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Over
the year we have been developing a variety of programs, which improve
student health and fitness. The programs have included Drug Strategy, Be
Active-Let's Go and Healthy Eating.
In
Week 4 of this term, from 7th to the 11th November,
we will be focusing on all the messages from these programs with students,
and with parents.
We
will begin the week with a fitness walk to Thalassa Park, which we
traditionally do at this time of the year. However, instead of a sausage
sizzle lunch, we will have a fruit snack, before returning to school for
our normal lunch.
On
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, all classes will be tested by the PhysAdd
group to determine their current fitness levels. Staff from PhysAdd
specialize in this work and they have been contracted to undertake and
then report on this testing program. Their report will give us baseline
data on students' fitness levels now, which can then be compared with
further testing results in future years, so that we can monitor
improvements in student fitness levels over time.
Also
on Tuesday and Wednesday, classes will be offered a range of wellbeing
activities, from which they will be able to choose, in the 'Pick an
Activity' part of the week. They will include things like Kinesiology,
Tae Kwon Do, Chess, water activities at Blue Dolphin, Archery and Healthy
Food.
On
Thursday the focus for Junior Primary children will change to 'Come 'n
Try' sports activities. Class groups will rotate through a variety of
sports including Gymnastics, Wheelchair Sports and Basketball.
Then
on Friday, to complete the week, the Primary students will have their
sports Come 'n Try' day, when they will be able to choose from
sports like Lacrosse, Rugby and Croquet.
For
parents on Wednesday evening, there will be a special information event at
the school, when presenters from 'How to Drug Proof Your Child' and Dr
David Caldicott from the Royal Adelaide Hospital will share with parents
how to support their children to avoid involvement with drug taking.
The
cost of the 'Healthy Lifestyles Week' will be covered by our Be Active
government funding.
More
details, and consent forms where they are needed, will be sent home with
students next week.
It
will be a busy and active week for students, and will reinforce in a big
way all the positive health messages we have been promoting throughout the
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It was a Grand Day!
GRANDPARENTS' DAY
at Happy Valley |
So
many things to Show and Tell! Grandparents' Day was a great success on
Friday 23rd September.
Over
80 visitors brought things to share with their grandchildren's classes and
then had the opportunity to view the students in their classroom learning
environment.
It was
good to see visitors from Bethsalem Village visiting as well.
Visitors enjoyed morning tea in the staff room and were shown around the
school by some classes.
Finishing the morning was the opening ceremony, at the Edible Garden, for
the wonderful mural designed by our resident artist Debbie Haskard-Strauss.
After the speeches and cutting of the ribbon many visitors and students
took a close up look at the mural created by keen parents and students who
have spent many hours with Debbie meticulously painting in the detail of
the scenes.
Wendy
Nicolle assists Debbie Haskard-Strauss as she cuts the ribbon at the
official opening of the Edible Garden Mural.
Marie
Szeitz, Debbie Haskard-Strauss and Jenny Brown in front of the Edible
Garden Mural. |
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Decisions are currently under way with a view to establishing balanced and
equitable class groups for next year. If you feel that there is important
educationally based information which you would like us to consider
when discussing the best learning setting for your child, please put this
in writing and send it to the Principal.
As you
can imagine, requests for a specific teacher cannot be considered as a
part of this process. Teachers will be considering 'learning' friendships
and relationships when formulating classes for next year.
The
placement criteria of students within class structures will be done by the
teaching staff taking into consideration:
Priority 1
- A
balance in:-
-
Year
level numbers
-
Gender
-
Academic ability
-
Behavioural issues
Priority 2
- Consideration of:-
Please
feel free to discuss any issues with your child's class teacher. If from
these discussions there is an identified educational issue you wish to
highlight and be considered as part of the placement of your child, please
put this in writing to the Principal, Doug MacLean. Such information can
only be considered if received no later than FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4th.
Parents and students will be notified of class -- teacher placements on
Friday 9th December.
School
Photos will be taken on Friday October 28th
Please
ensure that your children are in full school uniform for class photos.
Please
return envelopes and money to the front office or send along with your
child on the day.
Our
traditional school Christmas Night will be held on the last Monday night
of term, Monday 12th December, on the school oval. The program
will include student and adult items, and there will be community carol
singing led by our school choir. The evening will finish at dusk with a
spectacular fireworks display.
Put
the date in your diary now and make sure you don't miss this fabulous
night of celebration, to finish the school year! |
Last
term the fundraising committee sent home raffle books to each family. We
have received most of the books back at school. Many thanks to those of
you who have already returned them. However, we were unable to draw the
prize-winners on the last day of term as planned, due to the fact that
many books had not been returned.
We are
requesting your assistance in returning all books, whether or not tickets
are sold, by tomorrow Friday 21st October, so that we can draw
our lucky winners. Thanking you in anticipation.
From
the fundraising committee
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Kookaburra Council is planning two special events for this term.
Casual Day
The first will be our final casual day for this year. It will be in Week
3, on Friday November 4th. Kooka Council requests a gold coin
donation, which, they have decided, will be forwarded to assist victims of
the recent earthquake in Pakistan/ India.
Kooka Council Disco
Our second and final disco for this year will be held in Week 4, on Friday
November 11th. There will be a session for R -- Yr 3 students
and another for Years 4 -- 7. Students will be able to buy drinks and
snacks.
More information will be sent home in the next newsletter.
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EDUCATION SUB COMMITTEE
PARENT NIGHT |
The
Education Subcommittee has organised a parent information evening later
this term, on Tuesday November 22nd. The topic will be "Supporting
Students with Learning Difficulties," which is an important issue
for many parents.
We
will have 2 special guest presenters, Ingrid Alderton, who works in the
Learning Difficulties team, as well as Linda Hale, who is our district
Disabilities Coordinator. The session will start at 7.00pm. More
information will appear in later newsletters.
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NATIONAL SAFE SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK |
The
National Safe Schools Framework has been in schools for some time now. It
addresses many aspects of creating a safe and positive environment for all
involved in the life of the school. Through our Bully Audits and follow
up we are addressing the element that relates to providing support for
students.
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As a
school we need to report to DECS regarding our progress this year in
addressing the Framework.
You
are invited to a meeting of interested parents and caregivers on
Wednesday November 2nd at
7 --
8:30pm in the staff room.
The purpose of the meeting will be to begin looking at the framework
elements and developing a process whereby, as a group, we can work through
them from a parent perspective. I envisage several meetings throughout
this term and would value your input at as many as you are able to
attend. Developing a core group of interested parents is my aim. The
group could certainly continue to work into 2006.
These
meetings are intended to look at the whole school environment and
positively review and suggest improvements.
Please
let me know if you are interested in attending.
Barb Williams
Congratulations
to the following students who have received Principal's Awards at the last
Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values. They are -- Lachie
Schofield, Nicole Robertson, Katelyn Sandric, Abbie Culliver, Chloe Selin,
Justin Kite, Vanessa Kreslin, Kieran Phillips, Tom Dennert, Josh Fawcett,
Leah Smolarek, Jordan Veale, Tom Chapman, Cameron Gallas, Joe Coggins,
Nadia Porter, Ben Braddon, Elise Hardwick, Chelsea Ainscow and Caleb
Chudleigh.
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MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINATION |
As
mentioned in Newsletter Vol. 15, dated 8th September 2005, this
year will see the completion of the Meningococcal C Vaccination Program.
Students in Years 1 -- 5 will be offered the vaccine on Friday 4th
November.
Children in Reception can also have the vaccination if they haven't
already received it prior to attending school.
Students in years 6 and 7 would have received this free vaccination last
year. If for some reason your child missed out, please see Lorraine in
the front office.
More information including a consent form will be sent home tomorrow
Friday 21st October. Parents are asked to complete the form
and return to their child's class teacher by next Wednesday 26th
October.
We
will be open on the Pupil Free Day, Monday 24th October, if
numbers are sufficient. Bookings must be made before 3.15pm on Friday
21st October.
Roxanne Longbottom
Director -- 8322 2411 or 0417 898 739 |
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Violin lessons in
2006
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Please let me know if your child is interested in beginning to
learn violin next year as I am now organising the time we
require from the DECS Instrumental Music Service.
Students may begin violin from year 3 and older.
Please contact me regarding fee structure, instrument hire and
further information.
Barb Williams
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The
last instalment payment of 2005 School Fees is now due. Please pay at the
bookroom window, 8.30 to 9.30 a.m. Tuesday to Friday mornings.
Parents are reminded that students will not be permitted to participate in
excursions or camps until all fees have been finalised.
Andrea Roberts
Welcome back to school. We hope everyone had a good break.
DON'T
FORGET OUR DEVONSHIRE TEA STALL ON GALA DAY.
Teatowel Fundraiser
If you
forgot to order these wonderful tea-towels designed by our staff and
children or you want to order more, they will be available for sale at the
Parent Club Stall on Gala Day 30th October, 2005. They
cost $12 each or, for three or more, you pay $10 each. They make great
gifts for Christmas. Proceeds will go towards a new digital camera.
School
Photos
All
envelopes for School Photos were distributed at the end of Term 3. If you
didn't receive one, they are available from the front office.
Envelopes for Family/Sibling photos are available also from the front
office. All envelopes with CORRECT MONEY must be returned on or
before Photo Day -- Friday 28th October, 2005.
Our
next meeting is on 2nd November at 9.00am in the Long Room.
Nyree
Haese
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Welcome back to school for the last term of 2005.
Thank
you to all the parents who help in the Canteen. It is much appreciated.
Anyone who would like to help can come in and see me, as there are always
spaces on the roster to be filled.
Thank
you also to Scott Paterson and Jack Reynolds for their help over two
terms. New student helpers are Jack Price, Cale Hutchings and Ben Wilden.
Thank you to them for volunteering to help. More student help would be
most welcome.
There
is a new menu/price list for this term -- YELLOW. Please read it
carefully as there are new items and some changes due to the Healthy
Eating Policy.
Cold
Watermelon * Fruit Salad Bowls *Chicken Yiros (Thursday only) *Apples,
Oranges, Pears *Quiche (no meat) * Quiche & Salad * Spring Rolls * Corn on
Cob.
Our
Hot Dogs contain no genetically modified meats (80% beef), no Sodium
Nitrate, no MSG, are gluten free with natural herbs & spices.
ROSTER
Mon.
24 Oct. PUPIL FREE DAY
Tues. 25 Oct. Katrina Allen
Wed. 26 Oct.
Thur. 27 Oct. Julie Day
Frid. 28 Oct. Karen Erlandsen
Mon. 31 Oct. Glenys Moylan
Tues. 1 Nov.
Wed. 2 Nov.
Thur. 3 Nov. Julie Day
Frid. 4 Nov.
Helen King
SA
Water VACSWIM
program will be held between the 3rd -- 13th January
2006. It is a water safety and swimming program funded by the government
of S.A. and has been conducted for over 60 years.
Students aged 5 -- 18 years are eligible to attend the program and we
expect more than 20,000 students to participate. It is a fantastic school
holiday activity held at 165 locations statewide including pools, beaches
and lakes.
At a cost of only $17.50 enrolment fee per child for 9 forty minute
lessons, it's great value for parents.
For
families enrolling more than four children, the fifth and sixth child DO
NOT PAY the enrolment fee.
Enrolment Forms are available from the school office, swimming centres,
the SA Water VACSWIM office, Chemplus Pharmacies and
online
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Does anyone have last year's Festival of Music performance on tape? We
would like to keep a copy for our records. Thanking you in anticipation.
Seacliff Surf Lifesaving Club
-- the 2005/6 Nippers season commences on Saturday 22nd October. Lots of
fun for kids from 5-14. Free Come & Try sessions are available. For
further information please contact David on 8322 8112.
Trott
Park Fencing Club
- Term 4 training will soon begin at the Hallett Cove South Primary
School. All equipment is supplied and all ages and standards are
welcome. For further information contact David on 8322 8112.
Adelaide Cricket Club Scorpion Shield
Term 1 2006 Girls Only Cricket Comp. for ages 7 -- 13. No experience
required, all equipment provided, coaching from Adelaide cricketers. For
more information contact Adelaide Cricket Club, Junior Coordinator -- Ian
Wallace (w) 8371 1143 (m) 0418 826 843
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