VOL 20, ISSUE 27 | 5 SEPTEMBER 2018

Grow Strong in Your WeaknessHaving reached the final three weeks of Term 3 in 2018 at St Paul, many of us might be feeling run down. Often our natural preference is to plan out our day to the finest detail, to be prepared for everything that will occur and for all of the jobs that we have to do. But what happens when unexpected things pop up? What happens when things do not turn out as we planned? We may become overwhelmed, discouraged and stressed, feeling weak and unsuccessful.

God reminds us that we should grow strong in our weaknesses.

Each of His children has received different gifts. For some of us that might be abundant strength and stamina, but for many we have been given the humble gift of frailty. This is not a punishment, nor does it mean that we are lacking in faith. On the contrary, our weaknesses urge us to rely on God and trust in Him to get through each day.

God says look to Me and lean on Me rather than on your own understanding, trust Me to guide you and strengthen you as you need.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NLT)

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

I pray that you may all grow strong in your weakness and develop the ability to trust God and depend on Him continually.

Submitted by| Marlise Slade, Year 6 Prac Student

Upcoming EventsWEEK 7THU 6 SEPTEMBER• SAPSASA Athletics

FRI 7 SEPTEMBER• Shed Men

WEEK 9

THU 20 SEPTEMBER• Class Carer Catch Up - Evening

WEEK 10

MON 24 SEPTEMBER• Concert Dress Rehearsal & Photos

TUES 25 SEPTEMBER• Concert Dress Rehearsal• Athletics Metro Champs

WED 26 SEPTEMBER• Concert - Matinee Performance

THURS 27 SEPTEMBER• Concert - Evening Performance

FRI 28 SEPTEMBER• Term 3 Concludes (Optional Day)

INSPIRE photos featured this week:• Special moments of Yvonne Folland

From the PrincipalSPRING IS HEREIt was a pleasure this week to begin Monday in the sunshine greeting families as they arrive for the first school day in Spring. Whilst there may still be some rain to come, the promise of warmer weather can be incredibly revitalising.

With September comes changes to uniform, including the need for students to wear their hats. You will find that teachers are lenient this week, with lots of reminders for students, however next week students must have a hat in order to play at school and SPLASH, and to participate in PE lessons. Please read other important uniform information in this edition of Inspire.

Another important and exciting part of September is the preparation for our Year 1 to 4 concert. Please be sure to note information through Inspire and from your classroom teachers about requirements for concert, from volunteer requests to schedules and costume needs.

STAFFING NEWSIt is with mixed emotions that I share this news with you regarding our much-loved and long-serving Reception teacher, Mrs Yvonne Folland. Yvonne announced to staff last week that she will be retiring at the end of this year. I know that Mrs Folland has been an important part of school transition, school life, and basketball development for many of our students, past and present, including parents of current students. We will be farewelling Mrs Folland properly at the end of the year, however you will notice that this week’s Inspire photos have a particular theme to celebrate just a few of Mrs Yvonne Folland’s St Paul moments. Thank you Yvonne for your service to St Paul!

Leila Mattner |Principal

From the Deputy PrincipalTRAFFIC REMINDERSThank you to all of you who have been getting used to waiting at the crossing, and to going down to the roundabout to only turn left into the car park.

Please remember that the parking in front of the church should not be accessed in the morning and afternoon drop-off, as this means you are driving the wrong way into an ‘exit-only’ driveway. This creates more danger for students, and this is not a school traffic supervision area.

We would also like you to be mindful not to line up too early in the afternoons for pick-up time. Arriving in this line too early blocks other parents from accessing the courts for parking. The timing of traffic is never an exact science, but if you find you arrive in the pickup line earlier than 3pm, please consider another lap around the block, or parking in the courts or a side street. This will really help those parents who need to park on the courts for a teacher meeting, or to collect some younger students from classrooms. Thank you!

Jason Fay|Deputy Principal

From the Wellbeing LeaderFATHER’S DAY STALLA HUGE thank you to Trisca Price and our wonderful parent volunteers for the organisation of the Father’s Day Stall last Thursday morning. This was a wonderful and special opportunity for children to purchase an array of beautiful gifts for their fathers and significant males in their lives. We thank each and every Father, Grandfather and significant male in our St Paul community!

CONCERT HELPERS WANTED FOR OUR 2018 CONCERT Concert preparation is in full swing! The Concert Ticket Order Form has been sent home. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis with a maximum of four tickets per family for the evening performance.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with various jobs.

• Ushers for the matinee and evening performance

• Help setting up chairs

A note requesting volunteers has been sent home with the concert ticket order form. Thanks in anticipation for your help. Any questions please email Carly Bergen cbergen@stpaulba.sa.edu.au

***Please note that this Friday’s Assembly hosted by Reception Byrne will be held in the Chapel as the stage is being built in the hall. ***

OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE DAY Friday 28 September The Friday following the concert evening performance will be an optional attendance day for all students from Reception to Year 6. Students who do come to school will be supervised in mixed-class groups and will support the concert clean-up. In order to assist us in planning, please inform your child’s teacher or the school office of your intentions on this day in order for us to avoid multiple absentee follow-ups. Thank you in advance!

PICNIC ON THE PARKFriday 23 November (Family Event) We are looking for some volunteers to help organise our next community event. If this is something that interests you, please email Carly Bergen cbergen@stpaulba.sa.edu.au

Carly Bergen|Wellbeing Leader

General NewsSUMMER UNIFORM AND HATSFrom September 1 children are required to wear hats outside for recess and lunch time play, as well as for outdoor PE lessons.The official changeover to summer uniform takes place

at the beginning of Term Four. However, students have the option of wearing summer uniform in September. Please note that students should wear the white and maroon St Paul socks with summer uniform.

If you require any additional uniform items including hats ready for next week, please contact Jane Sabel in the school office. Our Uniform and SunSmart Policies are available for viewing at: http://www.stpaulba.sa.edu.au/enrolment/uniform/

FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION 2018Congratulations to Liam Grieger, Henry Reid, Sabah Tan and Maddison Schembri for winning our SPLS Library footy tipping competition. Over 160 students participated in the tipping challenge with some tough competition at the front of the pack! Thank you to all the students who participated.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE 2018The 2018 Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes this Friday (7th). Please bring completed forms to the library.

Wendy McLeod|Library Resource Manager

BASKETBALL FOR YEAR 2-YEAR 5If you are interested in playing basketball for the school in the Summer season (Term 4, 2018 and Term 1, 2019) please ask for an ‘Interest to Play’ form from the office. If you have any further questions please email Mrs Folland at yfolland@stpaulba.sa.edu.au

GHOST WINES HELPING ST PAUL FUNDRAISEAfter the success of the Wine & Cheese night last Friday night Ghost Wines is offering 10% off all orders plus free shipping and donating $15 for every $100 raised directly to St Paul. You can shop online using the unique link that will automatically apply discount https://ghostwines.com.au/discount/StPaul

The money raised from our wine and cheese night, including these sales, will be put towards the next development of outdoor play spaces at St Paul.

FRIENDLY FACESPlease keep an eye out for Friendly Face volunteer forms which will be sent home this week.

St Paul Lutheran School 44 Audrey Avenue Blair Athol SA 5084 Phone +61 8 8260 2655Fax +61 8 8262 4216 admin@stpaulba.sa.edu.au stpaulba.sa.edu.au

OUR VISION:

PROUD MEMBER OF:

OUR VALUES:

God’s Word2 Timothy 3:16-17

AcceptanceRomans 15:7

Excellence1 Corinthians 10:31

RespectLuke 6:31

Compassion1 John 3:18

HopeTitus 3:7

Community2 Corinthians 13:13

Love1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Church NewsSPY NEWSSt Paul Youth for children in Years 6-8 runs on the first and third Friday of the month during school terms. Our next get together is on this Friday 7 September. Time 7:00-9:00pm in the church hall. Cost is $2.00. Join us for games, chat, service and fun! Boys please bring something to share for supper. For more information, please contact Nicole Hall 0412 686 342.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXESSt Paul congregation is preparing shoe boxes for this great cause. Shoeboxes are available from the school front office. Information on what to pack into the shoebox is inside. $10 is required to cover the cost of shipping, which we ask to be placed in the shoebox on top of the items. For more details please contact Louise Venning.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Entertainment Books 2018/19 are available to purchase from the Church or from the St Paul School office. $70 each. Help support our work at St Paul and enjoy a range of great offers at the same time.