Newsletter Term 2 Week 3 Dates for the Diary

THURSDAY 16TH MAY 2019

Student Free Day

Friday 7th June

NAPLAN online

20th—24th May

Sapsasa Athletics—Adelaide

Monday 20th May

Living safely with pets R-6

Wednesday 22nd May

Knockout Netball—Pt Pirie

Wednesday 22nd May

National Simultaneous Read R-6

Wednesday 22nd May

Biggest Morning Tea

Friday 24th May 10:30am

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From the Principal

Many thanks to the SRC for organising the fundraising venture “Fund a Farmer”. A fantastic way to support a primary production area that many of our families are experiencing difficulties in at the moment. Even though there has been some rain, there needs to be more to break that drought cycle that is being experienced. Students were inspired by dressing up as farmers and others like Ned took it to another level, bringing in his stockwhip. Ned demonstrated how to crack the whip (many times on request) and spoke also about breaking in horses, spurs and that his younger brother could even crack a whip. Thank you Ned for answering everyone’s questions.

NAPLAN has been uppermost in student thoughts, family discussions and on the news regarding the online aspect of the testing. I am very pleased to say that with the mammoth organisation from Leanne Opperman in the lead up to the tests and the technical support from Charles Benstead, we have not experienced any big concerns. At this stage we are part way through the process, giving the students a day of rest between each on, this also allows for any ‘catch up’ by students who missed the test due to absence.

Some discussion at Governing Council was held on Monday night regarding the amount of time young people are spending on screens (phone, computer or tablet) and the influences on development. You may wish to check out this link for some information. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/

programs/conversations/david-gillespie-2019/10986686

Jenny Stringer Principal

Share the Positives:

SRC’s Fund a Farmer fundraising day. Ned’s whip cracking

demonstration. SAPOL visit with students on being safe.

Kindy News

This week for Show & Share the children brought something that begins with the letter 'T'. We have had lots of tractors, trailers and trains. Harriet brought in some tea called 'High Tea with Harriet' and Meg brought in a torch. We have lots of train enthusiasts at Kindy so we have decided to visit 'Steamtown' in Peterborough in a few weeks. We also visited school on Tuesday.

On Thursday we worked with Lauren to make some paints with herbs and spices. We mixed thyme, paprika and turmeric to make different coloured paints. 'The paint is drippy' said Jenny. 'It makes the painting smell' said Harriet. We also drew pictures of trees to order from shortest to tallest. We are going to make them into a book to show the residents of Mount View Homes next week.

Kindy and Rural Care Staff

Primary News This coming Wednesday we have some very exciting events. We will be

hosting the Living Safety with Pets team as an incursion for all primary students. Sessions for each class will be run throughout the day. This program is a new initiative from the Cats and Dag Management board. There will be a live dog in the presentation so please contact your class teacher is there will be any issues around this.

The program uses multimedia, role play, song & story with our characters Victor the Dog, & Victoria the Cat who provide primary school aged children with a variety of stimulating activities to teach a wide range of concepts relating to “responsible pet ownership “ such as the importance of being safe around dogs.

When dogs should be left alone, even the family dog or a friend’s dog. What to do if approached by an unknown dog/unfriendly dog. The safe way to approach and greet a dog. Things we should not do to dogs. Situations when we should leave dogs alone.

We will also take part in the National Simultaneous Storytime at 11am. We will read the story Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove.

As winter approaches, students’ absence due to illness often rises. We would like to remind parents that the school needs notification for all absences. This can be in the form of a note in your child’s diary or a call to the school.

Finally, we will be having our Primary assembly on the 23rd of June. Parents are invited to come in the morning to celebrate student success and see what the students have been up to in their classes. The assembly will be held near the R/1 and 2/3/4 classrooms starting at 2:45pm, we hope to see you there!

Emma Branson Primary Coordinator

Secondary News

Year 10 SACE and VET information night

Students, parents and caregivers are invited to attend a SACE and VET information night at the school on 30th May from 7pm. A follow up letter will outline the evening’s program. The program for Stage 1 students will change from next year and this will be outlined in the meeting.

UniHub

I have enclosed a flyer for the Spencer Gulf UniHub which, from next year, will have two campuses in Port Pirie and Port Augusta. The university the students enrol in is CQU (Central Queensland University) .There are opportunities for students post-year 12 to commence university study without having to leave home. There are also opportunities for Year 11 and 12 students to commence studies in year 11 and year 12.

Start Uni Now (SUN) courses included a wide range of subjects in the fields of:

Business, Accounting & Law Creative, Performing & Visual Arts Education and Humanities (including Bachelor degrees in Early Childhood, Primary & Secondary Education) Engineering & Built Environment Health (including paramedic and nursing degrees Information Technology & Digital Media Psychology & Social Work Science & Environment Transport & Safety Science

Please contact Kathy at school or contact the Uni Hub directly for further information:

Phone - 1800 742 414 Mobile – 0417 804742 or 8656 9952

Email – renae.murdoch@unihubsg.org www.unihubsg.org

Flexible apprenticeships – BHP

The following information came via email this week:

With a workforce of more than 62,000 employees and contractors working across 90 locations worldwide, BHP’s culture is shaped to support the creation of value from our portfolio. BHP is committed to investing in their workforce so that our people have the right skills and a healthy culture in which to thrive.

BHP are always seeking talented and enthusiastic people to join their team either now or in the future. BHP work in partnership with MEGT to recruit and employ their apprentices, qualification areas include but not limited to: Boiler making, Fitting and Turning, Electrical and Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanical.

If you are interested in an apprenticeship with BHP or attending one of the upcoming information session in Roxby (25/6), Port Augusta (26/6) or Whyalla (27/6) please complete the form below. More information regarding venues will be provided closer to the event.

Form Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6fS7c4gGRkmuqb0LtA7PB6B5mj8NJh1FndCg4lhZNtRUNFJYQ1pSMVFGWlEwTzVDSlVTVEZZTFEzQSQlQCN0PWcu

Lattitude (Gap Year)

Lattitude is an organisation that provides students with the opportunity to volunteer in a range of placements or on team projects in a range of countries. The placements include as teacher or community volunteers, outdoor activity assistants or as a medical assistant. The places include New Zealand, the UK, Ghana, Poland, Spain, Japan and Fiji to name a few.

The programs are well regarded and enable young people to become more independent, travel the world and gain important life skills. Please enquire at the school for a flyer. Applications close on 14th June.

James Moore Prize – Palaeontology

Students interested in palaeontology have the opportunity to participate in a one week expedition with Flinders

University palaeontologists during the winter school holidays, and to undertake work experience in the Flinders

Palaeontology laboratory and $400. There is a prize specifically for rural students. The closing date is 31st May.

Kathy Kupke, Senior Coordinator

School News

Drought

Times are tough. It may have rained, but the effect of the drought is not over.

Have you considered applying for School Card?

For assistance, contact Maureen on 86672124 or call in to discuss your options.

School News

Community News

Woolworths Earn & Learn 2019 From Wednesday 1st May until Tuesday 25th June 2019, Woolworths will be issuing earn and learn stickers. As a school, we are partici-pating in this program again. We would wel-come any sticks/sheets that are collected as we have a box in the office ready. Thanks in advance for any donations.

Southern Flinders Netball Club

FunNet for students in years Foundation and Year 1 at primary school, commences

on

THURSDAY, MAY 16th at Wirrabara courts

4:30 – 5:30 pm

This 10-week introduction to Netball will be run over terms 2 and 3.

Cost - $35.00

Inquiries to Kelly Zwar 0412 189 883

All welcome