13th June, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 18 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
June 14th Assembly 3pm MCD 17th Student Led Conferences Week 21st Assembly 3pm MCL

Hi Everyone,
Thank you to everyone who helped make our athletics day last Friday a success. Despite the weather there was plenty of enthusiasm, sportsmanship and personal bests on the day. If you get a chance to visit Melaleuca Unit and stand outside MJF you will be able to hear recordings of our students retelling an ancient story. Technology is a wonderful thing. Speaking of technology, I have received information from a couple of separate companies who develop iphone and android apps for schools. Would this be useful? Is it something our Communications Team should consider? Let me know. Student Led Conferences will be held next week. This is an opportunity for your child to showcase their learning from the first semester and set some goals for the second semester. If you have missed out on booking online, please call the office to arrange a time. Please note that these are not interviews, so if you wish to discuss your childs social, emotional, academic or health needs with their teacher, you will have to make a separate interview, day and time. Conferences for students will run for 15 minutes each. I have attached a separate information sheet so that you can make the most of this time. We look forward to seeing you at this important event in your childs school year. Thank you to all the families who supported the Woolworths Earn and Learn program. A special thankyou to the Wadden family who collected 27 sheets! An awesome achievement.

RIDDELL WRAP

24th School Reports will be sent home this week. 25th Grade 5/6 Camp 26th 28th KidsMatter/ ParentsMatter Coffee Morning. 9-10am Multi Purpose Room 28th Assembly 2pm MGS Term 2 Ends 2.30pm July 15th Term 3 Begins

Dates for the 5/6 Camp are: Tuesday 25th June and Wednesday 26th June. Payments for the Grade 5/6 Camp are due no later than 18/06/13. Please pay as soon a possible

Kim Ryan Principal

You Can Do It Awards!

BGR BLC BAP BSS MJF MGS MCL MNG MGP MCD Owen Arthur Henry Broome Darcy Collier Jack McGovern Joy Yeomans Ben Radford Jack Emmerson Abbey Picking All Students Jack McKenna Elizabeth Barry

You Can Do It
Stars of the Week!
To all the parent helpers for helping out at the Athletics Carnival last Friday! A Big Thankyou!

Parent Club
Upon review of the regular membership of Parent Club it appears we are all oldies! Grade 2 -6 parents only. Prep and Grade 1 mums and dads, where are you???!!! Your mission, should you chose to accept it, is to come along to our next parent club meeting and say hello. We need the youthful enthusiasm of new parents to join our band of merry mums (and dads, grannies, aunties and uncles) in the quest to support our children, raise money and definitely have fun at the same time. Our next meeting is at 2pm in the art room on Friday June 21st.. come see what all the talk is about.

Gateways Programs Term 3.

Detectives in Time. Participants will be involved in three history based enrichment and extension workshops created and presented by a talented team at G.A.T.E.WAYS. The Gifted And Talented Education provider. There will be lots of hands on activities and discovery fun. Workshops will be conducted at Southern Cross Grammar, Caroline Springs Years 1,2 and 3 are on Wednesday 31 July. 4,5 and 6 Thursday 1 August. These programs are provided to enable gifted and talented students the opportunity to work with like-minded students. The programs cost $93 and parents are responsible for getting students to and from the venue. If you have a budding young historian, would like more information and wish to have your child considered for the program please see me at school or phone the office 5428 7277. Dorothy Giusti Attendance 03/06/13 - 07/06/13
June 14th

RIDDELL WRAP

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Community Diary
Carolyn Robbs Retirement Function Newham Primary School 6pm Info & RSVP Maree 5423 5293 Riddells Creek Farmers Markets at Riddells Creek Primary School. Gisborne Thunder Club Night at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre 5pm $3 door fee (free to new members) Mens Health Week Expo Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House. 1-3pm. 5428 7836 Riddells Creek Kindergarten parent committee presents an afternoon Food & Wine 2-6pm Seasons Bistro. Tickets $35 .Includes wine tastings, door prizes, silent action, For info and tickets contact Kristie 0418322809 or Kylie 0488226681. Making it Possible parent workshop 9.30am - 2.45 pm The Lotus Conference Room, McIvor Motor Inn Bendigo. Info 9818 2000.

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BANKSIA LOST PROPERTY

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July 16th

Riddells Creek Netball Ass. Registration Day for Winter/Spring Comp. 4-6pm Leisure Centre. Ages: Preps up. Contact: Annie 0414 413 807/Leanne 0418 520 878

A huge amount of lost property is in the Lost Property Bin in Banksia, mostly un-named. Some will be washed and put in our emergency clothing box, but most will be thrown out at the end of term unless claimed, as the local Opportunity shops dont want it. Could parents please check the box for any lost items? Parents are welcome to take any item that is un-named that fits their child/ren. Banksia need donations of new undies, clean socks and school uniform (we especially need trousers) for our emergency clothing box. Please send to Leanne in BLC. FIRST AID As we are nearing the end of term, could parents please see Leanne, Edwina or Cathy to check their childs medication (and Emergency Management Plan) stored in the First Aid Room, and update them as needed. Please also notify us, and your childs teacher, if their medical needs have changed.

Class

Total days

BAP BGR BLC BSD BSS BTR MCD MCL MGP MGS MJF MNG MPD

15 9 9 10 6 6 2 12 4 3

86 92 91 90 95 94 98 89 97 97

Its Not OK To Be Away!

KidsMatter/ParentsMatter Coffee Morning Friday 28th June 9am - 10am Multi-Purpose Room Younger children welcome. Come and have a chat about how we (the school community) can best support each other in our busy lives for the wellbeing of all. Riddells Creek Primary Schools Kinder Kapers dates are session 3 Monday 22nd July session 4 Monday 5th August session 5 Monday 19th August all sessions are from 2.30-3.30pm. Our kinder to school transition dates in Term 4 are Monday 11th November, Monday 18th November Monday 25th November. Leanne Cordy

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