Term 1 Calendar

Week 9

Fri 31 Mar

8:50am Chapel

Week 10

Mon 3 Apr

Fri 7 Apr

8:50am Assembly

Mid Murray Sports Day

Week 11

Mon 10 Apr

Tues 11 Apr

Wed 12 Apr

Thur 13 Apr

8:50am Assembly

3 Way Interviews

3 Way Interviews

3 Way Interviews

Closing Chapel

Term 2 Calendar

Week 1

Mon 1 May

8:50am Opening

Chapel

Week 2

Mon 8 May

Tues 9 May

Wed 10 May

Thu 11 May

Fri 12 May

8:50am Assembly

NAPLAN

NAPLAN

NAPLAN

8:50am Chapel

Week 3

Mon15 May

Fri 19 May

8:50am Assembly

8:50am Chapel

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is a supportive Christ-centred community, equipping each student for life.

Message from the Interim Principal Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never

hurt me! How far from the truth this statement is! Yes, sticks

and stones can break bones, however, words are powerful

and can certainly harm. Our tongues, even though they are

only a small part of the body, have the power to destroy and

the power to build.

Yehuda Berg says that “Words are singularly the most power-

ful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this

force constructively with words of encouragement, or

destructively using words of despair. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate

and to humble.” (from the Huffington Post; The Power of spoken Words)

We must therefore discipline ourselves always to always speak in a way which

conveys respect, gentleness and humility. One of the hardest things to do at

times when feelings run high is to stop, take the time to think before speaking

(what we will say and how we will say it), whilst also contemplating the

impact of the words to the listeners. Always speak with kindness,

encouragement, inspiration and enthusiasm. This is how we are encouraging

our children here at school to speak. Speak the truth at all times, and do not

use words to manipulate others, insult them or belittle anyone. Our words also

need to align with the tone of our voice, expressions and body language.

Words can be either ‘bullets’ or ‘seeds’. If we use our words as bullets, there is

the feeling of superiority and condemnation, and we will not be building

positive relationships, but rather, destroying value, relationships, trust, and

perhaps, ultimately, the life of another human. If we use our words as seeds,

showing support and respect to the listener, positive relationships are built.

Relationships are built on trust, respect and gratitude.

Lord, I pray that you would help me to control my tongue; only ever speak

kindly to others and to show respect whenever I open my mouth. Help my

actions to match my words. Help me to be a good example to others and to

encourage others to do the same. Amen.

I love reading the book of Proverbs in the Bible. This is the book of wisdom!

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings

healing. Proverbs 12:18

He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a

man of understanding. Proverbs 17:27

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21:23

James 3:9 tells us that with it (tongue) we bless our Lord and Father, and with

it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God.

Blessings on your week,

Sue Beelitz

Interim Principal

Tuesday, 28th March 2017

Newsletter Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

Balanced Caring

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

6 McIntosh St

Waikerie SA 5330

Ph: (08) 8541 2344

Fax: 8541 2140

Email: office@wlps.sa.edu.au

Website: www.wlps.sa.edu.au

Interim Principal: Sue Beelitz

Communicator Inquirer Knowledgeable Open-Minded Principled Reflective Risk Taker Thinker

School Mobile Ph: 0457265337

Three Way Interviews Three Way interviews will be

taking place in all classrooms

except the Year 5's on either

Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th or

Wednesday 12th April after school. Please

see the attached booking sheet for your time

allocation.

Mrs Burns’ class will be having their interviews

early in Term 2. Three Way Interviews are

conducted with the student leading the

conversation about learning and teaching

with the parent and teacher. They are a

compulsory part of our school's reporting,

therefore, all students are required to take

part. Please fill in the form and return to

school by this Friday, 31st March.

Enrolments Enrolments for the mid-year

intake close on 31st May. If you

have not yet put your enrolment

form into the school, please do

so ASAP. If there is anybody you

know who has a child eligible for the

mid-year intake (the child must turn 5 before

the 30th October). Please contact the school

if you would like a school tour or an

enrolment pack. Enrolment forms can be

downloaded from the school’s website.

Mid Murray Sports Day Mid Murray Sports Day is scheduled

for NEXT Friday, 7th April at Ramco.

Currently we have only received

confirmation of travel for 41 of our

students. We need to confirm how many

buses we will require ASAP, so if you have

not yet returned your form, please do so as

a matter of URGENCY!

We are still in URGENT need of some

more parent volunteers to assist

with Long Jump, Senior Sprints and

Junior Sprints on the day (we

currently only have 5 people willing to

assist). It would be a great help if you could

please volunteer to assist with your child’s

age group for Long Jump (raking and

measuring—2 people needed per age

group), Junior Sprints (tape holders and lane

judges required) or Senior Sprints (tape

holders and lane judges required)! A copy

of the morning Tabloid is attached over the

page for your information.

Wanted Winter Uniforms We are looking for good second

hand girls winter skirts and

pinafores, particularly size 10 skirts.

If you have any to sell on consignment,

please advise the office.

School News

Premier’s Challenges Update Congratulations to the following students who completed the 2017 Premier’s Reading

Challenge last week:

Kiara Gore

Marni Lloyd

Ava McKenzie-Hefford

Congratulations to Callie Loffler on successfully completing the 2017 Be Active Challenge!

ICAS COMPETITIONS FOR 2017 Please find listed below the competitions, dates and prices for the 2017 ICAS Competitions.

ICAS SUBJECT ICAS SITTING DATE COST

Digital Technologies Tuesday, 23 May 2017 $9.90

Science Tuesday, 30 May 2017 $9.90

Writing Monday, 12 – Friday, 16 June 2017 $19.80

Spelling Wednesday, 14 June 2017 $13.20

English Tuesday, 1 August 2017 $9.90

Mathematics Tuesday, 15 August 2017 $9.90

These competitions are open to students from Years 3 to 7. If you would like your child to

take part in any of the competitions, please write the competitions required on an envelope

and return it along with payment to the office by tomorrow, Wednesday, 29th March 2017.

Corner of Peace

We often have a heavy, much valued and powerful or

influential responsibility we are proud of and want to keep it all to

ourselves, or perhaps feel that as our responsibility we need to do it

all ourselves. Perhaps we are a little afraid that if anyone else helps

with it that we might lose control, or that it might not get done, or

even that something will go terribly wrong. This is really, sad as we

lose the sense of caring and community, and can become isolated

or even burn out with the weight of it. This happens to the best of us,

and can happen at any age (even when we are children) right

though to old age.

God knows this and so, to encourage and assist us, he had Moses tell

us this story from His own personal experience: 17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves

out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God

be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to

him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and

how they are to behave. 21 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God,

trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands,

hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have

them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will

make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so

commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.” 24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.” Exodus 18:17-24(NIV)

God bless you all

Moira

(Chaplain/ Pastoral Care)

POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for a person to

help with cleaning the school

after hours once a week for

approximately 2.5 hours.

This person would need to be

reliable and flexible and able

to work in a team environment.

Remuneration will be at a casual rate

under the Lutheran School’s Association

Enterprise Agreement.

For more information, please contact our

Interim Principal, Mrs Sue Beelitz on 08 8541

2344 or via email sueb@wlps.sa.edu.au for

more details or information.

Applications close on Tuesday, 11th April

at 5:00pm.

Foundation Bible Presentation Last Friday during Chapel, students in Miss Corbett’s Foundation/Year 1 class were

presented their Bibles. These Bibles will be kept at school and will be used for Christian

Studies.

Students of the Week Teachers are encouraging the attitudes of appreciation, commitment, confidence,

cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and

tolerance as a tool kit for successfully relating with others. As a way of celebrating the

demonstration of these attitudes by students, staff have elected these students this week.

Year 6/7 Class (Mr Braun and Mrs Krieg-Owens)

Tolerance - William Shugg. William demonstrated tolerance by being sensitive to people’s

differences and showing empathy towards a friend. Great to see William!

Empathy - Caitlyn Watkins. Caitlyn showed great maturity and empathy towards a friend this

week. She as kind and sympathetic when a friend was upset. Well done Caitlyn!

Year 5 Class (Mrs Burns)

Independence - Aby Mihalopoulos. Aby showed independence in our problem solving lesson

last week. She was able to clearly restate the problem and began working independently to

solve it. Great thinking Aby, keep it up!

Independence - Aaron Schmidt. Aaron showed independence within Maths last week,

confidently using expanding to solve multiplication problems. Great positive thinking Aaron!

Keep it up!

Year 3/4 Class (Mr Fladrich)

Commitment - Jackson Kuchel. Jackson has displayed excellent commitment to learning his

times tables and improving his accuracy and speed over time. Well done Jackson!

Cooperation - Emily McPherson. Emily worked collaboratively with her partner when

researching Australia deserts and rainforests. Well done Emily !

Year 1/2 Class (Mrs Canney and Mrs Beelitz)

Respect - Adele Arnold. Adele engages respectfully with her peers and adults. She listens

attentively and consistently uses good manners. Thanks for being a positive role model!

Commitment - Nicolas Camerlengo. Nicolas has demonstrated great commitment to his

learning by regularly practicing his SSP rap! Well done one moving up a level!

Foundation/Year 1 Class (Miss Corbett)

Curiosity - Reuben Honeyman. You are confidently connecting sounds with familiar words in a

range of learning contexts. Awesome job Reuben!

Independence - Johnny Mackintosh. Your application and effort in having a go in all learning

areas has been exceptional this week. Keep working hard!

Families In Our Prayers

Tuesday: Mackintosh

Wednesday: Matthews

Thursday: McKenzie-Hefford

Friday: McPherson

Monday: Mee

God bless you!

Prayers

Lutheran Worship

Wednesday, 29th March

Waikerie: 7:00pm

Sunday, 2nd April—Lent 5

Waikierie 10:00am HC

Lowbank: 8.45am HC

Morgan: 5:00pm HC

Ramco: 8:45am

Office Manager: Cheryl Paschke

Pastor: Pastor Lee Kroehn

Hamish Paschke

29th March

Imogen Kroehn

30th March

Syrus Hensel

31st March

Birthdays this Week

Technology/ Cyber Safety Information

Night Presented by the Year 5’s

When: Thursday 30th March

Where: Indonesian Room(C7)

Time: 6:30pm

All Welcome

Some of the topics being researched and shared: Posting and sharing photos

Camera safety

Phone safety

Cyber bullying

Social Media safety

WIFI safety

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Travel to Mid Murray Sports Day Please indicate what transportation your child/ren will need on the day

Please return to school by Monday, 27th March 2017

I will take my child/ren ________________________________________ to and from Mid Murray

Sports Day on Friday, 7th April (I will take them both ways).

My child/ren __________________________________________________ require transport only to

Mid Murray Sports Day (I will bring my child/ren home).

My child/ren __________________________________________________ require transport only from

Mid Murray Sports Day (I will take my child/ren to Mid Murray).

My child/ren __________________________________________________ require transport to and

from Mid Murray (my child/ren needs transport both ways.

Mid Murray Sports Day (Friday, 7th April 2017) Please return to school by Monday, 27th March 2017

Name: _____________________________________________

I will be able to help with sporting events. Yes / No

I can help with Junior Sprints Senior Sprints Long Jump

Mid Murray Travel Form

Mid Murray Volunteer Form