Senior Unit Update Week 2 Term 3

Week 2 is here and it is a busy week in the Senior Unit. There is work to be done and also other events that are happening in the school

Crows Visit 

The Adelaide Crows football club had representatives come to our school today to talk about "positive reflection." This continued on from their visit a couple years ago when they talked to us about "Growing with Gratitude"
Discussion was on - positive places which included home, friends, school, sports field and dreams (dare to).
It was great to have them come and share their ideas on how we can stay positive in all our reflections.



Christian Studies
This term we are looking at Jesus and his life. We are going to investigate aspects of his life and also the stories he told. It will be a great opportunity to learn about his life and when and how he lived.
Focus points
- major events in Jesus's life
- parables he told
- the prophecies about Jesus
- how he was the fulfilment of God's plan.

Curious Unit of Inquiry

Last week we started a new Unit of Inquiry and our focus is on Energy.
We are investigating energy and the first part is about energy in nature.
Our first assignment is to:
Create a mini-documentary/oral information report on an energy in nature.
Include in your presentation
- Type of energy (processes)

- Explanation of the natural phenomenon 

- Effects of the natural phenomenon on the Earth and People

We look forward to seeing what is produced through this assignment and also finding out more about energy.

Culminating Thought

Trees are relieved when spring comes.

Whole School Update Week 2 Term 3

Whole school reminders/updates:

Emergency Drills

• This week we will be practicing our fire evacuation and lock in procedures.  
• If you are volunteering please remember to sign into our visitors book so we can ensure your safety too.  Click hereto read our Emergency Procedures. 

Zion Preschool children

• Visiting Immanuel this Friday 3 August from 8.15am to 12.30pm  They will join us for W&P and some classroom activities. 

Worship & Praise this Friday 3 August at 9am - Mr Semmler will lead us. 

Volunteers Training (VSC) for parents who want to volunteer

• Wednesday 8 August at 2.30pm or Wednesday 29 August at 6.30pm.  (Please RSVP to Jenny or Daryl)

P&F Meeting this Thursday 2 August at 7pm – in the staffroom – all welcome

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Day

• Saturday 11 August  9am to 5pm at Bunnings Gawler Green
• HELPERS NEEDED please -  to cook the BBQ and serve.  Log onto www.schoolinterviews.com.au and ender codectqbu to register your help. 

Scholastic Book Club

• Issue 5 orders due in by Friday 3 August.
• If your child ordered something from the first issue of Term 2 and has not yet received it - it may be the NO NAME ORDER still sitting in the office.  

Uniform – PLEASE clearly NAME / LABEL all your child’s belongings

·         This includes hats, rugby tops, jumpers, drink bottles, lunch boxes.  There are lots of lost items in the office with no name – come a claim!

·         Winter Uniform is to be worn in Term 3.   Children are expected to be well groomed and in the correct school uniform (wearing the sports or formal attire on designated days).  Click here to refer to the Uniform Policy. 

Uniform Shop open Mondays 8.30-9.15am and Fridays 3.15-3.45pm

Second Hand Stall open Tuesdays 3.00-3.30pm

Gawler Show Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August – our school will be having a stand and will be asking for some volunteers to help.  Please let the office know if you can help.

School Photo Day Wednesday 29 August – note the amended date (again)

Concert (for Junior Primary F–3) Thursday 20 September 6.30pm evening / Wednesday 19 September 12.30pm matinee

Student Free Day Friday 21 September (whole school)  (OSHC care available through Immanuel – please register your interest via Jenny in the office). 

Senior Unit Update Week 1 Term3

Term 3 is underway and there is plenty of things to do. Today we eased into the day as some people were tired after the holidays. We hope you have had a restful break and ready to get stuck into the term. Here is the plan for the week.

Uniform
Today we spoke about uniform as a group and stressed the importance of having the correct uniform for each day. As a reminder here is a link to the uniform page School Uniform
Our Uniform days are
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Sports Uniform
Tuesday and Thursday - Formal Uniform

Exception to the uniform are few and far between but generally comes down to
1) a Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
2) Doctors certificate explaining why

We look forward to being an example to the rest of the school with our great uniform wearing.

Conference
On Friday all Senior Unit teachers will be attending a conference in the city.
This is run by Generation Next and it about the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People.
All the teacher are looking forward to this conference and finding out more.

Picture Books
In literacy this term we are investigating picture books. As part of this we would like to have people bring in their favourite picture book to be shared. It will give us a great opportunity to see a range of books they enjoy.

Whole School Update Week 1 Term 3

Whole school reminders/updates:

Welcome back to term 3 – we hope you had a really enjoyable and restful break.

• Some staff are taking some extra leave so we wish them safe travels.
• Julian Helbig is on leave for the first 5 weeks, Pam Treasure & Sandra Lloyd are on leave for 2 weeks, Marianne Roberts is on leave for 1 week. 

School Day / Punctuality

• The school day begins at 8.50am.  Students who arrive after 9am are considered late and need to be signed in at the office by the parent / caregiver.   If your child is absent please ensure you advise the school by 9.30am (via phone or email)
• The school day ends at 3.25pm.  If you need to pick up early a note to your teacher in the morning is really helpful.   Phone calls to the office are welcome, although can be delayed if other priorities come along.  Please report to the school office and sign your child out whilst your child is called to the office.  

Uniform – PLEASE clearly NAME / LABEL all your child’s belongings

·         rugby tops, jumpers, drink bottles, lunch boxes

·         Uniform shop open Monday 9-9.30am and Friday 3.15-3.45pm

Junior Youth  is on a Thursday again this term - starting this week for students in years 4,5,6/7 4pm to 5.30pm with Emma Lange

Worship & Praise this Friday 27 July at 9am with Pastor Anthony Price

Immanuel “Auskick” – for girls and boys in Foundation to Year 3  (places are limited to 60)

·         Being held at Immanuel School on Thursday after school 3.45-4.30pm starting Thurs 9 August  (for 6 weeks)

·         We still need a few parents to help with these sessions – please let Daryl or Jenny know  

·         Please register by logging ontowww.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter code t6twg.   

Subway Lunches start again this week

• Orders in by Wednesday 3.30pm for lunch on a Friday Click here for an order form or see the office

Learning the Ukulele and Recorder

• Mr Hueppauff has provided some tips for learning these 2 musical instruments at home.
• Please click here to learn more. 

Diary Dates for Term 3

Gawler Lutheran Church Sunday 29 July 10am at school.  All families welcome to attend

Volunteers Training (VSC) Wednesday 8 August at 2.30pm or 6.30pm

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Day Saturday 11 August –Helpers needed please to cook the BBQ and serve.  Log onto www.schoolinterviews.com.au and ender code ctqbu

Science Week from Monday 13 August

Open Morning Tuesday 21 August 9.30am for new families looking at schools  

Book Week Dress Up Day Thursday 23 August

Gawler Show Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August

SAPSASA Athletics Day Tuesday 28 August

School Photo Day Thursday 30 August

Concert (for Junior Primary F–3) Thursday 20 September 6.30pm evening / Wednesday 19 September 12.30pm matinee

Student Free Day Friday 21 September (whole school)

End of Term 3 Friday 29 September

Term 4 returns Monday 15 October

Holidays