NEWSLETTER

Date: 12 August 2015 No 1/8 Care Creativity Rights/Respect Expressiveness/Joy Achievement/Success

HACKHAM EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLLINS PARADE, HACKHAM, SA, 5163 PHONE 83823824 FAX 83823054 EMAIL dl.1066.info@schools.sa.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Bob Thiele, SCHOOL COUNSELLOR: Scott Megson

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: Sally Slattery

GOVERNING COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON: Claudia Hanton Email: Governing.Council897@schools.sa.edu.au

Website: www.hackhame.sa.edu.au

DIARY DATES

Friday 14/8 9:00 Assembly, Penney Unit

24/8-28/8 Book Week

Friday 28/8 Whole School Photographs

Friday 4/9 Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes

Thursday 10/9 Student Free Day

Friday 11/9 School Closure - Show Day

Friday 18/9 Sports Day

CONTENTS

Page 1 Editorial, Diary Dates & Contents

Page 2 Editorial continued

Page 3 Student Free Day, School Closure Day, NAPLAN

Results, Sick Students, Amendment to Canteen

Menu, Found, Assembly 14/8, School Photographs,

Woolworths Earn & Learn, School Dental Service

Page 4 Canteen News, Crossing Monitors, Community News

Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators. This year Book Week is having its 70

th Anniversary and we will be

helping to celebrate with a range of exciting activities planned for the week commencing 24 August, and of course we want you to join in the fun.

Our celebrations will actually kick off a week earlier with a visit by a highly entertaining Adelaide Author – Mike Dumbleton.

Mike will be visiting us on Monday 17 August and will run sessions around his published books and how he gets ideas for his writing. All classes will be reading some of his books before he visits, so remember to ask your child their opinion of his books.

Book Week Activities 2015

Shortlisted Books 2015

Here is a run down of some of the shortlisted books for this year. Thanks to Deb Scarff for putting this together. Winners of the Guess The Adults Favourite Book Competition will be announced on Friday 21/8.

EARLY CHILDHOOD - (Picture Fiction)

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

A humorous, rhyming book about Pig the Pug learning to share.

A house of her own by Jenny Hughes

A young girl is getting bigger and needs a new house. She asks her dad to build her a new one. At the top of a tree! The house is perfect in every way. Except for one thing........

YOUNG READERS

The Cleo Stories - The Necklace and The Present by Libby Gleeson

Stories that show how a little girl with a big imagination can always find a way to have fun.

…. 2/

Book Week Activities 2015 Continued

YOUNG READERS

Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell

Stella, an eleven year old orphan leads a miserable life with her three dreadful aunts. One night Stella sees something she shouldn't have. Something more adventurous, terrifying and wonderful than she could have ever hoped for.

INFORMATION BOOKS (Non- Fiction)

Tea and Sugar Christmas by Jane Jolly

Kathleen lives in the Australian Outback. She waits for the Christmas Tea and Sugar Train. Will she meet Father Christmas, will she receive a Christmas gift from him? A heart warming book that will introduce readers to a slice of the past.

Following is an overview of the fun and activities that we hope you will come

and join in with us throughout the week.

Ongoing throughout the week:-

Parent Graffiti board in the Library

Come in and ‘grafitti’ about your favourite childhood book.

The French Connection

Many famous fairytales and fables have French origins. Classes will be involved in reading and discussing these stories and exploring how they are connected to French.

Guess the Adults Favourite Childhood Book

Students are encouraged to enter a competition to match the staff member with their favourite book.

The photos will be displayed in the library soon, and students will have until 8.45am on Thursday 27/8 to enter the competition. There is a $15.00 Scholastic Book Club Voucher for a winner from each of the Units.

Some other fun activities that will take place during the week

Monday 24 August from 2:00pm

Open Classroom Afternoon

Come and visit the classroom, see the Reading Block taking place, see some of the great reading activities that your children take part in everyday at school.

There will also be a QR code trail for you to follow and see links to lots of other exciting literacy happenings. You may see some students talking about favorite authors, a Book Club in action or a class involved in a reading activity. You will also answer some simple questions to go into a draw for a book Gift Voucher.

To join in on this please download a QR code reader on your smart phone or we will have some iPads to borrow. Student tour guides will also be available to help you.

Check in and register for the trail at the Library

from 1.30pm onwards on Monday 24/8.

For QR codes go to the App store and download QR

Code Reader by Scan.

Wednesday 26 August 8.45-9.15am

Castle Unit Classes are inviting ‘special adults’ Grannies, nannas, aunties, uncles, pa’s, opa’s, grandpa’s etc to come in and read to children and then join us for Morning Tea in the Penney Space afterwards.

Thursday 27 August at 10.30–11.00am

Dress up as your Favourite BOOK Character Day.

Students will parade out to the oval with their class and parents are welcome to come and have a ‘Picnic’ Morning Tea on the oval with a favourite book. (please bring your own morning tea). Some delicious ‘French’ inspired snacks will be available from the canteen for students and visitors to purchase.

Winners of the ‘Guess the Adults Favourite Book

Competition’ will be announced.

Reminders will be posted on Facebook pages. We look forward to seeing you here during Book Week activities.

Sally Slattery

Deputy Principal

ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 14/8 Parents/Caregivers and family members are invited to attend the school assembly on Friday 14/8 at 9:00am in the Penney Unit. After the assembly you are invited to stay for Morning Tea in the Conference Room. We look forward to seeing you there.

Scott Megson

School Counsellor

SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider. All babies, children and young people under 18 years are welcome to attend.

Dental care is FREE for most children. Children who do not qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule can also attend – a small fee will apply for each course of general dental care provided.

All dental care provided is FREE for preschool children.

To locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au

Student Free Day

Thursday 10 September 2015 Staff will be undertaking Professional Development

School Closure Day - Royal Adelaide Show

Friday 11 September 2015

OSHC will be available on both days. On Friday 11 September OSHC will be having its own Show Day with lots of fun and activities.

Please contact Jacky Smith (0499228039) to make a booking for your child/children.

NAPLAN RESULTS

The results from the NAPLAN testing will be sent home once we receive them which is expected to be within the next few weeks.

SICK STUDENTS

School is not the place for sick students. Children are sometimes sent to school when they are ill. They need to be home where they can rest and recover from the illness.

School is for learning, not caring for sick students

Children who are sick can infect others

Students who are sent to school ill will be sent home by contacting parents at home or work to collect the student from school.

Please make alternative arrangements for children to be cared for when they are sick.

Thank you for your co-operation.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

School photographs will be taken of the children at our school on Friday, 28 August 2015, Term 3,

Week 6.

Photograph information has arrived at our school and been distributed to your child’s class teacher.. Each student has received information and instructions regarding the school photograph process.

Lee Clements

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

Thank you to the parents, caregivers, students and staff who have been collecting stickers.

The promotion runs until Tuesday 8 September 2015. Remember to collect your sticker(s) when spending $10.00 or more while shopping at Woolworths.

There is a box located in the Library, near the bor-rowing desk where completed sheets can be placed or they can be given to staff in the Library.

Thank you for your support. Debbie Scarff

Library SSO

AMENDMENT TO CANTEEN MENU

When ordering recess/lunch for your child/children please note that Orchy Pop Top Juice ($1.80) is no longer available. Fruit boxes are available to be ordered or purchased at recess and/or lunch.

FOUND

If you have lost 3 tickets please speak with staff in the Front Office with a full description to claim them.

CROSSING MONITORS

Term 3, Week 5 (17/8-21/8) Morning: Ajay Harris Ashlei Crawford Cameron Wilson Afternoon : Nikita Broadbent Rachael Grant Willow Ralston

Term 3, Week 6 (24/8-28/8)

Morning: Gabrielle Connolly Grace Connolly Jo Coole Afternoon : Georgia Davey Mikaela Parry Jade Bowman

COMMUNITY NEWS

Pregnancy 2 Parenting In The South For pregnant and parenting

women, 20yrs and under and their partner or support people. Held at

50A Beach Rd, Christies Beach on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every

month from 11:30am-1:30pm. Free lunch. For more information Ph

Stephanie or Jo 83266053 . Bring your orange Pregnancy Record.

Child & Adolescent Sleep Clinic The Clinic located in the School of

Psychology at Flinders University provides treatment for children and

adolescents of all ages who experience difficulties as a result of sleep

related issues. Ph 82017587 or visit www.facebook.com/cascsleep

for more information.

Bedwetting The Bedwetting Institute have designed an

effective program that addresses the causes of bedwetting and offers

a practical and achievable method of curing the problem. For a free

Bedwetting Fact Sheet visit www.bedwettinginstitute.com.au or

phone 82675781 for more information or to make an appointment.

Saturday Play Space The Children’s Centre at 51a Galloway Rd,

O’Sullivan Beach is open on Saturdays for families with children

aged from birth to 8yrs to come along and enjoy a supported play

space together. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an

adult. Ph Mandy or Leanne on 83822850 or 0458146334 for more

information.

Who’s In Charge An 8 session course for those struggling with

children or adolescents that use violence and abuse towards them and

other family members. Held each Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00noon

commencing 1/9-3/11 at Junction Australia, Mulberry Court, U2, 100

Dyson Rd, Christie Downs. Morning tea provided. Ph 83847877 to

register or for more information.

Winston Knows An exhibition of bright and colourful naïve art in

painted canvas and ceramic mosaic by Marie Jonsson-Harrison used

in the children’s book Winston Knows. Held at Woodcroft

Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale from 2-31/8,

Opening event 9/8 2:00-4:00pm and Artist talk on 20/8 from 6:30-

7:30pm (booked through http://tinyurl.com/lj3fspv). Ph 83840071

for more information.

Am I Going Mad? The unsettling phenomena of spiritual evolution

by Marlyse Carrol (retired therapist and meditation teacher, writer,

speaker and artist). Held on Thursday 13/8 at the Hub Library, Hub

Dr, Aberfoyle Park from 6:30-7:30pm.

Domestic Violence Forum Guest speaker, Senator the Hon

Michaelia Cash, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women.

Held on Friday 14/8 from 2:30-4:30pm at Thebarton Community

Girl Guides Try adventurous activities, go camping, learn life skills,

earn badges, community service plus having lots of fun. Come and

try Girl Guides at Thames Drive, Reynella each Tuesday from 4:00-

5:30pm for girls aged 5-10 yrs or Greenbank Dr, Hackham on

Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm for girls aged 5-10yrs, 6:00-8:00pm for

girls aged 10-13yrs. Ph Jane 0407651606 or Kym 0408082662 for

more information.

Kumon August Free Trial Find out how your child can develop

essential Maths and English skills with Kumon. Ph Kristene Martin

83260008 or 0416260008 for more information.

Treasure Hunt for Nature A family friendly opportunity to explore,

discover, have fun and connect with nature in the very heart of

Adelaide. Held Elder Park-Adelaide City Parklands on Sunday 16/8

from 10:00-4:00pm. Treasure hunters follow a map, solve the clues

and place their completed entry form at the finish for their chance to

win unique South Australian holidays. Free family friendly activities

at Elder Park. Register at www.naturefoundation.org.au.

Photography Club A 5 week series of workshops to assist you to get

the best from your camera or photographic device. Includes 2 field

trips and lots of hands on experience. Held each Monday from 17/8-

14/9 from 12:30-2:30pm at Hackham West Community Centre. Free

crèche available. Phone 83841065 to register. Cost $5.00 per session.

Fan Fiction Lock-In Have you ever wished the book or movie

hadn’t ended? Come and explore the world of fan fiction with us on

Tuesday 18/8 from 5:30-7:30pm at Woodcroft Library, 175 Bains

Rd, Morphett Vale. Suitable for ages 12+. Phone 83840050 to book

or for more information.

Career Partners Plus Professional, qualified and experienced

Career Coaches will work with you to help you plan your career

pathway. Workshops available with relevant and professional

information and up to date advice on finding employment. Visit

www.careerpartnersplus.org.au or Ph83266545 for more information .

Quirky Kids Book Club Collins Booksellers at Castle Plaza

Shopping Centre, Edwardstown are looking for kids and teens to read

a selection of books, discuss and review them. Each review will be

allocated points and when you reach a certain amount of points you

will receive a gift card from the store. Ph 82778857 for more

information.

Flyers with further information relating to the above events are

available either on display at the front of the School or at the Front

Office.

CANTEEN NEWS

Book Week

To celebrate Book Week on Thursday 27 August the Canteen will have French finger food available for students, parents, caregivers and staff to purchase at recess time.

Food available may include Croissants, Voulevants, French Horns, Eclairs and French Fries.

Prices will range from $0.50 to $2.00 per item.

If you are available to assist with any baking prior to the event (25/8 or 26/8) or assist on the day please see Coralie Goodman. Any assistance in the Canteen is appreciated.

Thank you for supporting the Canteen.