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Out of School Hours Care

OSHC phone number: 0450 265 054

Monday 13th - Friday 24th May • NAPLAN

Friday 17th May • Walk Safely to School Day

Friday 24th May • School Photos

Tuesday 28th May • Special Assembly

Friday 31st May • Ms Keenihan & Ms Maloney Class Excursion

• Acacia Excursion

Thursday 6th June • Pyjama Day

Friday 7th June • PUPIL FREE DAY

Friday 14th June • Winter Carnival

Monday 17th - Friday 21st June • Scholastic Book Fair

2019 Term Dates

TERM 2: 29 April - 5 July

TERM 3: 22 July - 27 September

TERM 4: 14 October - 13 December

Issue 4 • 16th May 2019Honesty • Respect • Confidence • Resilience

Dear Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the holiday break and welcome back to another busy term.

NAPLAN Over the next 2 weeks our Year 3, Year 5 and Year 7 students will be involved in NAPLAN. This is the first year our students will be completing the assessment online however we do have backup paper copies just in case the system fails. The Year 3 students will complete the writing component of the assessment on paper as many of the younger students are continuing to learn where the keys are on a computer keyboard. With NAPLAN going online the timeline for receiving students’ results should be reduced. If your child is absent for any of the assessments there will be make up times throughout the fortnight. Please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your child’s teacher to answer any questions you many have regarding the NAPLAN process.

Influenza Last Tuesday staff had the opportunity of having the flu injection. The majority of our staff chose to receive the immunization. This year the influenza virus has taken more lives than in previous years and it is recommended that, where possible, all people including children be immunized.

Volunteers Thank you to the wonderful volunteers, Amy Taylor and Emma Krause, who worked tirelessly during recess and lunch time selling Mother’s Day gifts. I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day and the gifts received.

Angle Vale Primary School is incredibly lucky to have so many families and community members volunteering at different times throughout the year. Whilst National Volunteers Week was celebrated recently, we will be showing our appreciation of your ongoing support by hosting a morning tea for our volunteers later in the year.

Phonemes and Graphemes We were fortunate to have an amazing presenter at our past pupil free day. Bill Hansberry presented thoroughly researched and proven evidence about teaching reading and spelling to Reception-Year 7. We looked at the etymology of words and why it is important for students to understand how the English language works and why there are certain rules to support the spelling and knowledge of words. Rather than rely on a good memory to spell and read, your children will be learning how to break the English code and therefore be able to read and spell any words presented to them even if they have not memorised them from their spelling list. Your child may have come home over the past week talking about phonemes and graphemes. We are teaching the students the language needed to explore and further develop their understanding of English.

Kind regards,

Sharon Rich Principal

School Photos!

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WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019

Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking!

Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:

• Walking with them the whole way to school • If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop • If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 17 May 2019!

For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

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Absences

Entertainment Book

With the cough and cold season now upon us we appreciate that at times students need to be away due to illness. As families are aware, staff actively follow up on unexplained absences and lateness. Families can notify the school by phone, email, note or the Skoolbag app of the reason for absences. If your child is unwell for an extended period of time (3 days or more) the school does require a medical certificate.

If families are planning on taking their child/ren out of school for longer than 3 days (e.g family holiday) then an exemption form must be filled out prior to the days absent. Please see Front Office staff if you require a form.

The 2019/2020 Entertainment Book is available to purchase from the school’s Front Office.

The book costs $70 and helps to raise funds for our school. It offers a variety of savings including dining at fine restaurants and hotels, 2 for 1 vouchers for casual family dining, sporting events, movies, special attractions, travel and more. You can also order online or purchase a digital membership.

Woolworths Earn & LearnAngle Vale Primary is again participating in this year’s Woolworths Earn & Learn program.Please support us in collecting stickers for our school. Collection boxes can be found in our Front Office and at the Playford Woolworths (off Curtis Rd).

Can’t be bothered to put on your School Uniform?

Why not wear your Pyjamas to school!

On Thursday the 6th June we are holding a

If you want to take part in the fun, please

bring a gold coin donation

This will be a fundraising event organised by the SGC with all profits going to support the “Fechlie” Family.

We will also have a Cupcake Stall on the day where you can buy a tasty

cupcake for recess.

If you would like to make any cupcakes for the stall, that would be great!

Leadership Awards

This Certificate is proudly presented to:

For

Teacher:

Sharon Rich Melissa Babic Alex Stokoe Principal Deputy Principal Assistant Principal

RESPECT HONESTY CONFIDENCE RESILIENCE Treat others as you would like

them to treat you.

Have reasons for the things you say and do.

Be Brave Participate to progress.

Pursue your personal best no matter who you work with.

It takes great strength to be sensible.

This Certificate is proudly presented to:

For

Teacher:

Sharon Rich Melissa Babic Alex Stokoe Principal Deputy Principal Assistant Principal

RESPECT HONESTY CONFIDENCE RESILIENCE Treat others as you would like

them to treat you.

Have reasons for the things you say and do.

Be Brave Participate to progress.

Pursue your personal best no matter who you work with.

It takes great strength to be sensible.

Mrs Arnold Rory

Mr Lewis Tyler

Mrs Reed Jai

Ms Maloney Hayley

Mrs Mathews Lilly

Mr Malcolm Asher

Mrs Conroy Harvey

Miss Keenihan Nate

Miss Hall Michelina

Miss Barr Jared

Miss Till Ayrton

Miss Noto Flynn

Sports Day Awards

Pyjama Day

Congratulations to the Sports Day award winners:

Lyn May Positive Attitude Award:

FRISBYLauriston Award:

ANGLESY

Hi! I’m Asher from Mr Malcolm’s class.

On the 6th of June we are having a Pyjama Day at school. We are having it for my little brother, who is also Mrs Amy Smith’s nephew. He has recently been diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) - a one in a million neurological condition. My family is saving up for a trip to America so we can visit the world’s only AHC clinic to get him the best care possible for this rare and life altering condition.

If you could please bring a gold coin donation on this day we would be very grateful.

Thank you for your help to reach our goal,

From Asher and the whole Fechlie Family

Room M1

Music and Performing Arts

Room M1 have been creative in the technology room. They have been using a stop motion animation technique to plan and create media artworks for specific audiences and purposes.

Matt Petch

We had the privilege of hosting senior Kaurna man, Mickey O’Brien at our school this week. He welcomed us back to school with an interactive, informative lesson about Welcome to Country and lots of Kaurna history - he even taught the adults a few things! We were all mesmerised by the stories he told, artefacts he shared and tricks he taught us. His message was about understanding and learning from each other - using listening ears, looking eyes and doing hands. We sang and spoke in Kaurna language, until we all said ‘Nakutha’ (see you later). We are enjoying learning more about Kaurna culture in our school.

The Year 6/7 classes are studying Drama in Performing Arts lessons with Lisa this term. We were lucky to secure five free drama workshops through True North Youth Theatre Ensemble, and we were all very impressed after their first session with us this week! Alirio and Tyson from True North inspired our students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and question constantly - ‘What else is it like?’ - giving us new perspectives and developing empathy skills. There was plenty of smiling, laughing, and thoughtful presence; including lots of intelligent dialogue from these promising young people. We are really going to enjoy these sessions and learn a lot from our visitors.

Would you like to improve communication with the significant people in your children’s lives such as your current or former partner, extended family members,

or children’s support network?

Are you on different pages about the ‘right’ way to raise a child?

Are you wanting to improve your co-parenting relationship?

Are you looking to develop your parenting, conflict resolution and communication skills?

The group aims to:Increase participants’ knowledge of child development | Help parents with effective

parenting practices | Offer ideas on how to develop healthy family relationships

When: Mondays, 27 May – 24 June 2019 9.30am – 11.00am

Where: Salisbury Primary School, 10 Compuda St Salisbury

To book, please call the Community Projects Team on 8255 3323. Bookings are essential.

Parenting TogetherA communication based parenting program

Presented by: Jordan Watling (Pastoral Care Worker) Location: Angle Vale Primary School

Dates: Term 2: 24th, 31st May, 14th, 21st, 28th June Term 3: 26th July, 2nd, 9th August

The Circle of Security program runs over 8 Friday sessions.

Times: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Cost: FREE. Tea and Coffee provided.

Who should attend: Primary caregivers who would like to better understand their children’s behaviour, emotional needs and strengthen their relationship.

How to register: Places are limited so please contact the Front Office on 8284 7222 to register by Thursday 16th May. No Crèche Available.

At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might

need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make

sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security®

Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure

parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning Objectives of the Training:• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional needs• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions • Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Welcome Back to Term 2!

A very warm welcome back. We are excited to be back working within your school community for another Term.

We had a great time in the holidays with an excursion to Wizbang (laser tag was our favourite!), bath bomb and soap making in our Jungle Lab, African Drumming and baking in our solar ovens. All the kids and carers had a great time and we are already looking forward to the next holidays so we can do it all again!

We also had another successful pupil free day session last week (9th May) which included digging for fossils in the sand table, learning to write our names in hieroglyphics and working as a team to complete the challenges in our Escape Room! We are already hard at work planning for the June pupil free day (7th June) which will be a superhero theme.

The first few weeks back have been super busy including making lots of gifts for Mother’s Day and having our own Lego Masters competition! This week we have been learning about our families and in the coming weeks we will be celebrating World Refugee Day and Reconciliation Week.

What’s Happening at OSHC - Week 4:

Fun, Free Group for Kids and Their Blokes

Saturdays 10 am – 12:30 pm

Term 2 2019 Light Lunch Provided

4th May – May the 4th be with you (LW)

11th May – Carisbrooke Park (*)

18th May –Nature Play (PG)

25th May – Painting Parade (LW)

1st June –Souped up fun (LW)

8th June – Kid’s Karaoke (PG)

15th June – Pallet Construction (LW)

22nd June – Toy Library Visit (LW)

29th June – Upcycled Gardening (PG)

[LW] = Lake Windemere Children’s Centre

[PG] = Parafield Gardens Children’s Centre

[*] = Excursion

Events at Lake Windemere are designed for Children and their significant Blokes. Events at Parafield Gardens and Excursions are designed

for the whole family

Lake Windemere B-7 School Children’s Centre Holstein Drive Salisbury North, Parafield Gardens Children’s Centre 9 Casuarina Drive Parafield Gardens. For more information contact Andrew on 0431329741 or email on Andrew.day@novita.org.au

We are all ‘hard wired’ to seek security. This need for secure relationships is ‘built-in’ to our most important interactions throughout every hour of every day. This 8 session course is ideal for mothers, fathers, significant others, parents to be, grandparents, foster and adoptive parents or anyone that is providing care for children.

This course will cover:• What your child’s behaviour might mean• How to help your child organise their feelings• How to help your child feel secure in their relationships• How to help your child engage more in play and learning• How to support you in your role as a parent when times are tough• How to support your child in managing difficult behaviours: tantrums,

attention seeking, clingyness.

When: Tuesdays, 30 April – June 18 2019 10.00am – 12.00pm

Where: Family Zone Hub 2 Belalie Road, Ingle Farm

Cost: Free

Bookings: To book, please call the Community Projects Team on 8255 3323. Bookings are essential.

Circle of Security

This is a Communities for Children activity funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

A relationship based parenting program

A clay workshop

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child under 12yo?

Does your young person find it difficult to talk about or express emotions?

When we ourselves are feeling calm and in control, we are more able to model to our young people effective strategies for dealing with emotions.

This workshop is built on this idea and will explore both ways to keep calm and reduce stress as well as strategies to support our young people to do the same.

When: Tuesday 25 June, 10.00am

Where: Family Zone, 2 Belalie Rd Ingle Farm

Places are limited, please phone 8250 6600 to book. Please note we are unable to provide crèche for this workshop

This is a Communities for Children activity funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services