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Junior School

Gloves There are 18 gloves in the

cloakroom. How many pairs

of gloves might that be?

Middle School

BLOCKS, BLOCKS, BLOCKS, BLOCKS,

BLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKS

Place 14 blocks in three piles. The

first pile should have one less than

the third pile. The third pile

should have twice as many as the

second pile. How many blocks are

there in each pile?

Senior School

How Old?

Joshua is five years older than

David. Simon is four years older

than Joshua and nine years older

than David. Simon’s and David's

ages added together equal 15. How

old are the boys?

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Maths Problem of the Week - Term 4 Week 2 Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Grade:…………………………………….

Solution:

Maths Problem of the Week

Junior School: There are 19 chil-

dren on the bus.

Middle School: K is the second

block from the right

Senior School: Reina’s fish is 30

cm long, Lynn’s fish is 48 cm,

Jane’s fish is 39 cm and Teri’s

fish is 78 cm long.

Maths problem of the week - Solutions for last week!

L I H K J

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Maths Problem of the Week

Junior School: There are 19 chil-

dren on the bus.

Middle School: K is the second

block from the right

Senior School: Reina’s fish is 30

cm long, Lynn’s fish is 48 cm,

Jane’s fish is 39 cm and Teri’s

fish is 78 cm long.

Maths problem of the week - Solutions for last week!

Junior School

Gloves There are 18 gloves in the

cloakroom. How many pairs

of gloves might that be?

Middle School

BLOCKS, BLOCKS, BLOCKS, BLOCKS,

BLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKSBLOCKS, BLOCKS

Place 14 blocks in three piles. The

first pile should have one less than

the third pile. The third pile

should have twice as many as the

second pile. How many blocks are

there in each pile?

Senior School

How Old?

Joshua is five years older than

David. Simon is four years older

than Joshua and nine years older

than David. Simon’s and David's

ages added together equal 15. How

old are the boys?

Maths Problem of the Week - Term 4 Week 2 Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Grade:…………………………………….

Solution:

L I H K J

FOR YOUR DIARY

OCTOBER

Friday 14th

• District Softball—Bass—

POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY

28TH OCTOBER.

Monday 17th - Friday 21st

• Book Fair—Library details

page 3.

Wednesday 19th

• School Council Sub-

Committee Meeting

- Curriculum and Policy -

4:15pm.

THURSDAY 20th

• School Council Sub-

Committee Meetings

- Buildings and Grounds-

3:45pm.

- Finance - 4:15pm.

THURSDAY 27th

• School Council Meeting

6:30pm in the Senior

Learning Centre.

Friday 28th

• District Softball—Wonthaggi

Recreational Reserve.

• Whole School and Grade 6

Photos.

Saturday 29th

• KIDZ MINI MUDDA

10:00AM—2:00PM.

School Oval.

Monday 31st

• Student Free Day

Professional Learning.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 1st November Melbourne Cup Day

Public Holiday.

Monday 21st November

Student Free Day - Report Writing.

DECEMBER

Tuesday 6th December DET State Wide Transition

Day for Prep and Year 7.

Thursday 15th December Grade 6 Graduation.

Number 32 13th October, 2016

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WONTHAGGI PRIMARY SCHOOL ● Phone: (03) 5672 1600 ● Principal: Mrs Leonie Anstey ● Email: wonthaggi.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au ● Website: www.wonthaggips.vic.gov.au ● Billson street (PMB 101) Wonthaggi, 3995

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From the Principal Congratulations to the students who participated at the Regional Athletics

on Tuesday. A special congratulations to April, who finished first in High

Jump and Vu who finished first in Hurdles and Discuss. They will now go

onto to compete in State Finals in two weeks time.

This afternoon, we will be holding a parent NAPLAN session in the senior

Learning Centre starting at 5:30pm. We will discuss the results in terms of

what the big ideas that emerge to help these groups of children on how to

reach their next step. We will provide practical ideas that you can do at

home to help your child's next step in learning.

Thank you to all the families who completed the Parent Opinion Survey

that was distributed in Term 3. I am delighted to report that our results are

above State Averages in all domains. The anonymous comments support

the hard work and dedication of our teachers and leadership of our

school. I was particularly humbled to read that families believe we provide

a stimulating and challenging learning environment for their child and that

the majority feel that any concerns are taken seriously and are followed

through for (and with) them.

This is a timely reminder to all families that we welcome concerns and

feedback (positive and growth areas) to ensure that we provide the best

learning environment for your child throughout their educational journey

with us. Appointments can always be made with your child's teacher or a

member of the leadership team.

It is with some sadness that tomorrow we farewell Narelle Bruhn (Grade

Prep A) from Wonthaggi Primary School. Narelle has made a difficult

decision to pursue a new career path in Melbourne. We will be welcoming

Ms Jessica Grimes to our staff for the remainder of 2016. Jessica comes to

us with teaching experience from Australia and South Africa. Prep A will be

having a farewell for Narelle at 3pm tomorrow for parents and carers.

Jessica will be also be attending for families to meet.

Next Tuesday night our Maths Specialists (Chris Terlich and Karyn Thomas)

together with specialists from Wonthaggi North Primary School and Lang

Lang Primary School will be providing Professional Learning to teachers

from across Bass Coast. We have over 100 teachers attending (with quite a

long waitlist) for the Twilight session. This is a great testament to the high

regard that our teachers are held for their knowledge and skill in teaching

mathematics/science.

While we love the start of spring, it does come with swooping magpies

throughout the Bass Coast Shire. There is currently a swooping magpie

some mornings at the front of the school. So please be careful; if the

magpie is around, consider using another entrance to the school. School

hats are a great protection.

Kind Regards,

Leonie Anstey

Breakfast Club Each Tuesday and Friday from 8.15am in

the Senior Learning Centre.

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ENROLMENTS FOR 2017

ROAD SAFETY REMINDER To Parents/Carers, when dropping off children at the front of

the school, please park correctly, NOT in between the crossing

flags. Police will book anyone who is found double parking.

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READING AWARDS

50, 100 and 200 Nights

CSEF—Dairy Assistance Funding In 2016 the Victorian Government implemented a response package to assist dairy farming families. This one-off payment of

$375 per student is only available in 2016 and will be paid to the school for the eligible student.

This includes assistance for Primary and Secondary students attending schools (Government and Non-Government schools)

where one or both parents:-

• Own an operating dairy farm.

• Are share farmers on a property primarily operating as a dairy farm.

• Hold a lease for an operating dairy farm.

• Work as an employee on an operating dairy farm and this is their main source of employment.

Families who were eligible for the means tested CSEF Payment are also eligible to receive the Dairy Assistance payment.

However families that have previously qualified for the CSEF Drought Assistance funding are not able to also access the

CSEF Dairy Assistance funding.

Parents can apply for the Dairy Assistance Funding by completing an application form which is available at the office and

returning it to the school by no later than Friday 18th November. The school will then allocate the payment directly

against your current charges.

ooA Jasmin M. Her great attitude to school & working hard to complete her writing task.

00B Miley O. Always being a friendly and helpful student.

12A Nathan W. For his unfailing consideration towards his classmates.

12C Samara S. For making sure that those around her feel part of our learning community.

12D Dyclan S. Helping others in the classroom and at Breakfast Club.

34A Eli S. Assisting in classroom organisation.

34B Ryan C. For willingly going into the Learning Pit.

34C Emily V. For settling in well at Wonthaggi Primary School.

34D James R. Excellent attitude towards school this week.

Annabelle B. Her wonderful playwriting and speaking.

56A Amy D. Having a great start to Term 4.

56B Kodi S. Making an excellent effort to learn her 4 times tables.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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WHOLE SCHOOL AND GRADE 6 PHOTOS On Friday 28th October Foons Photographics will be

coming to take the Whole School and Grade 6 Photos.

These were not able to be taken at our last photo day

due to bad weather. The Photos will be taken first thing in

the morning.

Recycle your pre-loved mobile phones to help protect gorillas on the brink of ex�nc�on.

The Grade 3’s and Grade 4’s at Wonthaggi Primary School are helping gorillas in the wild by collec�ng mobile phones for

recycling and reuse.

How does mobile phone recycling protect endangered gorillas?

Recycling reduces the demand for coltan and helps protect gorilla habitat.

It also raises money for a nonprofit organisa�on called Gorilla Doctors and Zoos Victoria’s

conserva�on programs.

It helps keep mobile phones out of landfill.

How recycling will work:

Place your old mobile phones in the collec�on box at the office or give them to your

classroom teacher.

PhoneCycle will collect the mobile phones.

PhoneCycle will donate the value of your mobile phones to Zoos Victoria and Gorilla Doctors’

conserva�on programs

Find out more informa�on at www.phonecycle.com.au.

The Grade 3/4’s are very excited about a Phone Recycling Program available

which can help protect Gorillas

BOOK FAIR Book Fair starts next week.

Monday 17th October until

Friday 21st October

8:30am - 9:00am

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Held in the School Library.

BE SUNSMART WEAR YOUR SCHOOL HAT

If you have lost your hat, a

new hat can be purchased

at the office, broad

brimmed hats are $8.30 and

bucket hats are $9.00.

Remember No Hats—No

Play.