Important Dates

Scotsburn Assemblies	Friday 11th August Friday 25th August Friday 8th September
Whole School Assemblies	Friday 1st September Friday 15th September
SC2 Backpack Challenge	Thursday 10th August - Friday 11th August
Grade 3/4 Camp	Monday 21st August - Tuesday 22nd August
Fathers’ Day Stall	Wednesday 30th August
Buninyong 150 Year Celebrations	Friday 1st September
Division Athletics	Tuesday 5th September
VSSS Rehearsal Days	Thursday 7th September Friday 8th September
Celebration of Learning	Wednesday 13th September
Last Day of Term	Friday 15th September

Scotsburn News

Below is our most recent Scotsburn news report shown at the whole school assembly last Friday.

Scotsburn Assembly This Friday

This Friday we will hold our next Scotsburn Assembly in the shed at 9.10am. We would love to see as many parents in attendance as possible, as well hanging around for a hot drink and a catch up afterwards. Hope to see you there!

Parent Volunteering and Assistance

A big thank you to the parents who have returned the volunteering note to their classroom teachers. If you would like another note please ask your child’s teacher, or alternatively email Jarrod at jarrod.morgan@education.vic.gov.au with your volunteering preferences.

I am aiming to collate notes and create a schedule to send out by the end of the week.

A reminder that all parents volunteering requires a Working With Children’s Check before commencing any assistance.

Thanks in advance!

Some Sickness at the Campus

Over the past week, we have experienced some bugs going around at the campus, with quite a few students (and a staff member or two) away ill. As we know at a small campus, it doesn’t take much for a virus to spread, and we are making sure that our hygiene and cleanliness practices are in full force both in the classroom and in the yard.

Please remember that if your child is sick with a cough or runny nose, please keep them at home until they are feeling better and are symptom free. It is important that students are not coming to school with cold and flu-like symptoms, where germs and viruses can be easily spread. Feel free to contact your teacher if you are unsure.

Eggs for sale

If you would like to buy some fresh free-range eggs, please see any of the Scotsburn staff.

1 dozen $6 or ½ dozen $3

SC2 Backpack Challenge

As part of SC2’s integrated unit, ‘Someone Else’s Shoes’, SC2 students will have the opportunity to participate in the Backpack Challenge. This will commence this Thursday 10th August at 9am and finish on Friday 11th September at 1pm.

Students are participating in this challenge to develop their understanding of what refugees face when they’re forced to flee their homes. We encourage all students to give it a go, however it is an opt-in activity.

Apologies for information coming out a little late for this event. There will also be a reminder on Compass as well as a hard copy note to go home.

Things to pack:

● Clothes (School clothes, socks, shoes, pjs etc)

● Food (2 x school lunches, 2 x breakfast, 1 x dinner, snacks)

● Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Soap

● Drink Bottle

● Towel

● Toilet Paper

● Cutlery/Cups/Plates

● Writing Book/Maths Book

● Pencil/ Sharpener/ Eraser

● Clothing/Equipment for after school sports/activities

Things that shouldn’t be packed:

● Devices (we won’t be using iPads on these days)

● Toys

● Lollies

● Medications

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mitch.

SC3 BioCats Excursion

On Monday, SC3 travelled to GMHBA stadium in Geelong with 5/6JA for the BioCats excursion. The theme of the trip was STEM, and the link between science and sport. Students went on a short tour of the ground and even got the opportunity to see AFL players train! They also participated in activities that looked at testing and collecting data, as well as the science behind equipment design and food and nutrition. The students had a brilliant day and got a lot out of it.

SC1 Learning Snapshot

We are halfway through the term this week. Where is the year going?

It has been wonderful to see everyone coming in every morning and completing their morning routines of swapping over nightly readers and getting ready for our first session. The first 30 minutes of the school day, supports a fundamental component of our spelling, reading, and writing lessons. Students are finding this routine second nature and developing some wonderful learning habits and the success they are having in their learning certainly shows.

Due to the weather on Friday, the historical walk around Buninyong township was cancelled. We will certainly reschedule the walk for another time when we are down at Buninyong and will communicate this via Compass.

Congratulations to our SC1 Bunjil award winners at our Whole School Assembly on Friday. Students had a great time playing games in the Buninyong School Gym and visiting the Library.

Have a great week, stay healthy and warm.

Thanks.

Ana and Kirsty

Japanese News

Below are a couple of awesome videos from the Japanese room last week:

Scotsburn Focus Phrase of the Fortnight:

SC1:

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 Anderson: anastasia.anderson@education.vic.gov.au

Mr Walsh: mitchell.walsh@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Robinson: kirsty.bull@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Morgan: elizabeth.morgan2@education.vic.gov.au

Ms Middlin: rachel.middlin@education.vic.gov.au

The Scotsburn Team

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