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2019 Fiesta News
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
DODGEMS – Tell the kids!
New to Fiesta 2019, introducing the almighty DODGEM CARS! Possibly the greatest ride ever invented, you and your co-pilot will be breaking all the rules of the road on your quest to achieve dodgem glory! Must be 122cm to ride alone, or with a parent if under that height.
Golden Tickets
How would you like to jump the ride queue and get to the front of the line on any ride?
For a chance to win 3 Golden tickets, pre purchase your wristbands before Friday 18 October (midnight). Two lucky winners will receive 3 Golden tickets each. They can be used for your child and 2 friends, or your child can use them for 3 rides individually. For pre purchase wristbands only www.trybooking.com/BEKXA
Raffle items
1st Prize: Fanco Eco
Breeze DC Ceiling Fan with Remote & Professional Installation by Kenner
Electrics – valued at $620
Get your home ready for summer with a brand new ceiling fan, professionally
installed by Kenner Electrics. The Eco Breeze Ceiling Fan has three lightweight
blades extending in a classically inspired design. On low speed, this fan
operates at a low 4 watts, showcasing the efficiency of its DC motor. Thanks to
its well-designed ABS plastic blades, the Eco Breeze delivers a strong airflow
with minimal sound.
2nd / 3rd / 4th Prizes: Deluxe hampers donated by Jellis Craig Blackburn
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5th Prize: Cadbury’s Chocolate hamper donated by Neil Angus MP.
Tickets can be purchased on the night or the week leading up to Friday 25th at school (specific spot TBC) or you can purchase them on Trybooking when you pre purchase your wristbands www.trybooking.com/BEKXA.
Prices are $2 each, 3 for $5 or 7 for $10.
iVolunteer roster
The class rosters on iVolunteer went live this week. Make sure you sign yourself up to help out on your class stall on Friday 25th October. Spots are filling fast, so be quick to grab the timeslot that suits you.
Fiesta wristbands and tickets
Go to www.trybooking.com/BEKXA and order your wristbands.
Rides at this year’s Fiesta and Fireworks:
Major Rides
• Dodgem Cars – sponsored by Nortan Air-conditioning & Heating
• Sizzler
• Music Trip
• Tornado
Minor Rides (under 110cm)
• Giant Slide
• Tea Cups
• Wild Chairs
• Hi 5 inflatable (large)
• Rainforest inflatable (standard) – sponsored by Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Wristbands can ONLY be pre-purchased, giving you unlimited access to the relevant rides, the animal farm and the box maze. These are only available for sale prior to the event, on sale until midnight Wednesday, October 23rd.
You can also buy ‘tickets’ to use on the day ($20/$30/$40/$50). The Fiesta uses tickets for rides, and for most food and activities. Food trucks will take cash/PayPass.
There are two levels of wristband:
Major – access to all rides, animal farm and box maze ($39)
Minor – access to all minor rides, animal farm and box maze ($30)
ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR WRISTBANDS OR TICKETS YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT THE FESTIVAL USING YOUR PRINTED TRYBOOKING TICKET
** If you are purchasing a wristband for an Orchard Grove student you can add their name and class to the purchase. On the day of the fiesta, the wristband will be placed on their wrist during the school day. Non-OGPS students will have to collect on the day.
Also available are raffle tickets. Prizes on offer for the raffle include:
1st Prize – Fanco Eco Breeze DC Ceiling Fan with Remote & Professional Installation by Kenner Electrics – valued at $620
2nd Prize – Deluxe Hamper (valued at $165) donated by Jellis Craig
3rd Prize – Deluxe Hamper (valued at $165) donated by Jellis Craig
4th Prize Deluxe Hamper (valued at $165) donated by Jellis Craig
5th Prize Cadbury’s chocolate hamper (value $70) donated by Neil Angus MP
Wristbands, Tickets and Raffle Tickets all available for purchase here https://www.trybooking.com/BEKXA
To save time queueing to collect wristbands, please enter your child’s name when prompted and your child’s wristband will be given to them by their teacher on the day. \
Key Dates – October
Monday 7th October
First day term 4
No Canteen
Thursday 10th October
Billycart Incursion – Year 4
Friday 11th October
2020 Foundation Transition 2.30-3.15pm
Assembly 2.40pm
Wednesday 16th October
6GT Zooper dooper day
Thursday 17th October
Hands on Science Incursion – Year 6
Night Library (Foundation 3.30-5.00pm)
Night Library (Year 5 & 6 5.00-6.30pm)
Friday 18th October
Healesville excursion – Year 3
Assembly 2.40pm
Wednesday 23rd October
Edendale Farm excursion – Year 1
Thursday 24th October
2020 Foundation Transition 2.30-3.15pm
Friday 25th October
No Assembly
OGPS FIESTA & FIREWORKS – 4pm until dark
Monday 28th October
Zoo excursion – Foundation
Wednesday 30th October
6KM Zooper Dooper day
Thursday 31st October
Starlab Incursion – Year 5
Key Dates – November
Friday 1st November
Assembly 2.40pm
Tuesday 5th November
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
Friday 8th November
2020 Foundation Transition 2.30-3.15pm
Assembly 2.40pm
Whole school disco Foundation – Y2 – 5-6pm
Whole school disco Y3 – Y6 – 6.30-7.45pm
Monday 11th November
Planks Incursion – Year 4
Wednesday 13th November
6AJ Zooper Dooper day
Friday 15th November
Assembly 2.40pm
Sunday 17th November
Working Bee
Thursday 21st November
Year 1 Afternoon tea
Friday 22nd November
Assembly 2.40pm
Wednesday 27th November
Year 6 Zooper Dooper day
Thursday 28th November
Parent Helper Morning Tea 11.00 – 11.30am
Friday 29th November
Assembly 2.40pm
Key Dates – December
Monday 2nd – 13th December (not on Tuesday 10th)
Swimming
Tuesday 10th December
No swimming
Tuesday 17th December
Year 6 Graduation
Wednesday 18th December
Year 6 Funfields
Thursday 19th December
Last Day Term 4
11.15 Assembly
1.00pm dismissal
Friday 20th December
Curriculum Day
2020 Foundation Enrolments
If you have already enrolled for Foundation next year, we look forward to seeing you at the following transition sessions:
Friday 11th October – 2.30 – 3.15pm
Thursday 24th October – 2.30 – 3.15pm
Friday 8th November – 2.30 – 3.15pm
Friday 22nd November – 9.30 – 11.00am
Tuesday 10th December – 9.30 – 11.00am
Term Dates
2019
Term 4: Monday 7th October – Thursday 19th December
(Friday 20th December – Curriculum Day)
2020
Term 1: Wednesday 29th January – Friday 27th March
(Tuesday 28th January – Curriculum Day)
Friday 7th February – Foundation 1/2 day
Monday 10th February – Foundation full time
Term 2: Tuesday 14th April – Friday 26th June
Term 3: Monday 13th July – Friday 18th September
Term 4: Monday 5th October – Friday 18th December
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Principal - Ms Glenda Harry
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