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Last week was Book Week and this year's theme was "Fuel your Mind."
Children from Lyn Smart's class dressed up as cats based on the book
"Cat" by Mike Dumbleton and Craig Smith.
We started the week with a fabulous parade where classes dressed up
as a favourite character and all marched around the netball courts.
On "Drop Everything and Read" day we left any work and read for 5
minutes when a special siren went. This was repeated several times
over the day. Story telling sessions were a great opportunity too
for teachers to read their favourite book to their class and buddy
class.
Shelley Saunders and her class are having fun dressed up as mice.
The have been reading the book "Shhh! Little Mouse" by Pamela Allen.
We had a terrific week and special thanks to Sandra Daldry for
coordinating it all.
At our Junior Primary assembly this week, awards were presented to
several children for demonstrating one of our school values.
Children who received awards were Logan W., Travis P., Sarah C.,
Angus S., James D., Zane M., Jasmine V., Lachlan G. and Tyler S.
Well done to these people.
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Last week, Sue Higgins' and Lynn Craig's classes performed their
great musical, "Beach Bash Fish Cafe" in the school hall. All
classes attended the daytime performances, together with some
residents from Bethsalem Aged Care Facility and children from
Chandlers Hill Kindergarten. Families were able to see the "evening
show" on Wednesday night. The musical was a fantastic opportunity
for children to demonstrate their confidence in performing on stage.
Special thanks must go to Sue and Lynn for the time and effort which
they put into making the show such a great success.
Some children from Sue Higgins's Year 1/ 2 class used De Bono's
Thinking Hats to give feedback about the performance.
Children from Sue Higgins' and Lynn Craig's classes perform in the
musical "Beach Bash Fish Cafe".
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"Beach
Bash Fish Cafe" performers.
A number of J.P. students also received awards for showing excellent
skills and enthusiasm in Japanese. Congratulations to Isabel V.,
Brittany C., Breanne W., Shannon F., Tahnee F., April G., Brooke S.
and Jamie R.
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Have fun with more mathematical ideas to work on at home.
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Bounce into Maths
Many children love to play ball games. Help your child to
learn their tables by playing a ball game with them. First,
ask a tables question, e.g. 7 x 9. If your child answers
correctly then they can have a shot at the basket or a kick
for goal, etc. Ensure you score so effort is rewarded, e.g.
a goal = two points; if the ball hits the ring without going
inside, then score one point. Your child then asks you a
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The Clock is Ticking
You need a ball and a timer (the timer on the stove will do)
for this game. Set the timer for five minutes, ask a tables
question that your child should know and then throw the ball
to them. After your child answers correctly, they ask you
(or another player) a new question as they throw the ball to
them. Questions and answers continue in this way until the
timer rings. The person holding the ball at this time is
out. |
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What am I?
When travelling long distances by train or by car use the
time to play maths games. This game can be played anywhere
without any equipment. Here's how. One person thinks of
'something' to do with maths, e.g. they might think of the
number: 1984. They then give the other players two clues,
e.g. 'I am a number between 1000 and 2000. I am an even
number.' The other players must then ask questions that can
be answered with a 'Yes' or 'No'. The first player to
correctly guess the answer takes the next turn at choosing
another maths idea. You could focus on numbers, shapes,
distances, weights etc. |
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NATIONAL LITERACY & NUMERACY
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Next week is National Literacy and Numeracy Week. All
Junior Primary students in our school will be participating
in Reach for the Stars, an activity designed for
students from pre-school to junior secondary school where
schools will investigate throwing coins at a target under
various conditions.
Students will be using coins
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onto a target and recording the total number of coins
that landed in each area. Each class will decide the number
of throws made by each student, what kind of coins used and
the distance from the target (100cm, 150cm and/or 200cm).
We will then submit our data online to be collated with
other schools around Australia. A summary of the national
results will be available by Tuesday 9th
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Lyn Smart
- Junior Primary Numeracy Co-ordinator.
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Staff, students and volunteers will be involved in a lockdown or
invacuation drill next week. This is a response to a potential
emergency situation where all present on site are required to move
to a secure area.
We are required to practise these drills annually. Students will be
prepared for the drill by their class teachers.
Over the last years, the Junior Primary team have had a focus on
developing Play Boxes for children to use in class play sessions. We
have a number now, including Camping, Hairdresser, Restaurant and
Magic and Make Believe Play Boxes. In each box we make sure that we
include props which can be used to further develop children's
literacy and numeracy skills -- for example, recipe books, story
books, menus, travel maps. The children also develop their own
props.
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We would now like to make a "Vet's" Play Box. We are asking
for donations of props to include in our box. Firstly, if
any parents have access to veterinary equipment, we would
really appreciate donations. (Safe, of course). Also we
would love to have any soft, clean toy animals to "treat" at
the clinic. If you have anything to donate, please bring it
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Judy Davis
(On behalf of the Junior Primary Team) |
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POTLUCK WINNERS
Students have the opportunity to receive a potluck ticket for their
co-operation in the Resource Centre. These tickets are placed into a
potluck container, and twice a term, 4 tickets are randomly selected.
The 1st ticket is given a $10 voucher to select an item from
the latest Scholastic Book Club brochures. The 2nd, 3rd,
4th tickets are given a $1 canteen voucher. All tickets in
this container are then placed into another box and held until the end
of the year. Another big draw is done. The 1st ticket drawn
gets first pick of a selection of prizes, the 2nd ticket gets
the second pick and so on, until all the prizes have been claimed.
PREMIER'S
READING CHALLENGE 2008
It's
not too late!
We encourage all students to finish the challenge. It is being
supported by all teachers and the Resource Centre.
What awards are there each year?
1st year Certificate
2nd year Bronze medal
3rd year Silver medal
4th year Gold medal
5th year Champion medal
6th year Legend medal
7th year Hall of Fame medal
Do you still get an award
if you missed a year?
Yes, just add up the years you have completed
the challenge and you will get the appropriate award.
Close off date is 5th September.
No late forms can be accepted.
THANK YOU
Thank you for the warm welcome back after my
Long Service Leave in Canada. I didn't realize so many people had
connections with Canada. Thank you also to Sandra Daldry for her work
in the lead up to and including Book Week. The artwork depicting the
short listed books is a wonderful sight. Do come in and see!
HELP
There are many new books catalogued and
waiting to be covered. We have a volunteer who has been doing a
wonderful job BUT we need a back up to help out when she can't come in
to help. Could you be the person who can spare a morning or two to help
out? Training is provided.
MS READATHON
A reminder that sponsorship money is due by
August 30th.
Regards
Judy & Denise |
It is during this time of year that many of us are susceptible to
one or more of the many viruses going around. As a result, we are
experiencing a higher than normal absentee rate amongst students.
We are urging parents to not send their child/ren to school
if they are unwell. If the teacher believes the child is ill, he or
she will ask the office staff to contact the parent or carer to
collect him or her.
Sending your child to school when they are ill helps spread the
virus to others as does allowing the child to return too soon.
Please make sure your children have completely recovered before
doing so.
BILLY
G'S COOKIE DOUGH
A last reminder -- Cookie Dough orders need to be at school on or
before next Wednesday, September 3rd. Please take
orders and payment to the payment window.
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QUIZ NIGHT
The committee has set a date for our Quiz Night.
Date: Saturday October 25th
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Venue: The School Hall
Cost: $10 entry fee.
Tables for 6 - 8 people will be available.
BYO drinks, nibbles and supper.
Please get a group of friends together and make up a table --
have a FUN NIGHT and support our fundraising
efforts!
Please complete and return the tear-off at the end of the
newsletter to book a table, for 6, 7 or 8 people.
Deposit: $20 per table. Please pay upon booking, before Fri
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QUIZ
NIGHT PRIZES
We have started collecting prizes for Quiz Night. We are looking for
donations of prizes to be used on the night. We are especially
looking for prizes to be donated from families with a business or
those with contacts, who may be able to assist us in finding these
prizes. They could be goods or vouchers. We are also seeking
support from local businesses. Any items, which we could use, would
be greatly appreciated. Please let us know if you can help, by
returning the tear-off slip at the end of the newsletter, letting us
know if you are able to donate and what your donation will be.
We are also looking for bottles of wine to use for our silent
auction. Please let us know if you can help |
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Kuitpo Forest Ride
Sunday 17th August, 17 riders and their families met at
Kangarilla Oval and travelled to Rocky Creek picnic area for a ride
or walk through the forest. The weather held off for us, the sun
shone while we rode and walked and a light drizzle was not enough to
stop every one enjoying their sausage sizzle under the pine trees
after the ride. As we drove home quite a thick fog had settled over
the hills.
The team has some exciting news. We are able to borrow a bike for
our Murray Bridge race. Due to circumstances beyond our control,
the finalizing of the new bike for our race was looking very tight.
The bike we are borrowing is a copy of what our new bike will be
like. Another Primary school has borrowed it the last two years and
has finished high up in the results.
Change in bikes
Because of the change in vehicles, the training for this week will
be moved from Mitsubishi to Victoria Park. It will be at the
same time, 1pm -- 4pm on Sunday 31st August. All three
bikes will be there to ride but still bring your own bike if you
can.
Murray Bridge
There are only 4 more weeks left before the race!! Riders will soon
receive their final list of things to bring to Murray Bridge as well
as the map showing our pit site.
If you want an exciting day, come up to Murray Bridge on the 20th
and 21st and cheer our teams on. It is a great
experience.
Wendy Nicolle
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UNIFORM SHOP |
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After many years as a volunteer, Wendy Wilden (an ex parent
of our school) will be retiring at the end of this year from
the Uniform Shop.
We are looking for someone to fill Wendy’s shoes and run the
Uniform Shop. Anyone interested is asked to call in and see
Karen or Andrea in the Canteen as the person will need to
'learn the ropes' in Term 4.
Opening hours are:
Wednesday
3:00 -- 3:30pm.
Friday 8:30 -- 9:00am
We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge 'Thank
You' to Wendy for all she has done over many years for the
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On behalf of the Parent Club |
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We have purchased 'plastic mugs' for our HOT NOODLES to help our
environment and to address the issue of rubbish. The price will now
be $1:30 and on return of the mug and fork to the canteen 10c will
be reimbursed to the children.
Magnificent Monday Special to be added to the menu
* 1/2 pretzel $1.70 / * 1 pretzel $3.30
Available in Cheese or Cheese, bacon & chives.
We are constantly thinking of new and healthy ideas for all, so any
suggestions will be gladly received.
Now that we are selling fruit jellies and fruit icys for 20c, a
maximum of 2 for recess and 3 for lunch per person will apply.
Please always remember to dispose of wrapping correctly.
Again, thank you to our volunteers. You make our jobs so much
easier and you are all greatly appreciated.
Karen and Andrea
FATHER'S DAY STALL
Wednesday 3rd September - Primary
Thursday 4th September - Junior Primary
Friday 5th September
The cost for each Father's Day gift is $4.00. The children can buy
as many gifts as they choose.
Parent helpers are welcome. Only 30 minutes in the morning would be
great.
Cindy Kershaw
- Secretary
Happy Valley has celebrated one of its most successful seasons in
the Southern Chess League.
The competition's presentation night has been held at Woodcroft
College, and our teams and individual players came away with a
medals haul of Olympic proportions.
The Junior Team of Jacob B., Sam C., Aniket D., Max M., Daniel R.
and Toby R-Z. collected the team's first Gold Medal since 2003.
Happy Valley dead heated with Pilgrim College on 14.5 games each.
Both schools share the Competition Shield. Sam also collected an
individual Silver Medal for winning all but one of his six games and
Jacob took out a Bronze for winning four.
The Senior team of Jesse H., Laura S., Adam D., Justin S. and
Deayana B. took out team Silver Medals for coming second in the
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A special mention to Adam D. who went through undefeated winning all
five of his lightning games.
Laura Smith won an individual Silver Medal in the Senior Team
Competition.
This year also saw a team made up of Happy Valley and Reynella
players called Happy Nella, in the Junior Comp. William B., Ashley
A., Aiden L., (Rey.) Joshua R. (Rey.)and Christina H. (Rey.)
combined well and improved in leaps and bounds as the season
progressed.
Ashley collected a coveted award for his drawn game against a Chess
Master on Simul Night.
Thanks to all the players and their parents for making it a
memorable Season 2008.
Mark and Yvonne Smith
- Co-ordinators.
SOCCER
The end of season presentation will be held in the school hall on
Monday 15th September at 6.00pm. We will supply pizzas
and soft drinks and ask that each family bring along something to
share for dessert.
Both of our teams finished off the season with strong wins. The
seniors beat St. Johns Grammar 11-3 and the Under 10s won 6-1
against Brighton. Well done to all the players - these results show
the improvement the children have made since the beginning of the
season.
Good luck to the Under 10s tonight in their lightning carnival at
Bowker Street.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the presentation.
Thanks,
Gary Kite
- Soccer Coordinator
FOOTBALL
It has been a great season for football with plenty of wins and a
few losses. There is only one game remaining, so if you haven't seen
your child play this season this is your last chance to see them in
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Presentation for the 2/3, 4/5 and 6/7 will be held on the 13th
of September starting at 11.00 am in the Happy Valley School hall.
On the day there will be cans of drinks and a sausage sizzle for the
football players. Could parents please donate $2 each on the day to
cover costs? I am also asking if parents could provide a plate of
sweets, cakes, salads etc. to go with the sausage sizzle.
A reminder that ALL football tops are to be returned on the day
THOROUGHLY CLEANED
On
game days some parents have been asking other parents for a donation
towards the coaches' presents. Please give them a donation, as coaches
are hard to come by and deserve recognition for their efforts.
I have been very impressed with the children's attitude towards football
this year. WELL DONE.
Please remember that the school will need a DELEGATE for the season 2009
so someone must step up and take on that role as football will not be
played next season without one.
Again a big THANK YOU
Simon Brandenburg
Happy Valley Football Delegate
83223531 or 0407 798 930
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STOP PRESS
OSHC at the Royal Show
Congratulations to all the children who entered ART at
the Show. Certificates of Merit have been awarded to Jackson
M., Sophia T., T.J., Holly P., Laura S., Leila W., Braden W. and
Annalise A |
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QUIZ NIGHT BOOKINGS
I / We
would like to book a table for the Quiz Night on October 25th
At this
stage I would like a table for __________ people.
Name
________________________________Eldest Child's class:
__________________________________
Signed
_______________________________ Date: _____________
I enclose a
deposit of $20 for the table.
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QUIZ NIGHT PRIZE DONATION
I / We
would be willing to donate a prize for the QUIZ Night on October 25th
The prize
will be _____________________________
Name
__________________________________ Eldest Child's
class:
____________________________
Signed
_________________________________ Date: __________
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