Dear Families,

I would like to welcome back all the students and their families. Term 3 is going to be a very busy term with Book Week being our main whole school event this term. Please be sure to read and record the dates of various events listed on the left side of this newsletter.

In regards to the future plans for Angle Vale Primary School, I would like to confirm that following discussions with the Department, the new Angle Vale B-12 School will be an addition to the existing schools in the north, not a replacement. The new school is intended to cater for the projected enrolment demand coming from strong population growth in the area and will provide relief for schools experiencing enrolment pressures, including Angle Vale Primary School.

Year 7 to High School The Year 7 to High School project is picking up pace as we prepare to teach Year 7s in high school from Term 1 2022. While this move is a complex change, Dr Croser-Barlow said it brings with it a host of opportunities for our Year 7 students, for our teachers, and for other staff. Year 7s will benefit from specialist teachers and resources in high schools and will get the most out of the Australian Curriculum, which is designed for Year 7s to be taught in a high school setting. There will be 3 pilot schools introducing Year 7s in 2020. Their experiences will be shared across the state giving us valuable insights in preparing for the 2022 rollout. I will forward new information to families as it becomes available.

Staffing We welcome Melissa Babic back from long service leave and thank Alex Stokoe and Emily Barr for the great job they did while Melissa was on leave. We also welcome Ian Cornish and Tania Vanzwol to Angle Vale. Ian will be working closely with Melissa Babic and Kate Marschall to in the area of intervention and support for identified students and Tania will be giving classroom support to various students.

Kind regards, Sharon Rich, Principal

Principal’s MessageDiary DatesDiary Dates

Out of School Hours Care

OSHC phone number: 0450 265 054

Wednesday 14th August • Volunteer Training 2:15pm in Library

Friday 16th August • Wakakirri Assembly

19th August – 30th August • Book Week

Wednesday 21st August • Waikerie Bakery Pie Drive orders to be returned (no late orders will be accepted)

Thursday 22nd August • Book Week Parade

Friday 23rd August • PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday 27th August • Perform Theatre Company Incursion • Magic Millions Year 5-7 Choir

Thursday 29th August • Waikerie Bakery Pie Drive orders to be picked up *Please note there was an error on the order forms. This is now the correct date.

Wednesday 18th September • AVPS Choir Festival Theatre rehearsal

Saturday 21st September • AVPS Choir Concert Festival Theatre

Friday 27th September • Last day of Term 3

Issue 7 • 8th August 2019Honesty • Respect • Confidence • Resilience

We would like to thank everyone for their support with the Woolworths Earn & Learn program for 2019. We raised 33,300 points. These points have been used to buy equipment for our Design and Technology Room so all students will be able to benefit from these items.

We will begin to look at numbers for 2020 this term so Registration of Enrolment forms for next year must be in to us as soon as possible to secure a position for next year. Please see Shanna in the Front Office for one of these forms.

Parents and Caregivers are reminded that it is school policy for students to wear school hats during Term 4 and Term 1. We have a number of hats for purchase if you would like to come into the Front Office to organise a new hat. We do have a $10 EFTPOS limit so cash will be required to purchase our bucket hats.

From the Office

Getting Literacy Right at Angle Vale Primary School This year has seen some exciting changes at our school in regards to the teaching of Literacy. We have based these changes on the most recent research into the very best way in which to teach reading and are already seeing some amazing results. In Week 2 of Term 2 we had a pupil free day for our entire staff on The Evidence Based Teaching of Reading. This was run by Bill Hansberry, a teacher and dyslexia consultant from Fullarton House who showed us that many of the methods, resources and assessments that schools use to teach children how to read are based on out of date research. With the ability to perform MRI scans of the brain while someone is reading, researchers are able to pin point the parts of the brain that we use when we are reading.What we know is that reading and writing are two of the most complex things we do with our brain. The development from speech to written language is not natural - meaning that our brains are not wired to learn to read like they are wired to speak. If you surround a baby with language, they will naturally learn to speak without any specific instruction. People therefore assumed that if we also surround children with books and read stories to them that they will learn to read. This, however, is not the case.MRI scans have shown that we actually get different parts of our brain that were designed for other purposes, to work together to enable us to read. While previously people thought that different people learn to read in different ways, we now know that there is only one way in which people learn to read, some people just do it more easily than others. Most people require specific instruction which takes time and research tells us that all children benefit from being taught these skills explicitly.An extensive body of research on reading instruction shows that there are five essential skills for reading, 6 if you include oral language, and that a high quality literacy program should include all six components. These skills are Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension.Phonological Awareness is knowing about the sound structure of our language. Knowing that speech is composed of words, words can be divided into syllables and onset-rimes and then syllables and onset-rimes can be divided into individual speech sounds which is Phonemic Awareness. We know that these skills are essential for all levels of word reading development and that poor phonological skills is the main cause of word reading difficulties.This is why our Reception classes this year have a major focus on phonemic awareness. We know that by early assessment of these skills, early identification of those children who need help with these skills and early intervention we can prevent most children from failing at reading. Our intervention program is run daily and as children are showing improvement in these skills, we are noticing that their reading is also improving.Another big change we have made in our Reception classes this year is the move away from using predictable texts or levelled texts to teach children to read and replacing them with decodable readers.

Decodable readers contain short texts that are made up of words only using sounds that have been taught. The words are made up of mostly words they can decode or sound out. This gives them the opportunity to practise what they have been taught and doesn’t confuse them by expecting them to read words that they haven’t learnt the code for yet. Decodable books enable students to ‘sound out,’ rather than guess unknown words which is what we want them to be doing when they come across words they don’t know.While we are focussing on getting reading instruction right in our reception classes, we are also aware that there are many children across our school that need help with literacy.Using an explicit direction instruction approach, all classes across the school are involved in a daily grapheme and spelling rule review. This only takes up 10-15 minutes of their learning time and is an opportunity to make sure that all children across our school know all the graphemes and the phonemes at an automatic level.A phoneme is a single sound in a word and a grapheme is a letter or a group of letters that represent a single sound. For example, the letter [m] is a grapheme that we use to represent the sound /mmm/ as in mouse. The letters [s] and [h] make the grapheme /sh/ that represents the sound /sh/ as in ship. All classes are learning, or revising, a new grapheme each day and at the same time are learning any spelling rules that are associated with that grapheme. This learning is essential for any children who are struggling with reading or writing but is also particularly important for all of the really good readers in our school as many of them are also naturally good spellers who just know how to spell words without really understanding the rules behind why they are spelt that way. Knowledge of the English language, where words originate from and why they are spelt the way they are is very powerful and we want all children to be able to leave Angle Vale being ‘masters’ of the English language.If you’d like more information about the Evidence Based Teaching of Reading, have a look at the Five from Five website www.fivefromfive.org.au or have a read of the following blog:http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2019/08/dear-parents-welcome-to-confusing-world.html

Kate Marschall Coordinator for Literacy Intervention

Technology RoomIn the Technology Room, students have been discovering what components are found inside a digital system and what role they play in processing and storing the data. Not only were they required to dismantle the computer, locate and explain the components but they also had to put it all back together again.Matt Petch

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 Ellie

Mr Lewis Tiffany

Mrs Reed Kaleb

Ms Smith Shyla

Mr Mazzaferro Jack

Mrs Smith/Ms Jess Alyssa

Miss Crystal Skye

Mrs Lawrence Camden

Mrs Laing Tyler

Miss Elland Jax

Mr Malcolm Bella

Mrs Conroy Evelyn

Miss Hall Xavier

Miss Barr Lachlann

Miss Till Stacey

Miss Noto Destiny

Hi everyone,We would like to introduce ourselves, we are Kayla and Cinzia. We are UniSA Social Work students on our final placement here at Angle Vale Primary School for Term 3 and part of Term 4 this year. As placement students we are looking forward to meeting people and working with the children, families and the school. Personal and social capability is a key part of the Australian Curriculum, so we will be working with students to build life skills such as managing themselves, working with others and build a sense of self-worth. We are looking forward to getting to know the community through the school.If you see us around the school, please come and say hello. Thanks, Kayla and Cinzia

‘Reading is my Secret Power’

Monday August 19th – Friday August 30th

Social Work Placement Students

Book Week 2019

Subitising Superstars This term, M1 and M2 have focused on becoming subitising superstars! Subitising is the skill of recognising the number of dots automatically (like a dice). Two lessons a week we practise subitising in a group with of roughly 6 people. The aim of these lessons is to master all of the subitising flash card sets by the end of the term. If we master a set of flash cards, we move up a group and each time the arrangement of dots becomes more difficult. ‘Subitising is fun because it gets more difficult when the flash cards get harder.’ - Kelsi, M1

‘Subitising is a good method of learning to teach students how to see the numbers instantly.’ – Shanita, M2

‘I like subitising because it’s challenging.’- Hamish, M1

‘I like subitising because the games are fun.’ - Ethan, M2

Written by the students of M1 & M2

Book Week is a celebration of Australian children’s literature. Each year at Angle Vale Primary we celebrate over 2 weeks with a myriad of events, displays and our famous dress-up day. The Library will be transformed to spark our imagination with the adventure, mystery and fantasy that can be found in a book.

Dates to remember: • Thursday 22nd August Dress Up Day and Assembly (9:15am)

• Friday 23rd August Pupil Free Day

• Tuesday 27th August Perform Theatre Company Incursion

Community Notices

Where Bagster Community Centre 17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North

When Wednesday 28 August Time 6pm to 8pm Cost Free

Bookings Online via trybooking Search Unplugged Salisbury North https://www.trybooking.com/BDSCR

UCWB and Psychology SA in partnership with GameQuitters and CGI Clinic, presents Unplugged, a workshop to help parents understand problematic gaming and identify when a child or young person is at risk and learn proven strategies to help manage healthier online use.

Have you noticed the following behaviours in your child? • Anger about not being able to play. • Withdrawal from family. • Nightmares. • Neglecting schoolwork and other duties. • Loss of interest in real-world activities or interests. • Secrecy around gaming. • Spending too much time with online friends to the

detriment of real friendships. • Spending long hours gaming

The valuable workshops cover:• The mental and physical health implications of high

levels of gaming.• Why gamers play (emotional needs and the brain). • How to identify signs of problematic gaming.• How to communicate effectively about gaming and

technology. • Practical tips and proven strategies to combat

problem gaming (common mistakes to avoid). • Current internet and gaming trends, latest scientific

research. • The other dangers of gaming eg: micro-

transactions, loot boxes, in-app purchases. • How to manage associated problems (eg: school

refusal).

Workshop for parents

Child and Family Services

Unplugged A workshop to help parents learn how to identify problematic gaming and develop practical strategies to support healthier gaming and internet use ANGLE VALE CRICKET CLUB

JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS

COMEPLAY

CRICKET

Celebrating 20 years1999 - 2019

Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th August 2019

4:30pm until 6:30pmANGLE VALE SPORTS AND COMMUNITY OVAL

Ages 8 to 16Fielding teams in Under 10, 12, 14 and 16 divisions

Register On-Linewww.playcricket.com.au

(Search “Angle Vale Cricket Club”)

Contact our Junior Registrar for more informationNicole Hartjes - 0400 493 096

Welcome back to Term 3. Can you believe how quickly this year has flown by? We are ready to kick start an even bigger and better second half of the year working within your school community. National Science Week is happening next week at Angle Vale Primary School OSHC, between the 12th and 16th of August. This week is all about stimulating your child’s curiosity around science and technology and the role they both play in our world today. We have worked hard to tailor our program around various science and technology activities, to meet the interests and needs of the children that attend our care. Sound like fun? Check out our tailored daily program for National Science Week below:

Join in the fun at our OSHC program today. Did you know it’s free to register an account with us? To book in for National Science Week or for more information on our program, visit your school’s page at www.campaustralia.com.au

Furthermore, you can contact our friendly Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343. The team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – except National Public Holidays.

We look forward to exploring science with you and your family soon!

The Team at Camp Australia