Parental Involvement/engagementOver the last couple of weeks we have had several events and activities which involved parents, ex-students and the school working together. One of the highlights of the year 7 schooling is the Pedal Prix. Once again, this was not only a very successful day for the students (see students’ report) but a great opportunity for the parents, students and staff to work together. A huge thank you to all parents who supported the event and special thanks to Bill Lokan for all his work on the day and in the lead up - countless hours of dedication to the school. Thanks also to John Grbin who assisted on the day.

Last week I was able to attend the P&F night meeting where the group set some goals for the remainder of the year, made decisions regarding the canteen and discussed the implementation of a three-year rotational cycle of Dad’s Day/Grandparents’ Day/Mother’s Day activities. We also discussed various forms of communication and as a result alterations will be made to the school website. The P&F also decided, after much research, to upgrade their coffee machine. The meeting was a great opportunity for the P&F members to raise and discuss issues, put forward recommendations and make decisions. Another great opportunity for parental engagement with the school.

I also had the opportunity last week to attend a Fete meeting. The Fete provides an opportunity to achieve several goals: Parish & school cooperation, raising much needed funds for the school and parish, promotion of the school and parish in the wider community, providing an entertaining and enjoyable experience for the wider community, parent/school cooperation and is one of the highlights of the students’ calendar year. Each year we allocate classes to a Fete stall and information about this went home in the last newsletter. We will continue to look for ways to involve you in this great school/parish activity. Keep your eyes peeled as regular notes will be going home as well as updates in each newsletter.

If you have any suggestions to further improve this activity, please don’t hesitate to contact the Fete convenors (Ally Mason & Bernie Masterman) and stall holders.

Another example of great parent leadership and engagement is our “Kids Can Cook” program which this year involves Year 5 students being able to take part in cooking and safe food handling. An amazing program. Sincere thanks to Mel Michael & Rachael Bell who are providing an outstanding opportunity for our students.

As an addition to our LOTE Program (Japanese) some of our families have taken up the opportunity to host Japanese exchange students. This is not only a very generous offer by our parents and builds on a long existing program but also provides a huge extension to the cultural understanding and awareness that is delivered through our LOTE program. Thank you to all those involved.

BUSeS - monDaY 15tHClare High School and Clare Primary are both having a student free day on Monday 15 August. We wish to advise that no buses will be running on that day except for Blyth bus.

Year 7 tranSItIonSCatholic Education Office has asked us to publish a letter regarding the placement of Yr 7s throughout the sector. Please see the accompanying letter. We are pleased that it will have no impact on our current status.

PUPIl Free DaYSOur Pupil-Free day is scheduled for Friday 9 September when staff will be undertaking professional development. Please note that OSHC will be open all day for those who need to book.

ConDolenCeSOur thoughts and prayers are with Briony Ackland and her family on the recent passing of her grandfather, James Tremaine.

To live, to learn, love in all things...N e w s l e t t e r

St Joseph’s School

10tH aUgUSt 2016Week 3 term 3

ImPortant DateS From the Principal...Dear parents & friends of St Joseph’sSchool, Clare,

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL29 Victoria Road, Clare S.A. 5453 Phone (08) 8842 3830 Fax (08) 8842 3410EMAIL: peters@stjoclar.catholic.edu.au WEBSITE: www.stjoclar.catholic.edu.au

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Thu 11th NAIDOC Children’s Celebration

Mon 15th SAPSASA Football/Netball

Tues 16th Maths Competition

Fri 19th Whole School LEAD/ Welcome Mass

22-26th BOOK WEEK**Parade Thurs 25th**

Fri 26th Assembly

Yr 1 & 4 Buddy Mass

SePt

Fri 2nd Dad’s Day

Fri 9th Pupil Free Day

Mon 12th District Aths - Burra

Fri 23rd SCHOOL FETE

Mon 26th Aths Country ChampsAdelaide SAPSASA

Fri 30th Assembly

Yr 3/4 - 7 Mass

Phone: (08) 8842 3830 | www.stjoclar.catholic.edu.au

Congratulations to all of you on your efforts!

SHaDeYou may have noticed that the major shade structure has been taken down. Unfortunately the shade was damaged during recent storms and needs repair (which insurance will cover). Sometimes it isn’t until you lose something that you appreciate how great an area this is. We look forward to the shade being reinstalled in approx. 4 weeks’ time. Please note, that we may not hold line-up if there is inclement weather.

book week - week 5‘aUStralIa : StorY CoUntrY’The Parade is Thursday 25th August at 9am. Come and celebrate our love of books and reading.

tHoUgHt oF tHe WeekNever see a need without doing something about it.Mary MacKillop

God bless,

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StUDent SUCCeSSFollowing on from the last newsletter we are pleased to acknowledge another group of our students experiencing success.

This time we would like to congratulate the following group of ‘budding scientists’ who participated in this year’s University of New South Wales Science Competition.

Distinction: Piper Ackland, William Hawker, Emily Nordhausen and Callum PikeCredit: Edward Barton, Imogen Hawker, Bridie Maher, Taylor Bradley and Henry Hawkermerit: Sam Berry, James Stockman, Patrick Weckert and Jack MitchellParticipation: Angus Ruddenklau, Millie Gosse, Lachlan Hean, Jack Stockman and Riley Rodwell

PremIer’S reaDIng CHallenge CoUntDoWn!Only 4 weeks to finish the Challenge. Please return the Student Reading Record sheet as soon as you can.Deadline is 9th September.

an InvItatIon to all tHe DaDS oF St JoSePH’S SCHool

Dear Dads,

On behalf of the staff of our school I am delighted to invite you to what I believe will be one of the most significant school events of the year - Dad’s Day 2016, to be held on Friday September 2nd.

Here at St Joseph’s School we have amazing support from our families - camps, sports days, swimming carnivals, Sacrament Programs, picnics etc. Why then do we rate Dad’s Day so highly?

Research indicates that the father figure’s influence on literacy and numeracy is vital for encouraging, engaging and ultimately influencing the learning outcomes of their children.

- Do your children see you read? - Do you listen to them reading? - Are you invovled in the learning process of your children?

Do you want to know more? Come and join us for Dad’s Day 2016.

If you are unable to attend, you have the option to invite another ‘significant male’ in your children’s lives (e.g. grand-dads, uncles, brothers etc) to attend in your place.

We understand that taking time out of work may be an inconvenience, but having explored many alternative options, we are convinced that this day will have the most impact. And after all, what we are about is making an impact on your children!

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact either me or John Grbin.

Peter Shearer,Principal

relIgIoUS eDUCatIon

SaInt marY oF tHe CroSS maCkIlloP SolemnItY, 8 aUgUStOn Monday 8 August the whole school came together to share Mass to reflect on the life and works of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Following the Mass each buddy class group undertook an action in the community which demonstrated the call of Mary MacKillop. Buddy class activities included: thanking our local business for the work they do in our community by presenting them with biscuits to say thank you; raising money for those less fortunate than us in an orphanage in Bali; singing to the residents of Carinya to help spread joy; donating books that can be enjoyed by others whilst waiting at appointments at such places as the doctors and dentist and making ‘Get Well’ cards for those who are unwell in our community. Thank you to the parents who helped with making this such a special day in our school and local community.

CarInYa lItUrgY - reCePtIon WHIttall16 aUgUSt, 10amOn Tuesday 16 August the Reception Whittall class will be taking part in a liturgy at Carinya at 10am. This is a special way that as a school we are able to reach out to the elderly in our community and a fantastic opportunity for our students to interact and bring joy and faith to the residents of Carinya. Any parents who would like to attend are more than welcome.

Sr Pat keane, 16 aUgUStOn 16 August we are fortunate to have Sr Pat Keane coming in to talk to the students about the life of Mary MacKillop, in this the 150 year of the ‘Sisters of St Joseph’ who were founded by Mary MacKillop.

WHole SCHool WelCome/leaD maSS, 19 aUgUStOn Friday 19 August a whole school Mass will be held to welcome our new Reception students and to induct our new LEAD members for Semester Two. Please come along to make our new students and their families feel welcome and to support the children who are taking on the important role of LEAD member for their class. We look forward to seeing you there!

valUe oF tHe Week:

value: ServiceProgram Achieve key: Getting AlongAction: Make others happy with your

thoughtfulness and care

The word of God: Luke 2: 24-27I want to be merciful to others

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tHoUgHt For tHe Week:“Try at least to excuse what you cannot understand and bear in mind that you have only to answer for your own faults.” Mary MacKillop. May 21, 1877 (Aged 25).

14th August – 5pm Nicholas O’Dea, Jack Mitchell, Tayla Peacock, Emma Lawson.

21st August – 9am Chelsea and Connor Duke, Erin O’Dea, Molly Edmondson.

21st August - 5pm Kelsie MacDonald, Ruby and Grace Frick, Clodagh Barry.

28th August10.30am

Lara Degenhardt, Taylah Schell, Mia Fogden, Rebecca Lehmann.

28th August5pm

Zara Rantanen, Charlotte Smith, Alice Hart-Lamont, Tom Cook.

CHIlDren’S/ FamIlY maSS, SUnDaY 21 aUgUStOn Sunday 21 August a Children’s / Family Mass will be held at 9am in St Michael’s Church, Clare at 9am. All families are invited to come along to this family friendly Mass and to take part in any of the special ministries. We look forward to seeing you there. If your child would like to take part in this Mass, please return your reply slip to the front office tomorrow.

reCePtIon ClaSS lItUrgY, 24 aUgUStOn Wednesday 24 August the Reception Whittall class will hold a Liturgy in their classroom at 9am. This liturgy is a special celebration and provides a fantastic opportunity for the parents and Grandparents from this class to come together to share faith with their children. The children love to share what they have been learning about the Catholic faith. It would be really beneficial for these children to have at least one family member attend this celebration to support them in their faith development.

Year 1 anD Year 4 BUDDY maSS, 26 aUgUStAre you a parent of a child in either Mrs Nield /Mrs Vine’s class or in Mrs Edmondson/Mr Packer’s class? If so you have the opportunity to support your child in their faith journey by attending their Buddy Mass and having the opportunity to talk to them about what they have learnt both in preparation and during the celebration of this Mass. On Friday 26 August you are invited to attend this Buddy Mass at 12pm in St Michaels Church, Clare.

altar ServIng traInIngLast week a note went out to all children in the Yr 4-7 classes inviting them to take part in Altar Server training. Children do not need to be Catholic in order to become an Altar Server. However, in choosing to train as an Altar Server children must be willing to serve at weekend Masses approximately every 6 weeks. Please return your reply slip to the front office by tomorrow if you wish to train.

natIonal voCatIonS Week 6/7 aUgUSt - 13/14 aUgUStThis year right throughout the Church in Australia we celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week over the first two weekends of August.

WeekenD maSS altar ServerS

relIgIoUS eDUCatIonnatIonal voCatIonS Week 6/7 AUGUST - 13/14 AUGUST (cont..)The first Sunday, 6/7 August, is centered on the fact that each person is called into the fullness of life by God. Put more explicitly in the Christian context, that each Baptized Christian is called by God and has a unique vocation to be another Christ, to holiness of life and to a mission in the world. The focus this Sunday is on all vocations within the Church for the sake of God’s Kingdom in the world. And so we acknowledge the vocations of all the Baptized and explicitly pray for Marriage and Family Life, the Single Life, and the call to Ecclesial Ministry in the Church.

The Second Sunday of National Vocations Awareness Week , 13/14 August, concentrates on the vocations of Priesthood, Diaconate (Decon) and the Consecrated Life.

As part of the week there will be a Vocations Prayer Vigil beginning with the 5.45pm Mass at St Francis Cathedral, Adelaide, on Friday August 12 and continuing with Adoration and Benediction until 7.30pm and concluding with supper.

For further ideas on vocations please refer to the website of the Catholic Vocations Ministry of Australia at www.catholicozvocations.org.au

PraYer For voCatIonSGod, I know you love me and are calling me to Choose Life!But sometimes I am overwhelmed by the thought of my future. It’s scary!

Help me to listen to your call – in all the ways you speak to me: through prayer and the scriptures, through the Church and the circumstances of my life, through those who love and care for me, and through my own hopes and desires.

Guide me to search openly and learn about life’s choices, so that I may respond generously to your call, and choose the vocation that will enable me to love wholeheartedly, and serve others with the special gifts you have given me.

God, Today I thank you for your love and for all your gift of life holds for me.

Amen

God bless,Paula ClarkAPRIM (Assistant Principal in Religious Identity and Mission)

SaPSaSa BaSketBallOn Thursday 4th August St Joseph’s entered 3 teams in SAPSASA Basketball held at Balaklava.

Competition was strong and all three teams played well.

The Yr 5/6 boys met some strong competition and played 3 competition games.

The Yr 6/7 boys won two of their matches and lost two.

The Yr 6/7 girls team made it through to a close semi final against Burra but lost in a nail-biting finish on the siren.

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ParentIng IDeaS

Assertiveness involves the use of a firm voice and strong body language, including body positioning and eye contact. Assertiveness indicates control and implies an expectation of compliance. Aggression, on the other hand, shows lack of control and involves a raised voice, the use of insults and body language which can inflame a situation, inviting further aggression or provocation.

WHEN A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON IS UNDER PROVOCATION, BEING BULLIED OR TEASED HE OR SHE SHOULD:• Make eye contact; stand in a

balanced, comfortable position about a metre from the person provoking the aggression.

• Using a firm voice, ask the other person to stop what he or she is doing. Use the person’s name if possible.

• Repeat the response if the behaviour doesn’t stop.

• If the provocation continues he or she should walk away, ignoring the aggressor or seeking an adult if they feel in danger.

WHEN A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON NEEDS TO STAND UP FOR HIS OR HER RIGHTS, TO ASK FOR SOMETHING,

TO MAKE A STATEMENT OR BE LISTENED TO RATHER THAN IGNORED HE OR SHE SHOULD:• Attract the person’s full attention;• Be polite and use the person’s

name;• Make good eye contact and use

a strong stance; and• State the request or statement

using a firm voice;• Give the other person an

opportunity to respond if appropriate. Ask questions to clarify the other person’s position. Be polite but firm and avoid personal insults or using a whining voice.

Encourage your child to practise assertiveness in low risk situations – in front of the family or even in front of a mirror.

Published by Michael Grose Presentations (03) 5983 1798. All rights reserved.For more great ideas to help you raise confident kids and resilient young people visit: www.parentingideas.com.au

1 Parenting Ideas Tip Sheet

ASSERTIVENESSAssertiveness is a skill that children and young people can learn

An assertive response helps them to stick up for their rights and avoid being teased or bullied.

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Mrs Lemon’s Reception Year one Class and Mrs Roberts’ Year 3/4 Class held a bakery for bali stall as part of the Mary Mackillop Action Day to raise

money for the Jodie o’Shea orphanage.

The Money raised will be used to buy items on the orphanage’s wish list.

RECEPTION YEAR ONE & YEAR 3/4

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MARY MACKILLOP ACTION DAY

On Monday 8 August the whole school came together to share Mass to reflect on the life and works of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Following the Mass each buddy class group undertook an action in the community which demonstrated the call of Mary MacKillop.

StUDentS’ rePort

PEDAL PRIXOn 31st July the Year 7 students from St Joseph’s School went to the Adelaide Clipsal 500 track at Victoria Park to compete in a human powered car race called Pedal Prix. We used our PE lessons in Term 2 and Sunday morning rides to develop our riding skills to compete in this event.

Our school entered 4 bikes; 3 girl bikes and 1 boy bike. The bikes were split into tall girls, medium girls, small girls and boys. There were a few mishaps with a couple of rolled bikes (both girls and boys), a couple of loose chains and a loose back tyre which meant a spin out on the grass. Overall, the day was a huge success and ran reasonably smoothly.

Primary Schools - Category 1 - 68 competitors

St Joseph’s Tall girls placed 16th, Girls only 2nd/10 Completed 113 laps with their best speed of 33.74 km/h.

St Joseph’s Boys placed 18th, Boys only 18th/58 Completed 112 laps with their best speed of 32.96 km/h.

St Joseph’s Medium girl’s placed 23rd, Girls only 4th/10Completed 111 laps with their best speed of 29.19 km/h

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St Joseph’s Small girl’s placed 56th, Girls only 10th/10Completed 87 laps with their best speed of 24.94 km/h

There were some tense moments between the tall girls and the boys in the final stages. With a very close finish, the tall girls finished in front of the boys, winning by 1 lap. It has been 10 years since a girl team has beaten the boys, well done Tall girls!

Despite being nervous and eager to compete, as we hadn’t competed against other schools before, we got in, took turns and pedalled for 6 hours nonstop. Some bikes travelled at high speeds with the winning team best speed of 56km/hr and some at slower speeds, on a crowded Clipsal track, with lots of noise. We all achieved excellent results and we all enjoyed the day immensely.

We are very thankful for the generous support of our Parents, Teachers, Family and Staff who helped us make the day run smoothly. We all hope that the parents enjoyed the day as much as we did and that the ‘Pit Crew’ can still move this week.

Fete UPDate

FETE ART COMPETITIONPlease encourage your children to enter the art competition in the fete.

The theme this year is “The Year of the Monkey” so there are plenty of options for getting creative – think cheeky monkeys, jungles, wild animals, safaris...

Children can enter anything arty: paintings drawings collage photography

Let’s make sure we have a great display on the stage this year!

Leave any entries in the office at school, ensuring there is a name and class/yr level on the artwork.

Any queries please call kath Cooper 0407893633.

Calling all green Thumbs (and not so green Thumbs)

The plant stall is looking for donations of all things green and gorgeous.Here is a great opportunity to make some really good money for one of the most successful money raising stalls in the Fete. Do you have too many pot plants, are things spreading too much? Well here is a great opportunity to not only tidy your garden but also raise some money for the Fete. Take a walk around your garden this weekend and keep this in mind.

bulbsGarden ornaments

Interesting potsHerbsVegies

LavenderHydrangeasFruit trees

Agapanthus (please label what colour they are)

Now is the perfect time to harvest these beauties from your garden whilst the ground is still soft from the lovely rain we’ve been having, or pot some up.

If you have any plants you would like to donate please phone Libby Jacka - 0438 935 400 or Sarah Fuller - 0418 818 913

You can either deliver directly to the town hall on Thursday 22nd September or contact the numbers above to arrange collection.

Canteen / P&F

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Assemble on a large plate. Add whatever you want. Enjoy!

After school snack plates Yummy and healthy. Make one for yourself!!Ingredientsdip of your choicecarrot stickscelery stickscherry tomatoespieces of broccolicubes of cheesecrackers

Canteen roster – Term 3. PLEASE NOTE ~ ALL VOLUNTEERS IN THE SCHOOL MUST SIGN IN AND OUT AT THE FRONT OFFICE.

THURSDAY – 8:50am – approx. 10:00am FRIDAY –

9:00am – approx. 1:30pm Week 3 11 Aug

Rachael Bell - 0419 839 460 Peta Manhood - 0406 457 430

Week 3 12 Aug

Mandy Keulen - 0417 824 905 Jessica Knight - 0478 678 877

Week 4 18 Aug

Jessica Redden - 0438 439 034 Belinda Green - 0428 752 881

Week 4 19 Aug

Rob Pratt - 0417 848 638 Linda Redden - 0400 070 672

Week 5 25 Aug

Bec Schell - 0414 963 006 Lucy O'Brien - 0407 629 345

Week 5 26 Aug

Eilis Mitchell - 0409 283 917 Miriam Furler - 0433 922 055

Week 6 1 Sep

Nicole Jaeschke - 0417 818 805 Sharon Schultz - 0408 856 144

Week 6 2 Sep

Recess service only due to Dad’s Day Peta Smith - 0406 057 503

Shelley Tregilgas - 0417 839 259 Week 7 NO CANTEEN Week 7 STUDENT FREE DAY

Week 8 15 Sep

Alexis to support Michelle Verco - 0409 091 160

Natalie Sommerville - 0427 507 132

Week 8 16 Sep

Bianca Grigg - 0448 671 230 Karin Bammann - 0429 194 942

Week 9 NO CANTEEN Week 9 FETE Week 10 29 Sep

Sheree Pearse - 0411 814 409 Tom Knight - 0408 837 466

Week 10 30 Sep

Sarah Stoddart - 0407 240 713 Amy Abbott - 0408 032 138

Willing to help someone with less experience Experienced New If you need to swap your day, please call a person with the same or more experience than you from the current roster where possible. Please let Alexis know of any changes ASAP so the roster can be kept up to date. Thank you very much for volunteering your time.

ANY QUESTIONS, ROSTER CHANGES OR FEEDBACK, PLEASE CALL: ALEXIS MARDELL ~ 0421 928 724

Week 3 sushi orders – Wild Saffron have informed us they will not be supplying us with sushi in Week 3 due to renovations. They will be back to preparing sushi for us in Week 4.

White and brown order bags – please continue to return any white or brown order bags you still have at home for use in the Canteen.

Dad’s Day – On Friday the 2nd of September the school will be holding Dad’s Day from 12:00pm – 3:15 pm. There will be no lunch orders available, however recess orders will still be taken as normal.

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SCHOOL TEA

TOWELSon sale

now only $6 each

availablefrom front office

oSHC PUPIl Free DaYDo you need Pupil Free Day Care on Friday 9th September 2016??

We need bookings by Thursday 1st September to determine

if we are opening or not.Clare oSHC staff PH 88 421 430

breaKing The iCeClare Community forum on drug use

& mental wellbeing.Thursday 11th August 2016

Clare Town Hall - 6:30pm - 9pmOpen to all community members

Guest Speakers, panel available for questions.For more information see flyer on School website.

Creche - 88422483Limited Spaces - Contact Colene Noble on 0476 823518

Clare Valley Children’s Centre 88422483

Brinkworth Preschool 88462187

Snowtown School-based Preschool 88652006

Keep your kids smiling

At the School Dental Service,dental care is FREE for all babies, children not yet at school and most children to age 17. The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.

Call us now for an appointment!Your local clinic is: Clare School Dental ClinicPhone: 8842 4196

28th August 2016 10:00am — 2:30pm

Clare High School Gym

Clare Valley Children’s Centre

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The Blood Service Mobile Blood Donor Centre will be visiting: Clare Clare Sports Club Inc, Main North Road Wednesday 7 September 01.30 pm – 07.15 pm Thursday 8 September 10.00 am – 06.15 pm Friday 9 September 07.30 am – 12.45 pm

Register for FREE at www.parkrun.com.au/register

Print out your unique barcode

Turn up with your barcode, run or walk and have fun!

Get fit andmake some

FRIENDS!

www.parkrun.com.au

Free, weekly, 5km timed run/walk for all ages and abilities.

Start/Finish:

Don’t want to run or walk? Why not help others by volunteering?

EverySaturday

STEP

1STEP

2STEP

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new8am

Clare Showgrounds Main North Road Clare

JUNIOR GOLFJunior golf coaching

this Sunday 7th August

9.30 for the younger group10am for the older group

The weather looks good for Sunday so it would be great to see a

good number of golfers

Julianne Smith Junior Co ordinatorjpsmith6@gmail.com

Clare Town Hall’s Birthday PartyCelebrate 90 Years of the Clare Town Hall

Saturday August 20th 20166.30 for 7.00pm

Songs of Adelaide, courtesy of HATS, Silent Auction, Lucky Door Prizeand intro bracket by Clare Concert Band

Tickets $45 per person, tables of 8, Tickets available at Chemmart Clare

Hosted by the Clare Town Hall Committee as a fundraiser for new kitchen equipment

THREE COURSE DINNER

Dress in your favourite 1920’s style

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13-21 August 2016 Events @ the Clare Library

Details can be found at www.scienceweek.net.au

Tues 16 Aug 10.30am Science for pre-schoolers

Wed 17 Aug from 2-6pm SCINEMA live streamed

Thurs 18 Aug 4pm Science and technology challenge for school aged kids @ Clare Library

Bookings: 88423817 or clare.library@plain.sa.gov.au

2016 Reading Hour National Ambassador Magda Szubanski

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST 2016

6-7pm

Promoting reading and literacy

Any time is reading time!readinghour.org.au

In association with

aPologYWe wish to apologise to Bella Rawlings whose name was spelt incorrectly in the last newsletter.