Hallett Cove East Primary School

Keeping you in the loop ....

DIARY DATES

  • Monday August 23rd - School Photos
  • Friday September 10th - School Closure Day (Show Day)
  • Friday September 17th - Sports Day

A FEW WORDS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Well what an interesting start we have had to Term 3!!

I would like to start by thanking you all for your fantastic support throughout the lockdown. Parents, staff and students all worked fabulously as a team to ensure we were able to keep student learning going despite the challenges faced. We definitely now have many Webex experts across all levels of the school community!! As we watch the unfolding COVID impacts across Australia, and in NSW in particular, the SA Government, Police, Health and Education leaders will undoubtedly continue to monitor our state for any pending impacts and obviously changes could still occur at any time. This also means that for the foreseeable future, one would expect to live with some level of restrictions. For now though, students are back learning at school and we certainly hope that continues.

How wonderful it has been to watch the Olympics over the last week. The resilience, persistence and strength of athletes has been so obvious throughout along with the poise and calm they have shown under pressure including when they have expected to have achieved higher than they actually did. These people are excellent role models for our students in the way they have worked to achieve their goals. I also particularly value the stories of teamwork reflected in the revamp of the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together. Athletes have been heard providing encouraging words to peers and have been generous in congratulating fellow competitors on their win. Teamwork, and the associated care for others, supports achievement at both the Olympics and in within schools.  Thank you for working with us as a team to build strong resilient children who work effectively with others.

SECONDARY SCHOOL 2022 ENROLMENTS FOR CURRENT YR 6 AND 7 STUDENTS

This term enrolment offers for secondary school will be sent to the families of our year 6 and 7 students. It is important for you to know that not all schools will send out their enrolment offers at the same time, but they will be sent as close as possible to Friday 13th August (end of Week 4). Most families will receive their offer via email. If you think you have not received your enrolment offer from your secondary school, you need to check your junk folder for an email from education.noreply@sa.gov.au. If you did not provide an email address on your Registration of Interest form, you will receive your enrolment offer in the mail or it will be handed to you by your child. If your enrolment offer has not arrived by Wednesday 18th August, please let the Front Office team know and we can follow up with the secondary school on your behalf. If you need support to accept your enrolment offer, it is best to contact your allocated secondary school and they can step you through the process.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE PHONES???

Have you been trying to ring our front office and either been unable to get through or had a response that appears as though the person answering you has hung up? If so, I apologise for any inconvenience. A few weeks ago our phone system was migrated over to the new NBN. Since then we have experienced some problems when answering phone calls. We are in the process of having that addressed but it is taking some time. In the meantime, we ask for your patience when calling the school. If you are not able to get through the first time, please keep trying until you do as the problem is intermittent. We hope the issue will be fixed within the next few days.

NATIONAL OSHC EDUCATORS DAY – WEDNESDAY 28th JULY

As you already know, Wednesday was OSHC Educators Day so I would like to again take the opportunity to sincerely thank our OSHC/VacCare team for the excellent service they provide for our students and those from our local Kindy. Governing Council and staff acknowledged the OSHC team with chocolates and flowers and they also enjoyed cake as a celebration of their work.

Anne Rathjen

Principal

COMING EVENTS

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY – FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

SPORTS DAY – FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER

 

PLEASE, A REMINDER ARRIVE AT SCHOOL ON TIME ...

A Few Words from the Deputy Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

What an unusual start to the term. These last two weeks have felt a lot longer yet in some ways we feel like we are only just settling in to term three now.

The students who attended during lockdown were very resilient and followed the programs set by their class teachers as best they could. A highlight for me was joining some Webex sessions with students of all ages. The joy of seeing their classmates and the conversations with the class and their teacher were worth the technical hassles. I improved my Webex skills as well! Thank you to all our families for their commitment to our state’s lock down and helping their children with their off-site learning.

The students may have been a little louder than usual when they returned, and I know of at least one teacher that was looking in vain for the mute button, but they quickly settled back into the routines and their on-site learning was recommenced.

We are now looking forward to our planned activities for the rest of the term.

Kind Regards,

                                                                                Andrea Hayden

                                                                                Deputy Principal

A Few Words from the Wellbeing Leader


Resource Recommendation

Raising Young People – no doubt one of the toughest but yet most rewarding things we do in our lives!

I know as a parent of 4 children myself, that sometimes I wish there was a “Parenting/Caregivers Handbook” to help me work out how to best address developmental, social and emotional issues that pop-up every now and then.

Parenting SA have come to my rescue. They have a range of Parent Easy Guides – providing a range of tips and tricks to assist in a variety of areas that we are often confronted with but despite our best intentions, can feel lost with where to start i.e. Bedwetting, Blended Families, Peer Pressure and Sibling Rivalry, just to name a few. So if you need a hand in addressing some tricky areas of raising young people, jump on to https://parenting.sa.gov.au/ and have a quick read. 

Naomi Pudney

Wellbeing Leader

LIGHTHOUSE LEADERS' LETTER



FINANCE INFORMATION FROM OUR BUSINESS MANAGER

We are continuing to provide the quality educational 2021 program planned for all students at Hallett Cove East Primary School.  To allow our program to be sustained we ask families to support us by clearing outstanding accounts as soon as possible.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties we ask you contact the Business Manager via email to dl.1053.finance@schools.sa.edu.au.

Imelda Jolly

                                                                               Acting Business Manager

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTORAL CARE WORKER

Anxiety shouldn’t be a taboo topic

When we consider COVID and our lockdown we tend to focus on all the negatives. There are, however, many positives to consider as well. Take a moment to consider what has been a blessing or a positive for you and your family.

One of the things that I have been thankful for during this pandemic is the focus on mental health. Over time mental health is being increasingly talked about and the number of amazing free resources increases every day. The lockdown has also provided me with the opportunity to investigate some of these resources.

Everyone experiences some anxiety and therefore it is normal. However, when high levels of anxiety stop you from doing what you want to do or what you need to do then it is a problem which requires mental health intervention.  

Beyond Blue reports that anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. On average, one in four people – one in three women and one in five men – will experience anxiety at some stage in their life. In a 12-month period, over two million Australians experience anxiety.

Brave reports that anxiety is the most common psychological problem amongst children and one in ten children will suffer from anxiety. This isn’t something to be ashamed of or to ignore. It is something that requires our attention and our time. 

I would like to share with you the BRAVE program https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/ The BRAVE program is an online self-help program that contains both resources and information for children, teenagers and their parents. It is designed specifically to develop skills and coping strategies so that worries and anxiety don’t stop young people from doing the things they want or need to do.

This lockdown I have completed the Young Child Program for parents of children aged 3-7. The program consists of 4 self-paced information sessions along with homework to apply the knowledge to your child. The program also has handy pdf summaries so that you can share what you have learnt with a co-parent. I would strongly recommend this program for any parent of a child up to the age of 10, whether they experience mild anxiety occasionally, or severe anxiety regularly. 

There are also online child and parent programs for 8-12 year olds, and for teens and their parents. These other options are not as streamlined and a little bit more dated aesthetically, but still contain relevant information.

If you have discovered any other wellbeing resources or strategies that might be helpful for our school community I would love to hear about them.

Joey Traeger,

PASTORAL CARE WORKER

at HCEPS on Wednesdays and Fridays  

Joey.Traeger704@schools.sa.edu.au

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

SAY CHEESE - School Photo Day is Monday 23rd August 2021

Have your child's school memories captured forever.

Parents can send the correct money to school in self-sealed envelope on the Photo Day, however, Online Ordering, where parents are able select their preferred package is the  safest and easiest way to order school photos.  Just enter the shootkey printed on your child's envelope and make your selection.  If you are having a Sibling photo taken, use the shootkey printed on the Sibling envelope

MSP offers a 10% discount for all Online orders over $90.00 per family.

To receive this discount online, your orders must be placed in one transaction.

Some important points:

  -  Each child needs their own photo envelope.

  -  Don't seal envelopes inside each other. 

  -  You can pay for all your children in one envelope.

  -  Please enclose the correct money as not change is given.

  -  Cash, cheques, credit card and money orders accepted.

  -  Family envelopes are available at the school office.

  -  Try Online Ordering a go - it's safe and easy!

ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL MSP PHOTOGRAPHY ON 8391 3951


BOYS GREY SCHOOL TROUSERS AND SHORTS (Limited number and sizes)

A One Time Offer Only - we have some Boys, Grey School Trousers and Shorts for sale.

Trousers available in Sizes 16 & 12, limited stock and we are letting them go for a ridiculous $10.00 !!  Some trousers have a double thickness knee - WOW!

Also available are some boys, grey shorts in sizes 10 & 12 for only $7.00.

Get in quickly for these fantastic bargains!

Call into the school office and ask one of our friendly staff for assistance.

CANTEEN

Limited menu available until further notice
  • Available via Qkr!
  • Limited Lunch menu 
  • Orders by 9.15
  • We thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Volunteers Wanted !!

Volunteers are important to our school community. Our canteen relies on help from volunteers to deliver a meal service to our pupils.

To enable us to provide a varied recess and lunch menu offer to our pupils we really do need your help.   

If you have a spare hour or more we would welcome your support.

Not registered with the school as a volunteer?  Volunteer application packs are available from the front office containing all the information you need to submit your registration as a volunteer...... WE NEED YOU

Canteen Roster

Please download and view the CANTEEN ROSTER, you will see there are many blank spaces on the roster, we would love you to select a time slot and become part of our team.

We would welcome and thank you for volunteering your time to help and ensure our children have access to varied interesting food and snacks offered from the canteen.

YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE CANTEEN MANAGER OR CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF IF YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER.

HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.

THANK YOU!

Helen Jefferson : 8322 3677

(9.30 am - 1.30 pm)

RECESS ROSTER APPROX TIME 10.00 am - 11.30 am

LUNCH ROSTER APPROX TIME 11.30 am - 1.30 pm

Download

Secondhand Uniform Shop

If you have any uniform items in good condition that are now surplus to your needs our volunteers would appreciate donations.  

Donations can be left at the administration office.  Thank you.

Opening hours :- House 1, through the carport - facing Forresters Rd

Wednesday morning 8.30-9.00

Wednesday afternoon 3.00-3.30

 


COMMUNITY NEWS

FLAGSTAFF HILL JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS

WHEN: Every Wednesday 28 July - 1 September (6 weeks)

TIME:    4:00 - 5:00 pm      COST:   $65     

All ages welcome.  Novice, Intermediate & Advanced.

Bookings or further information visit: www.fhgc.com.au/gold/junior-golf 





HALLETT COVE EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Vision

Hallett Cove East Primary School:

  • Learning for tomorrow’s world
  • Working together
  • Valuing each other and our future
Mission

Our Mission is to ensure that our students are able to successfully interact and achieve within andbeyond their own community, now and in the future.

This may be evidenced by:

A Strong Sense of Identity
  • Students will be resilient and reflective, confident in their own opinions and provide leadership.
Creative Thinking
  • Students will be creative and critical thinkers who draw upon a range of strategies to deal with new situations or information.
Success in Interactions
  • Students will value diversity and successfully interact with others within and beyond their community in a collaborative manner.
Preparedness for the Future
  • Students will demonstrate initiative, enterprise and adaptability and will be able to successfully manage change within their own lives and as part of a global community.
Skill in Communication
  • Students will be able to successfully communicate in a range of settings within and beyond their own community.
Success in Learning
  • Students will develop and apply knowledge, competencies and skills, which enable them to be successful now and in the future.
Self-Directed Learners
  • Students will be able to initiate and implement their own learning plans. Based on constructivist theory, students will be supported in self-assessment procedures in order to reflect on and guide future learning.
Values

The school Values identified by the school community are reflected in the everyday language atschool by staff, parents, students and community members. The Values are

  • Excellence
  • Fairness
  • Respect
  • Responsibility

Our ongoing commitment to our Values is reflected in our Student and Staff Wellbeing programs including the Year 7 Student Leaders program, Buddy and assembly programs.

QKR APP (Quicker)

Qkr App (pronounced quicker) is Hallett Cove East Primary School and Out of School Hours/Vacation Care preferred form of payment. 

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