Clapham Primary School

 The following is a brief update from our last Governing Council meeting and of each sub-committee:

• Facilities: See article below
• Nature Play Project - We have engaged Betterland to design a nature play area in the R-2 Playground. The redevelopment of this space will include: a log and stump climber, balance beams, log seating, and a rock climbing area with scramble net. This will value add to our teepee building area, mud kitchens, bamboo pods/huts and loose parts play. Due to company commitments this project is scheduled for the latter part of this year. The funding for this project has come from multiple sources: fundraising, grant from SA Government and school funds.
• After School Sports - Our 2/3 Netball team had their first win last Saturday. Karen, coach, shared that she is very impressed with the girls enthusiasm and that they are a delightful group to work with. Our Under 10 Soccer team also had a win! 
• OSHC - Happy Haven have welcomed some new and returning staff members this term. Please see article further on in the newsletter to find out a little more about each educator. 
• Finance:  The 2021 budget is tracking well.  Reminder M&S Levy (School Fees) letters were approved to send to families.  The school's annual audit was conducted and a highly successful report on the school's management of finances was received (waiting on formal written report). 

We held our first Community Action Day on Saturday 22nd May. The weather was glorious and we managed to tick off a few big jobs including: removal of the non-compliant metal play equipment, painting of Japanese Garden fence and handrails, tidy up/trimming of grassy banks, installation of new outdoor table tennis table, moving (and clean out) of garden shed for relocation of bike rack, tidy up Nature Play area, general weeding. Many thanks to Mrs Francou and the families who contributed their time: Baron, Goh, Buckwell, Schultz, Ikeda, Backhouse, Flint, Lashchuk, Kahn, and Salmon. The afternoon finished with the children enjoying marshmallows around the fire pit. 

On Wednesday 26th May, Room 1 went on an excursion to watch a live performance of Alison Lester’s ‘Magic Beach’. We caught the train from Lynton Station into the city to view the performance, then had Recess by the Torrens River. We had an amazing time and when we came back to school we wrote about our favourite part of the performance. Here are some responses:

“My favourite part was the brother and sister fighting, because it was funny.” Ismael

“My favourite part was when the family sat around the fire. The colours of the fire were amazing.” Charlie M

“My favourite part was when they used the words from the story book.” Ryan

On Monday the 24th of May, Room 4 and 17 travelled to Dunstan Playhouse to watch the 'Magic Beach' performance as part of the Dream Big Festival. For some of our students, this was their first time on a train! Thank you to Monia, Jasmine, Rosary and Miss Kim who helped our students have a safe and happy excursion.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge Booklist is in three sections.

• Reception to Year 2 – RED label
• Year 3 – Year 5 – GREEN label
• Year 6 – Year 9 – YELLOW label

 Students may choose any book from the booklist as long as the book is at their level and challenging for them to read.

 The Challenge is to read, or share in reading, 12 books before the 9th September 2021. Eight books need to be from the Premier's Reading Challenge booklists (available from the website). The other 4 books can be your own choice or you can choose all 12 books from the list.

 Each student needs a Student Reading Record sheet where each book read must be entered, together with the Title, Author and then initialled by the parent or teacher.  Once a student has finished their first sheet they have completed the Challenge and will receive a P.R.C. award towards the end of the year.

 To support student’s independence and their self managing skills, the Year 3 to 7 students will be responsible for documenting their own Reading Record Sheet. The process is explained in the beginning of the year to all students.

 You may choose to fill in your own sheet at home and send it in once it is completed. https://premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/students/student-reading-records/

Below is a little more about each educator who will be working at Happy Haven Clapham OSHC. 

Isabelle Augur

I'm a Student Based Trainee at Clapham OSHC. I am currently in Year 12 at Blackwood High School and completing a Certificate IV in School Aged Education and Care. One of my favourite activities to do with the children at OSHC is craft. In the future, I hope to study Primary Education at University, and become a teacher, OSHC worker, or SSO.

Jessica Rokkas

I’m currently studying Exercise Science and Nutrition at Flinders Uni. I enjoy swimming, reading and playing footy. As well as working at OSCH I work at a swimming pool as a lifeguard and a swimming instructor. I enjoy being at OSHC and am excited to spend more time with all of you! A fun fact about me is that I worked at a summer camp in America for 3 months.

Ellie Buchanan

I’m currently studying a Masters of Teaching at Flinders University. I’m very excited to start teaching once I graduate this year. I like to play volleyball, read and play the piano.

Kerrie Stewart

I’m in my last year of Speech Pathology at Flinders. When I’m not at Uni or OSHC, you’d find me at the gym or with my dog, Alfie, at the beach. I love CrossFit, pizza and anything outdoors. My favourite place in Adelaide is Bottega Gelateria in Henley Beach!

Joel Logan

I have been an educator at Happy Haven since July 2020. I love being active and engage with the kids by playing a variety of games like soccer and chasey. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science at Flinders University, to one day teach high school science and PE. Outside of OSHC I love watching sport, especially AFL, and I also enjoy fishing.

We hope to see our OSHC families soon.