31st October, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 34 E: riddells.creek.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Newsletters: http://rcpsadmin13.global2.vic.edu.

au Phone: 03 5428 7277 Fax 03 5428 6981 69-77 Main Rd Riddells Creek Vic 3431

School Diary
Oct 31st Nov 1st - 11am All Welcome to the Vegie Patch. School Council Meeting

Hi Everyone,
Another busy week at school Have a look at the below Vic Health draws to a close and we realise website for more information how fast the year is flying. It is only http://walktoschool.vic.gov.au/page 8 weeks to Christmas and that just seems amazing. Normal routines have returned after the heady heights of the production. Teachers are turning their attention to reporting time and the students back to the learning at hand. November is walk to school month and I encourage you, where practical, to leave the car at home and walk with your child to school. I have just arrived back in the office after taking some preps down to Riddell kinder and it was so nice walking back with them, chatting and admiring all the lovely gardens in flower. We will be setting up a lunchtime walk club as well for those students who cant walk to school. Kim is still recuperating and hopefully back on deck soon. Have a enjoyable weekend and remember no school on Tuesday. Amelia Desormeaux Assistant Principal

RIDDELL WRAP

- Assembly 3pm BSS 5th 8th Melbourne Cup Day -Assembly 3pm BLC - 5/6 Kanga Cricket - Head lice Checks Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm Assembly 3pm BAP - Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm - Swimming Melaleuca 18th till 29th Curriculum Day Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm Assembly 3pm BTR Swimming Banskia 2nd till 13th Piano (Melissa)/Violin Concert 6pm - Whole School Fun Day

11th 15th 18th

22nd 25th 29th Dec 2nd 5th 6th

-Assembly 3pm MCD 10th 12th 13th Grade 6 Transition Day Grade 5 Discovery Day to Gisborne SC Christmas Stall

-Assembly 3pm MGP & BSD 16th 20th Grade 6 Graduation Dinner Term 4 Ends

Parent Club
Please note that there are head lice checks on Friday 8th November. As usual, we ask for the girls to have simple pony tails on the day. Volunteers are welcome, both to check hair and to fetch classes (if you dont have a WWCC). Fiona Walker runs the Garden Club on Fridays at snack time and has the very exciting job of planting fruit trees and summer vegetables tomorrow. Children, young siblings, mums, dads, aunties and grandparents are all welcome to join in. No notice required just turn up to the vegie patch at 11 ish. The Parent Club AGM has been booked for lunchtime on Friday 13th December at Seasons; anyone with an interest in the clubs activities this year or next is warmly welcomed. You dont have to be a member to attend. Please let Guinevere know (0412115293) if you would like come along.

Dont forget 9 Day Swimming Program at Sunbury Aquatic Centre

Dates: Melaleuca - Nov 18th to Nov 29th (with curriculum day on the 22nd).Payment due 11/11/13. Banksia - Dec 2nd to Dec 13th. Payment due 25/11/13. Costs: $95 per student. Payment plans are available from the front office. .

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Community Diary
Resilience & Behaviour by Kathy Walker-Early Life Foundations presents a parent information evening at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 7pm. RSVP email sunranges@amba.org.au

NOV 3rd 10th

Gisborne All Seasons Market Brookes Charity Fun Day & Zumba Fitness Party. Come to the Primary School to help raise money for Brooke a local mum who has recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Zumba, sausage sizzle, raffle, pony rides & lots more. Any help or donations would be greatly appreciated. Contact Flo 0408 360 128 11th-4.15 - 4.45pm 15th-3.45 - 4.15pm Free Come & Try Day at Riddells Creek Tennis Club. Racquets provided. Paul 0427 420 405 Riddells Creek Farmers Markets Held in the schools grounds 9am - 1pm Riddells Creek Kindergarten Centre Parents Committee AGM. 7.30pm at the Kindergarten. All families are encouraged to attend. Supper provided. Contact Elisha 0418 722 580.

Macedon Ranges Emergency Alerts Facebook Page

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has created a
Facebook page to support community preparedness, relief and recovery from emergencies and hazards in the region, such as bushfires, heat waves or floods. The page provides useful tips for residents and businesses in the region on how to prepare themselves, their family and their property for a possible emergency situation. It will also be used to provide community updates on local relief, support and recovery services should an emergency arise within the shire. We are encouraging Facebook users in the school community to like the page and share it with their friends. To access the page, log into Facebook and search for Macedon Ranges Emergency Alerts, or visit www.facebook.com/ MacedonRangesEmergencyAlerts.

11th & 15th 16th

Sports News
Congratulations to Shannon Horton who represented the school at the State Athletics Championship Finals on Monday. She came 5th in the Girls 12/13 year old High Jump. The school is very proud of her.

27th

You Can Do It Star of the Week!

A big thank you to Mr Haliday (Brodies Dad) who fixed our broken glass window.

Sandy Says
You Can Do It Awards!
BGR BSS MGS MCD MJF MGP MNG Noah Krakau Logan Murray Max Rowland Samantha Jeffrey Oliver Bagin Anna Watson Taylor Dowson Jasmine Evans

Mrs Krohn in the Art Room would appreciate the donation of small cardboard boxes. For example boxes used for toothpaste/ soap/face cream etc.

Start treating yourself as if you are the most important asset youll every have. After all, arent you?
Please return swimming permission forms WITH payment to the front office. Visit our wellbeing blog on the new school app or visit the address below .
http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/