As we come to the end of Term 1 I am sure we wouldall agree that it has been a time to remember!! As aschool group you have managed the demands welland the students are to be congratulated on facingthese difficult times with determination andresilience. As we move into Term 2 we are transitioning toContinuity of Education in Diverse LearningEnvironments. This means that all students fromeach group within the school will receive the sameeducation but the place of the learning will varydepending on the needs of the families. For somefamilies it will mean working from homecontinuously, for others it may be some days atschool and other days at home, while for others it willbe attending school every day. The role of teachers will change in Term 2 with theirfocus being on preparing lessons for the students thatcan be completed both at home or at school. TheSecondary School lessons will be mainly online andteachers will be using Google Meet for lessons whereneeded, as well as students accessing SEQTA for workto be completed. This means that teachers will beteaching the class as if at school even though themajority will be working from home. For PrimarySchool students, they will receive a Learning Packsometime during the holidays. This will have all thework that is required to be completed for Term 2 withinstructions on how to hand in work to the teacher.Teachers will connect with their students online acouple of times a day to see how they are going withtheir tasks. We do not know how long  Continuity of Education inDiverse Learning Environments will remain, but we allknow the importance of each of us doing our part inminimizing the transfer of the COVID-19 virus.

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From the PrincipalAs families I know many of you are doing it tough, asyou are being stood down from your work and/orneeding to rely on the government for payments. As aschool we are very sympathetic to your needs at thistime and if you feel we can assist in anyway please donot hesitate to contact us. The school office will beopen for normal school hours as the staff will continueto work even though not all students might beattending school. Teachers will also be working atschool. OSHC and the School Buses will continue tooperate for those students who need to use theseservices. Next  term due to most events being unable to be heldwe will not have a newsletter each fortnight. Howeverwe are keen to keep in contact so will continue to sharethe COVID-19 Updates on a regular basis so you areaware of what is changing in the school space. Pleasedo not hesitate to contact us if there is a change in yourcircumstances and you need to change thearrangements for your child in regards to theirattendance and/or non-attendance at school. We arehappy to work with you in ensuring all students' needsare met. The Bible reminds us of the promise that God is a lovingGod who feels pain and suffering when we suffer. Thenegatives of this world do not come from Him. He is theauthor of love, kindness, health and happiness. I knowthat He is there for us now and it give us a sense ofpeace and comfort knowing He is walking this difficultjourney with us as a world. Hold on to His promises asHe is the one who gives us strength to get through thetough times. Wishing you a safe and healthy end of term break andmay God be with your families as you begin Term 2. Christine Clark

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Week 10 (30 March - 3 April)

Friday 3 April

Casual Clothes Day(Gold Coin Donation)

Week 11 (6 - 10 April)

Mon 6-Thurs 9 April

Pupil Free Days

Friday 10 AprilEaster Friday

Week 1 - Term 2

(27 April - 1 May)

Monday 27 AprilPupil Free Day - OSHC Operating

Tuesday 28 April

First day of Term 2 - Sports Uniform ifattending school onsite

Term 1Upcoming Events

From the Office

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ABSENTEE PHONE NUMBER0409 667 977

This is a very convenientway to notify the school

that your child will beabsent.

SCHOOL FEES We are aware that many families have lost their regular income and this hasimpacted their ability to continue the payment plans that may have been setup at the beginning of the school year. If this applies to you, it is mostimportant that you make contact with Accounts or Christine Clark so thatarrangements can be made to support you at this time. We are able to providesome form of Fees Assistance so that the ongoing enrolment of your children issecure. We understand the importance at this time to provide continuity forchildren as they face this uncertain time.

PUPIL FREE DAYS WEEK 11

Next week will be Pupil Free Days to provide opportunity for teachers tofinalise the Learning Continuity Programs for Diverse Learning Environments. To support families who need to be employed during this time we will operateOSHC for primary students and the Library will be open for SecondaryStudents. We trust that this will assist families in the care of their children dueto this being an unexpected time of school closure.

UNIFORM SHOP

Students are to wear SPORTS UNIFORM in Term 2 It is anticipated that the Uniform Shop will be open in the school holidays onthe following dates:Wednesday, April 22 from 9am-1pm & 2pm-4pmThursday, April 23 from 9am-1pm Please note that social distancing practices must be observed when visitingthe Uniform Shop. During busy times you may be asked to wait outside foryour turn as a limited number of people are allowed in the shop at any onetime. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following thenecessary protocols in the interest of everyones wellbeing.

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURSCARE PHONE NUMBER

Out of School Hours Carelandline number has now

been disconnected.

The new OSHC number is 0450 951 645

PRIMARY PARENT TEACHERINTERVIEWS

PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERVIEWS Tuesday April 7 - 3.30-7pm URL: www.schoolinterviews.com.au CODE: p3jvk

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS LIBRARY OPEN FOR SECONDARY

The school library will be open each day of the school holidays from 8.30-3.30for those students, especially senior students, who may wish to come andwork in the library.

On Tuesday the 17th of March the back oval was buzzing around 4.30pm. The Reception Activity night was finally here! We were so excited to see not 1 but 2 jumping castles ready and waiting for us to explore. After jumping to our hearts content, wesplit into two groups. Some of us enjoyed some pizza and an ice-block while the rest of the group attended an animal show put onby Animals Anonymous. It was a fun night enjoyed by all.

From the Primary School RECEPTION ACTIVITY NIGHT

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In week 8 all Grade 1 students were given the opportunity to participate in an exciting overnight camp experience at Narnu Farm! Narnu Farm’s camp program provided students with an up-close and personal experience of animals, farming equipment and ahistory lesson on how farms operated 150 years ago. Our favourite activity was the horse riding lesson where students learned thebasics of safety and steering while also getting a tour of the farm. They were able to get close to deer, cows, chickens, emus and many other animals as they learned how to feed and interact safelywith each one. Our instructors did a wonderful job of explaining how we collect farm products such as milk and eggs, and how theanimals are taken care of in the process.  Another great component of this camp was an opportunity to experience the farmingprocesses of ‘the old days’. All students tried the art of hand ploughing behind a horse, and spinning milk to separate cream turning it into butter. We alsoobserved a blacksmith demonstration where the instructor created a small horseshoe for each group. Narnu Farm was packed full of fun and the students were enriched by the practical components of the program. We are confidentthat they will remember this camp for a very long time!  Dayna Petrie, Camp Coordinator

From the Primary School YEAR 1 NARNU FARM CAMP 

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On Tuesday the 17th of March the Church was buzzing with excitement. Both children and parents filled the waiting area, ready forthe buses to arrive to take the Year 2 students off to camp- many for their very first time. In a flash, the buses were packed anddriving out of the school gates and the children gave their mums and dads a final wave goodbye.  First stop was the Hahndorf Farm Barn, and it definitely did not disappoint! Everyone had an opportunity to get up close with avariety of different farm animals. We bottle fed baby goats, held baby chicks and even got to feed carrots to rabbits and guineapigs, then it was time for a show with Daisy the cow. Everyone got to try their hand at milking Daisy – even the teachers andparents. Next we ventured outside the barn where we were able to feed emus, ostriches, deer, donkeys and even a camel! Manyparents and teachers fed the camel carrots from their mouths!  Finally, we went back into the barn for a reptile show. We learnt allabout our native wildlife species, their habitats and a bit about snake safety. and got up close and personal with the lizards and thesnake. After our visit to the Hahndorf Farm Barn we made our way to Beerenberg Farm for strawberry picking. We all enjoyed exploring thefarm and searching for the biggest strawberries we could find. We also enjoyed eating our weight in strawberries before we all left!After a very busy day it was finally time to visit our camp site. What a wonderful place the accommodation at Nunyara was. Set in Belair amongst beautiful bush scenery, it even had views of theAdelaide CBD. We found our rooms, we set our beds, and then we got to do fun activities all afternoon. At dinner time we made ourway to the dining room. Smells of delicious food filled the air. The lovely staff made sure we all had plenty to eat. But we forgot allabout dessert and boy was it sweet! After dinner, we cleaned up and brushed our teeth. Then we watched Finding Nemo! Afterthat it was time for bed, but who wanted to go to sleep? We were all too excited about school camp! The next morning, we woke up ready or not, depending on how much sleep we managed to get. Some of us even woke up at 5ambecause we were so excited! Breakfast was delicious, there was so much food. We had many different cereals to choose from, themost popular being Coco Pops. There was toast, spreads, fruit and plenty of juice. It was sad to leave Nunyara, one night is simplynot enough! The day's adventure took us to the Cleland Wildlife Park. The park specialises in native South Australian animals;.Koalas, wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, emus, geese, snakes, lizards and dingoes are just some of the many creatures wesaw. Before we knew it, we were back on the bus making our way to school. Upon arriving at school, I think we all finally realisedhow tired we actually were. After so many enjoyable memories, we all can’t wait for our school camp next year!  Elly Tee Camp Coordinator

From the Primary School YEAR 2 NUNYARA CAMP

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The Year 3 Camp is definitely an awesome adventure! You are bound to come across something which you haven’t experienced yetin life. The following activities were offered: Murray River Ecology Boat Tour- Students in small groups boarded a boat which travelled down the River Murray. They were taughtabout the various river animal life and cliff formations. They all had a turn at steering the boat with very close supervision. Caving- Students climbed aboard a flat-bottomed boat which was able to travel through very shallow water. We travelled across theriver and entered a narrow outlet which led towards the cliffs. This path opened up to a vast area that held many pelican familiesand other native birds. It was an amazing and beautiful sight to see. As we neared the cliffs we parked the boat in front of a hugePepper Tree obscuring the cave opening. Once off the boat students switched their life jackets to hard protective hats which wasthe beginning of the caving adventure. Although the cave opening was massive we were eventually bending down and crawlingthrough small openings. Gymnasium: The professionally built gymnasium offered many balancing and acrobatic activities which were run like an obstaclecourse. The gigantic foam pit was a winner where many games were played. Murray Mallee Ecology Safari Trailer Ride- We travelled on a trailer with seats to explore the Swan Reach bush. We saw manykangaroos, old ruins and experienced a cellar dug into the ground which in the past acted as a fridge in colonial times. We stoppedand walked a trail that had many rock illustrations made by a famous artist. We saw creations such as emus, echidnas, honey antsand lizards. Archery/Carts/Maze- Students were able to practice archery skills and then take turns on the carts and have fun in the maze. Themaze was in a tiny shed but what an extraordinary job to divide this area into so many different paths. Sunnydale Station Woolshed- We were able to visit the Sunnydale Woolshed where we learnt about the different types of sheep,sheep shearing and auctioneering. Students were able to practice whip cracking and then observe the farm animals. Big Bend Tour and Swan Reach Museum- We went to view the river from a look out and also participated in a hunt for certain itemsat the Swan Reach Museum.Our camp was a great educational experience for all. Thankyou so much to our staff and volunteerswho came to help and care for our lovely group of Year 3’s. Ingrid Croft(Year 3 Camp Coordinator)

From the Primary School YEAR 3 ILLAWONGA CAMP

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From the Primary School YEAR 3 ILLAWONGA CAMP

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The year 4 camp at El Shaddai near Wellington was a fun, happy time for all of our campers. Students were challenged with manyactivities such as the giant swing, vertical ropes and the rock climbing wall. It was fantastic to see all the students aiming to go ‘a little more out of their comfort zone!’ They all enjoyed staying in the cabins,swimming in the pool, playing in the recreation hall and using the fun playground equipment. The food was great and there wasplenty! Below are highlights of the camp from some of the students:I liked the treasure guest because I got to work with my friends Abby, Ava and Alyssa. Even though we didn’t win the prize, we stillhad fun working together. - AvaCamp was extraordinary. My opinion about El Shaddai is I loved it. It was my favourite camp ever. The activities are so fun and thefood is amazing. - SethMy favourite activities on camp were the giant swing, low ropes, reptiles and laser tag. I got to hold a python snake. The food wasamazing! - Jasmine I loved the food, especially the dessert. I liked that we got our own bathrooms and my favourite activity was the giant swing. -MadelynMy favourite thing about camp was the giant swing, because it was fun when you pulled the rope and then you fell and started to goup and down.” - NoahI loved sleeping in the cabins and the rock climbing wall because I almost reached the top on the challenge wall! - Harper

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From the Primary School YEAR 4 EL SHADDAI CAMP

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Adventurers Announcement

PRESCOTT School Fun Run Competitions and Prizes School Fun-Run29 March at 00:15 · Competitions are coming, Fun Run Family... Usually, we bring FUN to your school, but you'reall at home, so we're going to bring FUN to you there. WE'RE GIVING AWAY A PRIZE PACK A DAY FOR 24 DAYS. GAMESBEGIN THURSDAY 2ND APRIL, WITH JAW-DROPPING PACKS, EACHCOMPRISING OF OVER 14 PRIZES, INCLUDING TABLETS,BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS, QUAD COPTERS AND MUCH, MUCHMORE!!!YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!!! Competitions will revolve around HPE, Art, Drama, English andmore. In fact, every single day, we'll give you a very cool activity toshare with your kids.While we’re all at home, School Fun Runwants to help you guys and your friends to stay busy andentertained through the entire school holidays.Like and share thispost (and if you're on Instagram, give us a follow(www.instagram.com/schoolfun_run) for your chance to win aGoPro Hero Session, a Phiips Bluetooth Speaker, a Quad Copterand a Casio keyboard. Competition winner to be announced aswe launch this huge giveaway on Thursday.