GATERGAZETTE 4THAPRIL2019 (5) - MOUNTAIN GATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Gater Gazette                                                  4th April 2019 (5)

 Dates to Remember
 Friday         5th    April       Last day of Term 1 – 2.30pm dismissal
 Monday         22nd   April       Easter Monday
 Tuesday        23rd   April       First Day Term 2
 Friday         26th   April       Foundation & Grade 1 Footsteps Program commences
 Wednesday      1st    May         GATEWays – Grades 1, 2 & 3
 Thursday       2nd    May         Grade 6 Youth Leadership Program commences
 Thursday       2nd    May         GATEWays – Grades 4,5 & 6
 Tuesday        7th    May         2020 Foundation Tours – 10.00am & 2.30pm
 Tuesday        7th    May         PTFA Mothers’ Day Stall
 Wednesday      8th    May         Jo Lang Positive Parenting – 7pm
 Thursday       9th    May         District Athletics
 Tuesday        14th   May         NAPLAN
 Tuesday        14th   May         Grade 2 Gymnastics Program commences
 Wednesday      15th   May         Grade 1 & 2 Excursion to Healesville
 Wednesday      15th   May         NAPLAN
 Thursday       16th   May         NAPLAN
 Friday         24th   May         District Cross Country
 Wednesday      29th   May         Grade 5 & 6 Winter Sports #1
 Tuesday        4th    June        Division Cross Country
 Thursday       6th    June        School Photos
 Friday         14th   June        Grade 5 & 6 Winter Sports #2
 Monday         17th   June        Values For Life
 Tuesday        18th   June        Values for Life
 Tuesday        18th   June        EMR Cross Country
 Thursday       20th   June        Grade 6 Youth Leadership Graduation Night
 Friday         21st   June        Girls Footy

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
POSITIVE PARENTING NIGHT

Being a parent is perhaps one of the best and the most fulfilling feelings one could ever experience in life. However,
parenting can also become incredibly difficult and stressful. Sometimes just a couple of handy hints in understanding why
something is happening would be great. Fortunately, experts have found some ways to help parents cope when parenting
gets difficult.
We (MGPS) have booked one such professional – Jo Lang, to come and speak to parents and carers on Wednesday
May 8th at 7.00pm in the hall. I can highly recommend Jo to you. She is witty, practical, easy to listen to and most
importantly has lots of great parenting ideas. Make the effort to come to this night, (minus
your children) have a glass of wine, and listen to some expert tips for positive parenting.
END OF TERM 1

Once again Term 1 has flown by ever so quickly and as always life at school has been action
packed with many extra curricula activities making for a very productive and busy time for all.
Highlights have been: Back to School Week with our whole school picnic, Gater Games,
Tribes sessions, the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, Swimming classes
for Grades 4 – 6, Swimming Sports, MGPS Student Leadership Workshop, Guitar and
Keyboard lessons, Choir, GATEWays, Bike Ed and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Thanks for a wonderful term everybody. Have a great holiday and we will start it all over again on Tuesday April 23 rd.
Go Gaters – Together We Are Better!

Cheryl Sampson
Principal
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PTFA
Hot Cross Buns
Thank you to the families who supported our Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser. Lots of Hot
Cross Buns went home today and your efforts have helped us raise over $400.00 in
profit.
Entertainment Book

Entertainment books are in the office at school. Please call in to pick up your
copy and take advantage of the great offers for the holidays. Great offers in the book -
its celebrating 25 years this year!

Easter Raffle

Our Easter raffle has been drawn. The winners were:
Kylie Fodor, Sammy & Miles Davis, Will Bence, Archer Booker, Leilani Nasr, Emily Herman, Bryce Trubridge, Issy Koster,
Gab Vivar, Hannah Hodgman, Jude & Ryder Wild, Taleigha Mitchell, William Komac, Olivia Mason, Morrison Brett, Maria
Yasir, Emily Ballard and Sienna Reese.

Thank you to the families who supported this fundraiser. We raised $1,056.00.

PTFA

TERM 1 SUMMARY
Well done to all of our ‘Gaters’ for an amazing first term. Our 3 - 6 students worked diligently during P.E. as they
completed their Athletics unit whilst our juniors developed their fundamental movement skills through a range of small
games and activities.

I am excited by the improvement demonstrated by all of our students with some excellent results shown by our 3 - 6
students. They have given me the difficult task of filtering through all of their results to select the Athletics team which will
compete at the District Athletics Carnival on 9th May.

The F - 2 cohort has also had an amazing start to the year settling back into the routines of P.E. and developing their
skills. I have had a lot of fun this Term watching our students enjoy P.E. as they continue to grow and improve.

Have a happy and safe holidays and I look forward to another great Term after the break!

FOOTY TIPS
After a challenging opening 2 rounds we find Max T (11), Pies girl (10) and Saint Ziza (10) round out the top 3. Will teams
start to find consistency over the holidays or will the unpredictable results continue? Good luck and happy tipping ‘Gaters!’

1. Max T (11)
2. Pies Girl (10)
3. Saint Ziza (10)
4. Cichowicz Family (10)
5. Josh and Jay (10)
6. Just A Can of Pepsi (10)
7. Monty (9)
8. Kickett Long to Hird (9)
9. POTTERS (9)
10. Geeays (9)
Sam Dennett
P.E. Teacher

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Week Ending - 22nd March 2019
Grade FD                  Charlie Potamianos      Grade 3B   Mia Xie
                          Hannah Mackay-Scollay
Grade FJ                  Ryder Wild              Grade 3F   Jake Fischer
Grade FV                  Marisa Ung              Grade 3P   Koby McCarthy
Grade 1H                  Gab Vivar               Grade 4H   Ava Spencer
Grade 1M                  Bella Helfer            Grade 4S   Daniel Robertson
Grade 1W                  Danni McIntrye          Grade 5B   Aniket Kamalpurkar
Grade 2B                  Kimberley Olney         Grade 5H   Will Northcott
Grade 2M                  Omer Qurashi            Grade 6E   Jonah Baroni
Grade 2R                  Rylan Wood              Grade 6H   Kobey Davey
ART                       Grade 4H, 3F & 6H       P.E.       Grade 3P
                          Bayley Driscoll (6E)
MUSIC                                             LIBRARY
SPECIAL AWARD             Heather Caddy
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Week Ending - 29th March 2019
Grade FD                  Ben Thomson             Grade 3B   Mitch Rossiter
                          Willow Bodor
Grade FJ                  Finnbar Woodmansey      Grade 3F   Ruby Mills
Grade FV                  Jacob Hall              Grade 3P   Jack Rock
Grade 1H                  Ellie Hammond           Grade 4H   Tatianna Tzimokas
Grade 1M                  Thomas Hunter           Grade 4S   Hayley Buzza
Grade 1W                  Jax Henson              Grade 5B   Daisy Ball
Grade 2B                  Max Thomas              Grade 5H   Hannah Hodgman
Grade 2M                  Edward Feltham          Grade 6E   Emily Gray
Grade 2R                  Bella Oates             Grade 6H   Ryan Ma
ART                       Grade 3P                P.E.       Grade 1H
                          Cedric Reyes (FD)
                          Omer Qurashi (2M)
                          Surwin Dhakal (3F)
MUSIC                                             LIBRARY    Grade 5B
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH       Jasmine Meerten (6H)

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‘Our school vision is to actively involve students in inspiring learning experiences so that they embrace their
              futures as optimistic, contributing members of their local and global communities.’
GRADE 5 & 6 MARKET DAY

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OSHC phone: 9758-0531
BSC - 7.00am – 8.45am Monday – Friday
ASC – 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday – Friday
Dear Parents and children,

Holiday Clubs are now open so if you need holiday care please call or go online to Camp Australia Holiday Clubs to
search for one near you. I would like to thank all our families that have helped us this term. We are truly thankful.

Our Easter hamper winners are 1st prize – Christian C., 2nd prize Harjot S and 3rd prize Brodie H.

This terms Leaders awards go to Mia Z, Evelyn Z, Yelinsa A & Harjot S. Our Star Board awards go to Oliver P, Ryder
T, Brodie H, Kiara A, Lucy McT and Ishani D.

We are also pleased to have helped at least 50 families with the Coles Fresh Stikeez and Woolworths Swap & Play
tokens. The children have been so excited to swap each morning and afternoon.

We wish you all a happy and safe Easter holiday break.

Kind regards
Franca, Samantha & Jaya
OSHC Coordinators

Program details

To find out more about our program, view our fees and to register, visit www.campaustralia.com.au and search for your
school or call 1300 105 343.

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