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STRADBROKE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor, SA 5073

Excellence and Achievement in a Supportive School Environment Principal: Anne Lamont

Telephone: 8337 2861/8337 5349 Student Absence Ph: 8365 5621

Fax: 8337 0041

email: dl.0923.info@schools.sa.edu.au

website: www.stradsch.sa.edu.au

Out of School Hours Care: 8365 5677

Director: Rebecca MacQueen

CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

4th

May, 2017

TERRIFIC KIDS

At the end of last term the winners of the Term 1 Kiwanis Terrific Kids

Award were announced.

A Terrific Kid needs to be:

THOUGHTFUL ENTHUSIASTIC RESPECTFUL

RESPONSIBLE INFLUENTIAL FRIENDLY

IMPECCABLE CARING

These qualities align really closely with the characteristics and attitudes of

the IB Learner Profile. The characteristics we expect IB students to display

are those of a person who is an inquirer, knowledgeable, courageous, a

thinker, a communicator, open minded, balanced, principled, reflective and

caring.

The attitudes supporting these characteristics are appreciation,

commitment, confidence, cooperation, curiosity, creativity, empathy,

enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and tolerance.

Congratulations to Myungin Kim and Dominique Van Zyl, they are

outstanding ambassadors for our school and they approach all aspects of

school life in a balanced, considerate and enthusiastic manner.

CATHY KEPA’S KOREAN EXCHANGE ADVENTURE

During the April school holidays I had the great fortune to visit South Korea

as part of the APCEIU teacher exchange program. Throughout my stay I was

in awe of this beautiful country and of all the wonderful people I met. It is

an experience I will never forget.

Mr Sim Sangoh, spent three weeks teaching at Stradbroke School in

February and living with my family in the Adelaide Hills; was my Korean

teaching partner and host. I stayed with Mr Sim, who lives on the 13th

storey of one of many apartment buildings in the city of Chechon, which is

about a three-hour drive from Seoul. Mr Sim and his wife Emma were the

most gracious, kind hosts and I thoroughly enjoyed staying with them and

their two small daughters Yun Seo and Min Seo. With Mr Sim and Emma I

learnt so much about Korean culture and history; ate the most delicious

Korean foods and travelled all over the South Korean peninsula. I really was

spoilt. The school I taught at with Mr Sim was Eosangcheon Elementary

School which is a small country school with a total of 36 students from

Kindergarten through to Year 6. It is nestled at the base of a huge mountain

2017

MAY

Mon 1st

Term 2 begins 8.50am

Fri 5th

R-2 Assembly 9am

Tu 9th

– Th 11th

Yr 3, 5 & 7 NAPLAN

Fri 12th

Yr 3-7 Assembly 9am

Tues 16th

Yr 3/4 & Yr 4 Recorder Concert

6pm

Fri 19th

R-2 Assembly 9am

Fri 26th

R-7 Assembly 9am

Fri 26th

School Disco, Rehn Hall

R-3: 5.30pm, Yr 4-7: 7pm

JUNE

Fri 2nd

R-2 Assembly 9am

Fri 2nd

Volunteer RAN Training 9-11am

Mon 5th

Principal’s Tour 9.30am

Fri 9th

Yr 3-7 Assembly 9am

Mon 12th

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tues 13th

& Wed

14th

PUPIL FREE DAYS

2017

Pupil Free Days

Tues 13 & Wed 14 June

Monday 14 August

Friday 27 October

School Closure Day – Royal Adelaide Show

Friday 1 September

Sports Days

R-2: Thursday 9 November

Yr 3-7: Friday 10 November

Yr 3/4 & Yr 4

Recorder Concert

Tuesday 16th May, 6pm

Music Suite

NAPLAN testing

Starting week 2

Tuesday 9th

– Friday 12th

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range where most of the children live. Every morning two

school buses drive up into the mountains to collect the

children and then drop them off in the evening.

The schools motto of ‘dream, hope and be happy’ really

reflects the character of the school as it was a very happy

learning environment. I felt welcome the minute I arrived and

was made to feel so much at home by the delightful staff and

students, even although I only confidently spoke two words

of Korean! On arrival at the school, a huge ‘Welcome

Catherine Kepa’ banner hanging across the entrance gates

greeted me and with

every day there was

continued celebration

of my visit. While at

Eosangcheon

Elementary School I

was involved in many

and varied classroom

observations; teaching

at all year levels; staff

meetings and teacher

training sessions. Again,

I learned so much in

such a short time.

Although I found so many similarities between Korean and

Australian schools, some differences that really stood out to

me included the custom of removing outdoor shoes, leaving

them in special lockers and wearing slippers indoors (I was

always flustering around trying to get my shoes on and off

quickly but with little success); the enormous, delicious and

healthy lunches cooked and served in the school cafeteria to

all staff and students (students eat with their teacher and will

only start their meals once the teacher has had their first

spoonful of food); no bells or music when it is time for school

to start or after lunch break (children are expected to be

aware of the time and come into the classroom

independently and punctually); no cleaners for the

classrooms (the children are rostered to do this); and finally,

all teachers and children would stand up and bow to the

Principal whenever she entered the room. In fact I bowed so

deeply on my first meeting with the Principal she told Mr Sim

to tell me to relax.

To live and work in Korea has been a wonderful experience

and one that I am very grateful for. It will now act as a

catalyst for further activities between Mr Sim and myself and

students from both Stradbroke and Eosangcheon Schools.

Cathy Kepa, Year 3 Teacher

NAPLAN

On Tuesday 9th

May, Wednesday 10th

May & Thursday 11th

May students in Year 3, 5 and 7 will sit the NAPLAN – The

National Assessment Program Literacy & Numeracy tests. It is

important on these days that all Year 3, 5 & 7 students are in

class and ready to begin their tests by 9.00am.

The NAPLAN tests are given Australia wide on the same day

under the same conditions and regulations. If for any reason,

parents/caregivers believe their child needs to be withdrawn

from these tests please contact Greg Johnston.

NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four areas of:

• Reading

• Writing

• Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and

punctuation)

• Numeracy.

A NAPLAN report will be issued later in the year (late term 3

or early term 4). The same report format is used for every

student in Australia.

STRADBROKE RECYLCLED

A second-hand uniform stall will be held in Week 5 on Friday

2nd

June from 8.30-9.30am in the quad. Items are available for

a gold-coin donation unless otherwise marked.

Donations of uniform items that:

• are clean

• have the school logo

• have name tags removed and

• are in good condition

may be left in the hamper outside the Finance Office in the

Koonga building. Donations are gratefully received and all

proceeds go to the school.

YEAR 8 TRANSITION

A reminder that all ED176 - Registration of Interest for

placement in year 8 forms need to be returned to the class

teacher no later than Friday 19th

May 2017.

If your child is attending a non-government secondary school

for year 8, section five on the ED176 form needs to be

completed. Please remember to sign and date the section six

declaration. If you require another copy of the form, please

see Anona or Kathy in the Front Office.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2018

Our vacancies in Reception for 2018 are filling fast. If you

have children already at Stradbroke and you have a pre-

schooler beginning school next year please contact the front

office and collect an enrolment form. Places are only reserved

when an official enrolment form is completed.

SA PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARDS

Nominations are now open for

the SA Public Education Awards.

The SA Public Education Awards

recognise, reward and celebrate

the contributions of staff in our

public schools and preschools,

and provide the opportunity for families and the community

to show appreciation for an education professional.

People who feel appreciated are more positive about

themselves and their ability to contribute. This results in a

confident, productive workforce and the best possible

outcomes for our children and young people.

For more information on categories and eligibility, or to

nominate a staff member visit: www.decd.sa.gov.au/awards

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All staff nominated by parents/community members are

notified and then invited to apply for an award. Nominations

for all categories close on Wednesday 31st

May.

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 19th

MAY 2017

Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously

starts talking about walking!

Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our

transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part

of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking

all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite

easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s

daily routine.

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more

by:

• Walking with them the whole way to school

• If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop

and get on at the next stop

• If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away

from the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps

them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart

disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It

also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe

ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Remember, Active Kids Are Healthy Kids so get planning your

own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 19 May

2017

For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

EARLY MORNING ARRIVAL

Students are allowed to start arriving at school from 8:30am.

Students who arrive before 8:30am must be booked into Kids’

Zone. Students who are on the school grounds before 8.30am

will be taken to Kids’ Zone and families will be sent an invoice.

This is duty of care issue as there are no teachers on duty

prior to 8:30am.

Classrooms will be opened at 8:40am and students may enter

the buildings to put away their bags, talk to the teacher and

get organised for the day. Music is played at 8:48am followed

by a siren at 8.50am indicating that classes are commencing

and all students need to be in their classrooms ready to start.

RESOURCE CENTRE

Thank you to families for returning books that were borrowed

for the holiday break. All books borrowed last term are now

due back and will be marked overdue on the computer

system (as loans are for two weeks only). If you need a title

extended, please bring the book into the Resource Centre so

we can re-scan it for you. We hope you enjoyed some holiday

reading.

Thank you,

Resource Centre Staff

CANTEEN

Welcome to term 2, I hope everyone enjoyed the school

holidays.

CANTEEN MENU: The term 2 and 3 menu has been added to

the Skoolbag App and the schools website. With the winter

months upon us, we have reintroduced WEDGES, PASTA

WITH BOLOGNAISE SAUCE, NUGGETS AND WEDGES PACKS (2 sizes), FISH FILLET AND WEDGES, and BURGER AND WEDGES

PACKS. We have deleted the summer items such as fruit salad

and Slushy until Term 4.

FRIDAY TREAT: We will be offering FRIED RICE as a FRIDAY

treat both 5th

May and 12th

May, over the counter at recess

$1-00 per cup or as a lunch order $4-00. (Does NOT contain

egg or bacon).

ICEBLOCK WINTER TREAT: We will be selling the "LARGE

LEMON CALIPO" and "CHOC SHAKY SHAKE" that are left over

from the movie night. $2-50 each until all sold out. These can

be included as a lunch order or over the counter.

LUNCH ORDERS: Please label all bags clearly with your child's

name and class and one item per bag. For multiple siblings,

please put ALL orders together in one class crate with the

relevant money, this is much easier for processing rather than

chasing up different rooms looking for the money. Any

change will be sent to the eldest child unless stated

otherwise.

VOLUNTEERS: If anyone would like to help in the canteen,

please pop in and add your name to the roster. We provide

you with tea, coffee, lunch and it’s a great way to meet other

parents.

Thank you, Kate Majewski, Canteen Manager

TRAFFIC MONITORS

Week 2 am Tishan Rajakaruna, Leila Gheisar, Mikayla

Partick.

pm Rayan Bin Saroar, Joanna Papastamouli,

Emily Sargent.

Week 3 am Alesandro Beatrice, Montein Boey,

Hayden Le.

pm Alyssa Costanzo, Kristi O’Donnell, Chelsea

Capitano.

STRADBROKE AUSKICK

Come join the fun at Auskick

here at Stradbroke School.

Suitable for boys and girls aged

between 5-12.

Starting Monday 8th

May 2017 at 3.15pm – 4.15pm.

Contact Mel Sharpe at the school for more information.

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Issue 3 has been distributed to classrooms. All orders for this

issue need to be completed by Friday 19 May 2017. Just a

reminder that you can download the Scholastic Loop app to

order and pay for your books .

COME AND TRY EURO HANDBALL

Step into the world of European Handball. One of the most

dynamic and exciting Olympic sports. Master your speed and

agility, increase your throwing and catching skills and

experience the awesome feeling of scoring goals. Most

importantly BE YOU, smile and make friends.

This term, Stradbroke School is offering Euro handball to all

students R-7 for FREE after school.

Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative

designed to help schools to increase children’s participation

in sport, and to connect children with community sport. Each

term Stradbroke School offers a different sport for students

of all ages to come and try.

Sporting Schools aims to:

• provide quality organised sporting experiences;

• increase children’s participation in sport;

• nurture children’s lifelong love of sport; and

• create stronger links between children and local

sporting clubs.

European Handball

Tuesday 4:15 – 5:15pm Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm

Rec-3 European Handball Yr 4-7 European Handball

Sporting Schools will start in week 3 of Term 2 2017.

Beginning 16th

May and finishing on 28th

June.

Registration forms are available from Student Services.

Please Note: If you are registering your child for the Tuesday

night program run by Kids’ Zone and your child is not enrolled

in Kids’ Zone, a parent/caregiver will need to remain at the

session for supervision.

SPORTS

Orange Ball Tennis

Division 2 Stradbroke (3 sets 12 games) defeated Athelstone Blue (0 sets

2 games)

Daniel Lau, Joshua Wong and Hafiz Valiyff finished 2nd

in their

division.

Division 2B

Joshua Lepore, Jayden Lau, Zarek Fraser

RTC – Stradbroke Blue (2 sets 10 games) defeated St Peters (1

set 6 games)

Zarek Fraser, Jayden Lau and Joshua Lepore from RTC –

Stradbroke Blue finished 6th

in their division.

Kahlea Sweet, Bradley Sweet, Yasmine Toy.

RTC – Stradbroke White (1 set 9 games) defeated by

Rostrevor Blue (2 sets 8 games)

Kahlea Sweet, Bradley Sweet and Yasmin Toy from RTC –

Stradbroke White finished 4th

in their division.

Division 3

Fletcher Telfer, Jackson Kake

RTC – Stradbroke Blue (BYE)

Fletcher Telfer and Jackson Kake from RTC – Stradbroke Blue

finished 5th

overall in Division 3.

Jennifer Daly, Matilda Jewell, Jasmine Tran

Stradbroke White (2 sets 11 games) defeated Rostrevor (1 set

8 games)

Matilda Jewell, Jennifer Daly and Jasmine Tran from RTC –

Stradbroke White finished 2nd

overall in Division 3.

BIRWOOD FARM DAY

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE NEWS

Guest Speaker – Feresh Agahi Pizarro from the

Australian Maths and Science School

Feresh presented to the Year 5, 6 & 7s and taught us what STEM

is and what it means. STEM is an acronym for Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Some highlights of

the presentation were innovations about the following things; a

texting plant invented by Kaviya Kalyanasundaram, the no-drip

ice cream cone, the smart umbrellas, the filtering straw and the

can crusher. All of these were designed from the ASMS students.

Feresh empowered us

as she taught us the

importance of a growth

mindset that we are all

capable of by solving an

everyday problem to

help change the world.

By Emma and Leila- K3

. MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

Year 5 Exhibition - Help required!

We can raise awareness of wellbeing through the arts.

Do you work in the health or arts industry?

Are you passionate about maintaining positive wellbeing?

Are you involved in a sport or club that focuses on physical fitness?

We want to invite parents and members of

the school community to share their

knowledge and expertise with the Year 5

children! It can be an oral presentation to

the whole group or individual classes or it

can be a hands on activity.

If you are interested please contact Shae, Josh or Anna

(Year 5 teachers) or Sarah (IB senior leader) for more

information.