Gawler & District College B-12

A Message from Julie

Junior School

NEWSLETTER

TERM 2, WEEK 1

April 2019

“The beautiful thing about learning is that

no-one can take it away from you.”

B. B. King.

DIARY DATES………

WEEK 2

Junior School Photo Day

Tuesday 7th May

Photo Catch Up Day

Friday 10th May

Ph. (08) 8522 2622 Barnet Road, Evanston,

South Australia 5116

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Thursday 9th May

Friday 10th May

Welcome back to all of our families and students. We hope that you feel refreshed and re-energised

for a great term ahead. Communication between school and home We aim to continually create ways to effectively provide information and to improve communication with families using a range of different communication strategies. Our classes are now sharing current information through their class Dojo /Seesaw apps along with termly newsletters. In addition to this we have our B-12 Newsletters to keep you up to date with whole school events. This term we will re-introduce our regular Junior School newsletter focusing on what’s happening in our sub -school. Our Junior School newsletter will now be published and distributed to families on a regular basis. JS Newsletters will be sent home on Mondayof Weeks 1, 3, 6 and 9. Please feel free to provide any feedback on our sources of communication. Mother’s Day Stall- Junior School Fundraising Event We are so excited to be offering a Mother’s Day stall for our children. There are over 260 beautiful gifts for sale. All gifts have been affectionately cellophane wrapped and decorated with colourful ribbons for that someone special on Mother’s Day. Each class will be allocated a time to visit the Activity Room to choose and purchase their special gifts. Gifts range from $2 to $15. We encourage the children to bring their money in an envelope, zip-lock bag or purse/wallet. We will be offering it on Friday as a catch-up day too. Your support is gratefully appreciated. Calendar Events We have a number of special events happening this term including National Simultaneous Story time with a special recess, Posit ive Parenting workshops, Book Fair, VIP Day, Special Lunch, Disco and Decorate Your Donut Day. Attached to the newsletter is our Term 2 Calendar for you to display and refer to at home. Attendance We have had a great start to the year. We believe attendance at school is important for students to get the most from their education and life success. Please remember to contact the school or your child’s classroom teacher if your child is going to be absent. If you require some support with getting your child to school each day please come and see me as I am more than happy to assist. Thank you for support. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or suggestions. My door is always open. Kind Regards,

Julie Stockdale- Head of Junior School

WEEK 3

NAPLAN begins

For Years 3, 5, 7 & 9.

Welcome to the new term.

As always, Literacy and in particular Reading has a strong focus this term. Teachers will be

receiving support from leadership and SSO staff to implement the best possible literacy

programs founded on best practice as recommended by the Department of Education.

We are continuing to work towards our Premier Reading Challenge medals. You can help

by encouraging your child to read at home and add to their list. If you would like your

child to have a PRC reading log at home, please ask your child’s teacher for a copy.

Special events to look out for this term include NAPLAN and National Simultaneous Story

Time.

This year’s Book Week theme is ‘Reading is my secret power’. Book week is held in Week 4

of Term 3. Kerryl Dale

R-6 Literacy Coordinator

Here are the students who have achieved 100% attendance in Term 1.

100% Attendance Term 1

Mrs Adams Iesha F, Sofia K, Elaina M & David N

Miss Peta Sophia P, Oakley T &Phoenix V

Mrs Coomber & Mrs Hawkes Hailey B, Hope H & Tainn W

Mrs McCarthy Gabrielle B, Tyesan C, Maxx J, Jacob L, Charlee S & Liv V

Miss Georgie Alba C, Katelyn E, Gemma H, Imogen O & Destiny W

Mrs Selway William B, Sophie B, Elyse F, Leon L & Neytiri V

Ms Rischmueller Lilly H, Kara M, Anjali S & Domenic T

Mr Brooks Brett B, Joseph J, Chiara O & Lachlan T

Ms Valley Sienna B, Justin B & Kalyn F

Mrs Miller Paige B, Blake H, Ken L, Lucas H, Tubiyas H & Nikkita W

Mr Singh & Ms Annie Johnny A & Bella-Rose W

Mr Ian Layla A & Noah H

[ Attendance 2019 ] Term 1

Class Average Improvement

Miss Georgie 91% -3%

Mrs Selway 85% -2%

Mrs Hawkes/Mrs Coomber 90% -1%

Mrs Adams 91% -3%

Miss Peta 90% -1%

Mrs McCarthy 94% 0%

Mrs Rischmueller 93% +1%

Mr Brooks 89% -3%

Ms Valley 90% -1%

Mrs Miller 92% -1%

Miss Annie/Mr Singh 87% 1%

Mr Craig 84% 0%

Whole School 90% -2%

Let’s continue to work together for 93% attendance!

[ Attendance 2019 ] Weeks 1 –8, Term 1

Class Average

Miss Georgie 93%

Mrs Selway 87%

Mrs Hawkes & Mrs Coomber 91%

Mrs Adams 93%

Miss Peta 91%

Mrs McCarthy 94%

Mrs Rischmueller 92%

Mr Brooks 92%

Ms Valley 91%

Mrs Miller 93%

Miss Annie & 86%

Mr Craig 84%

Whole School 92%

Let’s continue to work together for 93% attendance!

Natalea Jenkins R-6 Student Wellbeing Leader

Junior School Fundraising Mother’s Day

Stall

Great gifts for Mums,

Grandmas or a

special person

Gifts from $2.00

to $15.00 (GST Free)

Classes will be allocated a time

for purchasing their gifts.

Please remember your money on Thursday to ensure your Mum, Grandmother or special

someone wakes up with a smile on their face on Sunday morning!

THURSDAY 9 MAY 2019

And Friday 10 May (pending availability)

MOTHER’S DAY STALL