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Friday August 22, 2.00pm Science

Friday September 5, 2.00pm Mathematics

Friday October 17, 2.00pm Music

Friday October 31, 2.00pm Technology

Friday November 14, 2.00pm The Arts

Thank you to the parents who have generously offered to enrich Science Week by sharing their science background with us. Unfortunately we have one class that might miss out. L If you can help please contact either Catherine Whiting or myself as soon as possible. For example… if work in pathology you might like to do a brief presentation to explain your work then assist the students to do a separating liquids experiment. ….Or maybe you work as a grain inspector, you could bring some grain samples for the children to classify and identify pests. Just think of the possibilities!

Next week we will have a new face in the office as Christine takes leave to accompany her son, Josh, in the Australian School Boys Basketball Championships in Darwin. Josh was one of our year six students last year and has gone on to excel in his beloved basketball. He was chosen to represent Victoria ahead of many talented hopefuls and has worn a well-deserved grin ever since, almost as big as proud Mum’s. We wish Josh and Christine every success in Darwin.

Cathy will be in our office for three days next week juggling her permanent position at another school. The office will be open during shorter hours the other 2 days.

A new website launched for students and parents to have their say on improving education. It has been designed to ensure that parents, students and the broader education community have their say on how school education in Victoria could be improved. As part of obtaining this information from students and the community Minister Kosky has launched a new website. This new website is now live at www.betterschools.com.au

You would have heard the expression “clever as a fox” we have had first hand experience with this over the last week. A rather straggly looking fox has been disturbed from his home as a result of the building development next to our school grounds. He has wandered into the school ground in search of food seemingly unperturbed by the excitement he caused. An RSPCA officer been helping us, but, true to the fox reputation he has proved to be most elusive. Happily we have not seen the fox this week so we can only assume he has found a less disruptive home.

The experience has made us look closely at litter in the school ground and the teachers are ensuring that food is consumed in the classrooms.

As you know our newsletter is now On-line. If you would like to receive it via email just contact me using the following details and it will be emailed to you fortnightly.

The school nurse will be taking human development lessons with our grade 5 & 6 students in October. She has offered to run an information evening for parents before the classroom program begins. The information evening will be held on October 14 at 7.00 in the library.

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Parent Information Evening

I/we are interested in attending the Human Development Parent Information Evening on Tuesday October 14 at 7.00.

The following children will be presented with Principal’s Awards at assembly on Monday morning.

For displaying the Monash Primary School value of learning. Enjoying learning and striving for excellence. Well done Karly and Michael!

Just a reminder that on Sunday 24^th August between 9.30am – 3.00pm we will be having a Working Bee. Come along and help us:

It is pleasing to see the involvement of so many parents in and around the school in the recent months. Thank you, it certainly makes a difference, keep up the wonderful effort.

There is a definite feeling of energy and enthusiasm amongst staff, students and parents. School Council is working hard to foster and build on this.

Working Bee reminder for August 24^th. Many hands make light work and last time we had lots of fun too. Why not join us ……………..?

Soon embarking on Parent Opinion Survey, and as this can be an important tool in determining the future pathways of the school, I hope parents can take a few minutes to answer the questions, provide their feedback and return the forms promptly. The process is completely anonymous and your answers and comments are extremely valuable.

Date sent home	Notice Title	Teacher Responsible	Grades which received the notice
7/8/03	Athletic Sports	Mr. Sowersby	P-6
8/8/033	Working Bee	Office	P-6
11/8/03	Fundraising News	Office	P-6

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