Armstrong Creek School Newsletter

Principal's Report

Dear Parents, Families and Community members,

Curriculum Day 30 August

While the kids are away, the teachers will...work hard!

 

Together with our colleagues from Montpellier PS, Oberon PS and Oberon South PS, we were able to learn all things Literacy with Misty Adoniou.  Misty is a well recognised presenter at a national level and it was a privilege to have the opportunity to learn with and be inspired by her today. 

 

The opportunity to work with colleagues from other schools was also a rare and fantastic opportunity and we hope to do more of this in the future.

 

Our Education Support staff worked with Mel Elevato around supportive practices to encourage independence and high expectations for all students. Opportunities like this are often hard to come by and the feedback from staff was extremely positive.

 

Thanks Mel and Misty!

 

Father's Day Evening

There was a great turnout of more than 200 people last night all enjoying the STEM and sports activities available.  Many thanks to PACC for organising the BBQ and drinks and to the ACS staff who stayed to assist.

 

This is the first time we have held this event and based on it's success, I'm sure it won't be the last. As a new  school creating cultures and customs is a big part of our development and I thank everyone involved for supporting us to do so.

 

We wish all Father's and Special People a very happy (and hopefully fun-filled and relaxing!) day on Sunday.

 

Cyber Safety Parent and Student Sessions

Leading Senior Constable Robbie Noggler from Victoria Police will be joining us on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th September to deliver Cyber Safety talks to parents, students and staff.

 

We highly recommend and welcome all parents and guardians to attend the Parent Session on Monday 16th September @ 6pm in the Administration Building.  Please use the link below to register your attendance.

 

https://forms.gle/tpDLMnzntV94ALU6A

 

Students in Grades 3-6 will have their sessions during the day on Tuesday 17th September.

 

Leading Senior Constable Robbie Noggler is very experienced in this area and will speak to the students using age appropriate content about how to be safe in an on-line space.

East End Car Park

Just a reminder that the East End Car Park (not the one near the main entrance) is for staff only.

 

This is due to safety risks with students and families exiting past this driveway, whilst cars are coming in and out. Typically this gate is closed between 8.30 and 3.30; however, on occasions it may have been left open so your support in not parking in this car park is appreciated.

Enrolment Intentions for 2020

As we near the end of our second year of establishment, we are currently in the process of developing our workforce plans and learning community models for 2020.

 

To assist us in this, we would be grateful if families could advise us of their enrolment intentions for 2020 by completing the link below:

 

https://forms.gle/YcwbNvfE4iNCJHdB9

2020 Prep Story Time Session #3

All parents and guardians of our enrolled 2020 Prep Students are welcome to come along with your child to Armstrong Creek School on Friday 6 September for some more story time fun. This is an opportunity for your 2020 Prep child to visit the school, meet some friends and take part in some simple story time activities with staff from the school. 

 

The sessions will be held in the Community Hub at Armstrong Creek School from 9:30am to 10:00am. Please come into the office prior to each session and a staff member will take you through to the Community Hub.

 

If you could please register your attendance for each session via the link below  it would be appreciated.

 

https://forms.gle/5ZRMZ3MykbGz9aow6

 

The more formal Transition Program will be held during Term 4 and we will advise you of those dates once confirmed. 

End of Year Raffle

This year, we will be holding our first ever major school fundraising event in conjunction with our End of Year celebration day on November 22nd (details to come!)

 

Do you own a business? We are looking for sponsorship and would appreciate any donations of vouchers or products that you would be willing to offer. Haircuts, house cleans, beauty treatments or more!

 

As one of our generous sponsors we will promote your business in our school newsletter and also at our end of year celebration. Please drop your donations into the school office before October 11th.

 

As a minimum, we are asking all families to donate one non-perishable gourmet food item from the list below, which will be included in a gourmet food and wine hamper for the end of year raffle:

  • Crackers
  • Chocolates
  • Wine
  • Gourmet Nuts
  • Non-perishable antipasto jar (sundried tomatoes, roasted capsicum, artichokes etc)
  • Non-perishable preserves (chutney, pickles, relish, lemon curd etc)
  • Dried fruit
  • Gourmet style sauces
  • Gourmet confectionary (peanut brittle, rocky road etc)
  • Wooden serving board (brand new condition)
  • Cheese/Pate Knives (brand new condition)
  • A packet of Markers/Crayons/Pencils
  • Colouring Book
  • Stickers
  • Craft activities

Please drop your item to the school office before October 11th.

Enjoy your week end!

Evan Savage

Principal