During the month of October we are joining many of the schools on the Bellarine in promoting the benefits of walking or riding to school.  This is a great way to start the day with some physical activity now that the weather is improving.  We understand that for many families it is not practical to walk the whole distance to school.  Please find a safe parking place a little way from school and walk the remaining distance or pack a scooter and ride the last part of our normal school run.  There is a spacious bike shed for storing bikes and scooters located on the Clifton Springs Road side of the school.  Please remember to lock bikes and scooters up as the school does not accept responsibility for bikes and scooters left in the bike shed.  When planning your walking or riding route to school, remember that there are a number of crossing patrols locally to help children and adults cross our busy roads.

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Term 4 marks the beginning of SunSmart season. Already the UV, even on cloudy days, is high during the middle of the day when the children are outside. It is a requirement of SunSmart schools that children wear a broad brimmed or legionnaires style hat during recess and lunchtime. It is also good practice for children to wear sunscreen.

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Yesterday in assembly we had a brief focus on one of the school’s five values – Integrity.  This means that we aspire to children and adults doing the right thing even when no-one is actively paying attention.  For the children this is about making good choices about how they work and play.  For the staff it is about treating children and adults fairly.  For parents and other adults in our community it is about treating children, staff and others adults with respect and kindness.  It is a feature of the school that there are high levels of integrity being demonstrated by all sections of the community.  Our aspiration is that this is shown by all members of all sections of the community.

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Congratulations to Alisa and Alice who both entered the Humans in Geelong ‘Discover your Inner Journalist” Writing Competition. Alisa was awarded first place and Alice received an Hounarable Mention in the Upper Primary School Section.

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Spring Fair is fast approaching! We are still looking for market stall holders for the fair. Spring Fair tickets and the Flower Shower will go on sale soon. Keep and eye on The Link and facebook for further updates.

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On the last day of term 3 some of our students worked in the sensory garden. New plants were planted which are flowering now. The stones were refilled, the music beads were redone and put up. The garden had a good weed and water.

Thank you to all the students and Inclusion team that helped work in the sensory garden, it looks great and is a nice place for students to relax at recess and lunch.

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The following notes have recently gone home;

Final Camp Payments are over due for all Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students attending camp

Year 4 Science Works cancellation letter

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The Geelong Football Club is hosting an evening to support Year 6 students with their transition into High School. The night will feature their VFLW Best and Fairest winner, Richelle Cranston and all attendees will be in the running to win a 2018 signed Cats Guernsey. Entry is free and dinner is included. Read more for detailed information, including RSVP details.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL WEAR

Geelong Shop:     164 Malop St, Geelong Vic

Tuesday – Friday       10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday                  10:00am to 1:00pm

On-line ordering: www.psw.com.au/retail/schools/5203.aspx

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Welcome back to term 4 at Drysdale Primary School.  We hope that everyone had a happy, safe and enjoyable break, and are ready for the last term of 2018.  How quickly has this year flown by?

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