Principal: Phil Reid
TERM 3
Newsletter
Governing Council Chairperson: Tim Munn
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ISSUE 12
24 July 2014
Dear Parents and Carers,
Diary Dates:
July/August
Friday 25
 Bike Ed Years 4&5
Thursday 31
 Growth & Development 6/7
Friday 1
 Assembly hosted by Stephanie
 Bike Ed Years 4&5
Tuesday 5
 School Photos
Wednesday 6
 SAPSASA Basketball Girls
 Kidz Bizz Family sessions
Thursday 7
 SAPSASA Basketball Boys
 Growth & Development 6/7
SMS Number for Absences
0427 016 460
Welcome Back
Welcome back everyone and I hope you had a good holiday break with your family
and managed to keep warm! We do give a warm welcome to Jaxon and his family
who have transferred from another school.
We certainly finished last term on a high with our successful whole school excursion
on the train to the Festival Theatre to see 13 Storey Tree House. To get 400
students and 100 adults on the station to catch our own 9.10am train, pack out the
Playhouse then get back again for lunch was a credit to Judy Beal’s passion and
organisation and to everyone who helped out. I’m sure it was an experience the
students will always remember.
Teachers then attended a full day of professional learning on the Friday along with
teachers from across our local partnership of schools and kindys. Early Years
teachers across kindys and schools are looking at ‘Continuity of Learning’ to ensure
the transition between preschool and school is as smooth and meaningful as
possible. Our teachers are investigating how we can make our class and school
environments as familiar as possible for our students and how best to use our new
undercover area for play equipment and activity.
Primary teachers looked at the new geography curriculum and had the opportunity
to plan units of work with their colleagues from across the partnership. I think it’s
really positive that both Geography and History have been given increased status in
the Australian Curriculum as it’s so important for our students to get an
understanding of their world and its history. The Geography curriculum is not
focussed on just learning facts about countries and geographical features but also
on how we as humans interact with our world and the changes that have and
continue to occur.
We also welcome back Donna Williams who is with us for all of Term 3 in LA2-7
whilst Di Hannagan is on long service leave.
Term Dates For 2014
Term 3
Term 4
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21 July to 26 Sep
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13 Oct to 12 Dec
Term Dates For 2015
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
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27 Jan to 10 April
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27 April to 3 July
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20 July to 25 Sept
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12 Oct to 11 Dec
School Values
Doing our best
Caring for and respecting
ourselves and others
Taking action to protect the
environment
Learning, growing:
working together
Farewell
Unfortunately we say farewell to our OSHC Director Nakita as she
has won a position as an OSHC Programs Manager based in
Melbourne. This is a great achievement for Nakita and we
wish her all the best in her new position, I’m sure she will
be a great success. Nakita finishes at the end of next
week and in the interim Deb will be director.
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Quiz Night
Saturday 23 August
Tables are filling up fast so book your team in quickly. We have some tables we are
trying to fill, so if you would like to come along we can place you or a couple of
people to fill these spots. It promises to be a lot of fun and a chance for our school
community to raise some money for our fundraising projects of a beach volleyball
court and new ‘hands on’ natural playground.
If you can help with any prizes no matter how small, please contact the front office.
Family Life Evening Sessions
A flyer will be going home this week promoting an upcoming “Growth &
Development” family presentation evening. Please return the attendance slip by
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August 1 .
Phil Reid Principal
21 Bowker Street, North Brighton SA 5048 Phone: 8296 8904 Fax: 8296 9401
[email protected]
www.paringpkps.sa.edu.au
Library news
We’d like to express our sincere thanks to so many
people for their help and support for the amazing
excursion at the end of last term. The visit to the
Dunstan Playhouse for the 13 Storey Treehouse was
wonderful, and all the work that happened in classrooms
beforehand equipped students extremely well for the
experience. There were many people who made the day
possible and we would particularly like to thank the
following for their support;
 Rick Russo of Lenswood Apples
who provided apples for students
after the performance free of charge!
 Coles at Warradale who provided $100
voucher which we used to buy all the
biscuits for the students to have at
morning tea.
 IGA on Oaklands Road who provided
marshmallows as a treat for the
students.
 Foodland at Hove who offered discounted water.
 The Sturt Police and their traffic control branch
who supported our walk to the station with
amazing traffic marshals
 The Adelaide Metro staff who added the extra
train to the line to accommodate our large
travelling group on the day.
 To the theatre staff who opened the balcony and
put on extra staff to accommodate our large
group.
 To all the parents and community members who
joined us on the day to celebrate in this
wonderful event.
 To the children who participated in the show as
such a wonderful audience and who behaved
themselves so well as representatives of our
school when out in the community – we were so
proud of you.
 To the staff who had worked with the students in
preparing them for this experience so that it
would be the valuable one that it was.
We also received in the mail our parcel from Andy which
included our autographed copies of all three treehouse
books which will be going into a special collection in the
Library.
We look forward to reading the writing that this
experience generates from the children both now and
into the future. Thank you again to everyone who helped
to make it possible.
Kind Regards and all the best for a fantastic Term 3.
Judy and Anne
Raising Beaut Kids
The book Raising Beaut Kids by Bill Hansberry and
Mark Le Messurier is available from our front office for
just $35 ($5 from each sale goes to the school). Come in
and have a look if interested
Students from LA 1-11
Really got into the spirit
of our pyjamas casual
day
Sick Kids
We understand that it’s sometimes difficult to organise
care for your children when they are sick but we do ask
that you don’t send them to school as with so many
children and staff in a small space they invariably spread
their germs and we end up with more people away.
Thanks
Working Bee Jobs
We desperately need help from our community to get
through a huge list of jobs. If you have any spare
time during the day and are able to come along
and help, PLEASE see the front office staff.
Golden Bin Award
Thanking You Facilities and Grounds Committee
LA 1-5
Jasmine S, & Ilan
LA 1-6
Matthew D, Ella R, Alex B, Keira & Cody
Oliphant Science Awards
Entries in Crystal Investigation, Models & Inventions,
Photography and Posters are due at school by Tuesday
19 August Week 5 Term 3.
Nancy Saccoia Deputy Principal
French News
Bonjour! Welcome to Vanessa and Fabien, our student
teachers from Reunion Island, who arrived in Adelaide
during the holidays. They are currently undergoing an
intensive English course for 2 weeks, before starting a
three week teaching practice at Paringa Park Primary.
We are certainly looking forward to having them work
with our students in the French programme!
Many thanks to the Fuller family for hosting Fabien
during this time and to Lena Lloyd and Terri, who will
share the hosting of Vanessa.
Amitiés (Regards), Lea Garrett.
Staff Profile
Congratulations to the following students
who are supporting our school by picking up
litter and taking care of our environment.
LA 1-3
Ella, Phoebe W &Izaak S
LA 1-4
Jack P, Ben D, Eddie B & Annie
Nancy Saccoia on behalf of Student Voice Executives
Nude Food Day
Student Voice Executive would like to congratulate:
LA 1-6 Sue’s class in the Early Years who had 79% of
students bringing Nude Food. They will be
hosting Sweety D until next Nude Food Day.
LA 1-10, Terri’s class in the Primary Years
who had 60% of students bringing Nude Food.
They will be hosting Casper Carrot until next
Nude Food Day.
LA 2-6, Mr Durbridge’s class in the Middle
Years who had 67% of students bringing Nude
Food. They will continue to host Jeffery
Broccoli.
Remember Nude Food is good for our bodies and
our environment.
Our next Nude Food Day is in week 5 Wednesday
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20 August
Nancy Saccoia on behalf of Student Voice Executives
Name: Belinda Davies
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Role in the school: Part-time
classroom teacher Year 5 & 6/7
Pets: Black Toy Poodle “Olive”
Next Sale Day is Friday 1 August before the assembly,
beneath the COLA. See you then!
Favourite Food: Seafood
Favourite
holiday
destination:
Anywhere with sand, sea and
sunshine! Seafood is a bonus too!
Favourite sporting team: Port Adelaide Football Club
Favourite movie: The Sound of Music
Lost and Found
I have a seniors top, a sleeping bag and a polar fleece
top (with a modification to the zip) that need to find their
rightful owners. If you can identify any of these items as
your own, please email
[email protected].
Favourite TV show: The Bachelor/Bachelorette
Favourite musician/band: Wide variety
Hobbies or interests: Cooking “healthier”, recipes,
walking, yoga, dance and reading
Do you have any other hidden talents? If they are
hidden I’m ready for them to come out now!
What’s your favourite subject to teach/activity to
undertake? Health and Well-being/cooking
If you could invite any 4 people (past or present) to
dinner, who would they be? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Julie Andrews, Channing Tatum and Anthony Davies
What’s your favourite thing about Paringa Park PS?
It’s a happy place to be 
School Photos
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School photo day will be held on Tuesday 5 August.
You should have received your envelopes and covering
letter. Please make sure your child is in correct school
dress code. Family photo envelopes can be collected at
the front office.
Is your daughter going to Brighton Secondary
School in 2015?
I have 3 second hand uniform items in excellent
condition for sale.
1 summer dress, Size 10, $40
1 winter skirt, Size 6, $40
1 woollen jumper, Size 12, $20
If you are interested, they will be available at the next
Sale Day, or to organise a viewing you can contact me
at [email protected]
Community Voice
Have your say on how to strengthen and support
governance in schools and preschools
Effective and inclusive local governance is an essential
for any successful school.
An independent review is currently being undertaken on
the governance arrangements in our public schools and
preschools and we are seeking your input, as
community members and as parents.
Education is a shared experience and there is
considerable evidence that the active engagement of
parents and community members enhances the quality
of teaching and learning of children and young people.
This is a great way to get involved in how our school’s
governance is shaped for the future. To have your say,
visit
www.saplan.org.au/yoursay/shaping-our-schoolsand-preschools. Consultation closes 1 August 2014.
Term 3 Planner
Term 3
Week
1
MONDAY
21 July
TUESDAY
22 July
P&C/Quiz night 7pm
2
28 July
29 July
WEDNESDAY
23 July
Entries in Scientific
Inquiry, Games,
Multimedia and Science
Writing are due at
School
30 July
THURSDAY
24 July
4 August
5 August
School Photos
OSHC Advisory
6pm
4
5
11 August
Science week
A century of
Australian science
Gov. Council 7pm
18 August
Book
week
Connect
to
Reading
Junior Choir
6
25August
12 August
Science week
6 August
SAPSASA Basketball
(Girls)
Kidz Bizz Family
Sessions
13 August
Science week
31 July
19 August
Oliphant Crystal
Investigation, Models &
Inventions, Photography
and Posters due at
school
School Xing Monitors
Training 1.30
7 August
SAPSASA Basketball
(Boys)
2/3 Aug
8 August
Bike Ed. Yrs. 4 & 5
9/10 Aug
15August
16/17
August
6/7 Growth & Dev
14 August
Science week
Pupil Free Day
21 August
22 August
Magic Millions
Assembly hosted by
LA 2-5
Bike Ed. Yrs. 4 & 5
27 August
28 August
Book Fair Begins
District Athletics
29 August
Assembly hosted by
LA 2-7
20 August
26/27 July
1 August
Assembly hosted by
Stephanie
Bike Ed. Yrs. 4 & 5
6/7 Growth & Dev
ICAS Mathematics
SAT/SUN
6/7 Growth & Dev
6/7 Growth & Dev
3
FRIDAY
25 July
Bike Ed. Yrs. 4 & 5
NUDE FOOD
Staff Training
23/24
August
Quiz
Night
LA 1-5 & 1-6 Concert
P&C/Quiz night 7pm
7
1 September
26 August
2 September
3 September
4 September
Adelaide Zoo
LA 1-1 & LA 1-2
Bike Ed.
Yrs. 4 & 5
OSHC Advisory
6pm
8
8 September
9 September
10
15 September
22 September
SAPSAS Athletics
State Day
11 September
Day of Local
Significance
(Show Day)
Gov. Council 7pm
9
10 September
School Closure Day
16 September
23 September
Bike Ed. Yrs. 4 & 5
5 September
Royal show starts
17 September
18 September
NUDE FOOD
LA 1-3 & LA 1-4
Urrbrae trails
24 September
25 September
12 September
Assembly hosted by
LA 1-3
Asian Market
Festival Choir
Performing
19 September
26 September
Assembly hosted by
Madam Garrett
Croissants for parents
2.05 Dismissal
30/31
August
6/7
Sept.
Fathers
Day
13/14
Sept.
End of
show
20/21
Sept.
27/28
Sept.