Scotsburn News
Term 1 Important Dates
Term 1 Important Dates
| Scotsburn Assembly (3pm in the Shed) | Friday March 27 |
| Whole School Assembly @ Buninyong | Thursday April 2 |
| Sausage Sizzle | Friday March 27 |
| Grade 3 Camp | Monday March 30 - Tuesday March 31 |
| Last Day of Term 1 (2.30pm finish) | Thursday April 2 |
SC1 Learning Snapshot
We were very fortunate to have some students from Damascus College St Brendan’s Campus visit us last Wednesday. During this session, students from SC1 worked with a Year 8 buddy. They were able to share a story and then complete a literacy activity they have designed that connects directly to their narrative.
There is certainly a lot of enjoyment sharing literacy and building relationships. This partnership between Scotsburn and Damascus has now been going strong for over 12 months, and we love it! Thank you for visiting us, Damascus.
Have a great week,
Beth and Chelsea
SC2 Learning Snapshot
Over the past week in SC2, students have been spending some time publishing their first person animal narratives. Students have spent quite a long time drafting these and it is wonderful to be able to see the process through to an edited and published piece. This piece of writing brought to the end our literature study of War Horse, which was such an engaging and informative unit. Transferring these newly developed skills and knowledge into some incredible writing pieces was just the icing in the cake!
A huge good luck to our Grade 3s who head off on camp next week. You guys will have so much fun!
Jarrod and Kirsty
GRIP Leadership Conference
Good luck to our Grade 6 leaders who are attending the GRIP leadership conference in Melbourne on Thursday. This is a great opportunity for our student leaders to join other students from all over the state to develop their leadership skills. We look forward to seeing the ideas they bring back to the campus.
Details have been posted out on Compass however a reminder of arrangements are below:
Arrival: No later than 6:25am at Wendouree Train Station.
Return: Approximately 4:45pm at Ballarat Train Station.
A Compass message will be sent out with a more accurate arrival time in the afternoon on Thursday.
Additional Details: Students are required to bring their own packed morning tea, lunch and a drink (water). They also need a pen (a notebook will be provided). Students may bring up to $10 spending money to spend at the train station on the way home (for a small treat such as an ice cream or small snack). |
Grade 3 Camp - Next Monday and Tuesday - Monday 30th March - Tuesday 31st March
Grade 3 Camp is next Monday! We can’t wait to head off on our first overnight camp experience. Mr Morgan will be joining students for the entire experience, with Raquel also attending the day part of the camp. Please make sure you have everything packed and organised well in advance and have returned your medical forms this week.
If any parents of Grade 3 students have any questions, please do come and see Mr Morgan this week. It’s getting exciting!
Arrangements for Grade 4s and 5/6s next Monday - Monday 30th March
While Mr Morgan is away on the Grade 3 camp next Monday and Tuesday, we will have the following arrangements in place for our Grade 4 and Grade 5/6 students on Monday 30th March:
Grade 4s - will join SC1 and Mrs Connor for the day at Buninyong campus
Grade 5/6s - will join the Grade 5/6 students at the Buninyong campus for the day. Mr Morgan will be there at Buninyong in the morning prior to leaving for the camp to help settle the Grade 5/6 students in.
On Tuesday 31st March, Grade 4s and 5/6 students will have normal arrangements at Scotsburn with Mrs Robinson. A Compass reminder will be sent out later this week.
Planning Week - This Week
As is our routine towards the end of every term, classroom and specialist teachers are provided with a planning day with their teams to review student data and plan for next term’s student learning.
In order to do this, it means a slight change in the timetable for all students this week. Yesterday SC2 had their specialist day with Mrs Murphy, with SC1 having their day on Thursday. Don't forget to send along PE shoes!
Holiday animal care
It is that time of the term again where we are putting out the offer for anyone that would be interested and has the time to assist with Pip and our chickens over the holidays. Pip the bluetongue lizard would love a holiday at someone’s house, and she is extremely low maintenance! Our chickens will stay onsite, however just need a check for eggs, water and food every few days.
If your family is interested and willing to help with Pip, please come and see Jarrod in the next few days to make arrangements.
Below is a sign up sheet for any families who can pop in to check on food and water for the chickens. The food is kept in the door on the right hand side of the coop. Thanks in advance!
Last Day of Term - 2nd April
A reminder that next Thursday 2nd April is our final day of Term 1, with a 2:30pm finish time. As is our usual routine on these days, we will begin the day at the Buninyong campus for a whole school assembly, the bus back to Scotsburn at 11am to finish of the term in our classrooms.
NAPLAN - Well Done!
Congratulations to our Grade 3s and 5s for their amazing work completing NAPLAN assessments over the past two weeks. All students have been so positive about the experience and have given their best efforts. You should all be very proud of yourselves!
Scotsburn Intercampus Travel At times, Scotsburn students will be transported between campuses in order to attend classes, assemblies, special days and events. On most occasions, transport required through the day will be by bus and occasionally private car for smaller groups of students. Parents may be asked to drop off or collect from the Buninyong campus if sessions are at the beginning or ending of a day. We will always let you know of any upcoming travel arrangements via our newsletter, Compass, or via phone for smaller, more specific travel arrangements. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding intercampus travel, please contact your child’s teacher. |
Staff Contacts
Mr Morgan: jarrod.morgan@education.vic.gov.au
Mrs Robinson: kirsty.bull@education.vic.gov.au
Mrs Murphy: Elizabeth.Murphy@education.vic.gov.au
Mrs Connor: Chelsea.Connor@education.vic.gov.au
Mrs Morgan: elizabeth.morgan2@education.vic.gov.au
Mr Skilbeck: steven.skilbeck@education.vic.gov.au
The Scotsburn Team