DESIGN A COVER FOR THE 2012 PINEWOOD CALENDAR!

On the entry form attached, create your own hand-drawn design with the text “Pinewood Primary School, 2012 Calendar”. Also include the school webpage address at the bottom “pinewood-ps.vic.edu.au”

Submit your entry form to the box at the office by Friday the 2^nd of December. Please ensure you have filled in your name, class and a brief explanation of your design on the reverse side.

2012 Pinewood Calendar Entry Form

WINDOWS ON AUSTRALIA!

On Wednesday the 21^st of September, the Pinewood senior children presented their hard work and effort at the ‘Windows on Australia’ Expo where parents could come and see their work and what they had to share.

The 'Windows on Australia' Expo showcased the students' Term 3 major projects of Australia's rich history from the Dreamtime to the current day. Bushrangers, World War 1, Eighties Fashions and the Sydney Olympics were just some of the subjects included in the Expo.

People of all ages came from grandparents to toddlers. It was a time where parents got together and met their children at their school and see how they work either individually or in groups.

The Year 5 and 6 students were given a term to complete their major project. I am very sure that everyone was proud of all their work and effort and I think all the parents were amazed.

Many thanks to the Level 4 students and to Mrs Kay, Miss Ung, Miss McGregor and Mr Dobney for all the hard work that has gone into this project. Well done everyone!

By Simon (5K)

LITERACY FUN!

On Wednesday 31st August we held the inaugural Big Read in the library. In libraries and schools all around Australia at 2pm, the books 'Whoever You Are' by Mem Fox and 'Eric' by Shaun Tan were read. Mr Baker read 'Whoever You Are' in a very exciting way and Mrs Hayden read 'Eric'. Both these books support the theme for Book Week of 'One World, Many Stories.' Also on Wednesday night we had The Matilda's Book Shop Event. This was well attended and a number of families took the opportunity to browse and buy some books in a leisurely atmosphere. Katrina Hay was the guest author and shared her stories with the audience.

On Monday 5th September we held our Literacy Rotation Day which was great fun for students and staff alike.

We started the morning with a staff performance and a parade to allow the students to show off their costumes. The staff performance was the usual mixture of slapstick and pantomime and was enjoyed immensely by students, staff and parents. The students then went through three rotations of activities in Prep to Year 6 multi-age groupings. As I visited each group, I was pleased to see the students engaged in stimulating and creative activities and working in a co-operative environment with the older students helping the younger students.

Linda Hayden, Helen Dent and Maurice Baker