Volume 10 -  6th July 2006
Week 10 .... Term 2

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Inside this issue.......
Principal's Awards, Jun.Prim.Awards, Quiz Night, SAPSASA Cross Country, Edible Garden, Parents as Partners, Family Life SA, Art Activities, OSHC, Southern Chess League, Kookaburra Cafe, Sport, Parent Club, Community News, Tear Off Slip.

PLEASE NOTE
Early Dismissal at 2:15 pm. on the last day of term Friday July 7^th.
First day of term is Monday July 24^th.
Please remember that the new Reception children will start school on Wednesday July 26^th.

Moving Schools?
We would appreciate parents notifying the school as soon as possible if you know that your child /children will be moving to a different school, state etc.  This is extremely important as we start to estimate classes and teacher numbers for the following year, as we have already had to do this term.  

Starting in 2007 DECS will be using a new funding model to staff schools. On examination of this model if we are not as clear as possible about enrolments we could have to find a considerable amount of money to top up teacher salary.

• Therefore we would like to know now of any children leaving during this year or at the end of the year [excluding year 7s].

• Similarly if you have or know of any children starting school here in 2007, could you please enrol them as soon as possible.

Welcome
We are very thrilled to be able to welcome Liz Loveday to our teaching staff at Happy Valley. Liz has been appointed for Terms 3 and 4 to take the new reception class, which will be in Unit 5. Liz is already well known at Happy Valley and we know that our parents are very happy to have her.

Holiday School Safety
It is unfortunate to have to say that during the school holidays, schools can be the target for different forms of vandalism.

Could we please encourage families when possible to keep an eye out – come for a walk through the property, drive along Greenbriar Ave especially at night. If anything unusual is seen please report it to police on 131444. Many thanks.

Four Corners - DVD
As per our last newsletter these DVDs will be coming home with your child on or before this Friday

Reminder -- Student Free Day & School Closure
Diary dates for these two days are Thursday the 7^th and Friday the 8^th of September. This is the week of the Royal Adelaide Show.

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Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal's Awards, for demonstrating our school values.  They are Abbie Culliver, Katelyn Sandric, Seth Ellacott, Zacharia Hamilton and Jasmine Deakin
 

The following children will receive Program Achieve awards at our final assembly on Friday this week. Well done to Monica Maghsoodi, Tyson De Graaf, Amy Smolarek, Travis Pooley, Jamie Phelan, Tahnee Franks, Samantha Shaw, Daniel Battersby, Matt Fauser, Luke Deakin, Danyon Wells, Laticia Bruce, Courtney Sherriff, Aniket Dhabade, Jessica Harvey, Celine Phang, Shania Sarjeant and Jacob Anderson.
 

A very successful Quiz Night was held last Saturday, July 1^st. The Fundraising Committee would like to thank all of the parents and friends who supported our school by coming to the night, buying raffle tickets, wine, etc. We would also like to thank the many families and businesses, who donated prizes. Please see the huge list of sponsors, at the end of this newsletter.
 

On Friday June 16^th, fifteen dedicated students participated in the SAPSASA Cross Country State Day in and around the parklands at Victoria Park. This is the second largest athletics event in the state with some 4000 participants. Only the City-Bay Fun Run attracts more competitors.

The Happy Valley students were well prepared for the day having competed in two races previously and training three mornings a week since late in term one. Every one of our runners can be proud of their effort and achievement regardless of their final placing.

Our most successful competitors were Caleb Daniels who won Gold for his first place in the ten year old boys division two race, Ben Richardson -- silver in the twelve year old boys div 2, Leah Wright -- 9^th in the twelve year old girls div 1and Jake Stratton -- 15^th in the 10 year old boys div 2. (Division one runners ran 3km and division two runners ran 2km.)

All of the runners have been wonderfully supported by their parents throughout the running season and I thank the mums and dads for their efforts.

A Request To help in our Edible Garden as well as in numerous other chores around the school, it would be GREAT if someone was able to donate an old, but still serviceable wheel barrow. We are about to have a big push in
several areas that would use it as we get our School Forum Groups under way. The Edible Garden, Chook Shed, Environment and Gardening Groups would all find it a real help and it would be in constant demand. Please check your sheds or see if relatives or friends are clearing our sheds.  Thankyou                                                                   Helen Whisson

A group of parents has just completed a great 5 weeks participating in "Parents as Partners". Topics covered included how children learn, speaking and listening, reading, writing and spelling as well as mathematics. The parents had lots of fun and laughs, as well as learning!

Quotes from participants' feedback.
"I found all sessions very useful. It has made me realise that in some situations I have done well and in some situations, not so well. This will benefit my child’s learning."

Parents as Partners should "be compulsory for new starters as it is beneficial to understand the different ways of teaching."

There are still vacancies during Vacation Care.  If any care is needed please contact us as soon as possible.

Roxanne Longbottom -- Director
322 2411 or 0417 898 739

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For children with their parents/caregivers at Happy Valley School on Wednesday 23^rd August 2006,
6:45 – 9:45 pm "How We Began" 7 -- 9 years old
8:00 - 9:00 pm "Puberty Clues" 10 -- 12 years old

The Education sub-committee are offering another chance for adults to take part in a two-week workshop during Term 3.  You must be available for both sessions, which will be held at 7:15pm – 9:15pm on Monday 31^st July and Monday 7^th August.

Debby-Haskard Strauss will be taking the workshop in her studio in Unit 4, teaching you how to make a lino cut or a

Season update.
Four rounds have already been played this season, and our Junior and Senior teams are performing very well.  Only a couple of points separate the top five teams in each division.

Our Juniors have won two, drawn one and lost one. Two players, Ben Schofield and Nathanael Hamilton have yet to drop games, fighting out a win each and three stalemates each!

The Seniors have scored two comprehensive victories and two narrow losses. Jack Price and Laura Smith have won three games each.

In round three, Jack's game was so close it came down to the advice of an independent state chess expert. Unfortunately for us, Jack's worthy opponent was declared the winner on a technicality, four days after the event!

Next round is Tuesday August 1^st at Woodcroft College. Juniors to be seated at 6:15pm, Seniors 7:15pm.

Thankyou

• to the staff and parents for supporting the canteen.

• to the staff and parents for supporting the canteen. 

• also to the students who give up their play during recess and lunch to help.

• A new price list (orange) will be sent home today.  Look for the new healthy items.

• If you have any suggestions regarding menu items or questions, please call in and see me.

Have a safe and happy holiday.  See you next term.

ROSTER
Mon. 24^th July               CLOSED
Tues. 25^th July
Wed.26^th July               Karen Erlandsen
Thur. 27^th July               Tracey Willshire
Fri. 28^th                         Glenys Moylan
Mon. 31^st July               CLOSED
Tues. 1^st Aug                 Katrina Allen
Wed. 2^nd Aug               Andrea Chapman
Thur. 3^rd Aug
Fri. 4^th Aug

Regards, Helen King

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AUSKICK
A reminder that Auskick starts on Friday 28^th July (1^st week of term 3) at 3:30pm.  Register on the day.  Cost $15 (basic pack) or $30 (everything).  Helpers with registration would be appreciated.  Any questions contact Michael Fowler. Ph. 0402 884 986
SOCCER
Training Clinic for the U10 team on Thursday 27th July at 3.30pm. All parents are welcome.

Co-Ordinator still required to take over the role for this year and next year.  Contact the school with your interest.

A big thank you to all who participated in the Kyton's fundraiser.  Once again due to the fantastic support of school families the fundraiser was very successful.

A reminder that next term we will be having a Father’s Day Stall.  Notices will be sent out closer to the time.

A new price list for the Uniform Shop is included with this newsletter.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.  Our next meeting is Wednesday 2^nd August at 9:00 am in the Long Room.  Come along and have a cuppa.

Karen Erlandsen - Secretary

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION JULY CRICKET CLINICS are being held from July 17-21 2006 at the Adelaide Oval. The clinics offer both individual and group coaching for boys and girls of all ages. All coaching is done by SACA accredited coaches.
For prices and more information you can visit www.cricketsa.com.au  at the Favell-Dansie Indoor Centre page and download a brochure or phone Shaun Seigert on 83003838.

HAPPY VALLEY SCOUT GROUP. We are fundraising to send our scouts to the Jamboree in Victoria 2007.
BINGO NIGHT! Saturday July 15^th at 7pm,
Happy Valley Scout Hall, Candy Road, Happy Valley.
Doors open 6.30pm - Eyes down at 7.00pm sharp.
Cost is $3.00 for a book of ten games.
Beer, wine and soft drinks available on the night.  BYO Nibbles. Tickets available at the door.
For further details, phone Penny Braddon 83815974

QUIZ NIGHT
Fundraiser for ex student of Happy Valley Craig Goldfinch who is going to England to play Soccer in August and the quiz night will help with costs.
Saturday night 5th August - Happy Valley School Hall
$5 per person tables of 8-10.  Raffles & auctions.
BYO drinks and supper. 7pm.  Contact Georgie for tickets 8387 2230 or 0412 959 712 

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ART ACTIVITIES -- COME 'N TRY (This is an expression of interest)

I am interested in attending the workshops to be held on Monday 31^st July and Monday 7^th August.

Name __________________________________      Child's class _______________________________

Contact Phone Number: _______________________________

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