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A huge
Thank You to Scott Francis, who organised the day, also to Sue Higgins for
her help in the organisation of the Junior Primary activities and to Mike
Lane for his help in preparing the oval. Lastly many thanks to the Parent
Club for their work in setting up the cake stall and to Helen King for her
assistance with the Canteen.
Below
are reports from the House Captains:
NICOLLE
On
Sports Day we started with a warm up activity with our buddy class. After
that we went to watch the championship sprints. We then participated in
our class activity which was called 'fireman race' and another ball
activity. Then we moved on to shot put and we did sprints just before
recess. After recess we did long jump then we moved onto hurdles. Before
lunch we ran the 800m.
After
lunch the house teams lined up on the netball courts and screamed out
their chants. All house teams then moved down to the oval and house
captains started to get their first relay team ready. After the
excitement of the relays everybody then cooled down by watching the
parent/teacher event.
The
winner of sports day was then announced and NICOLLE was screaming with
joy. The house captains of Nicolle then made a short speech and accepted
the shield. Sports Day was a great success.
MASON
On
Sports Day we had a great time competing against the other teams in the
events. We didn't win and we didn't even come last throughout the day.
We think we did really well in most events.
We had
a good attitude throughout the day and we went home with a good result.
When I say this, I think I speak for the house captains that we are proud
of our team's effort and participation in the day.
Everybody is a winner because they all tried and had fun.
CHANDLER
Firstly, well done to Nicolle and all the other teams for participating.
We couldn't have done Sports Day without all of the teams. Throughout the
past few weeks all of us have put in heaps like our recess and lunch
times. We won nearly all championship sprints except three so we did
pretty well.
Thank
you for everyone that helped us out with the relays. It was a great day
and I’m sure we all enjoyed the day.
Josh
carried the flag most of the day and he made the new chant with Mitchell.
Kristi helped with deciding on what chant to use and helped making the
notes to send out to everyone. Travis helped with the notes to hand out
and the sorting out of the relay year levels. And Breanna helped with the
chants and the window. That's all Folks!!!
SHEPHERD
Shepherd tried really hard this year but unfortunately Nicolle was the
best team on the day. First of all the classes went and did activities
with their buddy class. Then we did activities with their buddy class.
Then we did activities with our own class. Our class did under and over
then we swapped with Mr. Jones’ class and did some sort of fire drill
including water running. Then came the Championship sprints. That was
fun. Then our classes did shot put. That was kind of hard. Then we did
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After
our break we had long jump. It was annoying because you kept on getting
sand in your shoes. Hurdles, well what can I say, they were really hard
to jump because they were so high and lots of people kept on hurting
themselves by not quite making it and then falling over them. Before our
lunchtime break we had 800m, now that was really tiring. Then was lunch,
boy we were hungry after all that.
All
the Sports Day teams had to line up with their own team and all the teams
were cheering for their own teams. Then when all the teams walked off
they were singing their chants. Then the last event of the day was
relays. That was really exciting.
After
all that excitement some of the house captains challenged the parents and
the teachers in a game of Round the World while waiting for all the points
to be added up. Then the teams lined up for the news.
As
house captains we would like to congratulate the Shepherd team for trying
so hard.
This
week, all Junior Primary classes have been participating in swimming
sessions at the Noarlunga Aquatic Centre. After a slight delay with the
buses on Tuesday morning the children got off to a good start. The
children will have their extra time on Friday to make up for the late
start on Tuesday. They are very lucky with our wonderful weather this
week.
Our
school has two Human Powered Vehicles or Bikes, which have been raced by
teams of students in the International Pedal Prix Competition over the
last seven years.
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Pedal
Prix is a wonderful experience for the whole family. It is an exciting and
challenging part of our school program and is available to all Year 6 and
7 students, girls and boys (and some Year 5's).
Through being involved in Pedal Prix, students improve their fitness, they
become familiar with the workings of a Pedal Prix vehicle, including work
on modifying it and test riding it, and they develop great team spirit and
have a lot of fun.
Because Pedal Prix is a family event, families get involved in all the
social activities connected to the Pedal Prix program. They have a great
time camping at Murray Bridge on the weekend of the main race and enjoy
the picnic atmosphere, camped by the river. Pedal Prix is run by parents,
with the support of the school.
This
year our teams will be competing in two events, the 6 hour event on the
Clipsal circuit in Victoria Park on Sunday 31st July, and in
the 24 hour main event at Murray Bridge on the weekend of 17th
and 18th September.
Some
families in the past have not involved their children, because of the
possibility of finals sporting commitments around that time in September.
We are really happy for students to participate and enjoy Pedal Prix with
their friends, then work around these commitments if they happen. No one
is excluded and all commitments are accommodated, during practice
preparations and during the race events.
Come along to the PEDAL PRIX INFORMATION NIGHT being held in the school
hall on WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL at 7.00pm. All Year 6 and 7
students and their parents are invited.
Ricky shows Lizzie and Cale how to control a Pedal Prix
car.
On
Wednesday and Thursday of this week, all students have attended
presentations by the Community Programs section of the Sturt Police
District. The aim of the presentations was to give all students knowledge
and skills to help themselves stay safe when out in public areas. We hope
your child shared the information from the presentations with you, and
helped you understand the importance of this part of our school program.
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CLUSTER SCHOOLS CHOIR REHEARSAL |
On
Wednesday our choir members attended a rehearsal at Noarlunga Theatre
where we sang through many of the songs in this year's Festival of Music
repertoire.
The
session was conducted by our new Festival conductor, Deb Hepworth, who
introduced some warm up exercises, fun songs as well as concentrating on
some of the more difficult sections of the songs.
The
choir will continue to practise each week at school with Ms Williams and
our accompanist Julie Bennett.
Students planning to audition for solos should be well into practice with
their CDs at home and students who are considering auditioning for compere
positions need to be practising their clear and engaging speaking voice.
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NEWS ABOUT JOSH ROBERTSON |
Many
of you will know that one of our Year 6 students, Josh Robertson, was
seriously injured in an accident in Victoria, during the Christmas
holidays. Josh is currently in the Women's and Children's Hospital, where
he is beginning to make a recovery.
A
number of Josh's class-mates have been visiting him in hospital and have
been absolutely wonderful in supporting and helping him. Two weeks ago, a
large group went to help him celebrate his 12th birthday,
taking a video, which they made at school as well as cards and presents.
Josh's Mum, Robyn, would really like to say how much she appreciates the
children visiting the hospital, and showing such caring concern for Josh.
Just a
reminder about our first Fundraising event for 2005. We will be holding a
"Lucky Squares" fundraiser. There will be two prizes, a framed Power
Premiership poster and an autographed Crows football in a glass display
box.
We
will have two boards, one for each prize and the cost will be $1 per
square. Winning numbers will be drawn when the squares are full. "Squares"
will be on sale, from next Monday, outside the Resource Centre before
school each day until sold.
Another fundraiser, the Entertainment Book, which was quite popular last
year, will again be available in 2005. For details, please see attached
flier.
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KOOKABURRA COUNCIL NEWS
Casual Day |
Kookaburra Council will be having our Casual Day on the last day of term,
April 15th. On that day, all children will be invited to come
to school in casual clothes. To be casual, children will
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need
to bring a gold coin donation, which will be donated to a charity selected
by the children.
Kooka Council Leadership Team
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PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE |
In a
letter received from the Premier, Mr Mike Rann he talks about how much he
would love to see your children take part in this year's Reading
Challenge. Whether your child is taking up the Challenge for the first
time or starting a new level, the rewards are tremendous.
Besides receiving formal recognition for their efforts, children will
improve their standard of literacy and discover the joy of reading. Most
of all, they'll have a lot of fun.
Class
teachers have record sheets to record the books your child reads. Some
classes will read a class novel together.
R-2
books have a numbered fluoro red sticker on them
3-5 books have a numbered fluoro green sticker on them
6-9 books have a numbered fluoro yellow sticker on them
If
your child has an NEP the level of the books your child reads can be at
year level or lower.
For a
full list of books and their number, you can go to
www.prc.sa.edu.au and then click on booklists.
Any
queries can be made to Judy Miller or Phyllis Carn in the Resource Centre.
A lot
of the valuable work done in our school is achieved through our
subcommittees. Members of the subcommittees are parents and teachers, but
are not necessarily Governing Councillors. In fact it allows more people
to be involved and to share the load more widely where they are not
Councillors! Some of our Subcommittees really need some extra members. To
help you understand our subcommittee structure and to perhaps offer to get
involved, the subcommittees and their functions are set out here.
Finance:
With the Principal and School Finance Officer maintain an overview of
school finances and make recommendations to Governing Council on
responsible management of the school budget.
Education:
Maintain an awareness of the school teaching and learning program and
support the education of parents as partners in student learning.
Grounds:
In collaboration with school leadership and the Groundsman, plan and
implement a program of maintenance and development of the school grounds,
to best meet the needs of students, families and staff.
Sport:
With the subcommittee convenor and the coordinators of the sports offered
by the school, ensure as far as possible that all students who wish to be
involved in school sport are able to do so in a safe, supported and
positive way.
Out of
School Hours Care:
Work with the management of OSHC and Vacation Care to monitor and support
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of a
well resourced and valued out of hours program for students.
Canteen:
In collaboration with the Canteen Manageress, monitor the delivery of an
effective, health promoting and valued, food and snacks service to
students.
If you
are interested in knowing more, or wish to be involved with a committee,
contact Doug MacLean (Principal) or Dianne Gordon (Governing Council
Chairperson).
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2005 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS COMPETITON |
This
year we are offering parents the opportunity to enrol their child/children
in the
University of New South Wales assessments in English, Science and Maths.
These
are open to any student from Year 3 to 7.
Closing Dates
for these competitions are:
Science Wed. 13th April -- Coordinator, D'Arcy Jones
English Frid. 27th May -- Coordinator, Barb Williams
Maths. Thur. 5th May -- Coordinator, Simon Mueller
Please
send the tear off slip (included in this newsletter), with payment to the
Bookroom Window.
On
Thursday March 17th Travis Kreslin and Brendan Wilkins
represented Southern Valley in the SAPSASA metropolitan swimming day.
Travis competed in the 50m and 100m freestyle and 50m breaststroke, making
the final of each of those events. Brendan competed in the heats of the
50m breaststroke and 4 x 50m freestyle relay. Well done boys.
Travis
and his younger sister Vanessa also competed in the SA Water State
Swimming Finals. Travis competed in four events and won himself a gold
medal in the 50m breaststroke -- a great effort! Vanessa finished 12th
overall in her event, the 50m freestyle.
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a fun and social way for kids to keep fit and get to school safely
Last
year we established our first bus route from the Seaview Drive area, and
with parent support it operated for most days of the year.
A
Walking School Bus has at least one adult driver who walks along an
agreed route, collecting all children (passengers) waiting at
designated bus stops and walking them to school.
Routes, and frequency, will be established along those roads most used by
our students, depending on the level of interest shown by parents and
their willingness to volunteer as drivers. The scheme will not only
ease the congestion around our school grounds, but also provides a safe,
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We are
trying to find out whether setting up walking bus routes for our school
this year has your support. We would be grateful if you would complete the
tear off form at the end of the newsletter and return it to school
tomorrow.
If we
have enough interest, we would like to start the Walking School Bus routes
next term. The service will be free and a co-ordinator will organise
parent volunteers to act as drivers.
A
meeting will be held at the school once we know the level of interest in
establishing bus routes this year.
State
Opera of South Australia is presenting Hansel and Gretel at the beginning
of April. Besides this being a fantastic opportunity to view live
theatre, what is also very exciting is that two ex Happy Valley Students
are performing in it. Patrick Lim, who is an accomplished singer,
dancer and producer/director and performed here at school during
Co-Opera's performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and Joanna
Newbury, were both students here in their primary years and are now
taking to the stage in Hansel and Gretel.
It is
wonderful to see the progress of Happy Valley students and we wish them
well.
If you
would like to know how to obtain tickets, times etc for Hansel and Gretel
please see Barb Williams.
Once
again we will be participating in "Westfield's Shop For Your School".
Families need to register at Westfield from 26th April and
receive a key tag.
Shoppers earn points for the school by taking receipts to any Westfield
desk. Ask your family, friends and neighbours to join us.
The
program runs for 9 weeks commencing on 26th April. Even your
movie, HJ's, Subway etc. receipts count for points. The school could win
Apple I Books, Printers, Digital Cameras, Camcorders or a Plasma TV.
If you
have any questions, call me on 8387 2230.
Georgie Goldfinch
A
coordinator is urgently needed for Auskick. A training manual, T. Shirt
and Hat come with the job.
Auskick only runs for nine weeks and unless we have our own coordinator,
children wishing to participate will have to attend another venue.
If
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FOOTBALL
Just a
short reminder that training has started for Yrs. 2/3 and 4/5 Wednesday
afternoons at 3.30pm.
Fees
are due by the 14th April. All registration fees and Code of
Behaviour forms must be back by this date. If fees haven't been paid or
arrangements made for payment, your child will miss their game of football
until payment is made.
Children who haven't received forms, can call me and I will quickly get
them out to them.
Simon
Brandenburg
-- Coordinator
Ph. 8322 3531 or 0407 798 930
SOCCER
Year 6
and 7 Boys and Girls are urgently required for soccer. If interested
contact Georgie Goldfinch on 8387 2230.
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Thank
you to all who supported the Canteen on Sports Day. Excellent day. Thank
you also to my helpers -- Glenys Moylan, Katrina Allen and Julie Day also
Robyn Draper and Judy Miller for handing out lunch trays to monitors.
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On the
last day of term lunch orders will be available. Due to limited stock,
please make two choices of hot foods and drinks.
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Also
on the last day of term, Friday 15th April, cans of drinks and
special items can be purchased over the counter.
VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Mon. 4th
April
Tues. 5th April Kate Battersby
Wed. 6th April
Thur. 7th April Julie Day
Frid. 8th April Glenys Moylan
Mon. 11th April
Tues. 12th April Katrina Allen
Wed. 13th April
Thur. 14th April Julie Day
Frid. 15th April Sue Phillips
A huge
thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and their cooking
skills to help make our Cake Stall successful.
Congratulations to the 10 prize winners of the Easter Raffle. Well done
everyone.
Our
next meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th April at 12.30pm in
Unit 4 -- Room 16. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION.
Don't forget that Dads are most welcome.
Nyree
Haese
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MATHEMATICS -- Please
return to the bookroom window by Thurs. 5th May
I
would like ______________________________________ in year _______ Class
Teacher _______________________
(Student's Name)
to
participate in the 2005 Australasian Schools Mathematics Assessment.
Please
find enclosed $6.00 entry fee.
Signed: _______________________________
(Parent/Guardian) Date: _________________
Refer:
Simon Mueller
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ENGLISH --Please return to
the bookroom window by Friday 27th May
I
would like ______________________________________ in year _______ Class
Teacher _______________________
(Student's Name)
to
participate in the 2005 Australasian Schools English Competition.
Please
find enclosed $6.00 entry fee.
Signed: _______________________________
(Parent/Guardian) Date: _________________
Refer:
Barb Williams
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SCIENCE -- Please return
to the bookroom window by Wednesday 13th April
I
would like ______________________________________ in year _______ Class
Teacher _______________________
(Student's Name)
to
participate in the 2005 Australasian Schools Science Competition.
Please
find enclosed $6.00 entry fee.
Signed: _______________________________
(Parent/Guardian) Date: _________________
Refer:
D'Arcy Jones
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Please
complete and return to the Front Office
HAPPY
VALLEY SCHOOL WALKING SCHOOL BUS
Parent:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Children's Names:
_____________________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Number:
________________________________________________________________________
My child/ren are interested in catching a Walking School
Bus
We/I (parent/caregivers) are interested in being a 'bus
driver' Yes / No / Maybe
Each 'bus' (group of walking children) requires one
or two 'drivers' (adults)
If 'yes' or 'maybe' please provide names:
________________________________________________________________________________
This is an expression of interest only and will be followed up
with you by the Walking School Bus Coordinator
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