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The Power of a Simple Gift . We would like to participate in Operation Christmas Child. We are after donations to fill medium size shoe boxes. Some suggestions are; something to wear, something to love, something special, something for school, some-thing for personal hygiene. Please, no second hand items. Just items from cheap shops such as
Tooth brushes, soap, hair brushes, combs, hair clips, and hair ties Soft toys , rubber balls, skipping ropes, marbles, yo-yos, matchbox cars Exercise books, pencil cases, pens, colour pencils, chalk, sharpener eraser, pad paper, craft kits, stickers, caps, beanie, sandals, t-shirts
Would be good. These things do not have to cost lots. Please do not include the following, Items that melt or leak, food or lollies of any kind, anything breakable, anything that can scare or harm a child, any gambling related items or anything of a religious or racial or political
nature. We would like all gifts in by Wednesday 16th October. There is a donation of $ 9 per box which covers the cost of shipping and
helps other Samaritan’s Purse Australia projects. So we are having a causal day on week 9 Term3 Friday 20th September Please bring a gold coin donation. Let’s see how many boxes we can fill. For more information please speak to Tania or Judy.
TWO WELLS PRIMARY SCHOOL Term 3, Week 8, 2013
Demonstrating the values of Honesty **** Caring **** Persistence **** Respect **** Responsibility
Principal - Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown Deputy Principal - Ann-Marie Ellis Counsellor - Judy Sanders
17 Gawler Road TWO WELLS SA 5501 Phone: 85 202 277 Fax: 85 202 583
Diary Dates
17th Sept
Reception transition
Balaklava High Band
19th Sept
Gawler Districts
Year 7 transition
20th Sept
Casual Day
MP Assembly
23rd Sept
Mallala Museum
excursion Rms 4A &
4B
24th Sept
Reception transition
26th Sept
Whole School
Assembly
27th Sept
Sports Day
Last Day of Term 3
Early dismissal
2.05pm
Web site: www.twowellsps.sa.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Principal The extra long weekend and lovely weather proved to be a winner for many staff,
students and families. Many excited children have told me about their visit to The Royal
Adelaide Show, not sure if mums and dads were quite as excited!
Last Monday Garry Costello, the DECD Chief Education Officer visited Two Wells Primary
School with Kathryn Bruggemann, the Regional Director and Leonie Pech, DECD Senior
Policy Advisor. Garry spent time with me discussing NAPLAN results, intervention, the
implementation of the Australian Curriculum, support from regional and central office etc.
He also talked with the rest of the Leadership team, teachers and students about their
concerns as well as the positive attributes of the school. Leadership were not present
when staff and students had their discussions because as our visitors put it, ‘we want
honest answers’. Well we did get honest answers, answers that match what we believe is
happening at the school. It is great that we are all on the same page. One of the
comments that stands out for me from students was about bullying. Students told Garry
that although there are some kids that bully, they still feel safe at the school because staff
listen to student concerns and deal with the bullying. Students also felt that bullies had
appropriate consequences. This was quite reaffirming for staff as we have clear policies
and procedures that allow us to deal with inappropriate behaviour and look after the
wellbeing of all students.
Our Pupil Free Day was very productive for all those involved. Teachers spent the first half
of the day looking at student work samples to determine whether the student met the
relevant achievement standard as per the Australian Curriculum, and then determining a
grade of A to E. This process of moderating work is important to ensure that there is
consistency of teacher judgment when assigning grades to students. We will be spending
more time after school hours looking at the moderation process to ensure that teachers
are familiar with, and have a common understanding of the achievement standards across
the curriculum areas.
Report writing was another item on the Pupil Free Day agenda as well as report formats.
We talked about the content of reports and the need for succinct reader friendly
explanations of student learning outcomes. We also spent time looking at our report
formats and ways to align with the Australian Curriculum. We are hoping to have a new
format by the end of this term ready for term 4 reports.
At this stage teachers are still planning and programming using the South Australian
Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSAF) and the New Australian
Curriculum for English, Maths, History and Science. Throughout next year Geography,
Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business (Yr 5-10),Technologies, Arts, Health and
PE will be introduced. The grading system of A to E is the same for both the Australian
Curriculum and SACSAF. If you are interested in learning more about the new curriculum
please email the school (address above) and let us know if you would be interested in
attending a parent workshop next term.
Lots of exciting things are happening in our yard at lunch time. We have many activities
on offer such as skipping, Five a Side soccer, Treble and Bass Crew, Computing, Lego
League, Bay Blades etc. Lots of variety gives students alternatives to sport and/or hanging
around and being bored. It will be interesting to see if these activities support a reduction
of students in the time out room!
RECEPTION TRANSITION - REPEAT
Transition has begun for those children starting school in
Term 4. All children transitioning to Reception from the
Two Wells Children’s Centre will be going into Room 12
with Mrs Mel Warren.
Times and dates are as follows;
Tuesday 17thSeptember 8:50 – 12:30 pm
Tuesday 24th September 8:50 – 1:30 pm
If you are aware of any families who are enrolling
children at our school, could you please encourage them
to contact us as soon as possible if they have not already
filled in an enrolment form.
BUS
Thank you to all parents that have returned their
feedback sheets in regards to the bus. We are in the
process of talking to DECD transport about an extra bus
in the Lewiston /Two Wells Service area.
Due to road works on Germantown Rd between Dawkins
and Gawler River Rd the Link SA bus has temporarily
rerouted. All effected families have been notified.
SWIMMING WEEK – advanced notice
Swimming lessons have been scheduled for early next
term.
Years 3-7 Week 2 21st- 25
th October
Reception – Yr 2 Week 4 4th – 8
th November
The cost is usually between $30 and $40 per child. More
information will be coming home soon.
Year 7 – 8 transition
Students transitioning to Gawler District College for Year
8 in 2014 will have their first visit to the school on
Thursday September 19th. The second visit is scheduled
for the 7th November.
If you have not returned the Bus Consent slip, please do
so urgently.
Sports Day
We urgently need volunteers to help with the BBQ on
Sports day. If you are available to help even if only for
half an hour, please contact the front office.
Counsellor Deputy Principal
THANK YOU to our WONDERFUL Parent Club members
for another AWESOME Fathers’ Day stall.
Student attendance has continued to show positive improve-
ment with the following students achieving a PERFECT25/25
days for the first five weeks of Term 3—
Rm 12—Felix Lloyd, Jackson Starkey, Riley Starkey, Sophie
Zachoryj, Rm 11—James Pastuch, Maddison Shepperd, Trent
Toy, Hayley Walton, Rm 9—Charlene Boyles, Jay-De
Czerniakiewicz , Seth Greig, Kosta Kiahidis Nathan Ruijschop
Jack Seed, Rm 5—Jack Goodson, Milanee Lomman, Cameron
Macpherson, Charlotte Palmer, Kirra Robinson, Lachlan Seed,
Brooke Walton, Levi Winslet, Rm 6—Julie James ,Yianni
Kiahidis, Grace Lepley, Josh Scott, Deana Musolino, Nathan
Wells, Rm 8—Chelsea Mason, Alicia Arthur, Jayden Majetic,
Harry Robinson, Montana Wallace, Rm 4A—Ashlee Filko ,James
Ford, Ella Goodson, Despina Kiparoglou, Ben Mcfarlane, Rowdy
Mckee, Ashton Scott, Jackson Taylor, Zac Bristow-Smart,
Jamie Carter, Kurtis Ryan, Rm 4B—Kelly Baker, Zayd Cope,
Connor Cox, Matthew Fleming, Garry James ,Brianna Kaesler,
Jacob Palmer, Riley Plane, Jayden Cuellar, Kane Mason ,Zane
Mckay, Tahlia Presley, Chloe Slater, Taia Wallace, Rm 2—Kalan
Sevenhuysen, Taryn Sochacki, Sarah Walton, Troy Brandt,
James Richards, Caitlin Stewart, Rm 4— Kelly Andrew, Declan
Carter, Brendan Dangerfield, Michael James, Sampson Rawle,
Joshua Van Groen, Rm 13—Bonnie Mckay, Ayden Sheehan,
Cahill Velvin, Portia Barton, Rm 16—Chelsea Girdler, Brian
Mason, Will Nessling-Angus, Josh Plane, Selina Wells, Brayden
Wittholz, Tyrone Presley, Lachlan Velvin, Rm 19—Madison
Hoppo, Hayden Smart-Gillich, Jenna Van Haasteren, Carlisa
James .
Those who only missed a half day- Alana Cartledge,
Mikey Daly, Cameron Hoppo, Connor Mason, Cruz
Parsons, Tanisha Halwes, Yazmin Cailes, Trey Pearce,
Deegan Van Zoelen, Alex Daly, Seth Murray, Lachlan
Sochacki, Alex Hoffman, Dakota Cumminsm Cody
Pearcem Caleb Hagenbucherm Jade Hunt, Max Royals,
Jedd Cope, Mackenzie Cummins, Ivan Sparnon, Zali
Myers, Jessica Klapwyk, Amber Phillips-Gaudron.
KEEP UP THIS TERRIFIC RECORD
A recent article in the School Post ( SAASSO ) reveals a clear
link between absenteeism and literacy and numeracy scores.
For all ages, scores were higher for children who were not
absent. As children grow older, the more days they missed, the
lower their scores. This is certainly worth thinking about.
Better Homes & Gardens’ Jason Hodges has joined
forces with OMO to teach kids about the benefits of
getting dirty and the value of a green thumb! There’s over
$100,000 dollars of horticultural prizes to be won,
including a $20,000 school garden designed and built by
Jason Hodges with the help of the students. For your
chance to improve your kids’ school, simply buy any
OMO product from Woolworths/Safeway, save the receipt
and go to http://www.omo.com.au/win/ and fill in the entry
form.
OMO Gardens
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE – what an awesome
effort, the students at Two Wells Primary School have
reached the 100% mark. Everyone completed the
challenge, with some students even reading 5, 9 and over
sheets. Two students finished 17 …. that’s 204 books
since February.
Now that’s way fantastic..!!
OVERDUES – notices, informing you of any overdue books
will, hopefully, be sent out in Week 4 of Term 4. Please
note that your child{ren} will have been notified of these
overdues on several occasions prior to the notice being
sent out. Additionally, the library shelves will also have
been searched. If there are any problems locating the
item{s} please do not hesitate to contact me. There is a
two {2} week resolution period, after which an invoice for
the cost of the book{s} will be issued.
Your cooperation in these matters is very much
appreciated.
VOLUNTEERS – are an invaluable asset. They help out by
repairing, covering and bar-coding books – if that doesn’t
keep them busy enough there is always shelving,
displays, student activities {eg knitting, games}, computer
entry and much, much more. So if you are interested in
helping the school library out, while making new friends,
having a nice ‘cuppa’ or just getting out of the house,
please come on down. You will be most welcome, if only
for an hour. Thank You to everyone who regularly comes
in and assists – everything that’s happening in the library
is a result of a real team effort.
NEW RESOURCES – as a result of the fabulous Book
Fair during Book Week there is an abundance of new
materials being continuously processed for children of all
ages, reading ages and interests to read and access.
Wonderful.
Quiz Question ?? Who wrote the Captain Underpants
series ??
Anna CTM White - Librarian
Resource Ramble CPSW Corner
School Banking Day Reminder Don’t forget that Friday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit. For every deposit made at school, no matter how big or small, students will receive a cool Dollarmites token. The first token will be received upon the first deposit at school. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can then be redeemed for a range of great, exclusive reward items in recognition of their continued savings behaviour. Thank you for supporting the School Banking
program at Two Wells Primary School.
The Power of a Simple Gift.
The students are abuzz with an early Christmas
Cheer!! We are joining operation Christmas Child
again. Last year we were able to fill 41 shoe
boxes!!!!!!!! These were given to disadvantaged
children in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea.
We also raised around $350 by having a causal day
last year to help fund the cost of sending the shoe
boxes and supporting other Samaritan’s Purse
Australia Projects such as providing clean running
water to a village in Asia or vegetable plants to a
community in Papua New Guinea.
Please read the back page of this newsletter for
more information. Let’s help support our students
with this learning opportunity.
School Banking
LOST PROPERTY
There is a lot of clothing in the lost property. If
you are missing jackets, hats or jumpers,
please come to the parent Room. Monday or
Friday mornings before class.
Thank you.
Parents and Friends