Volume 4 .... 19th March 2009
Week 8 .... Term 1

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Inside this issue...............
Sausage Sizzle, Harmony Day, Road Crossing, Piccadilly, School Crossing, Awards, Student Leadership Training, Sports Day, Japanese, Aquatics Report,  Pedal Prix, Congratulations Vanessa, Materials & Services Fees, Entertainment Book, Sport, Kookaburra Cafe, Parent Club, Bethsalem Autumn Fair. Community News

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This often means our boys are leading double lives.... the external being (what they show the world) and their internal being (how they are really feeling).  It's hard to lead a double life and still try to learn!

So how do we help our boys overcome this.... we praise them!

Praise according to Ian Lillico comes in 2 parts. The first is where we, as adults, praise the child by describing what we have seen or heard or felt.
An example of this is "Fred, I really liked the way you cleaned your room today.  Well done!"

Now, it is very tempting, to put at the end of this "I wish you could do it all the time!" However, as parents/caregivers and teachers, we need to avoid this, as boys will only hear the negative implication of "it's not good enough" and all our hard work is undone.
The second part is where boys are able, over time, to praise themselves.

In conclusion, to help our boys be successful we need to:
		Build positive relationships with them (avoid the yelling and negatives)
		Give them immediate, positive feedback (avoid "The next time you could.....")
		Challenge them and let them take responsible risks
		Decrease their anxiety and increase their attention span

To gain more information about what Ian Lillico has to say, go to his website:  www.boysforward.com.au

With special thanks to Zoe Farquhar (Formerly Assistant Principal at the Hub School)

ADVANCED NOTICE: 'DIGITAL LITERACIES'
Presented by IAN LILLICO
This is a session for ALL parents / caregivers to attend, as it is a topic that as adults we can't escape from and we need to get involved in it.  Your child/ren are digitally savvy and engage confidently with Information Communication Technology - YOU need to know what they are up to.  Come along to the information session to be held on Tuesday, May 26^th between 7pm and 9 pm in the Hall at Aberfoyle Hub School.  Look out for the flier coming home soon to book your place.  We will arrange a creche for children at a reasonable fee.

Remember that the Fundraising committee is having a Sausage Sizzle on Sports Day, selling sausages, onion and bread, as well as cans of soft drink.

Harmony Day is celebrated on 21^st March each year. It celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity.

The key message of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs. It's about community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Since Harmony Day began ten years ago, thousands of schools, community groups and organisations across Australia have hosted Harmony Day events.

We will be celebrating Harmony Day on Monday March 23^rd. Classes will participate in a variety of activities, including making people with different coloured wool. As a symbol of harmony a number of our older students have been helping by learning how to make the wool people.

We encourage the school community to wear something orange on Monday, to mark the celebration of this day.

Following our articles in the last Newsletter regarding some adults and children not using the monitored school crossing, it is pleasing to report fewer incidents of this dangerous behaviour during the past fortnight.

Co-coincidently, an article in last Monday's Advertiser, emphasised that our concerns are warranted and we encourage all adults to continue their positive role modelling.

Many thanks for your support in this important matter.

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Our appreciation and thanks are extended to Wade Stone from Piccadilly Springs for his kind donation of a case of bottled, Neverfail, Spring Water for our Traffic Monitors.

If you have a need for Spring water then check out what Piccadilly can do for you.  Wade can be contacted on 13 3037 or 0411648530.

Junior Primary Awards
At the Junior Primary assembly this week, a number of students received awards for demonstrating one of the Program Achieve skills for success. Congratulations to Tara M., Rio T., Harry S., Byron H., Brooke S., Ethan G., Cameron T., Kiera A., Tiaan D., Tyler O., Amber D., Shannon F., Shu T., Abby H., Merian S., Tyson S. and Jazz W. These people have shown that they are able to Get Along, Persist, Be Organised and/ or demonstrate Confidence. 

Primary Awards
This week, we presented a large number of awards to students who had demonstrated one of the school values -- Respect, Responsibility or Integrity. The students who received these awards at our assembly this week were Anzelle D'K., Emily D., Wenqing Z., Dayna W., Toby R-Z., Sean M., Jayden P., Brittany C., Lachlan G., Brodie M., Isabel V., Megan H., Holly P. and Sharni B. Well done to all these people.

Japanese Awards
Oka Sensai has also acknowledged the excellent skills and enthusiasm of a number of students in Japanese lessons. Awards were presented to Carly H., Matthew K., Wenqing Z., Saffron B., Corey H., James I., Stephen K. & Hannah G.

This week, a number of our Year 7 students have taken part in leadership training at the Education Development Centre at Hindmarsh. This two day program will help prepare students for their role as Year 7 leaders in our school. Watch the next newsletter for reports from the students about these days.

During the last four years, Happy Valley School has been one of three schools (Belair and Hallet Cove R-12), hosting Japanese Students from Kansai-Gaigo University in Osaka.  The visits are organised by Flinders University as part of the course requirement for the Japanese student teachers who will go on to become English teachers.  This happens twice a year and was another successful experience for both them and our students.

Our students enjoy having new Japanese friends and learn so much about the Japanese language and culture from the experience. It goes without saying that both Japanese students and staff of Flinders University are very impressed with the quality of our school and students every time they visit us.

Oka Sensei

The following are reports compiled by Jordan F. and Brett E.

Canoeing
In Canoeing they had to learn how to row.  The instructors' names were Jeff and Carly.  They did Canoeing in the river at Port Noarlunga beach.  They thought it was fun.  Lots of people fell in the water the first time but they got the hang of it later.  They had to stand up, swap canoes and then sit down in the other one.  They learnt how to paddle backwards and they had to pretend to save people.  On the last day they swam at the beach.

Canoeing.  Learning how to paddle.

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Body Boarding
In Body Boarding they just mostly had free time.  Their instructor's name was Suzy.  They had to walk a very long way to get to the spot where they had to Body Board.  They got to do anything they wanted to.  They Body Boarded on some waves and got dunked loads of times.  The learnt how to do 180s, 360s and how to kneel on the board.  They also learnt how to sit on the board and keep their steadiness over small waves.
 

The Body Boarders learning to keep steady.

Surfing
In Surfing they had to walk to almost the same spot as the Body Boarders which was a long way.  They learnt how to paddle and stand up at the right time and how to ride a wave in.  They drew in the sand how a rip is formed and how surfers use them as an advantage and at the end of the week almost everyone had stood up and rode a wave in.
 

Our surfers hunting for the big one!
 

Snorkelling
In Snorkelling they learnt what the hand communications were.  They mainly had free time looking around under the sea.  They got to go off the end of the jetty where there were lots of fish by the reef.  They got to go behind the reef into the open sea.  One team saw a shark, the other team wasn't so lucky.

And where was that shark?

Fishing
In fishing they had to learn how to cast out and where to cast out.  They learnt what fish they were allowed to keep and which ones they had to let go.  Some fished for squid and some just fished for any type of fish.  They went to the river and fished for Bream.  Some stranger caught a squid and they learnt how a squid swims and eats.

Fishing takes a lot of patience!

Wave Skiing
In Wave Skiing they learnt how to steer the wave ski and where to sit in it.  They got to go down to the reef and see what is in the reef.  On the last day they went around the reef then they caught some waves.  A lot of people got dunked in the waves.  The last thing they did was a race.

Checking out the reef

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Sail Boarding
In Sail Boarding they learnt how to steer the sail board.  They learnt how to balance on the sail board and how to pull the sail up.  They learnt how to close the door (speed up).  On the last day they took off the sail and just paddle.

Sail Boarding -- it just looks like hard work!
 

There has been a good student response to Pedal Prix this season.  We have nearly 30 students who have returned their agreement forms so it is time to have a parent meeting to organise a committee and calendar.

There have been some interesting happenings since the last newsletter.  We usually only enter race 2 and 3 but this year have decided to enter the first race with just one car.  This will be an extra competition that will not be part of the usual fundraising.  The team will be picked on strength and fitness. 

The other development is a Pedal Prix idea.  The second race (July 26^th) is now a NINE HOUR RACE!!  It will still start at 10 but now finishes at 7pm.

The meeting will be held at 7pm Thursday 26^th March in the Resource Centre.
 

           
On Monday and Tuesday this week, during lunch time, the Viper was on the hard play area for students new to Pedal Prix to have a ride in.  Year six and seven students who had competed last year did a very good job of explaining the skills required and rules to the new students.

All parents of Pedal Prix students are expected to come to the meeting, not just the new parents.  Students are welcome.  If everyone puts in an effort, it will make life much easier for everyone.  Please contact the school or Wendy if this date is a problem.

Vanessa Kreslin a Year 7 student in Mr Draper's class won her first State Swimming Championship medal at North Adelaide.  She came 3^rd in the U/11 50metre Breastroke in a time of 42.29 beating her previous best time by 2 seconds.

Vanessa with her medal.

For families who have chosen to pay their school fees by instalment, the next payment of $50 per student is due by Friday, 27^th March. 

Students who have not paid their performance levy may not be able to attend any upcoming "Come Out 09" excursions or incursions.  Access to the Mathletics program for year 3 -- 7 students may be denied until the levy is paid.

Once again the Entertainment Book 2009/2010 will be available through the school finance office.  If books are pre-purchased before March 27^th 2009, you will receive six bonus offers worth up to $190.00 that can be used straight away.  Cost $65.00 with $13.00 from each sale assisting the school fundraising efforts.

CRICKET
Please return all outstanding Registration and Code of Behaviour forms to either the front office or your team coach.
C.Grade
The season has been challenging thus far.  All players have shown improvement in their game despite not being able to train.   Round 4  showed  the  team  that  they are

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heading in the right direction as they were victorious against Marion.  Happy Valley 4 for 85 defeated Marion 5 for 70.

Please note the time of this weekend's game has been moved as follows:- 
C.Grade
March 21^st v Forbes at Happy Valley (8:15 start)

Brenton Rowe

SOCCER
We will be having a registration night on Wednesday 25^th March at 6.30pm in the OSHC room.  All children who returned their soccer nomination forms and their parents are requested to come along.  Also most welcome is anyone who did not submit a form but would like to play soccer this year.

The meeting should only go for about 30 minutes and will allow us to firm up player numbers for our team nominations and let everyone know what is happening in school soccer in 2009. 

It would be great to get a few more boys and girls for our Under10 team (born in 1999 or 2000).  This year, there are also opportunities for children born in 2001 or 2002 to play modified rules on a smaller field in smaller teams.  This allows them to develop their skills without some of the pressures normally associated with competitive sports.

We also have a policy of equal playing time so everyone who wants to participate gets a fair run each week.

Finally, I would like to thank Anita Deakin who has offered to help me out and fill the role of assistant co-ordinator this year.
See you on the 25^th.

Gary Kite

NETBALL
Teams should be organised by the end of next week.  There will be two teams but we would like a couple of extra players in each.  We play on Saturday mornings either 9.00am or 10.00am in Terms 2 and 3.

If anyone is interested in playing, please see Amelia in the front office or Karen in the Canteen for an enrolment form.

Karen Erlandsen

SPORTS DAY:  We will be selling Drinks, Chips and Ice Creams in the Sports Canteen from 8.30am on Friday.  Lunch orders will be sent to the oldest child's class room at 12:15pm for you to collect.

NEW ITEMS:
* Strawberry Moo Ice Creams               $1.40
* Corntos Chips (like Twisties)                $0.70
* Buttered Popcorn (pre packed)          $0.70

We are still looking for a volunteer, not necessarily Tuesday but Monday or Wednesday if you would prefer.  Please call in and see us or even speak to us tomorrow.  We can be found in the Sports Canteen on the oval.

We hope everyone enjoys Sports Day.

Karen and Andrea

SPORTS DAY:
The Hot Cross Bun, Tea and Coffee stall will be open at 8.30am in the Sports Canteen (perfect for breakfast with such an early start). 

Five Easter baskets are offered for the raffle.  Tickets will be 50c each and available at the Sports Canteen.

CLASS FRIENDSHIP LISTS will be going out this week.  If you wish to participate, please fill in the form and return to your class representative by 31^st March.

Next meeting is on Wednesday 1^st April at 9.00am in the Long Room.

"Success isn't permanent and failure isn't fatal".

Shauna Bruce - Secretary

Date: Saturday 21^st March.  11.00am to 3.00pm
Location: Bethsalem Care
Lots of stalls and activities.

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