Hallett Cove East Primary School

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country and we respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs. 

• Friday July 7th - Early Dismissal 2.05
• Monday July 31st - Migration Museum Excursion 2N & 3S
• Friday August 11th - AFL Max Excursion 7E & 7W
• Friday September 8th - School Closure Day
• Monday September 11th - Student Fee Day
• Friday September 29th - Sports Day (last day term three)

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It is hard to believe that we are at the mid-point of the year. This term has been an incredibly busy and successful one with many opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom. We have had camps, excursions, SAPSASA events and in-school performances which all add to the learning experiences of our students. I would like to acknowledge the dedication of our staff who often go above and beyond in providing these experiences. Thank you also to the many parent volunteers who made the events possible. We are very grateful for your support. Term three promises to be equally action packed!

During term 2, we have introduced a lot of new resources to support reading and literacy development across the school. We are really pleased with the way students have embraced the new literacy routines and structures and the accompanying resources. As a whole school, we are encouraged by the positive impact this is having for students and their learning.

Art Exhibition

I hope many of you were able to pop in to House 9 last Friday and see the fantastic art exhibition that our year 5/6 students completed this term. Learning was high quality and topics chosen were both personal to students and authentic in presentation. Congratulations to all House 9 staff and students for bringing this great event together.

NAIDOC Week

This week we have acknowledged NAIDOC Week across the school by paying respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and their role and prominent place in their communities and the wider community.  Classes have been engaged in some wonderful learning around the NAIDOC Week theme of 'For Our Elders.' There is some brilliant work on display in classrooms. 

Mobile Phones and Other Devices

As you would no doubt be aware, the Government has implemented a mobile phone ban during school hours. This will help us support safe and productive learning environments.

This means, that all students must keep their mobile phones and other personal devices (such as smartwatches) off and away at school.

There will be no change to the existing arrangements for students at Hallett Cove East Primary School as this policy has been implemented for some time. It is timely to remind everyone of the need for mobile phones and other devices to be switched off at school and stored appropriately in lockable boxes in the classroom.

We appreciate your support.

Find out more: http://phonesoff.sa.gov.au/.

We wish everyone a happy and safe school holiday period. Hopefully the wet and stormy conditions don't cause too much disruption to your holiday plans! See you in term three when school recommences on Monday 24 July.

With regards

Matthew Chapman

Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

On Friday of last week I was fortunate to tour House 9’s Art Gallery and hear from each artist about their inspiration and thoughts. I was so impressed with the variety and thinking behind all the artistic endeavours. I was very pleased to hear that many of the artists’ parents were able to visit after school also. Congratulations to all our year fives and sixes.

As I said in the last newsletter, Sports Day is planned for the final day of term three. The sports committee would like to give advance notice of running a fundraising barbeque on the day. The proceeds would go to school soccer. For this to happen we would need volunteers to organise and run the barbeque on the day. Please look out for the call to form a roster and consider giving some of your time on the day to help make a fun day for families and raise some money for the soccer teams. If we had parents offer to help for an hour, or even ½ an hour, then you could spend the rest of the day enjoying the events. If you are interested in helping please see Lee Silvester or Nadia Hodgson or leave a message for me in the front office.

If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling HCEPS in 2024, or beyond, please encourage them to contact the front office so that I can offer them a school tour. At this time of the year the department requires us to say which staff we need for our 2024 classes, so we really need those reception enrolments as soon as possible.

We are all looking forward to our two week break. I hope there is some sunshine so we can all get outside and enjoy our time to reset ready for yet another busy term starting on Monday 24th July.

Kind Regards,

Andrea Hayden

Deputy Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country and we respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs.

I hope that everyone has enjoyed the music that has been playing over the speakers this past week. It has been a celebration of NAIDOC week and the wonderfully talented First Nations musicians and artists from all over the country. Many of the songs are in the artists traditional language and discuss important messages about culture, history and reconciliation. Artists that have been on the playlist include King Stingray, Dan Sultan, Briggs, Baker Boy, Thelma Plum, Jessica Mauboy, Mitch Tambo, Electric Fields, Emily Wurramara, Yothu Yindi, Gurramul, Birdz, Fred Leone and Archie Roach.

I hope you all have a fantastic and safe two week break.

Regards,

Aaron Charlton

Wellbeing Leader and Year 5/6 Teacher

Hi Everyone, 

Well, we have made it to week 10! I don’t know about you, but I am planning on getting some of those extra jobs done during the holidays, as well as scheduling some catchups with friends and family. At times though I can have thoughts of what I would like to achieve but at times it just stays exactly like that, a thought. It can be hard work to get plans/goals accomplished. So I will be needing to do as this quote says “take action”. 

What is one thing you would like to complete in the holidays or one person you would like to catch up with? How will you make this happen?  

I have had a great second term at Hallett Cove East Primary School. I feel like I have grown as a person. 

 A beautiful part of my role is to connect with those within the school community and I love how it can be done in many different ways. This term I have connected with students through one-on-one times,  running a friendship group, chatting in breaktimes or asking students about their work in the classroom. I look forward to continuing to connect in Term 3. 

If you would like to get in touch at any point please ring the front office or email me at Erin.Finch444@schools.sa.edu.au 

 I hope you all have a great break with the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.  

Erin Finch

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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

Are you free one morning (8.30-9.00am) a week or one afternoon (3.00-3.30pm) to open the uniform shop, then please contact Mel Vlachos on hcepsfundraising@gmail.com.  It would be great to have the shop open on a different day other than Wednesday to help those that can not get there on that day.

Clearance - ALL shorts, skirts & skorts are just $ 2!

Open every Wednesday 8:30-9am and 3:00-3:30pm in House 1 - first building near the gates at the drop off/pick up point.  The shop is stocked with a variety of second hand uniform items. The money raised is given back to the school and utilised in fundraising projects. Remember that if you have any uniforms that no longer fit or are not being worn and in good clean condition, we'd love to receive them. Thank you.

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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