Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 30th May 2024
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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.
Now, more than ever
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
31st May Reconciliation Walk 9:30am
3rd June Year 2/3/4 Reconciliation Week Excursion
7th June Goldfields Division Soccer
Sushi - will be delivered to those who are at soccer
20th June Lantern Parade and Soup night 5:30-8:30pm
Reconciliation Walk
Reconciliation Walk
Friday May 31st 9:30am-2:30pm
Friday May 31st 9:30am-2:30pm
The storyboards are complete and this year we have 14 storyboard stops, which also include videos we have permission to use from Uncle Rick, Aunty Julie, Kath Coff and Trent Nelson. Fingers crossed the weather lifts! A big thanks to everyone who has contributed!
Please join us on Friday for our Reconciliation Walk. There are a couple of spots available for volunteers.
See you on Friday!
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Lantern Parade and Soup night 5:00-8:30pm
Lantern Parade and Soup night 5:00-8:30pm
Thursday June 20th
School fundraiser and community event to celebrate our new fire pit!
Parent Club are organising a wonderful night. There will be a raffle, delicious soup and dessert.
We need volunteers to make soup and/ or a dessert. Please see Krista if you can help.
$5 Soup or $8 soup and dessert. Students are making lanterns with Kate in art. There will be tea lights for sale for younger siblings and family/ community members.
Find us in the Midland Express this week: an article on Sorry Day and one on our Dog Poop Protest!
Finalist: School of the Year, Sustainability Victoria. Serena and Bernadette will be taking a group of students to the MCG on June 4th for the announcement of the winning school. We are preparing a showcase of all our amazing work to share on the day!
Finalist: School of the Year, Sustainability Victoria. Serena and Bernadette will be taking a group of students to the MCG on June 4th for the announcement of the winning school. We are preparing a showcase of all our amazing work to share on the day!
From the Office
From the Office
Muesli Bars
Muesli Bars
Muesli Bars can be purchased. Distribution will start when we have enough customers, hopefully next week, so get your orders in! You can bring in up to $5 and then your child can get a muesli bar each day from the Green Team at recess at the Outdoor Kitchen. Please bring cash to the office. We will have vegan and gluten free option available very soon!
We are hoping you are considering a muesli bar rather than bikkies or a bar from the supermarket!
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/
Anti-racism https://racismnoway.com.au/ https://alltogethernow.org.au/racism/racism-in-schools/how-to-discuss-racism-with-children/
Reconciliation Week 2024 Now more than ever https://www.reconciliation.org.au/now-more-than-ever-nrw-2024/
Emu and echidna timeMay-June – the coolest time of the year, frost can be common and rainfall is often at its peak. Rivers and creeks start flowing and wetlands begin to fill. Possum skin cloaks are worn, barramul (Emu) eggs may be collected for cooking. Bushy Needlewoods flower at Kalimna Park, while Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along Forest and Campbells Creeks. Mammals breed – including Brush-tailed Phascogale, yulawil (Short-beaked Echidna), Yellow-footed Antechinus, Agile Antechinus, Krefft’s Glider. Bushy Needlewoods flower Owls breed – Barking Owl, Southern Boobook and Powerful Owl White-winged Chough families construct/refurbish mud nests for raising young Male barramul (Emu) incubate eggs Fungi fruiting is at its peak Pied Currawongs arrive from cooler habitats to the south Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along creeks.
The Dja Dja Wurrung seasons were compiled by Uncle Rick Nelson and Karl Just, with contributions from Frances Cincotta, Elaine Bayes, Damien Cook, Tanya Loos, Geoff Park, Cassia Read and Trace Balla. More information on Mt Alexander Shire Council's website.See Drew Barwick explaining Djaara seasons hereEmu and echidna timeMay-June – the coolest time of the year, frost can be common and rainfall is often at its peak. Rivers and creeks start flowing and wetlands begin to fill. Possum skin cloaks are worn, barramul (Emu) eggs may be collected for cooking. Bushy Needlewoods flower at Kalimna Park, while Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along Forest and Campbells Creeks. Mammals breed – including Brush-tailed Phascogale, yulawil (Short-beaked Echidna), Yellow-footed Antechinus, Agile Antechinus, Krefft’s Glider. Bushy Needlewoods flower Owls breed – Barking Owl, Southern Boobook and Powerful Owl White-winged Chough families construct/refurbish mud nests for raising young Male barramul (Emu) incubate eggs Fungi fruiting is at its peak Pied Currawongs arrive from cooler habitats to the south Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along creeks.
Consumer Deposit Scheme
Consumer Deposit Scheme
Drop your containers at Chewton Servo and donate your proceeds to Chewton Primary School. Every little bit makes a big difference!
Drop your containers at Chewton Servo and donate your proceeds to Chewton Primary School. Every little bit makes a big difference!
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First Nations Days of Significance
Term 1
13th February Anniversary of Apology to Stolen Generations
Term 2
26th May Sorry Day
27th May - 3rd June Reconciliation Week
31st May Reconciliation Walk
7th-14th July NAIDOC Week
4 August National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day
9 August International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Sports Dates:
Term 2 19th April
Grade P-2 Tabloid Sports
3rd May
Grade 3-6 Cross Country (Division 17th May)
7th June
Grade 3-6 Hockey/ Soccer (Goldfields Division)
21st June
Grade 3-6 Football/ Netball (Goldfields Division)
Term 3 5th-6th Sept
Grade 3-6 Tennis/ Cricket
Term 4 11 October
Grade 3-6 Goldfields Tennis/ Softball
21 October
Grade 3-6 Goldfields Division Cricket/ basketball
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