West Lakes Shore School Newsletter

TERM 4, Week 1 - 16 October 2020

LEADERSHIP CORNER

Dear Families

Dear Families,

A warm welcome back to Term 4.

We have had a great start to our whole-school ‘Active Bodies, Active Minds’ Connected Curriculum and we are looking forward to a great term ahead. Thank you for your continued support as we monitor current SA situations and apply and lift restrictions around COVID in line with our Department guidelines. We have seen an ongoing increase in student attendance and it is great to have nearly all students arriving in time for the start of learning at 8.50am.

Key events that will go ahead this term incorporating COVID safe plans will be :

  • Our annual End of Year Concert
  • Children’s ‘Be Active’ themed P.E. week
  • Year 7 Graduation
  • and an array of active end of year excursions

Uniform

As we’ve commenced Term 4, a friendly reminder that hats are now compulsory for all students. For safety, students are sent to the Courtyard to ‘stay in the shade’ if they do not bring or cannot find their hats. Staff are also reminding students in regards to key uniform requirements. Our Uniform Policy was updated in conjunction with our whole-school community in 2019 and we appreciate all families supporting us to enforce this.

Some key reminders include:

  • No dyed hair or nail varnish
  • Socks should be navy, white or black
  • Sandals must be safe and in line with our school policy.

We attach a copy of our school Uniform policy for families.

Thanks for having your say!

A big thank you to all the families who undertook our annual school survey. We were delighted to have over 130 responses and this information will be used to evaluate success and shape our site strategic priorities and actions. Feedback is an important part of improvement and we value all family opinions. If you have any specific feedback about any of the work we do here at school please contact school directly as per our site parent feedback procedures. It is important that issues are not presented on social media platforms, as this can impact indirectly on staff and businesses who have insufficient opportunity to act and respond to your feedback. Thank you for maintaining a respectful and supportive community - it’s something we truly value here at West Lakes.

Sea Star Development

We are impressed with the renovations of our Sea Star unit and whilst we await our new ‘pop of colour’ sensory walk hallway floor arriving from the UK (delayed due to COVID), the staff and students are beginning to move back in. Spaces are being designed with the theme of ‘the environment as the third teacher’. We will use these units for our new Reception transition sessions on Friday week 2, Friday week 4 and Wednesday of week 9.

2021 enrolments

Alongside our Reception students, in 2021 we have several new students joining us in Years 1-7. As we create class structures to accommodate these new students we strongly encourage any families who are considering enrolling their child for 2021 to get in touch as soon as possible. It also supports us if we can to know if your child will be leaving.

Have a safe weekend

Carol, Helen and Fay

UNIFORM POLICY

Please find attached the current uniform policy.
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URGENT - Students Leaving WLSS at the end of 2020

STUDENTS LEAVING END 2020 - We urgently require families to inform us if their child will be leaving WLSS before or at the end of 2020 (Reception to Year 6 children). 

We are in the final stages of class placements for 2021 and fluctuating enrolment numbers have a significant impact on this process . 

Please forward any information to Janet Massey - janet.massey644@schools.sa.edu.au 

SPORTS CORNER

PE WEEK - 26 - 30 OCTOBER 2020

This term in Week 3, 26th  - 30th October, the whole school will be participating in a variety of Physical Activities and House based team sporting events aligned to the curriculum.

While it is not compulsory, we invite your child/ren to wear their 'House Colours', on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to get into the spirit of team events and competition. 

  • RED for Karatta
  • YELLOW for Parndana
  • GREEN for Minnipa
  • BLUE for Morialta

The following items are acceptable to wear:

  • House coloured socks
  • Shorts/skorts/pants
  • T Shirts / long sleeve shirts
  • Hats - compulsory - NO CAPS OR BEANIES
  • Jumpers or jackets (if its cold)

Please make sure all clothing is named and suitable for athletic activity (including footwear).

Of course if you don't have team colours, school uniform is fine.

As this is not 'Sports Day', please do not send your child to school in the following items:

  • Singlet's, costumes or face paint / crazy hair

SAPSASA CROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to the following students that have been selected to represent Port SAPSASA at the Cross Country Championships being held at Oakbank Racecourse , 3rd June 2021

Division 1

  • 2km - Under 10 Boys - Thomas O
  • 3km - Under 11 Girls - Mia C-I
  • 3km - Under 11 Boys - Declan P & Ashton R
  • 3km - Under 12 Boys - Jed R & Paolo S
  • 3km - Under 13 Girls - Abbi R
  • 3Km - Under 13 Boys - Thomas A

INSTRUMENTAL CORNER

COME AND TRY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

VOLUNTEERS CORNER

VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Thinking of volunteering at West Lakes Shore School? This could be in the class room, on an excursion or overnight camp, canteen, sports team coach, assisting in the change room for swimming week or as a member of the Governing Council.  All volunteers are required to have the appropriate clearances and training.

This includes:

  • Completion of our volunteer application and declaration
  • A valid WWCC or DCSI Clearance
  • Completion of on-line RAN-EC training
  • Induction certificate

If you are not already cleared to volunteer at our school and would like to be involved you can complete the process online at https://bit.ly/2Yg9dv5.

We are holding a morning 'Face to Face' RAN-EC training session on Friday, 6th November from 9:15 - 11:30 am (approx)  for our new and existing parents.

If you would like to attend please register by sending an email with the subject “Volunteer Training - RAN registration” with your full name and phone number  to Michelle.Fearne570@schools.sa.edu.au by Wednesday 4th November.

SUSTAINABILITY CORNER

DID YOU KNOW?

Do you have an old mobile phone you don't need any more? Simply drop it off at West Lakes, Semaphore or Port Adelaide library, along with the charger and any phone accessories, and they will recycle it responsibly for you. 

 Local libraries (West Lakes, Henley Beach, Semaphore and Port Adelaide) have battery recycling drop off points. Batteries can be hazardous if disposed of in your general waste bin and can cause significant harm to the environment.

 Semaphore Dental (62 Semaphore Road) has a recycling scheme to make you smile. Drop off your empty toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes and dental floss packs at their reception and they will be recycled by a company called Terracycle. https://www.terracycle.com.au/en-AU

You can cut down on landfill by taking your empty cosmetic containers to 'True Hemp Culture' shop at 257 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide where they will be recycled by Terracycle. https://www.terracycle.com.au/en-AU

Bunnings accepts old electrical equipment that is broken or that you no longer want for recycling.

The H&M store in Rundle Mall will accept clothes in any condition in any brand for recycling. This is great when you have clothes that have been worn to shreds and are no good for an Op Shop!

Many soft plastics can be dropped off at recycling bins at the front of all Coles and Woolworths shops. This can include bread bags, chip and snack packets, cereal box liners and much more. Please ensure they are dry and as empty as possible. Find a full list of what you can recycle here: https://www.redcycle.net.au/what-to-redcycle/

WHAT'S HAPPENING - TERM DATES AND CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Please make a note of the following dates on your calendar:

PUPIL FREE DAY - TERM 4

  • 18th November 2020- Wednesday - TERM 4 - Pupil Free Day

Please make sure you have booked your child/ren into OSHC if you require care for any of the Pupil Free Day.  

TERM 4 CALENDAR - 12 OCTOBER - 11 DECEMBER 2020

  • Tuesday 20 October - SAPSASA Basketball
  • Week 3 - PE WEEK - 26 - 30 October
  • Tuesday 27 October - District Athletics Day
  • Week 5 - NAIDOC WEEK - 9 - 13 November 
  • Wednesday 18 November - Pupil Free Day
  • Wednesday 2 December - End of Year Concert (evening event - TBC)
  • Thursday 3 December - Back Up End of Year Concert (due to inclement weather if required - TBC)
  • Monday 7 December - Sea Dragon Unit - Marion Aquatic Centre Excursion
  • Thursday 10 December - Year 7 Graduation Ceremony - INVITED GUESTS ONLY
  • FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER - END OF TERM 4 - EARLY DISMISSAL 2:15PM
  • BEGINNING OF TERM 1, 2021 - WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY 2021

FAMILY CORNER

WEST LAKES SHORE SCHOOL OSHC

Please be advised that OSHC has a wait list on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until further notice. From time to time other days may be at capacity too.  PLEASE make sure you contact OSHC - 8242 3141 if your child will NOT be attending OSHC on their normal day, either due to illness or other family reasons.

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