Thiele Primary School Newsletter

Thiele Primary School Newsletter - Term 3, Week 7 2019

Campus Drive,  

Aberfoyle Park

SA 5159

Ph:  8270 4222  Fax:  8270 4773   

ABSENTEE LINE: 8270 4222                  ABSENTEE SMS : 0416 906 283

Acting Principal:  Mrs Sharon Willoughby

Acting Deputy Principal:  Mrs Lisa Horton

Coordinator Student Wellbeing & Engagement:   Ms Carly Nash

Email Address: dl.1664_info@schools.sa.edu.au

From the Acting Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Book Week has been operating since 1946 and celebrates the importance of reading for pleasure. All students from Campus enjoyed the festivities of dressing up, parading, meeting authors, participating in quizzes, attending the disco and much more.  Through the implementation of Literacy Pro our Year 3 - 7 students who have achieved reading level 28 have participated in a quiz to receive their Lexile number. Books in our library are categorised into Lexiles and Hajnalka Molloy supports students to find a book that interests them within a 50 point scale of their lexile level. This program and process aims to increase the engagement and enjoyment of our students in their reading. This encourages our students to focus on reading and enjoy it as an enjoyable experience. A child is never too old to read to, listen to them read or chat to them about the books they are reading. Take time to do this with your children, reading can take you to many places and enable you to enjoy many experiences from the past, present or future.

Our community is important to us and we value each and every member. It is important to us that we develop the skills in our students to become valuable community members who continue to care for each other and respect our environment. Our Campus Student Leadership Team along with students in T15 Ms Hood’s class have been researching information and conducting audits on litter found within our school yard and the effects this has on our environment. I have also been reading about a school in Melbourne who have removed all of the bins in their classrooms and yards to encourage their students to take their waste with them and move towards producing no waste at all. If we work together, this is easily achieved. I encourage you to take the challenge of zero waste by packing Nude food lunchboxes for your child/ren by reusing containers and buying fewer packaged foods.

The NAPLAN results have been released and it is encouraging to see an improvement in Year 3, 5 and 7 Numeracy results. This year we have received the highest mean scores in Year 3 and Year 5 results since NAPLAN testing began, 46% of Year 3 students were in the highest band. These improvements are a clear reflection of the relentless efforts of our teachers and support staff.

To assist us with our planning for 2020, if you are planning to move from the area or know of families who are moving into the area please inform us of this as soon as possible. In addition, if you have any special considerations for your child/ren’s class placement that we need to be aware of during the class placement process please complete the attached form and return it to the Front Office before 14th October 2019.

Your feedback is important to us. We would appreciate you taking the time to complete the links for our Parent Opinion Survey and Volunteer Award as your children are the centre of everything we do and we aspire to improve student learning outcomes for every student who attends Thiele Primary School. 

Parent Opinion Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR5W5DF

Kind Regards,

Sharon Willoughby

Acting Principal

Staffing Update

Shaun Coghlan is extending his leave and will not be returning to Thiele Primary School, hence the Principal position has been advertised. Shaun has played a significant role in the leadership of Thiele Primary School and Campus.  We will be organising a farewell for Shaun sometime before the end of the year.

Amy Curyer will be taking leave in the last 2 weeks of this term, Anne Huxtable will be taking her class in her absence.

James Geoghan will be taking leave in the last week of this term and will continue this leave in the first four weeks of term 4, Todd Shearer will be taking his class during his absence.

Penny Evans will be taking leave in the first three weeks of term 4, Richard Lay will be taking her class in her absence.

Danni Gericke will be taking leave in week 1 of term 4, Alison McConachy will be taking Science in her absence.

Congratulations

Jake P and Luke C for being selected in the Southern Heights soccer team. These boys will be participating in the carnival next week All the best and look forward to hearing about your results.

Jake P has also been selected to represent South Australia in soccer and will attend a camp in Canberra during the October school holidays.

Cake Stall

Yummy treats for you to eat

Monday 9th September at Recess

We have for you:

  • Cupcakes
  • Brownies
  • Frog in a pod- (jelly with chocolate frog)
  • Cookies

Cakes 50c - $2.00

*Everything is homemade, if there is any question on what the ingredients are just ask and we will tell you

 *There are gluten free goodies to eat as well and if you’re allergic to anything just ask us what you’re allowed to eat* 

*Fundraiser for the decorations for the year 7 common room*

Outside the Coorong (no hat area)

*By Jessica T, Bethany K, Leani V 

Lego needed

If you have any old Lego that you would be willing to donate for a Science Fundraiser and to make an epic Lego wall. 

Ms Danni Gericke

STEM / Science Teacher

Assembly Report

Due to the Pupil Free Day there was no assembly this week. On Friday our staff joined staff from Happy Valley Primary School to participated in Professional Development about:-

·         Building our understanding of the Big 6

·         Using learning intentions & success criteria to move learning forward

·         Shifting from engagement to empowerment

Our School Support Officers also participated in Professional Development on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. The opportunity to work with staff within the Partnership was a valuable experience for all.

2020 New Reception Transition Visits / Parent Information Session

We are excited and delighted to meet the parents of our new Reception students and get to know our new reception students for 2020. The information session for parents/caregivers will be held in the Thiele staff room on the last day of this term. This is to ensure parents/caregivers to receive information and have an opportunity to clarify any concerns they have about their child starting school.

Parent information session:

  • Friday 27 September 9.00 am – 11.00 am in the Thiele Staff room

The transition visits are held over a number of weeks to allow plenty of opportunity for our new Reception students to become familiar with our school, the teachers and an opportunity to meet other students. This also provides an opportunity for our staff to get to know your child/ren.

Transition visit # 1:

  • Wednesday 23 October 9.00 am – 10.00 am or Thursday 24 October 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Transition visit # 2:

  • Wednesday 30 October 9.00 am -10.00 am or Thursday 31 October 9.00 am - 10.00 am

Transition visit # 3:

  • Wednesday 6 November 9.00 am – 10.00 am or Thursday 7 November 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Transition visit # 4:

  • Wednesday 13 November 9.00 am – 11:30 am

Transition visit # 5:

  • Wednesday 20 November or Thursday 21 November 9.00 am -10.00 am

Shoeboxes of Love

On Thursday 19th September 2019 (Week 9) we will be having a Casual Day to raise funds for this worthy cause. If they choose to participate, the students can either bring along a completed shoebox, any items to go in a shoebox so we can put it together at school, or a gold coin donation to assist with the freight cost of sending the shoeboxes overseas.

 The SRC will collect the shoeboxes and the donations from your child’s classroom.

If you would like to participate the shoebox can contain:

  • Something to wear
  • Something to cuddle
  • Something for school (paper, pencils)
  • Something to play with (ball, skipping rope, finger puppets)

 

Please note these items cannot be sent:

  • Items that leak or melt (e.g. toothpaste, bubble blowing liquid)
  • Food items
  • Damaged or used items
  • Breakable items
  • Scary or harmful items
  • Gambling related items
  • Religious, racial or political items


We need to label the boxes as follows:

2 - 4 years Girl

5 - 9 years Girl

10 - 14 years Girl

2 - 4 years Boy

5 - 9 years Boy

10 - 14 years Boy

The boxes need to have a lid which is no bigger than an A4 piece of paper and they can be

covered with decorative paper (gift wrap). Please remove any unnecessary packaging as

this creates a litter problem.

If you wish to put together a shoebox as a holiday activity we will still be accepting donations in Week 1 of Term 4.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Volunteering Award for Outstanding Service Nomination 2019

  • Nominations open: Tuesday, August 6 2019
  • Nominations close: Friday, October 25 2019
  • Award presentation Friday, November 22 2019 (Term 4, Week 6 at Assembly)


Volunteer Award Nominations:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFNCL9G

Disability Policy and Programs Parent Conference

The 2019 Disability Policy and Programs Parent Conference is coming up in term 3 for parents or carers of children/young people/students with a disability. When: Wednesday 25 September 2019

Times:

·         8.45am to 9.30am – pre conference session

·         9.45am to 2.15pm – conference and workshops

·         2.15pm to 3.00pm – post conference Q&A

Venue: Hilton Adelaide, Victoria Square, Adelaide Opening: The Hon John Gardner MP, Minister for Education Keynote: Positive Special Needs Parenting – Kirsty Russell Workshop strands: 

·         Building capacity and knowledge to support parents

·         Listening to experiences: Successful role models

Contact: Libby Brown, Manager SERU, phone 8235 2871

Sustainability

  • Use your Bees Wax Wraps made at Green Day Community event to wrap your lunches.


SunSmart School

Students are to wear hats in terms 1, 3 & 4 or whenever the UV Index is 3 or above.

Please download the SunSmart Safety App to be informed of daily readings.

Skoolbag App

Have you downloaded the Skoolbag App yet?

It is available for various applications - iPhone, Android & Microsoft, you can may download to your phone, tablet or computer. Just go to your app store and download the Thiele Primary School - Skoolbag App for your device. You will then receive newsletters, notifications, alerts and much more.

Notes sent home via Skoolbag App

  • Canteen Special Lunch - orders to be finalised by Friday 6th September

Thiele Assembly Roster

Term 3

Week 8 - Friday September 13 - T12 Ms Gent

Week 10 - Friday September 27 - T4 Jenny Wuttke

Term 4

Week 2 - Friday October 25 - T5 Mr Sharp

Week 4 - Friday November 1 - T2 - Mrs Allen/Mrs Huxtable

Week 6 - Friday November 15 - SRC 

Week 8 - Friday December 6 - Year 7 Assembly

Campus News

Campus Library - Author Visit

Jackie French will be visiting the Campus on Thursday 14th November to talk to groups of students in the Performing Arts Centre.

Devon clothing - New Phone Number

We’ve got a new number and we wanted to let you know!

* Phone attended during regular trading hours Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am - 12.00 pm.

Now, you can call our shops anytime to speak with a Devon Clothing Team Member

Select the Phone Number from the list below.

If the shop is unattended, your call will be redirected to one of our Main Retail Outlets

If the phone there is unattended or we’re busy serving customers, simply leave your Name, Contact Number and the School you’re enquiring about.

And, we’ll get back to you as soon as we are able.

8350 7903 ............. Devon Clothing Edwardstown

8350 7932 ............. Aberfoyle Primary Campus Shop

Campus Uniform Shop

The Campus Uniform Shop is open on:

Monday2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Wednesday8.30 am - 9.30 am
Friday

8.30 am - 9.30 am

Devon Clothing - Christmas Trading Hours

 

 

CHRISTMAS TRADING AT DEVON CLOTHING

 

Due to feedback from our customers, Devon Clothing will be extending Trading Hours to make Uniform shopping more convenient.

 

From week beginning 18th November 2019 until Week ending 1st February 2020

Devon Clothing Uniform Shops will trade as per the following times and Locations

 

Modbury and Edwardstown

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Thursday 9.00 am – 9.00 pm

Saturday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm

Mount Barker

Monday 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Tuesday 8.30-9.30am

Thursday 2 – 9pm

Saturday 10am – 5pm

 

Christmas Closure Dates

Closed from and including Thursday 19th December 2019

Re-Opening Thursday 2nd January 2020

 

Online Ordering

Available as usual. Find your school’s Logo on the Devon Clothing Website and Click to be redirected to your Online Ordering Page.

https://devonclothing.com.au/

 

Devon Clothing Edwardstown

84 Daws Rd

Edwardstown 5039 

 

Devon Clothing Mount Barker

2 Hampden Street

Mount Barker 5251

The Campus Way


  • Respect others 
  • Respect yourself
  • Respect our place
  • Sitting while eating
  • Walking on pavers
  • Keeping out of garden areas, Courtyard/grass area is a quiet play space
  • No hat no play
  • Being a Nude Food Dude and bringing Litter Free lunch

COMMUNITY NEWS

SA Dental Service

KEEP YOUR KIDS SMILING

Dental care is FREE for ALL babies, preschool and most children under 18 years

at School Dental Service clinics.

Our specially trained staff provide comprehensive dental care to help prevent pain

and tooth decay.

We will always talk to you about what your child needs before we provide any

treatment. We have been a trusted government dental service for children since

1969 and bulk bill under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Call us now for an appointment!

Your local clinic is: Noarlunga GP Plus Dental Clinic

Phone: 8384 9244 or use the link on our website to ask us to contact you.

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/dentalappointment

2019 - Term 3 Diary Dates

Week 8

Monday September 9

Recess - Cake stall

Tuesday September 10

6.30 pm - Finance Meeting

7.30 pm - Governing Council Meeting

Thursday September 12

YELP Forum #3 Campus SLT

Friday September 13

Festival of Music Choir Rehearsal

T12 - Ms Chris Gent's class presenting

Week 9

Thursday September 19

Casual Day - Shoeboxes of Love

Saturday September 21 & Sunday September 22

Pedal Prix @ Murray Bridge

Week 10

Monday September 16

SAPSASA Knockout Football

Wednesday September 18

Japanese Hiragana Competition

Wednesday September 25

Disability Policy and Programs Parent Conference

Friday September 27

T5 - Mr Aaron Sharp's class presenting in the Gym

End of Term 3 - Early Dismissal 2.00 pm

2019 - Term 4 Diary Dates

Week 2

Friday October 25

T14 & T15 - Dale Bliss & Lauren Hood's classes presenting

Week 3

Tuesday October 29

6.30 pm - Finance Meeting

7.30 pm - Governing Council Meeting

Friday November 1

Colour Fun Run

Week 4

Friday November 8

T2 - Mrs Allen & Mrs Fletcher's class presenting

Week 5

Monday November 11

Remembrance Day

Thursday November 14

Author visit - Jackie French

Friday November 15

KABOOM - PE Week

Week 6

Monday November 18

Campus Conference

Friday November 22

SRC presenting 

Week 7

Wednesday November 27

Campus Drama Performance

Week 8

Monday December 2

Christmas Stall

Tuesday December 3

Mitcham Girls HS - Orientation Visit

6.30 pm - Finance Meeting

7.30 pm - Governing Council Meeting

Wednesday December 4

Blackwood HS - Orientation Visit

Thursday December 5

Aberfoyle Park HS - Orientation Visit

Reynella East College - Orientation Visit

Friday December 6

Year 7 Assembly 

Week 9

Tuesday December 10

Year 7 Graduation

Wednesday December 11

School Reports / 2020 Class Placement information

Thursday December 12

End of Term 4 - Early Dismissal 2.00 pm

Friday December 13

PUPIL FREE DAY

The E?!lepsy Centre - South Australia & The Northern Territory

Driving the Power of Purple through Education and Awareness

Certificate of Recognition

Thiele Primary School

are now

Epilepsy Aware

Training completed on January 24, 2019