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The Winston Whisper
Winston Hills Public School
Hillcrest Ave, Winston Hills 2153
T: 96398518 F: 9686 3274
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.winstonhil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Issue 18 - Term 4 - Week 5
Tuesday, 5 November, 2013
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
CONTENTS
Page 2: Deputy’s Report , Accounts, Winnie & Bandaged Bear
Father & Son Camp Out
This event was again an outstanding success. It was a great
night enjoyed by everyone. I would like to thank Mr.
MacSporran for his organisation of the wonderful event. He
has done a tremendous job once again. Thank you also to Mr
Short, Mr Booth and a number of teachers and parents who
helped out in various ways.
Enrolments for 2014 – Are you moving?
Thank you to those parents who have notified the school that
they are moving schools in 2014. If you are intending to leave
the school this year and not already notified the teacher and
the office on 9639 8518, please do so as soon as possible
(excluding Year 6 of course). Accurate numbers are important
for our class planning and staffing for next year.
Page 3: Sport Results, Bus Passes, Stewart House, Banking
Page 4: Father & Son Camp Out
Page 5: Teacher/Student Game, Bazaar Day
Page 6: Parenting Article – Keeping kids safe in a cyber world
Page 7: School & P & C News
Page 8 : Classes of the Week - 1/2 S & 2/6P
CALENDAR
Week 5
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Wednesday, 6 Nov
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Thursday, 7 Nov
Changing Schools - Research
Week 7
Research shows that when parents take the time to get
children ready for a change of school they settle in quickly.
Find out what to do if you’re planning to make the move,
whether
across
town
or
interstate.
Go
to:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/sm
oothing-the-way-when-your-child-changes-schools
Wednesday, 20 Nov
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Friday, 22 Nov
Year One - Parent Homework Survey
As part of our evaluation of homework practices at Winston
Hills PS, we are exploring ways of making homework more
meaningful and relevant for our students. Over the past term
and a half, the Year One classes have been trialling a grid
format for homework. The Homework Grid enables students to
do their share of work in and outside the home, including
house chores and physical activity such as sport training and
playing outside. A parent survey is being sent home today to
Year One parents only to ask them for feedback on the
Homework Grid.
‘Parent/Volunteers Thank You Evening’ – Tuesday
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26 November, 7.30pm
Every year we receive overwhelming support and assistance
from the parents and volunteers in our community. This help
enables us to run many of our school and classroom programs
more effectively. As the participation of parents is invaluable to
us we like to take the time every year to say thank you. On
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Tuesday 26 November at 7.30pm, we will be holding a
‘Thank You Evening’ to thank our willing helpers. An invitation
is accompanying this newsletter. If you are planning to attend,
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we ask that you RSVP by 22 November. I look forward to
seeing many of our parents and volunteers on the night.
Please Note: Parents are asked not to bring their children on
the night as we are not able to have alcohol at a school
function where children are present.
Maxelle Matthews
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Week 8
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Tuesday, 26 Nov
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Wednesday, 27 Nov
Parent Morning Tea - 9.15am
Uniform Shop - open 6-7pm
Band Concert 6pm
Book Club
‘Parent Thank You’ Evening
Kinder 2014 - Class Visit
WHAT’S DUE?
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Friday, 8 Nov
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Friday, 15 Nov
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Friday, 22 Nov
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Friday, 22 Nov
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Friday, 29 Nov
Term 4 Accounts due
Stage 3 MFHS Musical note
Student leadership Form Year 5
Enrichment Class form – Year 4
Stewart House clothing bag
RSVP for Parent ‘Thank You”
Year 6 Parents Bazaar Helpers note
ACCOMPANYING NOTES
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Stage 3 Enrichment Class 2014
Stage One Party Day
‘Parent Thank You’ Invitation
Stage 2 Camp Evaluation
Leadership 2014 Application – Year 5 students
Year 1 Homework Survey
Bazaar Day – helpers request (Year 6 Parents)
Stewart House Bags
Dr Shoe Brochure
Hills Sports Group Flyer
Stage 3 Note – Model Farms Musical
‘Winston Idol’ Note
Community Notices – (email only)
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Winston Heights PS Spring Fair
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Winston Hills Netball
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Go4Fun Fitness Program
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FROM THE DEPUTY
Giving Back
At the Father and Son campout on Friday night, Mr MacSporran
talked about the importance of “Giving back,” explaining that
ensuring we are helping those less fortunate than us is not only
great for the community but also a life –long habit worth
practising.
Winston Hills has definitely been practising what we preach
lately, with Stage 2 officially handing over a cheque of close to
$1000 to the Bandaged Bear from Westmead Children’s
hospital last week and hundreds of fathers giving to the campout’s charity of Movember on Friday night. The next opportunity
to help out will be this week in the form of the traditional Stewart
House Bags included in this newsletter. Please fill the bags with
unwanted clothes and leave the closed bag outside the infants
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shed, adjacent to the Infants COLA by the Friday 22
November.
Camp Feedback
Last newsletter I sung the praises of the students and teachers
who ensured the success of the Stage 2 camp at Narrabeen’s
Sydney Academy of Sport.
To help the school decide on possible directions for any future
camping programs, Stage 2 parents are asked to complete the
camp Feedback Note attached to this newsletter. Feedback
from the Stage 2 camp’s Expression of Interest forms helped
guide the planning of camp earlier in the year and the
community’s feedback related to the recent camp will be a
valuable guide in the journey towards any future camps.
Student Leadership–EOI for Student Leaders in 2014
In 2013, the school opened up many new leadership positions,
to expand the traditional model of the school captains and
prefects filling most of the student leadership roles in the
school. This year the leadership was shared over many roles
such as Sport leaders, Technology Leaders, Band Captains and
Green Team membership.
The aim is to allow as many Year 6 students as possible to take
on a leadership role.
An expression of Interest form is attached to this newsletter
which asks Year 5 students to nominate one or more leadership
positions they want to pursue for next year. Many students will
nominate several and if unsuccessful in attaining their first
preference will try out for their other choices, while some
students will choose not to apply for the more public leadership
positions and feel more comfortable filling less formal positions.
It is important to realise that there are other leadership roles,
such as Peer Support leadership and Class Captaincy that will
also be offered to Year 6 in 2014 and as a result many students
will choose to not nominate any formal positions this year, but
instead accept the challenge of student leadership next year
when these opportunities arise.
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS – DUE THIS
WEEK
As previously advised in school notes and previous
newsletters, all school accounts for outstanding activities
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and upcoming activities must be finalised by this Friday, 8
November, 2013. This is due to the Department of
Education and Communities Financial Rollover. The
Financial Rollover will be followed with the Department’s
Administration Rollover of student details.
To help make this transition as smooth as possible, we ask
all school families to support the Administration team by
ensuring that all school accounts are completely finalised by
this date. If you have a concern or a problem with your
account, please contact the school immediately on 9639
1931.
We thank you in anticipation of your ongoing support.
Judy Jones – Administration Manager
WINNIE MEETS THE BANDAGE BEAR
AT THE STAGE 2 & 3 ASSEMBLY
Year 3 & 4 students presented a cheque to the Children’s
Hospital for $812.50. The money was raised at the Mini Spring
Fair which was held in Term 3.
Parent Morning Tea - TOMORROW
After the huge success of last term’s Parent Morning Tea, the
next opportunity for parents to come up, catch up with other
parents, make new friends and hear about what is happening at
the school will be tomorrow at 9:15.
The morning tea will be in the new hall, where parents will be
entertained by the school’s Training Band, hear from the 2014
canteen manager and have a cuppa with some new found
friends.
Looking forward to seeing another huge turn-up!
Winston Winners – Premier’s Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Alexander Adams, William Latimore, Tara
Radovic and Mitchell Archer who were very competitive at the
recent Premiers Spelling Bee, with Tara successfully making it
to round 4, Mitchell round 7, William Latimore-Round 4 and
Alexander Adams achieving a second place.
Ian Short
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SCHOOL NEWS
PSSA Results – Round 11
STEWART HOUSE
Clothing Collection
All families have been given a Stewart House bag to fill with
Cricket
used clothing. Every year Stewart House benefits financially
Jnr’s Vs North Rocks PS won 2/58-7/27
Snr’s Vs North Rocks PS lost 2/34-5/86
from collections of clothing and rags in schools. The Smith
Softball
Snr Boys Vs Winston Heights PS lost 5-16
Snr Girls Vs Winston Heights PS lost 5-14
T-Ball
Family generously provides bags and undertakes the
collection and pays Stewart House for each kilogram
received. About $25,000 is raised each year from this
Jnr Boys Vs Winston Heights PS lost 0-31
Jnr Girls Vs Winston Heights PS lost 15-1
Touch Football
Jnr Boys Vs Winston Heights PS won 2-0
Jnr Girls Vs Winston Heights PS lost 1-2
Snr Boys Vs Winston Heights PS lost 3-4
Snr Girls Vs Winston Heights PS loss 1-6
Draws & Tables
Can be located on Castle Hill PSSA website
http://www.chpssa.com/
collection. Please support this fundraising event for Stewart
House, an organisation which helps underprivileged children
from all over NSW. Please return your bags outside the
sports shed by Friday, 22
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November.
Colin Booth
SCHOOL BANKING
Reward Redemption Day
Our next reward redemption day will be held on Wednesday
BUS PASS APPLICATIONS - 2014
Students currently in Year 2 who have a school travel pass
will need to re-apply for Year 3 2014. Please ensure that your
child is eligible for free school travel before applying.
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December which will also be the last week of school
banking.
Students who have banked 10, 20, 30 or 40 times will be
eligible to claim their reward.
Please ensure the reward card is completed and returned by
Free bus travel from the home address is currently available
to:
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Children in Kinder, Yr 1, and Year 2
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Children in Yr 3 to Yr 6 who live further than 1.6km
radius from the school.
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Children in Yr 3 and Yr 6 who live inside 1.6km
radius. But more that 2.4km walking distance from
the school.
Details of eligibility and application forms are available from
the school office.
Please note: Students in Year 2 who currently hold a bus
pass need to re-apply, as the bus company will
automatically re-issue travel passes in Term 1 2014 to all
other students who currently have a pass.
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Tuesday 19 November (either in the banking wallet or in the
rewards box at the office) to allow us time to order the
rewards.
Current rewards available in Term 4 are the:
Calculator
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Headphones
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Money Boxes
We also have limited stock of the other rewards from
previous terms left over so students can claim these, but they
won’t be available once we run out and students may need to
choose another reward.
Please note: We have just been advised the moneyboxes will
‘THANK
XOXOXOX
YOU PARENT EVENING’
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Tuesday 26 November
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P&C - 7.00pm in the Staffroom
‘Parent Thank You’ Evening
7.30 - 9.00pm – down the steps from the
Infants Shadeport.
be discontinued at the end of 2013 so please ensure
students who would like a moneybox order it this term, as
they won’t be available in 2014.
For further information:
www.commbank.com.au/personal/youth-students/schoolbanking-program.html
Micaela Ashton-Standring
[email protected]
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FATHER AND SON CAMP OUT – 2013
Our annual Father and Son Camp Out last Friday night was a raging success with over 300 campers enjoying a memorable night of
fun, excitement and very little sleep.
The playground starting filling up with tents at 4.00pm and by 6pm it had been transformed into an official campsite. Tents of all shapes
and sizes were pitched, from the very modest to the fully-equipped, with many tents sleeping more than one family.
It was great to see dads catching up with each other while completing the most manly of duties: setting up a tent and preparing a
campsite!
Margaret Young, Corina Best and Belinda Schuster volunteered as chefs for the night and did a fantastic job of cooking our feast, along
with Kerry Seymour, Brooke Facer and Amanda Smith who helped serve the food. After dinner, Daniel Smith from the Hills Sports
Group coordinated soccer games on the multipurpose court and the boys had a great time. Following this was the presentation and
raffle draw, with about 50 prizes won, including Lego, sporting equipment, vouchers, skateboards and water guns. Afterwards, all the
boys were given glow sticks, resulting in hours of fun in the playground and in tents.
The dads also won lots of prizes – clothing, coolers, BCF vouchers and movie vouchers. Many of these were generously donated by
families from our school.
It was a beautiful clear night and the boys ran themselves silly until about midnight, fuelled by chocolate mud cake, iceblocks and
‘scary’ stories! By this time most campers were in their tents - some tired; many still too excited to close their eyes. After a very brief
and interrupted ‘sleep’, the sound of tent zippers could be heard again: it was 5.30am and time to get up!
Another marathon barbecuing effort was needed to cook the bacon, eggs and pancakes for breakfast and thanks to the many dads who
helped out with cooking, food preparation and clean up.
Through your generosity we also raised $303 for ‘Movember’, helping men suffering from prostate cancer and depression. This is a
great cause and one we support every year at the Father and Son Camp Out.
The following parents helped to make the night a great success: Pat McBriarty, Mr Martin, Karl Hager, Peta Milenkovic, David Minty,
Bruce Wyndle, Jonoathon Menzies, Mario Delicata, Darren McKeon, Mr Mohanraja, Pommy Dymond, Robert Twyerould, Marcelo
Alvarez, Darren Neagle, my Dad, John, and many more.
Ian Short was a huge help throughout the night and generously gave his time to assist with cooking and supervision, as did Colin Booth
who helped with breakfast.
A special mention to Daniel Smith who donated his time to arrange games of soccer on the multipurpose court. The Hills Sports Group
is currently signing up players for competitions before school and on weekends. Please take a brochure from the front office if you are
interested in registering your child.
Thanks for all the positive feedback from the camp out over the last 7 years. It has grown into a wonderful community event and I have
enjoyed giving fathers and sons an opportunity to experience a special night together.
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SCHOOL NEWS
YEAR 6 VS TEACHERS NEWCOMBE
BALL GAME
Last Wednesday, our annual Year 6 vs Teachers game raised
over $300 for our end of year activities. Congratulations to the
teachers (again) who won 3-2 in a close encounter. The game
was played in a fun but competitive spirit and the players and
spectators had a great time. Thank you to all those students
who made a gold coin donation to support this event.
Stage 3 Teachers
BAZAAR DAY
Thursday Week 9
Request for Parent Helpers
& Donations Reminder
Parent Helpers
A note asking for Bazaar Day parent helpers is
accompanying this newsletter. If you are able to assist in
any way, please complete the note and return it to the
Stage 3 teachers.
Raffle Prizes
This term, Year 6 will be collecting prizes for our Bazaar
Day raffle draws. If you would like to donate a prize
please send it with your child to Mr MacSporran. In the past
we have had gift vouchers, teddy bears, toys, chocolate
and CDs – any item that would be a popular raffle prize.
White Elephant Stall
One of our most popular stalls on Bazaar Day is the White
Elephant stall where children buy second hand toys, books,
DVDs, jewellery and craft. We are asking for donations of
these items that may have at home and no longer need.
PARENT TIPS
Sun Safety
This spring has seen temperatures soar. A new information
pack with the latest advice on sun safety is available for schools
and parents.
Find out more:
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/su
n-safety/index.php
In past years we have spent many hours sorting donations
and throwing out broken and dirty toys. We ask that all
donated items are clean, in working order and appropriate
for children. Donations can be left outside the sports shed
located in the K-2 shade port. Please have your donations
in bags or boxes so they can be stored easily.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Stage 3 teachers
Digital Citizenship
We're the first generation of parents responsible for equipping
our children with digital citizenship skills – how to use technology
safely and responsibly, and how to evaluate, manage and use
the information and tools they find online.
Here are some tips to get you started:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/usingtechnology/raising-good-digital-citizens
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to Mrs Catriona Wood (teacher of 5/6W) and
her husband Greg on the arrival of their first baby – a boy!
Baxter Stephen Wood was born on Tuesday, 24th September.
He weighed 4.2kg.
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SCHOOL and P & C NEWS
P&C
CANTEEN
Last Week’s P&C Meeting
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Before last week’s P&C meeting we had a presentation about
MunchMonitor an online ordering system that we are currently
evaluating. We will look to make a decision about
MunchMonitor at our final P&C meeting for the year. The
meeting also acknowledged all the excellent work that
representatives of the P&C sub-committees had put into
making the recent Kinder Orientation a success. The meeting
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will be on Tuesday 26 November 2012 at 7pm in the Staff
Room.
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Wednesday, 6 Nov
Wednesday, 13 Nov
Carly Kirk, Libby Davis,
Amy McGuckin, Julia
Maguire
Irish Lewis, Geroly Segui. Jin
Young Kang, Kay Stoddart
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Thursday, 14 Nov
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Thursday, 7 Nov
Janelle Dunk, Julie Walsh,
Kaelene Davis
Friday 8 Nov
Rachel Beldham-Collins,
Melissa Johnson, Kathryn
Boxall
BAND NEWS
All three bands recently performed at the Hornsby North
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Festival on Sunday 27 October.
Congratulations on your efforts results were•
Training Band-Credit
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Intermediate Band-Commended
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Senior Concert Band-Highly commended
Haylie Rossettin, Rebecca
Connelly
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Monday, 18 Nov
Monday 11 Nov
Jenny Wilbow, Belinda
Schuster, Ravin Randhawa
Jennifer Harrison, Kelly
Chapple
Tuesday, 19 Nov
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HORNSBY NORTH FESTIVAL
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Friday, 15 Nov
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Vincent Riordan
President
Lissa Hassell, , Hatice
Woods, Tina Khan
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Tuesday 12 Nov
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Sophia Ferreira Friza,
Michelle Ly, Heidi Juhart
Robyn Scott, Rhonda-Lyn
Urkanci, Jodie Maestri,
Kathy Blair
BAND INFORAMTION EVENING
Halloween – Thank You
Thanks to the Intermediate band for their performance
efforts and assistance at the recent band information
evening.
38 applications were received with all students being
offered a place in our training band in 2014.
We welcome all those new families to our band program.
Our Halloween treat day last Thursday 31 October was a big
success with the canteen being rushed off its feet.
PARENTS MORNING TEA
Training band is invited to perform at the parent morning
tea to be held tomorrow. Please meet in the new hall by
9am to prepare.
CONCERT NIGHT
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A HUGE THANK YOU to the following people:
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Janelle Dunk, Haylie Rossettin, Kathy Doherty and
Prudence Giffin who were rostered on that day.
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Mrs Luther, Miss Downton and Mrs Stewart who came to
assist with serving & controlling the milling crowds!
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Carly Kirk, Amy McGuckin, Libby Davis & Jenny
Bradfield for providing the decorations and treats for the
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Trinity Loader, Jarrod McGuckin, Tyler & Bailey Davis for
providing additional art work for decorations.
The annual band concert night will be held on
Wednesday 20th November at 6.30pm. RSVP slips are
now overdue and we ask that you return these asap.
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Changes to timetable will take place on Wednesday 13
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and 20 November to prepare for this event. Please
refer to white note issued to each student recently.
Happy ordering!
Jenny W, Janelle, Carly, Michelle & Jenny B
Carly Kirk (0414) 427804, Jenny Bradfield (0412) 321447 or
[email protected]
Sue Bryant
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XOXOXOX
WINSTON MO BROS
This Movember, our very ‘attractive’ team of David
MacSporran, Ian Short, Colin Booth, Steve Freney, Andrew
Lade and Andrew Petersen will again be raising money to
support prostate cancer research and Beyond Blue. If you like
to donate to this great cause, please follow this link http://au.movember.com/team/1097245.
All donations are tax deductible.
David MacSporran
UNIFORM SHOP
Open during the school term every Thursday morning from
8:40am to 9:30am and the first Thursday evening of the month
from 6pm to 7pm.
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next evening open:
7 November 2013
New Uniform Price List
We wish to advise that due to supplier price increases the uniform
shop will be putting up their prices effective 1st November 2013.
The new price list will be available from the 1st November 2013.
Roster
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7 November
Libby Davis
Karen Carpenter
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Evening
Julia Maguire
Alison Watson
Leanne Dyball
Michelle Anderson
Jen Barclay
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