This school is a Nut Free Zone. We now have several children attending our school who have a life threatening allergy to nuts. Thank you for your support.

12 Church Street , HAHNDORF, 5245. Ph: 8388 7058 Email: dl.0163.info@schools.sa.edu.au Website: www.hahndorfps.sa.edu.au

THURSDAY 15/02/18 2.30 - 3.15 Courier Cup trials

TUESDAY 20/02/18 2.25 Welcome Assembly

WEDNESDAY 21/02/18 11.20 Queen’s Baton Relay

MONDAY 26/02/18 STUDENT FREE DAY

TUESDAY 27/02/18 12.45 - 1.45 Crows visit

THURSDAY 1/03/18 Courier Cup

MONDAY 5/03/18 Years 3 to 7 First Aid course

TUESDAY 6/03/18 2.25 Assembly

MONDAY 12/03/18 PUBLIC HOLIDAY

FRIDAY 16/03/18 SPORTFEST

*CHANGE OF DATE* THURSDAY 5/04/18 SAPSASA Athletics

TERM 1 WEEK 3 15th February 2018

The importance of a strong school/preschool and family relationship is critical to best support a child’s achievements and wellbeing. One of the most important elements of a strong relationship is communication, this newsletter being a small part of this. Please take the time to install our Skoolbag app on your phone (instructions were in last weeks newsletter) and access our website. www.hahndorfps.sa.edu.au.

They provide access many of our policies such as:

DRESS CODE

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

TRAFFIC CODE

BUSH FIRE INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please ensure you have completed and returned the following consents: General Consent, Cyber Safety, Facebook and Local Media, Pastoral Support Worker and Bushfire Emergency contact information. These were posted out prior to school commencing. The consents support your child’s learning opportunities as well as provide us with critical information if there is an emergency.

Parent Involvement Our Parent and Friends/ Gardening Group meets regularly. If

you are interested please contact Jenny in the office on 8388 7058 or at Jenny.Chapman192@schools.sa.edu.au

Start of school supervision begins at 8.30am. Please contact Out of School Hours Care on 8388 7420 if

your need to book before school care.

Governing Council.

Please contact the school if your are interested in being part of our Governing Council. The Governing Council, works with the school/preschool leadership team to:

involve the local community.

ratify local policies.

supports the broad direction and vision of the site.

reviews the site improvement plan

be the employing authority of OSHC

Governing Council meet in weeks 3 and 9 on a Tuesday night at 7pm. In term 4 we meet only in Week 3.

In our next newsletter we will be asking for parent nominations for Governing Council membership in preparation for our Annual General Meeting. Please contact the school if you are interested.

Building strong relationships Acquaintance Night

Tuesday 13th February The year 7’s

working in

the school

garden

getting the

beds ready

for

Planting.

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From the OSHC Hive….

OSHC is taking part in the St. Vincent de Paul’s art competition. Our aim is to

register interested children who will create inspiring works of art that will

decorate the Vinnie’s Women’s Crisis Centre.

To find out more see Helen in OSHC.

We would like to remind parents to sign their children in when dropping them off for BSC

and to sign their children out when picking them up for ASC. Thankyou.

Could parents please remember to notify OSHC if their child/ren will not be attending their

booked in session.

Helen Cook Assistant Director, Hahndorf Primary School OSHC

Ph: 08 8388 7420 Email: oshc.hps832@schools.sa.edu.au

Mardi’s corner:

I thought I’d take this opportunity to introduce myself to the new members of our school community and remind the ‘old’ members of my role.

My name is Mardi Vogelsang. My first degree was in Conservation and Park Management, and I worked in that field until I started my family in 2000. I then went into teaching. I am passionate about the environment, equality and children. I believe I am here to do what I can to improve the lives of others.

This year will be my sixth year as Pastoral Support at Hahndorf. The role of a Pastoral Support worker is quite varied. I am an ‘extra’ pair of hands on excursions, I may assist in classrooms, talk with students who may be struggling with friendships, home life, school life etc. I provide practical support to families during difficult times; such as providing meals or shopping vouchers. I am ‘school photographer’ (albeit an amateur one!) at sporting events, camps and school functions. I attend training on student/staff wellbeing, and generally look for ways to help out our school community.

My Pastoral Support day this year will be Thursdays, however I am at the school most days should you need/like to contact me. You may either speak with me directly or speak with Jenny in the front office and she will arrange for me to contact you. Your child’s teacher is another way to contact me, particularly if you have concerns about your child.

I am NOT a trained counsellor but will speak to you or your child based on my experiences as a parent, and a teacher. I can provide information on where to seek further assistance if required.

I look forward to another action packed, experience rich year at Hahndorf Primary and Preschool, and getting to know you and your children.

Mardi

2018

Registrations

Open Now

Online registration open until Wednesday 28th February 2018.

New players welcome

Juniors - Under 11s, 13s and15s Rego Fee: $155

Seniors - Under 17s, C, B and A Grade Rego Fee: $175

Register and pay via the MyNetball website

Under 9’s - Net Set Go Rego Fee: $155 ($105 with voucher)

Payments are to be made directly to the club.

Contact Rachel at rknappstein@hotmail.com for any questions.

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SPORTFEST (Sports Day)

Friday 16th March 2018

Congratulations to the following students who were elected House Captains for 2018.

BOOLEE (Rot) TAMINGA (Grün)

Girls Captains: Sofia Girls Captain: Sterre

Abbey

Boys Captain: Joe Boys Captains: Jesse

Daniel

HEYSEN (Gelb) HAHN (Blau)

Girls Captain: Trinity Girls Captain: Ellie

Boys Captain: Matthew Boys Captain: Callum

Steph Banfield

Term 1 Beach Volleyball

We have five teams participating in the term 1 Heathfield High School Beach Volleyball competition. The teams play every Friday evening at either 4.00pm, 4.30pm or 5.00pm.

The team names are:

Year 4/5 boys - Hahndorf Strikers

Year 4/5 boys - Hahndorf Hurricanes

Year 6/7 girls - Hahndorf Ohmyjohns

Year 6/7 boys - Hahndorf Camelriders

Year 6/7 boys - Hahndorf Flaming Flamingos

Resource Centre Borrowing times

The Resource Centre is open before and after

school every day.

Times: 8.30 – 8.55 am and 3.15 – 3.30 pm

We love to see parents at these times, so come in

and browse with your children at these times. If

you would like a parent borrowing card, please

ask Joy or Lindy. As well as borrowing books to

read with your child, we have a small collection of

parent titles available too.

Also, classes generally have a regular borrowing

time each week, and individually students can

borrow during the first lesson and at first lunch

every day.

Important Dates

Monday 26th

February Student Free Day

Tuesday 8th

May Mums’ Morning, 9-10am

Friday 11th

May Mums’ Morning, 9-10am

Welcome to Preschool. We have had a lovely time getting to know everyone over the last few weeks. The Shared Tea/Acquaintance Night was also a fantastic opportunity to meet family members, see the children interact with their new peers, and share time together.

At Preschool, we have been busy learning names, the rules and routines, and how to play with each other. We have been talking to the children about their likes and dislikes, their family, and the places they like to go in the community.

We run a fun and educational program focusing on play based learning. Our planning is based on “Belonging, Being and Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia”, which focuses on the following five Learning Outcomes:

Children have a strong sense of identity

Children are connected with and contribute to their world

Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Children are confident and involved learners

Children are effective communicators

We focus on children developing their problem solving skills and being active, and engaged learners. We encourage oral language skills, especially links from oral language to written text. Numeracy skills are a focus and will be encouraged during play and everyday routines. If you would like more details, we would be happy to have a conversation with you.

Please ensure that your child has a drink bottle filled with water only, and a healthy lunch. No chips, chocolate or lollies, thank you. Please also bring a Sunsmart hat (no cords) and a change of clothes. Children are to wear adequate footwear for preschool, such as sandals or sneakers (no thongs). Please make sure that your child’s belongings are named, including their shoes.

Just a reminder that Preschool on Wednesday starts at 11am. Playgroup is held on Wednesday mornings 8:30am – 10:30am. Come and join us for a play, fruit and group time.

It would be great to have donations of cardboard boxes and clean recycling items for the children to be able to use for ‘making’. Please do not send any toilet rolls or anything that has contained nuts.

Save the date Mums’ Morning, Tuesday 8

th May,

9-10am (Red Group) and Friday 11th

May, 9-10am (Blue Group). Please join us for morning tea and a craft activity.

We look forward to another fantastic fortnight at preschool.

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