Peranbin Press, Friday, 3rd April No. 9
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School Holidays and Easter Break
All Staff and students are looking forward to the next two weeks. With the Autumn weather being so pleasant, it will be a good chance to do those family things! We have added a section to the newsletter - courtesy of the Department of Education - listing some good things to do.
When school resumes, hats will not be compulsory, although being Sunsmart is always sensible.
Peranbin PC Footy Tipping Competition
The first round - and already behind! Four tipsters picked 7 last week, and with 22 players, there will be $484 in prize money through the season, and $484 for the school. A great idea!
Cross Country and Winter Sports
In term 2 all Peranbin students will have 5 special days, beginning with the Peranbin PC Cross Country at Strathbogie on the first Friday back - 24th April.
This will be followed by four campus-based sports days - as follows
- Mon 4th May - Winter Sports Day - Swanpool
- Tues 19th May - Winter Sports Day - Violet Town
- Wed 3rd June - Winter Sports Day - Baddaginnie
- Thurs 18th June- Winter Sports Day - Strathbogie
On these days the senior students participate in a rotation of sports, whilst the junior students will have a tabloid sports and music classes with Mr Spencer.
These are great days! Parents are very welcome to attend all 5 days. You will see our whole school in action.
To everyone, have a safe and happy Easter holidays, and we will see you back in a couple of weeks! Peter Matthews Principal
What's on during the holidays?
Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens Check the website for an array of current exhibitions and see what's happening in the hands-on children's area. Phone 131 102 or visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/MelbourneMuseum/.
National Gallery of Victoria Visit the National Gallery of Victoria for a wide range of events, including:
- Dressed to Rule: Imperial Robes of China running from 4-9 April (free)
- Top Arts: VCE 2008 exhibition running from 5-14 April (free)
- Screening of Playing Beatie Bow (PG) on 8 April (free) and on 16 April.
Visit http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvkids/resources/NGVKids_calendar_autumn_09.pdf for more information.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image ACMI Kids in the Studio free drop-in workshop runs from 6-9 April and 14-17 April, 12.00 pm-4.00 pm. Children can take on the role of production designer, building worlds for their characters and setting their own scenes, learning about the visual language of film.
Visit http://www.acmi.net.au/kids_in_the_studio_april2009.aspx for more information.
Royal Botanic Gardens A lovely place to relax with a picnic lunch while the children run around on the grass or feed the ducks. Open every day. Phone 9252 2300 or visit http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/.Not free but good value
Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium Science shows, exhibits and hands-on craft activities. Entry is free for children, adults $6. Open from 10.00 am-4.00 pm every day. Phone 03 9392 4800.
Williamstown Ferry Hop aboard a ferry at Berth 7, Southbank, for a terrific cruise down the Yarra, under Westgate Bridge, and across Hobson's Bay. Phone 9397 2255.
Eureka Tower
Visit Skydeck 88 for amazing views of Melbourne or (for an additional cost) take a look at The Edge - a glass cube projected 3 metres out from the building suspended 300 metres above the ground. Phone 03 9693 8888 or visit http://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/index.asp.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Planet Sport holiday program for children aged 5-12. Call 03 9926 1555 or visit http://www.kidspot.com.au/Melbourne-Sports-and-Aquatic-Centre+17966+directory.htm.
Newsletters and more are available at www.ppc.vic.edu.au You can contact peranbin.pc@edumail.vic.gov.au to have the newsletter emailed.