ISSUE 14 - 24th October 2018

Diary Dates

Life Ed Van visiting 22nd - 26th October

A.Mabini VisitMonday 29th October

Outdoor Classroom DayThursday 1st November

AssemblyThursday 1st November 2:15pm

Beach VolleyballYear 2/3 Friday 2nd Nov Year 4/5 Thursday 8th Nov Year 6/7 Friday 9th Nov

R-2 Swimming - Week 512th - 16th November

Year 3-5 Swimming - Week 619th - 23rd November

Reception Transition Visit 1Wednesday 21st November

AssemblyThursday 22nd November 2:15pm

Reception Transition Visit 2Wednesday 28th November

Sports Presentation NightWednesday 28th November

Athelstone School 8 Brookside Rd, Athelstone, SA, 5076

Contact Us

Tel: (08) 8337 3300 or (08) 8337 1002 Mobile: 0429 324 428 (Voice or Text Message only) Fax: (08) 8337 0030

dl.0419_info@schools.sa.edu.au www.athelstone.sa.edu.au

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Principal Gyllian Godfrey

Deputy Principal Leah Kelly

Governing Council Chairperson David Evans

Welcome BackAlready we are in Week 2 of the final term of 2018. There are plenty of great things to come so strap yourselves in and enjoy the ride. Keep a close eye out for notes in bags, notices on Seesaw and updates on Facebook. In amongst the fun, learning continues, and we encourage you to read with your child for pleasure and take advantage of this glorious spring weather, venture outside and explore the scientific concepts in our local natural environment.

Staffing NewsTerm 4 is a busy term for staffing in schools and many choices and decisions are expected to be made over the course of the term. On that note I can now announce that Bryce Wait has accepted a teaching position at Marryatville Primary School from 2019. Tom Mitton has also announced that he will not be available to return to Athelstone School next year as he will be pursuing opportunities in New South Wales.

Both teachers have made a significant contribution to the school over time, positively impacting the lives of the children they have connected with and the programs with which they have been involved. We wish them both all the best for their future endeavours.

The Root Cause - Mad Food Science ProgramThis week we hosted Bel and Natasha from The Root Cause. They delivered their Mad Food Science program to all classes, sharing positive messages about the best ways we can take care of and fuel our bodies.

Thank you to parents who attended the Parent Session and to the parents who helped prepare some tasty, nutritious lunch box treats. We will be sharing more information and recipes in future newsletters.

Talk to your children about the messages that were shared in their session and discover the steps to better health we can choose to take together.

https://therootcause.com.au/category/recipes/

Children’s Week This week celebrates all things children and we are fortunate to host the Children’s Week Minister Awards on Friday.

This year’s theme is from the UNCRC Article 12 “you have the right to give your opinion and have adults listen and take it seriously”.

The Minister for Education Awards are awarded to children who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in any endeavour including academic, community service, sport, arts and personal challenge.

To find out more about Children’s Week in South Australia visit

http://www.sachildrensweek.org.au/

2019 Enrolments

We are currently in the process of confirming 2019 enrolments. If your child / children will not be returning to Athelstone School next year please advise us immediately.

EXCELLENCE RESPECT INTEGRITYRESPONSIBILITY

Parent Session

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KIWANIS TERRIFIC KIDS AWARDAt the end of each term an award is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Athelstone to a student at Athelstone School. The teaching staff nominate a student who consistently challenges his or herself in their learning and demonstrates being kind and considerate to others.

We congratulate Zoe Lambrusco who was the Kiwanis Terrific Kid Award recipient for Term 3, 2018.

The student is presented with a certificate and a book. Kiwanis also donate a book to the school library.

The Kiwanis Club of Athelstone have supported our school for many years and we sincerely thank them for all they do to support our students.

Festival Of Music 2018Sunday 23rd September 23 of our students performed on stage at the Adelaide Festival Theatre as part of the Public Primary Schools’ Festival of Music.Our school was also represented by Sietske O’Connell who was part of the orchestra. Athelstone School Concert Band also performed in the foyer on Tuesday 18th September.A special mention to Kayla Symonds and Natasha Hennig who were selected by the Festival of Music to perform as a solo artists. If you attended our Gala Night last term, you would have seen Kayla perform her solo piece. We congratulate Kayla, Natasha and Sietske on their performances with The Festival of Music, we are very proud of you all!The Primary Schools Festival of Music, an official state icon, is a public school-based music education program which is a collaboration between the Department for Education and the SAPPS Music Society, which gives all SA public primary students the opportunity to perform at a prestigious venue. The commissioned work was entitled “Next Stop: North Terrace” which was a series of songs composed by local musician Mark Simeon Ferguson about the North Terrace cultural precinct. The concert ended with a spectacular sea of colour.In between there were a number of Assisting Artists from public primary and secondary schools, other choir items that presented different musical genre, and two pieces that specifically showcased the talents of the orchestra.It was a spectacular event that our students enjoyed being a part of.Please see the note to the left of this article if you would like to order the DVD or Photo from the performance.

Closet CleanoutCloset Cleanout is a clothing recycling drive. Through this drive you are invited to bring in any unwanted clothes, shoes, handbags, linen and soft toys for re-use by people in need. The final day to bring donations is this Friday 26th October. Please bring your bag/s to Room 9 or the front office. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser which will help people in need, help save the environment and fund Red Nose research.

Kayla

Natasha

Sietske

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Gala NightOur annual Gala Night, held on Wednesday 26th September was again an amazing success. Gala Night gives our many talented music students the opportunity to perform to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.

Congratulations to our many performers, our amazing school band and school choir. Thank you to the music teachers for their ongoing commitment to our students. Also, a special thank you to Leah Kelly for her organisation of the event.

Every year the Rostrevor Baptist Church support our school with the generous donation of the venue, their time, equipment and expertise. The gold coin donations from our community on Gala Night are given back to the Church as a thank you for their support.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank everyone in the school community who came out to support our Students.

Karin’s CornerHi everyone,Our year 7 students will be beginning to feel both nervous and excited about their approaching transition to High School. This will be their last term of Primary school and you will more than likely notice a bit of nervousness, anxiety and a sadness leaving a comfortable, nurturing environment. I know as an adult, change is a scary thing, let alone for a teenager. If you notice your child feeling anxious or worried, try these tips:

• Be patient and listen to your child’s fears and concerns, and take them seriously. It’s not just a matter of telling them to ‘calm down’- it’s not that easy.

• Positive thoughts lessen fear or worry. Replace “I can’t do this” with “I will do the best I can.”

• Make sure they attend their transition visits, this is the time to become familiar with their surroundings and form new friendships.

• If beginning to feel anxious, practice some deep breathing.

• Keep talking about their feelings. Encourage your child to talk with you, or someone you or your child trusts.

• Talk about the positives of starting high school. New opportunities/subjects/ friendships.

• Put their concerns on a scale of 1 -10. Ten is the worst possible thing that could happen. It helps to see that their worry may not be as serious as they first thought.

• Visit the school grounds to familiarise themselves with their new surroundings.

• If they need to take public transport to and from school, plan to travel the route a few times together for added confidence.

• Be prepared to seek help or support for your child if they are struggling.

• Have them speak to family or friends who have recently begun high School, and talk over any fears or concerns they may have.

• Above all, lots and lots of love and hugs!

All the bestKarin Williams (PCW)

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School Banking News Please note there will be no school banking next Wednesday 31st October as our school banking volunteer will be away. Any deposits received will be held over to the following week.

Room 7: Sharing learning with

our Philippine buddies

During 2018, we have been sharing our learning with

A. Mabini Elementary, our Philippine sister school.

Classes in both schools have enjoyed seeing pictures of the different activities and celebrations involving our buddy students. We have

learnt that we have a lot in common!

Top right: A. Mabini students celebrating their school

Foundation Day.

Right: Room 7 talking about Harmony Day.

During term 2, Room 7 students began a design and technology unit with a challenge to build a structure that would hold a book above a table. We only had 20 minutes and limited marshmallows and tooth picks. Our Philippine buddies had a go too! We noticed that they drew a plan of

their designs, which we learnt is part of the design process.

Indigenous Cultures

Room 7 students have been sharing about Australia’s

indigenous cultures with their Philippine buddies and learning

about the Philippine’s indigenous people.

Right: Students showing pictures they coloured using the

Aboriginal cross hatching method.

Middle right: Students making videos of some Kaurna greetings.

Below: Students playing Kaurna games outside.

Below right: Students making videos to share about

Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.

You may not have a ‘teen’ yet but these apps can easily be discovered and added to unprotected, unmonitored devices. To read more about what each of these apps do and why they may be dangerous please follow the link https://bit.ly/2EEfuHK to the Family Zone blog. Feedback from parents that have taken up our free Family Zone offer is positive and have assisted families to reset boundaries and have positive conversations about online habits. Visit http://www.familyzone.com.au/athelstone-sa to find out more about our partnership with Family Zone and how we can work together to protect our children online

Providing a quality lifestyle

Parking Around Schools – No Stopping versus No Parking

No Stopping Drivers must NOT STOP during indicated times for any reason in an area marked No Stopping, No Standing, as a Bike Lane or a Bus Zone or anywhere marked with a solid yellow line.

No Parking Some schools have drop off and pick up (kiss n drop, kiss and ride, pick up/drop off) zones.

These are No Parking Zones during certain times that can be used for immediate drop off and pick up of passengers if these conditions are adhered to:

• The driver must always remain within 3 metres of the vehicle

• Drivers are only permitted to stop for 2 minutes to drop and pick up passengers

• No Parking is only for the times indicated and outside of that time it is unrestricted parking unless otherwise indicated

• In the afternoons, arrive after the bell has gone and allow time for your child to reach the No Parking Zone. If your child is not waiting to be collected DO NOT STOP, instead continue to circulate around and approach the No Parking Zone again.

• If you need to walk your child into school then you must park elsewhere.

“No Parking” Zones provide a safe place for children to be dropped off and picked up and allow for high turnover of vehicles. It works, if everyone follows the rules and does the right thing.

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