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24th November 2015

DEVOTION

November 23 - 27

Swimming Lessons

Reception - Year 5

November 25

Reception transition visit

8:45am - 1:45pm

Year 7 transition visit to

Loxton High School

November 29 -

December 4

Year 7 Canberra Trip

December 2

Final Reception transition -

All day

December 4

Captain & Vice-Captain

Elections

December 7

Year 7 Graduation Dinner

December 8

Class Parties

Volunteer Afternoon tea -

2:30pm

December 10

Final day of Term 4

End of Year Service -

7:00pm in the LIFE Centre

IMPORTANT

DATES Good News Term 4 Week 7

Loxton Lutheran School

This term the Year 1/2 class have been learning about the purposes of a

Christian community. We’ve discovered that a Christian community:

Serves other people

Praises God through song

Meets in a church/house/school/outdoors for worship and prayer

Knows what the Bible says

Spreads the good news of Jesus as Lord and Saviour

As a practical way of spreading the good news, the Year 1/2 class headed to

the Wait A Moment radio studios to record some spots for airplay on 100.7

LIFE FM. There were a range of responses but one thing really stood out to

me – We are so blessed with opportunities to spread the good news of Jesus,

and can do so, without fear of persecution or death.

Imagine what Christians in Europe are feeling after the events in Paris last

week. The only fear that often stops us from spreading the good news is the

fear of being ridiculed by our peers or colleagues.

Recently, the children skyped a group of children from New Zealand to learn

more about the Christmas traditions of their country. I was so proud of one

child when she mentioned Jesus as the reason for the season. The school was

a public school, and just maybe, hadn’t even heard of Jesus. What a powerful

witness!

I pray that you see an opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus in the

coming week, month or year, especially at

Christmas.

God bless you all,

Submitted by Karl Klose

Year 1/2 Teacher

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A few words ………… By Terry Sawade

24th November 2015

The children will be transported to and from the pool by school bus. Thank-you to Peter Sheffield, Rose Jaeschke, Rachel Pontt and Sally Searles for volunteering as bus drivers for the week.

Year 7 Canberra

The Year 7 students, as well as the accompanying teachers and parents, now only have one week until they leave for the annual Canberra Trip next Sunday November 29th.

We hope all attending the trip have a wonderful time filled with memories that will stay with them for many years to come.

Annual Parent Survey

The Annual Parent Survey is currently ‘live’ in an online format. This survey was launched on Wednesday November 11th and parents are reminded that they have until the close of business on Friday November 27th to participate. Reminders to complete the survey have been sent to parent email addresses the school has on file on file.

Parents with no email addresses are able to access the survey through a web-link

https://www.research.net/r/Loxton2015parent

We thank you for your participation and feedback regarding the items listed in the survey.

Elections of 2016 Captains and Vice-captains

For many years now, the elections for the Captains and Vice-captains for the following school year have been conducted on the Friday of the week that the Year 7 students are away in Canberra.

This will again be the situation, meaning that

Dear Parents,

Special Announcement Regarding 2016 Teaching Staff

There has recently been a change to the 2016 teaching staff announced earlier in the term. Rachacia Doecke, who had accepted the 0.4 PE/Health specialist position previously held by Rebecca Loxton, is no longer able to take up the position.

Joanne Hondow, whose previous teaching experience has been at St Albert’s Loxton, has accepted the position, which at this stage is a 12 month contract.

Joanne is well credentialed and highly regarded, and we are very blessed to have her as a member of our staff for 2016.

Year 7/8 Transition

This Wednesday, November 25th, Year 7 students will be spending the day at Loxton High School as a part of their Year 7/8 transition program. This will be the second and final transition day these students will attend.

Smart-Start Financial Literacy

On Wednesday November 25th, children in Year 1 to Year 6 will be attending year level appropriate 45 minute sessions on financial literacy, presented by the Smart-Start team.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons for children in Reception to Year 5 commence this week at the Loxton Pool.

As was the case last year, these lessons are being managed by School Councillor and parent Paula Nitschke and her team of instructors who run an excellent program.

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From the Principal

these annual elections will take place on Friday December 4th.

On the Thursday prior to the elections, all Year 6 students will be presenting their Captain’s speeches they have been preparing and practising for a number of weeks.

These presentations will be conducted in front of students from other classes in the LIFE Centre, starting at 11.30am.

All parents, particularly those of the Year 6 children, are invited and encouraged to attend if they are able.

Class Party Day

This year, end of year class parties will be held on Tuesday December 8th. Parents are asked to refer to class newsletters and notes as to the format, timing and location for these celebrations.

Last Day of School for Students - Thursday December 10th

The last day of the 2015 school year for students will be Thursday December 10th. On that day school will finish at the normal time of 3.15pm as it is not the last day for other schools in Loxton.

End Of Year Service

The annual End Of Year Service is a celebration of the year that has gone before. It is also an opportunity to honour and farewell our Year 7 students, as well as any families who will be leaving our school community.

The newly elected Captains and Vice-captains will also be announced and presented with their badges.

We look forward to seeing all students and families at this very important occasion

24th November, 2015

Dates to Remember

For your information, below are listed some very important diary dates of events between now and the end of the school year.

Wednesday November 25th

Third Reception transition visit

Smart-start Financial Literacy sessions

Second Year 7 Transition visit to Loxton High

November 29th – Dec ember 4th

Year 7 Canberra Trip

Wednesday December 2nd

Final Reception transition visit

Monday December 7th

Year 7 Graduation Dinner

Tuesday December 8th

Class Party Day

Volunteer Afternoon Tea – 2:30pm

Wednesday December 9th

Premier’s Reading Challenge Award Presentation - 2:30pm in the LIFE Centre

Thursday December 10th

Final day of school for students

9.30am – Final School Assembly for year

End of Year Service – LIFE Centre at 7pm

Friday December 11th

Staff BELs First Aid training

Do have an outstanding next two weeks!

Yours in Christ,

Terry Sawade

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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

(Every Second Friday)

NEXT ASSEMBLY:

Friday November 27th

2:30pm in the LIFE Centre

School worship

Chapel services are normally held at

9:15am, every Friday in the LIFE

Centre. ALL WELCOME.

Friday November 27th

Chapel will be led by Pastor Mark and

Anne. The theme will be “John the

Baptist”.

Friday December 4th

Chapel will be led by Pastor Darrin

and the Reception class. The theme

will be “An Angel visits Mary”.

Prayer Corner

This week we are praying for:

· Paegan Timmins

· Judd Tschirpig

· Sophie Tullett

· Nyoka Viney

· Blair Westbrook

· Hunter and Yasmin Westbrook

· Charlotte, Molly and Ruby Wishart

and Miss Alana Fielke

Year 6/7A Teacher

Church Services

St Peter’s Lutheran Church

29th November 9:30am HC

combined

6th December 8:30am HC

10:30am

Concordia Lutheran Church

29th November 10.00am

6th December 10.00am HC

ELC News By Rachel Hentschke

Dear Parents,

Only three weeks left of this term, which will be jam-packed full of Christmas fun! The children will be learning about Jesus' birth, crafts, role-playing and baking.

Over the next fortnight we will continue our work on Body Safety. So far we have discussed and

drawn feeling safe and who our "safety helpers" are (people the children identify as someone that will always listen to them and believe them.)

This week we will be exploring how our bodies react if we feel unsafe. Next week we will be sharing a book with the children called "Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept" by Jayneen Sanders. We encourage parents to view this book on YouTube - just type in Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept read by Debra Byrne. The synopsis is as follows:

"Sir Alfred has a terrible secret. A secret that should never ever be kept. But who will poor Arthur tell? Who can he trust?

We also have the book available for you to view at the ELC.

ELC students 2016

We want the ELC to feel homely and welcoming. If your child is continuing with us at the ELC next year, please send along a family photo for us to frame and display.

ELC Monster Garage Sale

Saturday 13th February 2016

8:00 am -11:00 am.

$10 to set up a table and sell your items or just come along and browse the variety of goods on offer including electrical, bric-a-brac, furniture, kids items, clothing and homewares.

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Library News By Margaret Wormald

Returning Library Books

The return date for all student loans is Friday 27 November.

This is so we can do our annual stock-take.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would help remind your children to

return their books, especially those long-term overdue items.

Thank you.

Premier’s Reading Challenge Awards Presentation

We are so proud of all the children! Almost all the children have completed the Challenge—what

an achievement! Certificates and medals will be presented to the students at a special assembly in

Week 9 on Wednesday 9th December at 2:30. The special guest presenter will be Jenny Patching,

who was the much loved Teacher/Librarian at LLS for many years.

Former Students Library

Each year, a number of Year 7 students and their families, decide to donate a book to the school

library as a reminder of their years at Loxton Lutheran School. This year the students, who have

kindly donated a book, will present the books to the school as part of the Premier’s Reading

Challenge assembly on Wednesday 9th December. We sincerely thank those families who have

contributed to the Former Students Library and we know that students for many years will enjoy

reading the books that the 2015 Year 7s have selected and donated.

Book Club reminder

Brochures for the final issue of Scholastic Book Club for the year, Issue 8, went out last week.

Orders need to be placed by this Friday November 27.

Loxton Community Carols

We will be participating again as a Choir in the Loxton Community Carols, to be

held this year on Sunday December 13 from 7:45 pm in East Terrace by the

Rotunda (or at the Peace Hall if the weather is inclement). Thank you to all of

those children who have put their names down to be a part of this choir. We will

begin practices next week, during school time.

Choir News By Margaret Wormald

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Term 4 Roster

November 27 Sarah Rothe

December 4 Jayne Wishart

Please sign in at the front office for a 9.15am start. If you are unavailable please arrange a

swap with someone else.

Donations of fruit would be greatly

appreciated!

Jelly & Ice Cream …….. $1.50

Hot dog & Sauce ……. $2.50

Cheese extra …..50c

Please order on a lunch bag and is only

available at lunchtime.

For Sale

Frozen pita bread (6 in a packet) for yiros is

available for $2.00 a bag.

Volunteer Appreciation

Afternoon Tea

All the ladies who have helped me in the Canteen are invited to a Volunteer’s Appreciation Afternoon Tea. This will be held on Tuesday, 8 December, 2015 at 2.30pm in the Gazebo. Please RSVP to the front office by Monday, 7 December, if you plan to attend.

CANTEEN NEWS Wanted Long football / colourful socks.

If you have any long socks (e.g. knee height) that are no longer used could you please drop them

into Room 9 (Anneka Yard's 3/4 classroom).

Thankyou in advance.

Please Return your

Student Medical form,

Database Check form

and Payment Option

Forms to the school

office ASAP.

The KidsMatter Action Team would like to give each child an ice block as an end of year

treat (Week 9).

If you don’t wish for your child to have one, please contact the front office.

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6 Luther Road

LOXTON SA 5333

Phone: 08 8584 7496

Fax: 08 8584 5478

Principal:

Terry Sawade

Council Chairperson:

Nicolle Jachmann

E-mail:

admin@loxton-lutheran.sa.edu.au

LOXTON

LUTHERAN

SCHOOL

Website:- http://www.loxton-lutheran.sa.edu.au/

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Community Noticeboard

S.A. Junior Development Series Tournament

Berri View Lawn Tennis Club

When: Sunday 13 December 2015

Time: Matches start at 8.30am

Where: Berri View Lawn Tennis Club

Entry fee: $25

Entries Close Monday 7th December. Entry forms are available from the school office. For Further information call Georgia Zanavaras on 0403803548 or email: rivermozziestennis@gmail.com