Primary School
It has been wonderful to welcome all of the students to school for Term 2. We trust that it will be a solid term with many challenging learning experiences.
Lego Masters at Bayside
Last week, the students from Year 2 to 6 participated in Lego Masters sessions run by Ryan Evans (who was on LEGO Masters in 2021 and the 2023 season currently on air). The students used Lego to solve problems set by Ryan and there was much enthusiasm for the tasks.
Prep-Year 2 Swimming
The swimming lessons at PARC have been running smoothly this week. It has been encouraging to have many parents come and support the students. Many thanks to Mr Klan for organising these lessons for the students.
Year 3/4 Excursion
On Friday 5 May, the Year 3/4 students will be going into Melbourne for an excursion which will include a visit to Cooks’ Cottage.
Whole School Cross Country
A reminder that Whole School Cross Country Carnival is coming up on Tuesday 9 May. All year levels will be participating in this event at different times. Students are expected to wear either their PE uniform or house colours. Please read the below letter sent home to families for all the event detail
Please note students will run in the age group they will be on the 31/12/2023
9:05 am: 9 year old girls (2 kms)
9:10 am: 9 year old boys (2 kms)
9:25 am: 10 year olds girls (2 kms)
9:35 am: 10 year olds boys (2 kms)
10 am: 11 year old girls (2 kms)
10:10 am: 11 year old boys (2 kms)
11:10 am to 11:30am - Recess
11:35 am: 12/13 year old girls (3 kms)
11:45 am: 12/13 year old boys (3 kms)
1 pm to 1:45pm - lunchtime
1:55 pm: Year 2 girls (1 km)
2:05 pm: Year 2 boys (1 km)
2:15 pm: Year 1 girls (1 km)
2:25 pm: Year 1 boys (1 km)
2:40pm: Prep girls (1 km)
2:50pm: Prep boys (1 km)
Year 5/6 Winter Sport
The Year 5/6 students have commenced the Winter Sports Competition against other schools, playing netball, football and soccer. They look very smart in the uniforms for the specific sports they are playing. Parents are welcome to come and cheer them along.
Prep Readiness Session
On Thursday 18 May, Mrs Donna Martin and Miss Fiona Mitchell will be running a Prep Readiness Session in Room G16 from 2-3pm. They will be presenting some information that may help prepare children for Prep in the 6 months prior to starting school.
Ashton Scholastic Book Club
It is with much appreciation that we wish to acknowledge the work that Mrs Kate Williams has done in being the coordinator for Ashton Scholastic Book Club over the past few years. We thank her sincerely. It is pleasing to announce that Mrs Janine Mann is going to be the new Ashton Scholastic Book Club Coordinator. Orders can only be placed online. Issue 3 brochures were distributed last week and the online orders need to be placed by Wednesday 10 May.
Mothers’ Day Stall
Primary students have the opportunity to purchase a small gift for their Mothers at the Mothers’ Day Stall on Friday 12 May. All gifts are $5. This stall is being coordinated by Mrs Lis O’Brien and we thank her and her team of volunteers.
Rescheduled Primary District Field Events
Due to inclement weather the Primary District Field Events were cancelled this week. The new date is Wednesday 30 August.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday 6 May: Open Day
Friday 5 May: 3/4 Excursion to Cook's Cottage
Tuesday 9 May: Whole School Cross Country (Year 3-6 before lunch, P-2 after lunch)
Wednesday 10 May: Whole Primary Incursion - Brainstorm Productions 2-3pm
Friday 12 May: Mothers’ Day Stall
Friday 12 May: Year 5/6 Winter Sport
Friday 12 May: Primary Assembly 1/2T
Thursday 18 May: Prep Readiness Session
Friday 19 May: Primary District Cross Country
Wednesday 16 - Friday 19 May: Aladdin Jnr at George Jenkins Theatre 7.30pm showtime.
Canteen News
Please note there have been some changes made to the Canteen menu. Lunch Orders are still to be submitted before 10am via the Primary Class Lunch Bags with the student's name, class, order and total clearly labelled. Volunteers are warmly welcome to help in the canteen. All enquiries can be sent to karissa.gaskell@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Interschool Sports: Soccer
Free Basketball Clinic
It is time for the very first free basketball clinic of the year! The Bayside Raiders Basketball Club will be running a fun afternoon for Primary and Lower-Secondary students on Friday 12 May from 3:30pm - 5pm in the gym and on the basketball court.
We are pleased to announce that we have three Senior Frankston Blues players coming to our school especially for this event. Fun and learning of new skills is guaranteed! We will be running these days once each term - all you have to do is turn up.
You do not have to be an existing Bayside Raiders player to participate. Bring your siblings and friends! So, pop the date into your calendar and don’t forget to bring runners and a drink bottle. For any queries, please email Ulli Austermann
A Tall Order
What an exciting challenge Ryan from Lego Masters brought to the Year 2s. They only had 15 minutes to build a tower at least one metre tall. Students were super excited, and worked well with communication, problem solving and teamwork to succeed. In the end three teams succeeded in the challenge. Ryan showed a different way to make a tower with the bricks on their side, then put two student builds together to show how they could tower over him.
