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“Creating learners, Growing Good People, Giving Something Back”
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
Wed 2nd – School Library Bus
Thurs 4th – Children’s Father’s Day Stall – helpers required from 8.45am onwards
Fri 4th – School Athletics Carnival – NO TAKEAWAY LUNCHES FROM TH SHOP
Book Week
Thank you to all of the teachers, parents and students who put such a great effort into our Book Week
activities. On Friday we saw many amazing costumes and some of the attention to detail was truly
astounding. Thank you also to all of those parents and community members who joined us for our
Friday morning book sharing. There was a beautiful atmosphere in the building as we all shared the
books that had “lit up our lives.”
Community performance
There was certainly many a laugh at last Thursday night’s community performance. The Prep to 2 students delivered a performance
high on cute factor to begin the evening. Our grade 3 to 6 students then followed up with some stunning mime performances; I have
received an enormous amount of favourable feedback on the confidence and theatricality shown by our students. After such a high
quality warmup, Circo Folklorico did not disappoint, causing many a belly laugh across the generations. It was also wonderful to see so
many members of the community who are not directly involved in our school show up on the night. We will continue our journey of
bringing performing arts to our community next term when we will be staging a performance by Valanga Khoza on October 23.
Cathy Olive Visit
Last Thursday, we were visited by one of the schools long-term friends and learning mentors, Cathy Olive. Cathy dropped in to see
how our students have been progressing with their Kids Teaching Kids project, bringing along a frozen Brush Tail Phascogale (the
topic of our students presentation) for our students to inspect and examine. Our KTK team are currently in the last stages of their
preparations, putting the final touches of polish on the presentation. We wish them all the best on their big day next Tuesday when
they deliver their presentation at the Yea Wetlands.
Athletics carnival
Due to the unfavourable weather forecast, we have postponed our athletics carnival until Friday. In doing so, I have almost certainly
ensured that Thursday will be the finest day that we have had in some weeks! Thank you to the 13 parents who have volunteered to
help out on the day; we need at least another seven parents to help us run a smooth and relatively stress-free day. If you are
interested in helping out, please return the reply slip which went home yesterday or alternatively you can leave your name at the office.
I look forward to a great day and I hope that you can be a part of it.
Fathers' Day Stall
Due to the rescheduling of our athletics carnival, the Fathers' Day stall will now be held on Thursday. Students are invited to bring up to
$5 along to buy something special for dad.
Parents and Friends Upcoming Events- Volunteers Needed
Our Parents and Friends association play a vital role in our school, driving our fundraising efforts and making countless unseen
contributions to give our school a lift. Over the coming months, there are a number of events for which we are seeking volunteers. If
you would like to be a helper at any of these events, please return the reply slip which went home yesterday.
Community survey
Thank you to the many people who have returned the community survey forms which we sent home last week. The feedback has been
very helpful in helping us to reflect on our practices. If you have not returned the survey, there is still time to do so as we have
extended the survey period for another week. We appreciate how busy everybody is but we would greatly appreciate your thoughts on
how the school has travelled over the last four years.
You Can Do It
This week’s Habits of The Mind focus on the important role that effort and deliberate practice play in learning.
Sporting Roundup – Junior Football and Netball
The students of Avenel Primary School have certainly been achieving success on the sporting field at the moment. Well done to all of
those footballers involved in the Tabilk's Under 12 side’s win over Saint Mary's on the weekend, a win which puts them through to the
Grand Final. Speaking of Grand Finals, congratulations to all those students involved in the recent netball Grand Final win by the
Avenel White netball team. Keep up the great sportsmanship.
All the best,
Neil
OTHER THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ….
If any local business or community member who would like to support our Energy Breakthrough
team financially your contribution would be very much appreciated.
OUTSTANDING CAMP PAYMENTS & SUBJECT CONTRIBUTIONS – A reminder to those who are paying their subject contributions
by instalment payments for term 3 are now due. These can be paid by direct deposit to the school account BSB 063 545 Account No
10076513. Please insert ‘sub cont’ or ‘camp’ and family name in the reference field.
LOST PROPERTY – Please come in and check out the lost property bin – it is over flowing.
PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS
FATHER’S DAY STALL – NOW THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER. We are looking for volunteers to set
up and sell from 8.45am onwards. If you are able assist please contact De (0488 554 004) or the office.
Thank you.
Children will have the opportunity to purchase a special present to surprise Dad on Father’s Day. Gifts
range in price up to $5.00. Please note it would be appreciated if children can bring correct money as
we do not have a huge float to give change from. Children will be only able to purchase one present
each as we don’t have an excess of items available.
AROUND THE ROOMS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY – Georgia Taresch
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ….. Congratulations to the following student of the week
Thomas Byers – for interest in investigating how things move and sharing what h ha discovered.
Great attitude to learning Thomas! 
Kade Dean – for displaying effective learning behaviors, attending to task and working efficiently to
complete high standard work. 
Charlotte Hilbig – for working hard to achieve her mathematics goals and taking o increasingly
challenging activities. 
Ben Morgan – for consistently reflecting on his learning and seeking challenges to improve. 
Amelia O’Brien – for stepping up to the challenges set for her in mathematics investigations and
working independently to build her understanding. 
Meg Walker – for her animated drama performance and encouragement and guidance of others in
her group. 
Larni Shiner - for working through challenges in her learning and problem solving ways to overcome them. 
Jorja Ferguson - for displaying organisation skills to meet deadlines in her learning. Great work! 
Kai Nicks – for taking on challenges and facing his fears of performance. Great attitude, Kai. 
MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR ……
FETE & CLEARING SALE – Don’t forget our annual fete and
clearing sale is on Sunday 8th November. Please try and keep
this weekend free so that you can lend some assistance both
setting up on the Saturday and on the day itself as it is a VERY
BIG WEEKEND.
COMMUNITY CORNER
EUROA CINEMA – What’s showing over the next week or
two:
4 – Royal Night Out (Red Cross Fund raiser)
5/6 – Antman
12/13 – Mr Holmes
18/19/20 – Minions
26/27 – Paper Towns
Tickets $10 – Preschool
children free. Ice-creams, popcorn etc available from the
Kiosk. Screening times: 8.00pm Friday; 8.00pm Saturday and
4.00pm Sunday.
PILATES AND TAI CHI CLASSES – Mat Pilates- All levels7.00pm-8.00pm – Thursdays during school term. Held at the
Avenel Memorial Hall
Tai Chi- All Levels- Is at St Mary’s College, McIntyre Street,
Seymour on a Wednesday from 5.45pm – 6.45pm. Classes
cost $10 and run by Physio Brent Davies.
Please ring 0488488172 if you have any questions.
EUROA MINIATURE RAILWAY (Cnr Turnbull & Hunter Sts,
Euroa) – Dates for 2015 - August 23, September 27, October
25, November 22 and December 6 (Christmas Run). Times
11am – 4pm. Rides $2 each or 10 for $15. Sausage sizzle
and drinks available. We also cater for parties and fundraising
events. Enclosed footwear must be worn. Contact Jim
Lawton 5795 1317 for further information.
AVENEL TENNIS CLUB GEARS UP FOR TENNIS SEASON
Members are reminded that there will be a working bee will be
on Sunday 13th September commencing at 9.00am to carry
out court and clubhouse maintenance. This will be followed by
a fun hit to get the swing happening again and the muscles
working. Training nights will commence on Thursday 17th
September with junior training commencing at 4.00pm followed
by seniors from 5.30pm. It is anticipated the first game of the
season will be on Saturday 10th October.
Anyone interested in playing either junior or senior competition
tennis with the club are asked to contact either Stephen
Garner 5796 2547, Sally Littlewood 5796 2102 or Dee Wright
5796 2309 as soon as possible so that we can organise the
number of teams we enter in both junior and senior
competition. New members most welcome.
AVENEL SEPTEMBER MARKET & CAR BOOT/VINTAGE
GOODS SALE
Sunday 13th September
9am – 1pm at Jubilee Park
Limited spaces available – bookings essential. If you are into
spring cleaning here is an opportunity to make cash from your
trash For more information or to book your site please call
Merrill Boyd on 0468 586 069. $10 per car or table (table size
no larger than 3m trestle please).
TABILK JUNIOR
FOOTBALL/NETBALL AGM
To be held on the 2nd of September
at 7pm at the Nagambie Recreation
Reserve
All position will be open for reelection, and the old committee are hoping that all families will
be able to attend to support our kids’ future in Netball and
Football………
Presentation Night / Vote count - To be held on the 4th of
September 6pm at the Nagambie Recreation Reserve. Every
one to be seated by 6.30pm for commencement. Hot Dogs
and soft drink will be supplied for tea or please bring your
own…..
Any inquires please call Steve Garner: 0419870207 or
Dean Shepherd: 0432408590
STRATHBOGIE COMMUNITY ICE EDUCATION
ICE, or Crystal Meth, is a very powerful amphetamine. Its
increased use is emerging as a significant concern for
communities across Victoria.
Far more powerful and longer lasting than speed, ICE has
greater potential for devastating effects on individuals, families,
services and the community.
This information session is for anyone wanting to find out more
about the drug and its impacts, young people, parents,
community groups and sporting clubs.
Open community session
When: 7pm, Tuesday 1st September 2015
Where: Euroa Community Function Conference Centre,
Memorial Oval, Slee Street, Euroa
A light supper will be provided.
All Welcome.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS - TENNIS
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Suitable for 3-17 year olds
Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st & Friday
2nd October
9am-12pm
$25pp/day includes fresh fruit for morning tea
Beginners to advanced players welcome
Parent do not have to stay for the duration
Free T-Shirt for all ANZ Tennis Hot Shot students (312year olds)
Held at Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club (opposite
Aquamoves)
Enrolments via: www.keystonetennis.com > Enrol & Pay page
Enquiries to: Luke Dixon > [email protected] or
0407 476 041
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONTH
September
DATE
Wednesday 2nd
EVENT
School Library Bus
Thursday 3rd
Father’s Day Stall (Art room) – helpers required
Friday 4th
Monday 7th
Avenel Aths Carnival
NO TAKE-AWAY LUNCHES DUE TO ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
P&F Meeting in Staffroom following assembly
Wednesday 9th
District Aths - Seymour
Wednesday 16th
School Library Bus
Preschool Transition – 10am-11am
End Term 3
Friday 18th
October
Monday 5th
Wednesday
Term 4 Commences
14th
Friday 16th
School Library Bus
Preschool Transition – 10am-11am
Regional Athletics – Epping
Thursday 22nd
Evening Performing Artist
Friday 23rd
State Athletics – MSAC
Wednesday 28th
Wed
November
28th
Monday
– Fri
2nd
Tuesday
School Library Bus
Gr 5-6 Bike Hike
Pupil Free Day – Strategic Plan Writing
3rd
Wednesday
Melbourne Cup Day
4th
Preschool Transition – 10am-12 noon
Saturday 7th
SCHOOL FETE & CLEARING SALE SET UP PREPARATION
Sunday 8th
SCHOOL FETE & CLEARING SALE
Wednesday
December
30th
19th-21st
Remembrance Day
School Library Bus
Energy Breakthrough
Wednesday 25th
School Library Bus
Tuesday
11th
8th
State Wide Transition Day
Wednesday 9th
School Library Bus – Returns only
Friday 18th
Last day of Term 4
Avenel Primary School requires your assistance with fundraising
activities for the remainder of the year.
The following activities are planned:
The Great Outdoors Expo, Seymour
September 25, 26 & 27 – Catering BBQ
Bridge to Vines Regatta, Tahbilk Winery
Saturday October 24th – Catering BBQ
Avenel Primary School 38th Annual Fete & Clearing Sale
Sunday November 8th – BBQ & Various Activities
Assistance is required both on the day and also organisation, setup
and pack up.
Please complete the form below and return to the office as soon as
possible.
Event co-ordinators will contact you prior to the event.
I / We can assist with the following:
□ The Great Outdoors Expo, Seymour Sept 25, 26 & 27
□ Bridge to Vines Regatta, Tahbilk Winery Oct 24
□ Annual Fete & Clearing Sale Nov 8
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Number: ___________________________________________________________________
Child/Children’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
AVENEL PRIMARY SCHOOL
40 Anderson St, Avenel, 3664
Phone: 03 5796 2264
Email: [email protected]
“Creating learners, Growing Good People, Giving Something Back”
Community Survey
Dear Parents and Families,
As part of the review of our Avenel Primary School Strategic Plan 2012-2015, I would like to invite the
comments and views of the school community through a short anonymous survey. I would be grateful
if you could take the time to complete the short survey below. Answers need not be extensive; you
may choose to use bullet points if you wish. If you could return the survey by Friday August 28 th, it
would be much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Neil O’Sullivan
What does Avenel Primary School stand for? What are some of the words you associate with
Avenel Primary School?
How has the school met your expectations?
What do you feel are the school’s achievements?
What do you see as the future needs of the school?
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