NEWSLETTER

Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Safety, Trust

The Parkway, Victor Harbor, SA, 5211 T: 08 85521166 F: 08 85522068 E: dl.0453.info@schools.sa.edu.au

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Term 1 - Issue 1 2014 Principal: Brenton Robins

Deputy Principal: Julie Kelly

Counsellor: Liz Edwards

Term 1 2015—Issue 4

08 85525068

DIARY DATES

APRIL - May

10th April Last day of Term

2.10pm finish

28th April Day 1, Term 2

6th May Cross Country

Kent Resserve

12th-15th May NAPLAN

BELL TIMES

DAILY ROUTINES

8.30 Allowed on grounds

8.50 School Day Begins

8.50-10.40 Morning Session

10.40-11.00 Recess/Play time

11.00-12.40 Middle Session

12.40-12.50 Eating Time

12.50-1.30 Play time

1.30-3.10 Afternoon Session

3.10 School Day Ends

ABSENCES LATE ARRIVAL

EARLY DEPARTURE

Students who arrive at school after

8.50 must sign in the front office.

If you are picking your child up early

they must be signed out through the

front office.

If your child is absent, please notify

the front office on 85521166, via

email to the above address and or a

note in their diary upon returning to

school.

On Thursday, April 2nd Victor Harbor hosted their annual Sports Day which

was a great success. The day kicked off with a school warm up led by Mrs

Harris and the team captains which limbered everyone up for a day full of ac-

tivities. The kids were involved in a number of fun games and events through-

out the day working as both an individual and in a team environment. The day

finished with the highly anticipated relays as well as a teacher relay.

Well done to all students who were involved. The level of participation and

sportsmanship showed on the day was excellent to see. It was great to see the

number of family members showing their support on the day and a big

thankyou to all who were involved in making sportsday a success.

Results:

Rumbelow – 344.46 pts Penny – 304.13

Jenkins – 279.51 Bruce – 259.54

RUMBELOW

WINNERS SPORTSDAY 2015

ANTI BULLYING

Recently we had the Brainstorm drama production visit the school to present shows to all our classes. The

theme centred around respect in school and cyberspace and in building positive relationships. Feedback from

both staff and students was that the play was entertaining, educational and had a positive and strong message.

This production was also a reflection of our school values and helps promote a school environment that is safe,

supportive and one that does not condone bullying.

At times children may say they are being bullied and it is important to differentiate between a thoughtless or

unkind act and bullying. Bullying is ongoing, repeated and involves an imbalance of power.

Bullying is when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of peo-

ple to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing. People who do it usually have more influence or power over

someone else, or want to make someone else feel less powerful or helpless.

Bullying is not the same as conflict between people (like having a fight) or disliking someone, even though

people might bully each other because of conflict or dislike.

The sort of repeated behaviours that can be considered bullying include: Keeping someone out of a group (online or offline)

Giving nasty looks, making rude gestures, calling names, being rude and impolite, and constantly negative teas-

ing.

Spreading rumours or lies, or misrepresenting someone (i.e. using their Facebook account to post messages as

if it were them)

Messing around that goes too far

Harassing someone based on their race, sex, religion, gender or a disability

Intentionally and repeatedly hurting someone

Intentionally stalking someone

Taking advantage of any power over someone else

Bullying can happen anywhere. It can be in schools, at home, at work, in online social spaces, via text messag-

ing or via email. It can be physical, verbal, emotional, and it also includes messages, public statements and be-

haviour online intended to cause distress or harm (also known as cyber bullying)

As a parent you can support your child by:

Staying calm and positive

Talking with your child

Reporting the bullying to the school

Seeking help for your child to improve his/her social skills

As part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying (March 30th) which also coincided with Harmony

Day, we had a poster competition in which all interested children participated. There were prizes for the differ-

ent sections of the school.

The winners were: Junior Primary Liam, Middle Primary Allie, Upper Primary Jamie & Jenna

We will also be having an evening workshop early next term (Tuesday 12th May, Week 3) for parents. The fo-

cus will be how to support children to deal with issues and to become more resilient. More info will be coming

at a time closer to the workshop.

Liam Allie Jaimee & Jenna

On Monday 23/3, nine Victor Harbor Primary

School senior classes attended 90 minute

sessions run by Education Interactive

focussing on Forensic Science and how it is

used in real life situations to help solve

mysterious cases. The workshop was held in

the gym, and the title was “A Case of

Emergency” and dealt with the fictitious (but

based on a real life case) disappearance of a

young boy attending a circus.

During the workshop students heard about and

handled items similar to those involved in the

boy’s disappearance, and used processes of

fingerprinting, UV light analysis, animal

tracks/scats identification, chromatography,

and microscopic examination of leaves/plants/

seeds, to try to piece together vital clues left at

the scene.

The workshop was part of the “Human

Endeavour” strand of Science study at school,

and was intended to show the students that

“The driving force behind all forensic

investigation is the reconstruction of events

based on the evidence examined by the

investigators”. It was a very hands-on

workshop, and seemed to be enjoyed by the

students, who even got to dress up in genuine

forensic suits.

A quick overview of some of the events happening this

year.

We are trialling a new teaching methodology this term

called Teaching with Comprehensible Input. This

means teaching in a way which almost exactly

replicates the process by which each child learned his/

her first language. Students will be in a language rich

environment made understandable (comprehensible)

through the use of body language, visual aids and with

lots of repetition. For more information on the

methodology see ‘Ibu Sharon’s Indo Update’ blog.

In term 2 we have another Indonesian guest teacher

visiting Victor Harbor, Port Elliot and Goolwa Primary

Schools. As with many of our Indonesian guests, they

visit through the APBIPA program. Dates to be

advised.

Our sister school, Sekolah Petra Berkat, in Bali, will be

visiting our school from 13th—20th September (this is

week 9 of term 3). They welcome families from our

school to visit them in Bali any time. So if you are

planning a Bali holiday this year, and are interested in

visiting the school, let us know.

There will be 12 students and 2 teachers working

across the three schools. We are looking for families

that would be willing to host a student (between the

ages of 10-15) in their home. Ideally students would

be billeted in pairs, however we understand this isn’t

always possible. All you need to do is provide a bed,

meals, and travel to & from school. You don't need a

spare room, as they will be just as happy to bunk down

on the floor in your child’s room.

This is a great opportunity for the students to spend

some time experiencing the Australian way of life and

a great opportunity for your family to learn more about

Indonesia and Indonesian culture.

If you are interested in hosting, could you please

register your interest at the front office, or contact

Sharon Mann. Host families will be confirmed as soon

as possible so that police checks can be organised for

anyone over the age of 18.

Terima kasih,

Ibu Sharon

FORENSIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP INDONESIAN NEWS (Sekolah Petra Berkat)

On Monday 2nd March the Dawson/Skene year 5’s

and the Vickery Howe/Dommerdich year 2/3’s spent

part of the morning exploring the rocky beach area

near the Encounter Bay boat ramp. These two classes

are involved in regular buddy lessons with older

students helping the younger ones with science

activities.

It was a lovely morning and the tides were good. The

students were excited to find a large number of crabs.

The classes should be congratulated on the respect and

responsibility they showed towards the marine

environment and each other.

Thank you to the parents and volunteers who came to

help supervise and share the students’ enthusiasm on

the day.

On Tuesday 3rd March the Dawson/Skene (yr 5) and

the McClaren (Yr 5/6) classes went to the mouth of the

Hindmarsh River to test their homemade boats.

The students had a lot of fun and most boats managed

to stay afloat.

In week 4 of this term on 17th February it was Shrove

Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day. The

students in several classes across the school had a great

time cooking, decorating and eating pancakes of their

own creation. It was a lot of fun, and pictured below

are some students from the Dawson/Skene and

McClaren year 5 & 6

classes preparing and

enjoying eating their

creations.

If your contact details have changed please notify the

school by ringing the front office on 8552 1166,

coming to the front office in person, emailing us on

dl.0453.info@schools.sa.edu.au or writing a note in

your child’s diary. You can also notify the school of

your child’s absence the same way.

Please note if any of your child’s medical information

changes it is important that you let the class teacher or

the front office know ASAP.

Thank you

SEA WEEK

UPDATING CONTACT DETAILS

SHROVE TUESDAY

TUESDAY 12th MAY

7-9pm In 2014 we had a guest speaker Donna

Broadhurst booked to speak about fostering

independence , optimism and problem solving

with your child(ren).

As a result of the fire this evening was

cancelled.

We have booked the services of Donna again

on Tuesday 12th May 7pm-9pm.

A free crèche will be provided by VOSHC.

Please put this date in your diaries.

More information will be distributed in the first

week of next term.

Dr Kerry Love for Governing Council.

Term 2 Lap Swimming re-commences on

Monday 27th April at the Victor Harbor R-7

School’s Swimming Pool.

Half hour sessions start at 6.30pm on Monday

& Thursday each week. Small groups with a

maximum of 7 swimmers in each slot.

For bookings & enquiries please contact

Andrew on 0439849091

On Friday 27th March Amber, Philippe, Skye,

Mathilde and Amelie competed in the District

SAPSASA Swimming Carnival representing the

Southern Team. The event was at the Marion Pool and

they can be proud of their achievements. Victor did

very well and took out medals in two 50m Relay Team

events. Well done to Philippe, Skye, Amelie and

Mathilde who had great swims in the pool taking home

bronze medals.

All students did well and showed excellent school

Values. Thank you to all the students and parents who

supported them on the day.

Rena Kwong

In week 9 Victor Harbor R-7 School contested the

2015 Southern SAPSASA football carnival. The event

was held at the Encounter Bay Football Oval by Seven

local schools.

The Victor Harbor boys played spirited team football,

winning five out of their six games and finishing in

second place overall only losing to competition

winners Eastern Fluerieu Schools by 5 points.

Thank you to students and parents who supported us

on the day.

Troy Irvin – Team Coach

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN SAPSASA SWIMMING

SAPSASA FOOTBALL

LAP SWIMMING

In weeks 3-8, 25 lucky students surfed as part

of our school surf programme between 4.30-

6.30 on a Wednesday afternoon. Conditions

have been excellent and the improvement in

surfing skills has been amazing, thanks to our

talented surf instructors headed by Andy &

Shane.

In week 8 a surfing competition was held with

Victor Harbor R-7 taking back the trophy after

5 years without it. The other schools, Port

Elliot and Goolwa were great competitors but

Victor surfers were too good on the day and

took out 1st place in the comp.

Trophy winners:

1st Place - All Stars - Amber

2nd Place - All Stars -Mitchell

1st Place -White Water Girls –Gabrielle

2nd Place - White Water Boys –Philippe

Best Boy Judge -Jesse

Well done Victor Surf Team!

Maureen and Bethany

Maureen has been a CPSW at VHR7 for 15 years. She

lives in Victor Harbor with her husband and is heavily

involved in the local community through the churches

and school where she supports students, families and

staff in countless ways.

Maureen works at school on Wednesday, Thursday

and Friday.

Bethany started working at VHR-7 School in 2012.

She lives in Victor Harbor with her husband and 2

children.

Beth also holds degrees in Psychology and

Counselling.

Beth works at school on Monday and Wednesdays.

Some activities that Maureen and Beth are involved in

at school are:

Lunchtime activites

Working with teachers and students in class

Cooking with FLO boys group

Girl’s group

Assisting with transition of students in Reception

and Year 7’s to high school

Social skills

Students and parents/carers can

contact Maureen and Beth via the

front office on 85521166

SURFING COMPETITION INTRODUCING OUR

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT

WORKERS

PAY IT FORWARD

On Friday the 27th of March the Victor Harbor R-7 School held a fundraising event for the Kersbrook Primary

School because their sports shed burnt down in the recent Adelaide bush fires.

It was a successful day and altogether we raised $505.

When the Victor R-7 School’s classrooms burnt down at the end of last year we had an amazing amount of help

and support so we decided to ‘Pay it forward’. The students donated gold coins and the words ‘Pay it Forward’

were written on the ground with the money.

We would personally like to thank Maureen for organising and spending her day doing this along with Tika, Mar-

lene, Brooke, Chloe and Aliyah.

We hope that Kersbrook Primary School gets back on their feet soon.

Victor Harbor R-7 School

Student Representative Council

PUBLIC NOTICES

Boat/Jet Ski Marine Licence Exam Night

$35.00 seats limited - bookings essential

Opportunity to sit the exam after hours!

Victor Harbor R-7 School, The Parkway Victor Harbor

- PLEASE ENTER MAIN ADMINISTRATION AREA -

Tuesday 21st May 2015 – 6.30pm

HELD APPROX. 5 times per year, call for the next date.

The SA Recreational boating Safety Handbook should be studied before arrival. You will be shown a power

point presentation (approx 90 Minutes) by our local Marine Safety Officer then sit the exam which

is marked on the night, if you pass you are then accredited and can visit the DTEI Customer Service Centre (Service SA), and convert this to a full licence. (There is a licence cost of $34.00) age 16 and above.

The SA Recreational boating Safety Handbook is available locally at Fleurieu Crash Repairs, Liberty Fuel, The RAA shop in Victor Harbor and BP Goolwa. No charge for the SA Recreational boating Safety

Handbook.

Cost for Presentation and Exam $35.00 Pre-booking is essential as numbers are strictly

limited.

Refresher $10 (already licensed, but would like to watch the presentation)

Juniors (12-16) $15 welcome to sit the exam for special permit

- (Please ring 1300 363 805 for full details of special permit)

* * YOU MUST BRING: Valid Photo ID to the Exam * *

Presented as community service: Proceeds to VH R-7 School Chaplaincy programme;

Chaplin Maureen Moores and the programme designed to cater for the needs of disengaged

primary school students. Teacher in charge: Liz Edwards. PRACTISE THE COMPULSORIES HERE: http://www.ondeck.sa.gov.au/online_quiz/user_interface/compulsory

Please contact Meredith on 8552 4833B/H

8554 3333A/H

0418 890 948 Anytime