Week 9 Newsletter

Counsellor News
In our last newsletter, I mentioned a few resources we have purchased to support students and parents/
caregivers with issues faced in everyday life. Once again, I ask for guidance in what you would like to know
more about.
The information sheets I share from Parenting Ideas Insight (a subscription we have) are available in full beside
the Finance Office window. They cover a range of relevant topics with lots of tips that you may find useful.
Please help yourself.
Parents/caregivers are welcome to access the site : www.parentingideasschools.com.au Username:
longstreetps Password : 5608.
We, as parents/caregivers, all face challenges at times. None of us has all the answers. Have a browse at this
site. If you would like help to access this resource, please feel free to come and see me and you can access
the site at school.
Let’s start with one very relevant topic : attendance and punctuality. Both Lisette Fisher and I devote a LOT of
time addressing this issue. Did you know that your child’s best learning time is the start of the day? That’s when
every minute counts. School starts at 8.30am. Children need time to play, socialise and prepare for the
transition from home to school. They need time to unpack their bag, order lunch, change readers and say hi to
their teacher and friends. This all helps children to feel they belong. If you are having problems getting your
child(ren) to school on time, ask how we can help.
Included with this newsletter is an article written by Michael Grose – “It’s not okay to be away ... nor be late for
school.” Michael provides some very relevant information and data supporting this issue. Have a read and let
me know what you think.
Let’s work hard to improve attendance and punctuality at LSPS. Let me know your thoughts : come and have a
chat, give me a call or email me at Sue.Kiely626@schools.sa.edu.au
Cheers, Sue Kiely, School Counsellor.
Eyre Avenue, Whyalla Norrie, 5608
Week 9, Term 2
www.longstps.sa.edu.au
(08) 8645 8303
dl.1133_info@schools.sa.edu.au
JULY
Football and
netball carnivals
Friday 1st
Friday 8th
Monday 25th
Last day of term
2.10 finish
First day of
term 3
AUGUST
Senior Leader News
Complete the question with your
family and fill in the slip below.
Then place it in the box in the
front office. A winner will be
drawn at the next assembly!
Family Fun Corner Question: Week 9
Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the
year. When does it occur this year?
Name: _____________________________
Room:________
Answer:______________
____________________________________
Next week, end of semester 1 reports will be sent
home with students. They will be given out on
Wednesday the 6th of July (week 10).
These reports will give you more detailed
information about how your child/children are
progressing in English, Maths and other subject
areas, along with information relating to
benchmarks. Please be aware that our
benchmarks have changed this year to align with
the Whyalla partnership, so they will be different
to previous years.
Students who have a Negotiated Education Plan
(NEP), will have a separate letter included in their
report to explain this reporting process.
If you have any questions, please make an
appointment to speak to your child’s teacher.
Alternatively, parent/teacher interviews will be
held early next term. More information about this
process will follow.
2/8—5/8
Room 11 Camp
9/8—12/8
Room 12 Camp
8/8—12/8
Canteen Week
Friday 12/8
Music is Fun
15/8—19/8
Science Week
Tuesday 23rd
Book Parade
Rooms 8 and 9 enjoying Errappa Campsite
Know Waste giving a presentation to our students.
Please SMS us on 0499 444 438 if your
child is going to be absent. You need
to include your child’s name, room
number and the reason for their
absence (eg. family or illness).
News from the Principal
I am excited to announce that this
years Fun Run raised a total
amount of $4857.75 dollars. This
is an outstanding amount of
money and everyone is to be
highly congratulated for their
efforts. We have finalised the Fun
Run prizes which will arrive early
in term 3. I would like to
congratulate Adyn Bryant from
Room
6
who
raised
a
staggering
$400.00
whilst
Sophie Darby from Room 1
raised $249.00. They were our 2
highest fundraisers for this years
event, however, everyone who
participated and raised money
should feel extremely proud of
themselves.
I would like to acknowledge the
very hard work being undertaken
by teaching staff during report
writing. Reports provide families
with the opportunity to gain a
higher level of understanding of
their child's academic and social
achievements during Semester 1.
Early in Term 3 you will also have
the opportunity to discuss their
report
card
and
other
achievement data during parent/
teacher interviews. Mrs Frisby has
purchased software that enables
you to book an interview on line
with your child’s teacher. This
information will be sent home in
the very near future. If you do not
have access to a computer or the
Week 6 Award Winners
What’s Happening in Room 8?
internet a hard copy will be
provided to you so you do not
miss this vital opportunity.
Governing
Council
recently
updated a number of school
policies which were due for
review.
These
have
been
accepted by school council and
will appear on the schools website
in the very near future.
Congratulations to our school
football team who tried their best
during this years after school
carnival. Special thanks to Mr
Miller for coaching our students
who gave their all and to families
for supporting this event.
Bryan Rotherham, Principal
Room 6
Room 10
Room 14
Adam Veart
Annabelle Peatfield
Taylah Farrell
Tori Hewitt
Trey O’Connor
Elijah Knibbs
Ella Liney
Sharnie Pooley
Dylan Boyd
Tyson Bentley
Emma Eichner
Chevelle Pooley
Natalie Wilkes
Calleb Rotherham
Alicia Manfield
Zoe Gleeson Scanlon
Room 2
Room 8
Room 11
Room 15
Lucas Francis
Charlotte Edwards
Aiden Walden
Conner LIddle
Alicia Vallerant
Monique Morris
Connor McDonald
Codie Baker
Kiarie Harper
Callan Allison
Cooper Hagenbruch
Dylan Vandertuuk
Sienna Powell
Aleisha Flannagan
Room 9
Room 12
Yahya El Mokhaiber
Connor Thornton
Kira Hillman
Lilly Evans
Rhiley Pike
Ryan Abrahamson
Hayley Jennings
Nikita Clavell
Sean Hines
Jayden Watkinson
Ruby Upton
Allison Bendicho
Room 5
Jarrad Moore-Crofts
Hunter Medwin
Natoiya Horlor
Summa HewittWilliams
It was clear that many of the
students (and teachers) were able
to recall many of the skills they
have been learning through ‘Play
Week 6 Award Winners
Room 1
Room 3
In week 8, Rooms 8 and 9 went on
their 2016 school camp. We went
to Errappa Blue Light camp
located in Iron Knob (just outside
of Whyalla). While on camp the
students of Room 8 and 9 were
challenged both physically and
mentally as they completed tasks
such as orienteering, team games,
climbing the high ropes course,
attempting the leap of faith as well
as using their team work skills to
play a game of laser tag.
Room 13
Maddison Lane
Blair Prince
Tenille Buss
is the Way’ so far this year.
Despite having a fear of
heights students not only
attempted,
but
also
succeeded in climbing and
completing the high ropes
challenges.
Through this participation in
the
camps
challenging
activities they were able to
make progress in their own
learning simply in terms of
the things that they can
achieve.
Parent Information
School Fees
2016 school fees are now well overdue. Please
see Raylene in the Finance Office as soon as
possible. She is more than happy to make
arrangements to accommodate your situation.
We have been advised that many families are
waiting to receive their School Kids Bonus and/or
tax return and will be using this to finalise their
fees. If this applies to you, please let Raylene
know to prevent final notices being issued.
Police News
We have had a visit from SAPOL advising of a
spike in break-ins around the Whyalla Stuart
area. They have asked that community members
be vigilant and observe precautions to reduce the
likelihood of a break-in occurring. Remember to
keep doors and windows locked, even when
outside, don’t leave valuables in obvious places,
keep gates and garages locked. Please refer to
the insert for more information.
Canteen News
We are pleased to announce that Macaroni
Cheese Monday and Chicken Burger Tuesday
will continue into Term 3. Keep your eye on our
school Facebook Page and canteen white
board for new and exciting menu additions
coming soon.