5th September, 2013 Vol 17 Issue 28 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
Sep 5th 6th 7th School Council Meeting Assembly 3pm BSD Election Day- Come to school to support the Grade 6 Sausage Sizzle fundraiser. District Softball Parent Club Meeting Assembly 3pm MNG -Banskia Excursion to Fairy Park -Division Athletics Assembly MCL 2pm Term 3 Ends 2.30pm

Hi Everyone,
On Tuesday we celebrated Dorothy Giustis 60th Birthday. With this milestone comes an important decision that Dorothy has made about retirement. We are planning to have a special afternoon tea on Thursday October 10th from 2.30pm, everyones invited. This will be an opportunity to share some memories with Dorothy, celebrate her long association with Riddells Creek PS and wish her well as she embarks on this next exciting phase of her life (after the family cruise!). Rehearsals for Alice are full steam ahead. There will be a separate flyer coming home tomorrow with details about performance nights, costumes, ticketing and catering. There are two separate casts. We are trying really hard to work things so that siblings are on one night, but in some cases this will be impossible. There will discounted tickets and preference seating for families who choose to come on both nights if their children perform separately. Please remember to support the barbeque and cake stall on Saturday when you come to vote. We would appreciate any offers of help with sausage selling and cake baking. August is the time that we acknowledge the huge contribution that Education Support staff make to the school team. Its already September and I have failed to publicly acknowledge the super job our ES staff do at RCPS. Thank you to Cathie, Edwina, Cheryl, Flo and Jennie. They keep the school running smoothly and do countless unseen jobs, often behind the scenes. Thank you Ladies! A couple of weeks ago parents were asked to give us feedback about student led conferences. Thank you to the six parents who responded. There were some very thoughtful replies. Three people were in favour of option 1 and three in favour of option 2. Perhaps most people are happy with the current arrangements. Heres another opportunity to have your say. Last week we launched the school app. We have had heaps of positive feedback and plenty of parents using the online absence note. Its free, so dont forget to download it.

RIDDELL WRAP

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Term 4 Begins Grade 5/6 Hooptime School Photos Assembly 3pm MGS

Alice in Wonderland Production

Assembly 3pm MPD Assembly 3pm BGR Shopping Tour

Assembly 3pm BSS Assembly 3pm BLC School Disco Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm Assembly 3pm BAP - Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm - Swimming Melaleuca 18th till 29th

22nd Curriculum Day 25th 29th Dec Kinder Transition 2pm - 3.30pm Assembly 3pm BSD

Kim Ryan Principal

Feedback about our Student Reporting Procedures We are interested in your preferences for Student Reporting. Please tick one of the boxes below and return to the office or send by email.
Option 1 2 x yearly reports + student led conferences with additional parent interviews if requested by either parent or teacher. This is the current procedure. 2 x yearly reports + parent teacher interview only. No student led conferences.

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Swimming Banskia 2nd till 13th Assembly 3pm MCD Grade 6 Transition Day Assembly 3pm MGP Grade 6 Graduation Dinner Term 4 Ends

Option 2 -

Name: ______________________________________

Parent Club
A big thank you to everyone who helped organise the Fathers Day stall last week; Jude, Fiona, Caroline, Wendy, Paula and Ellen. We made lots of money! Hopefully all the fathers enjoyed their presents. This Saturday there is a very important event. Yes, the Election Cake Stall and Sausage Sizzle! From 8am, when you come to vote, stop off and buy a sausage to raise funds for the Grade 6 graduation, and then pick up a yummy cake for morning tea from the Parent Club Cake Stall. You can help by cooking or selling; please let Guinevere know (0412 115293) if you can do either of these; we need lots of cakes and biscuits and about 8 people to do a shift selling. How confidence in children develops For most children starting school means spending more time on learning and less on play. It also means more expectations of them from parents, carers, teaching staff and also from themselves. Primary school children typically start out with high expectations. When they see how well they do things compared to others, their view of their own abilities often changes. They learn that they are good at some things and not so good at others. They also see how other children and teaching staff respond to what they do. These things influence childrens confidence in their abilities. They also influence how willing they are to have a go in situations where they feel unsure. This information and more on strategies around building confidence in children are on the kidsmatter website under the headings below How parents and carers can help Confident thinking Dealing with disappointment Optimistic thinking Visit our wellbeing blog on the new school app or visit the address below to see how we can work together to help our students have a healthy attitude to their strengths and how to handle disappointment.
http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/a bout-behaviour/curiosity-andconfidence/everyone%E2%80%99sgood-something-supportingkids%E2%80%99 Sep 8th

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Community Diary
Riddells Cricket Club Registration Day. 10am - 11am at RC Recreation Reserve . Milo Cricket, U11, U12, U14 & U16. Coaches needed for Milo, U11 & U12. Contact Darren 0418 109 404. ThinkUknow Presentation at Woodend Primary School 7pm. Parents, carers & teachers are invited to hear topics such as how young people are using technology. Contact Lynne Flynn 5427 2455. Resonance String Orchestra presents Back to Baroque 3pm Mary Maloney Theatre, Sacred Heart, Kyneton. $20 Adults, $15 Con, $65 Family. Riddells Creek farmers Markets. 9am to 1pm at RCPS Getting Riddell Right Mostly Music Trivia Night host Ian Moore. BYO own food or order a savory platter in advance. 7pm $25 or $200 table of 10. Senior Citizens Centre, Main Road, RC 0418 559 40. Basketball for Everyone RCJMBA invites 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. 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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Dont forget the next Parent Club M eet i ng is on F ri da y 1 3 t h September, at 2pm in the art room; everyone is welcome.

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MRSC welcomes all to come & try mixed Touch Football Dixon Field. Juniors 5pm 6pm Seniors 6pm - 8pm Comp runs Tues nights 15th Oct March 2014.Contact 5428 7155 The Junior Diabetes Research Foundation invites you to come with family & friends & enjoy a 3 course Family Dinner. 5.30pm Senior Citizens Hall RC. $30 adults/$10 child. RSVP by 28th Sept Vicky 5428 7883 / 0409 767 036 Ladies Pink Pamper Evening Gisborne Golf club 7pm - 10.30pm Indulge in an evening of pampering & support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Show your support by wearing something pink! Tickets $35 includes finger foods & pampering. Cathie 0414 505 246 A kids & hassle free shopping experience RCPS Parent Club welcomes the Riddells Creek community to come & enjoy a shopping tour. $70 per ticket (includes morn tea & lunch). Pick up from RCPS. Contact Alison 0418 573 725

You Can Do It Awards!

BSD BGR BSS BLC MGP MNG MCD MCL MGS Jaime Stephens Erinn Hannan Grace Armstrong Brandon Flynn Adam Horton Emma Wood Chloe Rose Kyra Wallace Josh Bowden Skye McGeechan Georgia McGovern

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You Can Do It Stars of the Week!

All the Students who went to Somers Camp. They lasted 9 days away from home and had a wonderful time.

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Sandy Says!!! Off with your Head