TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH

Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue 23

6th August, 2015

CALENDAR
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Thursday 6 August
Thursday 13th August
Thursday 20th August
Tuesday 18th August
Thursday 20th August

Val from Rosebud Library P-2

P-2 Responsible Pet Ownership
9.00am P-6 Whole School Musical Performance
Tootgarook PS House Athletics Day
Book Week Musical Incursion

Channel 9 Visit

Channel 9 came out to our school to do a story on the

wonderful things that are happening at Tootgarook PS.
They interviewed the wonderful mums that run Breakfast
Club, along with interviewing children about their thoughts
why the Breakfast Club is so successful.
Footage was taken of
the
children
participating
in
Running Club and
doing woodwork in
the
Art
room.
Interviews were held
with Bernie and Eric
from St. Vincent de
Pauls,
and
their
involvement
and
assistance within the Tootgarook Community.
We had representatives from the George Hicks Foundation
who donated money for the school to purchase our school bus
from Boneo PS.
Overall they left our school with over 1 hours of footage that
they will turn into a few minutes which will appear on Channel
9 News. Stay tuned and we will let you know when we will be featuring.
Paul King
How lucky we were to have a relatively clear week for our students who attended
last weeks Snow camp to Mount Buller. I had the pleasure of a brief visit last
Wednesday and Thursday, and the thing that struck me most over the course of my
visit was how relaxed and happy all of our the students were. It was great to see
everyone having a go at all of the activities presented by qualified ski
instructors as well as the sense of pride they exhibited in conquering some of
their challenges. Other than a few minor scrapes for a couple of students, the
whole week unfolded beautifully with our students enjoying a fantastic camping
experience. The photos below capture some of the action over the course of the
week. On behalf of the school community, I would like to take this opportunity to
sincerely thank the dedicated team of teachers & adults who provided wonderful
around the clock support and care for our students from both Tootgarook and
Sorrento.

Tootgarook/Sorrento Mt Buller Ski Camp 2015

Another successful camp has just been completed at Mt Buller. This year was a little different to previous years
where we has a total
of 23 non skiers who
attended the camp.
There was a lot of
excitement as snow
fell on our arrival on
Sunday and continued
on throughout the
week.
By the end of Monday
we had all of the
children, skiing up and
down Bourke Street,
and getting on and off the chair lift.
As the children improved throughout the week they continued to
explore
the
mountain, and ski
on new ski runs.
Wednesday night was another highlight with the children
skiing under lights at a rapid pace. They didnt recognise
Mr. Whitworth
who
was
hidden behind
a large black
beard.
The
annual
snow ball fight
was held on
Thursday
afternoon
where
Mr.
King
didnt
participate due
to
skiing
injuries.
Needless
to
say
even
though the other teachers and parents tried, without Mr. King leading the way, they couldnt with hold the
might of the students and lost the first snow ball championship in 6 years. Look out children Mr. King will be
back to lead the charge in 2016.
The sun shone on Thursday and Friday, where the children skied from the
Summit where the visibility was excellent, and could see for kilometres.
Congratulations to Lily Buck and Mia Goldberg who won the trophies for
being outstanding students over the whole week of the camp.
Paul King

Ski camp 2015 - By Charli Kelly and Emma Campbell

On the 24th of July 2015, the 4,5,6 students that chose to attend
ski camp. We left on the bus at 11:00am to head off to Mount
Buller. It was a long 4 hour journey, but every second was worth it.
When we arrived, we left all our luggage at the Southern Cross
lodge and headed off to ski patrol were we learnt how to keep
safe out on the snow. It was all very important to know what to

do. Then we walked to Buller Sports to pick up our skis, boots and poles. It was a bit of a hassle
walking back with our boots and skis but we managed
The very next morning, we had ski school. The instructors names where, Mona, Joshua, and 3
others. We were all on some of the hardest
slopes by Tuesday!!
On Wednesday night we went out skiing
under the stars. It was beautiful. We flew
down Bourke Street, and surprisingly none of
us crashed!
On Thursday
night,
we
had
red
faces.
Everyone
who participated did a wonderful job. The winner of red
faces was Emma Campbell doing the cup song.
She received a trophy. The MC of the night was Adam Kelly,
who did a great job.
The next day we got ready for home and packed up all of
our stuff. We had morning skiing until 12:00 and then left. Lilly
Buck and Mia Goldberg received an award for good
participation. Good job girls!! Big thanks to all the Sorrento
and Tootgarook children that attended. Also big thanks to
the teachers and parents of Tootgarook and Sorrento that
made this trip possible.
Written by
Charlie Kelly and Emma Campbell

CAMPS SPORTS EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

For parents with Health Care Cards applications close 15th September.

Our whole school will be attending a musical

performance Shine a Light on Thursday 20th August.
Please note that the performance starts at 9:00 so make
sure you re here on time. At the moment some of the
songs from the musical are being played before the
bell and are being enjoyed by all. Also some of the
books focused on in the performance are being
experienced in the classrooms.
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Thankyou to the following helpers from Prep R that
helped at the Tootgarook Market on Saturday 25th July
Leza Dixon, Sarah Aldridge, Marama Silvester, Nathan
Opie, Leanne McLeod, Gary Barrett, Kate Gaul, Adele
Read, Darren Walker, Tara Eddington, Phil Eldridge, Jan
Prosser, Christine Young, Mandy Bos, Sandy Archer,
Peter Nolde, Eliza McIntosh, Eileen Williams Prep R
received $100 from the market committee for having
more than 10 helpers and they purchased these beautiful
items. Thankyou to everyone involved.

Prep B - Mrs Bos Swae Quarrell for her improved concentration and listening during floor activities.
Prep R - Mrs. Read Sonny Feron for your enthusiasm and contribution to our class Vet Clinic. Thank you!
1H - Mrs Hughes - Erik Driver for trying so hard to stay on task and complete his work on time. Great Erik
Keep it up!!
1P - Miss Perkins Marley Johnson for settling back into school quickly after her long holiday in England!
You have been working hard on your counting.
2B Mrs Baird Amelia Reeve for being one of our most diligent students. She always puts in 100% and
follows up her learning at home.
2J Mrs Johnstone Rhiannon Fraser for being switched on in Literacy and really thinking about
comprehension clues. Well done.
3A Miss Arnold Taylah Hawley-Morsillo for always being really organised with homework and always
being prepared for class. Keep up the great work.
3W Ms Walton Tristan Symons for working so hard in Maths and completing all your work on time.
Great job Tristan!
4S Miss Staley + Miss McGhee Amity Bickley - For setting a great sporting example at TPS and the West
Rosebud Bowling Club. Its wonderful to have such an active and enthusiastic community member in Grade 4!
5Q Miss Quintin Well done Max Holbery - You've worked hard this year to become more independent and
self directed, and as a result you're completing all tasks to a very high standard. It's great to see you excited about
starting our energy unit. Great effort Max!
6W - Miss Withers Tom Connelly for his excellent behaviour on Ski Camp. Well done Tom, you tried your
hardest and had lots of fun.
Art / Craft Miss Davey - 2J for showing the RICH School Values and working well under unusual
circumstances! Fantastic effort! Well done!
Music - Mrs Young Deegan Thomson 3W for busting out his moves in the Macarena. Great job Deegan!
Phys Ed Mr Kitchin Connor Clarke - Prep R for doing so well in our cricket clinic last week, you tried so
hard! Well done Connor.
Indonesian Prep Gr 3 Miss Lee Jackson Vis - 3W - Jackson, your enthusiasm to learn is really inspiring.
It's been wonderful to witness your passion for learning a new language. Well done. Keep up the good work.
Indonesian Gr 4-5-6 Mrs Clements - Charli Kelly 4S - For being a smiling, enthusiastic participant during
Indonesian. Keep up the great work Charli!

Sporting Schools
Tennis- Tuesday afternoon 3.45-4.45
Lawn Bowls- Wednesday mornings 8-8.45
Forms will be available from the office from 8.30 Friday
the 7th of August.
Justine Beagley
Sporting Sch ools Co-ordinator

Last
week
Tootgarook
Primary School was very
fortunate to have a visiting
Teacher from Indonesian
visit. Gusrial is from Northern
Sumatra where he teaches
English at the University to
Indonesian students. It was
a wonderful opportunity for
the students to practice the
Bahasa Indonesia they have
learnt so far, as well as a
positive cultural exchange.

First Aid Room Wish List

Girls and boys long pants sizes 6-12
Girls underpants sizes 4-10
If your child has required a change of clothes
please wash them and return to the office.
Thank you

6th August, 2015

Directed Play Activities in the Prep class.
Each week in the Prep class room, we participate in a selection of Directed Play activities
which are designed to extend the childrens language development with a focus on our
Literacy and Numeracy topics. At the end of the session we write about our learning.
This week we have been learning about the letter Vv. We made volcanos, vowel puppets,
vegetables with playdough, vegetable soup, a village with the blocks and vegetable
collages.
Our favourite activity of all was the Vet Clinic. What fun we have had playing with the
medical kits that we purchased with our funds from the market. We bandaged our pets,
used the stethoscopes, worked as receptionists, talked about x-rays and cared for our sick
pets. This is a great introduction to our Living Safely with Pets incursion next week.