crea vity that our
students are showing.
Students from all ages
are involved in the
games that are now
expanding to other
parts of the yard.
The latest catch‐cry in
educa on at the mo‐
ment is Nature Play! I
have received 2 docu‐
ments recently
applauding the benefits
of playing in Nature
with dirt and s cks. In
the words of one of our
Year 4s, “we’ve been
doing that for years!”
And so we have. Have a
look at the photos in
this week’s newsle er
as proof of the
We are in an unusual posi on of
having students arrive on buses
before teachers are usually on duty
and so we have two du es in the
morning before school. The first duty
is from 8:10‐8:35am and is for the
explicit duty of care that we have to
the bus students. We are not able to
accept other students whose siblings
catch buses or who simply arrive at
school early. These students need to
wait un l 8:35 before coming on to
school grounds or be booked in to OSHC
from Term 2 onwards.
Similarly, a er school we have duty of
care for the bus students who may need
to wait un l 3:45 before the bus comes.
We have a lot of students who now wait
for buses so we would appreciate stu‐
dents being collected promptly a er
school. This will ensure that safety is
maintained for all students at the busy
pick‐up mes.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWS
S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T :
Good Friday, March 30th
Folk Fair, Friday 6th April
Interviews, Tues-day10th April—Thursday 12th April
Last day of Term 1, Friday 13th April
Bus Duty: Before and After School
Newsletter Date
Term1,Week9…………………Newsletterno.5
L A U R A P R I M A R Y S C H O O L
BIRTH TO PRIMARY 29th March, 2018
Website
Our website is currently
being updated and fort‐
nightly newsle ers can
be found there.
There are also a num‐
ber of policies that have
been updated and last
year’s Annual Reports
from all 3 sites in case
you missed the Govern‐
ing Council AGM.
FlexiBuzz
If you haven’t used this App yet please refer to previous newsle ers about how to down‐
load and use it. It is a simple way of finding out what is going on at school as well as no ‐
fying us about your childrens’ absences.
NAPLAN
This year’s NAPLAN assessments will be held next term on Tuesday 15th May, Wednesday 16th May and Thursday 17th
May. All students in Years 3, 5 and 7 sit the tests and we use the data to direct our future improvement strategies. While
the tests can be stressful for some students, it is important to reinforce to them that it is really just another day at school
and we want to know what they know.
The teachers and SSOs will support them where they can but please discuss any anxiety you or your child may be feeling
with their teacher.
Interviews
We will hold 3 way interviews in Week 11 and the online booking system is ready for use. We have scheduled one long
day so that working parents can come in. If there are no mes that suit you, you may be able to nego ate another me
with individual teachers that fit in with their commitments.
Have a lovely Easter break!
Prue
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
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Isabelle Jackson received this award for an outstanding work ethic and
for producing work of a high standard.
Well done Isabelle!
Jackson Staker received this award for consistent high standards in
Maths and for showing perseverance towards his reading goal.
Well done Jackson!
SAPSASA
Good luck to Connor, Tom, Angus, Will, Bre , Tate, Jayden and Jake who are trialling for
SAPSASA football in Jamestown on Wednesday 4th April.
Well done to Tess and Koby who competed in Adelaide for SAPSASA swimming. This was a
great opportunity for these students and I believe some personal bests were had even in that
big pool!
Jayde Duke—for her persistent approach to maths & learning mes tables.
Jackson Fudge—for interes ng persuasive wri ng.
Nicki Zanker—for convincing persuasive wri ng.
Logan Cowin—for amazing persuasive wri ng.
Thomas Zwar—for always trying hard in wri ng and sounding out unfamiliar words.
Tahlia Hatswell—for striving to achieve in Maths.
Ziggy Law—for listening and remaining on task in all lessons.
Emma Zanker—for fantas c research and presenta on in her Science ‘Farm to Fork’ project.
Lucy Cameron—for excellent research and presenta on on Honey in science and consistently good
spelling test results.
Sophie Clogg—for beau fully presented science projects.
Page 3 RECOGNITION AWARDS WEEKS, 7 & 8
Clay Adams—for great work wri ng up her history project on Charles Sturt.
Thomas Smith—for excellent work in Maths learning about division.
Haylee Magnay—for being a though ul and respec ul class member.
Xyler Dawson—for amazing work in maths.
Ma esha Ackland & Tyler Ziepes —for showing persistence with challenging maths.
Bre Roesler—for excellent effort in Maths & Science.
Angus McCallum – for excellent contribu on to Science lessons.
Hailey Zwar—for consistently striving to do her best and being a helpful and kind class mate.
Mia Duke—for persevering in maths and staying posi ve when things are tricky.
Dus n Holli —for fantas c results in spelling.
Term 1 Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Three way interviews will be held in week 11 and bookings can be made online at www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the event code uhnz3. A le er with all the Informa on you need regarding how to book for interviews went home Tuesday with your eldest or only child. Interviews form half of our repor ng process each year, with wri en reports in term 2 and 4. Please make me to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers.
Happy Haven OSHC is looking for enthusiastic and professional qualified/unqualified Educators for a new service operating in Laura! Interested applicants will require as a minimum, current DCSI criminal history screening, DECD approved 7hr RAN-EC (Responding to Abuse and Neglect in an Education and Care
environment) training. Qualified staff will also require first aid training (course code HLTAID004) and diploma in children’s services or equivalent.
For more information about Happy Haven, please visit the website www.happyhaven.com.au If interested please send through your resume and any relevant certificates to
Relief cleaners wanted by ALERT cleaning. If you are interested and need more informa on contact
Shirley Bowden 0419257262
LAURA PRE-SCHOOL NEWS
Immunisa ons From 2017 we are required to sight your Immunisa on History Statement. Please print your child/children’s Im‐munisa on History Statement so that we can sight it and keep it in your child’s individual file.
We are required to sight this informa on so that we can keep all children safe from any outbreaks of harmful diseases. If a harmful disease does outbreak, then we have the informa on to contact any unimmunised children’s families. New Sign In/Out Area We have a new and improved sign in/out area for all families to u lise. Each individual child has their own draw where we are placing artwork to take home, any items you child leaves behind, hats etc. Please ensure you check these from me to me.
Shed As you may have no ced our shed near the entrance has vanished. Both children and staff eagerly await the arrival and construc on of the new and improved shed on the way. Hopefully it will not be too much longer! Holiday Advice Forms Rural Care offer 10 days at 50% discount to each child as a 'holiday' day per calendar year. This can be used for any public holidays that fall on a day of care for your child, a specialist appointment, a family holiday, school holidays etc. Admin in Adelaide request this form is submi ed 2 weeks prior to the day of absence. These forms are located in our new sign in/out area, clearly labelled in a basket. We used to organise these for you for public holidays but have decided to cease this and make you accountable for arranging your own use of the 10 holidays you are provided. Current A er School Care The current a er school care program run by Rural Care will be coming to an end at the end of this term. Parents with children in this care will need to fill out a No fica on of Changes form to cease care contracts with us. These forms can be collected at the Kindy, or with Kelly Burton at the Mul Purpose Room, to avoid further unneces‐sary charges. Please also ensure you have returned your Happy Haven OSHC forms to Pauleen in the School office.
Lost Property Please label your child's belongings clearly to avoid belongings vanishing to another home.
Have a good week,
Monica Woolford
New Huts Simon from Climbing tree recently brought us our order! Children have been loving exploring this new play space, using them as houses, shops, further developing social skills in their play, using imagina on and showing us that they are transferring and adap ng what they have learned from one context to another.
Laura Birth to Primary
East Terrace, LAURA S.A. 5480
au
ph: 86632543
fax: 86632233
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6 Booyoolie Street, LAURA
S.A. 5480
ph: 86632252
mob: 0439523799
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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Jamestown Futsal. Registra ons for play‐ers for the 2018 season are now
open. Details on the
website www.jamestownfutsal.com.au or enquires to
Registra ons close April 3rd.
•Students articulating purpose ,
“where they are at” and can articulate next steps for improvement
•Students setting personal goals for im
provement.•Teacher-Student-Teacher dialogue –
focus on learning.•Learning intentions and success
criteria shared with students in each writing lesson.
•Explicit teaching of writing im
provement strategies.
•Students setting personal goals for improvem
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family
•Teacher T&D and moderation using
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practice/videoing•LDAM•As a result: deepening student
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•Work with families to share the value
of reading to their children as the best and most effective way to build vocabulary, develop word mastery.
•Use the SPICE kit with Playgoup.•Develop and monitor foundational
skills.•Phonics check for Year 1 students,
identifying next steps
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Hot Cross buns Recipe 4 ½ cups plain flour 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons mixed spice 60g butter 2 teaspoons yeast 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup sultanas (optional) Crosses; 1/2 cup flour & 1/3 cup water. Glaze; 1 tbspn hot water, 1tbspn honey,1/2 tspn mixed spice.
R.E Seminars were held at school on Tuesday. Representatives from the churches, in Laura, came and gave an Easter presentation of what Christians believe about why we observe Easter. The egg symbolises new life we have in Jesus. Hot cross buns were baked with the help of students which were enjoyed at the end of the day.
1. Melt the butter then add to the warmed milk. 2. Combine the dry ingredients and then add the wet ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a soft ball. Use a little more warm milk if too dry. Knead for 10 minutes. Place back into the bowl and cover placing in a warm space, When it has doubled in size ( approx 1 hour) it is time to turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into portions to form buns. 3. Make the bun portions small as they double in size when baked. Place on greased or oven bake lined pan to rise. I use a deep pan so I can cover with glad wrap when I place in a warm place to rise. Make sure the buns don’t touch the gladwrap. 5. Mix the flour paste and place a line of crosses on the buns. Bake in oven at 180 15-20 mins until buns are golden. Now glaze
with honey mixture. Happy Easter – Helen Wurst