Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 5th October 2023
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Chewton Primary School is situated on Djaara Country.
We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the custodians and caretakers of the land. We thank them for the care they have taken and continue to take of Country: the rivers, mountains, trees and animals. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We commit to Be Brave and Make Change. We will be a voice for generations.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Tuesday 10th October World Mental Health Day:
lunchtime fun activities run by Hands on Learning and Margot
Friday 13th October 9am All day Phee Broadway Theatre rehearsal
Parents drop students at Phee Broadway theatre at 9am
Bus travellers to get off at St Mary's and teacher will walk them to the theatre
Parents to pick up students from the Theatre at 2:30pm
Friday 13th Oct School Production
Students arrive at 6pm
Performance starts 6:30pm, concludes 7:45pm
Saturday 14th October Help needed to set up from 2pm
Sunday 15th Oct 150th Celebration 10am-1pm
Help needed for lots of big and little jobs!
Thursday 26 October School Council 6:30pm
Friday 27 October P-2 Kickball
Wednesday 1st November-Friday 3rd November 5-6 camp
Monday 6th November Pupil Free Day: Teachers assessment and reporting
Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup public holiday
Wednesday 15th November Whole School Athletics Day
Monday 20th November Life Education Van
From Bernadette
From Bernadette
It is so lovely to be back with you all. I am looking forward to catching up with you over the next week. Please help us out with the 150th. We have lots of jobs we need. So far only three people have volunteered. A huge thanks to Ingrid, Kitty and Elaine who have been doing all the organising!
Set up
Friday historical display in Art Room
Saturday: 2pm Bunting, car park signs, hopscotch outline,
Sunday 15th
8:30-9:30am
Set up Chairs and tables, chairs for band & games (4 people)
BBQ/ cake stall/ raffle Set up (3 people)
Witches hats along parade route (2 people)
Stall: raffle and History book table (1 person)
9:30am Help with parade- traffic wardens (2 people)
10:30-1pm BBQ to cook and sell sausages, veggie burgers & cakes (3 people per hour)
11:15am-12:15pm Traditional games: game master to run egg & spoon, sack, 3 legged race, quoits
1-2pm pack and clean BBQ, tables and chairs pack, displays (All hands on deck needed here)
Sign up sheet for jobs at the sign in desk, or email Bernadette or Kitty
From the Office
From the Office
Sentral to Compass Transition
We are now using Compass as our parent portal provider. Please see the parent guide below for how to access Compass. This guide is also on our website and hard copies are available from the sign in desk in the hallway.
Emails & letters were sent home at the end of last term detailing login information and instructions. Please contact the office if you are needing assistance navigating the system.
Year 5/6 Camp Wilkin
The final payment for camp is due on the 28th of October. Please contact Kitty if you would like to arrange a payment plan.
The cost of the camp and bus has increased significantly since 2021. The school has offset the increase by subsidising the surfing lesson for all Chewton students, as we feel this is an exciting opportunity and important for fostering wellbeing and promoting resilience.
Compass Parent Guide.pdfADHD MONTH
ADHD MONTH
a message from Renee.
a message from Renee.
October is ADHD month, a time for spreading truth, understanding, and support.
It is also time to focus on the amazing people with ADHD in our lives.
Current understandings of ADHD are constantly evolving – with new research, personal experiences, and conversations.
I have ADHD and you can ask me questions about it!
Each week throughout October we will have a celebrity spotlight on ADHD role models we love. This week is….
GRETA GERWIG
The director, screenwriter, and actress, known for directing acclaimed works like Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, revealed her ADHD diagnosis in an interview with The Guardian.
“As a kid, my mum was like, ‘Let’s sign her up for every activity. Let’s tire her out,’” she told the outlet. “I’ve always had a tremendous amount of enthusiasm. I was just interested in, like, everything. I had a really active imagination. I had a lot of really deep feelings. I was emotional.”
School Production - Chewtopia 150 Years
School Production - Chewtopia 150 Years
Don't forget to purchase your tickets!!! They are selling quick.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets!!! They are selling quick.
Detailed information to go home on Friday about all day rehearsal next Friday and the performance.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Costume Request
Costume Request
Each child will bring home a costume list for their character, but we would love to have some extras on hand to help fill the gaps.
We need 1870s, 1920s, 1960s & 1980s style clothes/costumes. If you have some items that we could borrow, please bring them to school in bags this term.
Please label them with your name and the era.
Thank you!
150th Anniversary Celebrations
150th Anniversary Celebrations
Sunday October 15th 10am-2pm
Sunday October 15th 10am-2pm
We are in great need of volunteers on the day and to help with the preparations.
Many hands make light work!
Get in touch with Ingrid or contact Kitty at the school.
Wellbeing info - from Margot
Wellbeing info - from Margot
“Our minds, our rights"
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health.
At Chewton Primary it will be a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.
Lunchtime Activities
At lunchtime on World Mental Health Day Margot and the Hands-on Learning
team will be running activities linked to the 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
These activities will include:
- An obstacle course
- Teaching woodworking skills
- Mindful art
- Cookies
5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
1. Connect with people
2. Be physically active
3. Learn new skills
4. Give to others
5. Pay attention to the present moment
If you need help with your mental health
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue - 300 224 636
Lifeline - 13 1114
Got any fundraising ideas? Let's hear them!
crazy hair day
car wash
home-baked goods stall
warm lunch Wednesday
Wesley Hill market
coffee van/food trucks
snail trail - (silver coins stuck on a piece of masking tape around the school)
Lucky-dip - mystery bags
competitions
time capsule
Parent Gardening Group
Thursday morning from 8:30am-9am
Come and enjoy this with Serena.
School Uniform
School Uniform
Please make sure your child is in school uniform Monday- Thursday
Hats are back! Please see Kitty if you need to buy a new one
Community Notices
Community Notices
First Peoples Connections and information
First Peoples Connections and information
Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) https://djadjawurrung.com.au/ DJAARA - Home | Facebook
Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation https://nalderun.net.au/ Uluru Statement https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/
Voice https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament/ https://togetheryes.com.au/
Treaty https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/treaty https://www.treatydayout.com/#treaty
CC Colts Junior recruitment flyer 2023 _A5-1.pdfBCCC fun cricket day 2023.pdf
POHAG ACTIVITY
POHAG ACTIVITY
POHAG is hosting bird book expert/author Damian Kelly at the Chewton town hall this Sat the 7th at 330pm followed by a Q&A and afternoon tea, then a 5pm bird walk on post office hill (meeting at chewton primary carpark, castlemaine side)
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