Adelaide Street, Magill 5072

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ABSENT SMS: 0427 016 460 SCHOOL DAY: 8.45AM - 3.05PM

RESPECT

EXCELLENCE

HONESTY

RESPONSIBILITY

Friday 25th 2018 Term 2, Week 4 Number 2

REMINDER

SCHOOL TOURS Tuesday 29th May 9.30am-10.30am

Tuesday 21st August 9.30am-10.30am

Tuesday 13th November 9.30am-10.30am

Bookings essential!

IMPORTANT DATES

PARENTS PLEASE MARK IN YOUR DIARY

PUPIL FREE DAY TUESDAY 12TH JUNE

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST

NEW WEBSITE CALENDAR IN PROGRESS CHECK IT OUT

NEWSLETTER

COMMUNICATION GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT

Scholastic Bookfair

In the Resource Centre

28th May - 1st June

Information sent home to

families separately.

Strong communication is one of the most important factors within a school community. This is increasingly so in a large school community such as ours. There are two main elements to this:

communication to the community about what is going on in the school – events, processes, policies, organisational matters

communication to parents and carers about individual children – how they are progressing, achievements and areas of growth.

Currently we have many ways of communicating information about broader school matters – a fortnightly online newsletter, a communication app (Schoolstream), a website, Facebook page, a school sign. We need a combination to meet the preferences and needs of the whole community.

Teachers use additional means of letting parents know what is happening in the classroom as well as specific information about individual students. This is done through written reports, formal and informal conversations, newsletters, diaries, class apps such as Class Dojo, Seesaw and emails.

In our world there is a myriad of information coming at us through a variety of sources. Families are leading busy lives. As a school we are constantly working to get our information balance right – enough so that you have the opportunity to be well informed about broad school matters as well as how your own children are going but not too much that the important bits get lost in the flood.

The Education Committee will be exploring communication between class and specialist teachers to families. Some of the questions discussed will include:

What do parents want and need to know?

What is the best way for this to be communicated?

Should there be greater consistency across the school?

If you are interested in this topic and would like to be involved with the Education Committee to explore this please contact Daphne (daphne.schumacher26@schools.sa.edu.au).

ASSEMBLY Friday 1st June

Year - 3-7, 11.40am All welcome!

Adelaide Street pick up or

drop off zone is a 2 minute

waiting limit and then you

must move on. Council

patrols and issues fines.

OLIPHANT SCIENCE AWARDS R-7

It’s time for the students to begin work on their entries for the Oliphant Science Awards!

The Oliphant Science Awards is an opportunity for students to develop their interest in science through a range

of categories to suit a wide range of abilities and interests.

Parent and Student Information Session

For further information about the Oliphant Science please attend our Information session on Monday 4th June at

3:30pm in the 5-7 Science room or visit the website http://www.oliphantscienceawards.com.au/

Categories…

Models and Inventions Scientific Inquiry

Crystal Investigation Multimedia

Games Photography

Posters (individual only) Science Writing (individual only)

Computer Programming and Robotics (must attend judging day)

If your child would like to submit an entry for the Oliphant Science Awards please

complete the registration form and submit payment to the cash office by Friday 15th

June 2018.

Entries will not be submitted until payment has been made.

For enquiries please contact Danielle.Bator749@schools.sa.edu.au

THE CITY OF BURNSIDE COUNCIL

When parking or using the pick up or drop off areas

around the school please follow the school rules.

Burnside Council patrols the Magill School area and

will issue fines. Magill School and the Burnside Council

want to ensure the safe drop off and collection of all

students. You can help keep the community safe by

following these rules. For more information please

have a look on the council website or contact the

Burnside Council.

A few changes to School Banking The BankSA School Banking Program has been helping South Australian kids of all ages learn how to manage money for over 170 years. In that time we’ve determined that kids who understand how money works can carry those skills into their adult lives, helping them stay financially secure. After a careful review of the program, from 30th June 2018, BankSA staff will no longer be collecting School Banking deposits for your student base. The local Branch Manager Denise Brown, will call parents who regularly use the School Banking deposit process to discuss options and savings plans. There are now two options available via School Collection: Collection option #1 A school representative can drop off your School Banking each Tuesday to your local BankSA branch. Here, one of our staff will either process it on the spot or arrange a collection time for the student voucher books with your school representative. Collection option #2 If you have an existing Courier Drop process in place, simply place your weekly School Banking deposits into a Business Express Deposit envelope. Mark the envelope with ‘School Banking Deposits’ and they will be processed as per normal at your local branch, and then given back to courier for pick up ready for the following week. Supporting your students We continue to credit new accounts with $10 for new LittleSavers1 account holders, to get your kids off to a bigger savings head start. Sincerely Denise Brown Branch Manager 1 The $10 credit applies to new customers only aged 12 years and under and will be paid into the Incentive Saver Account within 1 month of account opening. Not available with any other offer. Before making a decision, read the terms and conditions, available at

This year National Reconciliation Week falls on week 5 of this term. Each year has a particular theme which drives the learning focus and area of acknowledgment. This years theme, “Don’t Keep History A Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow”, explores history hidden just beneath the surface, ready and waiting to be uncovered.

Its aim is to explore and learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, to share that knowledge and help us grow as a nation. As a school we recognise and accept this week as important towards national reconciliation and the education of our future generations.

UNIFORM MANAGEMENT SERVICES

UMS current opening hours are as follows:

Magill School site - Tuesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Norwood UMS store - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm 1/6 Montrose Avenue, Norwood

Online everyday Norwood store open first Saturday of the month

9.00am - 12.00pm Contact number:8363 5255 or 0409178994

The staff and Governing Council are keen to receive your feedback, answer any questions and listen to your concerns. Please feel free to contact teachers (I believe your child’s class teacher has already provided their school email address). If you wish to contact the leadership team please email us at: Daphne.Schumacher26@schools.sa.edu.au J.Iannunzio8@schools.sa.edu.au Kasey.Thorne941@schools.sa.edu.au Jmadler71@gmail.com

ANYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW?

A reminder to parents ……..Staff car parks are not to be used by parents. This includes Admin carpark (Adelaide street), OSHC car park (Magill road), Penfold carpark (Penfold road) and Dental carpark (Park street). Parents are not to park in these carparks when picking up students from after school activities e.g. dance classes, sports practice and OSHC. For the safety of our students do not park in any staff car parks, they are for staff only. Students are not permitted to walk through these car parks.

NO PARKING IN STAFF CAR PARKS

SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS

MEDICATION

Please ensure your child’s medication is up to date. If your child

has a health care plan, check that it is current.

NUT AWARENESS

Magill School has a NUT AWARENESS POLICY to prevent allergic

reactions for students with allergies.

LOST PROPERTY

The lost property is located in the foyer of the Resource Centre.

Remember to name everything that comes to school.

FINANCE OPEN HOURS AM: 8.30am - 9.15am PM: 2.45pm - 3.15pm

COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS /

LEADERSHIP STAFF / FRONT OFFICE

RORY’S SCHOOL LUNCHES CANTEEN MANAGER - ADELE As of Term 2 hot food will be sold at recess. Garlic bread slice $1.30 each Potato gems $3.50 per cup Mini hash browns 50cents each Rory’s School Lunches at www.rorys.com.au Online orders need to be submitted by 8.50am. Lunch bag orders can also be placed via the class room lunch box. Canteen is open from 8.50am.

Communication is very important between home and school. We encourage parents to contact teachers, leadership staff or the front office staff (depending on the issue) with any enquiries, concerns or information. All staff are keen to support and be available to discuss and spend quality time with parents. One form of communication is email. All staff are happy to provide their work email address for parent communication. It is important that parents update their email addresses if it has changed.

School fees and Excursion levy were due at the end of the first

term unless you have set up a payment plan with the finance

office. Please note those wishing to receive School Card

assistance for 2018, will still need to re-apply even if you were

approved in 2017, as approval is only for the current year.

SCHOOL FEES / EXCURSION LEVY

SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR

In the

Resource Centre

May 28th - June 1st

BOOK COVERING VOLUNTEERS

Date: Wed 20th June

Time: 1.30 - 3.00 pm

Location: Media Room, Magill School Resource Centre

Come and meet new people.

Please rsvp to sarah.peck66@schools.sa.edu.au

STUDENT ABSENCE

If your child will be absent due to illness please telephone the

front office by 9.00am or SMS 0427 016 460 and give reason.

Any absence over three days must have a medical certificate. If

your student is to be absent for more than three days due to

holiday or family reasons an exemption form must be completed

and returned to the front office.

Using our Natural Maths skills to count on and then play games to see who gets to the end of the string

first!

We celebrated Chinese New Year through our School Parade. We made masks for the year

of the dog and wore traditional red clothing.

A snapshot of

what’s been

happening in

Reception

Penfold 1 Term 1.

Learning through

socio-dramatic and

fine motor play.

We love it!

P8 & P9

Giraffe

Fierce, Strong, Stalking, Creeping, Hunting

Eating lots of

leaves. Mammal

By Emily B

Giraffe

Long, Fury

Sitting, Standing, Staring.

Giraffes are eating leaves.

Tall

By Lea

Lion

Friendly, Funny,

Climbing, Running, Jumping.

Like to eat

meat. Mammal

Chimpanzee

Brown, Funny Swinging, Climbing, Talking

They are very

brave. Chimpanzee

By Ella

Lion

Soft, Scary,

Hunting, Stalking, Creeping,

They are very

scary. Lion

By Eva

Cheetah

Fast, Strong Stalking,

Sneaking, Killing

Stalking meat

to eat. Carnivore By Chris

Lion

Hairy, Strong Walking,

Hunting, Eating

Lions walk very slowly.

Carnivore By Winnie

Giraffe

Tall, Spotty, Eating, looking,

Caring

Giraffes go walking slowly.

Vegetarian By Ruby

Lion

Fierce, Soft Hunting, Sneaking, Stalking

Eating lots of

meat. Mammal. By Tahia

Giraffe

Spotty, Tall, Walking, Eating,

Standing

Eating lots of leaves.

Mammal By Amelia

Cheetah

Fast, Fierce, Killing, Hunting,

Creeping.

Eating lots of meat.

Carnivore By Louis

Giraffe

Tall, Spotty, Sleeping,

Walking, Eating

Standing on four legs. Herbivore By Georgia

Cheetah

Fast, Scary, Eating,

Running, Drinking.

They run very

fast. Carnivore By Daniel

Cheetah

Fierce, Scary Stalking, Hiding,

Smelling

Eating lots of meat.

Carnivore. By Thomas

Giraffe

Long, Spotty Eating,

Sleeping, Stretching.

They are very

lazy. Mammal.

By Hannah

Milda Fahey

MUSIC IS FUN BAND Georgea Champion

Performing Arts Teachers Georgea Champion Rec - Year 2 and Milda Fahey Year 3 - 7 are very excited to announce the “Music is Fun Band “ will be performing for the R-7 Magill students in the gym on Wednesday June 20th Term 2 week 8.

There are two performances to accommodate our large numbers: 11am and 1: 30pm in the school gym.

The Music is Fun Band is one of the annual musical highlights for our students!

Every year there are 16 new songs. During performing arts lessons students are studying and learning the lyrics, dances and movement for the songs. Each song has activities that help students understand musical elements and skills in line with the Australian curriculum.

The students see and hear the band playing instruments such as: saxophone, trumpet, flute, keyboard, electric guitar, bass, percussion, xylophone and drum kit and more!

The performance is highly interactive and the band involves the audience in the singing actions and dancing. There are also costumed characters, colourful props and performing arts teachers, Georgea and Milda will be selecting some children from each class to participate in items on stage with the band as well, the Year 2 and Year 3 choirs will be singing a song with the band!

An incursion note will follow in the coming weeks.

Please note: Payment of Excursion Levy is required for students to attend.