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DATES FOR THE DIARY

Primary School Assembly Tuesday 4th July

Year 10 Camp Monday 3rd to Friday 7th July

End of Term 2 2.20pm Early Dismissal

Friday 7th July

Term 3 Commences Monday 24th July

Yr 8/9 5-a-side Soccer Tuesday 1st August

Knock Out Volleyball Thursday 10th- Friday 11th

August

Newsletter Term 2 Week 9 2017

From the Principal

From the Principal

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This week Governing Council approved the second Student Free Day allocated to

Learning Design, Assessment and Moderation (LDAM) and two early dismissals to

enable all staff across the Flinders Partnership to meet in a combined staff meeting

to continue this work. The Student Free Day will be on Monday 4th September and

the two early closures of 2.30pm for Wednesday 23rd August and Tuesday 19th

September.

Governing Council has been pleased to see the commencement of the Primary green

play space with the earthworks completed. We are expecting the turf to be delivered

in the first week of term 3. A call has been put out for volunteers to help lay the turf

which will take place over two days. If you are able to help, could you please ring and

leave your name with the front office and we will be in contact when we know the

specific days. Thank you.

This Thursday we held a morning tea to congratulate Paul Arthur, Gayle Bury-

Dodman, Andrew Geddes and Annette Page on twenty years of service in DECD and

Kate Fitzgerald on ten. This is an

amazing accomplishment. Thank

you for all leading learning in that

time. The morning tea was a joint

themed event also celebrating

recent nominations for Public

Education Excellence. Nominees

are: Kathy Kupke, Lisa Woolford,

Tamara Schmidt, Rob Sanders,

Gayle Bury-Dodman, Rosa

Roocke, Julie Carter and I.

Report writing is occurring this week with staff very busy to ensure that these are

completed in time for release next week. Next week is the last week of the term with

a Primary assembly on Tuesday and an early dismissal Friday of 2.30pm. The year 10

students will be in Adelaide on their careers camp.

Jenny Stringer Principal

Primary News Staff have been extremely busy writing reports this week and I would personally like to acknowledge their

efforts. In some instances, staff can have to write up to 180 comments which equate to approximately 30

hours of report writing; of which the majority is completed in their own time. Reports along with

parent/teacher interviews are part of our assessment and reporting procedure and it is a DECD requirement

that students receive two written reports a year. Parents are encouraged to read reports carefully and make

time to speak with teachers to discuss any clarifications that are needed.

On Tuesday the year 5/6 students travelled to Jamestown for choir practice. Well done to Rydah Cheriton and

Chloe Frick who auditioned for comperes. Congratulations to Mia, Tess and Pippa who have a solo

performance at this year’s concert at the Northern Festival Centre next term. A big thank you to Jenni Caldwell

who again gave up her time to drive the bus.

Each term the local churches of Booleroo Centre and surrounding areas present a Christian Seminar to

students from R-6. These seminars are opt-in so each student must have parental permission to attend which

was in the pack at the start of the year. Thank you to Trish, Rolf and Leanne who came in yesterday and

presented a session to our primary students.

A reminder that next Tuesday July 4th is the Term 2 Primary Assembly in the gym at 2.30pm. Parents,

grandparents and community members are most welcome to attend. The sign in sheet will be placed in the

gym foyer for people to sign in. We look forward to seeing you there.

Paul Arthur

Primary Leader

Senior News Year 10 Careers Camp

Next week the Year 10 class are off to Adelaide for a week to investigate different careers as part of their PLP

course. Students are thoroughly looking forward to the opportunities on camp and the week in Adelaide.

Semester 2

This Monday was the first day of Semester 2 subjects. All students received new timetables and the

adjustment to new classes went well. The start of Semester 2 also means our year 12’s are well over half way

through their academic year.

Reports

Teachers are busy writing reports this week. These will go home with both primary and secondary students

next Friday afternoon.

ICT

Students are reminded that they are NOT to change the mice, keyboards, internet cables, projector cables etc.

from any of the computers as it can create problems with the computers. We encourage students to talk to

the teacher if they are having trouble with the computers rather than trying to fix problems themselves. Also

all students are reminded to backup their materials into their home folder at school. Students shouldn’t just

rely on their USB’s as they can fail or be lost and this can cause great distress. Finally we have been made

aware that some students are on selling USB’s that they have found. This is stealing and creates unnecessary

stress and cost for students and parents. If students find a USB that is not theirs, then please encourage them

to be respectful and hand it in to the front office. If you are aware of this happening then please encourage

your child to speak to a teacher about it.

Leanne Opperman, Chloe Clarke & Kathy Kupke Senior Leaders

School News

Crazy Hair Day

Come in crazy hair on Thursday of week 10! Gold coin donation for casual clothes. Gold coin donation for a

crazy hair idea to do to teachers!

Lunch available - Steak sandwich - $3.50; Snag - $2; Powerade - $4.50; Can - $2.50; Fruitbox - $1.50

Lost Property

We appear to have accumulated a large amount of jumpers/track pants in varying

sizes. Please feel free to come in to front office and check. Reminder: Please ensure

that you label all uniform.

Community News

The King of the Mount race to the summit of Mt Remarkable would like to extend an invitation for local people to participate in the August 2017 edition. There are trophies for the male and female winners in the under 18 race and the event is a great way to experience trail running locally. The course will be well marked, with four manned aid stations and volunteer support. St John first aid will also be on hand. The race is open to under 14 years with a guardian, 14 years and over can participate without a guardian. The course does not need to be run; walkers with a basic amount of fitness will be able to complete the climb in a comfortable time. We would also like to offer people connected to the school a discount code for 15% off of the purchase price of the tickets, just head to www.kingofthemount.com.au and enter: LOCALSUPPORTER at the checkout to claim your discount. Discount expires 16th of July.

Thanks, Alan Clarke and Quinten van der Werf

Cricket clinics at Jamestown

Taught and Bowled will be running cricket clinics at the Big Shed in Jamestown during the July school holidays.

The clinics will be held on Monday July 17 and Tuesday July 18 with players receiving two days of cricket

coaching. There are two age groups available with a morning session each day for younger cricketers (10-

12yo) and an afternoon session each day for older cricketers (13-15yo). This is the perfect chance to pick up

some new skills, have some fun and to prepare for an exciting season of cricket.

Please visit taughtandbowled.com.au for details or contact Ben Johnswood at ben@taughtandbowled.com.au

or on 0438 860 048.

Dear Principal and Year 12 Coordinator,

Re: 2017 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hawker family member the Hon. David Hawker AO presented four new Charles Hawker Scholars from three states with their scholarship certificates this morning (01/06) at a ceremony held at St Mark’s College in Adelaide.

Since 1990, the Hawker Scholarship Trustees have awarded $5 million dollars to 118 Australian students, including a significant number from regional areas. The four successful candidates were awarded their residential Hawker Scholarships from a strong field of 184 applicants.

The new scholars are studying Philosophy, Physics, Mathematics, Agribusiness, Law, History and Development Studies.. The 2017 scholars are from Melbourne, Booleroo Centre (SA), Borambola (NSW) and Bathurst (NSW). The 2017 Charles Hawker Scholarship recipients are Ms. Olivia BROWN (Lauriston Girls’ School VIC), Mr. MacKinlay COOKSON (Trinity Anglican College Albury NSW & Melbourne Grammar School VIC), Ms. Ella GRAHAM (Booleroo Centre District School SA) and Mr. Daniel McKAY (The Scots School Bathurst & the Australian National University ACT). The late Lilias Needham, in memory of her brother, established the Charles Hawker Scholarship Trust. C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships, valued at up to $50,000.00 over three years, are amongst the most generous privately funded residential scholarships available to Australian undergraduate and postgraduate students.

There are a number of scholarships awarded each year. The Trustees offer them to capable students of principle and character, who have demonstrated a committed to the wider community. Selection is based on personal qualities as well as academic ability.

Applications for the 2018 Charles Hawker Scholarships open on December 4th 2017 and close on January 5th 2018. An application form and further information about C.A.S. Hawker and the scholarship is available from www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees in Adelaide on 08 8127 1654.

Yours sincerely,

Ian Doyle B Ec. Dip E,