Halloween Disco - North Haven School

Dear Parent and Caregivers
No 17 Term 4 Week 2
23 October 2014
Welcome to Term 4, 2014. We have had a smooth start to what promises to be a very
busy and exciting term.
Principal: Robyn Ravalico
Assistant Principal: Stam Matheos
We believe that good communication is the foundation for successful school and home
partnerships. This term we will be introducing ‘Skool bag’.
DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER
24
28
What is Skoolbag?
Skoolbag will provide our school with an easy way to tell
parents/carers everything they need to know, and it provides
parents with the most convenient way to receive school
notifications.
No more lost paper in student school bags! School newsletters,
school notices and alerts are communicated directly to the
parent smartphone through the Skoolbag school Mobile App.
Skoolbag is a school Mobile App that communicates directly with
iPhone, and Android devices.
How does it work?
Our school has registered with Skoolbag. The Skoolbag
company will configure our School Mobile App. This process
happens very quickly, and our school will be able to create our
own content categories and upload our notifications and/or
documents.
After that, parents add the School Mobile App to their phone,
and can view the schools documents and notifications.
Yr 6/7 Footsteps
Governing Council Meeting @ 6.45
29-31 Year 6/7 Camp
31
Awards Assembly
NOVEMBER
Unlimited free instant Push message Notifications (Push anything instantly)
Unlimited Push message categories for parents to subscribe to.
Alerts
Events
News
Newsletters
Information pages
Permission Notes
Links to website pages
Embedded PDF documents
Embedded Videos/Maps and GPS directions
Unlimited content Categories
RSS Feed and Google Calendar integration
Password protected content
Timetables
Reply by SMS and Email( Great for Parent/Student Feedback)
Unlimited photo galleries (create a photo gallery on any content entry)
Parent eForms for Sick Note/Absent and Change of details.
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10 - 14 PE Week
11
14
Remembrance Day Ceremony
& Morning Tea
Yr 6/7 Footsteps
Awards Assembly
Kindergarten Transiton Visit
CROSSING MONITORS
Term 4 2014
Week 1 14 - 18 October
Mikaila R
Thomas P
Melissa P
Week 2 21 - 25 October
Luke T
Corey T
Matt G
Halloween Disco
Tomorrow (Friday) night we will be
holding our ‘Halloween’ Disco. The
Reception to Year 3 Disco will
commence at 5.30pm and run until
7.00pm. The Year 3-7 Disco will follow
at 7.15pm to 9.00pm.
Our fundraising parents have been
working hard in organsing tricks and
treats for the night. We hope to see as
many students there as possible.
Class Placement notes
due back tomorrow
(FRIDAY 24/10/14)!
We will inform parents and families with instructions once the app is ready to be uploaded. You
will still be able to receive hard copies of newsletters if you wish.
Edublogs
Many of our teachers are in the process of constructing their classroom blogs. The blogs
contain information about weekly homework, term overviews, photos of class events, links to
the Australian curriculum and much more. As well, the blogs will allow a two way
communication between you and your child’s teacher. Your child’s classroom teacher will
provide you with information once their blog has been established.
Robyn Ravalico
Melbourne Cup
Yr 6/7 Footsteps
Kindergarten Transition Visit
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Halloween Disco
YEAR7 GRADUATION
for your information
Notes previously sent home:
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Footsteps Year 6/7 Dance Lessons
Year 6 MC Nominations
Our class have been learning about places around the world in
Geography. This activity helped us to understand where we are in
the world.
“I liked painting planet earth”
Talon F
“It looks like you’re zooming in from
big to small.”
Mackenzie M
We
have
been
using
Google
Earth to zoom in
on
our
houses
and we decided to
do the same by
using
different
sized circles and
paper plates.
“I liked hole punching them and
threading the pipe cleaner through.”
Michael M
from the Assistant Principal
Vale Chris Guelzow
ICAS
(International
Competitions
and
Assessments for Schools) tests are developed by
Educational Assessment Australia (EAA), UNSW Global Pty Ltd and
are conducted annually across Australia and in 12 other countries.
The tests are for students from Years 2 to 12, and assesses their
academic ability in aspects of Computer skills, English,
Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing. North Haven School
students who nominated for the tests, have participated in the
Mathematics, Spelling, English and Writing tests.
I am pleased to acknowledge:
Nicholas K (Yr7), Elina G (Yr4), Jack A (Yr3) who achieved Merit;
Chelsea I (Yr6) who achieved Credit; James C (Yr6), Owen W (Yr3),
Ashleigh C (Yr3), Jake H (Yr2), Hudson B (Yr2) who achieved
Participation for the Mathematics Skills Test.
Jack A (Yr 3), who achieved Merit; Ashleigh C (Yr3), Kiahna F (Yr3),
Kolton A (Yr5), Chelsea I (Yr6), Jayden R (Yr6), Nicholas K (Yr7) who
achieved Participation for the Spelling Skills Test
Owen W (Yr3) who achieved Distinction; Hudson B (Yr2), Calais D
(Yr2), Ashleigh C (Yr3), Elina G (Yr4), Nicholas K (Yr7) who achieved
Participation for the English Skills Test.
Jack A (Yr 3), Jayden R (Yr6) who achieved Participation for the
Writing Skills Test
Well done to all students. Certificates will be handed out at
Assembly in Week 3.
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
I am pleased to acknowledge:
Jack A (Yr3), Achleigh C (Yr3), Abigail P (Yr3), Elina G (Yr4), Joshua
P (Yr4), David K (Yr7), Nicholas K (Yr7) who achieved Credit;
Lochlan K (Yr3), Owen W (Yr3), Kolton A (Yr5), James C (Yr6),
Chelsea I (Yr6) who achieved Proficiency in the Australian
Mathematics Competition.
Well done to all students. Certificates will be handed out at
Assembly in Week 3.
It is with great sadness that we let our
school community know of the passing of
Chris Guelzow on Sunday 28th September 2014.
Chris was a long standing and highly valued member of
North Haven staff for 23 years before retiring at the end of
2012. She will be sadly missed by staff and community.
Our condolences are with her family.
NDIS INFORMATION SESSION
Adelaide West Special Education Centre
12 Moldavia Walk, Taperoo
Wednesday 29th October 2014
6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Parents of students with a disability are invited to..
 attend an information session to hear detailed information
about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
 Learn about becoming involved with the scheme.
 Hear from your local National Disability Insurance Agency
staff, and
 Ask questions
To book your attendance please call the Adelaide West
Special Education Centre on 82489100 or email
sue.boyd858@schools.sa.edu.au
Please come to our
Stam Matheos
on
Nunga News
at
Last term some of our students were involved in a Week 10
cooking program.
The program called “Corka Cooking”, was
funded by Aboriginal Family Support Services and aims to
teach children some skills in food preparation, cooking,
measuring ingredients and cleaning up afterwards.
children
learnt
how
to
cook
meals
like
Tuesday 11th November 2014
Tuna
The
Mornay,
Shepherds Pie, Curry Sausages and Italian Chicken and were
able to take home their meals to their families to share.
Simon Wilson, ACEO
10.30 a.m.
in the Gymnasium
Prior to the Remembrance Day Ceremony,
Morning Tea
will be held in the Gymnasium from
9.30 a.m.
All welcome
Please Rsvp to school by Friday 7/11/14
Parent/Caregiver Opinion Survey
Don’t forget to give us feedback in the Parent/Caregiver Feedback
Survey which is on the North Haven School Website.
(www.nhavenr7.sa.edu.au) It doesn’t take very long at all and will
provide us with useful information about what you value in
education.
Ocean View College B-12 Yr 7/8 Transition
An Information Evening for Parents will be held on Tuesday 28th
October 2014 from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm for Year 7 students who
have enrolled at Ocean View College B-12 in 2015.
The Transition Day for these students will be held on Monday 24th
November and students are expected to attend.
Firstly, we are very happy to have
We congratulate the following students
who received merit certificates at
welcomed Heidi Skinner onto
our staff team as our teacher.
Assembly
Merit Certificate for Respect
Brody W for treating others with care and concern
Merit Certificate for Care
Shaely S for always having a caring attitude
Jack S for his gentle, caring attitude towards all
Tahli W for being a wonderful, caring class member
Ashleigh S for always taking great care with her work to produce her very
best
Merit Certificate for Success
Kadin H for a good effort and attitude in Literacy Lessons
Marshall W for making good progress with Reading in Literacy Lessons
Khoder Jackson for making great improvement on his spelling
Natasa N for having a great start to the term
Connor D for settling in well to his new classroom
Zachary C for sharing his wonderful Maths sorting and grouping work with
confidence
Elvis S for working hard on his Geography Project
Rhys T for working hard on his Poetry with great success
Layla S for outstanding improvement with her handwriting and spelling
Merit Certificate for Responsibility
Ms Goldsmith’s 1/2 Class for achieving 10 Rice Points at Japanese by
having great behaviour
Ms Bondarenko’s 4/5 class for achieving 10 Rice Points at Japanese by
having beautiful behaviour
Josh H for remembering to wear and look after his new glasses
Jordyn M for always being a reliable and responsible leader in our class
Merit Certificate for Courage
Charlie D for settling into her new class at North Haven and making new
friends
Skye H for showing courage when speaking to the class during morning
talks and ‘having a go’ at new and tricky work
Merit Certificate for Optimism
Maddi W for always trying new things with confidence
Michaella J for having an enthusiastic attitude towards her learning
Byron M for always being optimistic in learning new work!
Elina G for always showing a great attitude towards her learning
Community News
AVEO The Haven
840 Military Road
NORTH HAVEN 5018
Ph: 132836
YEARLY GARAGE SALE
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2014
From 9.00 a.m.
All Welcome
After 30 years of service to the
community JUDY BAKER is retiring.
Come along with your family and help us celebrate
on Sunday December 14th at 1pm
at Le Fevre Community Centre
541 Victoria Road, OSBORNE
Sausage Sizzle and Soft drinks Available
RSVP: Jeremy or Claire 8248 2237
(For catering Purposes)
We are excited to have been chosen as the kindergarten in our
partnership to trial the newly developed draft of the DECD
numeracy indicators. Again Robyn, Marg and Catherine have
been very supportive and we will be meeting to discuss our
understandings of the numeracy elements in this document.
This is another opportunity for us to work together to ensure
that for the children transitioning to school next year there will
be greater continuity in their learning. Other processes that
support the children’s successful transition to school include;
meeting to discuss class placements, joining the junior Primary
classes for activity, Marg and Catherine visiting the children at
Kindy, the junior primary classes visiting us at Kindy, Sarah
welcoming us to the library and accommodating us to swap
days to enable other children at Kindy to have this experience,
the kindy children accessing the school playground giving them
the opportunity to build their confidence and skills prior to
starting school next year and having the opportunity to explore
the delightful school gardens which we did last week to collect
natural materials for our collage area.
The children also discovered the new frog ponds and were keen
to taste a white mulberry! We will be back when they are fully
ripe!
Lee
Community News continued
MILO in2CRICKET Program
MILO in2CRICKET is the national grass root program for cricket in
Australia, with the aim of introducing kids in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
to the great Australian game. It provides children with an opportunity to
learn new skills and meet new friends in a fun, safe and interactive
environment.
Your nearest Centre/s will be run at:
Port Districts CC, Largs Reserve, starting Saturday 18th October at 9:00am
North Haven CC, Victoria Road, starting Wednesday 22nd October at
5:00pm
Cricket this season will be a very popular sport with the ICC World Cup
coming down under. By registering and paying for the Program not only will
you enjoy some great cricket fun this summer but every registered child
receives an in2CRICKET Participant Pack including bat, ball, t-shirt, bucket
hat, backpack, drink bottle and other goodies! They will look just like their
Aussie Cricket heroes!
To find out more details about your nearest Centre and to register for this
season log on to www.in2cricket.com.au and type in your post code.