task! So much was achieved and I think everyone went away feeling pleased with the effort.

RIDDELL WRAP

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Community Diary April 2nd - School Holiday Program Woodend Neighborhood 4th 6th

House. For more info please call 5427 1845 Teddy Bears Picnic 11.30am - 2.30pm Gisborne Adventure Playground. BYO Picnic & rug. Raising Funds & awareness for Downs Syndrome VIC. Enquires: 0407217027

8th & Hoopsmart Basketball Camp 9.30am3pm 9th

You Can Do It Awards!

BTR BSD BLC MCD MCL MPD MNG Ashlee Evans Joel Canning Adam Horton Lauren Cocks Georgia Barry Lachlan Arlow Jesse Horton

Boys/Girls 614 years Cost: $95 (early bird price) Register at: hoopsmart.com.au Enquiries: 0406 488313 Sunbury Super Netball Clinic 11am12.30pm Boardman Stadium Players $26.50 (6-16 years) Coachers $26.50 Register Online: vuwesternlightning.vnl.com.au Gisborne Secondary College Information Evening 7pm. Melton Road. Enquiries:
gisborne.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 5428 3691

13th

30th
The group:

You Can Do It Star of the Week

Margaret Holburt (Abbeys Mum) I would like to give a huge thankyou to Margaret for spending her time covering new books for the library this term. If anyone else would like to help in term 2 I would be most grateful. Im at school on Mondays and Thursdays and my office is off Mr Fishers (MJF) classroom. Thanks Jennie Ballard Library Technician

Removed the red slide in preparation for the arrival and installation of the new equipment Trimmed, cut and pruned trees and shrubs all the way around the main school building and inner field area.

Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House April 3rd: 1-3pm Sewing for Teens. $10 Thursday 4th April & Thursday 11th April: 10-12noon Storytelling and craft. $5 Teddy Bear Picnic in the Lions Park: 20th April 9.30-11am FREE. Kids Yoga: Term 2. 4-5pm. Register at the Neighbourhood House for all activities. PH: 5428 7836. 59 Main Rd, Riddells Creek.

Demolished the disused chicken pen and opened this area up for student play, with special thanks to Ben and his winch!.

Removal of hard rubbish, soft fall area reshaping and filling in trip hazards. The list of general maintenance activities remains long and we look forward to next terms maintenance morning. Nigel Worne for School Council

Reminder!
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AUSKICK Registrations on-line open. MUST register on-line. Register before April 15 to receive 4 free tickets to an AFL game. Co-ordinator still required, contact Nic Hagan (0478 878 905) if interested. No co-ordinator, no Auskick. Guinea Pigs for sale. 1 month old very cute and tame! See Shannon MCD 0414413807

Sandy Says!!!
A smile breaks down most barriers.