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Settlers Farm Campus R-7 Term 3 Week 2, 3rd August 2017
Dear Families,
Welcome back to Term 3!
STEM Works You may have noted that our building works have not yet commenced: In the last week of term, after all costings were in for the redevelopment, we were informed that we had further funds available to us. A meeting was held in week 10 between the builder, DECD representatives and school personnel to discuss those funds. We are currently negotiating to have an outdoor learning area included in the project with a significant amount of the Main Yard area being covered. One of things our beautiful grounds have lacked over the years is sufficient shade and this was a high priority on the list from our grounds committee. The intention of the outdoor learning area based on STEM Works will be for students to be able to create, test and demonstrate their learning in a larger space. We are hoping that the approval and paperwork will be completed in the next couple of weeks so that the builders can get started on Homestead. If approved, the covering of the outdoor learning area would be scheduled to occur in the October holidays.
Playground The other thing you may have noted, especially if you have children in classes over by JP play space, is that all of the equipment has tape around it to signal ‘no play’ on the equipment. We have been advised that the soft fall is critically low and now dangerous for play. It should have been an easy fix however we were advised that it needed to be dug out and then refilled … not so much of a problem except for the cost! We are investigating options e.g. new playground equipment, different fills etc. Our JP students still have the white playground on Grassed Area 2 for climbing and other spaces for running etc. It may appear from the first paragraph that we have available funds, so just to be clear; we are not allowed to use STEM Works funding for other school needs.
Staffing Jayne Battams is currently on leave from our front office to recover from surgery on her knee. Keith Holt will be on leave from now until the end of term and we welcome Emily Corelli as teacher in D04. Leanne Beswick will be on jury duty during the month of August. On the days that Leanne is required on the jury, Mandy Axisa will be teaching in C03. There are three panels being run currently for Deputy Principal, Senior leader in Digital Technology and STEM and Business Manager. Other panels yet to begin this term are for two Coordinator roles and permanent teaching staff. It is expected that all of these panels will be completed this term for staff to be in place for the start of the 2018 school year.
Optional interviews As part of our reporting process in term 3 we offer optional interviews for parents who wish to touch base with their child’s class teacher. If you wish to have another formal interview with your child’s teacher then all you need to do is request that interview through the class communication process. These interviews can occur at any time during this term after arranging a mutually agreeable time.
30th Birthday Commemorative Wall Coming home separately this week is some information about our commemorative wall for our 30th birthday. Purchasing a butterfly for the wall is absolutely optional. Students will be involved in the design process for the background painting that the butterflies will be displayed on. If you are in touch with any ex Settlers students, staff or families then please let us know their contact details so that we can be in touch with them if they would like to be included. Don’t forget to save the date: Tuesday 28th November from 4:15pm, followed by our Summer Celebration at 6:30pm.
Kind regards, Tanya
Phone: 82806866 Fax: 82806403
School Email: [email protected] www.settlersr7.sa.edu.au
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
Principal’s News
Reconciliation/
Harmony Day
Celebration Photos
Rachel’s Write Up
Pastoral Care
Worker
Student Leaders
News
Cyber Safety
Session for
Parents
Qkr App
Term Planner
(Term 3)
COMING EVENTS
SAPSASA
Girls Netball &
Boys Football
Friday 4th August
Governing Council
Meeting
Monday 7th August
Volunteer Training
9am to 9.45am
Tuesday 8th August
BOOK WEEK
Week 5
SAPSASA
Girls Football &
Boys Soccer
Parent Cyber
Safety Session
Monday 28th
August
6pm
Tanya Oshinsky
Principal
Jo Sayers
Deputy Principal Students with Special Needs
Maureen Williams
Student Wellbeing
Senior Leader
Sarah Crosby Improvement in
Teaching & Learning Senior Leader
Ann Shepherdson
Innovation in Teaching & Learning
Senior Leader
Paula Mulholland
Kindergarten
Director
Jan Hutchison
OSHC Director
RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY PERSONAL BEST
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Tuesday 4th July 2107
On Tuesday, 4th July, 2017 in week 10, Term 2, Settlers Farm Campus had a
combined Reconciliation Week and Harmony Day celebration day. There was a
karate demonstration for some classes, animal shows and an African dance
performance (with a fantastic teacher performance!) for all classes. Students
also participated in a boomerang design on a wooden boomerang as a
keepsake, as well as a foot prints/animal tracks design and friendship band
making. It was a meaningful and enjoyable event for all!
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Runs 26th July to 19th September 2017
Anyone can help our school earn some amazing resources
Earn one sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths.
Complete the Sticker Sheets.
Drop the Sheets in a Collection Box for our School. (located at our local shops and in the front office of Settlers Farm Campus R-7).
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Cyber Safety Session for Parents
Monday 28th August
On Monday 28th August 6-7pm we will be holding a parent information
session on cyber safety. This session will be run by the South Australian
Police and is a great opportunity for parents to find out information on
keeping their children safe when using the internet, as well as a chance
to ask questions of the police regarding internet safety.
The session is for parents of children of any age.
A free crèche will be available at the OSHC on site.
Please call Jan on 8280 8108 if you wish to book a space.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sarah Crosby - Senior Leader
BREAKING NEWS!!! The leadership committee is proud to announce that they are opening a new
group called the “Radio group!” As the name suggests, the radio committee is
in charge of the radio that will be playing in the school. As well as songs, the
radio will have chats and announcements, just like a real one! We have no
release date for the radio, but we hope to have further news on it!
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Rachel’s Write-up Thoughts, encouragements, and life lessons from the Pastoral Care Worker
Hello, Families of Settlers Farm Campus! As the Pastoral Care Worker at this fabulous school, I have been given the privilege of contributing to the fortnightly newsletter. I hope to include things that will encourage, inspire and motivate you in your roles as parents, grandparents, partners, workers and friends. Life can seem crazy – take every opportunity to remind yourself how well you are doing and how valuable you are! As we enter into Term 3, I am reflecting on how quickly this year is flying by… it seems as though Christmas was only yesterday and yet we are halfway through the year already! Where is the time going?! It’s a good reminder for me to truly cherish life, to live and savour every moment, to really appreciate and love family and friends, and to make time to create memories with them…I hope you’ll do the same!
Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift That’s why it’s called the present!
Volunteer Induction Training
Parents, relatives and friends are invited to attend a Volunteer Induction
& RAN Training Session facilitated by Sarah Crosby at Settlers Farm Campus.
The session times are as follows:
Tuesday 8th August 9am—10am or
Monday 11th September 12:00-12:45pm (Volunteer Induction)
&
1pm-3pm RAN Training
Please ring the school on 8280 6866 to confirm your attendance,
for organisational purposes.
Please DO NOT drop your children inside staff car park driveway
(near boom gate). Please drop off and pick up your child/children in the designated areas.
The Road Crossing is for people to cross the road safely.
We understand that parking around the school can be challenging, particularly when it is wet,
but please refrain from parking illegally
(ie in the middle of the road or where the road is marked with a yellow line.)
Please keep everyone safe by following the rules.
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How to subscribe to the
newsletter mailing list for parents.
Send an email to the following email address:
The subject and body of the email should be blank apart from adding the following text exactly as written to
the body of the email:
subscribe SFC_PARENTDL
After approximately 5 minutes you should receive an email with instructions to confirm your address by
clicking on the link contained within the email.
The subscription request will then be approved by the school and the parent
will receive a confirmation email once approved.
2017/2018 ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIPS
The new 2017/2018 Entertainment Book and Entertainment Digital
Membership are available for purchase from the front office or on-line.
www.entbook.com.au/16022d1
Only $70.00
Don't miss out on this great opportunity and enjoy
offers for contemporary dining, casual dining, takeaway and
attractions and retail and travel.
20% of every membership sold contributes to supporting our fundraising.
Thanks
Nicole Pavlou
Settlers Farm Campus
LAST
DAYS!!!
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Settlers Farm Campus R-7 has the Qkr app! Qkr helps busy parents and carers pay lunch
orders, excursions, school fees and much more from their phone!
Pronounced “quicker”, you can now order and pay for items with out having to line up at the
payment window or worry that you child will forget to put their lunch order in the box.
Simply search for “Qkr! By MasterCard” in your app store, (you don't need to have a
MasterCard card to use the app). Then find our school and register.
It is very quick and easy, you’ll love it!
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The Para Hills Wanderers Netball Club
The Para Hills Wanderers Netball Club will be running a FREE weekly 'sub
primary' training program during Term 3 as we prepare for the summer
season of netball.
We're looking for our next crop of netballers to join our club so if you are born in 2008/09/10 and would love to play netball to meet new friends, have
lots of fun and and learn the game then this is the program for you.
For further information or to register email [email protected]
or sms 0404 946 975 with your contact details and we'll touch base with you.
Training will start Wednesday 2 August from 5:30-6:15pm.
Can't wait to see you there.
The Para Hills Wanderers Netball Club 'Summer Trials' are being held at the club
(located on corner Kesters and Bridge Rd, Para Hills) on Wednesday 16 August. If
you are aged 7 years and older and would like come and join our club for the sum-
mer season then we would love to see you there. For further information please email
or contact Paul on 0429 808 562.
Settlers Farm Primary School student Anna Lenkiewicz, underwent her Australian Teachers of Dance Classical Ballet Assessment with Jane Grech Dance Centre in July 2017.
All students must work very hard to reach a standard where they can undertake ATOD Classical Ballet examinations.
Congratulations Anna on your efforts in reaching that standard!
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