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BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

NEWSLETTERWeek 3 Term 2 2019

Photos from our SAPSASA Athletics Day

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to our Week 3 Newsletter for Term 2. You may notice that our newsletter has been updated to a webbased version to improve the reading experience regardless of the device you use.

The weather last week was a good reminder that we are heading in to the winter season and need to take careof our health through regular sleep patterns. If you are unsure of how to implement a regular bedtime, pleasefeel free to talk to your class teacher or the wellbeing team, led by Suzi Pedler, who will be happy to help. Parenting classes are another option and are being held on Tuesday mornings, for more information, contactElise Ottens via email eottens@bethany.sa.edu.au or the front office.

This Saturday is our federal election and Bethany Christian School is a polling station. We encourage you to findout what different parties are supporting and promoting to make your own judgements as to who are the bestcandidates to vote for. We have included a brochure for your interest to inform you of some of the impacts thatdifferent parties will have on Christian schools. This is to give you information that may not have been reportedin the media or maybe of particular interest to you as a parent in a Christian school. It is good to be informedand to make decisions based on a wide range of information. This helps a democracy to have healthyconversations and enables us to act responsibly and in line with our values.

This term, a group of students have travelled to some of the other schools who were involved in the Rudolphproject to make films of the work. It has been wonderful to see how capable our students are to film, record andinterview others about their work. Aaron Mabikafola continues to encourage and support these students to helpmake an excellent product. These films will be shown as a part of a conference in Adelaide later this year, thatshowcases the schools that have worked with Dr Yong Zhao in developing entrepreneurship.

Our Year 6 students returned from camp on Wednesday and our Year 4 students return this Friday. I would liketo thank our dedicated staff who make sure that students are able to have these different learning experiences.We do have a wonderful team of dedicated teachers and support staff who care about your children and want tohelp them to discover their identity and purpose in the world.

Our school photo day is on Thursday 30th May. Please send your child in their formal winter uniform for thisday. If you are unsure, the uniform policy is in the school diary on pages 13 and 14.

We also have a pupil free day on Friday 7th June. Remember to book your child in to OSHC with Camp Australia

through our website if your child needs care on this day.

You would see that our development at the front of the Performing Arts Centre is taking shape and we lookforward to using this new outdoor learning space. The building at the rear is also taking shape with the firststory concrete flooring poured this week. We are so excited to think about how this new building will enable usto provide flexible spaces that will inspire creativity and encourage collaboration.

It is a wonderful time to be involved in schooling and to be a part of bringing about change and improvementtogether. I look forward to sharing with you the important learning that is happening for all of us as we explore,think and create together.

God bless,

Wendy MatearPrincipal

Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of whatJesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

Romans 5:1

FROM THE DEPUTY

It has been such a busy week with all the Year 6 students going to Wirraway for their camp, and the Year 4students going to Aldinga for their camp, all of the Year 3 and Year 5 students sitting the NAPLAN tests and allthe Junior Primary students completing their MAI (Mathematics Assessment Interview). What a week! However,even though it has been an exceptionally busy week, I have been so proud of our students in how they havebeen so cool and calm, even when they might have been feeling a little bit nervous. It has been such a privilegeto watch our young people grow in themselves as they bravely went on camp or sat for the NAPLAN test andwere able to come out of that experience successfully.

Talking to our children is one of the best ways to help them to overcome their fears. We all have times when wefeel anxious and this can present in all different ways. You may be interested in the information below.

Anxiety in Children

There are times throughout the year that a child might become anxious. Sometimes a child might tend to benaturally a more anxious person.

Anxious children or teenagers can present any number of the following symptoms;

Crying, clinging and/or tantrums when leaving parent or caregiverExcessive shyness, tends to avoid social situationsWorrying constantlyAvoiding situations or places due to fearComplaining about frequent stomach aches or headachesExperiencing sudden or frequent panic attacks

(adapted from https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/parent-child, 8/8/17)

Parents can help their children overcome their anxiety by taking the time to listen and talk to their child aboutwhat they are feeling. It’s important for parents to reassure their child that anxiety is very normal, and in somecases a good thing. Anxiety can help motivate us to work hard to achieve a personal goal, such as studying topass a test. It can also keep us alert to any dangers we might be facing, such as needing to watch carefully

when crossing a busy road.

While sometimes anxiety can feel frightening, anxiety is not dangerous. It can trigger our ‘fight-flight-freeze’responses which can be really important for us to have when we might actually be in danger. The adrenalinerush we feel just before a big sporting event actually helps us to perform and that same feeling can propel us topractice harder to prepare for a big game, test or performance.

Anxiety is impossible to eliminate from our lives, but there are skills to help us manage it. A wonderful websitefor parents of children and teenagers is Anxiety BC (please see the link tohttps://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/talking-your-child-about-anxiety ). Anxiety only becomes a problem whenit becomes excessive and it prevents a young person from joining in on fun activities (such as camps, socialfunctions etc) and they start wanting to avoid things such as school. Very often, the best thing we can do for achild experiencing anxiety is to stay calm ourselves and simply listen to their fears, supporting them inovercoming fear by teaching them about what they are feeling and what they can do to make positive choices. If you feel you need further support, you can speak to your child’s teacher or even make an appointment tospeak to our School Counsellor by ringing the Front Office.

I do wish you a fabulous week with your families!

God bless you,

Deb CliffordDeputy Principal

TOOLBOX PARENTING GROUP

On Tuesdays between 9am – 11am starting on May14th, Elise Ottens of our Diverse Learning andWellbeing team, is hosting a 6-week course whichaims to provide practical parenting strategies,inspiration and encouragement. If you have childrenaged between 5 – 9 years of age, this could be aterrific opportunity to meet other parents and inspireeach other. For all information you can contact EliseOttens by email eottens@bethany.sa.edu.au or callthe school on 8283 0000.

PREMIER'S BE ACTIVECHALLENGE

The following students have completed the Premier’sBe Active Challenge for this year. Well done!

RH RHA

Samantha C Beau D

3L 1D

Angelo H Madison D

3N 2P

Rozanah T Elijah Y

Aiden B Ella C

Lucca M

HIGHLIGHTS

PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE

Well done to the following students who have completed the Premier's Reading Challenge:

RD Hannah H Emily S Noah J

Ashiwei A Grace M Leslie S Ethan L

Alma B Lilah M Liam A Charlie M

Lilly C Esther N Markus B David O

Amelia F Sofia-Lee N Elijah C Zakir S

Thian H Mariah N Adam J Theodore T

Henley H Emily P Rory H Noah W

1D Matthew A Yash P Annalise N

Mille R Mackenzie W Lauren C Armstrong H

3L 3N 3T 4G

Micaela G Charlie W JC L Charli W

Alessia R Steven L Annlena B Dikesh Y

Tyson P Rozannah T Rossi C

Jack O Munyk O Makenzie M

MOTHERS DAY STALL

The Bethany Parents and Friends would like to takethis opportunity to thank all the students, teachersand volunteers of our beautiful school community forparticipating in the Mother's Day Stall.

It was a successful event with $2,983.35 raised, to gotowards Hope Village and school based projects.What a great opportunity for the students to bless theMothers, Aunties and Grandmothers in their lives.

Here are some responses from our parentcommunity:

My gifts were given to me with so much excitement!Beautiful hearts allowed this to happen for thechildren............Thank you!

The Mother's Day stall is such a blessing. Such anexcellent opportunity for the kids to use theirthoughtfulness and also so helpful for the mums/dadsthat didn't have a chance to take the kids shopping.

It was beautiful to see how well thought out mychild's choice was......such a heartfelt thing!

I love the Mother's Day Stall – the kids are so excitedabout the gifts they bought without me – they are soproud of themselves!

We love hearing comments about how this eventconnected families together. Praying you had awonderful day celebrating with your children andfamilies!

Blessings,

Bronnie LyrtzisParents and Friends

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

Thank you to all our families who have beencollecting the Earn and Learn stickers for our school. So many stickers have been collected already. Please continue to support our school by collectingstickers and depositing them in the collection boxesat school and also at the Woolworths at Paralowie.

We ask that you encourage other family membersto collect stickers to help us gain more educationalequipment for our school.

Sticker sheets are available from the front office.

P & F FUNDRAISING

Entertainment books are still available for purchase. Remember that by purchasing a new Entertainmentbook membership you will supporting fundraising atBethany Christian School. Please click on the link to

purchase a membership for only $70!

Click here to support us

COMMUNITY NEWS

NET ATTACK

SPORTS NEWS

WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS

Sport Team Opposition Coaches Pick Score

MATCHES WEEK ENDING: 4/05/2019

Basketball U8 Lakers Shooting Stars U8B Lilly C Brodie B 0 . 22

U8 Blazers Cedar College 8 Dylan K Samuel M 8 . 6

U10 Raptors Kings Hotshots Elijah Y Brayden H 16 . 11

U12 Bobcats NWDC Wildcats Storm Cameron N Max Z 22 . 20

U12 Rockets Shooting Stars U12B3 Rodante P Nicolas A 38 . 10

U12 Thunder SFX All Stars Saurabh B Lachlan C 8 . 44

Netball 11 & U Shining Stars Tyndale Tigers Madeline P Eden L 6 . 11

Sport Team Opposition Coaches Pick Score

MATCHES WEEK ENDING: 11/05/2019

Basketball U8 Lakers GGLPS Giants Scarlett G Oscar E 3 . 16

U8 Blazers Bye

U10 Raptors Wynn Vale Warriors Jacob W Elijah R 17 . 30

U12 Bobcats AFCBC Falcons Ethan G Liam C 16 . 9

U12 Rockets Dunkin Donuts Ethan G Rodante P 23 . 30

U12 Thunder Tyndale Tornadoes Jeremy S Nathaniel C 12 .18

Netball 11 & U Shining Stars OLOH Magic Jack H Hayley G 12 . 7

2019 PARA DISTRICTS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Team List: Awek A, Bailee B, Bobbi H, Caitlyn S,Chanelle C, Clair H, Emily C, Faith K, Hailey H, Holly S,Imogen P, Jessica A, Kaylee W, Krystal G, MackenzieB, Nareta S, Pollina P, Sarah L, Tam L, Taylor N,Trinity M, Yeukaishe M, Adyn M, Bill S, Eden D,Ezeikeil T, Hudson S, Ilyas D, Jack H, Jadon W, JensenP, Jethro C, Jimmy K, Matthew N, Moses N, Rainn S,Riley C, Robinson S, Theim N, Thomas B, Tyson B &William M.

Staff: Mrs C Wyten, Mr N Grieger, Mr A Mabikafola,Mr S Traeger & Mrs R Curtis.

The SAPSASA Athletics carnival took place on Friday5th of April, at Enfield Athletics Club, Clearview. Thecarnival was broken into a large schools competitionand a small schools competition. Bethany competedin the large schools with five other schools. We wouldlike to take this opportunity to thank Raine Williams,Shelley Howard and Stephanie Suckley for their helpat the finish line.Throughout the day Bethany students won 18 events,came 2nd in 18 and 3rd in 10. The teachers were soproud of the way our students conducted themselvesall day, even after some lengthy delays, and theyshould all be congratulated on a job well done.

FINAL POINTS FOR THE DAY WERE AS FOLLOWS FORTHE TOP 3 SCHOOLS:

Para Districts Large Schools

Bethany 164

Parafield Gardens 89

Settlers Farm 72

Congratulations to the following student for breakinga Bethany school record at this meet:

Faith K 11G 200m 31.18 sec

We would also like to congratulate the followingstudents who finished first in their individual eventand as a result will be picked in the Para DistrictsSAPSASA Athletics Team to compete shortly at theState Metropolitan Championships:

Name Year Event

Trinity M 10G 200m

Nareta S 10G High Jump

Nareta S 10G Long Jump

Faith K 11G 100m

Bailee B 11G Shot Put

Holly S 11G 800m

Taylor N 12G 100m

Taylor N 12G 800m

Imogen P 13G 800m

Nareta S 10G High Jump

Faith K 11G 200m

Faith K 11G High Jump

Bailee B 11G Discus

Jack H 11B 800m

Taylor N 12G 200m

Eden D 12B Long Jump

2019 SACSA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Team List: Amelia L, Awek A, Bailee B, Bobbi H, ClairH, Danae M, Emily C, Faith K, Holly S, Imogen P,Jessica A, Kaylee W, Krystal G, Mackenzie B,Mackenzie C, Madison M, Makenzie M, Nareta S,Sarah L, Tam L, Taylor N, Wynter D, Yar N, Aydn M,Bill S, Braith H, Eden D, Elijah Y, Harveer B, Hudson S,Jack H, Jacob N, Jed M, Jensen P, Jethro C, Marcus A,Matthew N, Maxx S, Moses N, Orian P, Rainn S, RileyC, Robinson S, Thomas B, Tyson B & William M.

Staff: Mrs C Wyten, Mr N Grieger, Mr S Traeger, MrsR Curtis, Mr B Richardson & Mrs C Boxall.

On Friday 3rd May on a cold day, Bethany ChristianSchool attended the SA Athletics Stadium at Mile Endin order to compete against the other Christianschools in the state.SACSA Primary athletics is broken up into threedivisions. Bethany competed in Division One whichwas made up of six schools. It was a great effort bythe whole team with many of them filling gaps thatwe had on the day. Thank you to those who helped usout in this way. Our team should be proud of thedemonstration of good character that was on displayfor all to see. Also, thank you to our high jumphelpers on the day which were Mr Richardson, RaineWilliams, Julie May and Louise Moffat Ward.

Congratulations to the members of the following relayteam who won their race:

11 Year Old Girls

We had two of Bethany’s own school records brokenon the day. Congratulations to the following studentson their achievement:

Riley B 8G 200m 38.97 sec

Nareta S 10G High Jump 1.16m

We would like to congratulate the following athletesfor finishing in first place in their event:

Name Year Event

Marcus A 9B Shot Put

Bailee B 11G Shot Put

Madison M 11G 200m

Bailee B 11G Discus

Faith K 11G 100m

Jack H 11B 800M

Two SACSA records were also broken on the day.Congratulations to the following students on theirachievement:

Faith K 11G 100m 14.87 sec

Madison M 11G 200m 32.05 sec

WEEKLY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATES

Date Event

Friday 17th May Year 1 Zoo Excursion

Mon 20th May to Fri 24th May ELC Parent Teacher Interviews

Monday 27th May School Tour

Thursday 30th May School Photo Day

Friday 7th June Pupil Free Day

Monday 10th June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tues 18th and Wed 19th June ELC Photos

Monday 1st July to Friday 5th July Swimming Lessons for Yr 4 & 5

2019 Term Dates

Term 1 Mon 4th February - Fri 12th April

Term 2 Mon 29th April - Fri 5th July

Term 3 Wed 24th July - Fri 27th September

Term 4 Mon 14th October - Wed 11th December

MONDAY MORNING PRAISE

Whole School Worship10 - 10.30am Mondays

CHAPEL

Primary Chapel (Years 3 - 6)10.50 - 11.30am Wednesdays

Junior Primary Chapel (Reception - Year 2)12.10 - 12.50pm Wednesdays

UNIFORM SHOP TIMES

The opening times for the Uniform Shop are:

Monday 8.15 - 10.30 amTuesday 8.15 - 10.30 amThursday 2.00 - 4.00 pmFriday 8.15 - 10.30 am

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Po Box 2125Salisbury Downs SA 510837 Countess St

WEEKLY PE LESSONS

Class Days

RD Monday & Thursday

RH Monday & Thursday

RHA Monday & Thursday

1D Thursday & Friday

1T Monday & Thursday

1C Monday & Friday

2ZH Tuesday & Friday

2P Wednesday & Friday

2R Thursday & Friday

3L Tuesday & Wednesday

3N Tuesday & Friday

3T Tuesday & Wednesday

4G Monday & Friday

4WH Monday & Friday

4WY Monday & Friday

5P Tuesday & Friday

5R Tuesday & Friday

5T Tuesday & Friday

6SH Monday & Tuesday

6S Monday & Tuesday

6T Monday & Tuesday

Paralowie, SA, 5108

P. 08 8283 0000F. 08 8283 0101E. office@bethany.sa.edu.au

Newsletter published: Friday, May 17 2019