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Friday September 26 th Casual Day- Gold coin donation Early Dismissal 2:10pm Dear Families, As this is the last edition of the Yakka for Term 3, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you an enjoyable holiday with your children. The break will be an opportunity to re-charge energy levels and hopefully shake off term sicknesses that many of our students have been battling. During the holidays I am hoping you can begin reflecting on future changes in the Australian Curriculum implementation that will affect Fairview Park. From the beginning of 2016, all DECD sites are required to ensure students are learning a specific language from reception to year 7. The Music and Language program offered at Fairview Park reception to year 4 will need to be modified in readiness for this change. We have been fortunate to have the opportunity for our students to experience a range of languages through our current program. Hopefully this will support us when choosing our future language. Staff have taken the opportunity to look at our specialist learning areas to see how we could incorporate this change. Early discussions have resulted in the idea of having The Arts (music, drama, media arts, visual arts and dance) and our chosen language as our two specialist learning areas for 2016. Physical Education and Science (which are currently specialist areas) would be covered by class teachers. We are inviting students and families to be part of the discussion and planning. Consideration of a language is effected by the language offerings of local high schools, particularly Banksia Park International High school, as this is the site our students are zoned to after their primary years. We are also looking at quality teaching to ensure we can introduce a program with a teacher who can engage students across all years and link their language learning to other curriculum areas. Prior to Music and Languages at Fairview Park we had Japanese as our LOTE (Language other than English) subject. Feedback from our last whole school review showed that most students did not continue with Japanese in high school and families were concerned about the difficulty of learning a complex language (symbols and words), particular in the early years, while English skills were being consolidated. We had a range of teachers depending on availability. This inconsistency was also reflected in our survey. Our current program was introduced to give students exposure to a range of languages. Although this has been very successful it only provides a ‘snapshot’ of each individual language and doesn’t meet DECD requirements for the future. We are looking at making 2015 a transitional year to trial a set language R – 7. Our aim is to continue incorporating music and culture initially. Initial conversations have explored at German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese. I welcome you to join the conversation and chat to me, a member of Governing Council or teaching staff. Survey information will also be requested. I would like this decision to reflect input from our whole community so we can meet this required change with a plan that ensures success for our students. Warm Regards, Vanessa Mortimer 24 th September 2014 Issue: 15 T H E Y A K K A Nepondi Crt, Fairview Park SA 5126
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Friday September 26th Casual Day- Gold coin donation
Early Dismissal 2:10pm Dear Families,
As this is the last edition of the Yakka for Term 3, I would like to take the opportunity
to wish you an enjoyable holiday with your children. The break will be an opportunity
to re-charge energy levels and hopefully shake off term sicknesses that many of our
students have been battling.
During the holidays I am hoping you can begin reflecting on future changes in the
Australian Curriculum implementation that will affect Fairview Park. From the
beginning of 2016, all DECD sites are required to ensure students are learning a
specific language from reception to year 7. The Music and Language program
offered at Fairview Park reception to year 4 will need to be modified in readiness for
this change. We have been fortunate to have the opportunity for our students to
experience a range of languages through our current program. Hopefully this will
support us when choosing our future language.
Staff have taken the opportunity to look at our specialist learning areas to see how
we could incorporate this change. Early discussions have resulted in the idea of
having The Arts (music, drama, media arts, visual arts and dance) and our chosen
language as our two specialist learning areas for 2016. Physical Education and
Science (which are currently specialist areas) would be covered by class teachers.
We are inviting students and families to be part of the discussion and planning.
Consideration of a language is effected by the language offerings of local high
schools, particularly Banksia Park International High school, as this is the site our
students are zoned to after their primary years. We are also looking at quality
teaching to ensure we can introduce a program with a teacher who can engage
students across all years and link their language learning to other curriculum areas.
Prior to Music and Languages at Fairview Park we had Japanese as our LOTE
(Language other than English) subject. Feedback from our last whole school review
showed that most students did not continue with Japanese in high school and
families were concerned about the difficulty of learning a complex language
(symbols and words), particular in the early years, while English skills were being
consolidated. We had a range of teachers depending on availability. This
inconsistency was also reflected in our survey. Our current program was introduced
to give students exposure to a range of languages. Although this has been very
successful it only provides a ‘snapshot’ of each individual language and doesn’t
meet DECD requirements for the future.
We are looking at making 2015 a transitional year to trial a set language R – 7. Our
aim is to continue incorporating music and culture initially. Initial conversations have
explored at German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese. I welcome you to join
the conversation and chat to me, a member of Governing Council or teaching
staff. Survey information will also be requested. I would like this decision to reflect
input from our whole community so we can meet this required change with a plan
that ensures success for our students.
Warm Regards,
Vanessa Mortimer
24th September 2014 Issue: 15
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Principal Awards
Congratulations to the following students: Mia (A1), Hayden (A2), Maddison (A3), Kaden (A5), Ellis (A6), Ana (A7), Mikayla (A8), Tahli-Jade (A9), Marley (A10),
Justin (A11)
CPSW Update
Nature Play Week: 27 September– 4 October www.natureplay.org.au
Looking for something to do these holidays? Check out Nature Play Week and the examples below. Have a great
break– I’m looking forward to hearing about your adventures. Jane J
Explore and discover the Children’s Storybook Trail
Where: Carrick Hill
When: Daily
Description: Designed to enable children to explore and discover the natural world this short walk in the grounds of
Carrick Hill uses children’s tales to engage imaginations and encourage physical curiosity. Trail guide available for
a gold coin donation at the front desk inside the House.
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carrick-Hill/158904050795678
Free Ranging Nature Play
Where: Civic Park between the Civic Centre and Sfera’s buildings (North East Road, Modbury)
When: Daily
Description: Come and play in piles of sand, pebbles, mulch, dirt and sticks! Children will love the opportunity for
unstructured imaginative play with natural resources. Dress to get dirty and be sun safe.
Find out more: http://www.facebook/ttglibrary
Making fire, making glue
Where: Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, Meet at the Schomburgk Pavilion.
When: Thurs 2 Oct, 2:30pm
Description: Learn how aboriginal people make fire using just what’s around them in the Australian bush and make
your own glue from plants. Free – bookings not required (all ages)
Find out more: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/whats_on/Events/School_Holiday_Program
School Holiday Program Night Creatures: In Your Backyard
Where: SA Museum
When: Every day from Mon 29th Sept – Friday 3rd Oct
Description: When the sun goes down there are many different animals just waking up! Come and explore night
creatures found in your backyard to uncover what they are. How do they see? What happens to the day time
animals? See the night in a whole new light.
Find out more: http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/
Geocaching Challenge
Where: City of Campbelltown
When: Daily
Description: Borrow a GPS unit for 1 week from the Campbelltown Public Library (you must be a member) or use a
smartphone with a Geocaching App to explore different Geocaches in Campbelltown.
Find out more: http://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=2280
Spring has Sprung School Holiday Program
Where: Zoos SA Adelaide and Monarto Zoo
When: Daily
Description: You are invited to come out of hibernation and explore the green and native surrounds of each prop-
erty and celebrate the new season with us!
Find out more: http://www.zoossa.com.au
Community News For more information please contact the front office or our Notice Board located in the Northern unit
The City Of Tea Tree Gully October School Holiday Program - is now open for bookings
lots of great actives for all ages. http://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/shp
North Haven Surf Life Saving Club - ‘Come and Try’ Day Saturday 11th October ‘14 For Nippers aged between
5 –13. Learn surf life saving skills, join in beach athletics and meet new friends.12.30 - 3.00 pm at the club,
Australia II Drive, North Haven, Followed by a BBQ Cost: $5 - Refundable on becoming a club member for more
info. Contact Felicity at: [email protected]
****Uniform Shop *****
Please visit the front office to
purchase
New School Bags
$38.00 each
**** OSHC REMINDER ****
Vacation care is available over the school holidays please contact Billy by Friday 26th for more
information on 8251 6770 or 0421 414 730.
SAPSASA Netball 2014 On Thursday the 18th September 2014, girls and boys from Area 11 and 7 went to the
Golden Grove courts to verse different schools in 20 minute games of netball. The girls
won 2 games out of 5 and the boys won 0 out of 5. The girls finished 3rd and the boys
finished last even though they did a fantastic job! We had a fantastic day and we would
like to thank the parents for transporting and Leah, Karen, Fiona and Layne for coaching
and umpiring. This made our day very memorable.
TERM 3 DIARY DATES 2014
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 10
22nd September
Casual day
Gold coin donation
2:10pm
Early Dismissal
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 3
27th October
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
SPORTS
DAY
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Assembly
Governing Council meeting 7:00pm
School Closure
Week 4
3rd November
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
Parent
Transition
meeting
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Wheelie Day
Week 5
10th November
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
Receptions
Transition to school
visit
9:00am - 10:30
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Assembly
School Tour 9:30am
Area 7
Banksia Cup
Week 6
17th November
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
Receptions
Transition to school
visit
9:00am - 11:10am
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Year 7
Transition Seminar
Week 7
24th November
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
Christian
Christmas
Program
Receptions
Transition to school
visit
9:00am - 1:30pm
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Assembly
School Concert
Student Free Day
Week 8
1st December
AAS
Touch Football
3:15 – 4:15
Swimming Week
Elizabeth Aquadome
AAS Frisbee
3:15 – 4:15
Governing
Council meeting
6:30pm
AGM
7:00pm
Week 9
8th December
Year 7 Graduation Casual day
2:10pm
Early Dismissal
TERM 4 DIARY DATES 2014
