LEADERS’ NEWS What a fun day for all at Sports Day last Friday. I was impressed with the collegiate support students showed towards each other, and the respect, care and compassion for

everyone. The students certainly did their best, and well done to the Year 7s for winning the Year 7v’s parents &

staff race. A remarkable effort considering the age of the adults seems to get younger each year! A special thanks to Sue Boggiano for the work involved making the day run as smoothly as it does. We are looking at ways of changing the format of Sports Day as we grow as a school, and welcome suggestions from families. Congratulations to the Kangaroos for First place, and thanks to Glenys deWit for her donation and presentation of our new shield. We appreciate the hard work and donations of the volunteers helping Jodie in the Canteen; we made $1500 profit on the day, which will go towards a feature in our new Nature Playground.

School Council met this week and Steph Hensgen reported on our trip to Canberra to put forward our case for facilities to support our growing school. By 2019 we will have almost 500 students enrolled. Kim Freeman and Steph met Simon Birmingham and Nicolle Flint this week at a morning tea for Boothby families, and Nicolle and Carolyn Habib, local member for Elder, visited Thursday to learn more about EPS. Our student leaders Lila, Poppy and Luke showed them around the school with school council chair, Michael Rodenburg and fellow member Caz Boyd. Parent/ student/ teacher interviews have kept teachers busy before and after school in the past few weeks, and I commend the staff for their dedication and interest in every student in their class. If you haven’t had an opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher and hear more about their school life, please contact the teacher via email direct. Written reports will be sent home at the end of Term 2.

A reminder that the first day of Term 2 is a student free day. As a staff we have developed a School Improvement Plan with a focus on Literacy, Numeracy and Inquiry learning. We are spending the day moderating our Writing processes across R-7, and looking closely at the strategies we use to teach Reading skills, particularly once students become independent readers. In the afternoon we are restructuring our Inquiry scope and sequence to become more student focussed on concepts rather than topic based. I’m sure you will hear and see evidence of our learning as the year progresses. I hope you get to spend family time together in the holidays. We have included an update on happenings around the

school to read at your leisure. Kathy Papps

DATES TO REMEMBER APRIL 13 LAST DAY OF TERM 1

2.10pm dismissal

Casual clothes day – Gold coin donation Tues MAY 1

Pupil Free day Monday School starts Tuesday

Sun 6th Working Bee - 10.00-12.00 Week 3 & 4 NAPLAN – please read on for more

information Fri. 18th PHOTO DAY

CHECK OUT OUR SKOOLBAG APP INFO

Week 11 – THURSDAY, 12th APRIL

Last Day of Term 1 – Friday 13th

April 2.10pm dismissal Casual clothes day – Gold coin donation

Term 1 Report from Staff Reception

Our 70 new Receptions have settled in to school life well, and have enjoyed

investigating outside in the mornings. They have been exploring various areas such

as: construction, nature, art, gross motor, dramatic play and writing. We have

incorporated the 5 senses and learning intentions into this play based learning.

1/2 Some highlights for the Year 1/2 classes this term have been:

All classes are up and running with the Seesaw app. Each

class is at different stages in terms of learning the benefits of

this app and we look forward to more student sharing of their

learning journey in term 2, especially during Walker

Learning/Play-based Investigations time.

1/2 teachers have been planning together for our next

Inquiry unit.

Students will interview and older family member as we look

at this topic from a historical perspective. An excursion to

Adelaide Oval and other significant places in the city is being planned for term 2. We are

also planning our Walker/Play Based Investigations around this unit commencing for all

1/2 classes in term 2.

Rooms 7 & 8 and 10 & 11 are finalising preparations for our “Zoo Snooze” with the year 2’s.

This will be Thursday/Friday of weeks 1 & 2 next term.

3/4 This term our PLT has

implemented Seesaw which

has been a great way to

communicate with our

families. We are able to load

videos of Maths strategies so

we can engage in ‘flipped’

learning as well as show

parents what we are learning about in class. We have

received lots of positive feedback from families, students,

and staff.

We have also begun working collaboratively on STEM

projects. We are able to get the 4 classes together to work

on projects which mean that children can work with students in other classes and we

can pool resources and our teaching team can also work collaboratively.

This term we did a STEM project on kites and next term we will look at boats (which links

to our unit of work on the First Fleet)

4/5/6

Our students [room 16, 1, 2] have been taking part in Rotations covering

Health, Geography and Design Technology.

The students in the three classes will be sharing what they have completed

and their highlights, with each

other this week.

The students are enjoying having

different teachers for these

sessions. This is also helping them

to self-managing and organise

themselves; preparing them for the upper grades.

6/7 This term the students in Year 6/7 have been involved in a number of excursions and incursions.

This included participating in Aquatics at Port Noarlunga, a camp to Glenhaven Park,

and incursions from the RAA and SAPOL teaching the students about road safety.

The students have been participating in rotations across particular curriculum areas (Art, HASS,

Science, Health, Media and Technology) to better prepare them for high school. Each week the

students have also participated in Action Teams, where the students make positive contributions

to the school and/or local community. We have added 2 new action groups this year which

include sewing and craft, and cooking.

Science

In Specialist Science lessons our focus this term has been in

Biological Sciences. The Receptions have concentrated on the

basic needs of living things.

The Yr 1&2's have focused on creature features in different places

and have closely looked at the purpose of different features for

different animals.

Yr 3's have explored the link between living, non, living, once

living and products of living things. Students acted as both

botanists and biologists to categorize and classify these things.

Arts

This week concludes our focus on Music.

Through research I’ve decided to focus much more on

reading and composing rhythm because that’s the most

difficult aspect to grasp. Receptions have had a ball with the

instruments and beat and dance while the yr 7s complete

their jingles for our new student fortnightly publication of Eds

on FILM.

Next term our focus is Drama.

French FRENCH – TERM 1 and 2

Reception

Introduction conversations

numbers to 10

Easter in France – made flying bells (which drop the Easter eggs over France)

Working mainly on the theme of “Moi” ( Me):age, brothers and sisters, I like…..

Year 1 / 2 Playground Unit

Year 3/ 4 “Les Trois Petits Cochons” “ The 3 Little Pigs”

Year 4/5 and 5/6 “ Louis la Grenouille “ play “Louis the Frog”

Year 6/7

Room 13 – Group research on the topic of their choice which will be presented using

technology to the rest of the class for assessment. Topics they chose are French

Revolution, Eiffel Tower, schooling in France and how it differs from Australia, Napoleon

and the history of cars in France.

Room 14 – Began with a language unit to help them to converse in French. We have

focussed on broadening their answers to questions such as how they are feeling and

practising speaking and writing the phrases.

Room 15 – As they were working on a theme of Kindness in their class for an assembly,

they decided to focus their French activities on this theme.

In groups they have been creating a variety of presentations such as an acted out film,

film using the Scratch program to animate drawings, hand-drawn posters, computer

generated posters, hand-drawn comic strip in French and computer generated collage.

PE All classes have been practising for Sports Day over the

past few weeks. Team Captains have been especially

busy creating and learning the Health Hustles

and organising students for the Championship races

and relays.

Upper Primary students have been involved in a Rugby

Carnival, AFL Crows Girls Cup and clinics and SAPSASA

Knockout Cricket. We have a large group of students

currently preparing for the SAPSASA Cross Country

Running Competition in May.

YEAR 8 HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION OF INTEREST

This Friday, the last day of term, all year 7 students will receive an envelope with information and a Registration form for Secondary School in 2019.This form needs to be completed and returned to the Front Office at school by Friday 25th May. The Department will then allocate a High School according to the information given on this form. Students will know of the allocated High School late Term 3.

Please be aware that some high schools with specialist programs have different application processes and time frames. If you would like further information go directly to the High School Websites.

Thanks, Linda Hillman

Anzac Day care

packages for our

serving soldiers Room 8 and I have

collected items, and have

sent 15 boxes overseas to

our serving Soldiers /

Sailors Airmen/

Airwomen.

We have filled each box

with items such as:

noodles, lollies, biscuits,

chips, roll on deodorant,

puzzle books, disposable

razors small tins of

Aussie beans and much

more.

We have also added a

note and pictures from the

class telling the receiver

that we are thinking of

them so far away from

home this Anzac Day.

We hope this brings some

happiness to someone so

far away from home.

A note from Pastoral Care – Simone

SPORTS DAY NEWS

$1500 was raised in the canteen on Sports Day....WOW! A big thank you to everyone that baked and

donated the amazing food, the volunteers for their hard work and the school community who supported

the canteen throughout the day. We truly appreciate your support. – Jodie Stewart - Canteen Manager

SPORTS DAY – CANTEEN

YEAR 6/7 AQUATICS AND CAMP

In week 6 of term 1 2018, the students from rooms 13, 14 and 15 went to Glenhaven Adventure Park. We had lots to do there over the 3 days we were there. On the first day, we got introduced to all the staff and people that worked at the camp. We also got started on our group activities. We had many activities such as initiatives, raft building, high ropes, giant swing, leap of faith, archery and a hike. Each activity was very different to the others. The activities helped us use our different skills such as teamwork, resilience, persistence, and self-management. We also used our learner powers. While having fun, we had to overcome many obstacles. The camp had really great food and dorms. We enjoyed the hospitality. In week 11 of term 1 2018, the Year 6 & 7 students from rooms 13, 14, 15 and 16 participated in Aquatics at Port Noarlunga. We had lots of fun. There were many different activities that you could do such as snorkelling, wave skiing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and many more. We caught a bus to Port Noarlunga and went to our assigned activities. We had to learn the tactics/tips to be able to do that activity well. We really enjoyed all the equipment and instructions that the instructors supplied us with. We learnt how to do different water based activities and it was really fun! We also had to use our learner powers to be able to listen and do the activity correctly and safely.

Written by Dominic Payne and Ollie McQueen from Room 13

Communication Channels – Skoolbag App DON’T MISS OUT ON SOMETHING……SIMPLE AND A GREAT WAY TO BE IN TOUCH WITH EVERYTHING! Did you know that you can now do your student absence via Skoolbag? How easy……. The Skoolbag App is able to give you instant notifications and is an easy means of accessing our regular newsletters. The App can be downloaded from the App Store (iPhones), Google Store (android) and Windows Store (Win8.1 phones) on your phone, tablet or laptop. When installing, please make sure you allow push notifications because this enables us to get messages to you in the fastest way possible. You can now notify the school of your child’s absence through this app and also notify change of address/phone number. Should you have difficulties accessing the App, please talk with our Front Office staff. School Facebook page for parents is also available if parents would like to join, please follow the prompts: Edwardstown Primary School Parent Group.

SPORT NEWS

What a great term of after-hours school sports we have had. Thank you to all parents/carer that willingly gave up their time to support the children and take on a coaching/team managing role. The conversation I’ve had with the children have all been engaging and it is great to hear that they are enjoying their sports. The summer (term 1) Basketball season ran smoothly despite some games being cancelled due to the hot weather policy. Basketball will be back in Term 4. T-Ball and Cricket will also be wrapping up for winter and returning in Term 4. Winter Sport nominations are now closed for netball with the expectations for the higher year levels. So, if you are a year 5, 6 or 7 student wishing to play netball, please contact the office ASAP. Soccer nomination are still open but be quick as they will close early Term 2.

Last Friday our Volleyballers, played their final game under the guidance and support of Karola and Dom Laventure. Karola and Dom have been organising EPS Volleyball for over 7 years and made the decision last year that Term 1, 2018 would be their last. I personally, and on behalf of all the volleyballers (past and present) extend a huge THANK YOU to the Laventure Family for all that they have done for

EPS Volleyball during this time. I’m sure the children would agree that their support and guidance has been instrumental in many players going onto club and Academy level. We are planning to publicly acknowledge Karola and Dom’s effort in an assembly in Term 2.

Narelle Burns EPS Sport Coordinator

VOLLEYBALL IN TERM 2 – If any child is interested in Volleyball for Term 2 please contact Effie Blias 0410 478 822. Games are played on Friday nights after school between 4 – 5.30. For students in Year 5-7. Games start in Week 2 next term. So if you are keen, please ring me so we can start to organise now. BASKETBALL

Well done to the 2/3 girls on their first win against St Teresa's. It was a close game, with great

defensive play by all, beating the opposition 5 - 2. Great work!

PLEASE CHECK LOST PROPERTY

WALKING SCHOOL BUS Congratulations to Owen, Phoebe, Grace, William, Annabelle, Austin, Michael, Jake, Sophie, Keira, Zach, Jade, who have walked to school 10 walks. They will receive a voucher which entitles them to a free ice block from the office any lunch time. Thank you to all our walkers and Adult walkers who make our buses walk every week, some buses even walk two days a week. We approximately have 55 students who walk which is great. Well done, have a good holiday and see you next term. Special mention and well done to Owen who from joining the walking school bus this year has not missed a day. Owen even walks twice a week which is great, 22 walks total this term. Owen is pictured here with the Southern Route’s new sign. Well done Owen, great effort!

Well done Chhavi winning 3rd Prize in the Mitcham Multicultural Fair.

SCHOOL FEES 2018

Term 1 is coming to a close; which means that our statement process will start next term. If you haven’t yet paid your student’s Materials & Services fees OR made contact with me to organize a Payment Plan, I will be making contact soon. Please feel free to come in and see me anytime in the Finance Office, if you’d like to discuss options. If you wish to organize a Payment Plan, please bring along your bank’s BSB and Account Number.

Jen Goodman – Business Manager

CODE CLUB IS BACK!!

If your child is interested in code club next term, please remind them to come to the

Icentre tomorrow at recess to express their interest.

Code club will be from year 2-5 this year!

Wishing a Safe and Happy Holidays to all our families

FUNDRAISING NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Entertainment books will be sent home on Thursday, 3rd May. If you do not wish to receive a book please fill in and return the ‘opt out’ note which has been sent home. Entertainment books are $70 and available in book or digital form. If you would like to purchase digital please visit: www.entbook.com.au/161e373

Coles Sports For Schools –

Has now finished. If you have vouchers please send them into the

front office a.s.a.p.

MOTHERS DAY SHOP Vouchers On Sale in the front foyer daily from Mon 9th April – Fri 13th April

They will also be on sale early next term.

8.35am – 8.50am Only $6.00 each

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 2018

Adelaide Cricket Club Junior Buffs Trials for 2018-19 Season A member of South Australian Cricket Association Premier Grade Cricket since 1905

Redback and Australian representative players have gone through out Junior Cricket Program Junior Buffs The Junior Buffs Cricket Academy is open to both boys and girls aged between 9 and 12 years old. The Junior Buffs program will provide aspiring and talented young cricketers with the opportunity to develop their skills under guidance of qualified coaches. It will also prepare them for future opportunities to trial and be selected to join the Adelaide Cricket Club junior cricket program including Under 14 and Ray Sutton squads. If you are selected in the Junior Buffs program you can continue to play school and community cricket and will be eligible to play in the SACA Under 12 Shield Competition. The Junior Buffs runs for the entire season 2018-19 Season. Junior Buffs Trial Dates Wednesday 11

th of April 7-8 pm

Thursday 12th

of April 6-7 pm All Trials @ Gillespie Sports, 375 Cross Rd, Edwardstown The cost to trial will be $10, to be paid on the first night (cash only, sorry). Please email tour completed Trial Registration form to me by Friday 5

th of April

Barry Earl – Pathways Coordinator at Adelaide Cricket Club Mobile: 0423 027 354 Email: beeper1@adam.com.au

Therapeutic Soundbath Shanti Sound was created in 2011 with a vision of sharing the uplifting and healing power of sound and song. Bring your favourite cushion, mat, blanket and water bottle, lie back and let your mind and body unwind as Michelle and James Byrne create mesmerising sounds and vibrations using Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowls, Gongs, Cosmic Tone Instruments, Flute, Medicine Drum, Didgeridoo, divine vocal harmonies and gentle percussion. Michelle is a qualified Sound Therapist through the British Academy of Sound Therapy; James is the creator of Cosmic Tone Instruments. They are both lifelong musicians who have been performing music together since 2008, specialising in Soundbaths since 2012. Children who are over the age of 12 and able to remain still, quiet and not distract others are welcome to attend. Event details:- Edwardstown Primary School Friday April 13th 7:00 - 9:00pm Bank account details and more information can be found on the Webpage yknotyoga.com or Facebook page facebook.com/yknotyoga To book your place contact Julie on 0488 436 626 Julie McLeod | Yoga Instructor

Principal’s Tours at Pasadena High School Tuesday 10 April 2018, 9am – 10.30am Tuesday 15 May 2018, 9am – 10.30am

Friday 15 June 2018, 9.30am – 10.30am