September 9 Week 8 2015

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What is in this edition

- A message from Deb - Tips from your Pastoral Care Worker…. - Little League Baseball - Great Achievements at Goodwood! - Term 4 Basketball - Convoy Carnival - Canteen News - Child and Adolescent Sleep Clinic - Vacation Care - Student Awards - Traffic Monitors - Cleanest Yard Area Award - 2015 SA Schools Orienteering Relay Championships - Important Dates

A message from Deb … Can you believe it is week 8 already? This term

certainly is flying by.

Last week students sat the Progressive

Achievement Tests in Reading and Maths

tests. These are the mandated tests the

Department of Education expect all year 2

through to year 7 students to complete. They

are done online. We use this data to monitor

student achievement. Our school has been using

them for 3 years now and have found them to

be very informative in terms of monitoring where

to intervene and support students but also where

we need to extend

and challenge.

Our Canteen needs you! Do you

have a spare hour or two?

Parents often comment on the

value of having a canteen on site.

Without parents volunteering we

may have difficulty maintaining

the service.

Here are the times when you could be rostered

on for one session once a term. It certainly doesn't

need to be every week. Your class parent will

be in touch about helping out. Each class will

be asked to have 2 parents donate whatever

time they can offer for one week of the term.

Session times: 10:15-11:15;12:15-1:45 or 10:15 to 1:45. Do you want to get in early and set up a time now with Karen Brimble? Email her on brimble.love@hotmail.com

GROOVY …

DANCE A THON …

Tuesday September the 15th.

Goodwood Primary’s fundraising efforts makes

a huge difference to the resources and learning

environment we can create for your child.

The program for the day is as follows:

9:15 Whole school opening on oval.

9:25 Receptions, year 1s and IELC 1 dancing.

10:05 IELC 2, 2/3, 1/2 and year 2, recess at 11:05.

11:05 IELC 3, 3/4’s, 4/5, classes.

12:35 Year 5, 6 and 7 classes. Classes eat lunch

at 12:15 and lunch play time at 1:35pm.

1:35 Whole school gathering on oval, classes

will make a corridor of honour for the

older classes to walk through as they

move onto the oval, cheered by rest of

school. Official closing of the event. Fruit

given to each class.

It would be great to have you or other family

members join your child/ren on the day to cheer

them on.

We have some great, groovy music planned

with some good old classics included that

you would have bopped to in your day!!!!!!

Money collected can be returned to classes prior

to the event. Otherwise all funds will need to be

returned by Monday the 21st of September.

Many thanks to the Capri Theatre who have donated passes to the movies as incentive prizes. There will be incentive prizes for

each year level. The child who raises the

most money in each group will receive 4

Capri Theatre passes, the second greatest, 3

passes and the third 2 passes.

New Assistant Principal 2016-2018 It is with great pleasure that we welcome Catherine Murch to our leadership team for the next 3 years as Assistant Principal Quality

Teaching and Learning.

Term 3 ends Friday 25th September.

Early dismissal at 2:15 PM.

As you would be aware our oval needs to have some

more tender loving care. For the last 2 weeks of term,

throughout the holidays and for the first 2 weeks of

term 3 the oval will not be able to be used. We know

the wider community like to use it after hours and ask that you encourage people you may see in the

holidays to not use it. Thank you.

Collaborative and Engaging Student Free Training Day

We had a fantastic student free training day where our own staff and DECD

staff supported us in familiarising us with the Australian Curriculum in Digital

Technologies and The Arts – Drama.

Staff were able to get creative when we worked on the Drama aspect of the Australian Curriculum. An

entertaining version of Humpty Dumpty engaged actors and the audience demonstrating how students can

create meaning as drama makers, performers and audiences. Drama cannot be underestimated in terms of its

capacity to engage, inspire and enrich all students, exciting the imagination and encouraging them to reach

their creative and expressive potential.

Preschool staff worked with Ann Rieger, the Early Childhood Leader for Greenhill Partnerships, to look at

assessment for learning in the Preschool based on the Early Years Framework.

The next page provides photographic evidence of the Early Years Framework in action at the Preschool…………

The OVAL WILL BE OUT OF ACTION!!!!!!!!!!!

In terms of the two strands in the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies and Design and Technologies

we need to consider the relationship between key ideas and technology subjects as well as the ICT student

capabilities we apply across all learning areas.

Preschool assessment

As part of the National Quality Framework, the

Education and Early Childhood Services Registration

and Standards Board of South Australia is planning to

commence an assessment and rating cycle with our

Preschool service in accordance with regulation 63 of

the Education and Care Services National

Regulations 2011.

The purpose of the assessment and rating process is to

determine whether, and at what rating level, services

meet the National Quality Standard and requirements

of section 133(1) of the Education and Early Childhood

Services (Registration and Standards) Act 2011.

As part of the assessment and rating of our service,

an authorised officer will visit to observe practice,

engage in discussions with staff and educators and

sight relevant documentation.

This is a standard assessment all Preschools go through.

Our date is Monday September 14th. Our preschool staff

are very dedicated and committed educators and have

a great service they will be able to showcase on this

day. I thank them for all they do and the huge amount

of hours they give to Goodwood Preschool.

Kind regards,

Deb Brassington Principal

Tips from your Pastoral Care Worker….

Children’s dissatisfaction with the way they look is an

issue of increasing concern. Negative self-evaluation of

body shape may affect children’s feelings and thoughts,

and lead them to modify their behavior and develop

physical and psychological problems. Australian data

shows about one in three young people have issues

with their body image, with concerns highest among

females and young adults. In males, these issues are more

likely to arise in early adolescence while in females,

sensitivity to body image usually occurs in middle and

late adolescence (Kids helpline).

Body image is how you think and feel about your body,

and what you imagine it looks like. This may have nothing to

do with your actual appearance. Children can have poor

body image. Parents can do many things to foster positive

body image, confidence and self-esteem in their children.

There are many ways that parents can foster positive

body image and strong self-esteem in their children. If

you are at all concerned about your child’s body image,

self-esteem or eating behaviors, please see your local GP.

How as Parents do we help our Children?

Be a good role model. The most influential role model

in your child’s life is you. Parents can encourage their

children to feel good about themselves by showing

them how it’s done.

Suggestions include:

› Children learn eating behaviors from their parents, so

make sure you include plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables,

lean meats, low-fat dairy products and unprocessed

cereals in the family’s diet.

› Don’t crash diet. Don’t encourage your child to crash

diet either. Studies show that many young people

think that crash dieting is a harmless and effective

way to lose weight. Talk to your child about the

dangers of crash dieting.

› Be aware of the impact of negative body talk around

your children, about your own body or other peoples.

Work on modelling a healthy acceptance of your own

body shape. Don’t complain about ‘ugly’ body parts

or, at least, don’t share your opinions with your child.

› Accept other people’s body sizes and shapes. Don’t

put a lot of emphasis on physical appearances or your

child will too. Instead, try to talk to your child about

all the different aspects that make up a person, such

as personality, skills and outlook on life.

› Exercise regularly. Have at least one family activity

per week that involves some kind of exercise; for

example, bushwalking, dancing, playing backyard

cricket, going for a walk or swimming.

› Be critical of media messages and images that promote

thinness or masculine ideals. Encourage your child

to question and challenge Western society’s narrow

‘beauty ideal’.

If you are concerned about your child a good place

to start is come and have a chat with the pastoral care

worker at the school. I am here Monday 8:30am -

1:30pm or Friday’s 8:30am - 1:30pm. You can make an

appointment with me by calling the school, emailing me

on Kath.Williams511@schools.sa.edu.au or just drop in.

Great Achievements at Goodwood!

A Vision For Getting Muddy!!!!! Thanks to Bella’s vision and the North Unit teachers’ initiative amazing things happened last weekend in the North Yard. It wouldn’t have happened without the commitment of our parents, so a HUGE thank you to all who chipped in!!! Make sure you hang out in the new mud kitchen with your kids to have a fry up?????? Here are comments from Bella’s class about this fantastic resource that has been made from second hand stuff!!! I was wondering… If we could get a cubby house (Maxwell) If we can get more new things (Ruby) If we could make a fairy garden in the North yard (Anna) If we could get some swings (Otis) If we can get more trees to make a forest or jungle (Tiago) If we could get more plants and flowers (Elliot) If we can get some more small tables (Ruby) If we can get more sandpit play equipment (Prachi) If we could grow some veggies in the North yard (Mariella) If we can get more artwork around the north yard (Otis and Tiago) I have learnt …

That the mud kitchen is very muddy (Arlo) That you can use lots of water (Iru) That using rocks is a good way to keep sand in the sandpit (Lucas) How to make new sand castles (Elliot) About Nature and plants (Giselle) Learnt to be careful on the rocks around the sandpit (Mariella) About Recycling (Thomas) I am excited about… Playing on all the new things (Elliot) The frog pond being turned into another sandpit (Otis) What will happen next working bee (Noah) Seeing the plants grow (Giselle) Playing with the toy dinosaurs in the sandpit (Arlo) Pretending the mud kitchen is a restaurant (Prachi)

Great Achievements at Goodwood!

BIG BOOK SALE This term Janet’s Year 3/4 students have been learning about sustainability and the actions of reducing, recycling, and reusing. We arranged a Big Book Sale during Book Week, giving everyone the opportunity to reuse second hand books that were kindly donated by students and the school library. We raised an amazing $527.50!!! This amount was donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Fantastic effort everyone!

Big Book Sale 2015

I see all the children & adults laughing & buying books

I hear the money clattering in the till & Claire shouting “Book Sale”

I hear the children saying “Oh no I forgot my money”

I hear the people saying “look there is a Book Sale”

I feel warmness inside my heart that I know I am helping people in need

I wonder if I could help the indigenous literacy foundation by myself in a fundraiser

I wonder if I have enough money to buy a book

I wonder if my parents gave me enough money

By Ginger

Massive Book Sale!!!!!

BY JASINTA

I SEE children reading their books on the floor and sharing what happens

I HEAR children talking about their books from the book sale

I FELT excited when I heard about the book sale and when the first class came in

I WONDER if the children love their books and read nearly everyday

I see: people smiling with books in their hands.

I hear: all the kids laughing and having fun.

I feel: wonderful.

I wonder: how much money we will raise.

I see: a smile on Janet’s face

Poem by Josh

Great Achievements at Goodwood!

Congratulations Students and Teachers on A VERY SUCCESSFUL Open Night!

It was wonderful to wonder around our school and see so many students and family members engaged in sharing their child’s learning. The photos say it all…..

Term 4 Basketball We are calling for registrations for Term 4 Basketball for Goodwood Primary teams. All new players are welcome, even if they have not played before.

Details are:

› Year 4 & 5 boys - Games are Monday after school

› Year 2, 3 & 4 mixed - Games are Thursday after school

› All games are at Wayville Basketball Stadium

› Training will be Wednesday mornings from 8am at the school.

Please email with your child’s details (name, DOB and class) to tim.fitzgerald39@gmail.com no later than Friday 18 September, or call 0405 468 721 if you want to discuss anything related to this. Thanks, Tim Fitzgerald

Canteen News

On the last day of Term there will be a lunch special.

A flyer will be sent home soon.

Reminder

Vacation Care bookings are essential!

Phone 8373 5302 to make a booking.

Congratulations to Bronwyn’s class 6M, who received the cleanest yard area award at our last assembly.

IMPORTANT DATES Friday September 11th Parent Tour 9am Friday the 11th September Year 7 Museum excursion

Monday 14th September Preschool Assessment — all day. Monday September 14th Governing Council 7:30pm

Tuesday 15th September Dance-A-Thon Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th Sept. preschool transition

Thursday 17th September Choir, Festival Centre 6:30pm Friday 18th September Parent Tour 9:00am

Tuesday September 22nd State Athletics Wednesday 23rd September Assembly 14N 2:30pm

Friday September 25th LAST DAY OF TERM FINISH AT 2:15pm

Traffic Monitors Week 8 Zach and Tom M (Reserve: Abbey) Week 9 Haneulle and Nikki (Reserve Wendy) Week 10 Emma and Abbey (Reserve Zoe M)

Congratulations to these students on receiving an

award at week 6’s assembly …..

ACHIEVEMENT

Anna Benger

Tom Barnard

Riley Thilthorpe

Kevin Burra

Claire Davies

Rommy Bishop – Humeniuk

Lucia Ebeling

Emma Bartdorff

Archie Salmond

Ava Dolman

Felix Midson

Olivia Stead

Arian Amrein

CONFIDENCE

Elliot Vinall

Peter Politis

Zawad Arefin

Jamie Hards

Nayla Henry

Aroush Khan

RESILIENCE

Zunaid Arefin

Elena Politis

GETTING ALONG

Jemima Baker –Moody

Gurshagun Kaur

Taniya Khanom

PERSISTENCE

Sylvie Ochota

Mia Dichiera

Sam Davies

Connor Dwyer

Luke Zhao

Flynn Ritossa

Tahlia Farkas

Olivia Carroll

Aarohan Shrestha

Nethard Loku Badaturuge

RESPECT

Lily Martin

Hope Bowles

Sally Rodrigues

ORGANISATION

Sun Woo Pyan

2015 SA Schools Orienteering Relay Championships

Goodwood Primary School sent three teams to compete in the SA Schools Orienteering Relay Championships held in Thorndon Park Reserve on Thursday 3

rd Sept. A team comprised three competitors

and ranking was based on combined times.

It was another excellent performance by all competitors. Mia, Sophie & Olivia came 3

rd in the girl’s primary school category. Oscar, Finn &

Emily and Toby, Jayden & Adam also did well coming in the top half of the boys/mixed primary school category.

Interested in orienteering? Stuck for something to do in the school holidays? Why not register for the Introduction to Orienteering - Wadmore Park, 7

th October, 9:30am to 3pm:

http://sa.orienteering.asn.au/events/?EventID=3532

For information on other events, including two days of training for school aged children on 10-11 October, and the summer series which is on Fridays 6-7pm, please see: http://sa.orienteering.asn.au/events/