December 17th 2015

Haddon Primary School Making a

difference

Principal: Maryanne Moody

Phone: 5342 4487 Website

www.haddonps.vic.edu.au

Education is important, “It’s not ok to be away”, or to be late!!

Please phone student absences in by 9am 5342 4487

Calendar

December

18th Last day—Casual dress & clean up

day. No formal classes. 1.30pm dismissal

January 2016

27th school office opens

28th Staff PD-Pupil Free

29th Parent Teacher & Student interviews

February 2016

1st February Classes Commence

Swimming term 1

Foundation—grade 6

5th Parents & Friends welcome afternoon

in the ELC at 2.45pm. All welcome

Principals Report

It is with some sadness

that we say goodbye to

our 2015 graduates. We

have all had a great

year together and are

confident that they will

all achieve their goals.

Congratulations and we

hope to hear great

things in the future.

On behalf of Gaye and

myself I would like to

thank our dedicated

staff for all their hard

work this year. 2015 has been a big year and as always our team puts their hand up

to assist and give much more than they are required to. The children of Haddon are

fortunate to have such a dynamic team.

To all our families I would like

to wish you all a very Happy

Christmas

and a Prosperous and Safe New

Year.

We look forward to 2016, more

hard work ahead and don’t forget

the Concert is coming!!

Principal’s Report

Uniting Care Ballarat would like to express their thanks for

the Christmas toys donated by our students.

This year is a high demand for them, which flags how many of

our local families are doing it tuff this Christmas.

Both Adam and Naomi were overwhelmed by the generosity

and it took several trips to the van to load them up. We

received 200 gifts for donation.

Our Kids giving Kids (KK) program commenced last year and

gauging the enthusiasm will continue in 2016.

WELL DONE HADDON.

Ned

Oscar

Elisha Justin Liam

Nathan

Georgia

Riley

Gabby

The annual shopping trip was once again a huge success and raised $2045.00 profit for the school.

A huge thank you to the following for donating to our raffle prizes on the day.

Harris Scarf

Greenhalg Tannery

Spoils

Spot On Pots

Petstock

Nova Pharmacy Central

Mega Merch

Bakers Delight Lucas & Sebastopol

Woolworths Lucus & Sebastopol

Coles Central & Wendouree

Cattle Yards Inn

R & J Batteries

Last Straw Hay Supplies

James & Son

Teacup Capers Café Smythesdale

Court House Hotel Smythesdale

The Park Hotel

Maxi Foods

K-Mart

Golden Nugget Bakery

Haddon General Store

Market Hotel

Helen Brookes Party Lite

Debbie Matthews

Bus Tour Organisers

The Haddon PS Shopping Tour has been a magnificent fundraiser for the school over the years and has

raised thousands of dollars towards resources for our children. This year’s shopping tour topped the

$2 000 mark. Deanne and Peter Kay took on the organisation of the shopping tour over 12 years ago and

their drive and enthusiasm has made this a successful annual event. We would like to thank Peter and

Deanne for their efforts which have certainly been appreciated. We wish them well for the future, as their

youngest daughter Bella moves onto secondary school.

Foundation- Year 6 Swimming Term 1 2016

Swimming for Foundation to Year 6 students will take

place during term 1, 2016. Students will take part in 7,

40-45 minute swimming lessons with a maximum of

1-10 ratio. These lessons will be conducted by qualified

swimming instructors at the Ballarat Aquatic centre.

Lessons will take place from 2:00pm-2:45 pm and

parents are welcome to attend. Forms were sent home

this week and must be returned by early next week so

numbers can be sent through before the holidays so

groups can be made and instructors allocated. The cost

for 7 lessons and transport to the pool is $75. Along with

School Council policy, full payment must be made

before the student can take part in the sessions. Grade

swimming days will be communicated to parents on or

before the parent teacher interviews on Friday, January

29.

Welcome to Haddon PS Afternoon tea Friday - February 12, 2:45 pm All parents and friends are invited to a welcome afternoon in the ELC on Friday February 5 at 2:45pm. Come along and meet other parents and enjoy a social afternoon. A member of staff will be available to answer any questions regarding Haddon PS.

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY $3600 for 3hours Work

CAN YOU SPARE ½ AN HOUR A WEEK FOR 6 weeks , TO ASSIST OUR SCHOOL IN ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS?

To be part of Mc Cains market research we need up to 60 people (12 people for each session) to attend McCain’s tasting room at McCains on Ring Road Ballarat for 30 minutes only on a Tuesday night. You will taste 2-4 items of food, complete a questionnaire and return home.

McCains Foods are willing to pay the School $3600 which will go directly towards resources for our children.

Why not get a group of friends together (do not have to be associated with the school)?

Why not a car of fathers to do their bit?

Can you only commit to two or three weeks? That’s okay! Dates Tuesday April 12- May 17

Please consider and try and enlist few other friends to make the trip with you.

More information and registration forms will be sent out early Term One, 2016.

Please see Mandy Wilson (parent) or call her on 0409428888 if you are able to assist or need more information.

School Council News

It is with great pleasure that we announce, that due to the positive response of families we are now able to host a senior

swimming program. For the past few years we have had poor numbers which prevented us from providing a viable program.

Staff and Council are very pleased at the 2016 response as we are all of the belief that swimming in Australia is a critical life

skill.

Our Christmas party day that has been sponsored by School Council was a great success. We had our traditional helpers

attend to cook up a storm and it was good to be able to host an event which was at no cost.

Our Community Relations team are now looking at ideas for next year and hope to build on the 2015 success.

At our December meeting we said thank you and fare well to Lesley Grant, our president. Lesley has served on School

Council for 14 years and steered us through many financial challenge as treasurer. We now remain in a strong financial posi-

tion moving forward and her work is done!

I would like to thank Lesley for this dedicated service and loyalty to Haddon School.

Special School Holiday Workshops Haddon Community House

POLYMER CLAY

JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

Come and explore the delights

of working with ‘Polymer clay’.

You can make a wide range of

patterned and textured effects

and your own unique jewellery.

No previous experience is

necessary,. This one day intro-

duction class is also open to

accompanied children from the age of 12.

Learn to create stunning, wearable jewellery from your own

decorated beads. This is an addictive, creative and affordable

hobby. You will be amazed at what you can create in such a short

space of time.. You will learn the following:

The different types of polymer clay and where to obtain it

How to condition and colour blend your clay before use

How to make several shapes of beads

To make a simple cane

To make decorated beads &jewellery and “curing”

To assemble your beads into finished jewellery

Where to source findings.

DAY: Tuesday

DATE: January 19th

TIMES: 11 pm ~ 4 pm - break for lunch - BYO

lunch

COST: $55.00 plus materials fee on day.

You require:

Polymer clay – tutor will have some colours available for you to

purchase. You can purchase your own if you wish. You will be

using 3 packs of Premo clay @ $3.95 per pack. Please do not

buy clay from Spotlight.

You will need:

1 pack Colour

1 pack Black

1 pack White

You will need to purchase linen bead thread thread to string your

beads. Spotlight brand is ribtex.

Tools:

Please bring:

Bamboo skewers (at least 10)

Cornflour (about a cup) and a small oven proof

container (around the size of a 4”ramekin)

Baby wipes

SPECIAL HOLIDAY LOW PRICE

Our very popular Saori Weaving class is back by demand this

term. There are no rules,, it is so easy! And suitable for total

beginners and all ages. You can bring along some of your own

yarns to use. Great to use up those odds and ends of wool etc!

We have a children’s class in the morning and an adults class

in the afternoon.

KIDS MORNING WEAVING CLASS

Come and learn some fun and freestyle art of Japanese Saori

weaving! No weaving experience is necessary.

DAY: Monday

DATE: January 18th

TIME: 10.30 am ~ 12.30 pm

FEES: $45.00 includes materials

AGE: 7 and up

ADULTS AFTERNOON WEAVING CLASS

Try your hand at the freestyle form of Japanese Saori weaving!

You do not require any previous weaving experience to do this

type of weaving.

DAY: Monday

DATE: January 18th

TIME: 1.30 pm ~ 4 pm

FEES: $60.00 includes

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS SFOR

THE WEAVING CLASSES SO YOU NEED TO BOOK EARLY TO

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT & PAYMENT IS REQUIRED ON

BOOKING ~ BOOK NOW!

HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES: THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK UNTIL THE 5TH JAN BUT YOU

CAN LEAVE A BOOKING MESSAGE BY PHONING 5342 7050

AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU AFTER THAT DATE

- OR YOU CAN EMAIL MANAGER AND BOOK

manager@haddonlearning.org.au