Issue 15 14 October 2015

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

ALYANGULA AREA SCHOOL We Learn For Life

Together Respect Excellence Courage Safety

Welcome to Term 4 and the final part of the school year. I trust everyone had a safe and restful break.

Last term we saw students participating in Tennis with Erin Bormann from Tennis NT as part of the Remote Schools Sports Voucher program. The culminating event took place in Week 10, with Redbacks versing Scorpions for the Tennis Trophy. I am pleased to announce that Scorpions won the 2015 Tennis Carnival. Also that week we saw MS1 represent Alyangula Area School at an inter school challenge with Angurugu School. We have 2 students who demonstrated sportsmanship and tennis skills during this meet. Those students will be announced at assembly this Friday.

This term we get to welcome two new teachers into the school. Mr Adam Siegmann who started with Year 5/6 at the beginning of the term and Mrs Pam Keating who will start with Year 3/4 next week. Both teachers are very experienced and will bring same new opportunities to the classes. I trust you will join me in welcoming them to our school for Term 4. A big THANKYOU to Miss Kaye for assisting in both these classes over the past 4 school weeks.

We have a number of events planned and coming this term, I encourage everyone to keep an eye on the important dates section of this newsletter as well as on Skoolbag. There are 3 major events happening this week alone. First we have Adrian from Flip n Fun with us this week working with all classes on Gymnastics. The students are having a wonderful time and also being challenged physically. This was made possible again by our use of the Sports Vouchers to bring sports not normally here to island for students to try.

Secondly on Wednesday14th October we have our Middle School students travelling to Angurugu to the Careers Expo. This is an opportunity for students to view a range of careers and trades etc. that are available on Groote Eylandt and think about their pathways for employment. In previous years this event has been held in the ASEC, but this year it is based at the Trade Training Centre at Angurugu School.

The third event this week is Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) in Maths and Reading Comprehension, with all classes from Year 1 to Year 9 completing their second test for this year . The first test was held in Term 1. As we look at results we will share these results with students later in the term. I encourage interested parents to contact teachers if you would also like to see these results for your child.

In a couple of weeks on Tuesday 26th October we have organised for St John’s to visit our school to deliver First Aid training to all classes. This training is specifically for students and will cover information relevant to them, their safety and how to help others. Please see more information on what will be covered for each age group in this newsletter.

Then on Thursday 29th October we will once again join the rest of Australia to sing as part of ‘Count Us In’. Classes have been practising the song which is an original song, written each year by a students from Australia. This year the title is ‘Gold’. I encourage you to have a look at the information on this link and join us on the day at 11am. https://musicaustralia.org.au/program/countusin/ Jo Jefferson Principal

“TOGETHER we, RESPECT ourselves, each other, school and community, strive for EXCELLENCE, show COURAGE in

all situations and demonstrate SAFTEY in all that we do”

Pam Keating Adam Siegmann

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2015 School Calendar—Term 4

Wk. 1 Students resume Mon 5 Oct

Wk. 2 Flip n Fun Gymnastics All week Transition—Year 9

Wk. 2 Preschool to Transition visit Thurs 15 Oct

Wk. 2 Assembly Fri 16 Oct Year 3 / 4 Parsons

Wk. 4 First Aid in Schools Tues 27 Oct Whole school

Wk. 4 Preschool to Transition visit Thurs 29 Oct

Wk. 4 Count us in Thurs 29 Oct Whole school

Wk. 4 Assembly Fri 30 Oct Year 1 / 2 Milroy

Wk. 6 Preschool to Transition visit Thurs 12th Nov

Wk. 6 Assembly Fri 13 Nov Year 1 / 2 Semple

Wk. 7 Early Childhood Swimming 16 –20 Nov Pre—Year 2

Wk. 7 Preschool and Transition Open Nights Wed 18 Nov 7pm in the Preschool and Transition classrooms

Wk. 8 Batchelor Outdoor Education Camp 23-27 Nov

Wk. 8 Preschool and Transition Open Nights Wed 25 Nov 7pm in the Preschool and Transition classrooms

Wk. 8 Transition Orientation Day Thurs 26 Nov

Wk. 8 Assembly Fri 27 Nov Transition

Wk. 9 Variety Night Tues 1 Dec Summer Holiday Spectacular

Wk. 9 Awards Assembly Wed 2 Dec Multi purpose room @ 8.10am

Wk. 9 Volunteer Morning tea Wed 2 Dec 10.00am school staff room

Wk. 10 Reports go home Wed 9 Dec

Wk. 10 Assembly Fri 11 Dec Staff

Wk. 10 Last day of 2015 Fri 11 Dec Happy Holidays!

2016 Students resume Wed 27 Jan

Scholastic Book club orders due back to the office or online via LOOP

by no later than Thursday 15th October

Tuesday 27th

October

On Tuesday of week 10 last term, Alyangula Area School was lucky enough to have Erin Bormann from Tennis Australia come out and organise a competition

Classes from years 3 - 9 competed all day on Tuesday and everyone performed

really well. The overall winner for the day was the SCORPIONS!!!

On the Wednesday, the year 7’s went down and had tennis matches with Angurugu school kids. Some wet weather spoiled the day, but the kids were still able to sneak in a few matches. Erin chose two ‘Best and Fairest’ recipients from Mrs. Copeland’s class and they will be announced at assembly on Friday.

Our students are all

having a great time

this week with

Adrian from Flip n

Fun Gymnastics!

Tuesday December 1

Alyangula Area School

Basketball Court

6pm for 6.30pm start

No food please

Drinks and glow products

will be available for purchase

Transitioning into primary school for 2016

Starting school is an exciting but also a potentially stressful time for

children and families alike. It is one of the key transition points during

childhood. All such transitions are known to be times of particular

vulnerability for young children, when earlier developmental and social

progress is placed at risk. A successful transition to school is important

for all children.

This year we hope to create a smooth transition for our new primary school enrolments of

2016.

Please see below our up coming dates for when students will be visiting the Early Years

Transition room. The purpose of these visits is for your child to become familiar with the

surroundings and some of the routines experienced in a classroom. They will also make

relationships with the current transition students which will offer them familiarity and

support during break times for next year.

Parents are not required to attend, however, there is a scheduled Information night that

we strongly recommend all parents attend to receive important information designed to

help alleviate any fears and misconceptions. It will also be a chance to learn what to expect

and how parents, teachers and the school can work as a team to begin your child’s formal

school education. There are two scheduled times to cater for shift workers.

Date Event Information

Thursday 15th October

Group 1 – 9:00-10:00am

Group 2 - 1:30-2:30pm

Visit the Transition room for an hour.

Buddy up with a current Transition child. Form a friendship and a buddy to refer to for 2016.

Parents do not attend.

Preschool students attend as normal. Developed into their daily program.

Thursday 29th October

Group 1 – 9:00-10:00am

Group 2 - 1:30-2:30pm

Thursday 12th November

Group 1 – 9:00-10:00am

Group 2 - 1:30-2:30pm

Thursday 26th November

8:00am-12:00pm

Official Orientation Day.

Parents do not attend.

All preschool students from group 1 & 2 attend this session together. Afternoon group finishes after this Orientation event. Families need to arrange pick up after 12pm. Please let Danielle Slocombe know if your child will be going to Day-Care afterwards.

Please pack children a healthy snack for recess and a piece of fruit for brain break.

Wednesday 18th & Wednesday 25th November.

7pm both nights

Parent Information night.

Learn what to expect and a time to ask questions.

If unable to attend an information pack will be available for all parents .

Parents only to attend. Please leave children at home.

Two dates available to cater for shift workers. Both nights will be hosting the same information.

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