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RAMCO PRIMARY PROBLEM SOLVERS ∙ SELF REGULATORS ∙ RESILIENT LEARNERS

R a m c o P r i m a r y S c h o o l

N E W S L E T T E R

3rd February 2020 Week 2 Term 1

PMB 16, WAIKERIE, 5330 Phone: 8541 2984 Fax: 8541 2756

www.ramcops.sa.edu.au [email protected]

Principal: Mr Rob Smyth

Principal’s Report

Hello and welcome to the new school year!

There has been some challenging times recently,

particularly in rural areas, with bushfires and drought

conditions affecting so many, both here in South

Australia and interstate. However there has also been a tremendous

show of support for others and a strong sense of community spirit –

something that our region is well known for and should be proud of.

We had a very successful start last week, with students, staff and

families quickly settling into the numerous routines that accompany

busy school life.

At times, going back to school can be a challenge for students (and

staff), particularly managing the change of routines between home

and school life and for students, some things are out of their control

as they conform to school expectations. However, there are several

things that each of us can control everyday; our attitudes, our

words, our actions, our manners and our efforts!

‘Accomplishment comes from making positive efforts, even in the

face of negative circumstances.’ Ralph Marston

I look forward to the year ahead and accomplishing a good deal

together.

New Students

This year there are again many new faces around the school. On

behalf of the school, I warmly welcome the following new students

and their families:

IMPORTANT DATES

10th - 14th February

Yr R – 5 swimming lessons

11th February

Port Adelaide Footy Club

visit

Acquaintance Night

Governing Council AGM

13th February

Assembly

21st February

Friday Activities

Back Row L-R: Khaidyn, Alfie, Olly, Jett, Maisa, Miss Marks

Front Row L-R: Frederich, Quincy, Calvin, Emily, Adrian, Chloe

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We have also welcomed Miss Hannah Marks to the specialist teacher role. Miss Marks is teaching a

variety of subjects including Science, Technology, Music, Health and Physical Education across the

different classes.

2020 School Improvement – focus on the learning

2020 promises to be another year full of opportunities and learning experiences for our students.

Staff have been very busy preparing for the year ahead and are committed to further building

upon last year’s successes.

The school is well positioned to extend our focus on three, main priorities;

High Standard of Reading

High Standard of Numeracy

High Standard of Writing

Student Voice

Upper Primary students are currently in the process of applying for the numerous leadership positions

throughout the school. It is terrific to see so many aspiring to improve themselves and take on

greater challenges/responsibility. All student leadership positions will be finalised prior to our

assembly in Week 3 where they will be announced to the school community.

Also this week, students in the Upper Primary class will have the opportunity to start the ‘Powerful

Learner Passport’ process. This involves providing evidence over three weeks, of demonstrating the

learning dispositions: problem solver, self-regulator and resilient learner to achieve the privileges and

independence that comes with holding a ‘passport’. I encourage all students to challenge

themselves to be a consistent, Powerful Learner.

Volunteering/Student Support

At Ramco Primary School we have a great opportunity to develop strong relationships within our

school community to better meet the individual needs of our learners. In recent years we have been

fortunate to have many parents and volunteers working within our school. If this is of interest to you,

I encourage you to become involved in school activities wherever possible, as you will have a

positive impact on the learning of your child. Please speak to your student’s teacher or enquire at

the office if you would like to take on a more active role.

Term 1

A Term 1 Calendar has been attached to this week’s newsletter with planned events and activities

such as assemblies, sports days etc. A copy is also in the front office and will be updated throughout

the term. This is a great resource to share and discuss with your child to help develop responsibility

and organisation skills.

2020 Student Consent

A variety of forms were distributed to families last week. Please complete and

return the swimming consent form ASAP and return the pink details form with any

required amendments. Any questions please contact Kylie at the front office.

School Bus to WOOSHC

Beginning this week, the school bus will be operating an everyday service to the Waikerie Primary

School Out Of School Hours Care in Waikerie. Forms to access this service are available from the

front office and are only for students who are registered to attend WOOSHC. Students leave from

Ramco PS after school and are signed in at WOOSHC by the bus driver (Ramco staff member).

Parents and Friends

The Parents and Friends (P&F) AGM will be held next Thursday 13 February in the Activity Room from

9.00 am. Please come along and see how you can play an active role in supporting your child and

school this year. If you have any questions please make contact with the school or Louise Thiel. Also,

please keep your eye open for the P&F newsletter that is sent home regularly throughout the year.

SunSmart

As a SunSmart school and following our school policy, we require students to be

wearing a hat every day in terms 1, 3 and 4. It is each student’s responsibility to be

organised to have a hat at school during these terms so that they can participate

in all activities.

Swimming

Next week, our Reception to Year Five students are

participating in swimming lessons at the school pool. A

swimming instructor is leading these sessions and

explicitly teaching important skills. Please check that

your child/ren has packed bathers (including a rashie or

similar to cover the shoulders) and a towel each day so

that they do not miss out on this part of the curriculum.

Year 6/7 students will be participating in Aquatics in term

4.

Acquaintance Night and Governing Council AGM

Make sure you put in your diary and come along to our school’s Acquaintance night next Tuesday

11th February. All families are invited. The barbecue will start at 6.00 pm. School will provide the BBQ

and we ask families to bring along a salad to share as well as your own paper plates, cutlery and

drinks. To ensure that we have enough meat, please return the reply slip attached to this newsletter

indicating how many adults and children will be coming by this Friday. We look forward to seeing

you all there.

Our AGM will be following on from the Acquaintance Night - all members of the Ramco Primary

School community are welcome to attend. Please consider nominating to be a member of

Governing Council for 2020/21.

Members with one year remaining are: Members whose term expires (or left):

- Ramon Thompson - Adam Davis

- Craig Thiel - Denise Shugg

- Jason Fridd - Belinda Steinert

- Natalie Kranz - Tracey Hansen

Once again welcome back to school everyone. I look forward to talking with you all throughout

the coming weeks in the school yard or at our Acquaintance Evening next Tuesday.

Regards,

Rob Smyth

School Terms 2020

Term 1 - 11 weeks Tuesday 28 January - Thursday 9 April

Term 2 - 10 weeks Monday 27 April - Friday 3 July

Term 3 - 10 weeks Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September

Term 4 - 9 weeks Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December

PCW NEWS

Welcome to 2020! It’s got a nice sound to it don’t you think? It’s a new decade and an exciting new beginning for many here at Ramco.

I really like when I hear people refer to this year in the relaxed fashion of 20/20, because I associate 20/20 with a real and very positive concept of ‘20/20 vision’ or perfect eyesight – of which I do not

have!

Does 20/20 vision mean you have perfect eyesight? Is it possible to achieve even better than 20/20 vision? And what is "perfect vision" anyway?

Visual testing is very useful to determine your eyesight in standardized conditions, but it isn't predictive of the quality of your vision in all situations. For example, it can't predict how well you would see: objects that are similar in brightness to their background, coloured objects, or moving objects

I think that learning can be considered in a very similar way. Each child has the capacity to excel if given the right conditions for them and that is why Ramco Primary School is the perfect learning environment.

Each student is encouraged to be their own Powerful Learner, by striving for learning conditions that enable them to be problem solvers, self regulators and most importantly resilient learners.

So, if in 2020 you hear your child struggling with a new idea or concept, help remind them that it is a new year for new beginnings and ask them if they are allowing themselves to be Power Learners?

No-one or nothing is ever perfect, not even 20/20 vision, but we can all be our best selves. Enjoy looking towards a new future in 2020!

Your PCW, Tamara. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Acquaintance Night Barbecue Reply Slip

Please return by Friday 7th February

FAMILY NAME: _________________________________

We will be attending the BBQ on Tuesday 11th February.

Number of adults _______ Number of children ________

Please indicate number of serves required by your family.

Steaks ________ Sausages ________

Social Tennis

Waikerie Tennis Club Starting Wednesday 5th February

to Wednesday 4th March

6 - 7.30pm

All welcome

$3.00 for ball costs.

BYO drinks

BBQ snags available to purchase.

Dust off your rackets and have some fun!

(Some rackets available to borrow)

2020 Term 1 Parent and Student Planner

TM 1 WEEK

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat. Sun.

2 3 Feb Breakfast Club

4 Feb 5 Feb Breakfast Club

6 Feb Tuck Day

7 Feb Breakfast Club

8 Feb 9 Feb

3 Swimming

R-5 all week

10 Feb Breakfast Club Swimming R-5

11 Feb Port Adelaide Football Club visit Swimming R-5

Acquaintance Night & AGM

6pm


Partnership mtg RPS – P&F catering Swimming R-5

13 Feb Tuck Day 9.00am P&F AGM

Assembly 1.55pm

GLA4 Hosting Swimming R-5

14 Feb Breakfast Club Swimming R-5

15 Feb 16 Feb


18 Feb Adelaide Football Club visit


20 Feb Tuck Day


Friday Activities

22 Feb 23 Feb


25 Feb Adelaide Football Club visit


27 Feb Tuck Day


29 Feb 1 Mar

6 2 Mar Breakfast Club

3 Mar

4 Mar Breakfast Club

R/1 Class Camp Adelaide Zoo

5 Mar Tuck Day

R/1 Class Camp Adelaide Zoo

Assembly 1.55pm GLA1 Hosting

6 Mar STUDENT FREE

DAY Ramco Primary

and Waikerie High Schools

7 Mar 8 Mar

7 9 Mar PUBLIC

HOLIDAY Adelaide Cup

10 Mar 11 Mar Breakfast Club

Ramco Environment Group - YEL –

Martin Bend Berri

12 Mar Tuck Day


14 Mar 15 Mar


17 Mar


19 Mar Tuck Day


Friday Activities

21 Mar 22 Mar


24 Mar 25 Mar Breakfast Club

Governing Council meeting

26 Mar Tuck Day

Assembly 1.55pm GLA2 Hosting


Ramco Primary Sports Day

28 Mar 29 Mar


31 Mar 1 Apr Breakfast Club

2 Apr Tuck Day

3 Apr

Mid Murray Sports Day @

Waikerie

4 Apr 5 Apr

11 6 Apr Breakfast Club

7 Apr 8 Apr Breakfast Club

9 Apr Tuck Day

10 Apr

PUBLIC HOLIDAY Good Friday

11 Apr 12 Apr Easter Sunday

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