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Greenwith Primary School
Newsletter
Issue Number 2
Address: 1500 Golden Grove Road
Greenwith SA 5125
Thursday, 12th February 2015
Phone: 08 8289 8100
Fax: 08 8289 7555
Term 1 – Week 3
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.greenwith.sa.edu.au
At the start of every school year we welcome a number of new staff to Greenwith Primary School. This year we have 5 new
staff members who have settled in extremely well into our school and their new roles.
We would like to introduce them to our school community. Please don’t hesitate to say hello if you see them in the yard or at
one of our school events.
Kris Batsiokis
Kris is working in 3 different classes this term for a day a week in each. Monday in 804, Wednesday in
406 and Friday in 802. Kris is a new graduate having completed his degree last year.
Natalie Michael
Natalie joins us from Elizabeth East Primary School where she worked for the last 10 years. Natalie is
working in 307 teaching a Year 2 class. We are really pleased to have Natalie permanently appointed to
Greenwith Primary School.
Tash Jachmann
Tash is working fulltime for 2015 teaching a Year 6 class in 407. Tash has many years of experience
working at both Enfield and Northfield Primary Schools. Tash has had a really positive start to the school
year. It is wonderful to have her as part of the team.
Jess Prebble
Jess is another new graduate appointed to Greenwith for the 2015 school year. Jess is teaching Health to
all classes on a rotational basis. Jess will be working on Mondays and Tuesday and also doing some relief
teaching at times in other classes.
Amy Cooper
Amy joins us working as an SSO with students in Room 801. Amy is studying to be a teacher and
completed a highly successful placement as a student teacher with Sara Slater in 2014. Amy will be
working 4 days a week, Monday to Friday.
Principal:
Rick Bennallack
Deputy Principal:
Lausanne Cheers
Assistant Principal:
Robyn McLachlan
Assistant Principal:
Jacqui Bowen
Governing Council Chair:
Renee Seymour
Class Parent President:
To be appointed
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The Canteen needs extra volunteers
No experience necessary.
School volunteer requirements apply.
Times are flexible - from 1 to 5 hours a day, weekly
or fortnightly. We especially need volunteers
Monday after recess and any time Friday.
Please phone 8289 8448 or come and see me in the
Canteen. Thanks Sue Firman
Thank you, Sue Firman
Inside this Issue
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From The Principal
Leadership News
Parent Workshop
Around the School News
Governing Council Application
Student Safety
Information
Term Planner
Acquaintance Nights
Dates to Remember
13 th Feb
13 th Feb
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18 Feb
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CASUAL DAY – RSPCA
Volunteer Training @ 9am
Volunteer Training
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2:10pm
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19 Feb
Finance Mtg @ 6pm
19 th Feb
Parent Workshop @ 6:30pm
19 th Feb
AGM @ 7pm
24 th Feb
Volunteer Training @ 6:30pm
9 th Mar
Adelaide Cup Holiday
10 th- 12 th Mar Yr 7 Aquatics Camp
20 th Mar
SPORTS DAY
25 th Mar
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Term 1 Volunteer Training Sessions
Each term we offer 3 training sessions for
those wishing to work as a volunteer at
our school.
In Term 1 the dates and times are.
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Friday, 13 February @ 9am
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Wednesday, 18 February @ 2:10pm
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Tuesday, 24 February @ 6:30pm
Please contact the front office to book
into a session.
Please note the new Canteen Price List
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effective Monday 2 February 2015
which is available on the Greenwith
website is now being used. Can you
please ensure that there is no larger than
a $10 note in your child’s lunch order as
the Canteen does not carry large
amounts of money for change.
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ADVANCE NOTICE
SPORTS DAY
Friday, 20th March
Tonight will be the final night in our series of Acquaintance Nights.
Thanks to all those who have attended so far. It is hoped you
gained a useful insight into the teaching and learning program as
well as classroom plans and expectations for the year ahead. If you
were unable to attend or would like to speak in more depth about
any aspect of the school curriculum, we encourage you to arrange a
meeting with your child’s teacher.
Parent Workshop
Next Thursday evening at 6:30pm we are holding a brief 30 minute
workshop for parents. The workshop is a follow up to our
Acquaintance Nights and is designed to help you help your child at
home through practical hands on games and apps that you can use
to support the work that teachers are doing in class. The workshop
is especially suitable for parents of Reception to Year 5 students.
Please see the flyer included in this newsletter. You are
encouraged to book a place by contacting the school.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Sports Day
Although still a few weeks away, our annual Sports Day will take
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place on Friday March 20 . The day will follow a similar format to
previous years with students in Years 4 – 7 grouped according to
their year of birth, with separate boys and girls groups. With the
support of our specialist teachers most groups will be around 20
to 25 students.
The R – 3 classes will be remaining with their class groups. There
will be some slight changes in activities and locations for both the
early years and primary years’ classes. We acknowledge the work
of our PE teachers Kylie Robinson and Kate Butler in planning the
organisation of the day. They will be supported by other staff.
Please watch out for the Sports Day program in the coming weeks.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
School Photos
Kind regards
will be held on
Wednesday
25th March 2015
Principal
0412 161 231
more information to follow
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At 7:00pm next Thursday evening (February 19 ) the school will be
holding its AGM in the staff room. All interested parents, relatives
and community members are invited to come along and hear brief
reports about the progress of our school. There will be an
opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The meeting
should only last for 30 minutes. Included in this newsletter is a
page of information about the different ways parents can be
involved in the governance of the school through participation in
the Governing Council and/or one of the council’s subcommittees. I
would encourage anyone interested to fill in the form and return it
to school. After a number of years of being full, at this stage we still
have a few vacancies left on the 2015 Governing Council. It would
be great to have some new parents get involved.
Parent Workshop
and
AGM
Thursday, 19th February in the Staff Room
Parent Workshop
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Run by Kate Beeson – Primary Australian Curriculum Coordinator
Help your child at home through practical hands on games and apps that you
can use to support the work that teachers are doing in class. The workshop
is especially suitable for parents of Reception to Year 5 students.
If you are interested in booking a place in this free workshop please contact
the front office by Monday, 16th February on 8289 8100 or emailing the
school on [email protected]
If you are interested in learning more about the school, the Annual General
Meeting follows directly after the workshop.
Annual General Meeting
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Greenwith Primary School will be participating in a state wide fundraiser to raise money for
animals impacted by the SA Bushfires, through the RSPCA SA.
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On Friday, 13 February we will be having a Casual Clothes Day encouraging all
students to come to school in fire colours (red, orange, yellow and black) and donate a gold coin.
Casual clothes need to be Sunsmart and if you are not participating in the fundraising please
wear your regular Greenwith school uniform.
Thank you for supporting this great cause.
Pupil Free Days for 2015
Term 2:
(Week 1) Monday April 27th
(Week 7) Tuesday June 9th
Term 3:
(Week 7) Friday September 4th
School Closure Royal Show
Term 4:
(Week 2) Tuesday October 20th
(Week 7) Friday November 27th
School Banking Rewards now available! Term 1
These new rewards have just been released for Term 1, and are available while stocks last:
 ET DVD
 Planet Handball
For every deposit made at school, no matter how big or small, students will receive a cool Dollarmites token.
Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for these exclusive School Banking
reward items in recognition of their continued savings behaviour. There are 2 new items to come in Term 2 as
well!
Remember our school earns 5% commission on every deposit made (to a maximum of $10 per individual
deposit).
If your children are not currently involved in the School Banking program and you would like to know more,
please ask for a 2015 School Banking program Information Pack from the School office.
Thank you for supporting the School Banking program and don’t forget that Tuesday is School Banking day!
Have you ever thought about getting more involved
in the school’s decision making?
Why not join the Governing Council or one of the school’s subcommittees?
Nomination Form for the Election of the 2015
Greenwith Primary School Governing Council
The Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.00pm on
Thursday February 19th in the Staff Room
All parents/carers who have children currently enrolled at our school are eligible to nominate for election as a councillor.
No parent/caregiver is eligible if they are:
A declared bankrupt or have applied “for the benefit of a law for the relief of insolvent debtors”
Convicted of any offence prescribed by administrative instruction.
Permanent employees of the Department for Education and Children’s Development (DECD) may stand for election but:
must not comprise the majority of councillors
are ineligible to hold the position of Chairperson
I, …………………………………………….……………………………….. wish to nominate for the position of Councillor of the
Greenwith Primary School Governing Council in 2015.
Signed: ……………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………..
If you are elected, you will have the opportunity if you so desire to be a member of one
subcommittee or holding an office bearer’s position. It will be completely your decision.
I am interested in serving as (provide 2 preferences by numbering 1 & 2):
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Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Treasurer & Member of Finance Advisory Subcommittee
Secretary
Subcommittee member for:
[ ] Grounds and Facilities
[ ] Finance Advisory
[ ] Canteen
[ ] Education
[ ] ICT
I am / am not a permanent employee of DECD (delete one)
I would be prepared to nominate for a 1 year / 2 year term for 2015 (please delete one)
NOMINATION FOR ELECTION TO JUST A SUBCOMMITTEE 2015
If you don’t want to be on the Governing Council, but want to be involved you may prefer to just nominate to join a
subcommittee without joining the Governing Council. If so please complete the section below.
I, …………………………………………….………. wish to nominate as a member of a Sub Committee without joining the
Governing Council.
Signed: ……………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………..
I would like to be a subcommittee member of:
[ ] Grounds and Facilities
(1 meeting a term at a time to be negotiated, plus 2 working bees at year)
[ ] Finance Advisory
(2 meetings per term held on a Thursday at 6:00pm)
[ ] Canteen
(2 meetings per term held on a Monday or Tuesday at 2:00pm)
[ ] Education
(2 meetings a term held on a Friday at 9:00am)
[ ] ICT
(2 meetings a term held on a Wednesday at 3:30pm)
PARKING IN THE GREENWITH CAMPUS CARPARK
(AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL)
We would like to remind all parents and caregivers of the importance of following the correct procedures
when driving around the Greenwith Campus area. We ask that when using Labernum Drive Kiss and Drop
you adhere to the conditions. Parking, double parking and leaving your vehicle is not permitted. It is
imperative that you drive within the speed limit when children are present.
In order to ensure the safety of children and families who use the car park and to reduce the chance of an
accident, Campus Management asks that all families who use the car park in front of the Parish Centre drive
in though the second entrance and out through the entrance closest to the street.
Below is a diagram which shows the flow of traffic that is involved in this. If there are any questions or
queries about this please feel free to approach the office staff of either school.
You MUST NOT park in the loading
zone. This area is for commercial
vehicles ONLY.
Campus Administration Building
STAFF
Permit parking only
ZONE
STAFF
Permit parking only
Parish
LOADING
Disabled
Kiss and Drop Area
NO ENTRY
to car park
Park
only
Golden Grove Road
PARKING IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE CARPARK
(AT THE REAR OF THE SCHOOL)
If you use the pickup zone in front of the Community Centre when picking children up after school, you are
reminded that if your child/children haven’t arrived and aren’t waiting for you when you get there, you are
not allowed to just park in the pickup zone and wait for them. This holds up other parents and causes a
build up of traffic, which can cause safety issues.
If your child/children are not there and aren’t waiting for you when you arrive, you are required to drive
around the car park and come back again. This procedure needs to be repeated until your child/children
arrive.
SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE
All babies, children and young people under 18 years are welcome to attend the School Dental Service. Dental
care is FREE for most children.
SA Dental Service participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. A small fee may apply for children who
are not eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
All dental care provided is FREE for preschool children.
To locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule,
please visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au
Do you like to sing, dance or act?
Are you in Year 6/7? Want to try something new and challenging?
Everyone is welcome!
Then the Festival of Music Performance Troupe is for you!
Audition bookings open on Monday, February 9, 2015!
Audition bookings close on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
Weekly rehearsals are held at 3 locations:
North - Parafield Gardens Primary on Tuesdays
Central - Gilles Street Primary on Wednesdays
South - Darlington Primary on Thursdays
Rehearsals are from 4.15 - 5.45 pm. There will also be a few Sunday workshops.
Each troupe will be involved in 4 performances accompanying the massed choirs at the Festival
Theatre between the 8th and 18th September, 2015.
Ask your choir, drama or dance teacher or principal for more information. Check out our website:
www.festivalofmusic.org.au or call the Festival Office on 8261 5438 for more information.
TERM 1 2015
27 January – 10 April
Week
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
26/1
27/1
28/1
29/1
Newsletter Online
30/1
SCHOOL
COMMENCES
2
3
2/2
3/2
4/2
5/2
6/2
9/2
10/2
11/2
12/2
Newsletter Online
Acquaintance Night
Reception-Year 1
Acquaintance Night
Year 2 & 3
Acquaintance Night
Year 4 & 5
Acquaintance Night
Year 6 & 7
13/2
Volunteer Training
Session @ 9am
CASUAL DAY
RSPCA, Bushfire
Fundraiser
16/2
17/2
18/2
19/2
Finance Committee Mtg
@ 6pm
Parent Workshop @
6:30pm
Governing Council AGM
@ 7pm
26/2
Whole School Assembly
Newsletter Online
Year 6 Aquatics
4
Volunteer Training
Session @ 2:10pm
5
23/2
24/2
Class Parent Mtg @
2pm
25/2
Volunteer Training
Session @ 6:30pm
6
2/3
3/3
20/2
27/2
SAPSASA Swimming
Clipsal Excursion Year 7
4/3
5/3
Yr 6 & 7 Assembly
6/3
SAPSASA Come & Try
Tennis
SAPSASA Come & Try
Tennis
7
9/3
10/3
11/3
Adelaide Cup Day
12/3
Yr 4 & 5 Assembly
13/3
Newsletter Online
8
16/3
YEAR 7 CAMP
17/3
YEAR 7 CAMP
18/3
Road Safety Excursion
R/1
9
23/3
10
Student Progress
Conferences
30/3
11
6/4
EASTER MONDAY
24/3
SCHOOL
PHOTOS
20/3
27/3
Newsletter Online
31/3
Year 3 – Migration
Museum Excursion
1/4
Year 3 – Migration
Museum Excursion
2/4
3/4
GOOD FRIDAY
7/4
8/4
9/4
Whole School Assembly
Newsletter Online
10/4
SAPSASA Athletics
Holidays
25/3
YEAR 7 CAMP
19/3
Yr 2 & 3 Assembly
Road Safety Excursion
R/1
Finance Committee Mtg
@ 6pm
Governing Council Mtg
@ 7pm
26/3
R & Yr 1 Assembly
Last day of school is Friday, 10th April 2014
School Finishes
at 2:10pm