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FOOTBALL SQUARES
Our
Football Lucky Squares raffle is still selling. Squares are available for
$1 each, between 8.30 and 9.00am each day at different venues around the
school. They can also be purchased from the Front Office at any time.
Any squares not sold will be offered for sale at our Quiz Night in June.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Just a
further reminder that Entertainment Books are still available at the Front
Office for $60. Great value!
Remember! QUIZ NIGHT
The committee has set a date for our Quiz Night.
Date:
Saturday June 25th
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Venue: The School Hall (Depending on numbers)
Cost: $5 entry fee.
Tables for 6 -- 8 people will be available. BYO drinks, nibbles and
supper.
Please
get a group of friends together and make up a table -- have a FUN NIGHT
and support our fundraising efforts! Please complete and
return the tear-off at the end of the newsletter to book a table, for 6, 7
or 8 people. Tables are already being booked so don't miss out!
We are
still looking for donations of prizes to be used for the Quiz Night. We
are especially looking for prizes to be donated from families with a
business or those with contacts, who may be able to assist us in finding
these prizes. They could be goods or vouchers. We are also seeking help
from local businesses, who are already showing lots of support. Any
items, which we could use, would be greatly appreciated. Please let us
know if you can help, by returning the tear-off slip at the end of the
newsletter, letting us know if you are able to donate and what your
donation will be.
Thanks
to those parents who came to our first Gala Day subcommittee meeting on
Tuesday last. For any who would still like to join us, our next meeting
will be in Week 7, on Tuesday June 14th, from
2.30
-- 3.15pm in the Staff Room.
If you are willing to help in any way, please contact Jo Walden or Judy
Davies. Otherwise please join us at the next meeting.
Many thanks, Judy Davies.
The
Governing Council has approved our first Pupil Free Day for 2005. It
will be in Week 7, on Friday June 17th. Students do not
come to school on this day.
The
day will be used for staff to take part in Training and Development in the
area of Literacy, which is one of our school priorities for 2005.
Other dates for your calendar as approved by Governing Council. |
School
Closure Day -- Tuesday September 6th (Show Day to
coincide with Aberfoyle Park High School)
Pupil
Free Day -- Monday October 24th -- To be used for school
review and planning.
Our
next group of Korean students will arrive on Sunday July 24th,
for the start of Term 3. Many thanks to those parents who have agreed to
have a Korean student for the 5-week stay, most for a second time.
The
Home-stay program has requested that we have 10 students this time, so we
are looking for any other families who would be interested in hosting a
child for 5 weeks. Families who do host a student are financially
reimbursed for their willingness to have a child stay with them. The host
families were all very positive about the last Home-stay experience.
If you
are at all interested please phone Judy Davies at the school. Many thanks.
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WAKAKIRRI EXCITEMENT BUILDS |
Under
the leadership of Carol Atherton and Trudie Petho, forty nine Year 3, 4
and 5 students have begun preparing for the school’s first ever
involvement in the Wakakirri performance competition. Wakakirri means
'story dance'. The students create a story set to music and through dance,
they tell their story to the audience, all in seven minutes. The students
have created their story and now they are working on their dance
movements, finding a suitable routine to present their story. A lot of
hard work has still to be done before the competition in August, but
enthusiasm is very high.
Parents have volunteered to help Carol and Trudie prepare the students,
but they still need someone to manage the lighting for the performance.
If you have skills, or even just an interest in stage lighting, please
contact Carol or Trudie.
Wakakirri students Alex, Jacinta, Kate and Jesse working on their dance
moves.
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Many
thanks to the parents who replied to the offer of 5 workshops on
children's learning. Unfortunately there were not enough responses to be
able to run the course, so we have decided to postpone it. Several people
have asked whether it would be possible to do the program next term, so I
will offer it again in Term 3. More information will be sent home later.
Judy Davies
The
school has a strong peer support program in place through the buddy class
arrangements. Each older class is paired up with a younger class and they
work together on a wide range of activities. Margaret Neemann and Carol
Atherton's classes are buddied up and they worked together this week with
the older students helping the younger Reception students with their
computer work.
Alana and Kiara from Carol Atherton's class helping Saffron and Jake with
computing.
Just a
reminder that our Disco is this Friday in the School Hall. Tickets are on
sale before school this week outside the Resource Centre. They will also
be sold at the door on the night.
Date:
This Friday - Friday May 20th
Time: Rec-- Year 3: 6.00-- 7.30pm.
Years 4-- 6: 7.35-- 9.30pm.
Year 7: 7.35-- 10.00pm.
Cost: $2.50-- Reception-- Year 6.
$3.00-- Year 7.
Children will be able to buy drinks, chips and sweets at the Disco
canteen. Glow sticks will be available at the door.
Last
Saturday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Metropolitan Theatre
Company performance of the Musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' in the Arts
Theatre.
Nadia
Porter, a year 7 Happy Valley student, created a strong presence on stage
in her role as Bielke. She played the character of one of the
daughters of Golde and Tevy and looked very |
much
at home singing, dancing and acting. Congratulations Nadia on a fine
performance and may there be many more to come!
Barb Williams
OUT
AND ABOUT WITH YEAR 6 & 7 CLASSES
I
interviewed several two year 7 students regarding their recent excursion.
Where
did you go?
We
went to the Urrbrae Wetlands at Fullarton.
How
was the day organised?
It was
very well organised. The year 7s left first thing in the morning and
returned in time for lunch. The year 6s went in the afternoon. Doc, our
tour guide, gave us a lot of assistance with our studies and we used very
valuable microscopes to look at the mini-beasts and a Power Point
presentation helped us to recognise the animals. The school has purchased
the Powerpoint for everyone's use.
What
are some things that you learnt?
We
learnt about the kind of conditions that different beasts need to
survive. We also discovered, to our amazement, that each glass dish
contained thousands of living things.
What
were some new experiences that you undertook?
Using
equipment of that standard was amazing. We had so much fun.
How
has this excursion helped you with your learning in the classroom?
Now
that the school has purchased the Powerpoint we can refer to it during
Jason Project research time. I think it helped us realise how much there
is to save in the world and how many things there are around that we take
for granted or don't even know that they are there.
Thanks
to Nazanin and Louise for their reflections of this excursion.
Barb Williams
Kieran and Deni are examining 'Mini Beasts' under the watchful eyes of Doc
and Mr. Jones.
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Congratulations
to the following students who have received Principal's Awards at the last
Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values. They are -- Jake
Stratton, Katelyn Sandric, Lerien Otto, Seth Ellacott, Savannah Batten,
Jacinta Thurston, Ashley Lithgow, Josh Fawcett, Jamie Kammerman, Eliza
Clavell, Zack Bates, Jaimee Walden, Mitchell Molnar, Saghe Price, Kristen
Kammerman, Jesse Millsteed, Casey Robertson, Rikki Wilson, Scott
Patterson, Natasha Meyer, Kristi Snares, Andrew Kite and Scott Vanderham.
GALA
DAY
One of
our stalls for Gala Day will be a plant stall. If any parents,
grandparents or friends are pruning/dividing plants in the coming weeks,
it would be appreciated if you could pot up cuttings etc. suitable for
selling on the day.
Please see Shelley Saunders (Unit 5) if you need plastic pots. Thank
you.
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR
We
would greatly appreciate any girl's or boy's undies to boost our
'emergency clothing stock'. We are particularly in need of smaller sizes
for girls. Thank you.
Lost
property is located next to the Resource Centre and is overflowing
with windcheaters, hats etc. Please encourage your child/ren to have a
look through or do so yourself when next at the school.
Despite the
unseasonable weather, the garden is starting to look quite green and
healthy! Mrs. Whisson's class and Mr. Graham's class have activities
Wednesday afternoon, one of them is gardening. Mrs. Whitehead has been
helping the class get started; they have planted red and white cabbage,
snow peas, onions, rocket and strawberries.
Mrs. Rowe has been
very busy helping both Mrs. Nicholson's and Mrs. Neemann's classes put
together posters of the teachers so everyone knows which plot belongs to
whom!
Mrs. Saunder's
class has had Mr. Perry help them plant spinach, lettuce and beans.
Mr. Mueller's class have had Mrs. Hardwick help them plant lettuce,
carrots and stock.
A big
thank you to Mr Lane for inserting the umbrella into the centre of the
table in the courtyard. The Parent Club greatly appreciates Mr Lane's
assistance.
Coming
Soon! Kyton's Pie/Lamington Drive. More information to follow in a couple
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Just a
reminder parents, the Uniform Shop is open Wednesdays from 3.00 to 3.30pm
and Fridays from 8.30 to 9.30am. So come on in and see us.
Please
come along to our next meeting, Wednesday 1st June at 9.00am IN
THE LONG ROOM, have a coffee, a chat and a good laugh. Don’t forget that
younger children are more than welcome.
PLEASE
NOTE -- Time and location.
Nyree
Haese --
Parent
Club Secretary
Please
make sure you have your new green coloured Term 2 price list. Copies are
available from the Canteen or Front Office if you haven't received one.
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HOT
MILO $1.00 can be purchased over the counter at recess and lunch or
ordered on lunch bags.
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Check your price list for HOT LUNCH IDEAS.
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Home
made muffins Apple & Cinnamon $1.00 can be purchased over the counter at
Recess only.
VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Mon.
23rd May Glenys Moylan
Tues. 24th May Katrina Allen
Wed. 25th May
Thur. 26th May Julie Day
Frid. 27th May Sue Phillips
Mon. 30th May
Tues. 31st May
Wed. 1st June
Thur. 2nd June Julie Day
Frid. 3rd June Karen Erlandsen
OSHC
will be open on the Pupil Free Day, Friday 17th June. Please
book your child/ren in as soon as possible.
Our
next Committee Meeting is on Monday 23rd May at 6.15pm. in the
OSHC room.
Roxanne Longbottom
-- Director 8322 2411
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SOUTHERN PRIMARY
CHESS LEAGUE |
May 10th,
Round 1
An
exciting start to the year with Happy Valley fielding three teams for the
first time!
The
Senior Team comprises seasoned campaigners while the two Junior Teams
include a mixture of rookies and players who have competed before.
Everyone performed well in Round 1.
May 24th
, Round 2
Woodcroft College, Bains Road.
Juniors to be seated at 6.15pm and Seniors 7.15pm.
Mark &
Yvonne Smith
Team Coordinators 0411 202 010 |
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FOOTBALL
All
grades have had good wins during the past weeks. The next two weeks games
are at home.
PLEASE
REMEMBER!
Any
parents can help in the Canteen on Saturday mornings. Don't leave it up
to the same ones – they also like to watch their child play.
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REYNELLA EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Show Case |
Packages of information regarding the Special Sports Program are available
to any family in the School (not just year 6 & 7s) from Barb Williams
SAASSO
is currently in negotiations with EBM Insurance Brokers from Queensland
regarding student personal accident cover for students. SAASSO anticipate
that the cover will be individual rather than whole of school at very
competitive rates.
Parents considering personal student accident insurance should hold back
on contacting EBM Insurance directly until SAASSO is able to finalise its
negotiations with EBM, as SAASSO believes that the bulk cover may be most
competitive for you. |
City of Onkaparinga
Cliff
Stability Urgent Action Plan Update
After initial community consultation in 2003 and then seminars to give the
public the opportunity to identify their preferred management options, an
important action plan has been put in place. Onkaparinga Council has
implemented media releases to continue community awareness. You may have
seen information about cliff safety in the local messenger, Horizons and
the Advertiser. If you need any more information it is posted on the City
of Onkaparinga website
www.onkaparingacity.com
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Australian Childhood Foundation
Raising Happy and Confident Kids. A seminar for parents by Michael Grose
Elizabeth Seminar: Thurs. 16th June 7.30 -- 9.30pm. $10
Murray Bridge Seminar Frid. 17th June 7.30 -- 9.30pm $10
Register on line at
www.kidscount.com.au
Register by phone on 1800 176 453
MS Readathon starts June 3
MS Readathon ends July 20
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