16th August, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 25 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
Aug
19th -Kinder Kapers 2.30 3.30pm Banskia Session 5 -Book Week

Hi Everyone,
On Tuesday the 13th of August there was a regional chess tournament held at our school. Seven schools competed and Riddells Creek PS altogether had 18 players participating. Winters Flat Primary came first and subsequentially qualified for the State Titles. Riddells Creek Dragons came in second with a difference of 1.5 points and Candlebark finished a very close third. The top scorers for Riddells Creek were Bailey 6/7, Hamish 6/7, Murphy 5/7, Jesse 4.5/7 and they all receiving medallions for their effort. Bailey was also awarded another medallion for finishing 3rd in the individual section. Everyone in the whole team tried their hardest on the day and even though they finished second Mr Gibson said our students did a wonderful job. We have lots of players in grade 4 and 5 so we are already looking forward to next year's competition with anticipation. Our winning team pictured above were Bailey Soderman, Hamish Nicoll, Murphy Cowburn, Jesse Horton Also congratulations to Sharna Ford and Shannon Horton for making it through to the last 16 in the Victorian Indoor Netball U13 squad. Its all systems go for our production of Alice. Details will be sent home next week regarding performance nights, catering and costs.

22nd Fairytales Dress Up Day 23rd 29th 30th Sep 5th 6th 13th 11th 19th 20th Oct 7th 10th 16th & 17th 25th Dec 16th 20th Grade 6 Graduation Dinner Term 4 Ends Assembly 3pm MCL Term 4 Begins School Photos Alice in Wonderland Production Curriculum Day School Council Meeting Assembly 3pm BSD School Council Mtg Assembly 3pm MNG District Softball Banskia Excursion to Fairy Park Term 3 Ends Assembly 3pm BLC Fathers Day Stall Assembly 3pm BTR

RIDDELL WRAP

Kim Ryan Principal Our School Raffle

There are still 84 outstanding raffle books that have not been returned. We need to account for these and all unsold books/tickets and money must be returned next week at the latest.

Our kinder to school transition dates in Term 4 are Monday 11th November, Monday 18th November Monday 25th November.

You Can Do It Stars of the Week!

Friendship understandings at different age groups Understanding where our students are in their social emotional development is just as important as their academic development. We have compiled an overview of these stages on our Wellbeing website. . There is also a link to other great parenting resources so visit our

To the wonderful parent helpers who came to the working bee last weekend. There is now mulch around the fort, many pruned shrubs and a general clean up for all to enjoy. Thankyou Deb, Des, Alison, Andrew, Amelia, Bernard, Nigel, Edwina & Leith.

WELLBEING BLOG
just google wellbeing@rcps and youre there ! Come and visit our site and give your feedback.

District Athletics
What a fantastic day! Lots of great results and personal bests achieved. Thank you to all the parents and teachers who helped on the day and to all the students who did a wonderful job representing the school. Well Done!

You Can Do It Awards!

BLC BSD BSD BSS BAP MNG MGP MJF MCD Chayla Sabo Nikola Wood Bailey Daniel Ella Lockett Bailey Bliem Michelle Woodcroft Jarrod Wilkie Thomas Littlewood Laila ODonnell Sarah Evans Aug 17th

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Community Diary
Riddells Creek Farmers Markets In the school grounds. 9am-1pm

21st Positive Behaviour Support 22nd Workshop for parents & carers of 23rd children & young adults with

Parent Club
Headlice Checksonly 5 cases of eggs were found amongst those ch ecked. Thankyo u t o t he wonderful parent helpers who assisted. Dont forget this Saturday is a sausage sizzle at the Farmers Market; we always need an extra helper so things run smoothly. There will also be a sausage sizzle and a cake stall on election day at the school so all sizzlers and bakers please help by contacting Caroline (ce.buckley@bigpond.com) to be included on the roster. We will be calling for helpers in a variety of roles on both nights of the Term 4 production of Alice in Wonderland. When you know if you are able to help please contact Caroline who will coordinate. Dont forget the shopping tour on 26th October: $70 for a ticket which includes lunch and morning tea and maybe one or two other surprises. Shop for Christmas child-free for the day.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder. Castlemaine Golf Club. 9.30am2.30pm (9.15am for rego). Free morn tea provided BYO lunch). Rego www.autismspectrum org.au Hesket Primary School Dance. Have a great time coming up with a costume that starts with the letter H or simply come as him or herself. $25 a ticket BYO Drinks 7.30pm Midnight. St Ambrose Hall Templeton St, Woodend 5427 0330

Sep 15th
Resonance String Orchestra presents Back to Baroque 3pm Mary Maloney Theatre, Sacred Heart, Kyneton. $20 Adults, $15 Con, $65 Family. Basketball for Everyone RCJMBA would love to invite you to our fun/skills basketball community day at the RC Stadium. $10 per person to be paid with reg form available at RC Stadium. BYO Basketball. Brett Rainbow (former Melbourne Tigers player) will be running the clinics. 8.30-10.305 to 9 year olds clinic 10.30-11.30Seniors Life ball Pro 11.30-2.3010 to 14 year olds clinic 2.30-5.3014+ clinic Contact Deb 0438 081 491

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Attendance 05/08/13 - 09/08/13

Class Total days %

SchoolNuts allergy research is coming to RCPS.

Researchers from The Royal Children's Hospital will be visiting the grade 5/6 classes on Tuesday 10th September, as part of the "SchoolNuts" program. Researchers are investigating food allergy, anaphylaxis and asthma - why are these conditions increasing and how do they impact children and adolescents? Even if your child does not have an allergy, your participation will help researchers answer these important questions. All grade 5/6 students will be invited to complete a questionnaire if they have parental consent. Upon completion students will take part in an education session with allergy nurses from The Royal Children's Hospital. An information sheet and consent form has been sent home with your child this week. Please complete the consent form and hand it back to school by Monday 26th August. Even if your child does not have a food allergy, we encourage you to complete and return the form, as this will provide invaluable information which may help future children with an allergy.

Its Not OK To Be Away!

BAP BGR BLC BSD BSS BTR MCD MCL MGP MGS MJF MNG MPD

16 32 12 11 5 15 11 13 17 7 10 13

85 70 90 89 95 88 89 89 84 94 91 88

GateWays
The gifted and talented education provider, GateWays, is offering a two day program for grade 5 and 6 gifted and talented students with a love of Science. It will be conducted at Duneira Estate Macedon on the 21st and 22nd of October at a cost $223. If you are interested more Information and application forms can be found at h tt p ://www .gat ew ays.ed u .au/ Jol41MicroMacro56.html . Please return completed Expression of Interest form to Dorothy Giusti ASAP to secure a place for your child.

School Banking If you have banked 10 or 20 times, you are eligible for a
reward. Please fill in the form provided in your banking with the reward you would like by 28th August. Any queries contact Michelle 5428 7793 or Michelleevans68@hotmail.com