Newsletter No 19 June 20 2013 - Sunbury Primary School

Sunbury Primary News
Sunbury Primary School June 20 th 2013 Edition 19
The Heights Sunbury 3429
Phone: 9744 9744
Email: sunbury.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Fax: 9744 9799 Web Site: www.sunburyps.vic.edu.au
Vision: For all students to become:
Successful learners
Confident, creative and curious individuals
Active and informed citizens
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Dates to Remember:
Monday, 24 th June
Lightning Premiership Finals
Tuesday, 25 th June
Rugby Gala Day
Thursday, 27 th June
Parent Teacher Interview Day. No classes for students.
Friday, 28 th June
Last day of Term. 2.30pm dismissal.
Monday, 15 th July First day of Term 3
Friday, 23 rd August
Curriculum Day. No classes for students.
Year 1 Christmas in June
Christmas came early for our Year 1s yesterday, with a Christmas in June celebration. Students have
been learning about different celebrations and festivals from around the world and the event was the
culmination of the unit of work. Thanks to Mrs Kingsley, Mrs Thomas and Ms Broderick for organising
the event and also to the many parents who assisted on the day.

School Captain Honour Board
A School Captain Honour Board has been installed and an unveiling will be held today at 4pm. Current and previous school
captains and their families have been invited. The honour board has been made possible through the kind donation of Pamela
Murphy, a grandparent of children at our school.
Prep Enrolment 2014
The school is now taking enrolments for children starting Prep in 2014.
The information sessions and school tours have now been completed.
Parents who have decided that Sunbury Primary is the school for their child are asked
to enrol their child by Friday June 28 th 2013.
Parent Teacher Interviews – Thursday, 27 th June 2013
Thursday 27 th June will be a Pupil Free Day for Parent /Teacher Interviews. Students do not attend classes on this day.
Reports will be sent home to parents on Tuesday, 25 th June.
Unfortunately Mrs Borchert-Krohn is unavailable on this day. Interviews for her class will be held on Monday July 22 nd .
Online interview bookings close tomorrow at 4pm. Bookings can also be made at the office.
INTERSCHOOL SPORTS
Winter Lightning Premiership
Last Monday we competed in the Winter Lightning Premiership.
Congratulations to all the Year 5s and 6s who competed in this competition.
We have three grand finals to play this coming Monday. We wish the AFL Football team and the two soccer teams all the best.
The winner from these competitions will advance to the Northern Region Competition early in Term 3.
Cross Country
Congratulations to Christian G, Alexander B, Brock L, Lachlan O and Brandon P who competed in the Hume and Whittlesea
Division Competition.
Christian G finished 5 th and Alexander B finished 3 rd and they will be proceeding to the State Companion in Early Term 3.
Travelling to and from school
Students are reminded that they should travel directly between school and home both on the way to and from school each day.
Delays in arriving home can cause some anxious moments for parents.
Students are reminded of personal safety strategies including walking home in pairs, not talking to strangers and telling a trusted
adult if they are approached or feel unsafe.
Older students are asked to care for younger siblings if required.
Furthermore, students are representing themselves and the school when travelling to and from school and are expected to behave
appropriately.
Valuables at School
Parents are reminded that valuable items are best left at home. What is valuable will vary from child to child, but if loss or damage
will cause distress to the child, the safety of the home is the best place for the item. If a child wishes to bring something special to
school for show and tell, please ask the classroom teacher if it can be kept in the room for the day, or alternatively the parent can
remain and take the valuable item home with them.

Years 5 & 6 at Camp Rumbug
Camp Rumbug was a fantastic experience for all of grade 5-6. We arrived on
Tuesday 11 th of June and that was the Day everyone made new friends. Before we
reached the campsite we stopped off for lunch at the park, and of course it started
to rain with everyone on the play equipment. Everyone went into a frantic rush to
get back on the bus and then we were on the road again.
About an hour later Camp Rumbug loomed before our eyes. Everyone cheered.
We started on our first activity as soon as we were settled, the Fun and Fitness trail,
where everyone was drenched from head to toe with water from Mr Purcell.
After showers everyone had a good first night sleep.
In the morning we had Bacon and Eggs for breakfast (delicious!)
Our groups rotated through all 8 activities throughout the day.
Everyone got muddy or wet from at least one activity.
We had dinner and then started off for the
night walk down to where the campfire was. We cooked
Marshmallows, told jokes and warmed up
by the fire. It was -2 degrees outside.
The next day it was pouring rain so we had a Tabloid Sports
competition.
Finally it was time to get ready for skit night. We had dinner when
everyone was ready and then the show began. There were about 15 or 16
acts to entertain the judges (the parent helpers). After lots of scoring the
winner was announced. Alayna and I were the winners of our skit night.
We sung “Someone Like You” while Alayna played guitar. Our prize was 5
mini chocolate bars each. Second place was awarded to a play called “The
Rapper of Oz”. Third was a draw between a play called “The Silly Patient”
and a magic show.
Dion B 6P
A big thank you to the parents Daniella Buchanan, Peta Maples, Andrew White
and Kevin Rudge and Staff Mary Bingham, Leah Baensch, Sarah Tucker, Greg
Purcell and Iain Sparrey for giving of their time and their efforts to make the
camp a wonderful experience for our Year 5 and 6 students.

Jump Rope for Heart
Thank you to everyone who raised money for the Heart Foundation through our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser and out of uniform
day. We have so far raised $868.00 in cash donations and $850.00 in online donations so, Well Done!!! If you haven’t yet returned
your donation money to school please do so by Friday so we can send our cheque off to Heart Foundation.
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm. Order forms are available from the office.
Primary School Wear Online Uniform Shop www.psw.com.au
Sunbury Primary School Building Fund
The Sunbury Primary School Building Fund exists to support the development of the school buildings to order to provide a positive
learning environment for our children. In association with the Parents’ Association, the school has undertaken to install airconditioning
to all school buildings. This project is ongoing, with just the Cross Building, the remaining classroom to have air
conditioning installed.
Donations to the School Building Fund can be made at any time and are tax deductible. With the end of the financial year
approaching there may be some families or businesses in the community who are in a position to make a donation. Please
consider Sunbury Primary School as a worthwhile recipient of your donation.
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Please be advised that on the final day of Term Two the following will apply:
Lunchtime will be from 1.10pm – 2.00pm.
Early dismissal is at 2.30pm from your child’s classroom.
Canteen
Friday, 21 st June Peta Maples, Rita Borg, Maria Marinelli, Danielle Hartmann, Annette Caruana, Lisa Kosinski.
Monday, 24 th June Denice Briggs, Lisa Kosinski
Wednesday, 26 th June Tamara Buerckner, Lisa Kosinski.
Thursday, 27 th June No Canteen due to Parent Teacher Interviews
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING IN TERM 3, CANTEEN WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY.
Parents Association
The Cadbury fundraiser has now finished. If you have not yet returned your money and/or unsold chocolates,
PLEASE DO SO ASAP.
Once again thank you for all you support. Money raised is going towards the purchase of new playground equipment.
Woolworths Earn & Learn points
Our Points Tally: 16,200 Points.

Extend OSCH Sunbury Primary School
Our Weekly Recap:
Hi, this week was another fun-filled week! We made yummy chocolate chip cookies, had a go at making pom-poms, had our last
Taekwondo session with Courtney and finished the week watching “Diary of a Wimpy Kid-Dog Days” with homemade popcorn and
spider milkshakes! ☺ Briony
Our Extend Superstar is…
Sophie C for helping Renee with planting the seedlings!
Next Weeks’ Activities:
Monday 24 June:
Tuesday 25 June:
Wednesday 26 June:
Thursday 27 June:
Friday 28 June:
Cooking: Sssnake Cake
Science: Flying Helicopters
Craft: Felt Cushions/ Animals
Parent Teacher Interviews: No School
Carnival Day! Face Painting, Apple Bobbing, Donut Catch
It’s cold outside!! Extend joins the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout – Rise to the Challenge! 20 June 2013
As you read this Extend Director, Darren Stevenson will be getting ready to join CEO’s around the country to brave the winter
weather in a bid to raise awareness of homelessness. He will be armed with only a beanie, a sleeping bag, a sheet of cardboard,
soup, bread roll and a hot drink as he gets to experience what more than 100,000 Australians are faced with every night of the
year. Over 34,000 children are homeless every night.
So please think about digging deep and remember every dollar counts in helping Vinnie’s ongoing provision of support to homeless
services across Australia. To sponsor Darren click on the link below, http://www.ceosleepout.org.au/ceos/vicceos/profile/?ceo=1673
Pupil of the Week
00M Maddison Q For her impressive achievements in reading, writing and spelling.
00B Maddison H For showing persistence to improve her knowledge of the alphabet. Well
done!
1T Darcy C For her dedicated work habits.
1B Tristan M For being a cooperative class member who always gets along with
others.
1K Year 1K For an amazing Christmas in June. ☺
2C Georgia A For her improved focus to all learning tasks.
2W James L For the commitment he has shown whilst researching his history project.
2K Charlee B For her dedication to completing learning tasks.
3G Kane O For challenging himself in Mathematics.
3M Alexander L For his fantastic contributions to class discussions.
34CT Jamie R For building suspense in his narrative writing.
4K Chloe M For her caring and compassionate nature in all situations.
4W Tyra L For being a considerate, helpful and caring member of our class.
5S Xavier L For having a positive attitude and giving things a go at Camp Rumbug.
Well done!
5R Ronan G For his caring attitude to all those around him.
6BK Darcy B For her organisation and efforts in writing tasks.
6P Alayna C For showcasing her exceptional skills for “Sunbury Primary Schools Got
Talent” at Year 5/6 camp.
Art Liam M For such a bright personality and fabulous work on your plate. Well done!
Music Brydie A For contributing to class discussions and consistently maintaining a
positive attitude.