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We
would like to welcome our four new Reception children, who started school
on Wednesday last week. The children are in Unit 5 in Shelley Saunders'
class. They are Sarah Chapman, Cassandra Jose, Sophie Todd and Leila
Wood. The children settled very quickly in to school life and always look
as though they are enjoying what they do.
A
special welcome, too, to a number of other children, who are also new to
our school. They are Sharni Bird, Jaiden Wardle, Kayla Sutton, Georgia
Murray, Sam Shaw, Gemma Brown and Rhys Kavanagh-Jones.
A
welcome also, to our new families -- it is wonderful that you have chosen
Happy Valley School as the starting point for your child's learning
journey. We look forward to working with you over the next years.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU |
A big
thankyou to all the parents who have paid their school fees, made
arrangements for an instalment plan and/or submitted their application for
School Card, this is greatly appreciated.
For
copies of the invoices sent home last December, the instalment plan
arrangements and application forms for School Card, please contact Andrea
Roberts in the Front Office.
A
Reminder:-
Governing Council has endorsed the policy that students will not be
included in excursions/performances until their $35 performance levy has
been paid.
The
beginning of the school year is an appropriate time to remind all of our
school community that the school car park is for use by staff only, with
the only exception being people accessing the disabled car parking
spaces.
We are
very aware that there is an enormous amount of pressure on car parking
spaces in the vicinity of the school. However we have recently had to
increase the number of disabled car parking spaces and this has put
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The
disabled parks are for use by cars or vans with disabled permits for 24
hours per day, 7 days a week.
We ask
that you respect this request. The car park is not a safe area for any
children, and we have had a number of near misses with young children.
The
'Parking Permit' system introduced in 2004 has been discontinued.
Therefore we ask that holders of the (yellow) permits destroy them or
return them to the front office.
Congratulations to the students who have undertaken traffic monitor
responsibilities so far this year. They have been very diligent and
organised. Students who were absent and missed training last year, will
have the opportunity to be involved at the end of February when a further
training session has been arranged.
As
quite a few people have been observed crossing at other points on
Education Road, we urge you, for the safety of everyone, to please use the
Traffic Crossing.
Just a
reminder about school times.
8.55am School starts -- classroom programs begin.
3.15pm School day ends.
Children may arrive at school from 8.30am. They are not to arrive at
school before then unless they are booked into the Out of School Hours
Care. This is very important as staff are not on duty until 8.30 and
therefore students are not supervised if they do arrive early.
A huge
number of windcheaters, t-shirts, track pants, shoes, socks, hats & drink
bottles were left in the lost property area at the end of last year.
Thanks to Mrs K for sorting them at the beginning of this year. Please
see Barb Williams if you would like to look for any of your child’s lost
clothing.
PLEASE label your child's clothing this year so that, if lost, it can be
returned to the rightful owner.
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PICKING UP STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL |
For
the safety of students, we remind you that if you are not able to pick up
your child by 3:30pm, he/she will be directed, by the yard duty teacher,
to wait in the Front Office.
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Students will participate in the following swimming/aquatic programs in
Term 1, as part of our health and physical education program. All
parents will receive a separate invoice for their child’s swimming/aquatic
program within the next few days.
Class Dates and Venue
R-2 Week 11: 10/4 -- 13/4
Noarlunga Swim Centre
Years 3, 4, 5 Week 6: 6/3 -- 10/3
Marion Swim Centre
Years 6-7 Week 7: 14/3 -- 17/3
Pt Noarlunga Aquatic Centre
Our
School offers a range of opportunities for students to learn to play a
musical instrument. As students become more proficient in their
instruments, there are opportunities to perform -- at assemblies and at
music evenings. Learning an instrument is a wonderful skill to develop at
an early age and enjoy for life. Music Education, including instrumental
playing, can also enhance a child's development in many other areas of
learning.
This
year all students, beginning and continuing to learn an instrument, must
complete an Application to Learn a Musical Instrument form.
These are available from the Front Office. All applications to learn will
be considered by the class teacher, the instrumental teacher and the
school instrumental music coordinator (Barb Williams) before approval is
given for students to learn.
Recorder
-- teacher Mrs Julie Kuchel
Recorder students, beginning or continuing, need to return the slip below
to Barb by Monday next week.
All
Year 2 -- 7 students are invited to enrol to learn recorder. Learning the
recorder can be an introduction to another musical instrument but it can
also be played as an instrument in its own right. Lessons are conducted
on Tuesdays in small groups according to year level and ability. School
approved Yamaha descant recorders can be purchased from the book room for
$7.70 each.
The
fee structure for this year is:
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Term
1 $23.00
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Term
2 $23.00
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Term
3 $23.00
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Term
4 $23.00 $92.00
Fees
need to be paid in advance for the term or year.
Lessons will begin in week three and the fees need to be paid directly to
Mrs Kuchel. (Phone 8278 2513)
String
Program
-- teacher Mrs Jenni Eime
Students from Years 3 -- 7 are invited to
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program. Viola, 'Cello and Double Bass lessons are also on offer. Mrs Eime
is our string teacher and is employed by DECS. Costs are $25 per term and
a $10 administration fee. Students need to hire or own an instrument.
Violins are available for hire from the school for a one off $60
instrument hire fee. Parents will be invoiced by the school.
Beginning students need to complete and return the slip below. New
students are invited to come to one 'trial' lesson and then decide whether
they would like to continue.
Guitar
-- teacher Ms Alison Hansen
A
number of students have been learning guitar with Alison over the last
few years. She is happy to take new enrolments and can be contacted on
0419 825 517. These lessons are held on Wednesday afternoons.
Keyboard
-- teacher Mr Neil Weber (Dr Rhythm)
Neil
Weber has been teaching keyboard for many years at Happy Valley. For
information about keyboard tuition contact Neil on 8358 6781 or mobile
0413 017 887. He will be teaching at Happy Valley on Monday
afternoons.
Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute
-- teacher Mr Steve King
Steve King has taught saxophone at our school in the past and is
prepared to accept new students in saxophone, clarinet and flute. For
more information contact him on 8382 8417.
Happy Valley School will again be participating in The Festival of
Music.
The
Festival Choir is open to students from years 5, 6 & 7. Students who
sang in the Choir last year are very strongly encouraged to take part
again as they form a core of experienced singers from whom the newer
members can learn and become more confident, and of course they can
again be a part of a wonderful experience.
I
will be attending a two day Conference this week on Friday and Saturday
to learn the 2006 repertoire and will then begin an introductory session
for all year 5, 6 & 7s next Wednesday.
The
Festival of Music involves students attending weekly rehearsals at
school, learning songs and choreography, and presenting them in a massed
choir concert at the Festival Theatre in September.
It
is a rewarding experience and also provides students with a range of
musical and choral skills that benefits their musical and social
development.
Barb Williams
Our next committee meeting will be held on Monday 20th
February at 6.15pm in the OSHC room. If you would like to find out more
about how Out of School Hours Care operates, or you have any questions,
you are very welcome to join us.
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SPORT CO-ORDINATORS URGENTLY NEEDED
We
still require co-ordinators and coaches for out of hours cricket
and soccer.
A
cricket co-ordinator is most urgently needed at the moment, as matches are
due to commence Saturday week, February 18th. A co-ordinator's
role includes attending sports committee meetings at school twice a term,
liaising with and distributing relevant information to coaches and
possibly attending association meetings when necessary. It does not
involve the handling of money as this is done through the school’s front
office.
We
have enough nominations to field three cricket sides but only one coach so
if assistance is not forthcoming we will only have a single side. Matches
are played on Saturday mornings and training times can be negotiated
depending on the availability of coaches. This year the C Grade team will
be 8-a-side.
Players are also required for football and netball. There will be three
football teams this year, Yr 2/3, Yr 4/5 and Yr 6/7. It is important to
note that the year 2/3 competition is played to modified rules meaning
games are non-contact and aim to develop the skills and enjoyment of
football and to experience team sport. This year it appears we will have
two netball sides but extra players are needed to ensure the required
numbers. Interested students should return a nomination form available
from school, indicating their sport of interest as soon as possible.
If you
can assist particularly with cricket, please contact, Scott Francis or
Georgie Goldfinch ASAP.
Students wishing to play a sport this year but who have not completed the
necessary form, may still do so by asking at the front office for a copy.
Keep an eye out for notices regarding our Sports Day Cake Stall and
future fundraising activities. Money raised goes towards the |
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Do you love gardening?
Do you want to help out you child’s class each week? |
Our
Edible Garden Committee is looking for more families to become involved in
the co-ordinating of the garden. A meeting once a term and general tidy
up each start of a season is all that is involved as well as watering
during holidays when necessary.
The
other way to help is in the class to supervise when planting takes place
and weeding once a week.
The
students learn from our garden, not only how to grow things, but also the
continuous responsibility of looking after a garden.
Please complete the tear off slip if you are interested.
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Volunteers Wanted!
Companions of learning together
New knowledge you'll surely unwrap
There are treasures to find for a lively young mind
And that's the nice thing about LAP
Max Fatchen |
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer in the Learning Assistance
Program in 2006?
Are you new to the school and wish to know more about the
program?
Volunteers, in partnership with teaching staff, work with
students on a one-to-one basis, for a regular session each week. This
individual time creates more learning situations where students can
experience success.
Our volunteers find helping in LAP a positive and rewarding
experience and we always have children who can benefit from your help.
LAP has get togethers
at least once each term with both students and volunteers. These get
togethers are a great sharing time for the volunteers, new friends are
made and new skills shared. The LAP Association has training available
during the year for volunteers.
Please fill in and
return the attached form to the front office or speak to Wendy Nicolle or
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EDIBLE GARDEN
I am
interested in joining the Edible Garden Family Committee
I am interested in helping
in my child's class with the Edible Garden.
Name:
______________________ Eldest Child: ______________________ Class
Teacher: ____________________
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LAP
I am
interested in becoming a LAP volunteer
I
would like some more information about LAP
Name:
_____________________ Eldest Child: ________________________ Class
Teacher: ____________________
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ALL RECORDER STUDENTS FOR 2006 (Please return to Barb Williams by Monday
13th February)
Child's Name: _____________________Class Teacher:
__________________________ Year level: _________
I
would like my child to learn recorder with Mrs Kuchel this year and I am
aware of the costs involved.
My
child has learnt recorder
before Yes / No
My child has a recorder to
use Yes /
No
Parent
Signature: __________________________
Please collect an 'Application to Learn a Musical Instrument' form from
the front office.
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NEW
VIOLIN STUDENTS FOR 2006 (Please return to Barb Williams by Monday 13th
February)
Please
complete even if you have returned a form distributed by Jenny Eime this
week.
I
would like my child to learn violin with Mrs Eime this year.
My
child has a violin / will hire a violin from the school Yes / No
Parent
Signature: ___________________________
Please collect an 'Application to Learn a Musical Instrument' form from
the front office.
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