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Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment - 1 - STRADBROKE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor, SA 5073 Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment Principal: Tanya Scanlan Telephone: 8337 2861/8337 5349 Student Absence Ph: 8365 5621 Fax: 8337 0041 email: [email protected] website: www.stradsch.sa.edu.au Out of School Hours Care: 8365 5677 Director: Rebecca MacQueen CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A 1 st February, 2018 FAREWELL FROM ANNE LAMONT Dear Stradbroke Families, On the very last day of school last year I accepted a position as an Education Director in DECD. I started my new role in mid-January and am working with schools and preschools in the Tea Tree Gully and Golden Grove areas. It has been a privilege to be the principal for Stradbroke School and part of this great community of children, staff and families for the past 10 years. I have so many wonderful memories of my time at Stradbroke and I am sad to say goodbye. Making the decision to leave Stradbroke was never going to be easy however as Dr Seuss once wrote “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened”. Stradbroke will always be a very special place for me. From the koalas, kangaroos and echidnas that are visitors to our yard to the amazing students who demonstrate courage and compassion every day and make Stradbroke a great place to grow and learn. I know that Tanya with the support of Greg, Sarah, Kylie, Rachel and Sara will continue to provide high quality leadership for Stradbroke. Being a part of the Stradbroke leadership team has been incredibly rewarding and I take this opportunity to acknowledge their absolute commitment to Stradbroke and the genuine support they provide for all children, staff and families. Thank you also to Anona and Kathy in the front office, as the first point of contact, in person or over the phone, they deliver the highest standards of service and because of this create the environment that allows other staff to also deliver their best. The modern day school is a collection of services and programs working in harmony to create a place where children are safe, happy and learning. Thank you to Kate in the canteen, Bec in OSHC and to the support staff who provide specific programs to support children’s learning and wellbeing. Thank you to our Governing Council for their support and contribution to Stradbroke. They are a dedicated, energetic and committed group of parents and represent our school community with care and warmth. In the first part of this year the Governing Council will be involved in the process of recruiting the next tenured principal. We are also fortunate to have an amazing staff team at Stradbroke and I thank them all for their support and professionalism over the years. They are truly committed to providing the best possible environment for children and to being creative and collaborative in their work. Being appointed to this new role happened so quickly at the end of last year that I didn’t have the opportunity to farewell students and families. I will be at the R-7 assembly tomorrow to say thank you and farewell to our amazing students. Please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for an amazing decade of learning and I look forward to keeping up with school news. Anne Lamont 2018 FEBRUARY Fri 2 nd Whole School Assembly 9.00am Tues 6 th Acquaintance Night (R-7) Fri 9 th R-2 Assembly 9.00am Fri 16 th Yr 3-7 Assembly 9.00am Tues 20 th Growth & Development Family Night Fri 23 rd R-2 Assembly 9.00am Mon 26 th Pupil Free Day Wed 28 th Yr 6/7 Aquatics (Group 1) MARCH Fri 2 nd Yr 3-7 Assembly 9.00am Fri 9 th R-2 Assembly 9.00am Mon 12 th Public Holiday – Adelaide Cup Fri 16 th Yr 3-7 Assembly Mon 19 th –Fri 23rd Parent/Teacher/Student interviews Fri 23 rd R-2 Assembly 9.00am Mon 26 th Yr 6/7 Aquatics – (Group 2) Fri 30 th Public Holiday – Good Friday APRIL Mon 2 nd Public Holiday – Easter Monday Tues 3 rd -Mon 9 th Yr 2-3 Swimming – ARC Fri 6 th R-2 Assembly 9.00am Fri 13 th Whole school Assembly 11.30am Early Dismissal 12.00 noon TERM DATES FOR 2018 29 th January - 13 th April 30 th April – 6 th July 23 rd July – 28 th September 15 th October – 14 th December Pupil Free Days Monday 26 th February Monday 30 th April Tuesday 12 th June Friday 26 th October School Closure Day Friday 31 st August

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Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment - 1 -

STRADBROKE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor, SA 5073

Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment Principal: Tanya Scanlan

Telephone: 8337 2861/8337 5349 Student Absence Ph: 8365 5621

Fax: 8337 0041

email: [email protected]

website: www.stradsch.sa.edu.au

Out of School Hours Care: 8365 5677

Director: Rebecca MacQueen

CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

1st February, 2018

FAREWELL FROM ANNE LAMONT

Dear Stradbroke Families,

On the very last day of school last year I accepted a

position as an Education Director in DECD. I started my

new role in mid-January and am working with schools

and preschools in the Tea Tree Gully and Golden Grove

areas.

It has been a privilege to be the principal for Stradbroke

School and part of this great community of children,

staff and families for the past 10 years. I have so many

wonderful memories of my time at Stradbroke and I am sad to say goodbye.

Making the decision to leave Stradbroke was never going to be easy however

as Dr Seuss once wrote “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it

happened”. Stradbroke will always be a very special place for me. From the

koalas, kangaroos and echidnas that are visitors to our yard to the amazing

students who demonstrate courage and compassion every day and make

Stradbroke a great place to grow and learn.

I know that Tanya with the support of Greg, Sarah, Kylie, Rachel and Sara will

continue to provide high quality leadership for Stradbroke. Being a part of the

Stradbroke leadership team has been incredibly rewarding and I take this

opportunity to acknowledge their absolute commitment to Stradbroke and

the genuine support they provide for all children, staff and families. Thank

you also to Anona and Kathy in the front office, as the first point of contact,

in person or over the phone, they deliver the highest standards of service and

because of this create the environment that allows other staff to also deliver

their best.

The modern day school is a collection of services and programs working in

harmony to create a place where children are safe, happy and learning. Thank

you to Kate in the canteen, Bec in OSHC and to the support staff who provide

specific programs to support children’s learning and wellbeing. Thank you to

our Governing Council for their support and contribution to Stradbroke. They

are a dedicated, energetic and committed group of parents and represent our

school community with care and warmth. In the first part of this year the

Governing Council will be involved in the process of recruiting the next

tenured principal.

We are also fortunate to have an amazing staff team at Stradbroke and I

thank them all for their support and professionalism over the years. They are

truly committed to providing the best possible environment for children and

to being creative and collaborative in their work.

Being appointed to this new role happened so quickly at the end of last year

that I didn’t have the opportunity to farewell students and families. I will be

at the R-7 assembly tomorrow to say thank you and farewell to our amazing

students. Please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for an amazing

decade of learning and I look forward to keeping up with school news.

Anne Lamont

2018

FEBRUARY

Fri 2nd Whole School Assembly 9.00am

Tues 6th Acquaintance Night (R-7)

Fri 9th R-2 Assembly 9.00am

Fri 16th Yr 3-7 Assembly 9.00am

Tues 20th Growth & Development Family

Night

Fri 23rd R-2 Assembly 9.00am

Mon 26th Pupil Free Day

Wed 28th Yr 6/7 Aquatics (Group 1)

MARCH

Fri 2nd Yr 3-7 Assembly 9.00am

Fri 9th R-2 Assembly 9.00am

Mon 12th Public Holiday – Adelaide Cup

Fri 16th Yr 3-7 Assembly

Mon 19th–Fri 23rd Parent/Teacher/Student interviews

Fri 23rd R-2 Assembly 9.00am

Mon 26th Yr 6/7 Aquatics – (Group 2)

Fri 30th Public Holiday – Good Friday

APRIL

Mon 2nd Public Holiday – Easter Monday

Tues 3rd-Mon 9th Yr 2-3 Swimming – ARC

Fri 6th R-2 Assembly 9.00am

Fri 13th Whole school Assembly 11.30am

Early Dismissal 12.00 noon

TERM DATES FOR 2018 29th January - 13th April

30th April – 6th July

23rd July – 28th September

15th October – 14th December

Pupil Free Days Monday 26th February

Monday 30th April

Tuesday 12th June

Friday 26th October

School Closure Day Friday 31st August

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WELCOME

Welcome back to the 2018 school year and a very warm

welcome to our 127 new students and their families and our

new staff. We also welcome our new staff Jim Cove, Rachel

Pope, Sheryl King, Sophie Mintz, Christiana Cerella, Peter Vella,

Morgan May and Bec Williams.

We farewell and thank Jean McGuire who has been our

Business Manager for the past 10 years.

The school leadership team for 2018 is:

Principal: Tanya Scanlan

Deputy Principals: Sara Scott and Greg Johnston

IB Senior Leader: Sarah Button

Counsellor: Kylie Shipard

Business Manager: TBA

This week classes and teachers have been focussing on

reinforcing the 5 concepts from Play is the Way – please read

the newsletter insert for more details about KidsMatter Week

for 2018.

The first newsletter of the school year is distributed as a paper

version to all families. After this the Stradbroke School

newsletter is distributed to families through the Skoolbag App,

Email distribution and also available on the school website.

Families can request a paper copy of the school newsletter.

Please complete and return the attached form if your family

would like to receive a paper copy each fortnight for 2018. A

new request form needs to be completed each year.

The Stradbroke School priorities for 2018 are:

• Social & Emotional Learning – supporting and engaging

children to develop self-regulation and positive

relationships with their peers. Managing emotions is

central to positive wellbeing therefore socially competent

children learn how to manage many emotions including

joy, fear, anxiety, anger and sadness.

• STEM – engaging children in Science, Technology,

Engineering & Mathematics with a focus on digital

technologies including coding and robotics.

• Independent Reading – developing confident and

competent readers through targeted teaching and

consistent practice at home and school.

CLASSES 2018

Class Teachers

Reception Jordan O’Malley

Lia Bearzotti

Vanessa D’Angelica

Matt Wilks

Speech & Language Class

Anne Pennifold/Sue Keogh

Year 1 Morgan May

Sue Thalbourne

Jan Sillett/Rosalie Yeend

Gillian Cockburn

Jim Cove

Year 2 Lucy Cameron

Sera Smith

Christiana Cerella

Carol Schofield/Sue Keogh

Year 3 Sheryl King

Lezanne Rademeyer

Vince Condina

Josh McGuire

Year 4 Paul Byford

Bec Williams

Kaye Smyth

Year 4/5 Anna Bartlett

Year 5 Rachel Pope

Peter Vella

Ela Pickering/Olivia Crinion

Sophie Mintz

Year 6 Rino Tranfa

Jane Angove

Year 6/7 Eli Awwad

Anja Rees/Karen Corbett

Year 7 Shae Perilli

Heidi Harding

Specialist Teachers

Library Emma Green

Tali DeLacy

Italian Language

Anna-Maria Cavuoto

Lucia Baldino

Performing Arts/Choir

Penny Kitchen

PE Kay Mathie

Kylie Shipard

Jaz Taylor

Science Belinda Laver

Cheryl Hindle

EALD Carly Verhulst

Pete Harrison

JP Reading Support

Carly Verhulst

Ancillary Staff

Student Support: Bev McEgan, Phyl Pupi, Mattia Sfarra,

Kris Giles, Caroline Svanborg, Michelle Hart,

Kirstie Leslie, Nadina Lenzi-Bruno,

Vonnie Gooding, Maria Sfyrios

Resource Centre:

Christina Sapio

IT Systems Manager:

Shaun Falkenberg

Grounds: Barry Mercer, Tom Giordano

Student Services:

Phyllis Ipseftel, Christina Sapio

Administration and Finance:

Anona Burden, Kathy Minuzzo,

Kristen Johnston, Amanda Zbierski

Pastoral Support Worker:

Pamela Hansen

Canteen Manager:

Kate Majewski

School Bus Driver

Michael Keune

SCHOOL & LESSON TIMES

8.30am Teachers on duty in the school yard. Students

who arrive before 8.30am need to book into

Kids’ Zone.

8.40am Classrooms open

8.50am First lesson begins

11.10am Recess

11.30am Recess ends and lessons begin

1pm Lunch play begins

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1.40pm Lunch play ends and lessons begin

3.10pm School day ends

3.30pm All students to have left the school grounds

unless attending Kids’ Zone or sports practice.

We ask students not to return to the school grounds until after

5pm when all sports practices have ended. Siblings must be

supervised by an adult when sports practices are occurring as

they are not the responsibility of the sports coaches.

SKOOLBAG APP

Stradbroke School uses the Skoolbag app to share school news,

newsletters, events calendar, cancellations, school notices,

school information, school timetables, school documents and

much more. In the event of a power failure or school

emergency the Skoolbag app is the quickest way for us to

communicate with families.

Please see the school website www.stradsch.sa.edu.au for

instructions about how to download this app to your device. If

your device is unable to download the app all information

shared through Skoolbag can also be viewed by clicking on the

Skoolbag image on the school website.

YEAR 5 CYBER SAFETY USE AGREEMENT UPDATE

Today, every year 5 student at Stradbroke

School received a Cyber-Safety Use

Agreement for Primary/Middle Years

Students. Please read and understand the

agreement, sign the last page and return

the tear off slip to your child’s teacher by

Friday 9th February.

KIDSMATTER WEEK & SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING

At Stradbroke, the first week of each new school year is ‘Kids

Matter Week’. The purpose of this week is for students, class

groups and staff to have the time and opportunity to build

strong, positive relationships. Research shows that…

“Constructive student/teacher and student/student

relationships have a large and positive impact on students’

health and wellbeing, as well as academic results.”

(www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au).

Throughout Kids Matter Week and over the year, students also

learn about their social and emotional wellbeing and how to

be positive members of a class, school and wider society. This

includes taking part in games and lessons centred around the

5 Play is the Way key concepts of:

� It takes great strength to be sensible;

� Be brave, participate to progress;

� Pursue your personal best, no matter who you work

with;

� Have good reasons for the things you say and do;

� And the ‘Golden Rule’ – Treat others as you would like

them to treat you.

These concepts have been embedded within student learning

at Stradbroke since 2016 and are now in their third year. This

year we will be deepening this social and emotional learning

(SEL) to include Virtues Education. The aim of Virtues

Education is to create truly empathetic individuals. The virtues

that children will be focusing on during 2018 will be:

� Good manners

� Friendliness

� Courage

� Persistence/resilience

� Tolerance/acceptance

� Compassion.

Newsletters over the year will provide further updates and

information on SEL and Virtues Education.

Kylie Shipard

Stradbroke Wellbeing Leader

EARLY MORNING ARRIVALS

Students are allowed to start arriving at school from 8:30am.

Students who arrive before 8:30am must be booked into Kids’

Zone. Students who are on the school grounds before 8.30am

will be taken to Kids’ Zone and families will be sent an invoice.

This is duty of care issue as there are not teachers on duty prior

to 8:30am.

Classrooms will be opened at 8:40am and students may enter

the buildings to put away their bags, talk to the teacher and

get organised for the day. Music is played at 8:48am followed

by a siren at 8.50am indicating that classes are commencing

and all students need to be in their classrooms ready to start.

ACQUAINTANCE NIGHT 2018

Rec-Yr 7 classes: Tuesday 6th February

6.00-6.30pm R-2 parents meet in classrooms

6.45-7.15pm R-2 & 6/7 parents meet specialist staff in the

Resource Centre

6.30-7.00pm Yr 3-5 parents meet in classrooms

7.15-7.30pm Yr 3-5 parents meet specialist staff in the

Resource Centre

7.00-7.30pm Yr 6/7 parents meet in the staffroom

Child care can be provided in Kids’ Zone at a cost of $3.00 per

child per session or $10 per family of 4 children or more. Fee

to be paid as you sign in. Booking is essential to ensure correct

staff/adult/child ratio. Bookings close 12.00pm Monday 5th

February at the latest.

(Please phone Kids’ Zone on 8365 5677).

WEATHER POLICY

At Stradbroke we have a hot weather policy for days over 38°C.

When the forecast maximum temperature is over 35°C daily

fitness will be before 10am and after school sport training

sessions are cancelled. The temperature is checked on the

Bureau of Meteorology website just before recess and lunch

and if the temperature is 38°C or higher all children remain in

their classrooms for the recess and lunch breaks.

RESOURCE CENTRE

Welcome back to the school library for 2018. Our staff team

remains the same as last year with two Teacher Librarians:

Emma Green, who will be supporting Reception-Year 4 classes

and Tali de Lacy, supporting Year 5-7 classes. Christina Sapio is

our Library Technician.

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Some reminders about Library ‘need to knows’: • All students have access to the school library on a weekly

basis for borrowing with their class. Borrowing and

returning can also be done most mornings 8.30-8.50am

and afternoons 3.10-3.30pm. If the library is unattended

there is a sign displayed and borrowing will need to be

done another time, however returns can still be posted

through the return slot. Most classes also have a returns

box in their classroom that is sent over regularly. • Reception – Year 2 students must have a library bag to be

able to borrow. These bags provide greater protection for

the books as well as making it easier to carry books to and

from the library. Our general rule is ‘No bag, no

borrowing’. All reception students, as well as Year 1 and 2

students new to the school, receive a complimentary bag.

If bags are then lost it is the responsibility of families to

replace them. • Students who have returned from holidays with overdue

books still on their borrowing cards will be restricted to

borrowing one book at a time until this matter is resolved. • Different year levels have different borrowing limits.

Reception, Year 1 and 2 students can borrow 2 books each

week. Year 3-5 students we generally encourage no more

than 4 at a time but will increase it when needing music

texts or similar items. Year 6 and 7 students can have up

to 8 books with dictionaries and other text books included

in this limit. Year 7 students who left the school last year without returning

all their resources have received invoices to be paid, and we

appreciate these resources being returned or paid for.

STRADBROKE RECYCLED

A Second-hand Uniform Stall will be held on Friday 16 February

(week 3) from 8:30-9:00am in the quadrangle.

Most items are available for a gold-coin donation, except for:

- polar fleece jumpers with school logo and two-tone school

tops ($5) and two-tone track jackets ($10)

All proceeds go directly to the school. Thank you to all the

families who have already generously donated items for sale.

Donations of good quality, clean uniform items with logos on

and nametags off are always gratefully received and can be left

in the hamper outside the cashier’s office. Keep the goodwill

going Stradbroke!

PIANO LESSONS

There are still a couple of spots open for piano lessons in 2018

during school hours. Accepting students from year 2 onwards.

Students learn to read music, keyboard, performance and

theory skills using fun contemporary method materials in a

weekly lesson with a qualified and experienced teacher and

state examiner. Learn for fun and participate in performances,

or take it more seriously and do exams. Call Yvette Baer on

8251 4765 for more information or visit

www.baerpianostudio.com.au

TRAFFIC MONITORS

Week 2 am Bethany Heyer, Oxford Katakasi, Savannah

Lyell

pm Joanna Papastamouli, Marco Totani,

Matilda Jewell

Week 3 am Mikayla Partick, Chris Wen, Tsamaya

Gooding

pm Tylor Pahl, Dakota Parish-Ryan, Pippa

Hansen

CANTEEN

Welcome to 2018, I hope everyone has had a wonderful

summer!

MENU: We are excited to start 2018 with the Qkr! by

mastercard online ordering app. I hope everyone has had the

chance to download it to their mobile devices, if it doesn't

appear in your "store" or please try the following link:

www.qkr.mastercard.com/store in a search engine if you

encounter any problems, please call into the canteen. For

families who would like to continue ordering via the bag

system, the new term 1, 2018 menu is available on the schools

website and skoolbag app.

MENU PRICES: At the end of 2017, there was a review of the

canteen menu prices, and several changes have been made.

This is due to prices increases by our suppliers that we are no

longer able to absorb. We appreciate your understanding.

FRIDAY TREAT DAYS: This term we will

be offering Sushi every Friday as a lunch

order and over the counter at recess,

Chicken OR Tuna, $1-50 per piece.

PANCAKE WEEK: This year pancake

week will be in week 3. A Pancake, Honey and Ice cream for

$2.00 served daily at recess time from

Monday 12th until Friday 16th

February. We hope all the students

enjoy this very popular treat. If anyone

is available to help serve at recess (11

until 11-30am) please let me know. It

would be a fantastic to have at least three volunteers on each

day.

VOLUNTEER ROSTER: Thank you to the wonderful volunteers

who have already offered to help in the canteen this term. We

have unfortunately lost some regular helpers due to children

leaving Stradbroke School or work commitments. It is because

of the support of the school community which allows us to

offer such a variety of food at recess and lunch. We provide

you with lunch, coffee/tea and it is a wonderful way to meet

new parents, learn about the school and watch your child at

play. The students love seeing their mum, dad or grandparents

in the canteen. If anyone is able to help, even one day a term,

please let me know.

WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ICEBLOCKS: The canteen will be

open once again in term 1 on a Wednesday from 3.10pm-

3.30pm for the sale of slushies and ice blocks. I would

appreciate any parental help during those times!

Thank you,

Kate Majewski, Canteen Manager

SPORTS

BASKETBALL

All Basketball teams are now full for Term 1 & 2. Registrations

were due on 8th December 2017.

CRICKET

Cricket registration forms are due tomorrow, Friday 2nd

February. Please see Phyllis in Student Services for a

registration form. Cricket season is Term 1 and continues in

Term 4.

STRADBROKE SCHOOL ELECTIVES

SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS

The Stradbroke School newsletter is distributed to families through the Skoolbag App, an email distribution

list and is also available on the school website. Families can request a paper copy of the school newsletter.

Please complete and return the attached form by Tuesday 13th February if your family would like to request

a paper copy of the school newsletter for 2018. A new request form needs to be completed each year.

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REQUEST FOR A PAPER COPY OF SCHOOL NEWSLETTER FOR 2018

PLEASE RETURN TO THE FRONT OFFICE BY TUESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY

� In 2018 please provide a paper copy of the school newsletter for my family:

Child/ren’s names and classes

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Parent signature: ……………………………………………………… Date: ………………………/……/2018

Stradbroke School Gymnastics Gym will be recommencing on

Thursday 8th February 2018

6.30-7.30pm

7.30-8.30pm

There are a few vacancies in the 7.30pm class.

Please contact Kylie on 0413 189 252 if you are

interested.

Email on [email protected]

How can I help to develop the IB learner profiles in my child? Part 1

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded students who help to

create a better and more peaceful world. At Stradbroke we explore the development of

these 10 attributes across all facets of the school day. Below are some suggestions of how

you, as a parent, can continue to work on these attributes at home.

Balanced – students who are balanced are healthy and are aware that eating

properly, getting enough sleep and exercising are important in their lives.

• Encourage your child to participate in a wide variety of structure activities.

• Discuss the food groups with your child. Spend a few minutes during

mealtime deciding if what your family is eating is a balanced meal.

Caring - students who are caring what people around them to be happy and are

sensitive to their needs.

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

• Reduce, reuse and recycle – an opportunity for your child to be mindful and

care about the environment.

Communicator – students who are communicators are able to think and

communicate in more than on language. They can express their ideas by speaking,

drawing and writing.

• Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends by writing

letters, using the phone, skyping or sending an email.

Courageous – students who are courageous will try new things.

• If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to

attempt it and then reflect on both whether they liked the activity and how

it felt to try something new.

Inquirer – students who are inquirers are curious about the world. They love learning

and discovering new things and will carry this love of learning with them throughout

life.

• Encourage areas of your child’s interest by visiting the library to borrow books

that explore these topics.

• Model being an inquirer. Admit when you don’t know the answer to a

problem or a question and seek out answers in front of your child.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Each year we practice Emergency Drills

(evacuations and invacuations) so that we have

procedures in place to respond quickly and carefully

to a variety of situations. We have four types of

emergency drills and these are practised at least

once each year. Class teachers discuss with their

classes the types of emergency drills and talk about

what they will do as a class. The specific day and

time of an emergency drill cannot be notified in

advance. The drills also include all staff and any

visitors on site at the time of the drill. The four types

of drills we practise are:

1. Evacuation – on site: A series of short blasts of

the siren is used to alert all adults and children

on site to evacuate to the oval. This type of

emergency drill could be used for an internal

fire.

2. Evacuation – off site: A series of short blasts of

the siren followed by an announcement is used

to alert adults and children on site to evacuate

to the Rostrevor Tennis Club Courts. This type

of emergency drill could be used if we were

advised to evacuate by emergency services e.g.

a creek flood

3. Invacuation – shelter in place: A continuous

blast of the siren followed by an

announcement to stay inside buildings is used

to alert all adults and children to stay inside or

to move inside the nearest building. This type

of emergency drill could be used if there was a

fire in the hills and smoke was blowing over the

school. A few years ago we also used this drill

when there was a kangaroo in the school

grounds. During this drill people can move

around inside buildings.

4. Invacuation – Precautionary Building

Confinement: A continuous blast of the siren

followed by the announcement “LOCK DOWN”

is used to alert all adults and children to stay

inside or to move inside the nearest building.

Once inside they must stay down on the floor,

away from windows and doors, turn off lights

and close blinds. This type of drill is used if

there is an extreme violent threat.

After we practise each drill feedback is collected

from staff to identify any issues with the procedure

and improvements are made. All drills include a roll

call to ensure that all students, staff and visitors are

accounted for.

POWER FAILURES

In the case of a school wide power failure (which

thankfully happens very rarely) we lose access to

our phone and computer systems. In this situation

the only way we can communicate to school

families is through the Skoolbag app as we are able

to access this through an iPad and post messages

for school families. If you have not yet downloaded

the Skoolbag app to your phone or tablet we

encourage you to do this so that you have access to

the latest information sent from the school.

Information about how to download the Skoolbag

app is available on the school website.

RAN VOLUNTEER INDUCTION TRAINING

As part of the child protection policies it is now a requirement of The Department of Education and Child

Development (DECD) that all volunteers in schools complete the Responding to Abuse and Neglect education and

care induction for volunteers. The workshop will cover important topics such as: Child protection, duty of care,

confidentiality requirements, work health and safety and DCSI criminal history screening check.

It is important to understand that anyone who wishes to volunteer at Stradbroke School needs to attend a volunteer

induction workshop. As of term 2 2015, only volunteers who are trained and have a DCSI criminal history screening

check will be able to support students or activities at Stradbroke School. The workshop is free and you will receive a

certificate to confirm that you have completed the training.

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VOLUNTEER INDUCTION WORKSHOP 2018

Please return to the Front Office by Tuesday 13th February

Parent/Caregiver/Volunteer Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. (Please print)

Phone number: ……………………………………………………………..

I wish to attend the workshop on:

Friday 16th February 9.00am – 11.00am.

OR

Friday 18th May 9.00am – 11.00am

Sessio : Where Did We Co e Fro suita le for Re eptio to Year stude ts

Co e i g at . p a d o ludi g at . p

FAMILY EVENING: Perso al a d So ial Develop e t

Strad roke S hool

Tuesday, Fe ruary th, : p

Strad roke S hool Staffroo

Prese ter: Kidz Biz Ed—Sarah Trussell

Bri g our hildre alo g for a e e i g of fu a d lear i g. See the gro i their o fort a d k o ledge of hat a e a tri k topi . Desig ed to e fu , i for ati e a d eas to u dersta d, these highl i tera ti e sessio s ill pro ide stude ts a d their pare ts / are pro iders ith a i trodu tio to

asi perso al a d so ial de elop e t edu atio ; traditio all k o as the fa ts of life .

Sessio : What s Happe i g To Us suita le for Year to stude ts

Co e i g at . p a d o ludi g at . p

M ths A out Where Ba ies Co e Fro

The Birth Pro ess

Fertilizatio

The 9 Mo th Foetal De elop e t

Co eptio

Pu ert Ph si al a d E otio al

Bod I age a d Media I flue es

Pare t Issues

Peer pressure

Atte d o e or oth sessio s

$ per fa il PAY ADMISSION AT THE DOOR

At the e d of ea h sessio , a list of re o e ded a d age–appropriate ooks for oth stude ts a d pare ts ill e pro ided ith details of a North Adelaide ookstore hi h offers a % dis ou t arra ge e t e lusi e to Kidz Biz Ed o l

KIDZ BIZ ED BOOKING FORM Please return this slip to Anona in the Front Office or your child ’s teacher

Please indicate which sessions you are attending Sessio Re -Yr . - . p u er: ………... Sessio Yr - . - . p u er: ………… Co ta t Na e ______________________________