Snapshot Week 7 Term 3
Friday 4 September 2020
Dear all,
As you will know by now, I have the great pleasure of remaining at Rose Park until the end of
term 4. The Department will shortly commence a recruitment process to appoint a new
Principal for the site.
Having known Di for several years, I know that her decision would have been far from easy
and that she will be missed by the whole community. I would like to take this opportunity to
acknowledge her commitment and achievements at Rose Park, as well as many other sites.
This week, we have received a couple of reports that I want to share with you as they both
relate to the public behaviour and safety of some of our older students.
A concerned local reported that she almost ran over two students last night. They were
crossing the road near the Church on Alexandra Avenue – they were wearing headphones
and earphones and oblivious to their surroundings. They crossed the road without looking
and if she didn’t slow down, she would have hit them.
A number of children are playing “Ring the Doorbell and Run”, pressing front gate
doorbells on Gurney Road on a daily basis and running away via the Dulwich Avenue
Wombat crossing around the corner. Obviously this is not the manner in which I expect our
students to behave as it causes great annoyance and disruption to local residents. A
second problem is that the crossing is already quite dangerous and students must pay
attention to traffic, which they will not be doing if they are playing these games.
If your child walks along this route, please discuss this with them over the weekend. As a
community it is our responsibility to ensure that Rose Park PS maintains the high standards that
we are recognised for and that our students are safe at all times. I thank you for your support.
I hope that you have a lovely weekend and enjoy celebrating the special men in your lives on
Sunday.
Nicola
Week 8 Crossing
Monitors
AM
Ben H
Jenna P
Ava B-L
PM
Petey F
Azelea J
Ava L
Phil Cummings - Author Workshops
This week our students had the
opportunity to meet Phil Cummings and
learn about his journey in becoming a
published author.
Phil generously shared how he gathers
and records his ideas (his numerous
scrapbooks!), writes and edits his work,
and also how he works alongside
illustrators to bring his characters to
life. Phil was personable and inspirational
in his sharing of the writing process.
We look forward to students being
courageous in writing their own picture
books to share at Book Week in term 4.
IBPYP Update - Year 5
This week, Year 5 students have
begun a new unit of inquiry ‘How
the World Works’, where they will be
inquiring into the central idea of
‘People use light to meet their
needs and interests’.
To kick-start this unit, students
participated in a hands-on
workshop presented by SciWorld,
where they explored the science
behind light. Through this, students
learned the difference between
reflection and refraction, how cone cells in eyes register
coloured light, how InfraRed cameras work, and so
much more!
This exciting incursion ‘sparked’ our curiosities and
generated many wonderings which will continue to be
explored throughout the remainder of Term 3.
Hats On!
All students must wear their hats for outside play from 1 September. Please make sure your
child’s hat is named and at school with them each day.
PE Update
Junior Primary
This term the Junior Primary students have been focusing on improving
their ball skills and developing their coordination with both their hands
and feet.
Primary and Upper Primary
In PE lessons this term students have been working on ball skills,
fundamental movement skills, invasion games and gymnastics.
This term the Year 4 and 5 classes have participated in weekly Volleyball
clinics at Rose Park to develop their skills.
SAPSASA
Congratulations to the following students on their participation in
SAPSASA teams:
Hockey – Hannah A
Netball – Ella W, Samantha C, Evie W-S
Soccer – Bach P, Holly C
Volleyball Carnival
This term the following students competed in an all day carnival at Lightsview Community
Sports Centre. These teams worked hard and represented the school very well with an
excellent display of skill and sportsmanship. Thank you to the parents who supported the
players during this carnival with transport and managing a team.
Year 4/5 Girls - Joanna G, Gemma H, Emily T, Sofia T and Amelia O
Year 4/5 Boys - Angelo P, Max D, Lachie D, Edward J-O’B, Harry T
Year 6/7 Girls - Cartier W, Zarah C, Holly C, Jenna P, Azelea J, Michelle F, Snehitha S
Year 6/7 Boys Blue - Nate G, Harry C, Nick A, Harrison K, Lachie T
Year 6/7 Boys Yellow - Ashley W, Morgan D P, Nathan A, Matthew G, Yutian Y, Zak G, James D, Jasper C
The Year 6/7 Boys team Yellow made it the finals and will play on Friday 4 September -
congratulations to the Yellow team, and to all our players!
National Health & Physical Education Day
To celebrate National Health and Physical
Education Day, we were lucky enough to have
the Woolworths Cricket Blast Health and PE
Program visit Rose Park Primary School.
Reception to Year 4 students participated in a
session run by a qualified SACA coach.
Students had a great day out in the sunshine.
Wipe out Waste—WOW
A program of Green Industries delivered by KESAB environmental solutions
Nude food info for families
What is Nude Food? ‘Nude Food’ is a popular term in schools and preschools. But what exactly is ‘Nude Food’?
Simply put, it’s food without excess packaging. Usually, this means food that is not processed, often making it a
healthier and more environmentally friendly option.
Why bring nude food?
Reducing packaging has important environmental benefits. Each year in SA, families of primary school aged
children spend more than $3.5 million on individually packaged items, collectively throwing away over 1.5 million
yogurt suckers, 3 million small tubs and 11 million ziplock bags - that’s enough ziplock bags laid flat to reach from
Adelaide to Ceduna and back! ** Landfill disposal is also usually a significant cost for a site, and by reducing
waste, more money can be invested on learning resources and teaching support. Unpackaged food also
encourages better food and drink choices, as many healthy food options come with their own packaging!
*Based on 2016 Wipe Out Waste audit data
**Based on average data from over 200 Wipe Out Waste SA school audits since 2006 (extrapolated to all primary schools in SA)
Avoid:
Plastic bags or wrap, foil, wax paper
Single use drink boxes, pouches, cans, car-tons, and bottles
Single use plastic forks and spoons
Pre-packaged single-serve snack items
Examples of Nude Food:
Snacks in reusable containers
Drinks in a reusable container
Reusable utensils when needed
A reusable lunchbox or backpack
Wipe out Waste—WOW
A program of Green Industries delivered by KESAB environmental solutions
Tips for parents packing Nude Food lunches
Let children make their own lunches. Consider packing lunches the night before and storing them in the fridge
overnight to avoid the morning rush.
Discuss with your child what they like to eat and how much. Bin audits in schools across SA show large
quantities of unopened packaged foods (single-serve yogurts, cheese sticks, sandwiches, uneaten fruit and fruit
boxes are being thrown away. This costs your family money as well as creating unnecessary waste.
Cut up fruit and vegetables and pack them in reusable containers so that children can eat some and save the
rest for later. (It’s easier to eat a wedge or two of an apple and then reseal the container than to take a few bites
out of a whole apple and save the rest). A rubber band around a sliced apple will prevent browning.
Encourage your children to bring home uneaten food to eat later. Appreciate that play time is also important,
so discuss with children how much they can reasonably eat in one day. Often children throw uneaten food away
because they don’t want to upset the person who packed the lunch. If you’re not sure how much they can eat at
school, start small, e.g. a piece of fruit and a sandwich, and build it up if they are asking for more.
If your children have chips, savoury biscuits, or other snacks, try buying a larger bulk pack and have your
children put the same quantity into a reusable labelled container that they bring home each day. It’s also
cheaper!
Avoid buying drinks in packaging that cannot be resealed. Many children take just a few sips at snack time and
discard the rest. Pack drinks in a re-usable container.