Issue 12(Week 4)
Together We Achieve
The Trip To Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park
Friday the 12th, Blanchetown Primary school went to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park,
Ngaut Ngaut is near Nildottie.
We learnt about the Nganguraku people, we discovered how they lived and the rules
they had to obey, we were extremely lucky to have a traditional landowner show us
the many significant locations.
The first thing the students did was put on safety helmets, because we were going
under the beautiful cliffs and rocks. We needed these safety helmets because
sometimes there are falling rocks, snakes and cheeky cockatoos that like to flick
rocks.
We then went for a walk and the tour guide showed us some of the engravings in the
rocks and told us what they meant. We were then shown the two camps, one of the
camps was for the woman and their children and the second camp was for the men.
She showed us the tools the men would use for hunting, after the lady got out all of
the tools the Nganguraku people used, then she let us hold the tools and old fossils.
We then went for a walk and looked at the trees that the Nganguraku people made
canoes out of.
Soon after we went up near the cliffs and the task was the student had to find their
own fossil, once the students found their own fossil we went to Swan Reach
playground, ate our lunch and had a play on the playground before heading back to
school.
Over all I think the students had lots of fun, I know I did!
By Sammy Barrell
In this edition
• Ngaut Ngaut
Conservation Park
• Principal’s Report
• Healthy lunch
• Community Notices
Principal’s Report…
School Closure
There will be a school closure for the Adelaide
Show on Friday the 9thof September in week 7.
Waikerie High Performance
On Wednesday the 17th the year 4-7 students are
attending the Waikerie High School 2016
Production ‘Globalvision’. The bus will depart at
9:30am, and the students will be back by 1:30pm.
Year 7 Leaders Day
This Monday our Year 7 leaders have their
leadership day at Morgan Primary School. The
leaders will depart from the school at 8:00am.
Splash Theatre-The Loaded Dog
This Monday the 22nd of August, Students are
travelling to Morgan to watch ‘The Loaded Dog’.
The show is presented by, Chris John, a highly
acclaimed performer and storyteller.
“The Loaded Dog is an explosive tale about three gold
miners and their dog Tommy. Their overgrown pup
steals a stick of explosives and it ignites when he runs
past the fire, the result is mayhem and chaos. One of
Henry Lawson’s best known and most popular comic
stories The Loaded Dog has plenty of action and
humour to engage and entertain young audiences. It is
a uniquely Australian story which features characters
and situations from Australia’s past that will inspire an
interest in our cultural heritage and language”
NAPLAN Results
This week Year 3, 5 and 7 NAPLAN results went
home to Parents/Carers. Due to the small numbers
of children in each cohort, I am unable to share the
whole school results. If you would like to seek
clarification or need any assistance unpacking your
child’s report, please make contact with your
classroom teacher.
SSO Week
This week is National Support Staff week. At
Blanchetown Primary School, we are very lucky to
have such experienced and committed support
staff. On behalf of the community, we thank Mrs
Payne, Mrs Hahn, Miss S, Mrs Molzer and Mrs
Reynolds for their work and efforts, which make the
school such a great place to work and learn.
Book Week
Next Thursday the 25th of August the school is
having a special assembly at 9:00am to celebrate
Book Week. In the morning, students are asked to
come dressed as their favourite character from a
book. There will be a parade and prizes for the
best-dressed boy and girl in each class.
WHOLE SCHOOL SLEEPOVER
On Friday, week 6, the 2nd of September, our
school leaders (Shakira and Olivia) are planning a
whole school sleepover. We are hoping all
students attend, as it will provide a chance for them
to have a go at sleeping away from home, in the
lead up to our school camp in term 4.
SCHOOL CAMP
Planning is now well underway for the whole school
camp in term 4. This year’s camp will be at
Woodhouse Activity Centre in the Adelaide Hills.
The departure date is Wednesday the 16th of
November and return on Friday the 18th. At this
stage, the cost is likely to be approximately $80.
A full itinerary and the exact cost will be out shortly.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Thank you to all the Parent/Carers that participated
in the interviews. The teachers have noted the
positive nature of most of the interviews as the
progress and efforts of our children continue to
impress. Please remember you are welcome
anytime to organise a meeting with your child’s
teacher or myself.
WANTED
The Lower Primary Class would kindly appreciate
the donation of 1-2 litre soft drink bottles. Thank
you in advance.
Crows Visit
This Friday the Adelaide Crows Football Club
Community Development Staff will deliver a
program called ‘Growing with Gratitude’. The
program involves our students viewing videos,
which introduce the program and explain the five
habits of happiness. The students may even get
the chance to meet the fun and
amusing club mascot,
Claude the Crow!
Lets’s Ride-Bike Education
From week 5 onwards, all students are asked to
bring a roadworthy bike and helmet to school
every Thursday, to complete the Let’s Ride
national junior riding program. The program
includes six one-hour sessions, and it aims to teach
kids to ride safely by developing their knowledge,
skills and confidence. The program is completely
free, as the Sporting School program funds it. In
addition, the school has purchased four specialized
bikes and helmets, to cater for students that may
not be able to bring a bike on day.
To register for the program and to find our more
please visit www.letsride.com.au
Parents and Friends Healthy Lunch
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This term, our Parents and Friends Committee are providing a ‘Healthy Lunch’ option for all students.
Together We Achieve
The service will be available at lunchtime every second Thursday, in the odd school weeks. The next
Healthy Lunch is next Thursday, 25th August (Wk5) & Shaniah’s mum Jaime will be cooking Chicken Carbonara.
h We thank you in advance for your support. Enjoy!
Community Notices
School Dental Service – At the School Dental Service, dental care is FREE for all babies,
children not yet at school and most children to age 17.
The School Dental Service is a Child Dental benefits Schedule provider.
Call us now for an appointment!
Your local clinic is: Waikerie Dental Clinic Phone: 85412434
Please see attached:
BSR Netball & Football Presentation Day Notice
CFS & SES Benefit Day