Volume 13 -  11th August 2005
Week 3 .... Term 3

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Inside this issue..............
Monet Art, Student Safety, LaN Tests, National Story Festival, Pedal Prix, Choir Tickets, Road Safety, Korean Students, Principal's Awards, Resource Centre, Air Watch, Surplus Stock, Class News, Kookaburra Cafe, OSHC, Parent Club, sport, Chess, Tear Off Slip.

On Friday 5^th August the year 3,4 & 5 classes were involved in Tree Planting on behalf of the school.  The endemic seedlings planted in the Panalatinga Reserve, adjacent to the school, were grown in our propagation shed from seeds planted by students last year.  The activity was co-ordinated in the school by Helen Whisson for the Friends of Panalatinga.

Wendy, Bob and Carolyn, from Onkaparinga Council, and Friends of Panalatinga, demonstrated to each class how to correctly remove a seedling from its pot and plant it into the ground.  They also discussed the other flora and fauna in the reserve and how each part of nature interacts with each other part. 

I spoke with a group of students from Mrs Whisson's class and here is what they had to say about the activity:

Casey said, "We needed to plant the seedlings near the edges of the creek so that the roots could stop the soil from falling into the creek and blocking it."

Chloee told me that we've planted the plants to clean the water and to make more oxygen in the environment.

Braden said, "I planted a plant with Luke.  We pulled parts of the roots apart a little bit to make it easier for the plant to grow."

Lerien said, "I planted with Chloee a sticky daisy bush at the creek where some of it has crumbled into the creek bed.  Our plant will help to save some animals' habitats."

The group agreed that we should plants lots of trees for animals to live in and under and so that they can hide from predators.  Trees are also important for birds to feed from.  We need plants in the reserve so that it doesn’t become a desert with no plants.

I think that this group learnt a lot from their outdoor classroom.

Barb Williams

Beanie Kid Fundraiser
The next fundraising event, our Beanie Kids fundraiser, will run from August 15^th until August 26^th. Order forms are being sent out with this newsletter. There are a whole range of Beanie Kids available to order at a cost of $9.50. Colour posters will be pinned up near the Front Office and around the school for you to see the range.

If you would like to order any Beanie Kids, please return your order with the correct money, or a cheque, to Andrea at the front office before Friday, 26^th August. Please read the instructions on the order form and make cheques out to Happy Valley School.  This is a fantastic opportunity to start stocking up for Christmas!

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Term Three Raffle
The committee is also planning our term 3 Raffle. We are sending home books of 10 raffle tickets at $1 each. They will be sent home in Week 6 and will due back by Friday September 23^rd. The raffle will be drawn on the last day of term, September 30^th, at our final assembly. Prizes will be shown on the cover sheet, which comes home with the book of tickets.

We ask that you support our raffle, but for those who do not wish to have a raffle book sent home, please return the tear-off slip at the end of the newsletter.

Many thanks. Judy Davies (on behalf of the Fundraising committee)

Gala Day
Just a reminder that Gala Day is coming up on Sunday October 30^th.  More information will be sent home over the next weeks.  If you are interested in hiring a stall please contact Sonia Berry or Judy Davies at the school.
 

Last Thursday morning parents and friends of Sue Higgins' class were treated to a very special visit to Monet's Garden. Through their artwork, their written work and their singing, the Year 2 students showed their guests how Monet lived and worked, and how he created his very special garden. He then painted it and its famous bridge many times. The students really enjoyed learning about this famous artist and sharing their knowledge with their visitors. One of the lessons Sue wanted everyone at her class presentation to understand, including the children, was to have a dream to aim for and to one day try and make it come true.

Occasionally we are required to contact parents and/or caregivers when a child becomes ill or has a mishap at school.  It is therefore extremely important that we have up to date information on our database.

Please phone or call in and speak to Denise or Lorraine and if necessary up date your phone numbers, address or contact information in the event of an emergency.

All Year 3, 5, and 7 students participated in the LaN tests yesterday and today. While there were some nervous moments, everyone survived. The results of the tests will be sent home to parents in October.

The Wakakirri cast have been extremely busy rehearsing for their first heat at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Friday August 19^th.

We are entered into the Story Dance section.  There is a huge amount of planning and preparation which goes into Wakakirri but the end result will be worth the effort.

If you would like to support our school at Her Majesty's you may obtain tickets from BASS at a cost of $17.50.

Carol Atherton & Trudie Peth

On the first Sunday of term, our two Pedal Prix teams competed in the 6 Hour Race at Victoria Park. Our two vehicles performed very well, competing right through to the end of the race. The Valley Viper, which is the Year 7 vehicle, completed 69 laps with a fastest lap of 3 minutes 52.8 seconds and finished 28^th out of 51 entries in their category. The Valley Vortex, which is the Year 6 vehicle also competed in the primary school’s category, completed 57 laps, finished 43^rd out of 51 entries with a fastest lap of 4 minutes 30.01 seconds.

Congratulations to both teams for competing so well and to the Pedal Prix Committee for supporting our teams' entries. The big race is only five weeks away on 17^th September at Murray Bridge.

Our choir will be singing at the Festival theatre on the evening of Thursday September 22^nd.  The whole school community is invited to attend the performance, not just the families of the students involved.  This is a great opportunity for students, particularly those in year 4 who may be thinking about joining the choir next year, to experience this wonderful event.  Tickets are $21 each.  Please see Barb Williams if you are interested.

Recently we have had several reports of car drivers not following the road crossing procedures.   These have been reported to the police.  If you see an incident please report it to Denise in the Front Office and to the traffic monitors if they are in attendance at the time.

There have also been reports of students crossing the road at inappropriate places.  Please ensure  that  you  and  your children

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use the crossing and emphasise in your family conversations the need for safety on the roads. Wet weather conditions make visibility more difficult and so it is important to exercise special care at these times.

Barb Williams

Next Tuesday August 16^th at 11:00am, in the hall, the visiting Korean students will be the focus of our Primary Assembly when we will share some information about Korea.  The students will be introduced by their homestay brothers / sisters and then perform musical / Arts items that they have each prepared.  This will be, no doubt, an informative and interesting session.

Parents and friends are welcome to attend this assembly.

Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal's Awards at the last Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values.  They are -- Jesse Moore, Jordan Veale, Dale Sharrad, Braden Howard, Chloee Price, Austin Gordon, Nikki Sharp, Jake Fauser, Ashley Lithgow, Sean Bache, Kayla Foran, Mathew Hankinson, Lauri Hogan, Indianna Baines, Martin Sukke, Dylan Angeletti, Bailey Gross and Adam Davidson.

A REMINDER that Book Week is coming and once again we are having a book fair.  Here are the dates to remember:
Week 5
Tues. 23 Aug.  Preview of Books (Buddy classes together)
Wed. 24 Aug.  Book Sale
Thur. 25 Aug.  Book Sale
Times:  8.30 -- 9.30am and 3.15 -- 4.00pm.

To help celebrate Book Week you can order a Rock Bun for Tuesday 23^rd August.  See enclosed order.

A REMINDER ALSO that Premier's Reading Challenge ends in Week 6.

Did you happen to see the National Nine Weather Report last night?  This is a sample of what you missed.  The reading was taken between 8.30am and 9.15am yesterday.
Outside Temp.              9 
Rainfall                          3.6mm
Wind speed                   0 km/h
Wind direction               -
VAQ*                           Good

Please see Barb Williams if interested in the following --
1 upright grey metal 2-door cupboard
1 4-drawer filing cabinet

Mr Inglis' class is participating in the Royal Adelaide Show Showbag tester team competition for 2005.  We are making poems, posters, craft items, rockets, rides, showbags and other items to be included in the competition.  These items depict what we love about the show. 

The top ten items will win a family pass to the Royal Adelaide Show.  The individual student who wins the competition will be a showbag tester.  This competition is run by Mix 102.3 and our class enjoyed working on these items for the competition.

By Jacinta Thurston and Sarah Witty
 

IDEAS FOR RECESS

• Snack Pack -- celery, carrot, cheese & dry biscuit  60c and include a milk drink. (G.I. slow energy release in milk for active sports.

• Survival Pack -- plain popcorn, mixed fruit, apples, sultanas, apricot 50c pk. and have a piece of fruit for 60c.

• Home made Muffin 60c and add a hot cup of Milo for an extra $1.00.  Keep you warm.

• Pkts of Cereal at Recess with hot or cold milk. $1.20

• Hot home made chicken, veg. & noodle soup (5 vegetables) $1.00.  Include a buttered roll for 40c.

• Milo Smooth Shake -- energy to go, low fat, low G.I. source of calcium $1.70

• Fresh yoghurts and custards will be available from next week.

* Vegetarian Spinach & Cheese in filo pastry $2.70
* Home made Quiche -- hot or cold $1.00 sml. $2.50 lg.
* Quiche and Salad -- hot or cold $3.00

VOLUNTEER ROSTER
Mon. 15^th Aug  
Tues. 16^th Aug               Katrina Allen
Wed. 17^th Aug
Thur. 18^th Aug               Julie Day
Frid. 19^th Aug                Karin Erlandson
Mon. 22^nd Aug
Tues. 23^rd Aug              
Wed. 24^th Aug
Thur. 25^th Aug               Julie Day
Frid. 26^th Aug                Robyn Draper
 

New appointments in OSHC are:-
Roxanne Longbottom -- Director of OSHC (Before, After and Vacation Care).
Deb Solly -- Vacation Care Coordinator

A reminder that the Vacation Care Program will be available Week 6, Monday 29^th August from 3.45pm in Transportable 13 (adjacent to the OSHC room).

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By the end of this week the students will have all finished their Tea Towel drawings.  If you have not received your order forms by next week, please see Nyree Haese or Sharon Kreslin.  The drawings look fantastic.  The students have done a wonderful job.

Father's Day is fast approaching and we will again be holding our Father's Day stall.  More information to come soon.

Our next meeting is Wednesday 7^th September at 9.00am in the Long Room.

Nyree Haese - Secretary

Happy Valley Football
It has been a great season for Football; plenty of wins and a few losses. Only two games remaining.   It has been good to see some parents helping out when the games are played at Happy Valley, but its still seems that the same parents are in the canteen. These parents would like to watch their child play as well. This Saturday I will need parents to help out in the canteen as Wendy will be the only person in there so come on and help.

Try outs for the Coca Cola Cup start this Friday night the 12^th August and again on 19^th August.  Three of our Year 6/7 players have been selected. They are Michael Eddy, Deni Varnhagen and Jack Reynolds.  All the School Football Teams and I wish them the very best.

A Lightning Carnival will be conducted on the27th August.  This is for 6/7s and a $3.00 fee is to be paid to your Coach on Saturday 13^th August.

Presentations will be held at the School on the 27^th August at 3.30pm. (Depending on the availability of the hall, if any changes I will be advising everyone through their Coach). This is to give our 6/7s time to go home and change and then return to be present for our presentation.

I have been very impressed with the children's attitudes towards football this year, WELL DONE.  The children that have been asked to play for the other teams have all shown great sportsmanship. Thank You. Other schools and the Panther League have praised Happy Valley for this. WELL DONE.

Again a big THANK YOU

Simon Brandenburg - Happy Valley Football Delegate
83223531 or 0407 798 930

Boys Under-11 Soccer
We are now into the second half of the soccer season and the Happy Valley School Boys Under 11 team is having a solid season.  The boys have picked up 5 wins and a draw from their first 9 games.  The improvement in all players from those playing their first season to those who have been playing for 2-3 years is very noticeable.  The boys are really starting to think about the game and are combining well as a team.  A highlight of this has been the thought they put into their set plays particularly from corners. 

Unfortunately, the school was unable to field a senior primary boys team this year due to lack of numbers, however this year's Under 11s will form the core of the 2006 senior boys team.  Although registrations have closed for 2005, there will be room for any budding players at all levels (boys and girls) who are looking for a game next year.

Gary Kite

Next week will see a break from normal League Competition.  On Tuesday August 16^th there is a Lightning Carnival, open only to Senior players who have qualified by winning at least three games this season.

Congratulations to Scott Paterson, Kieren Smith and Jack Price.
What:    LIGHTNING CARNIVAL
Where:  Sunrise Christian School. Pimpala Road
When:   7.00pm Tuesday, August 16^th

Two days later, on Thursday, all players are invited to take part in Simul Night.  This is where a handful of state champions take on more than a hundred League Players at the same time.  It's great fun.  Please bring your own chess set.

What:    SIMUL NIGHT
When:   7pm for BOTH Juniors and Seniors
            Thursday 18^th.
Where:  Usual venue at Woodcroft College.

Coordinators:
Mark Smith 0418 137777 & Yvonne Smith
0419 811539

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