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2 Campus Drive, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159

Ph: 8270 4222 Fax: 8270 4773 ABSENTEE LINE: 8270 4222

Principal: Mr Shaun Coghlan Deputy Principal: Miss Rebecca Moore

Web Page: http://www.thieleps.sa.edu.au Email Address: info@thieleps.sa.edu.au

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TERM 4 DIARY DATES:

Week 4 Friday November 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY 9.00am – Parent Coffee Morning 12.00pm – Thiele Assembly in PAC Week 5 Tuesday November 15 9.00am – Parent Liaison Meeting Wednesday November 16 1.45pm – Parent Meeting for parents of 2012 reception children Friday November 18 9.00am – Parent Coffee Morning Week 6 Tuesday November22 2.00 pm – Uniform Committee Meeting 7.00pm – Campus Fair Meeting Friday November 25 Reception Transition Visit No 1 12.00pm – Thiele Assembly in PAC Thiele Disco in the Gym Week 7 Tuesday November 29 Aberfoyle Park HS Orientation Day Friday December 2 Reception Transition Visit No 2 Week 8 Monday December 5 7.00 pm – Campus Conference Tuesday December 6 10.30 am Volunteer’s Morning Tea 7.00 pm Governing Council Meeting Friday December 9 Reception Transition Visit No 3

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers, When I was young, I remember being told about the story of the Good Samaritan. I am sure many of you may know it. Basically it is a biblical story about a man who helps another man lying by the side of the road after he was beaten and robbed. Not unlike the Australian way of helping your mate.

In our school we have many students who like to help their mates, but unfortunately in a way that is not constructive. For instance, two students have an argument at recess and the issue is not resolved. Come lunchtime, a friend of one of them (usually bigger) seeks out the other child involved and uses standover tactics to threaten them to keep away from their friend. Another example: two students are arguing and start pushing each other. A friend of one of them sees what’s going on and steps in to help their friend and hits the other student thus causing a fight. How would you as a parent react to these two examples?

Nine times out of ten, a third party stepping into an argument makes the issue bigger. Quite often the third party gets into more trouble than the original two students. When supporting students with these types of situations, we use the following strategies:

• We tell the students that if they are not part of the problem, keep away.

• If they are concerned about a friend in trouble, make the strong choice to talk with or go and get a teacher.

• If they threaten, verbally abuse or get physical, they need to accept the consequences of their behaviour.

• As a school community we do not condone bullying behaviour.

• We promote resolving issues in a non violent way and using restorative principles in line with our school values.

I believe there is a bit of Good Samaritan in all of us. We need to teach our students what this means and not confuse it with bullying behaviour or helping your mate at all costs. Cheers, Shaun

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TERM DATES 2012

To assist with your planning for next year, the 2012 term dates are:

2012 Term 1 30 Jan - 5 Apr Term 2 23 Apr - 29 Jun Term 3 16 Jul - 21 Sep Term 4 8 Oct - 14 Dec

CAMPUS FAIR 2012

Are you having a Spring Clean at home or do you have some unwanted items you would like to get rid of, well now is your chance. The fair shed will be open on the following dates.

FAIR SHED DATES Sundays 9-30am – 12-30pm

November 13th & 27th 2011 December 11th 2011

What do we accept? ♦ Good clean pre-loved toys ♦ Electrical items & computers ♦ Household items & bric-a-brac ♦ Books ♦ Sporting goods

What do we not accept? Bike helmets / baby capsules / child car seats / any safety items / clothing / no furniture or mattresses.

Where is the Fair shed? Goods can be left at the Campus Fair Shed, which is located, adjacent to the middle oval, off Budapest road, and can be accessed via the Campus Pre-school carpark. We look forward to your continued support. Campus Fair Committee

CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP

Opening hours will be as follows:

• Monday 2:30-3:30pm • Wednesday 8:30-9:30am • Friday 8.30-9.30am

If you are unable to get into the shop you may order via e-mail at david@dzaustralia.com.au or over the phone 8276 8449 or you may shop at DZ Australia Uniform Solutions off site shop at: 3/ 588 Goodwood Rd, Daw Park, SA 5041

THIELE FUNDRAISING

QUIZ NIGHT On behalf of Thiele Primary

School, the Thiele Fundraising Committee wish to thank all the parents and friends who came

along to our 2011 Quiz Night last Saturday night.

Everyone who attended had a great night and congratulations to the Pink Ladies who were the overall winners on the night. Thank you also to Ray McGhee, our Quiz Master and all the sponsors who gave so generously.

A sincere thank you also goes to Trudie Blacksell, Bek Fletcher and Vicki Powell for the many hours they spent preparing for the night. Through their efforts and generosity of the parents $3000 was raised for our school. We also ask that if parents, family and friends are able it would be good to support these businesses with your patronage.

CAMPUS SPORTS DAY

Last Friday we held our Campus Sports Day. . During the first half of the day tabloid events were

held. For the lower primary these were fun events that focussed on participation and enjoyment while the primary students participated in mainly athletic events. After the lunch break, track events were

held. Although the day was a little warm all the students had a great time. Thank you must go to Chris Gent (Thiele) and Ben Searle (Nativity) and the Sports Day Committee for organising a really good day. Thank you also to the canteen workers who sold many lunches, ice blocks and slushies. To assist us with planning for next year’s Campus Sports Day any feedback would be appreciated. This can be done via email on

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info@thieleps.sa.edu.au or a feedback sheet that will be sent you on request.

PARENT VOLUNTEER’S MORNING TEA

Volunteers are highly valued and contribute greatly to the learning programs in our school and the Campus. On Tuesday December 6 we will be holding a special parent volunteer’s morning tea at 10.30 am in the Thiele Staffroom for all those parents and volunteers who have assisted us over the year. Shortly you will be receiving a personal invitation to attend.

CAMPUS PLAY CAFE

Play Café is open every Tuesday from 10.00am to 2.00pm in the Geoff Simpson Hall (just opposite the Campus Office). It’s a great place for parents to relax with a great cup of coffee and a delicious, freshly baked muffin or scone, while the kids play. (Coffee & cake just $5). Entry is by gold coin donation and Campus Kids caters to children aged birth to 5 y.o. with supervised age appropriate activities. Come with a friend, a group or just by yourself. It’s a great way to meet other parents or just to get out of the house! Campus Kids – Play Café, every Tuesday 10 til 2.

INSIGHTS WITH MEL & LEIGH

“We Will Remember Them”

In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

John McCrae (1872–1918) A year ago today I stood with Thiele’s year 7 students at Canberra’s Australian War Memorial. What a special and incredibly powerful place to be, especially the day before Remembrance Day. Being there amongst the individual stories, images and history, you could not help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and awe. Something of particular importance was allowing the children to make a real connection between the life they know now, and the courageous efforts that many young men and women gave in order that they may live in a peaceful nation. At the end of our visit we were each given a red poppy to place on the Roll of Honour. (During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. In soldiers' folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of their comrades soaking the ground. In the literature of the First World War a new, more powerful symbolism was attached to the poppy – the sacrifice of shed blood ). Some even found their surnames among the many, which was really special to see. In that quiet moment we paused to remember those who made an incredible sacrifice. So on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month please be sure to take a moment of silence and remember them…. “ They shall grow not old, as we that are left

grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years

condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the

morning

We will remember them.”

Laurence Binyon (1869–1943)

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MATERIALS & SERVICES CHARGES - 2011

To families who have yet to finalise payment for their Materials & Services Fees for 2011, I remind you that full payment needs to be completed before the end of the 2011 school year. It is Department For Education and Child Development policy that failure to pay these charges may result in the Governing Council making a recommendation to commence further debt recovery action through the EDC Debt Collection Department. This action is in line with Sec 106A of the Education Act and the Materials and Services Charges Administrative Instructions and Guidelines. I would encourage all parents who believe they may be eligible for School Card assistance to apply no later than November 18th 2011, which is the cut-off date for all School Card applications. Approved School Card holders will be exempted from paying the Materials and Services Charges.

MUNCH & CRUNCH

Vegetable Rosti This vegetable pancake makes a tasty and hearty breakfast when served with grilled tomato and toast. Cook it as one large pancake or make small fritters. For a variation, try using grated zucchini. Makes about 4 Serves Ingredients: 2 large potatoes piece of sweet potato 1 medium carrot 1 small zucchini 1 small onion 1 egg Sprinkle of pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Equipment & utensils: Stove and large frypan or electric frypan Mixing spoons Peeler Measuring spoons Grater Cup Large mixing bowl Pastry brush Fork Egg slice or spatula Method:

Wash your hands with soap & water 1. Scrub potatoes and carrot, then peel them. Peel the onion. 2. Grate the potatoes, carrot & onion – squeeze out liquid. 3. Mix potato, carrot and onion together in a bowl. 4. Use a fork to beat egg in a cup. 5. Add egg and pepper to potato mixture. Mix well. 6. Turn on electric frypan or stove. 7. Spoon potato/egg mixture into the pan. Flatten to make a big pancake or make several smaller

pancakes using spoonfuls of the mixture. 8. Cook over low heat 15 minutes or until underside is browned. 9. Flip the pancake over. Cook another 10 minutes or until brown.

Can add any other vegetables.

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