Newsletter Term 2 , Week 1 - Thursday 2nd May 2019

May

Monday 6th 2.20pm

SEED parent induction meeting

(Years R-1)

Tuesday 7th

Governing Council Meeting

Friday 10th

Pupil Free Day

Monday-Friday 13-17th

NAPLAN

Friday 17th

Walk Safely to School Day

Wednesday 22nd

Dream Big Opening Event

(Years 2-7)

Diary Dates

1 School Road Lobethal SA 5241 - Phone : 8389 6419 Fax : 8389 6448

Email : dl.0227.info@schools.sa.edu.au - www.lobethalps.sa.edu.au

How to raise a reader…

Firstly, if you want to raise a reader, be a reader. Now is the time to make

space for time to read yourself, read with your child and share your

favourite books together. We know reading with babies is a necessity but it

is just as important to read with your children as they become emerging and

independent readers. If you want your child to be excited about reading,

you should be too.

Here are just some of the benefits.

The physical closeness that reading together brings builds a positive

association to books;

Reading expands your child’s world;

Reading a diversity of books will prepare them for life in a diverse

world;

Books can go everywhere;

Reading sophisticated books together promotes a richer vocabulary

and awareness of deeper ideas;

Reading and talking about other people and situations in books helps

to develop your child’s empathy towards other people.

Don’t miss out on reading non-fiction material. Some reluctant readers are

far more inspired by reading facts, discovering new information and

exploring topics.

The mobile library visits our school fortnightly

and students from Yr. 2-7 can borrow. This

service means we can extend what is on offer for

our students. Check out our Facebook site for

more ideas and suggested books to start reading

with our child tonight.

Principal’s Message

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Principal’s Message (continued….)

Diary Dates

Pupil Free Day Friday 10th May

Next Friday, our teachers will join other teachers from the Torrens Valley Partnership of schools for professional

learning. The focus of the learning will be planning for literacy improvement, with an emphasis on writing. These

days are valuable as teachers have the opportunity to work with other teachers who teach the same year levels,

plan together and moderate writing samples.

The Pines Nature Play opens!

Thank you to the Parents and Friends group who donated $17 000 from funds raised to complete the project. We

are planning an official opening later this term to celebrate the beautiful addition to our school. A second stage

of development is planned for the space next to the sandpit but we’ll need to fundraise more money.

Bands for 2019

It was with great anticipation and excitement we were able to announce the members of Lobethal PS student

bands for 2019 at our last Assembly for Term 1. From the record number of 31 students who auditioned, 23

students were selected. Congratulations to the following students:

Riley Germein Aiden Hartley Andrew Foster

Oscar Loffler Dan Ward Lachie Randall

Chloe Stanbury Charli Kelly Sienna Rush

Kodie Bailey Jamie Bartlett Lincon Shipsides

Gabe Stanley Darcy Meade Eddie Moylan

Jack Crettenden Jack Alexander-Guillen Oscar McGuire

Angus Fitzgerald Emily Higgins Tilly Selwood

Sam Kelman Sophie Higgins

Band sessions began today with Simon Gould. We look forward to hearing more from our bands later this year.

Staffing update

We welcome Lizzie Ellis back from maternity leave to work. Lizzie will teach PE & Health R-7 each Thursday and

Friday.

Simon Lock has returned to work from long service leave, much to the excitement of his students in Class 5.

Simon Dorr will teach in Class 7 4 days a week ( Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri) this term

and Alecia Carrigg will teach each Wednesday.

Amie Teagle is on leave during May, travelling with her family in Europe.

Heidi Johnson will backfill Amie’s role and work in Classes 5 & 7.

URGENTLY REQUIRED! Updated Health Care Plans

Diary Dates

Garden Class times have changed for this term. Each class requires at least 3 volunteers to assist the children

with different group activities.

If you can help out on any of these dates or times please let the teacher know directly when you are available.

Odd Weeks – Wednesday 15/5, 29/5, 12/6, 26/6

Even Weeks – Wednesday 8/5, 22/5, 5/6, 19/6, 3/7

11.50 – 12.40 Year 3/4 Class 7 Mr. D

Lunch Break

1.30 – 2.20 Year 1/2 Class 4 Ms. Constable

2.20 – 3.10 Year R/1 Class 1 Mrs. Mitchell

11.00 – 12.40 Year 5 - 7 Class 5 & 6 Mr. Lock & Sonia

Lunch Break

1.30 – 2.20 Year R/1 Class 2 Beck

2.20 – 3.10pm Year 2/3 Class 3 Mrs. Bliss

Our Patch

OSHC– Pupil Free day

Does your child(ren) have medical needs that require a Health Care plan at the School?

Is it up to date?

A note went home to families at the end of Term 1 requesting updated plans.

It is imperative that a current Health Care plan is returned to the school ASAP.

If you have any questions please contact the Front Office.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

OSHC will be running a full day service (from 7am – 6pm) on the following date:

Week 2 – Friday 10th of May – Pupil Free Day

If you would like to book your child(ren) in, please contact us on 0403 605 975, or see Nicole at OSHC during

operating hours.

Thanks, Nicole

Phone – 0403 605 975

Email – LPSOSHC.Director629@schools.sa.edu.au

The Pines

The Pines Nature Play opens!

Thank you to the families and staff members who joined the Pines Plant Up last Sunday 28th April.

Together we planted 500 native trees and grasses in record time. The plants are all indigenous to our area.

In time we hope to create a beautiful habitat for butterflies, lizards, birds, and other insects and to be able

to harvest seeds to grow seedlings as part of the enterprise gardening program our Years 5-7 students run.

All classes have played in the space this week and made recommendations on how to use the space safely

and respectfully. Some guidelines include

Let others cross the rope bridge before you go.

Be careful where you play.

Take care of the tress so they can grow.

Respect others using the space and share what’s there.

Conserve water-it’s precious

Tissues

It’s that time of year again and tissues are in high demand.

If you are able to donate a box of tissues to your classroom, it would be much

appreciated

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