THURSDAY 2 AUGUST 2018

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends of Saint David’s Parish School,

I hope you had an opportunity to recharge your batteries over the school holiday break. I am well aware that many parents are required to work through this period: however, hopefully the two week break at least gave you the opportunity to have a rest from school associated routines. The school yard was abuzz with conversations last week as students returned and shared their holiday stories.

The holiday break provides the occasion to stop, rest and reflect on the past semester. It is also an opportunity for readjustment, to make necessary changes and set benchmarks for the semester ahead.

From the APRIM

On Wednesday 22 August Week 5, Australian religious songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn, will be visiting our school to share his songs with our children. Andrew’s songs, such as “These Hands”, “Rainbow” and “An African Blessing” are used in classrooms and liturgies around Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. Parents are warmly invited to be a part of the celebration of faith and fun. There is no charge for adults. The concert will take place in in the school gymnasium, at 1:45 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

ENROLMENT FOR SACRAMENTS

Attention: Parents of children (Year 3 – 7) who wish their child to receive Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist.

Enrolments for the 2019 Tea Tree Gully Parish Sacramental Program are now open and will be finalised on Friday 14 September 2018.

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The Tea Tree Gully Council will be increasing patrols in our immediate area as a result of a number of traffic incidents around our school.

The South Australian Police have also been contacted by local residents and other parents as a result of some concerning behaviour.

For the safety of our students and the comfort of our neighbours please consider the following:

Children will not be allowed to leave the sidewalk unless parents have parked appropriately alongside the kerb. Calling them on to the road puts them at risk and delays traffic movement
Please do not park in or block any residential driveways around the school or the church driveway in Vizard Road.
Please behave thoughtfully and respectfully towards our students, staff, parents and local community members
Parents are reminded to consider the welfare of all of our students and families, not just their own.

We ask that our parent community play their part by being patient, following parking and traffic laws, obeying parking signage and reporting dangerous and unlawful behaviour.

Fete day is fast approching!

Last week, a note went home with your child providing details of this exciting event. Don't forget all students can wear their Sports Uniform on the day and remember to pre-purchase tokens for your child (a copy of the information is also attached to this newsletter).

We are looking forward to a great day! If you have any questions, please talk with your child's class teacher.

Token order form

Lia, Tessa, Trish & Lisa

Year 6 & 7 Teachers

READING 10 MINUTES A DAY

Adding just 10 minutes a day to your child's reading can make a BIG difference over the year. Research shows us that the benefits of reading more improves student performance in General Knowledge, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Fluency and Spelling.

BOOK WEEK

The theme for Book Week this year is “Find Your Treasure.”

ICAS results

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 2018

This year for Science Week (Game Changers & Change Makers), we will focus on life in the ocean as it is the International Year of the Reef.

Throughout Week 4 of this term students will be involved in different activities in their classrooms and there will also be some activities on offer at lunchtime in the library on Tuesday (Yrs 3-5), Wednesday (R-2) and Friday (Yrs 6-7).

We look forward to providing some engaging activities for your children!

Caroline

As part of a project we are involved in with CESA, Mel Gilford and I are working with the teachers and students in the Year 4/5 classes to explore what makes a great learning space.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

ADVANCE NOTICE

Tuesday 28 August is whole school photo day.

Please note that every child needs to bring back their personally named envelope on the day, even if you are not intending to purchase your child's photograph package.

Family photograph envelopes are available upon request at the office.

Please remember to have your child in full Winter uniform on photo day.

No Sports uniform is to be worn on this day.

Janet

State SAPSASA Soccer Champions - TTG

The Sapsasa State Soccer Carnival was held from Monday 25 to Friday 29 June at Barratt Reserve, West Beach.

Congratulations to Carlo F for his involvement in the Tea Tree Gully boys’ team 1st place result in Division 1.

Well done to Molly B and Ella W on their performances with the Tea Tree Gully girls’ team 3rd place in Division 1.

State SAPSASA Boys' Basketball

On Wednesday 25 July Saint David's competed in the SAPSASA State Boys' Year 6/7 Basketball Championships held at Port Adelaide Stadium winning 3 out of 5 games.

Congratulations to Tane, Jack H, Antione, Blake, Aiden, Cael and Callum on their performances and their representation of our school.

Many thanks to Mrs Howe for being the parent volunteer supporting our team on the day and also Mrs Stanley for her administration of the event.

Travis

Basketball Premiers

Congratulations to the Grand Final winners of the Under 12 Norwood League competition at the Golden Grove Recreation Centre,

Saint David's Hoops

Well done to Archie, Jack, Tane, Cameron, Crystal, Phoebe and Trae and our wonderful coaches, Alecia, Peta and Hue. Your dedication and commitment certainly paid off!

Ann

CONGRATULATIONS CARLEE

Congratulations to Carlee H 4/5GA who recently participated in the Gymnastics SA Invitationals competition. This was only her second competition. Carlee received 1st for Bars, 3rd for Beam and 2nd overall in the competition.

Well done Carlee. We are super proud of you!

CONGRATULATIONS KANE

Congratulations to Kane H (7Z), who recently attended the guernsey presentation for the State under 12 football team and was named captain of the side.

Well done Kane!

DIARY DATES

FRIDAY 3 AUGUST

Learning Conversations

Janeen Brian Author

MONDAY 6 AUGUST

Janeen Brian Author

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST

Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

THURSDAY 9 AUGUST

Janeen Brian Author

FRIDAY 10 AUGUST

9:15am Mary MacKillop Mass

Mary MacKillop Fete

MONDAY 13 AUGUST

ReLAT Practice Test

Janeen Brian Author

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST

ReLAT Practice Test

ICAS Mathematics Test

7:00pm School Board Meeting

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST

9:15am Feast of the Assumption Whole school Mass - led by 4/5

THURSDAY 16 AUGUST

Janeen Brian Author

8:40am - 11:00am 4/5 Learning Expo

FRIDAY 17 August

ReLAt Practice Test Mop up

Book Week 17 - 26 AUGUST

Year 6-7 SAPSASA Netball Carnival

1/2C CLASS PAGE

FAITH AWARDS TERM 2 WEEK 9

Father’s Day breakfast on Friday 31 August 2018 at 8:40am followed by a liturgy and class visits.

Term 3 Calendar

TERRIFIC KIDS NOMINATIONS

With the Mary MacKillop School Fete Day fast approaching (Friday 10 August, Term 3, Week 3) we are seeking donations for our ‘Trash & Treasure Stall’. Items in good condition such as books, toys or keyrings would be greatly appreciated.

Please note: NO electrical items allowed.

All donations can be dropped off at the Front Office at any time up until Wednesday 8 August.

Thanks for your support – we are looking forward to a fun day!

Year 6 & Year 7 Students