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Another advantage is that families can access the Smart Board
software at home. There are two ways of doing this. If you have
Broadband at home just go to
www.smarttech.com and download from the site, or next week
you can go to our Resource Centre and borrow one of the software
CD's.
By doing this, students can work at home easily and bring their work
back and forth using either a disc or USB drive.
After Carl we had a demonstration from 6 of Carol Atherton's
students showing what they had learnt on the boards in the short
time that they have had access. Thank you to Stephanie K, Jaimee
W, Alison J, Amber M, Leah S and Kate S for their participation in
the night. Well done girls!
Stephanie K., Alison J., Jaimee W., Amber M., Kate S. and Leah S.,
our Smartboard 'experts'.
Bob Such
also spoke about issues he was pursuing and news from Parliament
particularly highlighting the 150 anniversary of that institution in
March.
We then moved to the major business of the meeting. Dianne Gordan
was re-elected as Chairperson, Georgie Goldfinch Deputy
Chair, Jennifer Whitehead continues as Secretary and we are
still looking for a Treasurer. This position will be discussed next
meeting.
Our other councillors include Judy Hardwick, Sandie Sherriff, Wendy
Nicolle, Debbie Cerone, Andrea Chapman, Sue Vardas, Cheryl Hamilton,
Gerri McGregor, Odette Holweg, Jo Waldon and Greg Andrews.
The first meeting of Governing Council will be held Monday Feb 19th
at 6.45 for a 7p.m. start in the staff room.
Kylie
Many parents took advantage of Acquaintance Night last week to meet
teachers and to hear about class programs planned for this year.
Teachers were able to explain class routines and
expectations and to share the
curriculum
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directions being taken this year. They also took the opportunity to
meet many of the visiting parents.
Thank you to the many parents who took an interest in their child's
education and came to our Acquaintance Night. If you were unable to
attend, ask your child's teacher if there was any printed material
handed out on the night that it would be valuable to look at.
Thank you to these Year 7 students --
For their excellent work in helping supervise the creche, which was
held on the night.
Josh S., Krtisti G., Sean G., Ben R., Jordan G., April B. and
Stephanie K.
Parent Club had its 2007 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday
February 7th. The meeting was well attended with some
parents new to the school joining the meeting.
The President, Andrea Chapman, gave a report of the events of 2006,
including activities which had been organised by Parent Club, and
thanked parents for their help and support in making Parent Club
activities so successful.
All positions were declared vacant and nominations were called for
2007. The following parents will be the office bearers for this
year:
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President -- Andrea Chapman
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Vice President -- Melanie Gavin
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Treasurer -- Lee Bache
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Secretary -- Karen Erlandsen
Meetings are held from 9.00am in the Long Room on the 1st
Wednesday of each month. All parents are welcome.
The school car park is provided for the use of school staff and
official visitors to the school only. It is NOT for parents to
drop off or pick up students. Using it for
these purposes
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causes congestion and the safety of children moving through the car
park is at risk from moving cars. As parents, please respect the
purpose of the car park and drop off and pick up your children in
the correct places outside the school boundary.
There have been a number of reports of parents and children not
using the school crossing to cross Education Road both before and
after school.
We ask that parents model responsible, safe behaviour for our
students and use the crossing, where motorists expect to see
children crossing.
Lachlan J., Adrian M., and Adam D. supervising the school crossing
this week.
On Tuesday this week, Junior Primary classes held their first
assembly, which was organised by Shelley Saunders' class. At each
Junior Primary assembly we present awards to children who have been
demonstrating one of the Program Achieve Keys to Success --
Organisation, Persistence, Confidence or Getting Along.
The children who received awards this week were Joel C, Sarah C,
Ashton B, Isabel V, Holly P, Sharni B, Nikki F, Jacob B, Shania S,
Courtney S, Charli W, Lachlan F and Megan S. Congratulations to
those people.
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LAP
If you would like to find out a bit more about the
Learning
Assistance
Program
we have at Happy Valley, please come along to the
LAP Room
Unit 4, Rm. 16
10:00 -- 11:30
Monday 19th February 2007
More information can also be
obtained by contacting Wendy Nicolle
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SOCCER IN 2007
All existing and new players who are interested in playing soccer
for Happy Valley School in 2007 should keep an eye out for the
sports nomination forms to be distributed soon.
Happy Valley competes in the Southern Districts Junior Soccer
Association which covers the area roughly between our school and
Glenelg. This is a well-run competition which provides children
with lots of opportunities to have fun and play soccer.
The teams that we enter will depend on the age and number of
players. Last season we had a Senior Primary, Senior Girls and
under-10 teams. Any boys and girls turning 8 in 2007 through to
Year 7s are encouraged to nominate.
A brief registration night will be held in early March on a date to
be advised where we will provide more details about what is
involved.
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Thank you for using the new price list (purple in colour. If you
didn't receive one, please ask at the Canteen.
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Hot Food (not Noodles) orders must be written on a lunch bag.
The Canteen sells 10 bags for 25c or brown bags can be purchased
from the supermarket.
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I need help in the Canteen on one Wednesday and one Friday per
month. Start the day at 9:30 and finish at 2:00 (sometimes
earlier). Please phone the Canteen on 8322 6579 or fill in the
"Help" form sent home earlier this term. A reminder that we are
not open on Mondays.
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Do you like to sing dance or move? Are you a Year 6/7 student? Are
you willing to make a regular commitment from late Term 1? Then
the Festival of Music Performance Troup is for you! Rehearsals
will occur at three locations across the metropolitan area between
4:00 and 5:30 pm. There will be a number of Sunday workshops during
this period. Each troupe will be involved in four performances
accompanying the massed choirs at the Festival Theatre between the
11th and 21st September. For further
information see your choir teacher or ask the Principal or check the
website:
www.musicfest.sa.edu.au or call the Festival office on 8362
5438.
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REYNELLA EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Tours / Open Day |
We extend a warm invitation to all families interested in taking a
tour of Reynella East High School, with our Principal Mr Rob
Mutton. The tours provide an opportunity to have an informal look
around our school to gather information and discuss our special
programmes including the International Baccalaureate, Gifted
Students, Special Sports (Basketball, Hockey and Soccer) and Special
Music. The tours run for 1 hour: 9.30 -- 10.30 am, followed by
morning tea.
For bookings please contact Tania
Guest on 83818466.
Term 1 Tour dates: *Thurs 15/2, *Mon 5/3 , *Wed 28/3
Term 2 Tour dates: *Wed 9/5, *Thurs 31/5, *Mon 18/6
OPEN DAY: Sunday 6th May , 1.30 -- 4.30
NB: Yr 7 High School selections due week 5, term 2.
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CHANDLER: Saghe P., Leah W., Jacob P., Tom H.
NICOLLE: Courtney N., Chelsea A., Sam B., Jack S.
SHEPHERD: Lucy R., Amelia V., Josh B., Daniel M.
MASON: Adrian M., Ben R., Emma N., Rebecca J.
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