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Congratulations
to the following students who have received Principal's Awards, for
demonstrating our school values. They are Steph Hommelhoff, Lauri
Hogan, Josh Cryer, Jaimee Walden, Ben Richardson, Teea Price, Ashleigh
Webster-Marr, Daniel Rogers, Jordan Paech, Yazz Mason-Vestris, Saghe
Price and Kate Moore.
Thank you to the families who spent time during the holidays viewing
this DVD. Teachers are now following up with activities in their class
groups.
Thank you also to the families who have provided very valuable feedback
to the Healthy Eating Committee. This group will be meeting next
Wednesday so any other comments received before then would be
appreciated.
During this term we will be including three segments from this article.
This article comes from the 2002 Boys Education public lecture by Dr Ian
Lillico, Churchill Fellow and from the ACER (Australian Council for
Educational Research) Research Developments Newsletter No 10, Winter
2003.
There has been growing public interest about the needs of boys, fuelled
in part by the statistics regarding youth suicide and the differences in
the retention and literacy rates of boys and girls. This has led to the
question: What can we do as teachers and as parents to help boys
achieve their potential? What are the needs and natures of boys and how
can we help them at school and at home?
 Boys
of all ages, and particularly those approaching adolescence, need:
Boys are more likely to fear failure and:
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set
unrealistically low expectations to cushion themselves against
failure. It's important that as adults we don't mix negatives with
positives when we give feedback or praise. We need to help boys
tackle their fear of making mistakes and to understand that we all
learn from mistakes.
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believe that every test is a test of their worth as a person. As
adults we can foster the need to achieve their own goals not to
'beat' others.
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EDUCATION SUB COMMITTEE NEWS |
"Boys
Behaving Badly?" Workshop
The
Education subcommittee has organised a workshop for parents on "Boys
Behaving Badly?".
When:
Wednesday August 30th.
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Our
presenter will be Linda Hale. Linda was the teacher of the boys' class
at Braeview prior to her current position, and has done a lot of work
around boys and their learning. More information will be sent home next
newsletter, but put this date in your diaries now!
From time to time we are informed by the District Office when attempted
offences towards children and youth occur within our area.
Our
School Policy is that all staff are informed of the incident. The
students are reminded, through class discussion and teacher information
as relevant to the age group, for the need to take extreme care when
travelling to and from school and at other times and to report any
suspicious behaviour to parents or the school.
Please reinforce this message strongly with your children.
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PEDAL PRIX -- 6 HOUR RACE |
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 On
the 30th of July on Sunday we had the 6-hour race at
Victoria Park for pedal prix. There was a girl’s bike (Vortex)
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and a boy's bike (Viper). The race started at 10:00am and ended at
4:00pm. Most riders rode a total of 4 laps of the track, 2 laps at a
time except for the last hour when each rider rode one lap each.
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Vortex finished 143rd and the Viper came 116th
out of about 250 pedal prix bikes.
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By Chelsea, Courtney and Brooke. |
Following up on some requests, I have contacted a Drum Teacher who is
willing to teach individual lessons at Happy Valley School, after school
hours.
Drum Teacher:
Simon King
Cost:
$20
half hour individual lesson on school drum kit or electronic drum kit
that he will supply
Minimum number to start:
5 students
When:
After school hours on a day to be determined
Age
Group:
Junior Primary or Primary students
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Premier's Reading
Challenge
close off date is 8th September.
Congratulations to the 50 Primary students who have handed in completed
forms. The closing date for all forms is 8th September,
which is only 5 weeks away.
Junior Primary classes have successfully completed their challenge, and
we encourage all Primary students who haven't yet finished to do so as
soon as possible.
Pot Luck Lucky Dip
Rewards
Students receive an entry for helping make the Resource Centre a great
place to be by Good Behaviour, Special Work and Co-operation.
Congratulations to 1st Jordan Veale who receives a free book
from Book Club.
The
following students receive a lucky dip prize:
2nd Jamie Walden
3rd Michael Ross
4th Leah Smolarek
MS Readathon
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Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis
Students have until 16th August to fund raise and send in
forms and sponsorship and still be eligible for extra rewards.
For
children with their parents/caregivers at Happy Valley School on
Wednesday 23rd August 2006,
6:45 -- 7:45 pm "How We Began" 7 -- 9 years old
8:00 -- 9:00 pm "Puberty Clues" 10 --12 years old
Bring your children along for an evening full of fun and learning.
Experience the satisfaction of seeing your child grow in their comfort
knowledge of what can be a tricky subject. Show them how this can be
discussed openly in a safe environment such as with their family.
"HOW
WE BEGAN"
Appropriate for any child -- particularly for 7-- 9 year olds
"PUBERTY
CLUES"
Usually recommended for 10--12 year olds BUT ALL WELCOME (Recommended
that children have the knowledge covered in "How We Began" prior to
doing "Puberty Clues")
You
may be interested in looking at the Young Media Australia website,
www.youngmedia.org.au. It gives reviews, information on
themes and advice on children's viewing of
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movies and TV programs. It includes themes for discussion with your
children relating to current movies, age recommendations and research
about the effect of the media on children's development.
Sally Johnson
In
one of the tightest competitions in years the Juniors went into the
round tied with two other teams for fourth place. They went down
narrowly 2 -- 3. Special mention to Shane Martin who made it three wins
in a row to keep his medal hopes alive.
The
seniors played Pimpala, with whom they were tied for second. Happy
Valley scraped in 3 -- 2. It all came down to Luke Szeitz, who snatched
a plucky victory after an hour-long fight, was decided with the time
clock.
Coming up:
Tuesday August 15th.
Lightning Carnival for ALL senior players only. Sunrise Christian
School, Pimpala Road. Players MUST be there NO LATER than 6:45 for a
7pm start.
Thursday August 17th.
Simul Night. A handful of the state's top players will take on all
juniors and seniors at the same time. Woodcroft College, Bains Road.
7pm sharp. Please bring a standard chess set.
Mark Smith 0418137777 -- Yvonne Smith 0419811539
Coordinators
Welcome everyone to the beginning of Term 3.
Just a reminder to use the new ORANGE price list and note
the new items -- namely Red Rock Chips in Original or Honey/Soy flavours
and the new Nacho Meal.
Thank you to the parents and students who have helped me during the week
while Helen has been away. Hopefully she will be back next week. Any
parents able to assist over the next two weeks would be appreciated.
Regards, Glenys Moylan
The
Father's Day Stall will be held on Wednesday 30th and
Thursday 31st August in the Uniform Shop from 9.00am. The
cost will be $4.00 per gift.
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Karen Erlandsen
- Secretary
Football
It
has been a great 9 weeks of Football so far with all teams having
convincing wins.
It
has been good to see some parents helping out when the games are played
at Happy Valley, but it still seems that the same parents are in the
canteen. These parents would like to watch their child play as well.
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 team have shown great sportsmanship. Thank you. Other schools and
the Panther League have praised Happy Valley for this.
Big
congratulations to 6/7's as they made it into the finals of the SAPSASA
and WON. They have also played the last 9 games undefeated, which has
earned them the bragging rights to have our school's name placed on the
PREMIER'S SHIELD. The team played off for the best school in Adelaide
but unfortunately, they were beaten by Magill (Sturt Zone), which were a
better team on the day. All the boys and girls who played can hold
their heads high as we all congratulate you. In the history of the
School Football this has been a first time achievement. Well Done.
South Adelaide Mini League will be played this Sunday 6th
August. South Adelaide V Eagles
I
would also like to congratulate Jack Reynolds on winning the best and
fairest player in the Development Squad that went to Diamond Valley.
WELL DONE Jack.
I
will be advising in the next newsletter the date our presentations will
be held, and what Coaches will be required for next season.
Simon Brandenburg
Football Delegate
83223531 or 0407 798 930
A
reminder that Shop For Your School ends this Sunday 6th
August. Every $1 you spend this week earns 20 points, so please put
your dockets in!
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QUIZ NIGHT
Fundraiser
for Craig Goldfinch to go to England to play Soccer this Saturday 5th
August.
$5 per person - 7pm for a 7.15pm start at Happy Valley School. Still a
few tables left.
Phone Georgie 8387 2230 or 0412 959 712
SALA Festival is on again!
An artist's festival celebrating the talent and imagination of visual
artists living and working in South Australia. This means there is a
lot to see. It's all FREE and guided tours are available. Many artists
open their studios to the public allowing you a personal insight to the
artist and their work.
The Festival runs from the 4th until the 20th
August with Debby Haskard-Strauss (our artist in residence) exhibitions
at two venues. The best of T'Arts, (Textile & Arts Collective) is on at
Shop 10G, Gays Arcade, Adelaide Arcade, Rundle Mall. Open 10 -- 5pm
weekdays and 11 -- 3pm on Saturdays. Debby's other exhibition is at the
Port Dock Brewery Hotel at 10 Todd St. Port Adelaide. Ph. 82400187.
Artists are attending from Thur. to Sun. between 1 & 5pm. An informal
opening will be held on Sunday 6th August at 2pm. All
welcome.
For more information, SALA Guides will be available from the office or
contact 8218 8450.
www.Salafestival.com
Ucount Support Services Inc (An agency of Aberfoyle Uniting Church)
Presents
Internet Safety for Kids
You
are invited to attend a free 1-hour
Presentation for Parents
Facilitator - David Gardiner
"1
in 5 children are sexually solicited or approached over the Internet in
a one-year period of time." [Online Victimization: A Report on the
Nation's Youth]
Please join us for this free 1-hour course focusing on Internet risks,
predators and ideas on how to make the Internet experience safer for our
children.
Topics include:
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Who is most at risk ("The Perfect Victim")
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How to find if your child's information is online
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Physical access to your child is the goal/Megan's Law
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General Internet safety tips and advice for parents
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Internet monitoring and use restriction tools
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Parental resources
For
more information, contact:
Rob Humble Phone: 8358 6960
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NOTE: This presentation is for parents -- no children will be
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