Clapham Primary School

This week we celebrated our amazing SSOs during Support Staff Week, 16 - 20 August. Thank you for your contributions Fiona, Rosary, Mara, Helen, Karen, Marie, Tracy, Harrie, Di and Alysse. Clapham Primary could not function without you we're thankful for all of the big and small things that you do each day.

The Year 7 Knockout Netball Carnival was held on the 18th of August at Clapham Primary School. We hosted two schools, Gilles Street Primary School and West Beach Primary School.

It was a very successful day for our Year 7 team who won both games (Gilles Street v Clapham 53-11, West Beach v Clapham 46-36). All players demonstrated great teamwork skills and showed encouragement for their fellow players both on and off the court. Clapham girls are excited for the challenge ahead at the final carnival to be held at Priceline Stadium.

 Joanna Richardson 

Year 7 Knockout Netball Team Coach 

This week students celebrated Science Week. This year's theme was 'Food - Different by design'. Friday saw the Launch of Nude Food Friday Frenzy. We are looking for zero waste on Friday.

Mrs Francou and Mr Tucker opened the STEM Room on Wednesday and Thursday lunch for experiments with food. Students rotated through activities, including making their own Whizz Fizz (Sherbet). When they put the Whizz Fizz on their tongue, the saliva in their mouth caused the citric acid crystals to dissolve. The citric acid reacted with the bicarbonate of soda and produced carbon dioxide gas. The bubbles of carbon dioxide made the fizzy feeling on their tongue. Students engaged in discussions around sweet and sour, and there were some big smiles as they recognised the tastes and sensations.

On Friday in Gardening Club students cooked up a salad from the garden using spinach, parsley and beetroot!

Today we were very fortunate to have Claire Arthur, Olympic athlete, attend our school as part of the Olympics Unleashed Program.  We learnt a lot about Claire and her sport, Trampolining. 

Congratulations Alfie on being a finalist in the Little Legend Campaign.  The Little Legend Campaign celebrates determination, grit and sportsmanship. 

We have commenced planning for 2022. If you have a child who is leaving at the end of the year please let the Front Office know as soon as possible.

If you know of other families intending to enrol at Clapham Primary School please encourage them to collect an enrolment pack from the Front Office, call 8276 5633 or email us at dl.0952.admin@schools.sa.edu.au. We are getting many enrolments for Reception for next year and wish to share that we do not have a ‘cap/cut-off’ for reception enrolments for 2022!

This information will be extremely helpful for us to make informed decisions about class structures and staffing requirements.

Although life is always filled with uncertainty, the levels we are currently experiencing are unprecedented and it is becoming evident that this is taking a toll on our young people. The most recent research from Mission Australia makes clear the breadth and depth the pandemic is having on our youth across the nation. It appears that lockdowns and tighter restrictions will be with us for some time, but it is important in such times of uncertainty to instil hope and remain optimistic. Adult carers can play a vital role in helping young people reframe their worries, encouraging them to see life as it is and getting them to focus more on the things they can control, rather than those they can’t. It’s important young people remain connected with their social networks during these times as often their natural response to uncertainty is to exhibit varying degrees of fear and anxiety. With the continued disruptions, mental health concerns are on the rise and it is evident that many students may need some extra support to achieve their goals. Parents can help their kids focus more on the good things in their life, rather than fill in the blanks with catastrophic narratives. This Special Report outlines how adult carers can help instil hope and offer support in such times of uncertainty. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this Special Report raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://claphamps.sa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-instilling-hope-uncertain-times