10th August 2018

DATE ACTIVITY DETAILS

Monday 13th August-Friday 17th August National Science Week

Monday 20th August-Friday 24th August is Book Week

Monday 20th August Dress up Day Dress up in your favourite book character

Monday 20th August Government Incursion Grade 3/4

Monday 20th August Pictures and Pages book sale Refer to flyer for more information

Tuesday 21st August Government Incursion Grade 3/4

Tuesday 21st August Pictures and Pages book sale Refer to flyer for more information

Thursday 23rd August Author Visit Coral Vass

Wednesday 29th August SSV Coburg District

Wednesday 29th August and Thursday 30th August

Father’s Day Stall Small Hall

Wednesday 29th August Prep Transition session 1 Play and Stay 2.30pm—3.15pm

Wednesday 5th September Curriculum Day The Out of school hours will be

running a full day program please Booking form attached and on

COMPASS

Pupil free Day

Thursday 6th September Grade 2 Bush Day 8.00am-6.00pm

Friday 14th September 3/4 AFL Girls Gala Day Selected students

Wednesday 19th September- Friday 21st September

3/4 Camp Mt Evelyn

Thursday 20th September Prep Transition session 2 Introduction to Prep 2019

FRIDAY 21ST September END OF TERM 3 2.30PM DISMISSAL

Dear School Community,

G’day to the Coburg West Primary School Community. I just thought I would fill you in as to the

whereabouts of Mr. Colagrande. Mr. Colagrande has visited many of the iconic landmarks in Europe.

It seems from photos he has been enjoying basking in the sun on some very famous beaches, relaxing

and catching up on the happenings at Coburg West PS.

Term 3 at Coburg West PS has been nothing but busy. Our students have taken part in the National

Tree Day planting their own saplings which they have taken home to plant in their own gardens.

2018 TERM DATES Term 1 Wednesday 31st January – Thursday 29th March

Term 2 Monday 16th April – Friday 29th June

Term 3 Monday 16th July – Friday 21st September

Term 4 Monday 8th October – Friday 21st December

Learning about the importance of our world and how to look after it was the focus of these sessions.

Thanks to all the staff for making this a rich learning experience for our students.

All of the Grade 3-6 students took part in athletic trials which resulted in some students being

selected to represent the school at a district level. It was exciting to hear that all students

participated and encouraged one another to do their best.

Our Prep students celebrated a momentous milestone by acknowledging their first 100 days at

school. Thanks to all the parents/carers who attended the picnic on Friday. It is wonderful to see our

Prep students attend school every day with smiles on their faces, a positive mind set and a readiness

to learn.

The Family Maths night was well attended. I was in awe of how many parent/carers attended the

Family Maths Night with their child/children to spend valuable time learning about how much fun

maths can be. Embracing these opportunities with your children is important and remember that

‘Families who play together, stay together.’

I was overwhelmed with the level of interest illustrated by a group of students in Grade 3/4 who are

keen to beautify our school by adding bird feeders, signs and plants. The students have named their

new area ‘The Bird Garden.’ It is located at the front of the school, across from the Prep/Grade1

Playground. Keep an eye on this space and watch it grow and change as various items will be added

overtime by the students.

Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge every one of our parents/carers who attended and

took part in the Shore Reserve footy fundraiser. I would personally like to thank the stream of

parents/carers led by Christine Doolan and Heather McGiddy, who volunteered their time to make

this day such a huge success. Coburg West PS may not have won with goals on the scoreboard, but I

truly believe we succeeded in demonstrating true community spirit. The stories that I heard from

parents, students and teachers reminded me of the famous words of Helen Keller which are, ‘alone

we can do so little, together we can do so much.’

Well done and thank you CWPS Community.

Carmel Lancuba Acting Principal

The wearing of a school uniform creates a sense of collective and individual pride in our school

as well as giving our students a sense of belonging. I have noticed that some students are not

wearing the correct uniform to school.

Please ensure full school uniform is worn every day. If you have any queries about this please

contact Carmel Lancuba, Acting Principal, on 9386 1286.

Find Your Treasure

Book Week Book Sale

Why not celebrate Book Week the best way possible by buying a book from our Pictures and Pages

Book Sale?

You may find a book with your favourite character or even buy your new favourite book! Support

our local book shop and buy books for your child or donate them to the school. There will be plenty

to choose from and you will even be able to take them home on the day. Parents/Carers are

welcome to buy books throughout both days. All profits from sales go towards buying books for your

children to read at school.

Where: Community Room

Date: 8.30 am 10:00am and from 3:00 - 4.15pm on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st August

Payment: Cash or EFTPOS

Please note that no orders will taken after the book sale

Come along and find your treasure!

RESPECT HONESTY ENDEAVOUR FRIENDLINESS

RESPONSIBILITY CO OPERATON

NAME GRADE VALUE AWARDED BY Felix 5/6M Friendliness S Meagher

Jacoda 3/4F Endeavour O Franco

Georgia 3/4C Respect F Currie/A Spiteri

Olek 3/4P Friendliness E Acciarito

Freya 1/2Y Endeavour S Youla

Oliver 1/2B Co operation P Barling/A Stewart

Georgie 1/2M Endeavour R Mardesic

Amelia 1/2Z Endeavour L Zampatti

India 3/4A Co operation P Amerena

Sophia 5/6B Friendliness A Blatti

Mary 5/6R Friendliness J Rigby

Lucinda 5/6R Friendliness J Rigby

Marianne Prep D Co operation N Dunn

Zara Prep L/M Co Operation M McLean/A Le Bon

Sanaasri Prep S Co Operation A Siciliano

Ethan Prep K Co Operation J Kennon

Bardia 1/2E Endeavour R Esposito

Olivia 1/2L Endeavour L Blackman

Max 1/2A Endeavour S Alderuccio

Anna 3/4C Co operation Ms Currie/Mrs Spiteri

Matizze 3/4R Respect Ms Roberts

Paige Prep K Endeavour Miss Kennon

Sophie Prep S Endeavour Miss Siciliano

Kleo Prep LM Endeavour Mrs McLean/Mrs Lebon

Olivia Prep D Endeavour Miss Dunn

Samuel 3/4B Endeavour Mrs Pavich/Miss Preston

Angelique 1/2Z Endeavour Ms Zampatti

Gigi 1/2BS Endeavour Mrs Barling/Ms Stewart

Austin 3/4PA Co operation Miss Amerena

Kaan 5/6R Friendliness Ms Rigby

Seamus 5/6M Friendliness Ms Meagher

Nell 5/6B Endeavour Ms Blatti

Ashleigh 5/6B Endeavour Ms Blatti

Maya 5/6B Endeavour Ms. Blatti

Tara 5/6B Endeavour Ms. Blatti

Charlie 5/6B Endeavour Ms Blatti

Julie 5/6B Endeavour Ms Blatti

Veronica 5/6B Endeavour Ms Blatti

Isaac 1/2M Endeavour Miss Mardesic

Rory 1/2A Endeavour Ms Alderuccio

Astrid 1/2E Endeavour Ms Esposito

Thanos 1/2L Endeavour Miss Blackman

Lachlan 3/4P Respect Ms Acciarito

NATIONAL SCIENCE

WEEK AT COBURG

WEST PS You are invited to attend our science morning on Monday the 13th of August

between 11:30 – 12:30.

The Program for the day will be as follows:

Prep students will be working with the grade 3/4 classes.

Grade 1/2’s will be participating in a science incursion which will be offered

to the students only. To minimise disruptions and to maximise the learning

time, we will be unable to offer this activity to parents. However, photos of

the event will be uploaded on See Saw for parents to view.

Grade 5/6’s will be conducting experiments in their own classrooms.

You are all welcome to join us and take part in the activities prepared for

your child’s class.

We hope you enjoy our Science Week program

It has been wonderful to see so many Coburg West students taking part in the Reading Challenge this year. Congratulations and well done to all of the students who are participating. We already have many students who have finished the Challenge. A fantastic effort! Coburg West Students involved in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge need to have completed the challenge by Friday, 24th August 2018. Please encourage your children to keep reading to ensure they finish the Reading Challenge and enter all of the books they have read on their home page by this date.

Prep Transition Session 1 Stay and Play

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Prep Transition Session 2 - Welcome to Prep 2019

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Prep Enrolments 2019

Dear Coburg West Community,

The school is currently taking Prep enrolments for 2019. If you have a child that is due to commence Prep next year and you have not completed an enrolment form please visit the office.

If you have an enrolment form and have not returned it to the office please do so as soon as possible. Thankyou

Contact Details Update

Dear Coburg West Community,

If you have changed your address, contact number or email address please notify the office via the following email address – Coburg.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Thank you.

Special Photo Day – Tuesday 4th September 2018 Dear Coburg West Community,

On Tuesday the 4th of September 2018 Coburg West Primary School Special Group photos will be

taken.

The special groups are as follows:

Graduation SRC

Cross Country Athletics

Grade 4 Sports Captains Choir

Drum Band String Ensemble

Rock Band Assembly Ensemble

Bat Tennis Teams Soccer Teams

Basketball teams Netball Teams

Softball Teams Football Teams

School Captains House Captains

If your child participates in any of these groups please ensure they are aware of the photos being

taken and are in full uniform. For those who participate in the String Ensemble and Assembly

Ensemble, please bring along your instrument for the photo shoot. For those students who

participate in the sports activities (Soccer, football, netball and basketball) jerseys and bibs will be

provided. SRC, House Captains and School Captains please remember to wear your badge. For the

Grade six students please ensure you have your bomber jacket with you for the photo shoot.

Thank you