This year Carrington P S participated in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads for the first time. 21 students from years 3 – 6 competed in 5 separate Olympiads over 5 months. Our students competed against 1203 teams involving 25019 primary students throughout Australasia. All students take part in the primary section regardless of age.

All participating students receive certificates with students in the top 25% of results receiving cloth patches, students in the top 10% receiving metal pins and the student who top scores in the school receives a trophy. There is also an Olympiads Encouragement Award given to the student who showed persistence and improvement over the Olympiads.

Carrington has done extremely well with a number of students in both the top 25% and 10% - an outstanding achievement for our first year. The awards will presented at assembly on Friday and parents are invited to celebrate the achievements of all students.

I would like to congratulate all the students for their determination with each of the Olympiads. I am so proud of their achievements and extremely excited about the number of awards we received. A full list of award winners will appear in next weeks newsletter.

JULIE TREMBATH

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU

SCHOOL CONCERT

Our big night is fast approaching and all students should have returned their permission forms for the day rehearsal, concert pick up and videotaping permission. These slips are vital to the smooth running of the day and night.

On rehearsal day the first bus will leave at 9 am for preps to year 2. if any child is late to school on the day parents will be responsible for transporting their child to Robert Blackwood Hall. Students will return to school at different stages throughout the day and will be dismissed at 3.30 as usual.

Tickets are currently on sale from the school office.

A professional DVD of the night's performance will be available for purchase from the school at a nominal cost of $20. Photography and videotaping by individuals is not permitted.

Carrington Primary school Bi-annual concert commences at 7.30 pm. Parents should ensure their students have arrived at the venue Robert Blackwood Hall by 7 pm.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM OFF TO STATE FINALS

Congratulations to our mixed volleyball team who played off in the Region finals last Friday at Upwey High. A tremendous achievement to become Regional Champions. We noew proceed to State Finals (involving eight regions) on Thursday 26 November at the Sate Volleyball Centre in Dandenong. You are stars.

ZONE ATHLETICS

On Tuesday 13 October eight of our students attended the Zone Athletics at the Nunawading Athletic track. All of our students put in a fantastic effort resulting in many qualifying for the REgional Finals.

Alex- 1500m & relay

Imana & Samantha -relay

Lynda - 200m & relay

Tyler - triple jump

Jack - shot put.

Jack came first in the Regional finals which qualifies him to compete in the State Finals on 26 October at Olympic Park. Many thanks to the eight competitor's parents for transporting their child to the track and encouraging all participants.

CARRINGTON'S WRITING GROUP

We are very pleased to announce that twenty students from level 4 have been chosen to work with children's author Michael Wagner in a special writing group. The students will meet with Michael for a one hour sesion ove a period of three weeks.

Michael will be their personal editor and the goal for this group is to write the best story they have ever written. We are very excited about this initiative and commend the students for their willingness to embrace this rare opportunity to work with a gifted author.

RACQUETBALL

Congratulations to our 18 racquetballers who competed last Friday - terrific performance by all and particular recognition to the two girls teams and the one boys team who made it into the Sate Finals.

All the best to our mixed netball team who qualified for the Zone Finals which are to be held this coming Friday.

BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Once again it was great to be part of the Bastille Day celebrations at Scoresby Secondary College on Tuesday. Our Year 5/6 students and choir were invited to attend and it was obvious that all present were most impressed by the three song melody from Les Miserable performed by our choir. Thanks to the staff for their organisation of this annual event, not to mention the fantastic work done by a wonderful group of parents in regards to costuming.

DanceFair 2009

Year 6

What a great evening for the dance competition at Fairhills High School. Carrington's performance was exceptional once again and I was so proud of our Year 6 and Year 5/6 dance troupe. To gain a first and second out of four categories was a fantastic credit to our students and once again highlights the outstanding work of their teacher and the dancers.

Year 5

Once again a great evening for the dance competition at Fairhills High School on Friday evening. Carrington's performance was outstanding once again and I was so proud of our Year 5's duos and solos. To gain two equal seconds was a fantastic achievement and I congratulate all dancers on their terrific performance. Thank you to their teacher who has done wonderful job with the Year5 and 6 dancers and to the many helpers/supporters on both evenings.

Ian Craighead

BOOK FAIR

Thank you to the Carrington community for their generous support of this year's Book Fair. We are pleased to announce that we sold just over $2800 worth of books. This was a tremendous effort given the current economic climate. Our school will receive a generous commission from these sales so that we can continue to provide quality literature and literacy experiences for your children. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm our students are showing towards their reading. thank you for the support you give as together we seek to create a school environment in which books are valued and enjoyed.