informer 2017 t4w3...thank you to mrs mandy verco for leading such a talented group of singers....

Term Four Week Three Issue 34 Thursday 2 November 2017

8 Ward Street Eudunda SA 5374

Phone: (08) 8581 1282

Fax: (08) 8581 1661

Email: [email protected]

Principal: Paula Skinner

Informer 2017

NOVEMBER

Friday 3

Zooper Doopers available at lunch

time for 50 cents

Magnolia Fare

Monday 6

NO CHAPEL

Foundation half day Transition and

morning tea

Wednesday 8

School Council Meeting

Friday 10

Year Six/Seven led whole school

Assembly at 9.00am in the School Hall

P & F AGM following Assembly


time for 50 cents

Sunday 12

Eudunda Show

Monday 13

Chapel in St John’s Lutheran Church

at 8.50am with the Chapel

Committee

Foundation half day Transition

Tuesday 14

Faith Lutheran College Transition

Friday 17

SRC Casual Day


time for 50 cents

Monday 20—Friday 24

SAPSASA Cricket and Tennis

Monday 20


at 8.50am with Pastor Josh

Foundation full day Transition

Friday 24

Faith Lutheran Challenge


time for 50 cents

Monday 27


at 8.50am with Pastor Josh

Foundation full day Transition

PUPIL FREE DAY at the Eudunda Area

School—NO DECD BUSES

Tuesday 28

Eudunda Area School Transition

DECEMBER

Friday 1


time for 50 cents

Colour Fun Run

IMPORTANT 2017 DATES

Why Bother?

Taken from https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/default.asp?date=20070208

While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the

synagogue ruler, “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any

more?” Mark 5:35

Several years ago, a teacher working in a children’s hospital was asked to visit a boy in

the burn unit. His regular teacher had called with the request, “We’re studying nouns

and adverbs. I’d be grateful if you could help him with his homework so he doesn’t fall

too far behind the others.” The teacher went, but wasn’t prepared for what she found.

The boy was bandaged and in pain. She said, as softly as she could, “I’m the hospital

teacher. Your teacher at school asked me to help you with your nouns and adverbs.”

The next day a nurse asked, “What did you do to that boy?” Before the teacher could

offer her apologies for being uncomfortable and unprepared, the nurse continued,

“We were worried about him. But ever since you visited, his entire outlook has

changed. For the first time he’s actually fighting. He’s responding. He’s got a new lease

on life.”

What had happened? The boy had given up. He had felt hopeless and helpless. But

then he realized, “The school wouldn’t waste its time and concern by sending a

teacher to work on nouns and adverbs with a dying boy, would they?”

Maybe you, like that boy, have given up. Perhaps your moment of misery came with

the death of a person, a dream, a hope, or a vision. Maybe a loved one deceived you

or a friend deserted you. Hopelessness or helplessness can come any number of ways.

Did you go to God, or did you say: “Why bother God? What can He do? This is my

problem.”

There are only two reasons you would feel that way. First, you believe the situation is

beyond God’s help; you have concluded your hurt is untouchable. The second reason

you might not bother God is you think you’re too small for Him to care. You think since

everyone has forgotten you that God has, too. If you hold to either of those opinions,

you are wrong. God does care and He can bring about change in your life. He, who

gave His Son to die for you, who has already rescued you from sin, death, and devil,

can save you from this problem as well. So why bother God? Because He is the only

one who can bring you from darkness to light, from pain to peace. Trust Him.

THE PRAYER: Lord, I humbly submit to You today to ask for Your forgiveness for thinking

that there is any situation beyond Your power. I give all of my problems, complaints,

and burdens to You. You are the only one who can solve it. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Submitted by Michael Blasche

https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/default.asp?date=20070208

ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL, EUDUNDA INC.

From the

Principal…..

Yes, it is a special week this week as we celebrate Reformation

marking 500 years when Martin Luther sent his now famous 95

theses to the Wittenberg Church. Each class has been learning

about different aspects of what Martin Luther was involved in at

that time and why it was significant. This quote is one that I

particularly like as it talks about hope and living in hope. As a

Christian school we believe in providing an environment that allows

hope to blossom so that students can grow as God’s children and

to be inquirers, risk-takers, principled and open-minded individuals.

Kapunda Show

Thank you to parents and staff for helping with the school’s stall at the Kapunda Show on the

weekend. Thank you to Sophie Nietschke for representing our school so proudly at the stall

throughout the day as our school captain. It was a lovely day where many families visited us.

Our Pedal Prix car was of real interest to people walking past and a number of older members

of the community came up and shared with me their experiences as a past student of our

school.

Choir Performance

I would like to congratulate our School Choir for its performance at the Kapunda Show on the

weekend. The students sang beautifully and many commented on how ‘in tune’ and clear

they were. Thank you to Mrs Mandy Verco for leading such a talented group of singers.

Thank you

During Week One of this term a Staff Appreciation Lunch was organised by our Class Carers,

under the leadership of our Care Coordinator, Lynn Grosser to acknowledge and thank all

staff for the wonderful work they do here at St John’s. The theme this year was based around

‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ with lots of delicious food which was very much appreciated by all

staff. As staff, we thank our Class Carers and many other parent volunteers in our school for

their generous contributions and dedication to help make St John’s a wonderful school to be

a part of.

Book Sale

Thank you to Mrs Brenda Verrall for the huge job she undertook to clear the shelves in the

library to make way for new books, move the old books to the Hall and set up the Book Sale

tables. Thank you also to the students and parents who purchased books at the sale. The

proceeds will go towards new books and resources for our school library.


Light it Red for Dyslexia

A total of $82.50 was raised from gold coin donations

last Friday for Light it Red for Dyslexia. Students looked

great in their red accessories which supports this great

cause.

School Photos

School photos were sent home with children on Monday. There is a selection of special group

photos (Pedal Prix, Choir, SRC and School Leaders) which are on display at the front office.

Photos can be ordered by viewing them at school or online at

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au. The code for online ordering is 17S8040PRE36J. All

orders are to be completed by Friday 17 November 2017.

Student-led Conferences

Thank you to the parents who celebrated the learning of their children by attending the

Student-led Conference sessions. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the students as they

shared information and activities.

Have a blessed week.

Paula Skinner

From the

Principal continued…..


Student-led Conferences

Over the last two weeks students from Foundation to Year Five have shared their learning

through participating in Student-led Conferences; hence all students in our school have now

completed conferences with their parents.

The Middle Primary students explained to their parents a number of activities which

contributed to their understanding of how cartoons have affected the way we look at

ourselves as individuals and societies. The Junior Primary students presented their learning

through a number of curriculum areas to reveal what they had learned through inquiring into

the Central Idea, ‘Reducing waste saves useful materials that will run out.’

From all accounts, reporting to parents through these conferences was a positive experience

for students, parents and staff. It was rewarding to witness the enthusiastic interactions that

took place in the classrooms and the students’ development in the attributes of the Learner

Profile.

Thank you to all parents from Foundation to Year Seven who attended conferences with their

children and provided feedback this semester. Our Student-led Conferences ran very

smoothly due to support from parents, the growing confidence and knowledge of students

and the commitment of our staff to this reporting process.

From the

PYP Coordinator…..


PYP Attitude

Integrity…..

Integrity – being honest and demonstrating a considered sense of fairness

Foundation

I am honest when I know what to do and ask the teacher if I don’t. Grace Jenke

I try not to fight with my sister. Marissa Ross

I am honest when I get better at writing. I try to learn new things and tricky words.

Emma Doering

I am honest when I play the rat game. I follow the rules. Marty Mosey

Year Six/Seven

Year Four/Five

The Year Four/Five students read the picture book, ‘Ruthie and the

not so tiny lie’ by Laura Rankin. They discussed how Ruthie told lies

and stole precious items from other people which are examples of

Ruthie not showing integrity. Here are some of the thoughts the

Year Four/Five students had about integrity:

Integrity means being honest

You can show integrity by handing in money that you find

You show integrity when you are fair to other people

Nobody should steal – they shouldn't be like Ruthie

I should always give something back to other people if it isn't

mine

Sometimes I don't show integrity because I lie to my brothers

and sisters

I don't show integrity when I take things from my parents

without asking – like money.

I show integrity because I am

honest and I take responsibility for

my actions and when people are

doing something bad I don’t take

part in it. Khalif Leopold


Achievements

of past students…..

We continue to acknowledge the achievements of past students ...

Thomas Kleinig

In February this year, Tom attended an assessment session for a position as an Aeronautical Engineer.

This involved an interview on the role of an Aeronautical Engineer, an interview with a psychologist and

medical testing. After being told of his success on this day, Tom had to go to Canberra to sit before an

Officer Selection Board as required by the Officer aspect of the role.

In Canberra, he also gave an oral presentation on a topic in which he

had twenty minutes to create a three-minute speech. Tom was also

involved in group activities with other Air Force candidates and then had

an interview, facing a board comprised of the Head of the Australian

Defence Force Academy, a Psychologist and another Senior Air Force

Officer. Tom was notified of his successful application in the first round of

offers and was offered a position in the Air Force officially. In late August,

Tom was also notified that he had received an ADFA Education Award,

which recognised his outstanding Selection Process success as well as his

vast leadership and academic attributes shown throughout Year 11 at

Faith Lutheran College. It was very humbling for both Tom and his

parents to hear that only three of these awards were given in South

Australia this year. At the start of February 2018 Tom will be off to the

ADFA to continue his studies.

In mid-September, Thomas was presented with the award by Major Scutchings in front of the Faith

Lutheran College community.

Aaron Nietschke

Aaron began playing for Central Districts Football Club in Under 16’s in

2016 and this year has played in their Under 18’s team. He was

selected in the 2017 McDonald’s SA Under 17 Futures Squad. After a

few weeks of trials he was selected in the final team to play in Perth

against Western Australia which his team won in June this year. The

Under-17 Futures concept has been expanded to assist AFL recruiting

scouts with tracking players further in advance, which has taken on

greater importance with AFL clubs now able to trade future draft

picks. Aaron’s team was coached by Julian Farkas, the SANFL Talent

Pathways Manager who stated that Aaron has been playing some

magnificent footy for Centrals Under 18’s.

Aaron is currently a member of the Under 18’s Academy Squad and

played at Adelaide Oval in the match before the SANFL Reserves

Grand Final.


Mr Blasche—Year One/Two

Central Idea: Reducing waste saves useful materials that will run out

Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the planet

Concepts: Connection ~ Perspective ~ Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

Actions that benefit or harm the local environment

Reusing and recycling different materials

Reducing waste

Approaches to Learning: Thinking Skills

Learner Profile Attributes: Caring ~ Principled

Attitudes: Commitment ~ Respect

As part of our inquiry, the Foundation, Year One and Year Two students went on an

excursion to the North Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA). This gave us

the opportunity to build on our understanding of recycling, reusing and reducing. Our

students were able to sort materials into the correct bins, view the way in which waste

is disposed of and discover some tricks to make recycling easy.


SAPSASA News

Tennis

Congratulations to William Schutz and Breea Schutz who have been selected to

represent the Barossa and Light in Tennis. They will be playing in the State Tennis

Carnival in Week Six at Millswood as part of the Division 2 competition. We wish

them both the best of luck and look forward to hearing about their experience.

Cricket

Congratulations to Thomas Mosey who has been selected to represent the

Barossa and Light in Cricket. He will be playing in the State Cricket Carnival in

Week Six at a range of different venues in Adelaide as part of the Division 2

competition. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to hearing about

his experience.

From the

Sports Coordinator…..

From the

Librarian….. Book Sale Continues

Thank you to the many students and families who have taken the

opportunity to browse and buy at our library book clearance sale

which has been set up in the hall. If you haven't yet had the chance

we invite you to come in over the next few days—There are still many

books available from as little as 10 cents per book!


Prayer

and Care…..

Church Times

Sunday 5 November 2017…..

EUDUNDA ROBERTSTOWN PARISH KAPUNDA PARISH

Point Pass 8.30am HC Bethel 9.00am HC

Neales Flat 8.30am LR Allen's Creek 10.00am LR

Robertstown 10.00am LR Kapunda 10.30am HC

Eudunda 10.30am HC

This term we pray for the Year Sevens and the staff and their families:

Ella Milde Sue Denholm

Sophie Nietschke Michael Blasche

Parents and Friends

News…..

Date of Event/

Fundraiser

Event and Details Information

Tuesday 10 November P & F General Meeting and AGM

after the Year Six/Seven Assembly

ALL WELCOME

Friday 8 December Hot Doughnut Stall at Eudunda

Christmas Street Party

Helpers will be required. Details are still

to be organised.


Community

News and Events continued…..

KIDS FOR CHRIST

The Term Four KFC will be held at the

St John’s School Hall on either Friday

17 or Friday 24 November 2017, from

3.10pm to 5.30pm. Further details will

be given next week. For enquiries,

c o n t a c t C h r i s D o e c k e o n

0488 047 861.

All children and families welcome.

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