Hallett Cove East Primary School

• 21/6/21 - 25/6/21 - Student Interviews
• Wednesday June 23rd - Canteen Special Lunch Day
• Friday July 2nd - Early dismissal - 2.05pm
• Monday July 19th - (Term 3) Pupil Free Day
• Tuesday July 20th - School Resumes

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

OBSERVATIONS IN CLASSROOMS

Over the last few weeks, Andrea Hayden and I have been undertaking formal observations in classrooms and specialist programs. We have been looking at how students are learning and interacting with others in that learning, and, the ways that teachers are engaging them in their learning process. We have been very impressed with how students are having a go and using positive mindset to approach their learning. The culture across the school is obviously one where teachers encourage students to rise to challenges and high order thinking in their work and are able to feel safe to do so. There were clear opportunities being provided for students to engage in rich discussions, problem solving and sharing their thinking about how they were problem solving. While the leaders were observing, members of the SVIL team also observed in pairs, with a focus on observing how students were thinking about their learning. They provided students with feedback about what they noticed. There is a lot of interesting work being done across the school in both Literacy and Numeracy areas and in the specialist programs. Why don’t you ask your child about her/his Reading and Mathematics goals and what they have been doing in Reading, Maths and Writing in particular! 

… AND CONGRATULATIONS TO HOUSE 9 STUDENTS ON YOUR FABULOUS ART SHOW TODAY. WE CERTAINLY HAVE MANY BUDDING ARTISTS IN OUR MIDST!

REMINDER: INTERVIEWS NEXT WEEK

By now you should have received an invitation and booked a time to meet with your child’s teacher next week. The interview is a time when you and your child will be able to meet with your child’s teacher to share your child’s progress and strengths and discuss areas for improvement. You will also be able to talk about ways you can help your child at home and encourage responsibility for learning. Your child needs to participate in this discussion so it is very important that s/he attends the meeting with you. Your child’s semester 1 written summary report will also be tabled at the meeting. The semester 1 written report does not have comments for specific subject areas (only achievement levels and effort). This information will be shared at the meeting.

If you have not yet booked a time for an interview, I strongly encourage you to do so, as it is a very important opportunity to share information about your child’s development and semester 1 written report.

Please note that due to current COVID expectations, we ask you to please scan in (or sign in) at the classroom door and maintain social distancing at all times while waiting. It is also preferred that siblings are not brought to the interview.

Please note that on Wednesday 23rd June from 3:30 to 7:00, Houses 1, 4 and 5 will be open with our Specialist Team present for families to visit and speak to them on the way to or from interviews. Wallis Sensei and Gray Sensei, Japanese teachers will be in House 5. Ellie Burford PE/Science teacher will be in House 4, and, Tania Bailey Music/Drama teacher and Emma Belshaw Dance teacher, will begin in House 1 then move to House 4. These teachers look forward to seeing you and sharing information about their programs with you.

 YR 7 TO HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE

Please find the latest Yr 7 to High School update here.

COMING EVENTS

DON'T FORGET EARLY DISMISSAL AT 2:05pm ON FRIDAY JULY 2ND 

PUPIL FREE DAY – MONDAY 19th JULY

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY – FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

With regards,

Anne Rathjen

Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

On Friday afternoon the year 6/7 leaders visited all classrooms to discuss the important issue of safety. This vast topic is covered in our curriculum but it never hurts to give our students reminders of some of the ways they can keep themselves safe. All our children are taught the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum and we constantly reiterate the two main themes:

·       We all have the right to be safe

·       We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.

There are many online guides for parents and we would especially remind you about https://www.esafety.gov.au/ for cyber safety. I came across the online safety slogan “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Secure” and I thought this was a wonderful mantra not just for cyber safety, but also for life in general.

On Friday morning I had the pleasure of visiting the House 9 Art Exhibition. What a wonderful way for some of our senior students to share their learning with the whole student body. Congratulations to all those who have created with intent and produced an art piece of which they are proud.

Over the last two weeks of this term we have three school tours planned for prospective parents. If you know anyone who is thinking of enrolling their child or children at our school in 2022, or beyond, please encourage them to phone or email the front office. As I say to parents of kindergarten children, once we have accepted your enrolment forms your child is enrolled regardless of where you are living. With the move of year sevens to high school next year we are keen to know our 2022 enrolment numbers as soon as possible.

We are looking forward to parent/teacher/student interviews next week. Remember the specialist areas and teachers are available for curriculum discussions and to show case our students’ learning on Wednesday 23rd June until 7pm.

Kind Regards,

Andrea Hayden

Deputy Principal

Structure of interoception activity:

• Any activity that changes our body state whilst we notice how our body feels
• Complete an activity for at least 30 seconds
• Guiding question: Where did you notice that activity (which body part)?
• Repeat the same activity for a second time, redirect the child to focus on a particular body part related to the activity
• Guiding question: What did you notice about that particular body part?
• The child is encouraged to identify a change in their body state (eg; stretch-relax, hot-cold, soft-hard) and where they felt that change (arch or ball of foot, on top) 
  

We are continuing to provide the quality educational 2021 program planned for all students at Hallett Cove East Primary School.  To allow our program to be sustained we ask families to support us by clearing outstanding accounts as soon as possible.  If you are experiencing financial difficulties we ask you contact the Business Manager via email to dl.1053.finance@schools.sa.edu.au.

Imelda Jolly

                                                                                                 Acting Business Manager

It was great to see so many nude food choices this morning as we visited classes. 75% of the school brought nude food – well done. 

A special well done to 6AS and 6E, who had 88% of their class with nude food – we hope you enjoyed your surprise at lunch time. 

Throughout the rest of the year we will be doing ‘spot checks’ of different classes with prizes for students who are regularly bringing nude food, as well as more whole school Nude Food Days to come. 

                                                                                                 Thanks for helping us reduce waste at HCEPS, 

                                                                                                 The Waste Warriors 

 HURRAY !  NORMAL SERVICE HAS BEEN RESUMED iiiiii

FULL MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 10 MAY 

Yes!  all your old favourites are back ........

Chicken Yumbo,  Aussie Burger, Sandwiches, Wraps and Toasties

Salad boxes, Jacket Potatoes, Garlic Rolls  & Hash Browns

Full menu items are all available to order via Qkr!  

Please click here to view our menu.

Volunteers Wanted !!

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!

• Available via Qkr!
• Counter sales are available at recess and lunch
  
• Limited Lunch menu 
• Orders by 9.15
• We thank you for your continued understanding and support.
  

If you have any uniform items in good condition that are now surplus to your needs our volunteers would appreciate donations.  

Donations can be left at the administration office.  Thank you.

Opening hours :- House 1, through the carport - facing Forresters Rd

Wednesday morning 8.30-9.00

Wednesday afternoon 3.00-3.30

Qkr App (pronounced quicker) is Hallett Cove East Primary School and Out of School Hours/Vacation Care preferred form of payment. 

Please click for more details Qkr App

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