Volume 14 -  25th August 2005
Week 5 .... Term 3

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Inside this issue....................
Book Week, Korean Students, Music Night, Fundraising, Car Parking, Sick Children, School Crossing, Grand Parents Day, Morning Tea with Prime Minister, Principal's Awards, Resource Centre, Friends of Panalatinga Reserve, Edible Garden, Pedal Prix, OSHC, Kookaburra Cafe, Parent Club, Chess, Sport, Concert Band Workshop

The school Show Day will be held on Tuesday 6^th September. Governing Council has given approval for the school to be closed on that day. If your child (ren) are going to the Show on a week day, please try and organise their visit for that day, so that they don't miss school work on other days.

For Wakakirri 2005 we did a performance about a boy who wanted to be a Super Hero. One night when he fell asleep, Space Cadets and Space Workers came and took him to space. They landed on a planet where he battled fire dragons and saved the princess. The princess gave him a medallion and when he woke the next morning he still had the medallion.
Kate Moore Year 5 Mr Mueller

Wakakirri is a huge story dance. We did so many practices and got to choose which character we were. I was a Space Cadet. The taller people were Space Cadets, it was fun. We had after school rehearsals and we changed a lot of things, but in the end it was perfect.
After the performance I was still trying to catch my breath. My mum loved it and so did I. Thankyou to everyone who helped.
Lucy Robertson Year 5 Mr Mueller

We are still amazed from the wonderful experience of Wakakirri! We have gone on a wild ride in the past term with all this wonderful practice, but it was nothing compared to our performance at Her Majesty's Theatre!
All the Wakakirri team met in the hall at school to get ready and everyone was nervous with excitement. All the Space Workers and Cadets looked like they were from Pluto. When we arrived at the Theatre, we went to our dressing room, which made us nervous, just waiting in the tiny rooms, and everyone thought, "This is the big day!"
Sean Goldfinch Year 5 Mr Mueller

It's the big day, the performance. It's not the first performance I've ever done but it will be the best. All of the members of Wakakirri met in the hall all revved up like V8's. Most people got their hair done, strange and spacey. In town we had a dress rehearsal and it looked great. All the emotions backstage -- happy, scared, sad and surprised, but the pizza for tea changed all that!
Aaron Finan Year 5 Mr Mueller

Wakakirri was a really good, fun and scary experience for me. I enjoyed it when we got our make-up on, it felt cold and slimy. We had our make up done in a dance studio close to the Theatre.
The princess had a lot of pink and the boy had foundation on his face with black freckles. The flame dragons had an orange, red, yellow and black face. I think I had a great day.
Karlia Vinall Year 5 Mrs Petho/Mr Francis

Our performance was in the city at Her Majesty's Theatre. When it was close to the performance we had our face paint done. The rocks had red and yellow flames, the Space Cadets had a silver face with big eyes and the Space Workers had a silver face with blue lightening on the sides. When the face paint was on it was a bit itchy but we got used to it.
Amy Adams Year 5 Mrs Petho/Mr Francis

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I was really nervous waiting in the dressing rooms for our performance. Our group was fifth and there were six performances. When we were just about to go on stage we had to line up and wait. I was so nervous I got a stomach ache, but I was fine. When we got on stage it was so fun. I had a really good time. I would love to do it next year!!!
Isobel Wakefield Year 5 Mrs Petho/Mr Francis

When we walked up to the stage we had to be silent. While we waited in the wings for our turn I had butterflies in my tummy. Finally we were on stage. I couldn't really see anything because of the bright lights but we all did our best. At the end of our performance everyone was clapping.

This was an excellent experience for all of us!
Amelia Vardas Year 5 Mrs Petho/Mr Francis

The changing rooms were great and made us feel like pop stars because they had lights around the mirrors. When we first got to the stage to perform it was really scary and we felt nervous when we saw the audience. Some of us couldn’t stop smiling when we were on stage and we loved the smoke machine and the strobe lights.

Jacinta and Kate enjoyed speaking about the performance and they got to meet Emily B. We got the awards we think we deserved, since we were beginners. We got gold for costumes and silver for props and we got bronze for everything else.
Performers Year 4 Mrs Atherton

What a fantastic event! Congratulations to Carol Atherton and Trudie Petho for masterminding the performance. Thank you to Kevin Jesshope, Simon Mueller and Barb Williams for your involvement. A big thank you to all the parents who gave their time and help to make Wakakirri possible this year!

Leah the Princess being made up ready for her role.

Daniel made up ready to perform as the Flame Lord.

The Space Cadets excited about performing.

We are celebrating Book Week last week, this week and next, with a mixture of activities that focuses everyone's attention on the importance of books and reading. The leadership team has visited every Junior Primary class and read nominated picture books to the classes. They have really enjoyed the delight and the interaction of the young children. In the library the book fair sale has been set up, and after looking at the books with buddy classes on Tuesday, students have been able to purchase their favourite books.

Last week classes from R - 4 enjoyed the performance "Stars in your Eyes".  On Tuesday next week at 11.00, using a variety of presentations, the primary classes will share the books they have been studying with the rest of the primary classes.  Yr. 3,4 -- The Bear the Baron and the Bard, Go-go Fish (honour book), Amazing Australian Animals.  Yr. 5 The Silver Donkey (winner, book of the year younger readers), A Horse called Elvis (honour book), Yr. 6 Tiff and the Trout, Yr.6/7 Soraya the Storyteller, Mutt Dog, Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear. 

All primary classes have read and voted for their favourite picture books.  They absolutely loved Dougal and Mutt Dog!  Both assemblies next week will be honoured with a special Rock 'n' Roll demonstration.

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Visit www.cbc.org.au/short05.htm for the short listed books we have been focussing on and www.cbc.org.au/winner05.htm for the winners.

Mr Francis enjoys reading at Wave Rock.

Examples of rocks painted into beautiful bunnies.

Here are some of the activities generated by the theme and books.

• Stars in Your Eyes musical performance last week

• Book reading by leadership to JP classes

• Book reading by Resource Centre staff and class teachers

• Dioramas of Mutt Dog

• Key word searching/fast finding from non fictions books

• Voting for favourite books

• Rock painting

• Virtual rock art painting on computer

• Multiple image composing on famous 'rock' backgrounds

• Book fair

• Rock Bun eating

• Rock 'n' Roll dancing (to be performed at next week's assemblies)

• Guest speaker (geologist) -- still to come

• Book Reviews on Powerpoint -- choose your own endings.

It has been a busy, but exciting time.

Aboriginal cave rock painting by Lerien.

Mr Inglis and Mr Jones reading at the Devil’s Marbles.
 

This week is the last week for our eight Korean students. We will have a special "Farewell Assembly" for them this Friday at 12.00. Each student will be presented with a small gift to take back to Korea. They leave Australia this Saturday to return to their families. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the families who have welcomed these children into their homes and who have made their time here so special. I would also like to thank the teachers and children who have had Korean students in their classes and who have done such great things with them.
Thanks to all. Judy Davies

Is on
Monday August 29^th at 7:30pm.

Everyone is welcome

I am looking for some musical items by family groups.  If you would like to perform please let me know.

Also if any students learn an instrument from a private teacher they are most welcome to participate.

Barb Williams

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Parents often ask about why schools have fundraising events. Over the year, a number of groups in our school fundraise to support the variety of projects that happen in our school.

The school Fundraising Committee, a subcommittee of Governing Council, has a unique function. Each year, as part of the school budgeting process, an amount is agreed on that needs to be raised, to go into the school budget, to enable the school to meet all its costs for that year. This figure is published at the Annual General Meeting in the budget report, and it is then the responsibility of the Fundraising Committee to raise that amount of money over the course of the year. Money raised goes in to general revenue. It is critical to the success of the school, to raise this money as it directly impacts on the school learning program.

We hope all families get behind our fundraising program so that we can achieve the $10000 budgeted for this year. We have a number of events happening over the next terms. We are seeking your help in supporting these events.
 

REMINDER -- BEANIE KIDS
Thank you for your support. We already have received quite a lot of orders for Beanie Kids. Remember the last day for orders is tomorrow, Friday August 26th.

RAFFLE BOOKS
Books of raffle tickets will be given to each family in Week 6. They will need to be back by September 23^rd, so that we can draw the winners on the last day of term. The first prize is a printer. Details of other prizes will be on the cover sheet attached to the ticket book.

GALA DAY
Gala Day plans are coming along really well. Remember to keep Sunday October 30^th free. Rides are organised -- rock climbing wall, jumping castles, pony rides, and more, and we will soon be sending home information about pre-purchasing ride tickets. There will be a variety of stalls, including those organised by classes and a variety of displays and other attractions.
 

The school is very aware of the difficulties which families face when parking to drop off and collect children at school. However, the sign at the entrance to the school car park clearly identifies that the Car Park is for staff and long-term visitors only. This does not allow for parents to use it to drop off and pick up their children each day. It is too busy and congested at these times and we ask that parents respect the purpose of the car park. The car park is not a safe place for young children in that vehicles such as delivery trucks come and go at all times. We are asking for your cooperation in this.

Judy Davies

This term has heralded a large number of winter "bugs." Numbers of children in many classes have been down and we have had a number of staff members who have succumbed as well. We ask that you ensure that children are fully recovered before they return to school, as we would like to prevent the spread of all these unpleasant viruses. Thank you.

Judy Davies

Just a reminder to use the school crossing, please. We have had a number of parents report that some families are crossing Education Road further along. We ask that adults help model safe behaviours for our students.

All classes will invite Grand Parents to visit the school on Friday 23^rd September between 11.00 and 12.30 pm, to visit the classrooms and see our wonderful students at work. The students will take time out from their class work, to enjoy a show and tell with any visiting Grand Parents who would like to bring something to share with the students. Personal invitations to be part of this special event will be sent home to Grand Parents soon. Could school families please let our visitors know about the day so that they can keep the date clear!

  Four of our students, who are on our Kookaburra Council, and their families, have been invited by our Local Federal Member Kym Richardson, to morning tea with the Prime Minister on Friday this week. They will no doubt share their experiences in the next newsletter.

Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal's Awards at the last Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values.  They are -- Amy Song, Stuart Allen, Leon Jacobs, Shannon Gade, Jeremy Ray-Zwar, Janice Davidson, Andrew Kite, Kristi Grigoris, Elle Campbell, Josh Blanks, Eliza Clavell, Shane Martin, Josh Adamson and Braden Wood.

Thank you to the parents who purchased from our Book Fair.  It is wonderful to see, smell and touch new books.  Special thanks to Sandie Sherriff and Judy Tester, our parent volunteers who helped on the days.

Bookclub brochures for issue 6 will be sent home Friday.  We know it's a bit much, but some people still need to use their vouchers.  Due date is strictly Wednesday 7^th September.

Resource Centre Staff

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Mrs Neemann's class has been busy picking their produce from the Edible Garden. Melanie liked the carrots; they were nice when she tried them.

Josh Rowe said there are lots of vegies that they picked.

Students from Mrs Neemann's class in the Edible Garden.
 

A SILENT AUCTION will be held for the Phone Table made from recycled Pine (pictured) and made by Willow Creek Furniture.

GOOD NEWS!!  We have been 'Accredited'.

Vacation Care bookings will be open on Monday 29^th August at 3.45pm in T13 (next to OSHC room).

OSHC will be open on the School Closure Day for the Royal Show, Tuesday 6^th September.  Please book your children in as soon as possible if care is required.

Roxanne Longbottom -- Director.
Ph: 8322 2411 or 0417 898 739

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• With a few warm days coming up, don't forget we have home made Quiche for $2.50 or Quiche and Salad $3.00. (served hot or cold)

• Home made Muffins and soup available.

• Salad sandwiches $2.00 with an apple $2.60

• Salad Plate, small with or without meat, plus have an Apricot Fruit Wrap

Check the newsletters for more healthy items.

VOLUNTEER ROSTER

Mon. 29 Aug.               
Tues. 30 Aug.                Katrina Allen
Wed. 31 Aug.               
Thur. 1 Sept.                  Julie Day
Frid. 2 Sept.                   Glenys Moylan
Mon. 5 Sept.                 
Tues. 6 Sept.                  SCHOOL CLOSURE
Wed. 7 Sept.
Thur. 8 Sept.                  Julie Day
Frid. 9 Sept.                   Glenys Moylan/Mavis Hurem

Don't forget our FATHER'S DAY stall to be held on the 30^th and 31^st August.  The students really enjoy it, so get your children involved.  Please send a shopping bag to school with your child/ren so they can take their gift home.

Everyone is welcome, including children, to our next meeting on Wednesday 7^th September at 9.0am in the Long Room.

Nyree Haese -- Secretary

Well done to everyone who took part in the Lightning Carnival and Simul Night.

On Tuesday, Scott Paterson, Kieren Smith and Jack Price played "fast chess" against thirty of the league's best competitors.  Kieren was one of only four who remained undefeated until the second last round.

Thursday's Simul Night saw a handful of state champions play dozens of competitors simultaneously, including two of our seniors and six juniors.  Everyone played well, with Justin Szeitz surviving for more than an hour.

Back to normal competition next week.

What:                Round Six
Where:              Woodcroft College
When:               Tuesday August 30^th
                        Juniors to be seated by 6:15pm
                        Senior, 7:15pm

Coordinators:
Mark Smith 0418 137777 & Yvonne Smith 0419 811539

BASKETBALL
The year 3/4 sixers have finally come of age with two wins; 10 -- 6 on 16/8, and then a convincing 32 -- 2 win on 23/8.  All players have improved greatly and are to be congratulated.  A big thank you to Anita for coaching and to all parents for their continued support and encouragement.
 

HAPPY VALLEY FOOTBALL PRESENTATION
What a terrific year of football.

This has been the best year for football. We have seen a lot of great skills and team playing.  It has been good to see more parents supporting their children this year.

Happy Valley has been praised by other schools in the Southern area for their teamwork.  When numbers have been down from the opposition and our players have been asked to play for the other side, Happy Valley have shown great sportsmanship (WELL DONE).

The presentation for the 2/3, 4/5 and 6/7 players will be held on 10/9/05 at 12:30pm in the Happy Valley School hall.

On the day there will be cans of drinks and a sausage sizzle for the football players, could parents please donate  $2 on the day to cover costs.

I am also asking if parents could provide sweets, salads etc to go with the sausage sizzle.

Reminders that ALL Football tops are to be returned on the day (WASHED and CLEANED)

A big Thank you to Wendy Wilden for being in the canteen throughout the Season.

Thank you to everyone and I will see you on the day

Simon Brandenburg
Football Co ordinatior and Panther Delegate
 

The Instrumental Music Service invites players of wind, brass and percussion instruments to the annual: PRIMARY SCHOOLS CONCERT BAND WORKSHOP at Henley High School Hall, Cudmore Tce. Henley Beach.

Workshop:        Tues. 25 Oct. 9am-3pm. &
                        Wed. 26 Oct. 9am-1pm.

Concert:           Wed. 26 Oct. 7.30pm (Gold Coin                         donation)

See Barb Williams for more information.

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