The Connection Coldstream Primary School 29th October, 2019

Leap into Learning by Showing Respect, Responsibility & Teamwork

Diary Dates

31st October

Sausage Sizzle

8th November

SEDA Inflatables Incursion

14th November

LOTE Transition

17th November

Bunnings BBQ – Helpers required

18th November

Yarra Valley Radio

Parent Club Meeting – 9:00am in

the staffroom

20th November

School Council – 6:00pm

28th November

Sausage Sizzle

29th November

Colour Run

2nd December

Craftpower (P-2)

6th December

PUPIL FREE DAY – OSH Available

From the Principal’s Desk

CONGRATULATIONS to the staff and children…for

OUTSTANDING Mathematics results…we are thrilled

to be at the top of the network and up there in the state.

Keep up the fabulous work and keep that Mathletics up

as it really seems to be showing benefit. Keep on top of

the tables as well as this will speed up all your

mathematical operations. While we also have outstanding

results in students decoding in Reading, where we need

to work with even more is in the area of comprehension

and I urge parents to question children whenever possible

about what they are reading and understanding of the

text….even about films they are watching and signage in

the world around them. REMEMBER,

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN YOUR

CHILD’S SUCCESS IS YOU.

Research shows clearly that what works best in education

is collaboration - you are the first teacher…we are the

second. Teachers at this school are ALWAYS willing to

set aside time to discuss your child’s wellbeing and

academic progress with you. Our staff are always busy,

but if you let them know, they will be most willing to

chat with you.

SWIMMING: congratulations to the children for their

excellent behaviour at swimming. They return to us

happy despite being tired.

Phillippa Adgemis – Principal

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SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S REPORT

Hi Coldstream, We’re back with another report. On Monday the 3 to 6s went to CERES. We learnt how paper is made and even made our own sheets of paper. After we had a short walk along the river, our class learned how to make a bag out of an old T-shirt. After having a great time at CERES and learning how to reuse and recycle, we all went to a park, ate our lunches and played around before heading back home.

Last week and this week some students are going to the Yarra Junction swimming pool for swimming lessons. The seniors are doing a project called Fortnaught, which aims to teach young people not to spend all their money on gaming and to be safe when you are gaming.

Tyler & Taylah Mae

PARENT CLUB NEWS

The students seemed to enjoy their Hot Dog lunch last week. Thank you to the parents that gave their time to make that happen. This week we have our Sausage Sizzle. We would appreciate cake stall donations from the 1/2 class. All parents are welcome to help out from around 1pm. You should have received a flyer regarding our upcoming Colour Run to be held on the afternoon of Friday 29th Nov. This is an exciting fundraiser and we would love all kids to be able to participate. Sunday November 17th is our Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. Please consider offering an hour or 2 of your time. Notes will be sent home soon. Have a great week Emily

SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT –

The next School Council meeting will be on Wednesday 20th November, 2019 - Kelly

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Congratulations to 1/2 and 3/4 on winning the attendance awards for the start of this term.

Attendance Champions

P1 III

12 IIIII I

34 IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII

56 IIII

Notes you may have missed

Craftpower Incursion P-2 (2nd December)

Calendar - Expression of Interest

Library Tales

Library books that are overdue need to

be returned ASAP.

To continue borrowing, return or re-

borrow at your next library session.

Please look after the books you borrow.

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ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Congratulations to these superstars for receiving academic excellence awards

in the past fortnight.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAIGE FOR THE NUDE FOOD AWARD (TWICE), ANGUS FOR

EXCELLENCE IS ASSISTING WITH MULCHING THE GARDENS AND JEREMY FOR BEING A

FANTASTIC HELPER.

Congratulations to Red House on winning the House Points Award.

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Our well-camouflaged feathered friends are nesting again in Margaret Lewis Reserve. Keep your eyes

open on your next walk to see if you can find them.

How to Make Paper

What you need: Deck

Frame Tub with water in it.

Bark Paper to recycle

Step 1. Shred your paper and bark.

Step 2. Then put the paper into a tub with water in it. Step 3. Then let it sit for 24 hours if you don’t want to wait that long, then wait for 4-6 hours.

Step 4. Then get the deck and the frame Step 5. Then dip your deck and frame into the water with the paper and bark in it.

Step 6. Make sure the mixture is all over the deck. Step 7. Put the paper that is in the deck onto the cloth.

Step 8. Then fold the cloth. Step 9. Allow to dry.

Now you have made paper.

By Keera

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SWIMMING

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How to make a bag out of an old t-shirt You will need:

An old t-shirt, scissors.

1. Get a t-shirt and cut off the collar but don't throw it away (you will need it later). 2. Cut off the sleeves of your top (Leave space so you can hold on to them). 3. Turn it inside out then grab the bottom of the top and tie the collar around the bottom of it (We turned the top inside out so the stitches are on the inside and the print is on the outside). 4. Turn it back inside out and you have your bag.

If you want the knot on the outside don’t turn the top inside out when you tie the knot.

By Shelby

How to Make Recycled Paper 1 Equipment Tyler 2 Shredder 3 Paper 4 Mould and deckle 5 Tub 6 Cloth 7 Thin cloth Step 1. Shred paper into little squares Step 2. Put your shredded paper into a tub of water then let it sit for 24 hours. Step 3. Get your mould and deckle and swirl it around the tub then move it back and forward so the paper goes in the mould and deckle Step 4. Take the top off the mould and deckle off then tip it on your thin cloth. Step 5. Get your other cloth and wipe it on the net part of your mould and deckle (make sure all the paper is off the net). Step 6. Wrap the paper in the cloth. Step 7. Let your paper dry in the sun.

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C.E.R.E.S.

At C.E.R.E.S. we learnt how to make a bag out of an old T-shirt.We had to cut the collar off and turn it into rope. We had to cut the sleeves off both sides. Grab the end of the T-shirt and tie it up with the rope, turn it inside

out to finish it. Shane

Making a bag Materials

1. An old t-shirt 2. A pair of scissors

There's two ways to make a bag out of an old t-shirt

One way Step 1. Get your t-shirt and cut off your sleeves and collar.

Step 2. Get the collar and grab the end of the t-shirt and tie it. Step 3. Turn your t-shirt inside out

Then you've got a bag

The other way Step 1. Get your t-shirt and cut off your sleeves and collar.

Step 2. Cut the bottom of your t-shirt into fringes.

Like so Step 3. Tie the opposite fringes so nothing can fall out

Step 4. You can leave as it is or you can turn your t-shirt inside out. You've made your bag

By Skye

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How To Make A T Shirt Bag. You will need. .Scissors .An old T-shirt If you want your picture on the outside then turn the T-shirt inside out. Step 1 Cut off the collar and the sleeves. Step 2 Then go to the bottom of your T-shirt. Then with the collar tie the bottom. Step 3 Pick up your T-shirt and turn it right side out Now you’re finished!

How to make another T-Shirt bag.

You will need .scissors .An old T-shirt If you want your picture on the outside then turn the T-shirt inside out. Step 1 Cut off the collar and the sleeves. Step 2 Then go to the bottom of your T-shirt. Step 3 Cut a fringe around the bottom. Step 4 Tie the back fringes to the front like shoe laces. Now you’re finished Rivah