Dear Parents and Caregivers,

INFORMATION NIGHT Thank you to all who attended our information evening last Wednesday 15th February and to those that were unable to attend and replied accordingly. I am sure the information from the staff was helpful and important in developing an understanding of what each teacher will expect from the students over the coming year. This ensures a positive start for the school year for all students. The time and effort the staff put into planning their sessions needs to be acknowledged and is an excellent example of their dedication and enthusiasm toward their teaching.

GOVERNING COUNCIL Thank you to the people who nominated to be on the Governing Council for 2017. It was pleasing to see that a number of parents chose to extend their commitment for another term. The Governing Council is always supportive of the school and the decisions that the staff make. It provides an opportunity for councillors to further understand the information behind our decision-making processes.

SRC Congratulations to our two Year 7 Leaders for this year in Megan Norman and Tyron Kassulke and to the students who have been elected by their peers to represent them on the SRC for 2017. I am sure that they will contribute successfully to any activities organised this year. I would like to acknowledge Vicki Johnson for her time and effort in coordinating the SRC.

MENTORING PROGRAM Our school mentoring began yesterday, with three mentors meeting their students for this year. We find mentoring to be a very valuable part of supporting and improving student self-confidence and assisting with their learning. Thanks to Marcia Gilgen, and Terry and Lorraine Marter for volunteering to mentor students again this year and to Monique Gillespie for coordinating the program.

HOME READING It was pleasing to see the large number of students who received their certificates to acknowledge the first milestone of 25 nights of home reading, particularly at this early stage of the term. The benefits of home reading and the flow-on effect of reading on student learning was outlined in the last newsletter. Parent support in encouraging students to complete their home reading is important and I would like to acknowledge parents who have made the effort to record and sign off on home reading in students’ books and diaries.

SCHOOL DROP-OFF

I would like to remind parents that students should be dropped off and picked up from the Dolan Street area of the school. A monitored crossing ensures that students are able to safely move from school. The Drogemuller Road area is not to be used due to safety concerns.

Regards,

Trevor Broughton, Principal

Diary Dates Newsletter: Issue: 3 week 5, term 1 Date: 1st March 2017

Principal’s Message

Cobdogla Primary School Cobdogla Primary School Providing a Caring & Challenging Environment

Principal - Trevor Broughton Governing Council Chairperson – Shane Nettle Web site home page www.cobdoglaps.sa.edu.au E-mail dl.0721.info@schools.sa.edu.au Telephone 8588 7131 School Mobile 0427403890 Facsimile 8588 7154 Our School Values: RESPECT HONESTY RESPONSIBILITY PERSONAL BEST

Thursday 2nd March Last swimming lessons Mrs Penno & Mr Hannas

Friday 3rd March Table Tennis yrs 3-7

Friday 3rd March Clean up Australia Day

Monday 6th March Centenary mtg 7:00pm

Tuesday 7th March Governing Council mtgs

Friday 10th March Hot Shots yrs R-3

Monday 13th March PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Thursday 16th March Choir Cluster Barmera

Monday 20th March Young Leaders’ Day

Tuesday 21st March Harmony Day

Attendance Data

Year Level Week 3 absent

late Week 4 absent

late

Reception 2 3 1 2

Year 1 5 2 4 2

Year 2 1 2 2 2

Year 3 9 3 5 2

Year 4 8.5 0 5 0

Year 5 5 0 15 0

Year 6 7 0 8 0

Year 7 2 4 2 3

Total 39.5 14 42 11

92.10% 91.60%

Governing Council

Meetings Please note the next

Finance & Governing School Council

meetings will be held on

TUESDAY 7th March 6:30 & 7pm

(Election of Officers)

School News

Cruz, Jaicob, Miranda, Molly, Ella I, Izzy M, Austin, Charlotte, Angelina, Olivia, Izaak, Ella B, Madison, Kaila, Jack C, Isabelle, Kiara, Lilly, Jonte, Sean, Adele, Corey, Tobey, Cooper, James.

SRC Members for 2017

Ella Ivanovic Cooper Klingbiel Lauren Bowers Caitlin Drogemuller Mia Johnson Max Richter Angelina Chliaris Ella Britten Corey Richter Riley Morrison

Back ups Alannah Locke Chelsie Wegener Sean Thompson Riley Johnson

School Leaders Tyron Kassulke Megan Norman

Clean Up Australia Day

On Friday 3rd March students will participate in cleaning up around our school district. We will begin our clean up from the school at 9am. Parents/Caregivers are more than welcome to join in. Could students please bring gloves from home if possible and make sure you have your hats. Thank you.

Easter Raffle

Our annual "Easter Raffle” is about to get underway and we would appreciate any donations towards our Easter Baskets. Ideas:- chocolate eggs, novelties, chocolate bars, small toys. Please drop any donations in the collection box in the front office by Monday 3rd April.

Raffle books for each student will be going home today. Please return them to the front office as soon as possible, sold or not. With each return of a fully sold book, students will receive a mini Easter Egg. More books may also be available. A class prize will be awarded to the students with the highest number of books sold. The raffle will be drawn on Monday 10th April during morning assembly. Thank you, Parent Group

Play helps children develop a positive sense of self

Play provides opportunities for children to have power over

what they do, what and how they learn.

Young children depend on the sensitivity of the adults who

care for them. They often have little or no say about what

they do, when they do it and when they stop. Their lives

are often organised around an adult’s schedule. Children

are put in and out of high chairs and cars, they are fed and

go to bed when adults organise it, they go to preschools

and often even dress according to adults’ wishes and

preferences. Of course most adults are making decisions in

the interests of the child, but in the eyes of the child they

may feel quite powerless in many aspects of their everyday

lives.

Play is different. In play, children have more opportunity

to make decisions. This is important for their developing

sense of self as it builds feelings of self efficiency,

competence and confidence. Play enables children to

express feelings and practise roles. Through play, children

also learn to negotiate the give and take of relationships

with others.

Attachments

Raffle books (please return by Monday 3rd April)

Important reminder

Re: Last Swimming Lesson Thurs 2

nd March, 2017

On Thursday, 2nd March, students in Mrs Penno’s and Mr Hanna's class will have their last swimming lesson. As this will cover lifesaving skills we need students to bring a pair of old long pants and long sleeve t-shirt/top to wear over their bathers. We are also in need of many life jackets on this day if you are able to help bring any/some along (where possible). Thank you.

Community News & Information

BERRI HOCKEY CLUB SIGN-ON EVENING -COME AND TRY and

TRAINING NIGHT

Are you children looking for fun fitness and friendship through a non contact sport? Try Hockey! Berri Hockey Club is having its sign on evening for the 2017 season. Where - Glassey Park When – Monday March 6 Time – 5.00 – 5.45 pm juniors 6.30 – 7.30 pm senior women 7.30 – 8.30 pm senior men All ages from under 9 to seniors New players always welcome If you have any queries please contact: Gavin McMahon on 85 822739 A/H or mobile 0419038962.

Barmera United

Soccer Club REGISTRATIONS

are on the 1st of March and 15th March at

the Barmera United Soccer Club from

3.30pm OR you can register online at the

website myfootballclub to secure your

spot. The first 16 kids to register will be in

the team, the rest COULD MISS OUT!

Subs must be paid by the 30th of April. The

RSA kicking off the season earlier on the

23rd of April and wants teams nominated

by 16th March. Call Tania 85881114 or

email barmeraunited@gmail.com for more

information.

1st March

$5.00 a bag!

Barmera Library Autumn Book

Barmera Junior & District Netball Club invite all interested Juniors to attend our trial nights for

U 13’s, U11’s, U9’s

being held on

Wednesday 15th March 4.30-5.30 Tuesday 21st March 4.30-5.30

Thursday 23rd March 4.30-5.30

at Barmera Netball Courts, Queen Elizabeth Drive

All juniors attending school this year, born 2010/2011

interested in Netta Skills are invited to register via Netball SA website, link can be

found on our website barmera.sa.netball.au & our Facebook page - Barmera Junior Netball

Training for Netta Skills will commence on Saturday 6th May

Any enquiries to Jodie Moore - President on 0418 800 664

or Renae Bourton - Vice President on 0401 804 545

We look forward to seeing you all there

Boat Licence Night at the Cobby Club

Monday 13th March 7pm start

$30 limited spots

Payment required before the night

Money raised goes towards

Cobdogla Football Club

Contact Tracy on 0427718064

Keep your kids smiling

Have you received a letter from Medicare about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule? The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider.

Dental care is FREE for ALL babies, preschool and most children under 18 years at School Dental Service clinics.

Call now for an appointment. Your clinic is: Riverland Oral Health Centre 10 Maddern Street Berri (corner Hepworth& Maddern) Phone: 8580 2700

SA Dental Service

Community News & Information

Come and support the

Cobdogla Football Club

CAR BOOT SALE

Saturday 11th March

8:30am start

Cobby Footy Oval

$10 car if you would like a stall

Please contact Tracy 0427 718 064

for more info