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Monday 20th July Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 4th August, 6AS, 6AN, 7W Nature Play Excursion - Build a Cubby - Belair National Park

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

PUPIL FREE DAY FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 – JULY 20th

Teachers will be working with other teachers from local partnership schools on LDAM (Learning Design, Assessment and Moderation strategies). The OSHC will be open for child care that day. Please book in with Lissy or Sally on 8381 7577.

THANK YOU

Usually at the end of each term, I have a Highlights section filled with a wide range of many exciting things students have done during the term. Due to the very different term we have had, there have not been the usual special events for students to experience. What they have experienced, however, are new, innovative and interesting ways of learning. While the end of last term created a number of significant challenges and swift teaching and learning changes, staff rose to the expectations and delivered very strong learning programs. In a review we did at Staff Meeting this week there was overwhelming feedback that the collaboration that was done in team groups was one of the highlights of the process, with many staff saying that it was so successful, they are continuing to try to plan more widely together. Through reports, observations in classrooms and discussions with teachers it is clearly evident that their consistency of learning design right across the school. I would like to thank all staff for the high level of professionalism they have shown throughout the term and the support they have given families in order to help children engage with learning effectively.

Students too, have really stepped up, not just in tackling new approaches and skills with a positive growth mindset but also developing a high level of resiliency in getting into class and being organised and on task each morning, without parental assistance. Well done students!

Finally I would like to sincerely thank all parents for the level of support and understanding you have given us throughout this term. We know that some of you have faced personal challenges due to COVID, such as lost jobs, businesses or income, vulnerable family members to care for or vulnerabilities yourselves but despite any personal challenges, you helped us while we had lockout and continue to help us now such as through practising social distancing. You have also helped us by keeping your sick children at home and where necessary have had them tested for COVID. So this is a big thank you to you all too, we sincerely appreciate your support.

REPEAT REMINDER BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS USE

There was a reminder to all families about the playgrounds being out of bounds before, after and outside of school in a previous newsletter. Not only is this usual policy but it is a very important expectation during COVID for hygiene purposes and to ensure minimisation of any possible infection spread. Unfortunately, we are still having to ask parents, students and other children to move off the playgrounds before and after school. I respectfully request that families please follow this school expectation.

WRITTEN REPORTS

By now, you should have received your child’s written report that was sent home on Wednesday. If you would still like to have a meeting with your child’s teacher to discuss his/her learning, please contact the teacher early next term to arrange a time.

STAFF NEWS

Congratulations to Hannah Sripada and her family on the birth of their baby boy.

LOST PROPERTY

We have a lot of unnamed lost property in front of the front office at the moment. It is really important to name all items so we can return items to students. If you are missing any items, please come and check the boxes.

SCHOOL SECURITY IN THE HOLIDAYS

To help prevent vandalism and other crime in the school during the holidays, we seek your support to please report any suspicious behaviour you may observe in and around the school to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or direct to Police on 131 444. I thank you in advance for doing so.

…..AND FINALLY

Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday break with your children. We look forward to seeing all students safely back for the start of Term 2 on Tuesday 21st July.

Anne Rathjen

Principal

COVID restrictions are starting to be eased which means teachers will commence planning incursions and excursions for their classes for the remainder of the 2020 school year. All incursions and excursions must be paid prior to students attending and participating. If you are yet to pay your 2020 levy we ask that you forward payment by Friday 24th July 2020, thank you.

If you are yet to pay your 2020 materials and services fees we remind families to clear all outstanding accounts as soon as possible to avoid debt collection services to be appointed.

We are very aware and understanding of the situation in regard to additional financial strains on families particularly this year and ask if you are experiencing financial difficulties we ask you contact the Business Manager via email dl.1053.finance@schools.sa.edu.au

We thank you for your ongoing support to allow us to provide a quality educational program for our students.

Jenny McFadyen

Business Manager

Wow, this term has been a whirlwind!!! With everything that has happening in the world we have learned to “keep on going”, to be flexible, to “go with the flow” and “not sweat the small stuff”.

The ending of this term is certainly looking much brighter than the end of term 1. Please ensure you keep well and safe during the holidays. I look forward to working with our Hallett Cove East community in term 3.

Evie Donoghue (evie.donoghue503@schools.sa.edu.au)

HCEPS Wellbeing Coordinator

Happy holidays everybody.

Throughout the holidays may be a good time for families to sit down and discuss the issues that school children face these days with the movement towards a more digital world. Some discussion points to have could include

· Online privacy.

· Taking photos and videos of others and what is and is not acceptable.

· What social media is and how it can affect peoples' mental health.

· The positives of the internet and how it allowed us to stay in touch during the lockdown. (Zoom in particular)

Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing all your children on the other end of the break.

Jonathon Warren-White

School Banking at our school will recommence from 27th July and will be on Monday's.

For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

If your child has lost their book, please contact your School Banking Co-ordinator for a replacement or visit any Commbank Branch.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2020 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

We pleased to be offering a limited Canteen LUNCH service

Cashless service until further notice
All orders via Qkr! ONLY
No counter sales at recess or lunch
Limited Lunch menu
Orders by 9.15
Unfortunately no Volunteers are allowed in school hence our limited menu offer.
We thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Our limited menu will be

Hotdogs $4.00
Pizza $4.00
Mac and Cheese $5.00
Lasagna $5.00
Chicken Nuggets $4.00
Meat Pies $4.00
Sausage Rolls $3.50
Muffins $1.00
Cookies $1.00

There will be no sandwiches, wraps, burgers and potatoes available

If you have lost a SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 mobile phone, please see one of our friendly, front office staff, who have been keeping it safe for you.

We do our best to return LOST PROPERTY, Hoodies, Hats etc. We are always sorting through uniforms BUT there are so many uniform items that have not been named/labelled. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE write your child's name on each piece of clothing, lunch box, drink bottle, sporting equipment that is send to school.