08 8689 1019 West Terrace Lock SA 5633

Fax: 08 8689 1184 Principal: Tony Tree

Email: dl.0230_info@schools.sa.edu.au

TERM 1

Week 7

March 11th

2020

DIARY

DATES

12/03/20 – Performance – Circus of Life 13/03/20 – Sports Day 19/03/20 – Assembly 23/03/20 – Harmony Day 30/03/20 – Interschool Sports Day 31/03/20 & 01/04/20 - Interviews

Dear Parents & Caregivers, How quickly the weeks roll around and come up again. Things are always busy, and productive in this great school.

The Leader’s Conference I attended recently was quite inspirational. Rick Persse, the Chief Executive of DECD opened the day stating that the public education system in SA has very ambitious aspirations of becoming a world-class education hub.

The keynote speaker Stephen Dinham, of the University of Melbourne Spoke about “leading learning and teaching or what it means to be an instructional leader.”

Here at Lock we have begun the careful analysis of test data that informs teaching programs. We have resourced professional learning where it is currently aligned with our Site Improvement Plan.

Our Student Free Day was focussed on our Site Improvement Plan goal of improving student writing across all subject areas. Teachers were engaged in the sessions and have developed a plan to not only achieve our goal but to improve our own teaching practice. Thanks to Robyn, Kristy and Karen for providing the expertise for this to happen.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS Our school uniform consists of bottle green/white/grey/gold clothing. GIRLS: Bottle green skirt or skort. Bottle green/white check dress. Bottle green broad brimmed hat. Bottle green jumper/windcheater. Bottle green, gold or white socks. Plain bottle green, grey or black pants, track pants or medium length shorts. Gold or bottle green polo shirt or skivvy. Checked pinafore. Long checked skirt. BOYS: Grey, green or gold shirt or skivvy. Green, white or grey socks. Bottle green broad brimmed hat. Bottle green jumper/windcheater. Plain bottle green, grey or black pants, track pants or medium length shorts. N.B. Pants and shorts are not to have stripes, large writing or large logos on them. Caps are NOT a part of our school uniform

Please ensure your child/ren comply with these guidelines If your Child/ren are unable to wear a school uniform for whatever reason, the school needs to be notified. There will be consequences for students repeatedly not in uniform without parental notification.

We do have some stock still available at the school; pants, shorts, tops and jumpers. Online ordering is available from www.sportscentre.com.au Please note: uniforms ordered online may take a few weeks to return. REMINDER: Sports Day this Friday 13 March at the school oval.

Have a great week!

Tony

Disclaimer: The opinions in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the Department for Education and Child Development or Lock Area School.

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800m and 1500m Events

Last Friday and this Tuesday, Lock Area School held its 800m and 1500m long distance running events. Massive

congratulations must go out to all competitors that elected to compete in these events. To see so many people

committed to challenging their fitness and earning points for their house teams was excellent to see. Students

ranging from the U9 through to the Open age groups participated strongly and positively in both events, with

amazing student support egging on our runners on the sidelines. A final thankyou needs to go out to all students

and staff who assisted with timing and place-judging.

Ribbon Winners

Well done to the following students who earnt a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placed ribbon in the 800m and 1500m events.

800m 1500m

Under 9 Boys Under 9 Boys

1st Place: Hunter Kay 1st Place: Hunter Kay

2nd Place: Angelo Saler-Boehm 2nd Place: Angelo Saler-Boehm

3rd Place: Archer Cummins

Under 9 Girls Under 9 Girls

1st Place: Indy Morton 1st Place: Indy Morton

Under 11 Boys Under 11 Boys

1st Place: Kurt Hetzel 1st Place: Cameron Glover

2nd Place: Cameron Glover 2nd Place: Kurt Hetzel

3rd Place: Cooper Hodge 3rd Place: Cooper Hodge

Under 11 Girls Under 11 Girls

1st Place: Sophie Morton 1st Place: Sophie Morton

2nd Place: Annie Owen 2nd Place: Matilda Cummins

3rd Place: Kate Zacher 3rd Place: Kate Zacher

Under 13 Boys Under 13 Boys

1st Place: Tait Hetzel 1st Place: Tait Hetzel

2nd Place: Jackson Kay 2nd Place: Jackson Kay

3rd Place: Josh Kammermann 3rd Place: Josh Kammermann

Under 13 Girls Under 13 Girls

1st Place: Lili Tiller 1st Place: Lili Tiller

2nd Place: Lily Saler 2nd Place: Lily Saler

Open Boys Open Boys

1st Place: Caleb Hancock 1st Place: Caleb Hancock

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Lock Sports Day Friday 13th March

Practice Sports day is this Friday and the students of Lock AS are now busy practicing for their events during their DPA time. Carnival Times The carnival will start at 9am and finish between 2:30pm-3:00pm. Students will be free to leave with parents after the carnival has finished, but must ensure they let their Home Group teacher know. If students aren’t picked up by parents, they will go home as per normal after 3:10pm. Footwear Students are required to wear covered shoes during the throwing events (Javelin, Discus and Shot Put) and we recommend that they wear suitable shoes for the other events. This is consistent with Interschool’s Sports Policy. Food and Drinks There will be a BBQ available to purchase on the day which will be run by Governing Council, and there will also be a coffee and cake stall run by Parents and Friends. Volunteers As always we will need time keepers and place judges. We greatly value the help from parents and others and cannot give enough thanks for the help that we receive on these days. Without your help the carnival would not be a success. If you are able to help out on the day for any length of time or for the whole day, it would be greatly appreciated. We would like to be organised before the day so if you can help, please fill in the form below and return it to the school TOMORROW or contact the school or myself on 8689 1019 for more information. Yours Sincerely, Jake Rogers Sports Coordinator

PHOTOGRAPH REMINDER

A reminder that when you are taking photographs, films or digital images (camera or phone) of your child’s participation in school events, please be mindful that these are for personal use only. Images taken of other students should not be placed on social media such as Facebook, Instagram or You Tube etc. We appreciate your respect and co-operation in this matter.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION: Jake Rogers

I am able to help at Sports Day: Yes/No I am happy to be a:

1. Place Judge

2. Time Keeper

3. Relay Judge

4. I am happy to do anything that needs doing.

NAME: _____________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _____________________

PARENT & FRIENDS

Dear Parents

With Sports day approaching on Friday 13th March, we are asking families to donate an item for the annual Parents & Friends Trading Table. Cakes, slices, biscuits etc. Please avoid items with cream due to weather considerations.

It’s a great fundraiser where the funds go straight back into your children’s equipment at school.

Please bring items on the day. It would be greatly appreciated if you could let Mel Cummins know via text or messenger, if you’re able to bring something. 0448 315 963.

FROSTING & SPRINKLES

Frosting & Sprinkles will be at the Lock Parking Bay on

Friday 13th March 9am – 2pm

Nita – 0427 873 055

SCHOOL BUS

Please make sure that students are at their bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is due.

Please call the bus driver if there are any changes to your child’s normal bus route e.g. if your child is not going to be traveling on the bus morning or afternoon, or if you would like your child to travel on a different bus. Please Note: Let the bus driver know of any changes before 7:15am for the morning run and before 3:00pm for the afternoon run, as the bus drivers are on the road after this time and cannot respond to texts or phone calls. Palkagee Bus Denise Tiller – 0459 559 842

McLachlan Bus Janelle Kirvan – 0439 189 425

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Please have all orders in by Friday 13th March. Thank you.

HAIRDRESSER

Terese Hutchins from The Beach Hair Salon will be visiting Lock and working from the Lock Hall on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March. For an appointment call Terese on 0478 057 918.

LOST PROPERTY

Please make sure all jumpers, lunch boxes, water containers etc. are named, and checked regularly to refresh writing.

Also re-name any second-hand jumpers you may have been given/brought to make it easier to return to the owner.

LOCK MURDINGA & TOOLIGIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

Lock Murdinga & Tooligie Progress Association AGM Tuesday 17th March, Lock Football Clubrooms at 7pm.

This is a public meeting, we welcome and encourage all with an interest in our town to attend.

Apologies to Wayne Hodge or Nathan Hitchcock

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L&DCSC AGM

Thursday 19th March 2020. 7:00pm at the Football Club. Followed by a general meeting. All welcome. Apologies to Jodie or Malcolm.

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Have you ever thought about becoming an ambulance volunteer?

The Lock Station is in desperate need of more members to attend emergency and non-emergency

ambulance calls, as well as other duties.

Volunteers do not need to be on call 24/7. Rosters and training are flexible and are designed around you, so

that you can progress at a pace that you are comfortable with.

Previous experience or medical training is not necessary as excellent training will be provided. Come to a

training night to see what you will learn and how you can help.

It’s easier than you think.

Take the step today to help your community.

Contact the Volunteer Team Leader - Graham 0417896991

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