DIARY DATES

October

31st Sports Day November 1st Fun on the Fleurieu 8th Gov Council Meeting

NEWSLETTER

Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Safety, Trust

The Parkway, Victor Harbor, SA, 5211 T: 08 85521166 F: 08 85522068 E: dl.0453.info@schools.sa.edu.au www.victorr7.sa.edu.au Follow us on Facebook

Term 4 - Issue 16

On Tuesday the 15th of October Miss Bennett’s year 1 class took a short bus trip down to the Victor Harbor Information Centre. The centre was celebrating its 25th year anniversary and we were lucky enough to be part of their celebration. We performed to the song ‘In a house’ by Rachel de Azevedo Coleman. We sang to the music and also signed many of the lyrics. The song has been an important part of our learning about different ways that people communicate. On our visit we met local Aboriginal artist, Allan Sumner. As part of the launch of the Visitor Centre wall art project, we were then shown a blank wall on the outside of the building, and asked to imagine what could be painted on it. Back at school we each thought about what makes Victor Harbor special to us and those that come to visit. We then drew our own designs of what could be included, to be handed in to the Centre as part of their consultation with people in our community.

Principal: Brenton Robins

Deputy Principal: Julie Kelly

Counsellor: Liz Edwards

CHLOE’S CURLS FOR CANCER

Hi, my name is Chloe Byrne. I hope to donate my ponytail to make wigs for women who have lost their hair from cancer. I have a wish to get lots of students and adults to donate their hair as well. It would be great if you could get involved. Ponytails must be 30cm long Hair must be completely natural and be free of any dye or colour. I hope to organise lots of ponytails to be cut at the school later on in the year, so you have time to grow your hair some more!!! If you are interested you can come and talk to me at school, I’m in Mr Staak’s year 6 class or your parents can talk to my mum or Maureen. All money raised from our ponytails will be donated to the Neurosurgical Research Foundation. The Neurosurgical Research Foundation (NRF) carries out research on the brain and spinal cord. NRF tries to find new treatments and cures for cancer, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries along with many other things. A lot of this research is based in Adelaide. For further information please see me, Chloe Byrne or Maureen Moores at school or you can ring my mum Brenda on 8552 6797 or 0420 783115

SPORTS DAY

Tea, Espresso Coffee, Hot Chocolate and biscuits

available Sports Day Recess and Lunchtime Thursday 31st October

In the VHR7 Friends Room (behind the veggie garden, follow the orange signs)

NEWS FROM THE UNIFORM SHOP

Welcome back to school. We hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. It is now Term 4 and our school uniform policy is every child must wear a hat at school this term. We sell bucket hats and surf hats in sizes small, medium and large that cost $5.00 Hats and iron-on logos are available to buy from the front office if you can’t make it into the uniform shop. We would also like to introduce a new bag to our uniform range. It is a duffel bag that can be used for school excursions or for swimming lessons. It is water resistant, PVC free, with a zip

pocket on the front

with school

logo and backpack straps so it is easy for your child to carry. They cost $10.00

JUNIOR PRIMARY ASSEMBLIES This term, Junior Primary Assembly will be held at the beginning of the day on a Friday. The assembly will commence at 9:15 and go for 30-40 minutes. It will still be held in the old gym. The weeks it will be held are also going to be different. Assemblies will happen as follows: Week 3 Friday 1st November @ 9:15 run by Mrs Vickery Howe’s class Week 5 Friday 15th November @ 9:15 run by Ms Andrea’s class Week 7 Friday 29th November @ 9:15 run by Mrs Crickmar’s class Week 8 Thursday 5th December @ 1:30

Christmas Assembly All classes will do an item

We look forward to the same parent support at this new morning time as we have had in the afternoon. Thank you Julie Kelly and Junior Primary staff

SPORTS DAY THURSDAY 31ST

In case you missed the last newsletter we have repeated the origin of our Sports teams:

Penny – Orange Named after Mrs. Edna Penny who was President of the Welfare Club from 1947 – 1949 and from 1951 – 1953. Until the last few years when her health deteriorated, Mrs. Penny was a regular judge for Gala Day.

Bruce – Green Named after Mr. Stan Bruce, (who was Chairman of the school committee for 15 years, 1936 -1950. Mr. Bruce was a land agent in Victor Harbor.

Jenkins – Yellow Named after Mr. William (Bill) W. Jenkins who was the Mayor of Victor Harbor from 1951 – 1959. Mr. Jenkins was also an elected Member of Parliament, a Member of the State House of Assembly for the District of Stirling, from 1952 until his death in 1963.He operated a carrying business in the town.

Rumbelow – Red Named after Mr. Ken S Rumbelow (born 1902) who was a member of the School Committee for 11 years and served as Chairman for seven years, 1951 – 1957. His son, Bill, was the first House Captain of Rumbelow. Mr. Rumbelow was in several businesses – he had a grocery business in the town, A.M.P. Insurance agent, and was the last owner of the store at Yilki, which operated as a Post Office. This was closed on 30thJune, 1976.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Peter Unsworth, Rueben Moore and Bradley Lintern. They will be representing the school in the Southern SAPSASA District Cricket Championships on the 4th -7th November. Good Luck boys!

FRIENDS OF VHR-7 SCHOOL

Tea and Espresso Coffee morning Friday 1st November

Straight after Junior Primary Assembly

In the VHR7 Friends Room 9:45am (behind the veggie garden, follow

the orange signs)

Come and chat over a cuppa and hear about the results of the KidsMatter Parent and Carer

survey.

VAC SWIM

SA Water VACSWIM is a government funded safety program which allows children to develop the survival skills needed to be confident and competent in the water, in a fun and safe environment. Enrolment information is available at the Front Office.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB OCTOBER 2013

Book orders for October issue are due back at school by Friday 25th October. Please hand money and order forms into the front office.

THE VOICE KIDS

Well done to Emma Dunn who auditioned for ‘The Voice Kids’ on 20th October. She received a participation certificate for her efforts.

CHILDREN AND PERSONAL HYGIENE

Hand hygiene is one of the most simple and effective ways to break the chain of infection. Please remind your children about washing their wash regularly and its’ importance.

STAFF AWARDS

Congratulations to Liz Edwards who was recently recognised by her peers for her excellent contributions to primary school counselling in S.A Also, as mentioned in a previous newsletter Barb Skene and Debra Kutcher were finalist for the 2013 SA Teaching Awards. They attended an award ceremony in the school holidays. Although they were unsuccessful in winning an award in their field, we would again like to congratulate them on their contributions to the school.

Victor Harbor High School

Class of 1993 20 Year Reunion

Saturday 26 October

4pm Tour of the VHHS with Ian Milne.

Meet at the flag pole at the front of the school. 6pm Drinks and tapas dinner at the Anchorage

Function Room. Bookings required for dinner.

Contact Naomi Dixon, Cecily Calaby or Celeste Torok via face book

or the “Victor High 20 year Reunion” event page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/367921429985929/

Dinner bookings need to be made by 18th October via

- cash payment directly to the Anchorage office in named envelope

- online ticket at http://www.stickytickets.com.au/13446

Boat/Jet Ski Marine Licence Exam

Night

$35.00 seats limited - bookings essential Opportunity to sit the exam after hours!

Victor Harbor Primary School, The Parkway Victor Harbor http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&tab=wl – Please park near the drop of zone and enter there, signs will

be up.

Wed 6th November – 6.30 p.m. SHARP start Boating Rule books will be provided when you book in and pay. The books should be studied before arrival. You will be shown a power point presentation (approx 90 Minutes) by our local Marine Safety Officer then sit the exam

which is marked on the night, if you pass you are then accredited and can visit the DTEI Customer Service Centre, and convert this to a full licence.

(There is a licence cost of $34.00) age 16 and above. Rule Books also available at Liberty VH at BP Goolwa.

- Cost for Presentation and Exam $35.00 Pre-booking is essential as numbers are strictly limited. - Refresher $10 (already licensed, but would like to watch the presentation) - Juniors (12-16) $15 welcome to sit the exam for special permit

- (Please ring 1300 363 805 for full details of special permit)

* * YOU MUST BRING: Valid Photo ID to the Exam * *

Presented as community service: Proceeds to VH Primary School Chaplaincy programme; Chaplin Mooreen Moores and the programme designed to cater for the needs of disengaged primary school ystudents. Teacher in charge: Liz Edwards.

PRACTISE THE COMPULSORIES HERE: http://www.ondeck.sa.gov.au/online_quiz/user_interface/compulsory

S.A. is running a program called ‘Dads Read’. It was developed following recent research that highlights the importance of dads reading to their children during their early developmental years, before they start school.

Research confirms reading to children just 10 minutes each day strengthens literacy, models positive behaviour, and builds children's self-esteem about reading (especially for boys). ‘Dads Read’ encourages fathers to invest in your child's future by choosing to read to them each day.

Why is reading together important?

Reading together:

models positive reading behaviour prepares your child to learn to read helps them to develop a love of reading introduces your child to written language opens up new worlds for your child’s imagination and understanding develops reading mileage – the more time spent reading the more reading improves improves your child’s language and listening skills builds social skills and family bonds

1. Read aloud every day

10 minutes of reading aloud every day makes an important difference to your child’s language and literacy development.

3. Talk, play and tell stories to your children

Tell your child stories every day about your day, their family, exciting things you’ve seen or done. Reading, storytelling, talking and play helps your child listen and develop social and language skills.

2. Read anywhere

Read in a variety of places to your child. Read outdoors – in the park, at the beach and on the bus. Just like adults, children enjoy reading in different contexts and times of the day.

4. Read anything!

Storybooks and picture books stimulate imaginations and foster a love of literature. But read recipes, newspapers, brochures, maps and other texts to support your child’s literacy levels in all aspects of their life.

5. Make reading fun

Read stories with enthusiasm! Change voices for different characters and alter the volume of your voice to build excitement.

Stay tuned for the next newsletter for 5 more top tips to help your child’s reading!

For more information visit http://dadsread.org.au

"Be their reading legend.

Reading just 10 minutes each

day makes a difference”.