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PRINCIPALS REPORT
When things go wrong...
Working in the office whilst Mrs. Omachen has been away has reminded me of a story I heard of a philosopher from ancient Greece who came to the conclusion, after a lifetime of pondering the mysteries of life, that Things go wrong. It was as simple as that... Regardless of how meticulously you plan and whatever care you take, something will, inevitably, go wrong. And, at Ashby, the office is where, inevitably and eventually, all problems end up. When something breaks, when someone is sick, when behaviour is less than acceptable, when things go wrong and all else fails, you go to the office... This is not to say that things in the office are constant chaos in fact the opposite is true! I am constantly impressed by how successfully Ms. Sweeney juggles the myriad of tasks that come her way and I marvel at her ability to put her hand on whatever document or piece of information is required at the drop of a hat... so rest assured that Ashby is in good hands!
Principal: Jenny Omachen
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday 31st August School Review Day. Friday 23rd September Last Day Term 3.
It does make me realise, however, that problems have solutions. Yes, things go wrong, but with a positive attitude and some hard work most problems can be happily and successfully solved. Every day our talented staff find solutions for the unsolvable and discover possibilities within the impossible. Our work with your children is, as much as anything else, about teaching them how to deal with those inevitable problems and how to fix up anything that has been mucked up. Yes, things go wrong, but things go right too... keep a positive mindset and deal with the issues systematically and you will be amazed at the results you can achieve! We welcome Mrs. Omachen back from her leave next Monday and I will be heading back to my wonderful grade. Many thanks to the staff and parents whose support has made my time in the office such a pleasure and special thanks to Mrs. Trupkovic for her fantastic work in 2/3D! Ian Dyer (Acting Principal)
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Can You Help? There are many ways you can get involved at Ashby. Below are some current activities we are seeking assistance with:
Fathers Day Stall, Thursday, September 1st, 8:30am-12:00pm - Assistance is needed both for set up (8:309:00am) and for the actual stall (9:00-11:30am). If you can help for an hour or so during any of this time, please contact Cyndy Scherer 0438-172-949. Fresh Fruit Friday, every Friday 9am - Assistance is needed every Friday after drop off (9amish) to help prepare fruits and veggie platters for the classrooms. If you can help, please join us in the classroom kitchen.
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HELP
Help, Help!! I am looking for unwanted tshirts and Lego blocks for my lunchtime programs. If you would like to donate any items I would be very grateful. Denise
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DEUTSCHE ECKE
Winners of the Ashby German/ Art competition will be announced this week. The students have worked for 6 weeks with Frau Hyland to produce a work inspired by Gustav Klimt. They then write a poem about their work and their work will be submitted to the AGTV-the Association of German Teachers of Victoria-who will judge the best work and give awards and prizes. Frau Hyland and I are really excited, as the students have done some magnificent art and also marvellous poetic descriptions-in German, naturally. We need parent permission to send the work, so if your child's work is chosen, could you please send the permission form back promptly, the next day, so that we can meet the deadline? If not, we will not be able to send that work. State Poetry Recitation Final-this Saturday Elisha is representing Geelong at the State Final. She recites the poem, for which she was awarded First Prize at the Geelong Final and she also has a new poem to recite. This is quite a challenge and has required hard work, with which she has persisted. Congratulations Elisha! Any friends and cheer squad interested in coming to see Elisha perform at the Austrian Club in Heidelberg, let me know if you would like a ride or make your way there by 10 am. Frau Simmonds
LUNCH ORDERS
Attached to this weeks newsletter is a current price list for lunches. If you have an old one on the fridge please replace it with this new menu so that you have the correct prices. Reminders for School lunch orders Please have orders clearly labelled with childs name , class and teacher and please no staples or sticky tape on lunch order bags.
Students have also been adding food scraps, prunings and weeds to the compost and then aerating it - turning it over so that it receives oxygen and breaks down more quickly. They are learning the importance of adding compost to the soil to improve it so that the vegetables grow better. Students and staff have found it really convenient to have close access to the tools and equipment by having them relocated to the new garden shed directly next to the veggie garden. Many thanks to Mr Holloway and Julie for moving these items from the dungeon and for arranging them neatly in the shed. Special thanks to the enthusiastic lunchtime gardening crew who have enthusiastically helped with lots of gardening projects. Produce from the garden continues to be used in cooking classes. A recent yummy favourite is frittata with silverbeet.
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Invitation to stallholders! This year, on Saturday November 5th our school will be showcasing our children's work in our annual art show! Adding to the fun of the day, Friends of Ashby Primary will be holding a market to support our music and arts program. In the sustainable spirit of the school we are currently seeking stalls for the market which have items that are handmade, reuse or recycle vintage goods, have a positive environmental impact and offer good quality products.
If you are interested in having a stall or have talented friends or family members who would like to be involved please let us know! More information and a contact number for queries are in the registration pack available this week from the school office. It can also be downloaded from the Friends of Ashby Blog. (www.friendsofashby.blogspot.com) We hope you will consider joining us on Nov 5th to help raise much needed funds to support the music and arts program, build the school and community and just have some fun!
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