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A
reminder that the school will be closed for students on Friday 17th
June while staff participate in a Literacy training and development day.
Out of Hours Care is available but parents must make a booking.
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STUDENT REPORTS AND
INTERVIEWS |
Student reports will go home tomorrow. Please make some time to discuss
the report with your child.
Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews are being held next week, and in some
cases the week after. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet
with your child's teacher to discuss progress this year.
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SCHOOL FEES AND CHARGES 2005 |
There
are a small number of families who have not paid the 2005 school fees and
charges set by the Governing Council and have not entered an agreement to
pay by instalments.
The
Governing Council has endorsed the use of debt collectors to recover
outstanding materials and services charges. We have tried hard to
avoid this but in fairness to all those who do pay their fees, we feel
that this course of action needs to be taken, particularly when agreements
are not met and statements are not responded to.
The
Education Department has authorised the use of debt collection agencies
for the collection of school charges for all amounts outstanding at the
end of term 2 of the school year. Happy Valley School will be passing all
outstanding amounts to a collection agency if an agreement has not been
undertaken (in writing) and adhered to. Please contact Andrea Roberts if
you have any questions about the fees/payments.
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VISIT FROM MARTINA SIMOS
From The Advertiser |
GUEST
SPEAKER RECOUNTS
On the
13th of May a guest speaker came to our class and talked to us
about Newspapers. Her name was Martina Simos and her job was the Manager
of Newspapers in Education.
She
came to teach us about newspapers and help us learn for the project that
we are doing. She also showed us some pictures of when newspapers were
made.
She
came at 10.00am to talk to us. When she left it was 11.00am and we then
had to have recess.
Martina also showed us some old papers. First newspapers were one big
sheet called a Tabloid and it didn't have any pictures on them. For one
coloured page of the newspapers it costs $11,118.00. She said that papers
in the old days had to be made by people using a letter stamp and they had
to write all the words backwards.
By
Alexandra W.
-- (Mr Mueller -- Yr.5) |
On
Friday the 13th May Martina Simos came to visit our class.
Martina came from The Advertiser and she does the Education section. I
believe she did a good job of speaking.
Martina came at 10.00-11.00, she said that The Advertiser cost $1.00 and
the Sunday Mail cost $1.60. She told us that one colour page cost
$11,118.
She
told us that "news" stood for North, East, West, South. Martina talked
all about the history of the Advertiser.
One of
the reasons she came was to help us with our projects. Another reason was
to help us learn more.
When
she told us about history she said that a while ago people would put all
the letters in the computer and send it off and if the editor didn't like
it they would send it back!
There's a Metropolitan edition and a Country edition. On the front page
there is always a strap. She also said the circulation is about 200,000.
By
Aaron F
-- (Mr Mueller -- Yr.5)
The
guest speaker was Martina Simos from The Advertiser. She talked about the
newspaper and how she managed the education.
She
arrived at 10.00am and talked until about 11.00am. she told us that The
Advertiser costs $1.00 to buy and the Sunday Mail is about $1.60 to buy.
We
talked about the education page and what things she helped with in the
class. She showed us a picture of the old Advertiser building.
She
explained the word NEWS stands for North, East, West and South. The
full-page colour advertising costs $11,118 and they called the newspaper
The Advertiser because it was originally just for advertising.
The
newspaper we were given was dated Friday 13th May 2005 so it
was very new because it was today's paper. Martina visited us on Friday
13th May 2005.
Martina came to help us with our news page study. She showed us how the
newspaper is set out.
By
Kristi G
-- (S.Mueller --Yr.5)
QUIZ
NIGHT
Date: Saturday June 25th
Time: 7.00 pm onwards
Venue: School Hall
Cost: $5 each person
Bookings for Quiz Night have been coming in quickly. We now have only 2
tables left. If you would still like to book a table for 6-8 people,
please complete the tear-off at the end of the newsletter, and return to
school as soon as possible. Once the tables are booked we will keep a
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Once
you have booked your table, we are asking that you pay your $5 a head
entry before Thursday June 16th. This will enable us to
offer tables to those on the waiting list.
We
have received a number of prizes or promises of prizes for the night and
we would like to thank those of you who have already donated prizes. We
are again asking for donations of bottles or jars for one of our "Fun"
activities on the night. They could be bottles of anything from wine to
sauce, or jars of produce such as jam, or even novelties. These can be
brought to school any time from now on.
GALA
DAY
Remember our next Gala Day committee
meeting will be on Tuesday 14th June at 2.30 in the staff
room. We would love to see any other interested people at the meeting.
OBSTACLE-ATHON
The Fundraising subcommittee, with Scott
Francis' support, is organising our Obstacle-athon for June 27th
and 28th for all students. The event will be spread over 2
days to enable Scott to include all classes. Children will be asked to
find sponsors for the Obstacle-athon, which will not be a race. On the
day that Junior Primary children participate we will need parent help with
organisation. Please let your child’s class teacher know if you are able
to help.
There
will be a small prize for all children who raise more than $10, and
overall prizes for those who raise the most money. The timetable for the
two days and the sponsor forms will be sent home in the near future.
Many thanks. Judy Davies
A last
request!
The
Home-stay program has requested that we have 10 students for the next
visit. There has been a change in the arrival date for the Korean
students. They will now arrive on July 30th and stay for only
4 weeks
We are
still looking for any other families who would be interested in hosting a
child for 4 weeks. Families who do host a student are financially
reimbursed (at a weekly rate), 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.
The
school has received information from Autism SA about seminars for parents
and teachers of children with Autism Spectrum. They will be held at the
Australian Mineral Foundation Centre at Glenside, in the next school
holidays, on July 15th and 16th. There is a
subsidized cost for families of people with Autism. If you would like
more information, please let me know.
Many thanks, Judy Davies |
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OUR CHILDREN THE FUTURE
Early Childhood Conference |
This
biennial, international conference will be held from June 16th
-- June 18th at the Adelaide Convention Centre. As in other
years there is a Seminar for parents on Saturday June 18th.
Cost is $10. If you are interested in attending on the Saturday, we have
details of the program, as well as registration forms, in the front office
at school. Just call in if you'd like the details.
On
Friday of this week groups of students from our school will be information
guides at the EcoLiving Expo at the Wayville Showgrounds. They will lead
visitors through our school's display giving explanations and answering
questions. The display features the environmental programs at our school
-- the Panalatinga Reserve Study Trail, the Propagation Area, the Edible
Garden, the Waste Paper and Food Scraps Recycling programs and the
Wetlands Area. The Expo is timed to coincide with World Environment Day
on Sunday and is a showcase of environmentally friendly programs and
products. Our school was invited to participate because of the number of
programs our students are involved in.
If you
are in the Wayville area between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on Friday, pop in to
the Ridley Pavilion and see our display and meet the students.
Congratulations
to the following students who have received Principal's Awards at the last
Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values. They are -- Kieran
Clarke, Sume Otto, Leah Smolarek, Tom Chapman, Alana Yeates, Aaron Finan,
Kristi Grigoris, Aaron Draper, Paul Ellacott, Georgie Tiddy, Brett Evans,
Robyn Campbell, Anna Ellacott, Cassandra Foran and Luke Till.
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FRIENDS OF PANALATINGA
RESERVE
Update and Invitation |
For
those not familiar with the work of this group it is a dedicated band of
workers who meet most months to do various jobs around the Panalatinga
Reserve next to the school. Activities include weeding, checking on
previous plantings, and maintenance of previous work. It's a rewarding
experience working with this crew who have seen the reserve develop over
the years from a weed infested inaccessible stretch of creek to a pleasant
and very important part of the local natural environment.
The
work benefits everyone and gives our students a valuable living classroom.
Please
consider joining us for working bees. We meet at the propagation shed on
the oval at 1.30, and usually finish by 4.30pm, weather or work needs
determining our finish. Our next Working Bee is planned June 4th.
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You
will be very welcome as the more hands, the more we achieve.
Last
year there was a most successful, if very wet, planting of hundreds of
plants by our students. A huge number have thrived which is a credit to
the group.
This
year a further planting was planned for June but with this drought, the
ground is just not ready, so we have postponed it to August 5th.
The next day Saturday August 6th will be a working bee to tidy
up and check on the plants. Maybe you would like to come to help either
on the school planting day or on the follow up day to see what we have
achieved.
We
really look forward to more families enjoying this important work
together. It's not all hard work, with lots of laughing along the way.
Thank you, Helen Whisson
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EARLY YEARS LITERACY PROGRAM |
On
Monday May 30th the teachers of students from Reception to Year
3 plus the Leadership Team took part in a Core Training Day for this
program that is an initiative of the State Government. It aims to provide
training in Literacy teaching for teachers across the State. Various
aspects of Literacy were presented, including the importance of looking at
Multi-Literacies meaning that Electronic and Visual Literacy need to be
strongly addressed along with the more traditional modes of print.
For
example can children not only have the appropriate decoding skills when
reading or viewing but show that they have comprehension and can apply the
knowledge gained from a particular text or image? The value of a program
rich in Oral Language was also emphasised. Over the next three years
further training will be available to assist in the establishment of
consistency in Literacy teaching across South Australia.
Barb Williams
Two
Governing Council members and myself attended the SAASSO Conference on
Friday night and Saturday morning last weekend at St. Francis Winery.
They had a variety of speakers throughout the conference but one speaker
really made an impact on all of us as we heard her talk.
The
speaker was Lyndall Horton-James and on Friday the title of her speech was
"Only Playing, Miss". How intriguing this title was. She spoke about a
girl who had been teased, harassed over four years and the climax of the
actions of the constant bullying this poor girl received. She explained
that she was called to this school and put strategies in place that made
the bullies change their ways. As I listened to this story I felt it
wouldn't have a good ending but it does, which is a positive. |
The
next day she spoke again about Bullying as being everyone's problem. I
now have some strategies that I feel I can utilize within my own family
and they can pass on to friends and we can hopefully stop our children
from being bullied.
I was
taken aback by the statistics she gave us, which I would like to share
with you.
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54%
of Year 7 children around Australia do not feel safe at school.
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16%
of children report being bullied every day
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44%
of these are teased
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21%
rumours are spread about them
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14.5% are excluded from joining in
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12.5% are hurt or threatened
This
is very alarming to think this is happening everywhere. What can we do?
Don't
let the victims of bullies suffer in silence, don't watch someone being
bullied, stand by the victim and support them so the bully doesn't have an
audience.
I
received a copy of the bullying fact file that I will give to the school
if anyone would like to have a copy. I will also share some of the
strategies with Governing Council that we can pass on within our school
and the broader community.
I
learnt that YES we can make a difference, one by one.
Georgie Goldfinch
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OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE
YEAR 3S AND 4S |
Our Come Out Excursion
On the
18th of May Mr Graham's and Mrs Whisson's classes went on an
excursion. The two classes went to the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and
the Art Gallery. We went to the Orchestra first. They played lots of
different music that I had never heard before. My favourite part of the
music was "Bugs Bunny Looney Toons". We each got a special bag with notes
and other things as well. Then we had our lunch at the plaza near the
museum. Next to it was the Art Gallery. My favourite painting was the one
with all of the fish on it. It was fabulous. My favourite sculpture was
the lady holding the basket. We had to answer questions as well. We all
had groups. My parent was Phil Smallwood. Thr kids in my group were
Eden, Ashleigh, Callie, Dylan L, Ben Jesse and myself. We boarded the bus
at 2:15pm. It felt like it took longer going back than coming here. We
got back to school at 3:15pm. I like the fact that we went with two
classes not just one class. My favourite place was the Art Gallery.
By
Vanessa K
Yr 3 Mr Graham
Football Success
Michael Eddy, a Year 7 student at our school, has won selection in the
Southern District SAPSASA Football team. The team will |
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compete in the Inter Districts Football Carnival later in the term.
Congratulations on your achievement Michael.
SAPSSA
netball
is over for another year. Both the boys and girls played very well, but
were outclassed on the day. Thank you very much to Carol Mitic for
umpiring the girls (in the rain!) and to Faye White for umpiring the
boys. Both groups of students were complimented by the other school on
their performance and in particular, their good attitude. Well done!
Saturday morning netball
is
back on track at Happy Valley School after many years. We have a mix of
ages and abilities playing. Because we have year 7's playing, we have to
play in a year 7 competitions. This seemed a bit daunting in the beginning
but the girls have been coping very well. Every girl has improved on her
own performance in each game and the team spirit is very supportive.
Parental support is quite amazing; from Jennifer Whitehead and Fay White
umpiring on Saturday morning, Deb Taylor putting new elastic on two sets
of bibs, Fay White and Alison Stark taking groups at training and all
parents working together Saturday mornings to take subs, score, time and
transport. Wow! What a great team we all make!!
Wendy Nicolle
Round
2
An
exciting round for all three teams.
Spot
the Mate
Next
Tuesday, June 7th, the pressure is off with normal rounds
replaced with our "Spot the Mate" night.
This
is where all players in the competition get the chance to spot the check
mate in one move, in dozens of games which are set up around the room.
Parents are encouraged to help in this fun night, which gives everyone a
chance to learn new ways of winning.
What: "Spot the Mate"
When: 7pm start but please come earlier to help set up.
Where: Woodcroft College as usual |
A
reminder to use the GREEN price list
On
cold days, don’t forget to look at the HOT FOOD menu
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TUESDAY -- Bacon/Cheese Pizza & Hot Apple Custard Roll
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WEDNESDAY -- Hot Spud Day $3.00
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Toasted sandwiches
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Hot
Milo at recess and lunch also Hot Noodles and you can also order these
for lunch
Fruit
Wraps are 100% fruit, no added sugar, preservatives, food colouring or
flavours. Each wrap is equal to one large apple or one daily fruit
portion. Sell two in a packet for 85c. Great for diabetics. Flavours
are apple/apricot. Can purchased from Monday 6th June.
VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Mon. 6
June
Tues. 7 June Katrina Allen
Wed. 8 June
Thur. 9 June Julie Day
Frid. 10 June Karen Erlandsen
Mon. 13 June Public Holiday
Tues. 14 June Glenys Moylan
Wed. 15 June Karen Erlandsen
Thur. 16 June Julie Day
Frid. 17 June Pupil Free Day
Keep
an eye out for your Kyton's Pie and Lamington order form. If you have not
received it by the end of the week, please ask your child's teacher.
Orders need to be returned to the bookroom window by Tuesday 21st
June. Orders will be ready for pick up from 2.00pm Wednesday 29th
June in the school hall.
Our
new parent morning tea will be Friday 10th June at 9.00am in
the Long Room. All are welcome, especially younger children.
Don’t
forget the Uniform Shop is open Wednesday 3.00 -- 3.30pm and Friday 8.30
-- 9.30am.
Our
next meeting will be on Wednesday 6th July at 9.00am in the
Long Room. See you there.
Nyree
Haese
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Secretary |
