newsletter - Hackham East Primary School

NEWSLETTER
Date: 25 September 2013 No 2/9
 Care Creativity Rights/Respect Expressiveness/Joy  Achievement/Success
Helping Your Child To Learn To Read
To be successful, children must be literate and
numerate. 44 Parents and caregivers attended the
Reading Workshop on Thursday morning led by the
Literacy Team - Sally Slattery, Melissa Thiele, Gill
Dowd and Jonathon Kaesler who went through
strategies to assist children learning to read and
explained how the new broad banding system in
classes works. More workshops are planned for next
term.
You child is at school 6 hours a day for 40 weeks.
You have your children 18 hours a day for those 40
weeks and full time the rest of the year. This makes
you the primary educator. We are in partnership with
you in the education of your child. The modelling and
support that you give has a fundamental impact on
your child's success as a learner. We all learn from
our parents. What we as parents do and value is
passed on to our children.
The following tips are easy ways that you can use to
assist your child to become a successful reader:
Read aloud every day
10 minutes of reading aloud every day makes an
important difference to your child’s language and
literacy development.
Make reading fun
Read stories with enthusiasm! Change voices for
different characters and alter the volume of your
voice to build excitement.
DIARY DATES
Tuesdays
2:30pm finish each week of the Term
Friday 27/9
Last Day of Term 3 - 2:15pm finish
Mon 14/10
First day of Term 4
Tues 22/10
Jump Rope for Heart
Talk, play and tell stories to your children
Tell your child stories every day about your day, their
family, exciting things you’ve seen or done. Reading,
storytelling, talking and play helps your child listen
and develop social and language skills.
Read anywhere
Read in a variety of places to your child. Read
outdoors - in the park, at the beach and on the bus.
Just like adults, children enjoy reading in different
contexts and times of the day.
Read anything
Storybooks and picture books stimulate imaginations
and foster a love of literature. But also read recipes,
newspapers, brochures, maps and other texts to
support your child’s literacy levels in all aspects of
their life.
Listen to and praise your child reading aloud
Listen to your child read. Consistent reading aloud
improves children’s reading and confidence. Wait
patiently and let your child work out more difficult
words. Praise them when they succeed and for their
reading effort.
Ask questions
Encourage your child to ask questions about what
they are reading before, during and after reading.
Ask them what happens next, why something stated
is important, and discuss their feelings about events
and opinions in the texts.
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CONTENTS
Page 1
Editorial, Diary Dates & Contents
Page 2
Editorial continued, Clippers for Cancer,
Festival of Music, Jump Rope for Heart 2013
Page 3
Reminder early finish 27/9, Sports Week, Staff News,
Student Placement for 2014, Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Thurs 24/10 Sports Day
Family Fun Day, No Parking on School Grounds,
Friday 25/10 Sponsorship forms & money JRFH to be
Vacation Care, Mrs Haddad’s Yr 3/4 Class Fundraising,
returned
Election Day Fundraising, Thank you, Found,
Football News, Message from Julia Osborn
Page 4
Canteen Roster, Crossing Monitors, Community
News
HACKHAM EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLLINS PARADE, HACKHAM, SA, 5163
PHONE 83823824 FAX 83823054 EMAIL [email protected]
PRINCIPAL: Bob Thiele, SCHOOL COUNSELLOR: Scott Megson
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: Sally Slattery
GOVERNING COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON: Claudia Hanton Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hackhame.sa.edu.au
Helping Your Child To Learn To Read …..continued
Discuss the language in the texts
Move your finger under the words from left to right as
you’re reading. Encourage your child to do the same
when they are reading. Stop now and again and
discuss a particular word. Ask what it means and
what other words are like it.
Don’t forget the pictures
Focus on, celebrate and explore the visuals that go
along with the text. These can be illustrations, maps,
photographs or graphics and often help your child
understand the book or text being read.
Be seen reading!
Model reading to your child. Let them see you
reading for entertainment and information.
Ask them to join in when reading the newspaper,
measuring something from a recipe, or viewing a text
message. (Source: dadsread.org.au and http://
www.libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=556).
These strategies will not only help your child to
become a successful reader, it will also be an
investment in your grandchildren when your children
model to theirs what you modelled to them.
Bob Thiele
Principal
CLIPPERS FOR CANCER
Congratulations to the students who participated in the
Clippers for Cancer event on Monday 23/9. A total of
$3010.25 has been raised for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Thank you to the parents, family, friends and staff who have
supported this event. Thank you to the volunteers who
assisted with the “shaving of heads” on Monday. The money
raised will make a difference to those living with cancer/
leukaemia. This project has been running for 5 years now
and has raised over $20,000.00. Well done and thank you
Mr Lamshed for organising the event.
Bob Thiele
Principal
FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
On Sunday 15 September our Choir students performed at the Festival
Theatre. The night was filled with anticipation as many of our students
experienced the excitement and joy of performing in the Festival of Music
for the very first time. Many of the Choir students shared their experiences
with their class peers during our music lessons and were so enthusiastic.
They have certainly encouraged many other students to want to try out
next year. We talked about the commitment needed and countless hours
of practicing not only at school but in their own time. It was great to hear
the students tell their peers that it paid off because the experience is
simply magnificent and something they will never forget.
Erina Anderson
Music and Choir Teacher
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART 2013
Our students have started skipping again in preparation for
our annual JRFH ‘Jump Off.’ This year it will be held on
Tuesday 22 October (Week 2 of Term 4), at 9:00 am.
We had a demonstration from Braeview Primary School’s
Skipping Team. They showed us some skills and
choreographed routines to get us fired up and inspired.
We choose to support The Heart Foundation each year,
not only because of the much needed funds for research
into cardiovascular disease, but because it promotes being
active and, of course, it’s fun.
We hope you’ll support your child/children in gaining
sponsorships from family and friends, but we do
discourage ‘door knocking’ in the interests of the
safety of our students.
All children who collect donations are eligible for ‘Thank
you Gifts.’ Also the school receives 10% of all money
collected, which goes into buying more sports equipment
for our students.
The sponsorship forms will be distributed shortly. They can
be brought back with the money straight away or anytime
up to the end of Week 2, Friday 25 October. There is also
the opportunity of doing your sponsorship and donations
online. The details are on the form.
Let’s get skipping and have some fun.
Barb Beare
JRFH Coordinator
Reminder
School Finishes at 2:15pm on Friday 27 September 2013
Please ensure you are on time to pick up your child/children as staff have end of term duties to
attend to. OSHC is available - please contact Jacky Smith to book a place for your child/children.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday period.
SPORTS WEEK, WEEK 2, TERM 4
On Tuesday 22 October 2013 Jump Rope for Heart
will be taking place on the basketball courts at
school, starting at 9:00am and running through to
recess.
Hackham East Primary School Sports Day will be on
Thursday 24 October 2013 (Week 2) and will be
held on the Oval at school from 9:15am until 2:15pm.
Students can wear their school sport colours to
school. Students are not permitted to use coloured
hair spray or paint at school for safety reasons. If you
are allowing your child to spray their hair or use zinc
creams please do this at home as it will not be
permitted at school. Parents/caregivers and friends
are invited to come and support your child/children on
the day.
Drew Grieve
PE Teacher
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to Miss Melissa Mulholland for winning a
permanent teaching position at Wirreanda High School
specialising in Geography beginning in 2014. Melissa has
contributed so much to Hackham East Primary School and
especially to her 4/5 Girls Class this year.
Bob Thiele
Principal
STUDENT PLACEMENT FOR 2014
A form for student placement in 2014 has been sent home
for students in Reception to Yr 6. Staff will be involved in
the process of class organisation and placement for
students attending our school in 2014, which is an
important and complex task.
Please return all completed forms to the Front Office by
Friday 27 September 2013.
No requests will be accepted after this date.
If you require more forms they are available from staff at
the Front Office.
ADELAIDE AQUATIC CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY
Asthma Australia is pleased to be working in partnership
with AUSTSWIM to launch its new Asthma Friendly Swim
School program.
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre will be the first of its kind in
Australia to achieve Asthma Australia’s “Asthma Friendly”
accreditation.
To celebrate the Adelaide Aquatic Centre will be holding a
Family Fun day on Monday 30/9 from 11:00am-4:00pm
with $1.00 from every admission on the day being donated
to the Asthma Foundation SA. There will be lots of fun
activities, a free inflatable water slide and fun run, face
painting, water activities, prizes for children and much
more.
NO PARKING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Please DO NOT park in the school grounds. Some
parents are continuing to do this. Registration
numbers will be taken and reported to the Council.
Bob Thiele
Principal
VACATION CARE
If you require care for your child/children at any time
during the school holidays why not book your child into
one of the many exciting and fun programs at Hackham
East Primary School Vacation Care. "It could cost as
little as $1.00 per day, depending on your
circumstances."
Please see Jacky Smith for more information or to book a
place. Ph 0499228039.
MRS HADDAD’S YEAR 3/4 CLASS FUNDRAISING
Congratulations to the students in Mrs Haddad’s class
who raised $1468.00 for Variety SA through making
cupcakes, Pyjama Day and a raffle. Thank you for
supporting these worthwhile events.
ELECTION DAY FUNDRAISING
Due to the combined efforts of the Canteen and Governing
Council we raised just over $3000 at our school on
Election Day. A big thank you to everyone that came out
to support our School.
Thank You to the parents, students and staff who
donated books for the book swap during Indigenous
Literacy Week and who purchased books. We raised
$126.60. Thank you for your support.
FOUND - Skateboard. Please see staff at the Front
Office with a description to claim the item.
FOOTBALL NEWS
Thank you to the students who have played this year and
the parents who have supported their child and the team.
What a great way to end the season on Presentation Day a great job by all.
I wish to notify students and parents I will be resigning as
the delegate for school football. Please contact Mr Scott
Megson if you are interested in being available for school
football in 2014.
Paul & Michelle Jensen
Wishing staff, students and their families a safe and
happy holiday.
I look forward to seeing you next term.
Julia Osborn
C.P.S.W.
CANTEEN
CROSSING MONITORS
ROSTER Term 4, Week 1 (14/10-18/10)
Monday:
Catherine McRostie, Clint Noble
Tuesday:
Kaya Grimston, Michael Guidera
Wednesday: Clint Noble, Leah Tynan
Thursday:
Friday:
Mandy Stopp
Catherine McRostie, Danielle Carslake,
Denise Jarrett
ROSTER Term 4, Week 2 (21/10-25/10)
Monday:
Catherine McRostie, Clint Noble
Tuesday:
Kaya Grimston, Michael Guidera
Wednesday: Clint Noble, Leah Tynan
Thursday:
Friday:
Mandy Stopp
Catherine McRostie, Danielle Carslake
Denise Jarrett
Term 4, Week 1 (14/10-18/10)
Morning:
Nicola Randall
Brooke Bergamin
Shari Tonkin
Afternoon :
Isaac Valiente
Matthew Lamshed
Ben Major
Term 4, Week 2 (21/10-25/10)
Morning:
Connor Brook
Hayden Spruce
Zack Kenny
Afternoon :
Keiandra Horton
Paris Chadwick
Georgia Usher
COMMUNITY NEWS
 Southern Domestic Violence Community Development Network
 My Time Are you the primary carer of a child with a disability or a
Coming together to address domestic violence in the Southern region
through innovative Community Development projects. Held on 30/9
from 10:30am-12:30pm. Ph Sarah 8382006 for more information.
SwimVac School holiday swimming lessons. A full week of lessons,
consecutive days with the same teacher. 30 minute lessons between
9:00-11:00am at Seaford State Swim, Cascade Dr, Seaford. Ph
83863338 for more information.
Seaford Rangers Junior Trials for 2014 All trials will be held at
Seaford Rangers FC Home Ground, Norseman St, Pt Noarlunga
South from 24/9-28/9 - see Flyer for dates.
Siblings in Focus Fun and interactive session for siblings of children
with special needs, disabilities and/or chronic illness. Held on 2/10
from 1:00-3:00pm at Family Connections Hackham, 72 Collins Pde,
Hackham. Ph Tanya 81866944 for more information.
Teddy Bear Picnic Mobile Family Connections invites you to our
Free Teddy Bear Picnic for a Play & Chat with other families in your
area. Held on 2/10 from 10:00am-12:00noon at Elizabeth Road
Reserve (next to Bus Stop 61A), Morphett Vale. Ph Alix or Kelly
81591400 for more information.
Music & Laughter with Daniel Larcombe Come as a family and
enjoy the live performance by Daniel. Suitable for children 0-10yrs.
Free performance, bbq and face painting for the children. Held at
Hackham West Children’s Centre Yellow Unit, Hackham West
Primary School, Glynville Dr on 3/10 from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Bookings essential. Ph Milan Gligic 0403369791 or Tracy Hill
0418932427.
Ride Your Bike Right Free sessions for students Reception - Yr 2
(Ready to Ride, includes helmet & bike safety, learning about their
wheels, braking skills, spatial awareness etc) and students up to 12yrs
(Riding Right, includes helmet and bike safety check, pumping tyres
race, braking skills, spatial awareness, skill & accuracy riding and
skills course). Held on 4/10 from 10:00am-12:00noon at Hackham
East Primary School, Collins Pde, Hackham. Ph Jodie 83923194 to
book or more information.
VOLT 10yr Celebration The Aldinga VOLT Reference Group
invite you to join the FREE fun and help celebrate the last 10yrs of
activities and culture. Held on 4/10 from 2:00-5:00pm at
Onkaparinga Youth Services Aldinga VOLT, Aldinga Central
Shopping Centre, Pridham Blvd, Aldinga. Ph 85577555 for more
information.
Taste of the South An evening of culinary pleasure & entertainment
to help raise vital funds to bring food rescue charity OzHarvest to
southern communities. To be held on 11/10 from 7:00-11:00pm at
South Adelaide Football Club, 1 Lovelock Dr, Noarlunga Downs.
Tickets $50pp. For more information Ph 81629553
special need? My Time provides an opportunity to relax, socialise
and discuss challenges that arise from being a parent/carer of your
child/ren. Held at Hackham West Children’s Centre, 50 Glynville
Dr, Hackham West each Friday from 9:45-11:45am. For more
information Ph Milan Gligic 0403369791.
Tuned In The Emu Tree presents a 3 days recording & performance
workshop for those who are interested in collaborating with other
like minded people to explore music, learn how to multi-track record,
looking to form a band or just want to experience the buzz of performing. Held on 9/10, 10/10 from 10:00am-4:00pm & 11/10
11:00am-7:00pm at Onkaparinga Youth Services Reynella, 10 Main
South Rd, Reynella for 12-18yr olds. Ph 83875577 to register.
ARTICULATED A FREE 8wk art program exploring different
styles, techniques and mediums. Held on Thursday from 17/10-5/12,
3:30-5:00pm for 8-13yr olds at Onkaparinga Youth Services
Reynella, 10 Main South Rd, Reynella. Ph 8387557 for more
information.
The Dad Factor A FREE 7 week course for dads, step dads,
grandads, uncles and other male carers with tips, tools and tactics to
help you develop your own style of parenting. Held at Hackham
West Community Centre, 2 Majorca Rd, Hackham West each
Monday from 21/10-2/12 from 6:00-8:00pm. Ph 83841065 to
register.
Hand in Hand Parenting Challenging Children A FREE 8 week
course designed to assist parents to manage children aged 5-12yrs
with challenging and difficult behaviours. Held at Hackham West
Community Centre, Cnr Majorca Cres & Glynville Dr, Hackham
West each Tuesday from 22/10-10/12 from 9:15-11:45am. Creche
available. Ph 83841065 to register.
Onkaparinga Park Walk Heart Foundation Walking Park Walks
aim to encourage people to enjoy themselves in their local natural
environments. Join in a Free 30 minute fitness walk or a 60 minute
leisure & education walk. Held on Saturday 19/10 at 9:15am at
Tangari Regional Park. Meet at car park near the corner of Pine Rd
& Reynell Rd, Woodcroft. To register Ph 1300362787 or visit
Events & Park Walks www.hearfoundation.org.au/walking.
MyTime Peer Support For parents or carers of a child with a delay,
disability or chronic health condition. Held on Monday morning and
involve massages, craft activities, professional guest speakers or
activities that participants identify as important to them. Held at
O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre, Galloway Road, O’Sullivan
Beach.
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Please see pin up board opposite the Canteen for further
information relating to some of the above events.