Volume 17 - 24th October 2002
Week 2  Term 4

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Inside this issue…
Year 2003 Class Placements, We’re Famous, Thank You Morning Tea, Bingo Night, Christmas Evening, Parents as Art & Craft Tutors, Vines for Sale, Principal’s Awards, Disco, Library News, Parent Club News, Sport News, Kookaburra Café, Class Photos, Tear Off Slips, Flyers.

WE’VE LOTS TO CELEBRATE!

Welcome back!  A special welcome to Sandra Bailey and Jacqui Brettig who have returned from leave.

The last term is always a busy one, with many events planned.  Happy Valley School has a wonderful tradition of community celebration and we look forward to you joining us at coming events.  The focus of these annual events will be recognising the many contributions, achievements and successes of students, parents and staff during 2003.  A term planner, for the fridge door, is included in this newsletter.

World Teachers’ Day
World Teacher’s Day is tomorrow.  This year’s slogan is “ To teach is to touch forever.”  We will celebrate the very special place that teachers have in student’s lives, with an assembly in the hall at 11:00.  Please join us, if you can.  In preparation, classes are now busily writing a “Who Am I?” which describes their teacher.  At the assembly, some of these will be drawn out of a hat and read aloud by the Kookaburra Council leaders.  Students will then try guessing the teacher described, from the clues given.

Playing this popular game will be a fun way for students to show how well they have come to know their teacher (and their habits) over this past year.  No doubt their observations will be surprisingly accurate and perceptive, revealing details that will probably surprise their teachers.

However, students would also be surprised at how much their teachers have learnt about them during the year.

Mr Jones and Michael are pictured working together.

Teachers place a high value on understanding the emotional and learning needs of individual students.  This teacher knowledge is what makes learning happen.

Parents and teachers in partnership
The benefits for student learning are even greater when our parents and teachers work together with a shared understanding of the needs of young people.  The following three attitudes to life, modelled consistently by parents and teachers, contribute immensely to the successful lives of our students.

Common attitudes that -

  • Successful experiences, encouragement and the acceptance of mistakes are a natural part of learning.  A positive self-image for students comes from meeting challenges under the guidance of adults.

  • Belonging to a group is achieved through contribution.  Teamwork develops through opportunities to help and support others.

  • Self-discipline develops through students learning to take responsibility for their own actions.  Students need consistency and persistence from all the adults in their life to develop self-discipline.

Our assembly will recognise the contributions that teachers consistently make to develop wonderful relationships with their students.  Why are relationships so important?  Because they are the very basis on which learning happens, and we haven’t even mentioned the curriculum yet.

 “To the world you might be one person but to one person you might just be the world.” Unknown.

Acknowledgment : Refer to
www.parentingideas.com.au. for further information.

 
Mrs Brettig is pictured working with Allison and Karlia

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YEAR 2003 CLASS PLACEMENTS

Are there any last requests regarding placing your child in a class for next year?  Parents may make written requests and these will be considered during the class placement process.

While we will try our best, please understand we cannot always meet specific requests.  Details of the criteria we use to select classes were published in the last newsletter.

If making a request regarding class placements for next year, please submit it in a sealed envelope to either Margaret or Brian by Monday 28 October.

WE’RE FAMOUS!
Did you hear about us on the radio?  We joined in a Triple M promotion for “Kids East Fresh”, sponsored by the Adelaide Produce Market


Brittany and Rhiannon enjoying the lovely fruit

I liked the helicopter with Andrew Jarman in it.  It was full of food.

By Dylan – Mrs Molden-Hauer’s class
To Andrew Jarman.  Thank you for coming to our school.

By Jamie – Mrs Molden-Hauer’s class
 

THANK YOU MORNING TEA
 Tuesday 3 December
In the Long Room
10.30 – 11.30

The staff would like to thank all parents who have helped in the myriad of ways that they do in this school, and invite them to our traditional Morning Tea.
 Formal Invitations are coming home soon.
 At the morning tea we usually recognise the outstanding contributions of parents who are leaving the school.  The awards are given for involvement and contributions over a period of time.  We already have several nominations.  If you think someone is a worthy recipient, please contact Brian or Margaret

Clickety Click… 66, … A duck and a flea … 23 … Legs Eleven
All who came to the Family Bingo Night had a great time and everyone went away with a prize.  We thank you all for supporting it and contributing to our school’s fundraising effort.  A big thank you to Georgie Goldfinch and Dianne Gordon for all their hard work and great organisation.  Hopefully we’ll do it again next year.

The final fundraising committee initiative for the year will be the Annual Christmas raffle, which will be launched soon.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS
EVENING
 Monday 9 December
Music Fun and Fireworks

Let us know if you would like to do an item!

PARENTS AS ART AND CRAFT TUTORS
Parents have always enjoyed the artwork that children have brought home (with love and pride) but have often been curious to know how the teacher manages to teach the fine motor skills needed in some of the art and craft that the children learn.

The Education Sub Committee are inviting interested parents to have a fun session of hands on art and craft run by Maxine Cavaggione, to show us how to have fun at making the type of things that children learn at school.

As the visual arts are a focus this year, this is a great opportunity for parents so please come along on Monday 11 November at 7.00 pm. in the school library.  Please return the tear off slip at the end of the newsletter to enrol.

 
The students pictured above started school for the first time last week.  A big welcome to you and your families.

We also welcome the following children and their families to the Happy Valley School community - Esther, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah and Eliza CLAVELL and Jacob SMITH
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VINES FOR SALE
Would you like a young vine plant for your home garden?  Over the last three years, students have propagated a variety of vine cuttings, which are now ready to be planted out.  The propagation project was begun, to plant a row or two of vines in the school yard.  However, we have more young vines than we need. 

If you would like to order a vine plant, complete the tear off at the end of the newsletter and return it to the front office.  The cost of each plant is $1.00.  When we have your order, we will contact you regarding collection.

Doug MacLean

SAPSASA NEWS

A big congratulations to the following 12 students who won their event at the recent District Athletics Day and are representing our district today at the SAPSASA State Championships at SANTOS Stadium.  We hope they do well.

10 Girls

Deni Varnhagen

100, 200m Relay

10 Girls

Tara Wells

Relay

11 Girls

Rhiannon Stagg

Long Jump & Relay

12 Boys

Ian McAvaney

Discus

12 Boys

Matt Dee-Sutton

100m Relay

12 Boys

Trent Spacie

Relay

12 Girls

Belinda Scarborough

Relay

13 Boys

Shaun Smith-Sage

High Jump

13 Boys

Andrew Grant

Long Jump

13 Boys

Brett Varnhagen

Relay

13 Boys

Michael Gilbertson

Shot Put

13 Girls

Kate Tattersall

Relay
 

DISCO
On Wednesdays in the Long Room at lunch time.
Cost 50c
 Reception to Year 3
 LET'S ROCK AND ROLL
Prizes for the best dancing
NO FOOD OR DRINK TO BE BOUGHT INTO THE LONG ROOM

 

  
Mrs Petho is pictured working with Mitchell and Cale in the Computer Room

FROM THE LIBRARY
Prize money from the Westfield Marion "Shop for your school" promotion has been used to purchase books from the popular authors D K Rowling and Dave Pilkey.  The children will be pleased because they won't need to wait as long to get their reserved books.

Captain Burra is now sailing along the West Australian coast near Broome.  He has been looking at aboriginal paintings on Bigge Island.

We have sent a further 2,100 tokens to Tantanoola Primary School for the Books for Schools campaign.  This makes a total of 4,500 tokens.  A BIG thank you to everyone involved.

PARENT CLUB NEWS
Firstly, welcome back after our two-week break.  We hope all are ready for the silly season.  Christmas is but 8½weeks away and we are holding our popular SLICE DRIVE this term.  You should have an order form with this newsletter.  Orders need to be put in at the bookroom window by no later than 15 November and delivery will be on 26 November.  Stock up these yummies for Christmas.

What are you doing on MELBOURNE CUP DAY?  The Parent Club will be holding an afternoon of fun for all to attend in the Long Room on Tuesday 5 November at 12 noon.  There will be sweeps (bring your change) and TV to watch the race, and lots of fun to be had.  Make sure you bring a fancy hat for the Hat Parade!!!  Bring your own drinks/cups/plates and a plate of food to share.  It means it's not far to collect the children after school.  Hope to see you there.

UNIFORM ROOM has double knee trackpants in stock for sizes 4, 6 & 8 in both black and green at a cost of $15.50.  The Uniform Room is open on Monday and Friday from 8.30 - 9.30 am

CHRISTMAS DINNER - Wednesday 27 November is the date for our Christmas Dinner at the Flagstaff Hotel from 6.30pm.  If you are interested in attending, please phone Sue Vardas on 8322 6896.  Don't forget our sewing morning on Monday 10 November.

SPORT NEWS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Sports Committee
You are invited to have some drinks and nibbles with us on 19 November at 7.00pm and meet our outgoing Sports Committee.  The meeting will commence at 7.30pm.  We encourage all parents to become involved in your child's sporting future at Happy Valley School.

Basketball News
With the end of the school term approaching, we will be having our end of year break-up in week 4 on Monday 4th November at Thalassa Park with a sausage sizzle and trophy presentation for all players and their families.  More details and times will be sent home by note with each player soon.  The break-up is to be held earlier this year to avoid clashing with other end of term / Christmas functions.
                       Melissa Braham – Basketball Co-Ordinator. 8387-1570


BASKETBALL RESULTS
On 8 October Happy Valley Tigers came back in an action packed match to draw 20 – 20 against Morphett Vale.
On 22 October Happy Valley Tigers defeated Prescott 35 – 10.
                                                                             Colin Campbell - Coach

          PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal’s Awards at the last Primary Assembly, for demonstrating our school values.  They are – Leonie Fawcett, Jade Zowtyj, Annika Cowley, Megan Spraakman, Clover Annear, Amy Michelon, Ruby Dohnt, Akshay Parker, Travis Gordon, Talia Williams, Luke Marsh, Daniel Brown, Stuart Allen, Harley Taylor, Peter Sargent, Kristen Pankoke, Zoe Grigoris, Caitlyn Thomas, Andrew Kite, Breanna Loveday, Meghan McLean, Chris Squire and Kieran Clarke
 

JUNIOR PRIMARY CLASS PHOTOS
This week some students from the Junior Primary will be bringing home a class photo.  This replaces the original photo, which had the incorrect Principal's name on it.  Please destroy the old photo.

Thank you - National School Photography
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KOOKABURRA CAFÉ

  •  Please make sure name and class teacher is on lunch order bags.  Also wrap up money as we have to put hot food into the bags.

  • TUESDAYS ONLY - Milk Shake and Spider drinks
    Large Milk Shake (choc,lime,milo)      $2.00
    Spider Drink (Rasp, Cola)     Sml. $1.00  Lg.$1.50

WE DO SELL A LOT OF HEALTHY FOOD ITEMS IN THE CANTEEN

  • Hot Dogs contain no genetically modified ingredients, msg or egg whites

  • Our Ham/Pine pizzas contain only 1% fat for 100g pizza.

  • Our Ham/Pine pizzas contain only 1% fat for 100g pizza.

  • Chicken Royale and Chicken Burgers have no msg, artificial colouring, preservatives or artificial flavouring

  • Slush Puppy is 50% real juice, no cholesterol, caffeine, are vitamin C enriched and fat free.

  • Snack Pack of celery, carrot, cheese/popcorn only 60c - Recess only.

If you have any questions about some of our items, please come in to the canteen for more information.

ROSTER
Mon.        28 Oct.    .               Lee Brine
Tues.       29 Oct.                    Katrina Allen
Wed.        30 Oct.                    Sandie Hutchings
Thurs.      31Oct.                     Julie Day
Frid.         1 Nov.      .               Mavis Hurem
Mon.        4 Nov.                      Mavis Hurem
Tues.       5 Nov.                      Jennifer Whitehead
Wed.        6 Nov.                     
Thurs.      7 Nov.                      Trevor Sherriff
Frid.         8 Nov.

Please phone 8322 6579 or 8381 6804 if you can help or if dates aren't suitable.  Hours for Canteen are 9.15 - 1.30.

Helen King

  
Students gather around Andrew Jarman and Phil Smythe to receive fruit as part of the “Kids Eat Fresh” promotion.

Term 4 Planner

BRIAN MARSHALL
Primary Principal		 MARGARET KELLETT
Jun. Primary Principal
   

DOUG MACLEAN
Deputy Principal

 

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PARENTS AS ART AND CRAFT TUTORS

Name: _____________________________       Oldest Child: _________________    Class Teacher: ______________________

 I wish to participate in the Art and Craft Workshop for parents on Monday 11 November.

 

Signature: _________________________________

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VINE PLANT ORDER  

   

Office Use
Name: ____________________________________ Phone No: _________________________
 

 
   
Oldest Child: _______________________________ Class Teacher: ______________________
     

I wish to order the following vine plant(s).  The number(s) needed are shown in the box(es).

 
Sultana  
 
Gordo
   
 
Malaga
   

 These varieties are all white table grapes.  I enclose $_______ for these plants.  ($1.00 per plant).

Signature: ________________________________

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