Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 19th 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 follow Bunjil's teaching: Care for self, care for others, care for Country.
We commit to Be Brave and Make Change.
We will be a voice for generations.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
This term is a busy one, so please keep an eye on the calendar in the newsletter so you know what is coming up.
Friday 20 October Sushi lunch
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 7th November Melbourne Cup public holiday
Wednesday 15th November Whole School Athletics Day
Monday 20th November Life Education Van
Tuesday 21st November Grade 6 Music session at CSC
From the Office
From the Office
Year 5/6 Camp Wilkin
Please return all camp forms ASAP. The final payment for camp is due on the 28th of October. Please contact Kitty if you would like to arrange a payment plan.
Year P-2 Kickball
Notes have gone home today
Sushi
Sushi lunch is tomorrow - please ensure orders are in by 5pm
https://schoollunchonline.com.au/
2024 Prep Transition dates
We are looking forward to meeting next year's Preps later this term on the following dates:
Tues 21st November: 9:00am -11:30am
Tues 28th November: 9:00am - 11:30am
Tues 5th December: 9:00am - 12:30am
Tues 12th December: 9:00am - 2:30pm
150th Anniversary Celebrations
150th Anniversary Celebrations
What an amazing weekend of celebrations we have had: our biannual production, Chewtopia, followed by our celebration of 150 years of Chewton Primary School 1054!
It has been an incredible effort from staff, students, parents and community members to bring these two events to fruition and I thank everyone who took time to help in any way. It is a celebration of our special community.
There were lots of past students here, with Edna Preece the eldest at 99, Ron Bowman at 96 and Hilda Dyring at 95
Everyone loved the historical photographic displays.
Some of our guests included:
Linda Stanford started Prep in 1956
Doug Cracknell aged 89 Betty Ashby (Delmonico) aged 89
Graeme Taylor prep in 1950
William Jury 1940
Merle Jury 1939
Robert Jury 1956-61 Elaine Jury 1942-48 William Jury 1940 -46 Merle Jury 1939
Yvonne Leishman (nee Maltby) 1945-51 Rhonda Eagle (nee Charman) 1952 Athol Dennis 1957
Robert Mawson 1956-62 Trinity Mawson 1985-89 Aiden Mawson 1921-23
Pat Sutherland (nee Jury) not a student Miss Chewton 44 years ago when 16
Janis Cox: Honour Board 1970, Alison nee Preece (now Maltby) 1958-1964
More pictures and stories to come next week!
Thank you to...
Thank you to...
Special thanks to Kitty Ward, Ingrid Button and Elaine Appleton who did a massive job organising the 150th anniversary celebrations!
Thanks to the following organisations and businesses who supported us by being in the parade, donating to our raffle
Chewton Senior Citizens: cups and saucers
Castlemaine Primary School: marquees, chairs & tables
Winters Flat Primary School: marquee, plates & urn
Parade support: Chewton CFA, Lifestyle Gym, Vintage car
Raffle prizes: Jirrahlinga Dingo Farm, Shedshaker Brewery, Stonemans Bookroom, Harvest at the Mill, Cabosse & Feve, Pyrenees Premium Cuts, Lunchbox Sushi, Taylors Home Centre, Green Goes the Grocer, Fine Biscuit Co., Mimosa Botanicals, Theatre Royal, Mimim Wine/Boomtown, Free Food Foragers
Thanks to everyone who contributed an item to add to our hampers!
School Production - Chewtopia 150 Years
School Production - Chewtopia 150 Years
What a magical performance!
Special thanks to
Scott for brilliant writing and directing
Our students for creativity, team work and perseverance
Our staff for patience, creativity and wonderful support
Kate, Kirsty, Katie, Lu, Neon and Miki for incredible costumes and props
Frog for Sound and Audio Visual
Chewtopia by Teyo.mp4Chewtopia video
Chewtopia video
Teyo Yr 3
ADHD 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….
DAV PILKEY
Creator of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man series, author and cartoonist Dav Pilkey was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. Pilkey says ADHD “helped me to write stories that were not boring, and my dyslexia helped me too. It helped me to choose my words very, very carefully.”
“I think one of the reasons why Captain Underpants has resonated with so many children is because of the two boys that star in the books, George and Harold,” “They’re always using their imagination… That’s kind of an attainable superpower that we can all have.”
As a child, Pilkey’s hyperactivity got him in trouble a lot at school: “My teacher would just point to the classroom door and say, ‘Mr. Pilkey, out!,’ and I’d have to go sit out in the hallway.” But he used that time to work on his drawing and storytelling. He created Captain Underpants and Dog Man in second grade!
Parent Gardening Group
Friday 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
Gardening work requested by Vaughan who is a Chewton local for some youngsters to do some easy, light weeding. Will pay $10 an hour. contact Vaughan on 0427 608 407. Vaughan would love it done asap.
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