Thursday 8th May or Friday 9th May

• Mothers Day Stall - To be confirmed

Monday 12th May

• Open Day Working Bee - 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Monday 12th - 16th May

• Education Week

Wednesday 14th May

• Winters Flat Open Day - 9.30am - 11am

Friday 16th May

• Division Cross Country
• Walk to School Day

Monday 26th - 30th May

• Reconciliation Week

Monday 26th May

• Prep Health Checks
• Sorry Day Victory Park 10am - 11am

Tuesday 27th May

• Prep Health Checks

Thursday 29th May

• 3/4 Excursion to Market Building

Thursday 19th June

• Neurodiversity Pride Day

Monday 23rd June

• Division Soccer

Friday 4th July

• End Of Term 2

TERM 2 IS ACTION PACKED!

Our first big event is hosting a polling booth for the election this Saturday 3^rd May. The details of what is on offer for voters visiting our wonderful school, are in this newsletter. 

Education Week Open Day is Wednesday 14^th May from 9:30 -11:00am. Prospective parents are invited to tour the school.

HELP NEEDED FOR A TIDY UP

Help is needed for a general grounds tidy up on Monday 12^th May between 2.30 – 4.30pm before the Open Day on Wednesday 14^th May.  Terry will be co-ordinating the tidy up.  If you can spare some time, it would be greatly appreciated.

VOTE OF THANKS

I just wanted to express my gratitude to Ash Harvey for his work as Acting Principal during Term 1.

I have received very positive feedback from students, families and staff and wish Ash all the best in his new role, as Acting Principal at Carisbrook.

WELLBEING DOG - SUNNY

Sunny continues to bring joy to our school community.  He is still technically a puppy and has all that energy and bounce but is also a gentle companion, who can carefully interact with toddlers still trying to find their feet. With our first year of having Sunny approaching, we also have some Dogs Connect compliance tasks to complete.

SPORTS NEWS

At the end of term there were some events to celebrate sport and fitness. The Ride2School day was on Tuesday 25^th March and AFL and Netball for the students in Years 3-6 on Friday 28^th March. The school Cross Country was on the last day of term. Coming up this Friday 2^nd May is the P-2 Tabloid Sports day at Wesley Hill. On Friday 16^th May Winters Flat students will be encouraged to take part in Walk to School Day and the Division Cross Country.

BEFORE SCHOOL DROP-OFF

Before school drop-off is from 8:40am, when a staff member is on duty for yard supervision. Students arriving any earlier, will need to be enrolled at OSHClub.

 SCHOOL NURSE ASSESSMENTS - 26th & 27th May 

The Primary School Nurse Program is a free service offered to all Foundation children attending Primary schools in Victoria.  The program aims to assist in the early identifiction with potential health, wellbeing or development concerns which may impact on their education.  The screening offers hearing, vision, speech, dental and motor skills as well as advice and information and referrals to other health and support services.  All prep students have received an information pack, please complete the survey online or if preferred a paper copy is available at the office.  Please complete before the assessment date above.  If families have any concerns about their child/ren in other year levels the school nurse can see them also.  

SWPBS

This week we are celebrating the following students who have received 20 Care Crow Cards. Their achievements were announced at Monday’s assembly, and they have each received a certificate. They are also entitled to select a reward acknowledging their individual achievement. Congratulations to:

• Laura P
• Otis B
• Tamas
• Theo
• Lenny P
• Harper
• Moss
• Heidi T
• Annabelle B
• Leto

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to you…

Marla turned 6 at the start of April

Arci Holt turned 6 at the start of April

Hazel turned 11 at the start of April

Todd turned 11 in early April

Poorvi turned 7 in early April

Patrick turned 7 in early April

Pearl turned 12 in early April

Luce turned 8 last week

Taylor turned 10 on Tuesday

Archie SP turned 12 on Tuesday

Artie turns 9 next week

Athene turns 12 next week

Hip Hip Hooray

Hip Hip Hooray

Hooray Hip Hip

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are welcome in every classroom as well as the Kitchen/Garden and specialist areas. Reading partners for the junior school are always welcome.

If you have the time and inclination, please let us know. Volunteers at school must have a Working with Children Check.

Suzanne Kinnersly
Principal.

Xuno

Xuno is our school platform in which we communicate to parents about reports, attendance, camps and excursions and email reminders.  It can also be used to contact teachers about your child.  Please see attached a booklet with information on how to use Xuno.  If you are having trouble with your login details please see the office.  We want to reduce our paper waste as in line with our sustainability goals.

Local Excursion & Media Permission Notes

Please return these to the office asap. If you have misplaced these forms, please see the office for a replacement.

SSB Update

If you want to allocate some of $400 dollars to activities that are happening at the school, eg. swimming, sporting events, excursions, you will need to log in to the SSB portal and use your code to allocate to activities.  If you require further assistance please contact the school or the SSB helpline.  

Camps & Excursions Fund

If you are the holder of a health care card you may be eligible to apply for the Camps, Excursion and Sports fund.  Please see Karen in the office if you have any questions.  The closing date is the end of Term 2.  No applications will be accepted after that date.

Karen Mahoney & Kitty Ward

Office

Thank you to our 5/6 Students Ava, Hazel, Kaelyn and Jude for representing Winters Flat Primary School at the Anzac Day Service.

After the roaring success of the Care Crow Cafe at the recent school Garage Sale, we are bringing it back for election day.

It’s a great opportunity to showcase our amazing cooking and gardening program, while raising money for the school.

Please encourage all your friends and family to come visit the Care Crow Cafe after they vote on Saturday. We’ll be open 8am - 1.30pm. 

This week in the Kitchen and Garden..........

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What we're cooking in the kitchen this fortnight...

Egyptian Sun Bread

Hummus

Tagine with Dates and Honey

Saffron and Raisin Cous Cous

Fattoush Salad

Anzac Biscuits 

Yum!!!

Chefs of the week:

Gardeners of the week

3/4 - Theo, Isobel, Ruby, Harper and Izzy

5/6 - Fran and Odetta

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