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PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
Newsletter Date
Term3,Week7…………………Newsletterno.14
L A U R A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L
BIRTH TO PRIMARY 6th September, 2018
East Terrace, LAURA S.A. 5480
[email protected] ph: 86632543
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On any day, if you visit Laura Primary School at recess or lunch me you will see almost all our children playing ac vely in the yard. They will be kicking balls, climbing on the play equipment, hi ng balls, digging in the sandpit or building imaginary worlds under the trees. They will be talking to each other; discussing what to do next, solving problems, nego a ng, imagining, laughing and even some mes arguing. They are learning how to get along with others and build rela onships. They are learning what to do if rela onships go wrong.
We are very fortunate to have this culture and it is something that we value highly.
This week I watched the 60 Minutes report about the influence of gaming on children’s behaviour, wellbeing and brain development. I encourage parents to watch this episode which aired on Sunday 2nd September as it has become apparent that a number of our students are involved in playing video games, some as young as Recep on. The game Fortnite is being played by students and because it also has a chat forum, we are becoming aware that some children are using it to bully others.
Advice from experts suggests one way to limit and control screen me in young people is to remove devices and electronic equipment from children’s rooms. We are star ng to see some students’ work decline as they are coming to school red, and I suspect that they are not staying awake late because they are reading books under the covers with a torch!
My point? While we have a culture of ac vity and play, we should not take it for granted. There is room for ICT in children’s lives, and indeed, it will be essen al for their future, but as with most things, modera on is the key. When anything becomes an obsession, or it interferes with everyday tasks and life, then we have the start of a problem. Working Bee Our Governing Council working bee is on
Sunday 23rd September at 9:30. There will be jobs to do at the Preschool as well as the school and everyone is welcome. I have included a list of jobs as a star ng point. We won’t get it all done and will probably schedule another day when we are ready to move the Preschool back. We would like dona ons of large boulders which can be used as borders for sandpits and paths. If you have some on your property, please let us know. A sausage sizzle will be provided for all workers on the day. Please refer to next page re tasks and equipment needed. 3‐Way Interviews Three way interviews will be held in week 11 and bookings can be made online at www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the event code xxukt. A le er with all the Informa on you need regarding how to book for interviews went home yesterday with your eldest or only child. Interviews form half of our repor ng process each year, with wri en reports in term 2 and 4. Please make me to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers. If you want an interview and the mes we have offered do not suit you, you are welcome to contact the individual teacher to nego ate an alternate me.
Science Display Students will be displaying their term’s work in Science and Technology in the Mul ‐purpose room during the interview week. While you wait for interviews you can come and view their work. Three classes have been studying Biological science this term and of course, the upper primary class will have their STEM work to display. Parent Opinion Surveys One of our mandated repor ng requirements is to conduct a parent opinion survey each year. The survey is available online at h ps://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/YNEnNmTe and if completed in this format, the results are collated for us, saving valuable administra ve me. If, however, you do not have internet
access, paper copies have been sent home today.
Thankyou to all who
helped with the
Father’s Day Stall on
Friday. We hope all
Fathers enjoyed their
gi s and me with
their children.
Student Free Day Friday 21st
September is a Student Free Day. Teachers will be using this day to
assess and moderate wri ng samples for the Brightpath
project. Preschool/Rural Care
Closure day Rural Care will be
closed on Friday 28th September so that the reloca on to
Gladstone Preschool can be
finalised. School will s ll
operate on this last
REMINDER: GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 7pm In the Mul Purpose
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS CONT... Page 2
TASKS EQUIPMENT
Laura Primary School Plant trees and shrubs Angle grind off bolts on cubby area Cover railway iron with tyre rubber Se le rocks to line path (cubby) Angle grind to smooth stump edges Se le stumps in ground Se le border logs and fix in place Fix wire fence and restrain around western
and southern boundary Laura Preschool
Spread bark chips under fruit trees Paint: back fence, Oil pla orm in cubby and remove rails Secure reel tops to stumps to create tables Cover hut with hessian Clean shade sails Build retaining wall around sandpit Top up sand Move furniture into sheds.
Gladstone Preschool Shi items to Gladstone preschool Spread sand in sandpit
Shovels, gardening gloves, wheel‐barrows Angle grinder Rubber, cable es Wire cu ers, strainer Rakes Cars and trailers sack trucks Drills
PE News
This term, Laura Primary School was fortunate to receive grant money through the Spor ng School Program. With the money received we partnered up with Tennis Australia and purchased much needed equipment and we secured the services of local Port Pirie Coach, Grant Hanlon. Grant has been working with each class on a Thursday and will con nue for a total of 4 weeks. It is pleasing to see the children's skills and confidence in tennis increasing. Sandra Zander
Have a good week, Prue Hunter Principal
L A U R A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L Page 3
Tyler Ziepes—for helping Mr. Sla ery fix the tap. Rhys Schultz—for being a kind and friendly helper in Bookweek cra . Duncan Clogg—for making fantas c progress and increasing his reading level. Talia Ziepes—for striving hard to achieve in music. Bodie Gilby—for improved concentra on & effort. Tahlia Hatswell—for a good improvement in Maths. Imogen Pech—for showing perseverance during maths and working hard towards her reading goals. Sky Sargent—for being well organised for all lessons and working hard to stretch sentences when wri ng. Rhys Schultz—for excellent work using the excel graphing programme and for offering to help others. Taylah Palmer—for independent research about Bees in Science. Kathryn Zanker—for detailed research on the parts of a plant in Biological Science. Harry Staker—for excellent reading habits, achieving his AR target early in the term. Mia Duke—for accurate measuring in maths. Des ny Ca ord—for working hard to increase her reading level.
RECOGNITIO
N AWARDS
Tom Winter—for descrip ve and interes ng wri ng. Will Griffin—for working hard towards his reading goal. Adam Wegner and Jackson Staker —for excellent Maths. Hanna Woodlands and Nicki Zanker—for great work on angles in Maths. Eddie McCallum—for intelligent contribu ons to class discussions about Civics and Ci zenship. Teagan Holli —for excellent work on division in maths. Kye Duke—for trying hard and increasing his reading level. Mharlly Gilby—for fantas c work in Maths on measurement and Division. Ryder Talbot—for working hard in Maths. Max Staker and Ryder Gilby —for great work adding numbers using a number line.
Lucy Cameron received this award for working very hard in all learning areas and having a posi ve and enthusias c approach.
Well done Lucy!
Eloise Cowin received this
award for persevering and
ac ng on feedback to im‐
prove her work.
Well done Eloise!
Cooper Willis received this
award for working very hard to
improve his speech, sound
knowledge and reading.
Well done Cooper!
Amber Duke received this
award for striving hard to
achieve and being a friendly
and helpful class member.
Well done Amber!
STUDENTS OF WEEKS 3, 4, 5 & 6
Page 4 LAURA PRE‐SCHOOL NEWS
6 Booyoolie Street, LAURA S.A. 5480 ph: 86632252
Busy Bee
On Saturday the 23rd September, we are having a busy bee day combined with the school. We an cipate that many Preschool and Rural Care families will join in to help make the yards more invi ng for your children. We have some jobs here at the Laura site and also at Gladstone site where we are moving shortly. We will give you more details and reminders via the Facebook page.
Closure Day
Laura Rural Care Service will be required to hold a Closure Day on Friday the 28th September. This is the last day of the school term. Educators will be moving the remaining items to our new interim site at the Old Gladstone Preschool, this is lo‐cated at James Street, Gladstone. Rural Care will open again at the old Gladstone Preschool at 8am on Tuesday the 2nd of October 2018. Rural Care families will not be charged for this closure day. If there are other issues that we have overlooked, please contact the school on 86632543 or the preschool on 86632252.
Skin Protec on
Just a reminder, since the weather is ge ng warm, hats are to be worn outside when the ultraviolet radia on level is 3 and above. Parents are encouraged to apply sunscreen before their child come to the centre. Sunscreen will be available at the service. We will apply regularly during the day.
EAST OF THE RANGES CHOIR
On Tuesday the 28th August the 5/6/7’s par cipated as a support act at the Keith Michell Theatre. The students travelled to Port Pirie a er school for a sound check on stage followed by fun at the playground and McDonalds for tea. They then performed two pieces which were greatly enjoyed by the audience.
Lynn Sheridan
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LAURA TENNIS CLUB
Names required for the up and coming tennis season. Junior tennis players
Please phone Koby Ne le by the end of next week 7th September.
Phone 0418562626
HAPPY HAVEN OSHC VACATION CARE
Booking Forms are now available in the front office of Laura Primary School for Vaca on Care at Laura.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Growing With Gra tude is holding a school holiday event for 8 ‐ 11 year old boys called "THE LADS". At the event "THE LADS" will learn...
Skills to overcome challenges
Habits that can lead to resilience & happiness
How to be a confident "Lad"
How to show empathy towards others
How to handle bullying PLUS MORE Spots are limited and are filling fast. Here is the link with further informa on and booking details. h ps://www.growingwithgra tude.com.au/events‐thelads/
Messy Church
Who: All families are welcome. What: Family fun activity time. Where: Jamestown Uniting Church Hall When: Sunday 16th September From 4pm—6pm Cost: DONATION
Come along for a great time of fun, craft, and other activities. Tea/Dinner is provided.
Presented by the Jamestown Churches.
