Issue 15, 3 June 2016

St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School Inc. A Co-educational Anglican Primary School ABN 93 863 669 897

39 Partridge Street, Glenelg SA 5045 administration@spw.sa.edu.au www.spw.sa.edu.au

Telephone (08) 8295 4317 Facsimile (08) 8295 2820 Absentee Line (08) 7221 6221

OSHC 0411 298 878 Camp Australia Admissions (08) 7221 6217 Feedback to the Principal hlindquist@spw.sa.edu.au

From the Deputy Principal When looking back as one does when writing this article, I am drawn to a couple of specific events. Firstly the Instrumental Music Evenings held over the last two Tuesday evenings where around 120 of our students performed; not to mention the range of instruments including the accordion and tuba. It was wonderful to see the students from Years 1 to 7 perform with such confidence. This was a unique opportunity to see the growing talents of our musicians and observe the progression and skills developing over time in the wonderfully supportive environment of St Margaret’s Chapel. Thank you to the staff and instrumental teachers. Secondly I had the opportunity to watch a number of the soccer matches last Saturday and I couldn’t help but be impressed with the students’ exemplary sporting behaviours, trying their best, and simply enjoying playing with their peers. Thank you to the parents who have supported our sporting teams by way of managing, assisting with the barbecue etc. This week has also seen further opportunities that the Senior students have embraced by representing SPW; on Monday in the SAPSASA District Netball and Football (AFL) and yesterday in SAPSASA Knockout Soccer and Netball. Once again, the feedback we received about the way our students conduct themselves is a credit to our school community. It is great to see so many children taking up the opportunities presented to them and giving their all in their chosen endeavours. This week’s Chapel Service was a special Communion Service which linked with the theme of National Reconciliation Week. We were fortunate to have Bishop Chris lead us yesterday; he was South Australia’s first Aboriginal Anglican Bishop and only the third Bishop of Aboriginal descent in Australia. Until next time, have a wonderful weekend and keep warm.

Simon Theel National Reconciliation Week Dear God, We ask you to forgive us for taking over the Aboriginal lands. We thank you for the Kaurna people whose land SPW stands on. Thank you for National Reconciliation Week. We pray that everyone who lives here will be reconciled, and that all Australians will come together in peace. Amen

Inside this issue From the Deputy Principal National Reconciliation

Week Chaplain’s Chat ThinkUKnow—Cyber Safety

Education Program Canteen Sports News PFA SPW/PFA Parent Evenings Uniform Shop Donations

Update The Week Ahead

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Chaplain’s Chat PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION Preparation for Communion classes for pupils who have signed up began in the Chapel on Friday 3 June from 2.30-3.00pm and will continue at the same time in Weeks 6, 7 and 8. Classes are for pupils only. Parents and other significant persons in the students’ lives will be welcome at the Service in Week 9 when they will be admitted to Communion. CHAPEL SERVICES Yesterday we were honoured to welcome Bishop Chris McLeod to lead our Communion Service for National Reconciliation Week. Bishop Chris was South Australia’s first Aboriginal Anglican Bishop. He reminded us that reconciliation involves everyone in Australia working together to build friendship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The Year 6s will lead the Chapel Service next week on the theme of “Change and transformations”. Everyone is welcome.

Mother Julia Denny-Dimitriou School Chaplain

ThinkUKnow—Cyber Safety Education Program Were you able to attend the recent ThinkUKnow presentation at SPW? If you were I’m sure you will agree it was a great opportunity to learn more about the online environment and how we can help our children be safe responsible users of technology. We have few booklets left, so if you were unable to attend and would like one please let us know. Email kschaumloffel@spw.sa.edu.au. The booklet is also available online http://thinkuknow.org.au/site/sites/thinkuknow.org.au.site/files/Factsheets/TUK_Parents_Booklet.pdf The ThinkUknow website is a great resource with many fact sheets which include frequently asked questions. Today we share a link to the fact sheet Facebook for Parents. http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/sites/thinkuknow.org.au.site/files/Factsheets/FBFSP_2016%20Parents%20Facebook%20Factsheet.pdf ThinkUKnow Australia is a cyber safety education program that educates parents, carers and teachers of how people are using technology, the challenges they may face online, and how to help them overcome these in a safe and ethical way.

Karen Schaumloffel Development Officer

Canteen Thank you to Sandy Wallace and Jo Mintern for your assistance in the Canteen this week; it has been very much appreciated. SPORTS DAY Sports day is fast approaching and to celebrate we are offering a wonderfully coloured cupcake in your team’s House colour. This offer is available on our Qkr! app, and can be ordered up to Thursday 23 June, with the cupcakes being delivered to classrooms on Monday 27 June in time for recess. Don’t miss out. Please refer to the flyer later in this newsletter. Sports News SPORTS FIXTURES Please note that fixtures may be subject to change, therefore it is advisable to check the appropriate website and communicate with your Team Manager, and/or refer to the Skoolbag links.

Simon Theel

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Huw Bowen hbowen@spw.sa.edu.au 0481 133 295

PFA MONDAY BARBECUES Thanks for everyone's support. We are looking for help from the Year 2s and 4s this term; without our amazing parent helpers the barbecue simply cannot run. Please either add your name to the list on the shelter shed window, or email the PFA. The BBQ has been a sell out the last 3 weeks even though we keep increasing the kilos of sausages that we buy. We appreciate the volunteers who are giving up their time to cook the sausages. YEARS 3, 4, 5 SOCIAL EVENING—WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE, 6.00-7.30pm Please save the date. School Council and the PFA are inviting the Year 3, 4, and 5 parents to a social event. You will no doubt by now have received your invitation via email. This is a terrific opportunity to catch up with other parents who we don’t always get a chance to in our busy lives. RSVP is 3 June. COFFEE VAN Don’t forget to stop by the coffee van on Fridays, 8.15-9.00am near the JP play equipment (Cudmore Building). Great time for a coffee and chat. ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS A new book commenced on Wednesday 1 June—it’s not too late to purchase one. The PFA are offering ‘fundraising with Entertainment’. 2016/2017 Entertainment Books are available for sale at $65, providing over $20,000 of value. You can order books or digital membership online at https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/ order books/160p940, or purchase a book at the Finance Office. $13 from each book/membership sold goes to the PFA funds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sharon or the PFA. Thank you for your support. CONTACT pfa@spw.sa.edu.au

SPW/PFA 2016 Parent Evenings Throughout the year the Principal on behalf of the School Council and the Parents and Friends Association will invite families to join us at SPW for year level social events. They will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and be introduced to different areas around the school that will be used as the venue. TERM 2 Year 3, 4 and 5 Social Evening Wednesday 8 June 2016 Year 6 and 7 Centre, Gillam Building 6.00pm - 7.30pm Drinks and finger food supplied Further details will be provided

TERM 3 Year 6 and 7 Social Evening Wednesday 21 September 2016

TERM 4 Year 1 and 2 Social Evening Wednesday 26 October 2016 The ‘no cost’ events are supported by the School Council, Parents and Friends Association, Tuckers Natural and Yalumba wines. We have sent an email via parent mail for the Tucker’s Natural #Crackers Up Club as they have generously supplied their products in support of these events. Yalumba Winery has also been generous is donating a selection of their wines for all of the events. Thank you to our sponsors.

Karen Schaumloffel Development Officer

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Uniform Shop Donations Update A big THANK YOU to all who donated their old logo uniforms. This is a photo of the uniforms which were delivered today to Edinburgh to add to the Container of Hope for shipment overseas.

Tiona Ryan Uniform Shop Manager

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fr iday

Canteen

NO HELP REQUIRED HELP REQUIRED HELP REQUIRED SANDY WALLACE

HELP REQUIRED

School

Uniform Shop Hours 1.30pm-4.00pm

Excursion, 1EB, 1LH Wipe out Waste - Holdfast Bay, 10.40am

Excursion, 1JP, 1MR Wipe out Waste - Holdfast Bay, 11.45am

Uniform Shop Hours 1.30pm-4.00pm

Principal’s Tour, 9.00am Assembly, Years 4-7,

Year 5 Led—2.30pm

Uniform Shop Hours 8.00am-10.00am

Playgroup (Nutter Thomas) - 9.00am

Year 3, 4, 5 School Council/PFA Parent Social Evening, 6.00-7.30pm, Year 6-7 Centre, Gillam Building

Uniform Shop Hours 8.00am-9.00am 1.30pm—4.00pm

Chapel Service—Year 6 Led, 8.45am

State SAPSASA Cross Country

Uniform Shop Hours 1.30pm-4.00pm

Year 2 Excursion to Botanic Gardens How plants grow, bus departs SPW at 8.45am, and departs venue at 1.15pm

Extra & Co C

urricular

Show Choir Yrs 3-7 (Music Centre) 8.15-8.55am

SSoE Girls—12.50-1.25pm Games Club F-7—12.50-

1.30pm (The Hub) SSoE Boys Development

Squad—1.30-2.20pm Netball Specialist School,

Development Squad, 1.30-2.20pm

MP Sport 1.30-2.20pm JP Sport 2.25-3.05pm UP Sport—3.20-4.20pm SSoE Senior Boys—3.30-

4.20pm Netball Specialist School

Senior (including Yr 5 training) - 3.20-4.20pm

SPW Band—8.15-8.55am (Music Centre)

Yoga (Yrs 3-7) - 12.50-1.30pm (Baddams)

Lego Club (F-7) -12.50-1.30pm (The Hub)

Chapel Choir—12.50-1.30pm (Chapel)

Junior Musical Rehearsal, 3.15-5.00pm

Run Club—8.15-8.55am (McKenzie Oval)

Junior Choir F-2, 8.15-8.45am (Music Centre)

Chess F-7—12.50-1.30pm (The Hub)

Year 5-7 Netball Matches (after school)

Chapel Choir & Band—8.15-9.30am (Chapel)

Flute Ensemble—12.50-1.30pm (Chapel)

Lego Club (F-7) -12.50-1.30pm (The Hub)

Percussion Ensemble—12.50-1.30pm (Music Suite)

Debating Practice—3.15 - 4.30pm (4NP Classroom)

Years 3-4 Netball Matches (after school)

Beach Run Yrs 3-7—8.15-8.55am (Meet at bottom of Pier Street)

Games Club (F-7)—12.50-1.30pm (The Hub)

Preparation for Communion, 2.30-3.00pm (Chapel)

SRC Yrs 4-7—2.30-3.00pm (Nutter Thomas)

PFA

PFA Sports BBQ—Sausage Sizzle after school, 3.15-4.00pm

Coffee Club, 8.15am-9.00am

2016 Term 2 Week 6 Monday 6 to Friday 10 June

The Week Ahead Contact Us Front Office 8295 4317 administration@spw.sa.edu.au

Student Absentees 7221 6221 absentees@spw.sa.edu.au OSHC 0411 298 878 Camp Australia Finance Office 7221 6229 finance@spw.sa.edu.au Canteen 7221 6216 Rosy Elphick, Manager relphick@spw.sa.edu.au Website spw.sa.edu.au

St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School Inc 39 Partridge Street Glenelg SA 5045 A Co-educational Anglican Primary School

St Peter’s Woodlands is an IB World School

accredited in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP)