From the Principal Welcome to Week 7!

We have had another busy month since our last newsletter.

As a staff, a key focus for this year has been on the transversal skills students require to become successful learners in life, and have spent time identifying the skills we are explicitly working on with the students of Beachport Primary School.

The teachers have begun “Split screen lessons” where the learning intention is identified with students at the beginning of the lesson, along with the learning skill, which the students will be developing.

For example, the students may be learning about Science, mixing colours and examining change, AND developing the learning skill of collaboration by working in groups, taking turns and supporting others in their learning. An example from Mrs Mac’s room

The teachers have been displaying the learning intention and learning skill for each lesson, please talk to your child about the skills they are developing!

In Week 9, we look forward to Grandparents Day at Beachport Primary School. On the morning of Tuesday June 23rd, Grandparents will be invited to our school to spend time with their grandchild/ren in class from 9-10am, followed by a morning tea in the Library. If a grandparent is unable to make it, our students are very welcome to invite a special Grand-friend. Students will be sending home invites this week. If anyone would like to bake for the morning tea, please let Monica know.

Please note that the last day of Term 2 finishes at 2:15pm and is a CASUAL DAY.

David Hodges

U P C O M I N G

E V E N T S :

Super Hero

Day

12/6

Parent Coffee

Morning

18/6

Grandparents/

Friends Morning

23/6

Governing

Council

24/6

MP Basketball

Round Robin

30/6

(TBC)

School reports

sent home

1/7

UP Basketball

Round Robin

2/7

(TBC)

Last day of Term-

Casual day

3/7

Beachport Primary School

and Preschool Newsletter T E R M 2 , W E E K 7 W E D N E S D A Y J U N E 1 0 T H , 2 0 1 5

D I A R Y

D A T E S :

Principal: David Hodges Email: dl.0519.leaders@schools.sa.edu.au

Phone: 8735 8124 Fax: 8735 8228

What: Working Bee at Beachport Primary School. We will be clearing the new oval and spreading the pile of barkchips.

When: Sunday June 21st from 10am.

Please bring: shovel, wheelbarrow, rake and a trailer. Also, remember your hat, sunscreen and water.

Why: to help our school…. And for the free BBQ lunch!

Working Bee

T E R M D A T E S

2 0 1 5 :

TERM 1

27th January –

10th April

TERM 2

27th April –

3rd July

TERM 3

20th July –

25th September

TERM 4

12th October–

11th December

On Tuesday the Middle Primary were learning about Aboriginal shelters. First we saw some pictures that

showed us how to make them. So we thought we might make our own. First we made our own

backgrounds then we went outside and made them. We were only allowed to use leaves, sticks, and bark.

By Tyson and Brayden

Walk in May

Upper Primary: March in May

Year 7 YELP Camp

Last Thursday the UP class went for a walk in the Canunda National Park. It was a fun/really wet

day. I learnt that the Aboriginal people would make their own entertainment and even invent

their own games. We walked 8.5 kilometres—Finleigh

“I really enjoyed the

YELP Camp because it

introduced me to my

important role as an

Earth Keeper and I got

more in touch with

nature” - Mic

Term 3 Auskick

In Term 3, Beachport Primary School will be running the AFL Auskick program for interested students on

Monday afternoons, from 4:00-5:00pm, on the Oval. The program will run for the entire term, beginning

in Week 1.

The cost to register for Auskick is $60, however, this year the SA Government is offering students $50

rebate for being involved in organised sport. Children can use this voucher only once in 2015. Examples

include, local sporting teams, swimming and Auskick.

Tear off the slip below and return it to Monica by FRIDAY June 19th if you intend to participate.

Monica will provide you with information on how to register and how to redeem your voucher.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Term 3 Auskick—reply slip

Name:__________________________________ Age:________________

Auskick On Saturday May 30th Ethan, Cooper and Hudson represented

Beachport Primary School in the AFL Auskick program at halftime

of the Adelaide v Fremantle match at Adelaide Oval. The boys

and their families had a great time. Huddy even kicked a goal on

the Adelaide Oval! Congratulations boys!

.

Friday Sport

with Mr. H

Beachport Net Set Go

A low cost community based exercise option. The weekly program will

incorporate skill activities and modified matches in a fun safe environment.

The program is designed for girls aged 5 – 10 years

Starting: Term 3, Wednesday 22nd July 2015

Time: 3:45 – 4:45

At: the Beachport Rec centre.

Registration Cost: $50.00 to be paid to Tracy Altschwager before the 29th

July

Please register online by visiting www.netsetgo.asn.au click on ‘club finder’

and search for ‘Beachport Primary School’

Registration close date is 29th July, which means NO ONLINE

REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE

Thank you to Tahnia Paul and Leah Thorpe for offering to help with

coordinating the program this year.

Any further enquiries you can call Tracy on 0413589156

SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE

All babies, children and young people under 18 years are welcome to attend the School Dental Service.

Dental care is FREE for most school-aged children and ALL preschool children.SA Dental Service

participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. A small fee may apply for children who are not eligible

for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. To locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more information

about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, please phone 8222 8222 or visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au