THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2019

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Learning Conversations

Thank you for attending our Learning Conversations this week. Several of our classes reported high attendance by their families and the teachers were appreciative of the strong support you offered. It was not so long ago that the child’s academic and social growth was a conversation between the teacher and the child’s parents. The child played no part in the process. Whilst I acknowledge that in primary schools the developmental age of the child can limit the effectiveness of too much involvement, Learning Journeys are tailor made for children even as young as five to take ownership of their learning. I also have no doubt that with the ownership comes a large degree of pride.

A warm hello to all!

Year 1S will present our assembly tomorrow and I extend an invitation to come along and see what capable and confident students we have at Saint David’s in our Junior Primary. I know the class has been busy preparing for it and I’m sure there will be a few surprises with their learning so far this year.

Reconciliation Liturgy with Fr Leo

During Lent Reconciliation is a way to ask for forgiveness and an opportunity to grow closer to God. Today 5G and 5Z students attended a Reconciliation Liturgy with Fr Leo in St David’s Church. Year 4 and 6 students will be involved in Liturgies over the next two weeks. 6B - Friday 5/4 at 11:30 am, 6D - Tuesday 9/4 at 11:30 am and 4K and 4C Tuesday 9/4 at 2pm. Parents/Caregivers are most welcome to join classes in the church.

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Families are required to give in writing a terms notice if a student is leaving Saint David’s Parish School. As per the School Fees Policy.

Term 1 payments should have been received, all other payment plans should have started.

If you have any questions in regards to your Payment plan or general account inquires please don’t hesitate to call or email me.

Debbie Graeber

Business Manager

PH:  08 8360 6332

dgraeber@stdavids.catholic.edu.au

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It has been a busy term in Music! This term Reception students have participated in lessons focusing on beat, tempo and dynamics. Year 1 students focused on tuned percussion instruments including the Marimba and Xylophone. Year 2 students took part in a series of lessons around melody using the Boom Whackers (musical tubes). Year 3 students have been creating their own radio shows including a radio jingle and a theme song. Year 4 students have been working with the Djembe and African drums, focusing on reading Djembe notation and beginner Djembe rhythms. Year 5 students have been learning the guitar, focusing on open chords and beginner songs. Year 6 students have been learning the drum kit where they focused on rock and funk beats and percussion exercises as a class. The Festival Choir have begun rehearsals, including a successful visit from the Festival Choir Director. The School Band have been practising hard on Thursday afternoons learning a variety of songs ready to showcase next term. 

Lunchtime Concerts Week 11

Karen Clarke (Piano & Flute) - Monday 8 April 

Mary Ashenden (Piano) - Thursday 11 April 

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The Sports Vouchers program is a Government of South Australia initiative administered by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The program provides an opportunity for primary school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier.

From 1 January 2019 several changes have been made to the program, including the vouchers being increased from $50 to $100 and all forms of dance are now eligible. Learn more about changes to the 2019 program, click here.

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MONDAY 29 APRIL 

Pupil Free Day

TUESDAY 30 APRIL

Term 2 Commences

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Bright Stars Session 1

MONDAY 6 MAY 

Year 1 Drum Incursion

Start collecting your Earn & Learn stickers from Wednesday 1 May until Tuesday 25 June. Then drop off your completed sticker sheets to the post box located in the front office.

To purchase the 2019/2020 Entertainment Book see attached order form.

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2020 OLSH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications close Monday 29 April, 2019 at 5pm

Financial Assistance, Academic, Performing Arts and Parishioner scholarships available Visit link 

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For students entering Year 7 and Year 8

St Paul’s College is built on the tradition of Edmund Ignatius Rice who founded the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Sisters.

Each year, St Paul’s College offers Edmund Rice Scholarships to boys who embrace our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity and whose family’s financial circumstances may deter them from applying to attend St Paul’s College.

The scholarships cover all fees for secondary education (Year 7 to Year 12) including school camps and retreats. They do not cover the cost of uniforms or laptops.

To be eligible, students must be about to enter Year 7 or Year 8. Assessment is based on the student’s contribution to his current school community, his involvement with his faith community, his academic results and an evaluation of his family’s financial situation.

Applications can be made by phoning the Business Manager on 8266 0622. Applications close 30 June 2019.

School Address:

40 Elizabeth Street

Tea Tree Gully SA 5091

Postal Address: PO Box 647, St Agnes, SA 5097

Telephone: 8360 6300 - FAX: 8360 6327

Absentee Line: 8360 6373

SMS Absentee: 0408  003 218

OSHC: 8360 6330

Web Address: www.stdavids.catholic.edu.au

Email Address: info@stdavids.catholic.edu.au

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