diarydates school closure friday 19th october– mount gambier show

DIARY
D A T E S Term 4 Week 2
Thursday
October 18
Fun run
Friday
October 19
Mt Gambier Show day holiday
Monday
October 22 - 24
Rooms 2 and 3 camp to Grampians
Wednesday
October 24 - 26
Rooms 1 and 7 camp to Grampians
Wednesday
October 31
Governing Council Meeting
October 17th 2012
SCHOOL CLOSURE FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER– MOUNT GAMBIER SHOW DAY
Term 4 Week 2
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
October 17th 2012
Welcome back to the final term of 2012. I wish to thank Lesley, Andrew, Alison and Renee for managing the school so
well in my absence, as I enjoyed two weeks holiday in New Zealand. I have returned refreshed and raring to go.
We began the term with our final pupil free day, where we joined one of our cluster schools, Meleleuca Park, to examine
the new National Curriculum in English.
Although all terms are very busy, this final term is packed with events such as the Year 4/5 camps, Fun Run, Sports Day,
Graduation, excursions to celebrate end of year and Carols by Candlelight. Please keep the attached calendar handy.
Classes for 2013
In addition we begin the very complex process of arranging classes for the following year. During the next fortnight
students will be asked to name up to 6 friends who they would like to be placed with next year. We can only promise to
place them with one child from their list, but it could be more. We ask for a larger group to give us flexibility. Parents are
invited to write to us with specific requests and the reasons why. We cannot take requests from parents for their child to
be taught by a particular teacher as staffing is not finalised until much later in the year. If parents do take that option,
letters should be sent in an envelope addressed to the Principal, or they can be emailed to [email protected].
Please ensure that all requests arrive by the end of October. The formation of classes takes a number of factors into
consideration - gender balance, spread of ability levels, special needs as well as separating students where needed. This
process takes many weeks. In the past classes have been announced on the last day of term during transition and in the
end of year report. Reports will go home in week 9 this year, but classes will still not be announced until the last day, as
changes may need to be made due to unexpected enrolments.
Staffing
We welcome back Alan Hogg from long service leave. At the end of last term we farewelled Stef Birkholz who gained
permanent employment. Jaime Jones who worked in the front office whilst Jayne Hickman was on leave, has been
successful in winning the full time front office position from 2013. This means that the front office will be open for a
number of weeks during the holidays. We are in the process of advertising for a Coordinator in “Research, Innovation
and Engagement” with a focus on ICT to begin in 2013.
At our Governing Council meeting last term I informed them of my intention to retire mid 2013. The process to advertise
and select the new Principal which will be managed by the Regional Office, will occur in Term 1.
Uniform
Term 4 means that the students are expected to wear a school hat whilst outside. The only approved hats are wide
brimmed or bucket hats, these are available from the front office.
Show Day
Our school will be closed for the Mount Gambier Show on Friday 19th of October. This is counted as a day of local
significance.
Principal:
Deputy Principal:
Assistant Principal:
Governing Council Chairperson:
Phone: 8725 3381
Website: http://www.reidyprkps.sa.edu.au
Barb Munt
Lesley Okholm
Andrew Bone
Andrew Hunter
Fax: 8725 0576
Email: [email protected]
Continued…..
Sports Day
Sports Day will be held on Friday 16th of November. Unlike previous years this will be held during a normal school day
and not as a Twilight event. This is a result of the feedback and vote from parents following last year event. All students
will be expected to attend. We have scheduled the championship sprint events to be held during the middle of the day to
enable parents who work, to possibly juggle their lunch break (if they are lucky enough to get one) to attend. A
timetable will be sent home shortly and placed on our school website. A detailed program will be sent home prior to the
event.
Parent Volunteers
Our school like many others relies heavily on volunteers. We are delighted that so many parents help us in a variety of
ways - in classrooms, on excursions and parents who work individually with children. All volunteers must have a current
“Working with Children Police Clearance.” This is paid for by the school and checks last for 3 years. If you are working in
the school, or intend to in the future, please see Jayne or Tracy in the front office to arrange this.
BARB MUNT
LESLEY OKHOLM
ANDREW BONE
PRINCIPAL
DEPUTYPRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
WELCOME
We welcome the following new Reception students and their families to Reidy Park this term:
Oliver Bushell
Keoni Curnow
Brock Davies
Emerson Forbes
Oliver Gribben
Tate Hammond
William Johnston
Seth LeGray
Nate Smith-Carrigan
Riley Waugh
Sophie Beare
Imogen Bowen
Jade Bradley
Maya Cecchi
Annabel Judd
Angelyn Kettle
Madison Larter
Millie McElroy
Macy Pearson
Milla Prowse
We also welcome the following students who have transferred from other schools:
Shai-Lee Berry
Hamish Allen
We recently received in the mail a card from a Parent
team manager and would like to share it
Dear Lesley
What a pleasure it has been to be involved with the
Reidy Park soccer team this term. The students
displayed at all times fair play, concern for others and
good sportsmanship , both on and off the field.
Particularly when other schools were short of players,
they would step up and offer to play on the opposing
team. They are a great bunch of well mannered and
polite individuals. They are a credit to themselves, their
families and their school. They should be very proud of
themselves, as are all the parents who watched every
week.
So well done to - Brunot, Wil, Jack C, Josh C, Marni,
Kiara, Oli, Ruben, Cameron, Kobi, Mitchell, H, Damian,
Joel, Saphire, Everton and Archie
Signed by the Parent Team Manager
Brittney Allen
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following students who have been
selected as captains and vice captains for their house
teams.
Lava
Captains:
Lauren Pike and Marcus Leigh
Vice Captains: Bayley VonDuve and Olivia Turner
Lake
Captains:
Kodi Perry and Braidon Frost
Vice Captains: Connor Brennan and Isabel Redemski
Willow
Captains:
Cody Jackson and Charlie Lean
Vice Captains: Sarah Harrap and Riley Thomson
Eaglehawk:
Captains:
Krista Payne and Tom Vasallo
Vice Captains: Zach DeWit and Ebony McAdam
Term 4 Planner
TERM FOUR MONDAY
8
WEEK
ONE
TUESDAY
9
WEDNESDAY
10
THURSDAY
11
FRIDAY
12
18
19
Fun Run
Show Day
Pupil Free Day
08/10 – 12/10
WEEK
15
TWO
15/10 – 19/10
Room 4 and 8
Grampians Camp
Until 17th October
WEEK
22
23
24
25
THREE
Room 2 and 3
Grampians Camp
Until 24th October
Finance Committee
5.30 pm
Room 1 and 7
Grampians Camp
Until 26th October
Millicent Festival
29
30
31
1
2
22/10 – 26/10
WEEK
16
School Closed
26
School Choir
Grounds 7pm
Governing
Council 7.30pm
FOUR
29/10 – 02/11
WEEK
17
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
FIVE
05/11 – 09/11
WEEK
Fundraising
Committee 5.30pm
SIX
Sports Day
12/11 – 16/11
WEEK
19
20
21
22
23
28
29
30
Finance Committee
5.30 pm
SEVEN
19/11 – 23/11
WEEK
26
27
Grounds 7pm
Governing Council
7.30pm
EIGHT
26/11 – 30/11
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
TEN
Carols by
Year 7
Term 4 Ends
10/12-14/12
Candlelight
Graduation
WEEK
NINE
03/12-07/12
WEEK
Think Feet First:
Thanks to the all the students, parents and staff
who attended the launch of the Think Feet First
campaign last Thursday. Students from most of
the schools around Mt Gambier were there and
it was good to see strong representation from
Reidy Park. This campaign is being run by the
OPAL group and is supported by the Mt Gambier
City Council and the schools in the city. This is
an important campaign to promote good health
by walking/riding/scooting to school. You may
have seen the “Think Feet First - Park and Step”
signs around town. These are areas where
parents can park / drop of students away from
busy school zones. This may help with some
traffic issues around schools and also promote
the idea of walking more.
Reidy Park Primary School
FUN RUN
THURSDAY 18th October
Which team will get the most Sports Day points?
Eaglehawk? Lake? Willow? Lava?
2pm: Whole School assemble on oval in teams for War cry.
2.10pm: R-2 children commence
2.30pm 3-7 commence
3pm Team totals announced and pack-up
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Students may walk or run at any point.
Wear team colours.
Each lap = 1 team point. Parents will be asked to take up positions around the course and will each
have a bumbag of first aid supplies and a phone for emergencies.
Students are encouraged to carry drink bottles with them
Students can bring back sponsorship forms at any point. There is a class surprise party for the highest class fundraising and an IPod shuffle for the Highest individual fundraiser in the school
Unless it is absolutely pouring, the event with go ahead. Light rain will not stop the run, although
students should bring a spray jacket on the day if rain seems likely.
Everyone welcome!
$10 Gift Voucher for all new Bank SA
Accounts
For the start of Term 4, Bank SA is offering all students
who open a new Incentive Saver Account via the School
a $10 Gift Voucher, which will be deposited into your
child’s account once opened.
All children under 13 years who open an account with
Bank SA will also receive a Digger the Wombat Money
Box, Little Savers Calculator, Little Savers Library Bag and
a School Bank Wallet. Little Savers is Bank SA’s special
saving club for kids and it’s all about having fun and
learning how to save! Take a look at the Little Savers
website littlesavers.com.au
SOUTH EAST ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE
Are calling on all children old enough to manage their
family dog on a lead up to and including the age of 13
to enter your dog in
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD
“FOR DOGS ONLY”
$5 to enter, includes registration to walk the lake
GREAT PRIZES @ GIVEAWAYS
The event is held on Sunday 4th November 2012 to
compliment our annual fundraiser
PAWS around the BLUE LAKE dog walk / starts @ the
old archery field
10am—11am Dog Registration on the Day BBQ
Lunch / Face Painting
10am—12 pm Demonstrations, Food & Entertainment
Cappuccinos , Soft Drink, Water
12pm—1pm Fashions on Field Judging Dog Training
Tips / Pet Services / Microchipping
Dress your dog in something fancy and your dog could
be crowned the title of
Fashions on the Field for Dogs 2012
School Dental Service
The South Australian Dental Service provides a range of dental services for children at clinics throughout Adelaide and all major
country regional centres.
Dental care is provided by dental teams comprising of Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants.
All preschool, primary and secondary students aged under 18 years, are eligible for care with the School Dental Service.
Fees and conditions apply.
From 1 Jan 2012 there will be some changes to School Dental Service fees.
All School Dental Service care is free for preschool children (general and emergency).
Children who are dependents of/holders of Centrelink Concession Cards, Veterans Affairs Pension Concession Cards or School
Cards are eligible to receive free dental care (general and emergency).
For primary and secondary school children who are not dependants of/holders of the above concessions, a fee will apply for each
course of general dental care provided.
Students with a Commonwealth Government Teen Dental Voucher are welcome to use it at the School Dental Service. If
presented at a School Dental clinic it will entitle them to a full course of dental treatment including preventive care and any
treatment if required.
Dental emergencies treated at a School Dental Clinic between check ups will be covered by the fee paid at your child’s most
recent check up.
If you have not had reminder sent then refer to your recall card to check when your child is due by calling the clinic to
make an appt.
Update your contact details if they have changed
If no response is made after receiving your recall reminder, we will assume that your child is seeking dental care
elsewhere
For information about appointments, when your child/children are due for check up and fees, contact your local School
Dental Clinic on:
87211633, Monday – Friday, 8.30am, 4.15pm.
Parents of children with special physical or intellectual needs should contact their local School Dental Clinic to discuss their
child’s needs.
In case of a dental emergency contact your local clinic to arrange an appointment
For after hours emergency advice phone 1800 022 222 (Children only).