5 March 2015

29 Elston Street, Brooklyn Park SA 5032 Ph: 08 8443 6103 Fax: 08 8234 2448 E: dl.0231.admin@schools.sa.edu.au

Web: www.lockleysps.sa.edu.au

Principal: Jason Munro

Governing Council Chairperson: Jenny Dickson

MARCH 4

th – Bunnings BBQ

9th – Adelaide Cup Public

Holiday

11th – Principal Tour at

9:30am

15th – Bunnings BBQ for

Melanoma Research

17th – St Patrick’s Day

18th – Governing Council

at 7:15pm

23rd

– Harmony Day Activities

30th – Easter Christian

Options Program

APRIL 2

nd – Day before Easter

Long Weekend 2:10pm dismissal

3rd

– Good Friday Public Holiday

5th – Daylight Savings

Ends

6th – Easter Monday

Public Holiday

8th – Term 1 Report sent

home

10th – Last Day of Term

2:10pm dismissal

Diary Dates

Principal’s Message

2015 Pupil Free Day Reminders! The members of the Governing Council have approved the following pupil free and school closure dates. Please add these to your diary. Tuesday 5th May - 12:00 noon early dismissal for Parent Interviews Friday 8th May – All day for combined West Torrens Partnership meeting Thursday 11th June – All day for staff training with Sheena Cameron Tuesday 8th September – All day School Closure Day for Adelaide Show Tuesday 22nd September - 12:00 noon early dismissal for Parent Interviews Friday 20th November – All day for 2016 Planning OSHC will be available on these days. As part of our annual site self-review we conduct surveys about our effectiveness as a school site. Whilst we have a very vibrant community and significant parental involvement in our school, one of the areas that we are always looking to improve is communication with parents. Since the end of 2014 we have looked at developing a more user friendly student report format that gives accurate and succinct information in an easy to read format and language. This is based on the feedback from the surveys. I presented the proposed format to the Governing Council who gave positive feedback and endorsement. In 2015, you will receive a printed report each term and given the opportunity to meet with the class teacher and your child in a formal setting twice a year. The Term 1 report will give you a snapshot of the data collected on your child’s learning, where they are currently at and where they are expected to be at the end of the year. Term 2 and 4 reports will give you grades A-E based on the Australian Curriculum Standards and the Term 3 report will give an indication of how well your child is working against the general capabilities of learning. We hope that you will find the new format useful and informative.

Regards,

Respect I Belonging I Caring I Commitment

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Thursday 26th March

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NOTE FROM MARK MICKAN – PE

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s are the Physical Education days at Lockleys Primary School this year. We look forward to working

together in learning and developing new skills, playing games and having lots of fun.

In order for your child to participate and enjoy PE please ensure your child attends school on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in

appropriate footwear and clothing.

Running shoes are very important for your child to participate in PE lessons effectively.

Shorts or tracksuit pants are ideal with the school polo shirt

If girls wear a skirt/dress, then leggings or bike pants should be worn underneath.

Regards,

Mark Mickan

PE Teacher

LOST PROPERTY Due to a growing number of lost property items accumulating at the school, each Newsletter there will be a list of items not claimed

since the previous newsletter. If you think that any of the items may belong to your child they can be viewed in the front office

until the next Newsletter. Unwanted/uncollected items will be disposed of after this date.

NO LOST PROPERTY TO LIST

FUNDRAISING

Fundraising activities are an important part of our school community and we rely on the generosity of volunteers to make our

fundraising successful. The funds raised through these events go towards facilities improvement.

This year we were given 7 dates for Bunnings BBQ’s

The dates for Bunning’s BBQ’s for 2015 are listed here. If you are interested and able to help please let the front office know.

BBQ’s are on Wednesday’s and all help will be gratefully appreciated.

March 4th May 6th June 3rd August 5th Sept 2nd Nov 4th

Sunday March 15th has also been allocated to us to raise funds for Melanoma Research.

THE ARTS

All classes have been participating in dance activities this term.

Students have been focusing on using body parts in isolation. We

viewed and took some lessons in Kathak dance (Indian traditional

dance) with a focus on the hands. Classes then had the opportunity

to work as individuals and in groups to create their own hand

choreography to a piece of music. The older students have been

given the opportunity to record their score in their books.

Nicole Hooke.

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“Breakfast on WEDNESDAYS”

In the GREEN ROOM.

8am – 8.30am.

All are welcome!

GREEN F.R.O.G.S.

For many years Lockleys Primary School has had a lunchtime program in various forms, run by a small dedicated team of

volunteers from local Christian Churches teaching our children about God. This program has required parental consent and has

been very popular in the couple of years that I have been at the school. We capped weekly entry at 30 children! Last year the

program was a quality program and it finished the year strongly.

Last week I met with the volunteers and it was decided that the program would not continue this year, this

term at least, due to the limited availability of the few volunteers. If a quality program couldn’t be delivered, it

was decided that it was best not to continue.

As this program has been running long before my arrival at school...I hesitate to thank people individually as I

am bound to miss people out However in attendance at last week’s meeting was Vivien the current

Leader, Jacqui (who cried!) She has been a part of our school community forever!!, and the beautiful Lorraine. Last year’s team

also included Heather and Cindy!

So ladies, past and present, on behalf of our school community I wish to thank you for your dedication, your time and your love for

our students.

Bless Ya! JO

Lockleys Primary invites you

to: Harmony Day Breakfast....

Come dressed in ORANGE or your national dress.

Date: Monday 23rd March 2015

Time: 8 am – 9am.

Venue: The Gym. Bring a picnic rug. Gold Coin Donation.

RSVP: JO or Madeline. Please return the slip – on page 7.

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PLAYGROUPS 2015 LOCKLEYS PRIMARY

(SCHOOL TERM ONLY) WHEN: TUESDAYs (ALL AGES) 9am – 11am

THURSDAYs (BIG KIDS 3-5years) 9am – 11am

WHERE: THE WELL

COST: GOLD COIN DONATION

CONTACT: Jo 8443 6103 / 0425 805 883

Harmony Day Breakfast.

Calling all cooks!!

At our Breakfast we want to showcase foods from the

vast array of cultures we have in our school community!

Last year we had food from Chile, France, India, Germany,

Serbia etc.

Please see Jo or Madeline if you are able to assist with this.

“Connecting with Children, Families and Community”

FULHAM PARK PRESCHOOL

KINDERGARTEN

has vacancies this year for children who have already had

their 4th

birthday or about to turn 4 before May 1st

2015.

If your child requires preschool education please contact

the Director on 8356 3913

WE ARE LOCATED AT 28 CASTLEBAR ROAD, LOCKLEYS 5032

For further information please visit our website

www.fulhampre.sa.edu.au

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UNDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

OPEN DAY Monday, 30th March

Information sessions, followed by a tour of the school at the following times:

9:30am 4:00pm 6:00pm

Families are warmly invited to:

Meet our Principal, Mr Nigel Gill

Tour the school and view our facilities

Investigate our broad range of Year 8-12 curriculum offerings

Learn about the specialist programs – Football, Netball and Gifted

19 Garden Terrace, Underdale SA 5032

T: 8301 8000 F: 8234 2479 E: dl.0965_info@schools.sa.edu.au www.underdale.sa.edu.au

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Studio Flamenco Presents:

¡OLE! Flamenco Fun for Kids

Six performances only.

13-15 March @ 12:45 pm and 2:15 pm

‘La Petite Grande’, Gluttony – Rymill Park

Synopsis

Stamp your feet and clap your hands with Farida the Flamenco Fairy and friends! Join Zoe Velez (flamenco singer and dancer extraordinaire and former Spanish Wiggle) and Studio Flamenco (as seen at WOMADelaide

and the Adelaide International Guitar Festival) as they take you on an interactive adventure into the music and dance of Spain. Learn flamenco moves and songs and watch as the performers amaze you with this BRAND NEW SHOW that will entertain and inspire the whole

family.

About the performers:

Studio Flamenco is a dynamic group of flamenco dancers and musicians directed by sisters Susi Masi and Emma Fernee. Established in 2004, Studio Flamenco has featured at WOMADelaide, the Adelaide International Guitar Fesitval and numerous other festivals and events

throughout Australia. Both Susi and Emma have studied flamenco extensively in Seville and Madrid with maestros such as Manuel Betanzos, Angel Atienza, Alicia Marquez and Ramon Martinez (Paco Peña Company).

Joining Studio Flamenco for this production is flamenco artist and children’s entertainer, Zoe Velez. Zoe’s previous work has included touring with The Wiggles throughout Australia and as the Blue Wiggle in a number of Spanish speaking countries. Zoe is a graduate of

both NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) and the Fundacion de Cristina Heeren (Seville, Spain) where she studied flamenco singing. The Australian Council for the Arts described Studio Flamenco as ‘some of Australia’s most accomplished flamenco artists’ with a

‘contagious’ enthusiasm for flamenco. Dance Informa described a recent performance as “passionate, dramatic and highly entertaining... At times the gentle rain of the flamenco guitar flowed over the audience, at other times, the audience was vibrating in their chests from the

rhythms of dancers’ feet and castanets”.

More Information

Please contact Emma Fernee:

Email: studioflamenco@adelaide.on.net

Phone: (08) 8272 7633/ 0439 769 676

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANTEEN.

Our school’s canteen runs on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Our volunteer canteen Manager Cathy (Emily’s Mum RM4) would love to hear from you

if you are able to help her. Volunteering at school is a great way to connect with the

School Community.

Please fill in the slip below, return it to the front office and Cathy will be in contact with you.

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I am able to help in Canteen on a Monday Wednesday Friday (please circle)

My name is_____________________________________________________

My contact phone no. is ____________________________________________

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