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2018 DIARY DATES

Monday Afternoon Uniform Shop open 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday Morning Uniform Shop open 8.30 – 9.30 AM

TERM 3 - 2018

JULY

Mon 30 Parent Association meeting (Staffroom) 9am

Momoyama Welcome Assembly 11.30am

AUGUST

Wed 1 Principal Tour

Tue 7 Momoyama Farewell Assembly 11.30am

Wed 8 Education Committee 6pm

Fri 10 Book Week Parade 9am

Grandies/VIP morning tea 10am

Mon 13 Finance Committee 6pm

Tue 14 Governing Council

Fri 17 Assembly hosted by Rm 18 & 19 at 9am

Year 3 excursion to Living Kaurna Centre

20-24 Bookweek week 5 “Find Your Treasure”

Rec-Y2 Water Safety Ed Rm 16,17,18, CW1,2,3

27-31 Rec-Y2 Water Safety Ed Rm 19,20,21,22

TERM 4

OCTOBER

Mon 15 Pupil Free day

BELAIR PRIMARY NEWSLETTER

45 Main Road, BELAIR 5052 Website:www.belairps.sa.edu.au

Phone: 8370 3733 E-mail: belair.ps415@schools.sa.edu.au FAX: 8370 2651 OSHC: Phone 8278 7609

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 0403603328

Newsletter Number 7 Week ending Friday 27 July 2018

Rob Houston Leanne Twigden

Principal Deputy Principal

MESSAGE TO THE BELAIR PRIMARY

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

It is with great pleasure and a sense of privilege that I

start my journey with you all as the principal of our

wonderful school, Belair Pr imary. I’m looking forward

to meeting, working and getting to know you all.

Belair Primary has been successful in providing strong

learning outcomes for children and has been r igorous in

the development of its approach to learning. I will strive

to continue this great work by utilising self-review

processes and identifying opportunities to successfully

enhance our school vision;

To develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring young

people who achieve their personal best and actively help

create a sustainable and peaceful world.

One way of making some new connections with people

is by sharing where you have come from and what you

have been doing in your professional career over the past

few years. I’m sure we’ll discover many common

connections. I started teaching at Lock Area School, a

small rural community on the Eyre Peninsula in the late

80’s. After 3 years at Lock I moved on to Millicent South

Primary School in the South East where I spent the next

four years. My teaching in the country included specialist

teaching in Science & Physical Education R-7, classroom

teaching from year 3 to 7 and a large involvement in

junior sports coaching.

I moved back to the city in in the mid-nineties and spent

the next six years at Happy Valley Primary School. I was

involved in classroom teaching year 3-7,

specialist Health & PE teaching, Middle Schooling and I

had my first opportunity in the role of Deputy Principal

in 1998. The new millennium saw a new start for me as

Coordinator in Health & PE & Student Wellbeing at

Christies Beach Primary School. From Christies I moved

across town to West Lakes Shore Pr imary School where

my role was divided between Deputy Principal and

Coordinator Health & PE & Student Wellbeing. I then

had a short appointment to Highgate Primary School

before taking up the position of principal at Scott Creek

Primary School in 2006. After a wonderful 3 years I

moved to Hahndorf Primary & Preschool as principal for

the next 7 years. For the past 2 and a half years I have

been working as Principal Consultant for the Heysen,

Mount Lofty and Sea & Vines Partnerships. This involved

working across 50 sites, preschool to high school, a

highly valuable and rewarding experience but my heart

has led me back to schools and here I am.

On a more personal note my family t ime is very

important to me and I have 2 wonderful daughters,

currently attending Urrbrae High School. I am a very

keen outdoors person, with boating, surf lifesaving,

camping and fishing taking up a lot of my spare time.

I will be seeing you around the school, please come and

say hi and introduce yourself.

Warm Regards

Rob Houston

BOOK WEEK PARADE AND

VIP / GRANDIES MORNING

Invitations to our Book Week Parade and

VIP/Grandies morning on Friday 10

August, will be sent home shortly.

The parade will begin at 9am in the gym.

After this, students will share their

classroom learning with their VIP/Grandies

and take them on a tour of the school. A light morning

tea, for guests only, will be available in the Hall from

10am.

We look forward to seeing you.

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NEW STUDENTS

A special welcome to the new students and their families

who started at Belair this week.

Year 3: Edie C

Year 4: Elena M

Year 5: Layla E

Year 6: Jordan C

NAPLAN

You may be aware that NAPLAN is moving online. This

means moving NAPLAN from the current paper-based

tests to computer-based assessments. The transition to

NAPLAN online will commence from 2018.

States and territories determine when their schools

commence NAPLAN Online. Moving NAPLAN online

brings many new opportunities for students and teachers

that are limited or not possible with paper-based tests.

Belair Primary has been selected to take part in NAPLAN

online in 2019. To prepare both the school infrastructure

and to ensure that students are able to access the test we

will be taking part in a school readiness test during weeks

5 and 6 this term.

The test will not be marked or scored it is purely to assess

the schools readiness to undertake the online testing.

A letter will be coming home tomorrow afternoon

regarding privacy of information for students in year 3-7.

Although not all students will be undertaking the test this

ensures the credibility and privacy of all involved.

If you have any questions p lease feel free to contact the

school. There will be more information regarding the

access of practice tests and the timing of the readiness test

in the coming weeks.

SHOEBOXES OF LOVE

Participation in this activity is voluntary and all items

received will be greatly appreciated.

Suggested items for a Shoebox – Five New “Somethings”

1. Something to Love

2. Something to play with

3. Something to write/draw, with/on

4. Something of personal hygiene (no liquids)

5. Something to wear

If you wish to contribute, please send individual items or

a collection of items (in an A4 size shoebox) to Sharon in

the Resource Centre or to the front office by Fr iday 28th

September (last day Term 3).

CANTEEN NEWS

Welcome back everyone I hope you all had

a lovely break. The Canteen is stocked up

and ready to go.

Our lunch specials for this term are:

Tuesday’s: Slurp-a-lot soup $3 a cup and

you can add a bread roll for 50c extra. Wednesdays:

Butter Chicken and Rice $5 and you can add 2 small

poppadums for an extra 20c

We also have some warming items for sale at recess;

students will need to come over to the Canteen to see

what these are as they will vary daily. Some of these

snacks include wedges, ham and cheese subs, chicken

drummies and hash browns just to mention a few! Of

course our delicious Hot Chocolate is also available at

$2, this is served in a cup with a lid to avoid spillages.

Remember that giving the students some money to come

to the canteen is more than just about buying food, they

have to be responsible for their money, make an

independent decision and of course learn some maths

with adding up items or seeing what they can afford all

in a helpful friendly environment. Snacks range from 20c

- $2.

If you are able to help out in the Canteen I still have a

couple of days that I need a helper so please contact me

and I can add you to the roster. All help is very much

appreciated.

Thanks

Julie

8278 6439

SCHOOL CLOSURE AND PUPIL FREE DAY

Each year the Governing Council endorse our pupil free

days and school closure day of local significance. This

term we have a school and OSHC closure day and a

pupil free day on the first day term 4. The dates are as

follows: -

School and OSHC c losure

Friday 7 September – Royal Adelaide Show

Pupil free day

Monday 15 October – First day term 4

Staff will continue with the Australian Curriculum focus

on mathematics at the pupil free day.

Belair OSHC will be open for the pupil free day 15/10/18.

Bookings for the pupil free day need to be made directly

with OSHC in advance to allow for staffing

arrangements, phone 8278 7609.

The school and OSHC service are closed on 7/9/18.

WATU YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL

Congratulations Zoe M, Eleanor N and Aimee W who

were selected to participate in the WATU Youth Choir

Festival, hosted by Young Adelaide Voices, as part of

their 30th anniversary celebrations

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CONGRATULATIONS ROOM 15

Well done to all the students from room 15 who hosted

the assembly in week 10. All students planned, prepared

and presented the assembly full of excitement and

enthusiasm. The focus of the assembly was NAIDOC

Week's theme, “Because of her, we can!”. The students

celebrated the important contributions that Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander women have made and

continue to make in our communities, their families, our

rich history and our nation.

The students created their own iMovies of significant

Indigenous women, traditional cooking in c lass (damper

and Sop Sop), basket weaving with their buddy class and

their own totems they created. They sang a traditional

Torres Strait Islander song called “Sesere eeye” which was

sung in language. We were also blessed by a

performance by the Festival Choir who sang “Djapana”

by Yothu Yindi.

Congratulations to all the students involved on a creative

and informative assembly.

RESOURCE CENTRE

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Issue 5 brochures were distributed this week. All orders

must be in by 9am Wednesday 8th August.

Orders can be done on-line in LOOP or cash orders to

the Resource Centre please. NO late orders will be

accepted.

BOOKWEEK PARADE AND BOOKWEEK

Due to a very busy term 3, our Bookweek Parade and

Bookweek will be held in different weeks.

On Friday 10 August students are welcome to dress up as

a character from their favourite book for the Bookweek

Parade. In week 5, we celebrate Bookweek. This year’s

theme is “Find Your Treasure” with many fun activities

planned.

SOCCER

With the season halfway through, the three

Belair teams have been putting their all into

training and games. Results have been a

mixture of wins and defeats.

Our U11 team braved the cold on 18th

June for a night carnival filled with energy, commitment

and enthusiasm. After a well-earned rest in the holidays

all teams are back playing this Saturday.

CHOOSE KIND FUNDRAISER

Thank you to everyone who contributed to last term’s

“Choose Kind” fundraiser. Together our school raised

$1515.40 which is the most we have ever raised! This

money will be going to Compassion Australia to help

resource a library for a school in Kenya. The resource

centre will be made for 1000 students and will be built in

in between four villages, so that they can all have access

to it. Thank you very much for supporting this fundraiser

and bringing hope to school kids in Kenya.

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

Movie afternoon: Thank you to everyone who came

along to our ‘Incredibles 2’ movie afternoon.

Cadbury Chocolate Drive: If you

opted in for this fundraiser your

box of chocolates will be coming

home on Friday with your

youngest child. If you ordered

more than one box you may like

to come in and help them carry them to the car. Thanks

for your support selling and eating the chocolates for our

biggest fundraiser of the year.

QUIZ NIGHT – Fr iday 31st August: The PA are pleased to

announce that tables of 10 are now available to book for

our 2018 ‘Back to School’ quiz night on Friday August

31st. Head to https://www.trybooking.com/XEKY to

make a deposit and reserve your table for a fun night of

quizzes, games, and prizes.

So many ways to win:

1st & 2

nd place on the night

huge raffle baskets

lucky squares - our version of gambling

coin toss - win the bottle of alcohol

wine wall (lucky dip)

silent auction – loads of prizes up for grabs

Be the best dressed table

Seats are limited so you’ll want to get in quick.

Our Quiz Night needs prizes ....

Big prizes, small prizes, funny prizes ... you have it? We

can use it!

Examples of prize donations gratefully received (and are

not limited to):

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Vouchers for dollar value, discount, product, or

service

Cinema/theatre tickets

Chocolates

Wine, beer, spirits

o Gourmet foods

o Books/magazine subscriptions

o Sporting paraphernalia

o Cosmetics

Please send your donations into the front office for

safekeeping until the big night.

If you’d like to support the Belair Primary School Parent

Association Quiz night or need more details, please send

an email to the address below.

Parent Association meeting : Our next meeting will be

held next week on Monday 30th July at 9am in the staff

room. Meetings go for about an hour. Come along to

hear what’s happening in the school, offer help, or throw

your ideas into the r ing. All parents and carers are

welcome.

Contact the Parent Association: If you want to ask the PA

a question or make a comment or suggestion, please

email kristy@fairlamb.me and we will respond asap.

PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER

Dear Families,

Welcome back! I hope you had a great break.

I always think of term three as the term that is the least

busy. I don’t know why because it is often the busiest.

I’m sure this year’s term 3 will be no different. If you are

feeling pressure and want someone to talk to, just let me

know. I have an espresso machine .

It’s time for the 40 Hour Famine.

Belair Primary School is once again

supporting World Vision’s 40 Hour

Famine. This will be our 13th year.

The Famine takes place from 8:00 pm

on 17 August to 12:00 noon on 19

August.

The focus for 2018 is on refugees. Globally there are 68.5

million refugee and displaced people - and more than

half are under 18. This year’s Famine is the “Backpack

Challenge.” Students can take up the challenge and

commit to living out of their backpacks with only

essentials for 40 hours. Of course students can choose to

do the traditional 40 Hour Famine where they give up

something important to them for 40 Hours.

You can sign up for the 40 Hour Famine here:

https://www.40hourfamine.com.au/

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sara Walding, Pastoral Care Worker

Sara.Walding521@schools.sa.edu.au

In school: Wednesday and Friday all day; Tuesday and

Thursday afternoon.

NAIDOC WEEK 2018

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CANTEEN ROSTER

*If you are unable to work please try and swap with someone else first and then let me know. Thanks

COMMUNITY NOTICES

WESTBOURNE PARK UNITING CHURCH NETBALL CLUB - Summer 2018/19 Netball Registrations are now OPEN!

11&U’s and 13&u’s play Thursday nights at 6, 7 and 8pm; 8&U and 9&u play Fr iday nights 6 & 7pm. Registrations

close on the Sunday 26th August 2018. Please contact Sarah Nobbs at wpucnc@hotmail.com for more info

BLACKWOOD TENNIS CLUB - New Head Coach Ben O’Brien is highly qualified and internationally experienced at all

levels. New Hotshots programs. We create a unique learning environment so kids really learn how to play and enjoy

the game from the start. For more information please call Ben on 0458428383 ben@mastertennisacademy.com.au

WOODS PANTHER NETBALL CLUB – NetSetGo Start your netball future with Woods Panthers at our fun filled

activity and skills “Set Program” Session Times: Thursday 5:30pm to 6.30pm 26th

July / 2nd

August / 9t h

August / 16th

August / 23rd

August / 30th

August at Woods Panthers Training Courts, Adey Road, Blackwood Cost: $65 Price

includes a netball and training shirt Registration is open to participants born in 2011 & 2012 To register and pay visit

our website www.woodspanthers.com.au and follow the link. Contact Brigitte for more information

ibcbseccy@live.com.au

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Dannii Olsen

6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug

Jan Waller Raya Bolt Raylene Sheehan Jane Burford Belinda Blockow

Melissa Pitman

13 Aug 14 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug

Emily Connor Sarah Lines Belinda Blockow

Heidi Wooller

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