VOL 22 ISSUE 5, 27 MAY 2020

Someone to look up to As part of a Friendship Group held last year, there was a session where students could decide who their role models might be. It was an opportunity to research people past and present, and to think about who to choose and why, and what that person stood for. When the students all came back together the next week to share ideas, it was pleasing to see Ashley Barty as one of the role models chosen.

Myself being an avid tennis fan, and player of the game for most of my life, this choice was close to my heart. Even so, Ash could have been a champion in a completely different sport, or profession and I would still highly recommend her as someone for young people to look up to. Just one of many examples is how Ash always refers to her team, and not just herself in her press conferences or on court interviews. She always says “we” and never “I”. She knows the reason for her success and she embodies how success is a team effort.

Life is a team effort. We cannot survive completely on our own, nor are we designed to. We need people to look up to. Whether it be a loving parent, a grandparent, a special aunt or uncle, a teacher, a Pastor, a celebrity. We learn so much from those around us, both good things and the not so good, but to help us build good character, and to be more like those we admire, it is wise to choose wisely.

Jesus is someone we can look up to. He is the ultimate person of good character, the one who lived to serve, share what he had with others, show compassion and to always accept others for who they were – and when it was time, he selflessly followed his Father’s plan, to save his ‘team’ here on earth – God’s people. Fix your eyes on Jesus, for he is worthy of looking up to.

Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God. Hebrews 12:2

Submitted by Louise Venning

Upcoming EventsWEEK 5

27 MAY - 3 JUNE• Reconciliation Week

FRI 29 MAY• School Disco

WEEK 6

THU 4 JUNE• Closing date for Scholastic Book Club

WEEK 7

MON 8 JUNE• Queens Birthday Public Holiday

WED 10 JUNE• School Photos

WEEK 9

FRI 26 JUNE• Term 2 Concludes

INSPIRE photos featured this week:• Virtual Chapel

From the PrincipalIN THIS TOGETHERToday marks the first day of National Reconciliation Week, 2020. A number of events are occurring around the school in the coming week and we look forward to sharing the results with you soon. ‘In this together’, this year’s theme, gives us all call to reflect on our own individual and community parts to play in reconciliation, no matter the size or what we feel our influence could be. This theme resonates in an additional sense now with current events throughout the world. Current events means that we are connecting in different ways, in small communities and globally, and Reconciliation Australia has found many ways for us to connect in this way through Reconciliation Week. You can visit the page below to find ways to celebrate at home in addition to the discussions and activities students will take part in at St Paul.https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/2020/05/19/20-ways-to-be-in-this-together-in-2020/

Leila Mattner|Principal

Students celebrating birthdays this weekDavid Hanna Archy Hamilton

Isaiah Koelman Elijah Martin

Oscar Tullio Sienna Philpot

Alexa Monger

From the Deputy PrincipalWith social distancing measures in place around the school for parents, teachers are also doing their best to maintain their routines and practices as safely as possible. Obviously there have not been any Chapel or Assembly gatherings for a few months, but this is also the case for whole school staff gatherings.

Staff devotions: Normally, all staff would meet as a group four mornings a week for prayer and morning notices and one morning a week would be smaller group gatherings for prayer groups. At the moment prayer groups take place twice a week and whole staff devotions are completed over Microsoft Teams, allowing staff to access devotions from offices and classrooms.

Staff meetings: Staff meetings take place either online on Microsoft Teams, or in small groups spread around the school with limited numbers in a space at any given time.

Professional Learning: Week 10 is the first week of holidays for our students but teachers remain onsite for professional learning. We are currently finalising plans to adjust how this program will be delivered to small groups on a workshop/rotation basis.

There are many aspects of ‘normal’ school life that require teachers to be in large groups (yard duties, classrooms) but wherever possible we are minimising these gatherings for the safety of all members of the community.

CARPARKGiven the extra strain on the kiss and drop driveway, we continue to ask for your full support in the morning and afternoon. Two things to consider with this are…

• If parking in the carpark in the afternoon, meeting your child at the bottom of the ramp/deck. Please do not wait until they are in the kiss and drop driveway before leaving the carpark and picking them up there. The flow of traffic relies on cars leaving the carpark and exiting the back gate immediately.

• In the morning, students are not to leave their car unless they are in the carpark, or in the bottom part of the kiss and drop driveway, past the pedestrian crossing.

Your continued support is appreciated.

Jason Fay|Deputy Principal

From the Wellbeing LeaderFRUIT FLY OUTBREAKWe ask that you pay careful attention to the recent fruit fly outbreak in the Adelaide Metropolitan area as Blair Athol is listed as an affected area. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/fruit_fly_in_sa/fruit_fly_outbreaks

The Primary Industries and Regions of SA website recommends the following 5 steps if you live in the affected area are:

1. Check your fruit

2. Collect fallen fruit

3. Keep your fruit on your property- eat, cook or preserve it

4. Allow access to your property for organic baiting

5. Pick your fruit- be a fruit fly fighter

Please refer to the website regarding ‘what to pack in your lunchbox’ https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/fruit_fly_in_sa/fruit_fly_outbreaks/packing_school_lunches_during_a_fruit_fly_outbreak

Unfortunately, during this time, home-grown fruits cannot be brought to school.

BRINGING IN SHARED FOODJust a reminder that shared food (cupcakes, lollies, etc) for Birthdays are unable to be brought into share. Thank you for you understanding.

SCHOOL PHOTOS- WEDNESDAY 10 JUNEInformation regarding School Photo Day has been sent home. All orders can be paid online www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using the order code unique to your child or by returning the envelope provided. If you require a sibling photo envelope, please email admin@stpaulba.sa.edu.au or speak to a school office team member. All students are required to wear official winter uniform on this day. Sports Team photos will be taken later in the year. If you need additional uniform items, please be sure to see Jane Sabel in the Uniform Shop.

WASHING YOUR HANDSThank you everyone for the continual efforts with handwashing. Keep up the super work.

CHAPEL AND ASSEMBLIESThroughout Term 2, our school community will be participating in ‘virtual’ weekly Chapel on Wednesday morning and Assembly on Friday. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to invite our parent community in to be an audience. Thanks for your understanding.

Some photos of Mrs Venning’s virtual Chapel last week can be seen in this week’s Inspire. This week, 6 Mattner will be leading Chapel and 6 Robinson will lead Assembly.

SCHOOL DISCO- THIS FRIDAY 29 MAY Our School Disco is still happening, but it will look a little different this year. The Disco will happen on THIS Friday 29 May from 2.00-2.45pm and students can wear casual clothes. This will be a FREE event! Please have a read of our attached Disco poster for more information.

PARENTING THROUGH COVID-19The Parenting and Family Support Program is presenting a free 1-hour webinar around the following topics:• Predictability, routines and traditions

• Technology safety

• Talking to your children about COVID-19

• Understanding your child’s behaviour

There is an opportunity to submit your own questions too.

Times available are:

• Friday 29 May 10.00-11.00am

To register your interest, please follow the link https://parenting.sa.gov.au/parenting-seminars-and-videos

Handling sibling conflict proactively so they fight less and stay connected

A FREE PARENTING SA WEBINAR.Are you tired of sorting out sibling conflict? Want better relationships and less stress in your family?

Register to hear Madhavi Nawana Parker talk about:

- why it is normal for siblings to fight

- how to reduce conflict by being proactive

- keeping yourself calm and positive.

You will also receive a link to view the webinar recording after the event. This session is designed for parent/carers of children 4-12 years

Tuesday 16 June 2020 from 7.00pm presented by Madhavi Nawana Parker.

Cost: FREE. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/handling-sibling-conflict-proactively-so-they-fight-less-and-stay-connected-tickets-104586478974

See attached flyer for more information.

Some other Parenting SA recordings of parent webinars

Children and screens: adapting to this new reality (YouTube 1.32 hours)

Dr Justin Coulson and Dr Kristy Goodwin (May 2020)

View the Secrets of Raising Beautifully Behaved Children (YouTube 2 hours)

Jodie Benveniste (May 2019)

Carly Bergen|Wellbeing Leader

From our Community ChaplainSEASONS FOR GROWTH® PROGRAM AT ST PAULRegistrations of Interest – Due this week

We are offering Seasons for Growth to commence this term and into Term 3. This voluntary program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills to cope effectively with change and loss.

Seasons for Growth offers children and young people a safe space to come together, and share their experiences of change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.

Casual DayFriday 29th May!

Come dressed in comfortable clothes

for a disco during class time!

No gold coin donation needed.

If you would like to register your interest for your child to participate, please contact Louise Venning. There are also program brochures on the table in the Front Office and information can be emailed upon request. More information on the program can be found on their website: www.goodgrief.org.au

If anyone would like extra support at this time, please email Louise Venning, Community Chaplain, lvenning@stpaulba.sa.edu.au

General NewsSCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB The closing date for Issue 4 Scholastic Book Club order is Thursday 4 June. We are unable to accept any cash orders at this time so please place orders online by going to www.scholastic.com.au

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGEWe are now half way through the PRC for 2020 and lots of students have been excited about completing the challenge. If students have finshed the PRC they can bring their completed records to me in the library. Dont forget for this year only students can record any books they have read for the challenge not just books designated as PRC books. If you have any questions about the PRC please contact me wmcleod@stpaulba.sa.edu.au

SHED MEN GO ANYWHERE Usually at this time of year we have been promoting the SMGB Camp. SMGB is an event organised exclusively by Dads from St Paul, whereby Dads and their primary school-aged children take off for a weekend of camping and participate in a range of fun-filled scheduled activities that promote quality father-child time. Although SMGB is not an official school event this is a great event to get away with your child.

This year, things are a little bit different, but we are lucky enough in SA to be able to go camping. We’d like to promote Dads and their kids camping over the June long weekend and ask you to post some photos of your camping trip, even if it’s in the backyard. You can tag St Paul in your photos, or email the school office admin@stpaulba.sa.edu.au with some photos to go in Inspire and on the school Facebook page. Some activities you might like to try are a scavenger hunt, kite making, damper making or even cooking in the kitchen with your child if you’re not able to get away.

We look forward to seeing your adventures.

Travis Munchenberg | Shen Men Commitee

ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE OPEN DAY CANCELLED

together, we can reflect on what more we can do to improve Aboriginal inclusion and respect across our school and in the larger community.

Whilst COVID-19 may have brought about some changes to how we participate in Reconciliation Week, the message ‘In This Together’ has never been more relevant. Leila Mattner, Bec Mattner, Hayley Woodward and I were fortunate to be part of the NRW 2020 Virtual Breakfast which also highlighted the impact of the pandemic on the Indigenous Community. We encourage everyone to get involved as Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds, and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Danielle Nak |Inclusive Education Leader

STEPPING IT UP FOR RECONCILATIONIt’s been 20 years since the Corroboree 2000 Bridge Walk, where on Sunday 28th May 2000, more than 250,000 people marched together across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Reconciliation.

The challenge is to walk, run or ride accross the virtual Sydney Harbour Bridge at least once a day for everyday of Reconciliation Week.

Register here:

https://walk.reconciliationsa.org.au/

National Reconcilation Week27 MAY - 3 JUNE 2020‘National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and is a week for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements and learn about what each of us can do to support the national reconciliation effort.’ This year will mark 20 years since 250,000 Australians walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and bridges in other cities around the country, as a symbol of ‘bridging the gap’ between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians.

For the community at St Paul, National Reconciliation Week is a time for students and staff alike to broaden our understanding of what is at the core of reconciliation. Throughout the week, students will engage in a range of activities that aim to enhance our mutual understanding of one another and recognise that this is the key to moving forward as one. We are also proud to recognise the Indigenous Australians within our School and all Indigenous Australians who help to promote Aboriginal cultural awareness. Through these conversations, learning and working

St Paul Lutheran School 44 Audrey Avenue Blair Athol SA 5084 Phone +61 8 8260 2655admin@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 NewsLCA/NZ COVID-19 RESPONSE RETURNING TO PUBLIC WORSHIP (UPDATED 20 MAY)As COVID-19 restrictions ease in Australia and New Zealand, congregations are anticipating reopening their church doors and returning to public worship. This will be a time of great thanksgiving and joy! Depending on local circumstances, as well as the directives of respective jurisdictions, congregations will return to worship in various stages and time frames.

Stay tuned to hear about our services resuming in the near future. In the meantime, please see the resources listed below for opportunities for Church@Home. www.lca.org.au/worship/wpp/churchhome

CHURCH@HOME / SERVICES AVAILABLEAiring weekly on Facebook is the St Michael’s Lutheran Church in Hahndorf at 9.30am every Sunday. Also, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the city have a worship service on free-to-air TV on Channel 44 on Saturdays at 12.00noon and St John’s Unley as well on Sundays at 2.30pm.

HAVE YOU SEEN US ON FACEBOOK?Have you seen our Facebook page? There’s lots of good information and helpful posts. Look for St Paul Lutheran Church, Blair Athol.

GROW MINISTRIES VERSE OF THE WEEK Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

Free Parenting SA webinar

Handling sibling conflict proactively so they fight less and stay connected

Free parenting webinarAre you tired of sorting out sibling conflict? Want better relationships and less stress in your family? Register to hear Madhavi Nawana Parker talk about:

• why it is normal for siblings to fight

• how to reduce conflict by being proactive

• how conflict can be a chance to build children’s skills and strengthen relationships

• keeping yourself calm and positive.

Register at https://handling-sibling-rivalry.eventbrite.com

You will also receive a link to view the webinar recording after the event. This session is designed for parent/carers of children 4-12 years.

Tuesday 16 June When: 7.00pm – SA, NT 7.30pm – Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT, Tas 6.15pm – Eucla 5.30pm – WA

Madhavi Nawana Parker, author, counsellor and Director of

Positive Minds Australia www.positivemindsaustralia