Benalla P-12 College Clarke St Highlights 4th December 2013

Benalla P-12 College
Clarke St Highlights
4th December 2013
Clarke St Campus,
44 Clarke St. Benalla
Telephone: 5762 2418
Fax: 5762 5457
Campus Principal: John Podubinski
DATE
Dec 9
Dec 13
Dec 20
Jan 28
Jan 29
COMING EVENTS
Dancing Awards
2013 Year Book Orders Close
Whole School Assembly 9.45am
Last Day of Term 4
Staff commence Term 1 2014
Students commence Term 1 2014
Headstart commences next Monday
December 9th
Headstart will give your child a taste of school life
for one week on Faithfull Campus. This transition
program will help your child
experience various programs and new
situations in a controlled environment.
Students will be in their grades for 2014; meet
their teacher for 2014 and start the
process of “High Expectations”.
All students to meet at Clarke Street
Stadium . This will be the starting point for the day.
Mrs O’Brien will speak to all the
students. Students not transitioning to
Faithfull Campus in 2014 will remain on their
Clarke Street Campus. Ms Loney will be their
teacher they will be able to play with the current
year 6’s.
Lauren was awarded the Weary Dunlop Award for
2013
Trent, Aneiki, Steph and Mikayla Received Dancing Awards
Year 5/6 2013 Awards Presentation
Last Thursday night the Year 5/6 2013 awards
were presented by Mrs O’Brien.
Weary Dunlop Award
Principal Award
Year 6 Numeracy
Year 5 Numeracy
Year 6 Literacy
Year 5 Literacy
Year 6 LOTE
Year 5 LOTE
Year 6 Art
Year 5 Art
Year 6 Civic & Citizenship
Year 5 Civic & Citizenship
Year 6 High Achiever
Year 5 High Achiever
Year 6 Sportsmanship/
ability
Year 5 Sportsmanship/
ability
Congratulations everyone
Lauren Barton
Claire Townsend
Tom Lange
Zac Mort
Khesanh Saunders
Edward Mentiplay Smith
Willow Plex
Annabelle Love
Harrison Laity
Edina Jamal
Melanie Stretton
Molly James
Henry O’Halloran
Zoe LefebvreThiviller
Sarah Kubeil
Shantelle PatonMcKenzie
Sally Loney is retiring
Sally Loney is retiring at the
end of this year. A farewell
morning tea was held today
and Sally was presented with
a gift from her current and
former work colleagues and
the Benalla P-12 College
School Council.
Congratulations Sally and
best wishes for your
retirement. We will all miss
you.
Uniform Shop Hours
Families will be able to purchase school uniform
during the school holidays. Judds will be in
Benalla at the Faithfull Street Campus Hall on.
Thursday 16th Jan
10am - 5pm
Friday 17th Jan
10am - 5pm
Saturday 18th Jan
10am - 5pm
If you would like to pre - order for collection on
one of those days please phone, fax or email your
order to Judds.
Students of the Week
Benalla Library has a summer of fun activities
planned. Please book by phoning 57622069
Wednesday 8th January at 2.00pm. “Games
& Mysterious Newspaper Craft”
Wednesday 15th January at 3.00pm. “Red &
the Bookworm Family” Puppet Show
Wednesday 22nd January at 3.00pm. “Let’s be a detective” Fun craft and activities
Calling all kids! Investigate Benalla Library’s Summer Reading Club
1 Pick up an ‘Investigation’ starter pack when you
register, including your reading record.
Kyle and Corey were students of the week.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
2 Read 5 books over the holidays.
3 Collect fun rewards such as wrist-bands, tattoos
and stickers as you read. For every 5 books you
read, enter the major prize draw to win a Guinness
World Records 2014.
4 Join us for a party to celebrate the end of Summer
Reading Club on 31st January 2014.
Please donate to the Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal
Benalla P-12 College is seeking your
support with the donation of new
toys to distribute to children for
Christmas. If you would like to donate
a toy there is a collection box located at the office.
Clarke St Campus is collecting toys for 10 to 12 year
old boys and girls.
Gemma and Taylah received certificates for
their participation in this years' Premiers
Reading Challenge.
Art Room News
Wanted for Art Room
Can everyone please save
their old newspapers for the
Art Room.
Year 5/6
Presentation
Night
28th November 2013
My School Year
In 2013 it was a new year for me. I made new friends, experienced new things and did tasks I never
knew I would throughout this year. I met an extraordinary teacher and did some thing I never thought
I would…...I made friends with my whole class. Now from all the time I’ve spent with these spectacular people they’re like brothers and sisters, just from different families and I love them with all my
heart. Without those fabulous people I wouldn’t be bubbly, I wouldn't be out there, I would be no
where.
I would also like to acknowledge Mr Pod for his help and persistence to make everyone's time at
Clarke Street Campus a memorable one. I would like to say a BIG thankyou to all the JSC (Junior School
Council) for organising all the brilliant days, like He/She day, Old fashioned day, House colours day,
Footy Day/Hot Dog day and Green day.
I’ve had a wonderful time participating in all the activities and things.
So THANKYOU! Every single one of you.
By Nicole Lancaster
Summary of 2013
2013 is nearly over and it’s been a blast. This year has had its highs and lows, ups and downs. 2013
started out rough, new campus, friends, and teachers. But by the end of the year it’s all coming together and I don’t want it to end.
Term one was difficult - everyone was just trying to fit in and find new friends. As the term was coming to its end everyone gelled together as one big family. The class felt like they had known each other
for ages. That’s the one moment that made 2013 a little easier.
Term two felt like any other year, everyone felt a little more relaxed than at the start of 2013. Our
class finally were all used to Miss Loney (Looney), which actually is harder than you would think. Term
two was fantastic- when you would look around there were no more Benalla East, West and 31 kids.
Together all students would hang out with students from any school. We were finally CLARKE STREET!
Everything was normal from this point on.
Term 3 was exciting. We had camp and the concert. Benalla P-12 College Clarke Street Campus couldn’t be stronger. One other amazing opportunity was being able to do electives. There was a great variety- woodwork, first aid and more. Term 3 was so fast that I couldn’t wait until term four.
Term four was sad but exciting. It was awesome. Like I said at the start, everything was coming together. Unfortunately this term was so much faster than any of the other terms. The highlight was
definitely the sleepover, which will be in my memory bank for years to come. Term four was the best
term yet and I can’t wait for the years to come.
By Taylah Grubissa