LEADERS’ NEWS

Twenty teachers from EPS headed to the Melbourne Convention Centre for training and development on using digital technologies in the classroom. The collegiality and fun such a

diverse group of teachers experienced was the highlight, spending 2 days and nights together lead to many professional and social moments! We were able to fund the conference and accommodation from the Schools Initiative grant applied for by Sue Gaardboe, and staff paid for their

airfares and willingly gave up their weekend to up skill themselves in a new and growing area of the Australian Curriculum. “After going to the Digital Technologies conference on Friday, in one of the sessions (My teaching has become robotic) we were introduced to a robot called Dash & Dot. The thing that I thought was great about this robot was that it has coding programs to suit R-7. The other session I really enjoyed was called make to learn: we used little bit kits,

which are magnetic, to make complete circuits. I thought they were great, as a teacher (who has no idea about circuits) it was a very simple way for students to explore circuits in a safe way. If this is explored in R-2 classes imagine the things they could do in Year 7! “ - Alex Hatzi, Room 10 teacher. I am very pleased to announce Alex has won a permanent teaching position and we look forward to her being part of the EPS community for many years.

“I was really inspired by the conversations between teachers, focussing on how to embed digital technologies into teaching in other curriculum areas - from using Makey Makey to teach music to a digital storytelling app to create an identification chart in Biology.” – Sue Gaardboe

UniSA are seconding Sue Gaardboe next term to be involved in the initial stage of setting up an Innovative Learning space at UniSA's Magill campus. It's a really exciting project, and we are delighted she will be involved and they have recognised her amazing talent in this field. Sue will remain at Edwardstown one day a week to continue her work with Digital Technologies, and help implement new digital learning strategies.

DATES TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER

Thurs 8 Volunteers RAN Training 1-3pm Fri 9 DISCO R-2 5.30 - 6.30pm

3-7 7.00 – 8.30pm More information will be out soon Assembly at 2.15: Reception hosting

Mon 12 Kidsbiz for Yrs. 5, 6 & 7 Sun 18 Choir singing at Festival Choir

Mon 19 Growth & Development Yr. 5, 6 & 7

Tues 20 Rec – Yr. 2 Tennis lessons

Fri 23 Assembly Yr. 3 / 4 hosting French Day

Tues 27 State Athletics Day

Wed 28 Strawberry Fair Mtg 3.30 in the Staff Room

Fri 30 End of Term 3 Casual Clothes Day 12.15 Assembly 2.10pm Dismissal

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STRAWBERRY FAIR – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH

Week 7 – WEDNESDAY, September 7th 2016

Next week is Parent Week in Education, and we discussed opening classrooms to share the innovative learning taking place across the school. We have decided to delay the opportunity to showcase our work in digital technologies until next term, once teachers have had a chance to implement new learning. Suggested timing and sharing ideas will be sought from School Councillors at our next meeting. A reminder that RaN training for volunteers is on in the Resource Centre this Thursday, September 8th, from 1-3 pm. A certificate will be provided which needs updating every 3 years. This Friday evening is Disco night, and we look forward to some fun with our school DJs, Jordan and Sue B. A few surprises and prizes in store so buy your tickets now. Kathy Papps Neighbours are constantly asking us to monitor parking around the school at drop off and pickup time- please be mindful that some neighbours are blocked in by inconsiderate parking, and Mitcham Council has been asked to issue fines for illegal parking. Now the warmer weather is here a small walk or meeting on a street corner may ease some of the congestion. Please be aware that our SunSmart Hat Policy is now enforced and hats are available from the Uniform Shop for $7.50 or $13.

SCIENCE WEEK COMPETITION

The students in years 3-7 were challenged to think of a problem, and create a program which would enable a full sized BB8 to help someone. We had some wonderfully imaginative entries. Winners will be announced at assembly on Friday.

ROBOTICS COMPETITION Mitcham Plains Partnership Schools entered three teams into the robocup junior: RoboMagix - Isobel, Amaya and Lucas from Colonel Light Gardens PS Zombies R Us - Jack and Oliver from Edwardstown PS Legendary X and Y - Brock from Westbourne Park and Nick from Edwardstown. They were up against teams who had competed previously and who were very well equipped with robot blocks, lego sets etc etc. Our teams did a great job of sharing the lego and rebuilding the robots between each other's performances. The points were awarded as such - 60% actual performance and 40% interview and journal. All our teams performed very well - the robots did everything we hoped they would! Robomagix and Zombies R Us made it to the top 4 finals. The overall winners of the 2016 ROBOcup Junior Dance competition was Robomagix from Colonel Liight Gardens. The teams' performances have been uploaded to youtube as unlisted videos - they can’t be searched and only people with the link can view them. Nick and Brock - https://youtu.be/6bs9qcosIDQ Oliver and Jack - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/95i22lwoixp9j2o/AAAe0LvauK4gfyrKMx9_7_n0a?dl=0

Sun Smart Policy - HATS ON This policy is for implementation throughout the year when the UV radiation levels are 3 and above, which is always from 1 September to 30 April. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all children attending our school are protected from skin damage caused by the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. As part of general skin-protection strategies from 1 September to 30 April:

Children will wear broad brimmed or legionnaires hats which protect the face, neck and ears whenever they are outside eg: sport, sports carnivals, outdoor excursions, lunch and recess activities and lessons.

Children who do not have their hats with them will sit in a designated area protected from the sun.

Children will be encouraged to seek out and use available areas of shade for outdoor play activities.

Outdoor activities will be held in areas of shade whenever possible.

Teachers will use a combination of skin protection measures when planning outdoor events e.g. camps, sporting activities, swimming carnivals

Teachers will schedule outdoor activities outside peak sun protection times whenever possible. The UV forecast and peak sun protection times each day can be sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au/sa/uv/ ) or SunSmart app and/or widget (https://www.cancersa.org.au/cut-my-risk/sunsmart/resources/sunsmart-app-and-widget

Resource Centre News PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE Just a reminder to all students that the PRC form needs to be filled in correctly and returned to Liza in the Resource Centre on or before Friday, 9th September.

Father's Day Shop Thank you so much to everyone who helped out with our Father’s Day Shop! I’m sure all our Dad’s & Poppa’s enjoyed their surprise gifts, I know the children loved doing their own shopping at the EPS Father’s Day Shop. A special Thank You to Emma-Louise B and Michelle R for their help on the day and to the Yr 6/7 student helpers for their time selling tickets the week before and for their assistance on the day collecting classes. It just wouldn’t happen without all of your help. So a BIG THANKYOU to all of you, Rosemary M. From our school community, a BIGGER THANKYOU to Rosemary for organizing such a well organized shop. The kids loved to be able to shop for their special ‘Man’

PREMIER’S BE ACTIVE CHALLENGE (PBAC) Reminder- The last day to hand in your PBAC forms is Thursday 29/9/16 which is Week 10 of this term. Please put all forms in my black pigeon hole outside the Front Office. Congratulations to the 56 students have already completed the challenge – check on the notice board next to the Bookroom if you are not sure. Sue Boggiano

SCHOOL SPORT

SOCCER End of Season U11’s vs Parents With an unsure start due to the rain, and parents concerned about injury (to themselves) a great game was played. Excellent skill and determination, great blocking, good kicking and an awesome effort – Well done to the parents Kids , you did a great job too! Final score 3-2 – to the kids. NETBALL Thank you to all players and families who came to our Netball presentation morning last Saturday. Thanks to our Coaches for all their time and effort, Sharon is acknowledging them here in this photo. Thanks also to Sharon (from us), our Sports Co-ordinator for her continued help and support. Another great netball season at EPS. Don’t forget our last game this week!

BASKETBALL - Could players please return their note re playing in term 4 if not already done so please. This is important to team organisation. Thanks.

Netball practice fun……

not sure really who won?

FRENCH DAY Bonjour ! Our French Day this year will be held on Friday 23rd September (Term 3, Week 9)

The whole school can be involved in these ways:

French Lunch – Ham and cheese baguettes will be available to order for $4. Orders must be received at the bookroom no later than Friday 16th September (next week). Order forms will be sent out with children. Spare forms will also be available at the bookroom.

Students will be encouraged to dress in French theme on the day. This may be simply

wearing any combination of the French colours, blue, white and red (bleu, blanc, rouge). It doesn’t have to be all three. If they prefer, children may like to dress as a typical French character.

French Assembly – you are invited to attend the whole school assembly which will showcase

some work done in class as well as highlights of the French Day activities, such as a fashion parade.

What to wear?!! Possibilities include famous monuments, frogs, snails, poodles, baguettes, musketeers, artists, ballet dancers, fashion designers, Nicolas Baudin, the explorer, Asterix or Ratatouille characters, Tintin, Smurf, the Little Prince, Madeline, T’choupi, Barbapapa, chefs, characters from French fairy tales first written by Charles Perrault, such as Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and Bluebeard. A simple beret or striped t-shirt and scarf can make a French outfit. Our recent connections with Reunion Island, a French department off the coast of Africa, allow for a new range of dress-ups : chameleon, dodo bird, volcano, tropical fruits and island dancers. Perhaps a Renault car or a bottle of French perfume? It is always a very colourful day. Merci. Madame Lyn Empen

To Warren and Dean for behind the scenes….again removing the soil from soccer oval. Getting ready for summer cricket season. Good job boys!

SAPSASA UPDATE Basketball Carnival Early in the term we entered a team of boys into the Yr. 6/7 Basketball Carnival at Pasadena Stadium. They all gave it their best shot but were up against very skilful teams of big Yr. 7 boys. Well done to Lachlan, Chris, Elia, Cole, Charlie, Jaiden, Tanner and Luke. A big thank you to Sharon Van Kempen and Kareena Saava for coaching, scoring and transporting. Knockout Netball The girls travelled to Evanston Park on Wednesday to play Maitland Lutheran School for a spot in the Grand Final. Unfortunately they lost but it was an amazing effort to get that far in the competition .Well done Hayley, Tattiara, Lizzy, Jordan, Emma, Sarah, Tabby, Stephanie and Indy. A very big thank you to Tash Miller for being a wonderful coach and giving up heaps of her time to coach these girls. Thanks also to Kylie L, Moana K and Jo W for transporting. District Netball Congratulations to Lizzy who played in the City South District Netball team who came equal 1st in their division in the State Carnival. Athletics Congratulations to Bella H-M and Jackson H who have been selected to represented City South at the State Athletics Carnival. Also, apologies to Dom who came 4th in discus and was left off the list in the last newsletter.

Volleyball We entered 5 teams into the competition and 3 of them have made the finals: - Yr. 4/5 Girls, Yr. 6/7 Div. 1 Girls and Yr. 6/7 Boys. A fantastic effort! Well done to all the competitors:- Eleni, Sarah, Konon, Emma, Niki, Danielle, Ella, Georgia, Indy, Chloe, Chelsea, Becky, Damian, Noah, Jaxson, Xavier, Tyzana, Caitlin, Katelyn, Lila, Bella, Kiera and Anushka A big thank you to Dom and Karola for coaching, organising and transporting. Thanks also to Kylie, Tomoko, Jossi, Leanne and David for transporting.

Strawberry Fair Shed Open morning - Saturday, 17th Sept 9.30 -10.30 Pull up next to the shed in your car and unload your goods.

No 4. Strawberry Fair newsletter has also been published this week, please make sure you read it.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Oral Care Recycling Program’ Our school is participating in this great program. We have the chance to receive $1000 if our school recycles the most oral care waste before November 2016. Additionally, we receive $0.02 per recycled item. Please bring in the following:

- Any brand of toothpaste tubes, bottles and caps (please make sure all toothpaste

has been used. Please rinse the tube out but don’t bring in in until it is dry)

- Toothbrush and toothpaste tube packaging

- All toothbrushes - Floss containers - Interdental brushes and wisps

A blue recycling bin has been set up in the bike shed. We are looking forward to seeing how much we can recycle!!!!!

FINANCE NEWS Remember… new banks, therefore, new details to add if you pay direct.

For payment to: BSB Account Number Account Name

SCHOOL 065-102 10391492 Edwardstown Primary School Council Inc – Consolidated

OSHC / Vac 065-102 10391505 Edwardstown Primary School Council Inc – OSHC

BPOINT Payments – payments via the school website Please ensure you click on the correct button for either School payments OR OSHC payments. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. REMINDER ALSO – that outstanding school fees are overdue and now become a legal debt. Please see Glenys or Jen if you wish to organise a direct debit plan. - Glenys and Jen Finance Office

CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS FORM Name: email address:

PLEASE RETURN TO THE FRONT OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OUR SCHOOL WEB ADDRESS IS: www.edwardps.sa.edu.au Our school newsletters are always available on this website

PARENT FEEDBACK I WANT TO KNOW…. Your views are important to us! Please send an email to Kathy.Papps15@schools.sa.edu.au to ensure that we understand your views. HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE…..HAVE A LOOK, makes interesting reading! SKOOLBAG APP – This is a great way of communication. Please contact the front office for more details re this.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD - Cabra Domincan College Gala 7pm Saturday Sept 17th $60 per ticket Includes Cocktail food tea, coffee and entertainment

Cumberland Kindy – Playgroup Friday 9.30 – 11.00 Please contact the kindy for more information. 8293 7327

Plympton South Kindergarten Playgroup

Playgroup is an excellent opportunity for children who are going to be attending the kindergarten in future years to become familiar with their learning environment. The Playgroup will run every Friday morning between 9.30 am and 11.00am. (except the last Friday of each term) Fees are currently $4.00 per family per week. This is a donation to cover the cost of materials and utilities used. This is a parent run, unfunded program that is one of the management responsibilities of the centre’s Governing Council. The Current Playgroup Coordinator is Kelly who is also the Wednesday/Thursday Group Teacher. Please contact the site if you have any questions about Playgroup on 82935178. *Please note that the playgroup is designed for children that have not started at the kindergarten yet. However current children with YOUNGER Siblings are welcome!

ART EXHIBITION – JADE MARSHALL Please Support our Aladdin Set Artist and Purchase a ticket to her exhibition on September 30th Tickets available online for $20 https://www.rawartists.org/tickets/purchase/2044/306076