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.
Welcome to term 3. It is lovely to be back and to see the children settle into the learning with ease. It is especially exciting to welcome our new Receptions in 7 West to begin their learning journey at Hallett Cove East Primary
Olympic Games
Hopefully you are in the full grip of Olympic fever and enjoying the achievements of the world’s athletes. Sometimes the biggest lessons about life can be learnt through sport, the highs and the lows of competing present many character-building challenges. We marvel in each athlete’s success but often it’s what people don’t see, away from the bright lights of competition that determines success; training, persistence, dedication, failure, hard work, setbacks, disappointment, discipline… you get the picture. It is through these moments that true character is formed. The ups and downs of athletes present a great opportunity for children and adults to learn lifelong lessons of personal best and what it takes to be successful, whether on the sporting field, at work or in life itself.
Term 3 Events
This term we have a number of exciting events planned. We would love to see the HCEPS community join with us for these key whole school events:
Our staff and students work particularly hard to bring these events together and we hope many of you are able to join us! Please note that we will be holding a student free day on Friday 6th September to continue our focus on Effective Learners, this time in Mathematics.
2024 NAPLAN
Parents of year 3 and year 5 children will receive 2024 NAPLAN reports next week. NAPLAN is a point in time test and gives us an indication of our student’s achievement progress and areas for further development. As a staff we will spend time considering the schoolwide results and look for areas to further support our students in their learning. We will notify parents of when NAPLAN results are available for collection from the front office.
Wellbeing Grant
We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in gaining a significant financial grant to further develop House 4 as an inclusive and safe space for our students. I would like to acknowledge the work of Ellie Burford in writing the application and aligning with our vision for the wellbeing of students at Hallett Cove East. We look forward to utilising the grant to further resource the area.
OSHC Educator's Day
Wednesday was OSHC Educator’s Day. It is important to acknowledge the fantastic work of our OSHC staff in providing creative and innovative learning and care opportunities for children before and after school and during vacation care. Our OSHC service is a very caring and kind environment and our staff are carefully selected for their ability to positively impact and influence the lives of our children. Thank you for all you do in our school community.
New Landscaping Area
Hopefully you have been through the school and seen the new landscaped area near house 9. It looks fantastic and we can’t wait to open it up for children to use in the next couple of weeks. We are thinking about other works around the school garden areas and ways we can utilise our spacious garden areas.
With regards
Matthew Chapman
Principal
It is hard to believe we are already in Term 3. Two weeks into the term and already so many wonderful opportunities for our students, staff and families at Hallett Cove East Primary School.
Phonics Screening Check 2024
In South Australia, the Phonics Screening Check for Year 1 students is a brief assessment designed to evaluate young learners' phonics skills and their ability to decode words.
1. Purpose: The check aims to identify students who may need additional support with phonics to improve their reading skills. It's a preventive measure to help catch potential reading difficulties early.
2. Content: The assessment includes a series of tasks where students are asked to read a mix of real and pseudo-words (nonsense words). The real words assess their ability to apply phonics knowledge to familiar vocabulary, while the pseudo-words test their ability to decode unfamiliar words using phonics rules.
3. Format: The check is administered one-on-one between a teacher and student.
4. Timing: It is administered in term 3 for Year 1 students, giving teachers a chance to provide additional support if needed before students move on to more complex reading tasks in Year 2.
5. Outcome: The results help teachers understand each student’s phonics skills and determine if they require targeted interventions. It also informs future teaching strategies and helps track progress over time.
Overall, the Phonics Screening Check is an important tool in South Australia’s approach to ensuring that early literacy skills are developed effectively, supporting students’ reading development from a young age.
Reading Workshop for R-2 parents/ carers
At Hallett Cove East Primary School, we are excited to be holding two sessions in week 3 for a Reading Workshop for parents of students in Reception to Year 2.
During the sessions, we will provide an overview of how students learn to read, how we teach reading at Hallett Cove East Primary School and strategies to support your child with reading at home. Parents/carers will receive handouts with key points and resources and have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.
If you are a parent/carer of a Reception - year 2 please ensure you book into a session via Audiri. There will be a 9:00 session and a 5:30 session (both the same content).
We look forward to working with you to support your child’s reading development.
Book Week 2024- Week 5
Book Week is approaching at Hallett Cove East Primary School, and we're gearing up for an exciting celebration filled with activities each day. Our theme this year is "Reading is Magic," highlighting the enchanting world of books and storytelling. A special highlight will be our Dress-Up Parade and Assembly, scheduled for Thursday in Week 5. Students and staff are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book characters, and the parade will be followed by an engaging assembly featuring book-related activities and performances. We will also be having a special lunch on Tuesday linking in with Mem Fox ‘Possum Magic’. You are able to order the special lunch on Qkr.
We look forward to a magical week of celebrating the joy of reading and encouraging a love for books throughout our school community.
Lunchtime Activities
This term, Hallett Cove East Primary School is offering a range of engaging lunchtime activities designed to enrich students' learning and creativity. Staff have organized a variety of experiences, including art drawing, wool craft, and LEGO building, allowing students to explore their artistic and imaginative sides. For those interested in strategy and collaboration, board games are available, while gardening provides a hands-on opportunity to connect with nature. Additionally, Genki Kids activities promote Japanese culture, and sports games offer a chance for students to stay active and enjoy friendly competition. These diverse activities aim to make lunchtimes both enjoyable and educational for all students.
We are looking forward to an exciting term ahead.
Kind regards,
Robyn Physick
Deputy Principal
Welcome to Term 3!
As a site, we continue to work with The Resilience Project to support the wellbeing of our community. Students engage in weekly lessons focused on Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, along with Emotional Literacy. Throughout the week students also participate in GEM chats that focus on positive aspects of ourselves and our lives.
To support this at home, please see the parent hub: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-engage/
Other resources include:
Podcasts - The Imperfects
Books - The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness & The Resilience Project: Let Go.
Journals - 21 Day Journal & Family Wellbeing Journal
As we continue to work with The Resilience Project this term, we are excited to announce our Resilience Project Family Wellbeing Day, on Wednesday the 14th of August, starting at 1.30pm. All loved ones are invited into our school and classrooms for the afternoon. We can't wait to share with you some insights into the program and demonstrate our GEM (Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness) practises. We will be starting with an afternoon tea in the Pavilion at 1.30, a short talk and then into classrooms to see the magic! If you can't make it for the whole time, we would love to see you sometime between 1.30-2.45pm.
Kind Regards,
Ellie Burford
School Photo Day will be a little different this year.
We are going paperless, so NO envelope will be provided to your child.
MSP Photography will be emailing all parents, so keep a look out for their email and check your junk folder also.
Use the unique shoot key provided in the email to place your order online before the close date. If you have more than 1 student at the school you will also receive a FAMILY shoot key. Use this to order Family photos. Please place your FAMILY / SIBLING photo ONLINE by 5:00 pm the DAY BEFORE PHOTO DAY. Online orders with a total of $100 or more per family will automatically receive a 10% discount when ordered together online.
Your child is not required to hand anything in on photo day.
ONLINE ORDERS CLOSE ON MONDAY, 26TH AUGUST 2024 AT 11:00 PM
If you require your order to be collected from the school's front office, please call MSP Photography.
Should you have any queries, please contact MSP Photography directly via Email: admin.adelaidesouth@msp.com.au or Phone: 08 8391 3951
BOOK WEEK DONATIONS
This term, during Book Week from 19th August to 22nd August, we are hosting a book sale.
All proceeds from the book sale will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation focuses on ensuring access to quality resources for remote communities that don’t have access to book shops or even a library.
Please search through your bookcases for the books that your children have outgrown and send them to your child’s class. All books must be in a good condition for resale. Kindly begin sending these in as soon as possible. The last day for submitting books is Thursday, August 15.
Start collecting those gold coins as well. There have been great books donated already which can be purchased at a bargain price!
See you at the BOOK SALE and keep sending in those books please!
The Charity Champions
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
Open every Monday & Wednesday 8:30-9am and 3:00-3:30pm in House 1 - (music) closest to the drop off/pick up zone. Entrance faces Forresters Rd.
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 unused uniform items in good clean condition, we'd love to receive them. They can be left at the office anytime. Thank you.
Hallett Cove East Primary School:
Our Mission is to ensure that our students are able to successfully interact and achieve within andbeyond their own community, now and in the future.
This may be evidenced by:
A Strong Sense of IdentityThe school Values identified by the school community are reflected in the everyday language atschool by staff, parents, students and community members. The Values are
Our ongoing commitment to our Values is reflected in our Student and Staff Wellbeing programs including the Student Leaders' program, Buddy and assembly programs.
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