1. education
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Term 1
Week 5
Feb 27th
2015
Balaklava Primary School
PO BOX 108 29 Wallace St, Balaklava SA 5461 Phone: (08) 88621660 Fax: (08) 88621009
e-mail: dl.0477_info@schools.sa.edu.au
DIARY DATES:
Dear Families,
TERM 1
Year 6/7 camp.
Congratulations to our students for their behaviour and participation on our
recent year 6/7 aquatics camp. I visited the camp last Wednesday evening and
spoke with many happy students who had some new experiences and learnt
some new skills. A huge thank you to staff and parent helpers who gave up a
considerable amount of time to support our students in this exciting part of their
learning.
MARCH
Mon 2nd—Thurs
12th Swimming
lessons Yrs R-5
Fri 6th—PCC AGM
1.00 R.Centre
Fri 13th Swimming
Carnival
Wed 18th Tony
Bones ‘Bullying’ performance
APRIL
Thurs 2nd
Sports Day
School Captains
Congratulations to our new school
Captains, Adam Speissegger and
Abbey Bubner and vice captains
Tamika Gregory and Cooper Allen.
We
look
forward
to
their
contributions to our school in their
new roles this year.
TERM 2
MAY
Mon 4th—Wed
6th Rowland, Richards, Churchett
camp
Week 3 NAPLAN
ASSEMBLIES
Term 1
Weeks 6, 8, 11
Concerns and Complaints
Home-school partnerships are highly valued and we share a common goal- doing
the best for our students and developing a mutually respectful and cohesive
school community. From time to time members of the school community may
have a concern or complaint they need addressed. Every concern is taken
seriously and we encourage members of our school community to resolve any
questions or concerns early by approaching your child’s teacher at a mutually
convenient time.
If your child travels by bus, please contact the school to resolve any problems
early and we will speak with the drivers. If you do not feel the matter is resolved
or your concern is about a school wide issue please arrange a time to meet with
me. In most circumstances we find we can come to a mutually agreed resolution,
however if you feel your concerns have not been addressed properly you can
contact the Gawler Office and Kathryn Bruggerman our Educational Director.
The Parent Complaint Unit is also available for information, support and advice
on 1800677435. You can find more about raising concerns or complaints on our
school website or ask for a copy of our Grievance Procedures and/or How to
Raise a Concern or Complaint brochures at our Front Office.
Apology to Anthony Williams, one of the BBQ masters at
Meet n Greet, whose name was missed last Newsletter.
Sorry Anthony!
Tricia Joseph
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COUNSELLOR’S CORNER
It’s important to be connected and it is not
about having mobile phones and computers.
Schools can be a great place for adults to make
new connections as well as the students.
Here are some ways that parents and carers can
get connected to the school.
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Make contact with your child’s teacher and
keep in touch. Ask for help if you don’t
understand something.
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Check for notices that are sent home and
keep informed about school activities
through the school newsletter or check out
our Facebook page.
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Attend information sessions and social
activities at the school whenever you can.
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Make contact with other parents and
carers at your school. Perhaps join our
Parent Coordinating Committee or
volunteer to help with our Breakfast Club
or hearing students read.
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Take an interest in the school council and
consider joining it if you have the time.
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Attend Swimming Carnival and Sports Day
to encourage your child and their team.
Staff and PCC are always looking for
volunteers to help with organisation on the
day.
•
Attend Assemblies (see Newsletter for
dates) to see what students are doing
throughout the school
Working together is the best way to support
children’s wellbeing.
Cherie Cleary
WANTED
Can you help the II Club please?
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Microwave in good condition
Cooking utensils
Pots and pans
Fridge
Plastic cups and plates set
Cutlery set
Knives
Leah Chidgey
From the Pastoral Support Worker
Last week I spent my time on the Year 6/7 camp at
Victor Harbor, with 69 students and 10 other
adults. We slept in tents (some slept more than
others), spent a lot of time in the water doing a
range of activities, ate a lot, laughed, played a lot
of cricket, experienced activities not tried before,
talked, ate some more and basically lived in each
other’s pocket for a whole week.
You get to know people on a camp….you often see
sides of their personality that do not come out in
the normal routine of school. The “quiet” students
are not so quiet, the confident are sometimes not
so “out there” and there are students who have to
learn to fend for themselves with eating, sleeping
and food preparation. Camps are a great “leveller”
but also can be a great challenge in many ways.
The experience is invaluable in the student’s
development, and can often set the basis for
relationships and their development over the
remainder of the year.
One night I had the opportunity to chat to a few
young boys who were spending some “sit by the
tree” time…time away from the others to reflect on
acceptable behaviour. The conversation went for
quite a while, and we covered a large range of
topics including both school and their personal
walks. They had some very pointed questions, and
some strong views on a range of topics. But one of
them was about “following your passions” and
what that meant for their growing up. I
encouraged to follow their passions, provided that
the path was a positive one….activities that
positively contributed to them as a person and the
community (family and beyond) of which they were
a part.
Being passionate is admirable, and following your
passions is something that I really encourage.
Directing your passions in a positive manner is also
vitally important because it does not, and should
not, have a detrimental affect on those whom we
meet. We need to be selective in what captures our
passions, and choose wisely to follow the paths
that lead to a positive outcome for both ourselves
and others in our lives. This is not always easy, and
often, as adults, we need to “direct” our young
ones in the correct way. Hopefully they will listen,
and make the good choices. I hope the boys with
whom I spent that special time on camp, continue
to choose wisely….only time will tell.
Woody.
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MUSIC NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
PREMIER’S READING
CHALLENGE 2015
Diary Dates
Term 1
Week 7/8 Choir uniform fitting
Week 11 Choir assessment Tues 1:00 –3:00 pm
Term 2
Choir performs at Saturday Anzac Day ceremony,
Dawn Service—April 25th.(Last Saturday of the
holidays)
Looking Ahead
Term 3
Week 2 Balaklava Eisteddfod: July 31st, Aug 1st,
Aug 2nd.
Week 6 & 9 Festival of Music Adelaide Rehearsal
Concert TBC
Week 10 Balaklava Show—National Anthem
•
I have 1 place for a flute player to begin.
Please see Mrs Cottle. Lessons are provided
by the Instrumental Music Service at no
charge. Hire of flute is $78/ 2 terms.
•
Please consider having a kilt made for choir/
band.
•
I have a couple of choir books and CDs left
(Cost $10)
To give away
-an older style 2 stanza electric organ—see Front
Office
Bronny Cottle
UNIFORMS
Please note1.
black shorts and black skirts are not part of
the school uniform
2.
Long black pants need to be plain and not
leggings
2015 PRC will again be an exciting adventure
culminating in a special event for all those who
have completed the Challenge.
Forms are available from Mrs Cleary in the
Library.
Around the World in 221 days
1st stop
Japan
FLIGHT DELAYED
Unfortunately our flight to Japan has been
delayed as we are currently still boarding. We
need 20 passengers before take off. Let’s get
that reading completed for the Challenge and
begin our ‘Around the World’ journey.
Cherie Cleary
PRC Pilot
PCC NEWS
AGM
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Our AGM will be held March 25th Wed. at
1pm in the Resource Centre. Everyone is
warmly invited and most welcome to
attend.
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2014 Parent Reps please return your
report folders if you have not already done
so.
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Art smocks are available from the Front
Office for $12.00
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CHINESE NEW YEAR RMS 6, 7 AND 8
‘Kung hei fat choy’
To celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday 19th February the Room 6 & 7 children made red
lanterns with help from Mrs Rowland’s class and joined with Mrs Wood’d Room 8 children to parade
their lanterns and dragons.
The children show their newlymade lanterns
Riley leads the way for the Room 8 dragon
Aaliyah, Olivia and
Rhylee working on
their lanterns
Sophie shows Samo where to cut
to make his lantern
2015 GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM
Thank you very much to the 11 families who were represented and 7 staff who attended the AGM
last night.
Balaklava Primary is very grateful for, and to these parents for making themselves available to work
together in decision making and volunteering to support the school in its endeavours to provide a
quality education for all students at the school. Sincere thanks to them for their continued time and
work.
We thank all parents retiring from various committees for their efforts over the year/s and we look
forward to working with those continuing or commencing their roles in 2015.
Several committees would welcome additional members so please consider joining in for the benefit
of Balaklava Primary School.
Members are listed on the following page.
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GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM
Governing Council for 2015
Chair
Andrew Lane (1)
Sec
Catherine Karklins (2)
Deputy
Andrew Michael (1)
Treasurer Mandy Tiller(1)
Principal
Tricia Joseph
Staff Rep Marcia Nowlan T1
Grounds Rep Stephen Williams (2)
Bus Rep
Andrew Michael
PCC Rep
Tania Heaslip (1)
Canteen Rep TBA (1)
Fundraising Rep Catherine Karklins
Members Jhing Mojares (2), Kelly Leach (2), Anthony Williams TBC (1)
Governing Council still requires one member.
Finance and in particular, Fundraising, and Facilities, would certainly welcome any
additional volunteers. Please consider these valuable roles.
Finance members
Andrew Lane
Jo Michalanney
Diane Gregor
Tania Allen
Fundraising members
Tania Allen
Angela Battle
Jo Michalanney
Catherine Karklins
Diane Gregor
Trudy Redpath
Jodi Williamson TBC
PCC/ Uniform members
Tania Heaslip
Michele Davey TBC
Kelly Leach
Tania Allen
Catherine Karklins
Jo Michalanney TBC
Jodi Williamson TBC
Angela Battle
Bec Dixon TBC
Narelle Michael TBC
Trudy Redpath
Bec Allen TBC
Kirsty Williams TBC
Meriel Lane
Sascha Tiller TBC
THANK YOU
Grounds members
Andrew Michael
Stephen Williams
Carl Leach
Craig Allen
Hayden Battle
Anthony Williams TBC
Facilities members
Catherine Karklins
Tania Allen
Stephen Williams
Andrew Lane
Bus member
Many Tiller
Canteen member
TBC
GOVERNING COUNCIL
Meeting Dates 7pm start
TERM 1
25/2/2014 & 18/3/15
TERM 2
6/5/15
& 17/6/15
TERM 3
5/8/15
& 9/9/15
TERM 4
28/10/15
& 25/11/15
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SWIMMING
Over the next two weeks students will have number of swimming opportunities. The usual
Reception to year 5 swimming lessons will be held at Balaklava Pool.
On Monday 2nd of March District Carnival will be held at Clare. The main purpose is as trails for
the SAPSASA District team for the State Country Carnival. The organisers have made it clear that
only our very strongest swimmers are to be selected for this carnival and so the team will be a
small one. The team will be announced today.
The Riverton Carnival is on the evening of Tuesday 10th March. Over twenty students have
been trialling for this carnival and the team will be announced early next week. Best wishes to the
students selected for either carnival.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons for Reception to year 5 students commence Monday 2nd March and continue
until Thursday 12th March. Swimming carnival is on Friday March 13.
Times for each class are:
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9:00 Leichester
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9:45 Richards
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10:35 Churchett Yr 3 students
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10:55 Churchett Yr2 students(yr3 continue)
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11:20 Wood
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11:45 Russell
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12:10 Nowlan
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1:20 Rowland and Wells Yr 5
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All classes have 3 instructors for most lessons.
Student require; bathers, towel and thongs to wear to pool only (normal shoes the remainder of
the day). If required - Earplugs, bathing caps, goggles and asthma medication.
Students will change at school. Please ensure your child is dressed in clothing in which s/he is
able to remove and fasten themselves. Assistance will be provided with shoes and socks if
necessary.
Children will remove and put on their own underclothes but school staff can assist with outer
clothing if necessary (particularly with the very young students).
Parents are able to assist their own child to dress but will only assist other children with shoes and
socks.
Please make sure all items of clothing are named.
Sunblock is available at school; students are welcome to use their own.
Should be a great fortnight to improve student water safety.
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SWIMMING CARNIVAL PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 13TH MARCH
TIME
LARGE POOL
9:10
9:20
Churchett & Richards 2 / 3
Hughes, Michalanney/Woodroofe
6/7
9:30
BACKSTROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Year 4,5,6,7 only 1 division
9:50
Wells, Leicester & Rowland 4 / 5 / 6
10:00
Hughes, Michalanney/Woodroofe
6/7
10:10
BREASTSTROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Year 4,5,6,7 only 1 division
10:30
Churchett & Richards 2 / 3
10:40
10:50
MIDDLE POOL
Wells, Leicester & Rowland 4 / 5 / 6
FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIP
Year 3,4,5,6,7
Div 2 then Div 1 at each Year level
11:20
Year 3
Mixed width relay
11:30
Year 4
Mixed Freestyle relay
11:40
Year 5
Year 6
Mixed Freestyle relay
Mixed Freestyle relay
11:50
Year 7
Mixed Freestyle relay
Year 4/5 Mixed Medley relay
12:00
Year 6/7 Boys Medley relay
Year 6/7 Girls Medley relay
12:15
House Captains vs. Staff vs. Parents relay.
12:25
Assembly at the pool
Winning Team Announced & Presentation of Shield
12:35
Pack up and return to school for lunch
11:00 – 11:30
Nowlan & Russell
Rec/1
11:30 – 12:15
Wood
1/2
Full Swimming Carnival Programmes will be sent home on Thursday 12th March
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YEAR 6/7 CAMP
Heading off To Victor
Camp Balaklava
Greenhills
Adventure
Granite Island provided some beautiful whole
group photo opportunities.
What a handsome bunch!
Page 9
YEAR 6/7 CAMP cont.
Student articles will be featured in the next Newsletter
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WEEK 4 ASSEMBLY
Class Award recipients:
Front: Chris, Mikell, Malachai and
Ruby
Second row: Caleb, Shyloh, Karl and
Kobi
Third row: Jackson, Sophie, Chelsea,
Eboney and Cameron
Back: Cassandra , Brooke, Natthen
and Alex
Cameron and Aaliyah accept the Good
Manners Trophy for Ms Nowlan’s class
Tynan and Scarlett collected the Class
Observer award for Mrs Wood’s class
March 13th 7.30
Heartfelt and the Stillbirth Foundation are proud to present the first Australian cinema screenings of
the movie "Return to Zero".
Join us for drinks before the movie from 7:30pm (private bar), 8:30pm screening.
**Please note this screening doesn't have a director's floor talk**
Purchase tickets online at www.heartfelt.org.au/events (Ticketing is for general admission and there
is no allocated seating
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Congratulations to the following students on being selected to play in the
SAPSASA BALAKLAVA HUB TEAMS in SOFTBALL, CRICKET or TENNIS.
Softball
Tamika Gregory – Bva
Sianna Bond – Bva
Ira Pagadut – Bva
Lucy Dixon – Bva
Maddie Karklins - Bva
Alex Bousefield - Bva
Jasmine Barden - Bva
Haylee Donselaar - Owen
Emma Davies - Owen
Cricket
Tennis
Tyler McBride - Bva
Mitchell McLean—Bva
Liam Bigg – Bva
Jack McLean – Bva
Tom Michael – Bva
Jacob Battle—Bva
Tate Purdue - HCS
Ethan Brownlie – HCS
Jacob Chapman – HCS
Jayden Hendry—Bva
Craig Cross - Bva
Lachlan Groth - Bva
Bailey Arthur - Bva
Jack Heaslip - Bva
Joseph Mojares - Bva
Tyler Durdin - Bva
Chloe Lamond - Bva
Dylan Woods—Owen
Ben Mellow—HCS
Samuel Cummins—
Snowtown
Matthew Freebairn—Owen
Luke Freebairn—
Snowtown
Brayden Bird—Bva
Lachlan Hendry—Bva
Harrison Lemon—Bva
They will travel to Clare on Wednesday (11th March) to play
in the SAPSASA Summer Carnival against
teams from the Clare and Burra Hubs.
Marty Brice – Softball
Jo Michalanney – Tennis
Shaun Hughes – Cricket
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COMMUNITY NEWS
LOST
Purple silicon ID bracelet with silver
engraved name tag.
REWARD of $5 for its return to the Front
Office
Blake Simpson
BALAKLAVA FOOTBALL CLUB
SENIOR COLTS U/17 TRAINING
STARTS:
THURSDAY 5TH MARCH - 5.00PM
COACH BRAD MICHAEL - 0417743737
JUNIOR COLTS U/14 TRAINING STARTS:
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH - 4.15PM
COACH ANDREW MICHAEL - 0429633060
ALL INTENDING OR NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
BALAKLAVA NETBALL CLUB
Balaklava Netball Club
Change to date of 1st selection night.
Now on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30pm,
Monday 16th and Monday 23rd all at
6.30pm.
Balaklava Primary School
Wednesday 4th March
8:30am
In the yard near the crossing