Week 6b - Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Information Technology in the Classroom
Thursday, 8th March, 2012
The little genius smiled as he collected his award. He was a proud student and he felt even more
satisfied as his mum looked on. “This award goes to Derlerean, for being independent in his work. As a
new student, Derlerean is learning the class routines, and particularly did a great job of writing his name
all by himself”, Mrs Beelitz explained.
Whether it’s writing your name, remembering to do your homework, packing your bag without being
told, or eating all of your tea, independence is a skill that comes with maturity and improved
organisation. For our students to do something by themselves for the first time is a big thing that only
happens with a certain amount of confidence.
Below are some suggested tips on how to teach kids to be independent:
1 Give the kids some responsibility. Ask your children to complete a few age and skill appropriate chores around the house.
Show them how to do the tasks correctly, then step back and let them complete the jobs and gain a sense of
independence.
2 Help your kids figure out a problem instead of stepping in and solving it for them. Ask things like, "How would you handle
this situation?" Give them guidance and the tools to solve problems themselves.
3 Let your kids fail once in a while. Yes, this is incredibly difficult. But kids need to know what failure feels like and how to
deal with it.
4 Build routines. Make every night the same at bedtime and soon your kids will find their independence and complete tasks
without you having to tell them.
5 Be there for support when your kids need it and let them know you believe in them. You can be a support for your kids
through the tough times and empower them by saying how much confidence you have in their judgment and abilities.
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We pray:
Dear God, we ask that you give us wisdom and understanding as we undertake the important job of bringing up our kids.
Give us the strength to keep on challenging our children, so that they learn from us the important skills of life. We pray that
you will lead us in this important task, Amen.
Have a great week everyone – Adam.
The students across the school
have been utilising the mobile
MacBook Computer Lab, using
them to enhance their learning,
particularly for researching
their current Unit of Inquiry.
Congratulations
Mrs Shugg
Congratulations to Mrs Jane Shugg on
completing her Certificate III in Education
Support. Mrs Shugg has decided to
undertake a Certificate IV this year.
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equipping each student for life.

Public Holiday
Please note that next Monday, 12th March is a public
holiday.
SAPSASA Athletics Carnival
The SAPSASA Athletics Carnival will be held on
Thursday, 15th March in Glossop. Participating
students will be advised via a letter of their inclusion
tomorrow.
School School News
News
WLPS Sports Day
Welcome to Mrs Sharnee Paschke
Mrs Sharnee Paschke will be filling in for Mrs Schober for the
next 4 weeks, whilst Mrs Schober takes some long service
leave.
School Council
Please note that the next School Council meeting will
be held on Wednesday, 21st March 2012 commencing
at 7:30pm.
Waikerie Lutheran Primary School’s Sports Day is scheduled for next Friday, 16th March. Students have been developing their
skills at lunch time and in PE.
All children will need to wear a T-shirt in their team’s colour, along with their school sports shorts, hat and sandshoes.
Banners, mascots and streamers to decorate the team shelters are welcome on the day.
The P&F will have a cafe set up for the purchase of tea, coffee, fruit juice and cakes throughout the day and will also be
selling hot dogs and hot potatoes for lunch via pre-order (see page 4 of the newsletter).
Sports Day Helpers Wanted
We will need helpers for Sports Day:-
� from 9:10am to 10:45am for helping with 6 different sporting events.
� We will need parents to help with the team games as well as for a cheering squad.
� If potential event helpers have any queries please contact Mr Fladrich.
If you can help, please fill in the form on page 3 and return it to the office by Tuesday, 13th March.
Transportation
Mid Murray Sports Day
Friday, 30th March, 2012
This year the Mid Murray Sports Day is being hosted by Ramco Primary School and will be held at the Ramco
Football Oval. So that we have adequate time to organise the appropriate-sized bus, could you please
indicate on the form below if you require transport for your child/ren to Mid Murray.
Also, if you will be attending and are able to help with the transportation of other children, please
indicate that on the form below and return it to the office by Tuesday, 13th March.
Mid Murray Helpers
To assist with the smooth running of the day, we require 12 parent helpers in total to assist with the Junior
Sprints, the Senior Sprints, Long Jump and the Spoke Relay. If you are able to assist with this, please fill in the
form on page 4 and return it to the office by Tuesday, 13th March.
Mid Murray Lunches
The Ramco P&F are proposing to cater for lunch at Mid Murray Sports Day for students, staff and parents (no pre-ordered food
will be available). So that they can ensure that they cater for enough people, could you please return the survey slip below to
indicate whether you will be purchasing food on the day for yourself or your children. The price list for the food is as follows:
� Hot Dogs - $3.00
� Hambo - $3.50
� Sausage Sizzle with Onion - $2.00
� Cup of Soup - $2.50
� Soup Rolls - $0.50
� Assortment of cakes and biscuits to be priced on the day.
P&F Notice Board
Sports Day Catering
WLPS Sports Day is fast approaching, As part of our fundraising for the year we will running a Café to sell tea, coffee,
fruit juice and baked goods. To make our Café a success, we are asking all bakers to cook up a storm in the form of
cakes, biscuits, slices etc for sale in the Café. (Just a friendly reminder that when baking for the Café you need to include
a list of ingredients with your baked goods. As WLPS has a Nut Minimalisation Policy, please do not bake anything that
includes nuts).
P&F AGM
The P&F AGM will be held on Friday, 23rd March 2012, commencing at 9:30am (after chapel) in the hall.
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Please fill in and return the following forms by Tuesday, 13th March 2012
Mid Mid Murray Murray Sports Sports Day Day (Friday, (Friday, 30th 30th March, March, 2012) 2012)
2012)
Name: --------------------------------------------------------------------------
I will be able to help with sporting events. Yes / No
WLPS WLPS Sports Sports Day Day Lunch Lunch Order
Order
For lunch on Sports Day, the P&F will be selling hot dogs with or without sauce for $3.00 or Hot Potatoes with
bolognaise or Hawaiian topping for $5.00. These need to be pre-ordered and paid for by Tuesday, 13th March 2012.
(There will also be juice available for purchase on the day, in addition to tea and coffee).
Family Name: _______________________________ Team: __________________________________
No. of Adults : ______________________________ No. of Children : __________________________
No. of Hot Dogs : ___________________________
WLPS WLPS WLPS Sports Sports Day Day (Friday, (Friday, 16th 16th March March March 2012) 2012)
2012)
Name: --------------------------------------------------------------------------
I will be able to help with sporting events. Yes /No
I would prefer: marathon skipping high jump. (Please circle preference)
I would be able to help on the P&F Cafe Yes/No
I would be able to help with the preparation of hot dogs/spuds Yes/No
No. of Hot Potatoes: _________________________ Topping: Bolognaise Ham & Pineapple
Set up (8:30am-9am)
9-10am
10-11am
11am-12pm
12-1pm
pack up (1-2pm)
P&F P&F P&F Sports Sports Day Day Cafe Cafe and and Hot Hot Dogs/Potato Dogs/Potato Roster
Roster
Time Cafe Volunteer Hot Dog/Potato Volunteer
I can help with Junior Sprints Spoke Relay Senior Sprints Long Jump
Travel Travel to to to Mid Mid Mid Murray Murray Sports Sports Day
Day
My child/ren ____________________________________________________ require transport to Mid Murray Sports Day.
Will be purchasing lunch on the day YES/NO
Mid Mid Murray Murray Sports Sports Day Day Day Lunch Lunch Lunch Survey Survey
Survey
No. of Adults: _________________ No. of Children: ____________________
Family Name: __________________
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Corner Corner of of Peace
Peace
Often, in our society, we hear comments about inequities and unfairness. These comments are often made with
passion, and frequently with sadness. Quite likely, it may be you or I who make these comments ourselves.
We may bemoan the fact that a person who put out every effort to better their family’s life, but is still battling on, is not
accorded the same level of assistance that is given to some-one who is living an idle, dissolute lifestyle. However true this
may be, we forget that, here in Australia, there is always at least some level of assistance. In many countries this is not the
case. This being so, I personally find it helps to look for the positive side of the picture as well as the negative. Viewing the
negatives alone tend to tear down rather than build up.
Inequities have been a part of society since history began. Mankind, has the tendency to selfishness, usually resulting in
unfairness.
The prophet Habakkuk, in fact, was bothered by this very thing – just as we are today. He, however, took his problem to God.
Perhaps we should too – voicing our thoughts and feeling to God is really the best thing we can do. We may be surprised,
(and frequently comforted too), at the answers we receive. At times these answers come from most unexpected places. Habakkuk
was very privileged to receive his answers directly from God and he wrote them down for us to read in the book that
bears his name in the Bible.
We can be reassured that God notices and has his own perfect timetable for action – but it is not our time-table. We have
short vision and God sees the long term we cannot yet perceive. It is true that God sometimes has a ‘hands off’ policy which
is, in fact, very much desired by many in our society. We really need to remind ourselves that this is because God does
respect and allow free will.
God will make all things new in His own perfect timing – we can be assured of that.
God bless and keep you all.
Moira
Staff Profile
Mrs Michelle Burns
Job Title: Year 4/5 Teacher
Michelle Schiller joined the staff at WLPS in 1999, teaching the 5/6 class. She married Craig Burns in 2000 and
subsequently became Mrs Burns. During her time at WLPS, she has taught years 4/5, 5/6, 6/7 as well as a
stint in the R/1 class. Mrs Burns went on maternity leave in 2004, during which time she had 2 children—
Tiana and Amity. Mrs Burns did not leave WLPS completely during her time of leave, as she to came in
regularly to teach in a relief capacity until her return to teaching as a 0.4 FTE 6/7 teacher in 2010. This year
she has returned to full time employment, taking on the role of Year 4/5 teacher. Mrs Burns has an active
interest in art, which flows over into her teaching (much to the delight on some of her students). She also
enjoys singing, and can be heard with the choir at the Waikerie Lutheran Church some Sundays.
Born: 11th March, 1977 in Eudunda.
Went to: St John’s Lutheran Primary school, Eudunda then Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Theology.
Favourite Food: Lasagne, chocolate and cheese.
Favourite Music: Anything that doesn’t include the Wiggles or other children’s groups. 80’s music.
Something I want to do is: Build my new house and more gardening.
My hobbies are: Gardening, craft and spending time with my friends.
My ideal holiday destination is: Within Australia. Darwin—love visiting, but couldn’t live there - or an
isolated island for a month with a few friends.
Indonesian News Week 6 Term 1
Students have been working quite well during Indonesian lessons. Between the classes we have been looking at
families, body part names and also numbers. In order to assist students with learning new words I have included
some common words below for students to practise at home. If you have any questions about correct
pronunciation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Terima kasih (thank you),
Ibu Waterson (Mrs Waterson).
selamat pagi (sla-mat pa-gee) = good morning selamat siang (sla-mat see-ung) = good afternoon
selamat sore (sla-mat sor-ray) = good evening selamat malam (sla-mat ma-lum) = good night
Mrs Burns in
1999
Mrs Burns now.
13 years on -
ageless!!
satu (sa – too) = 1 dua (do-a) = 2 tiga (ti-ga) = 3 empat (em-pat) = 4
lima (lee-ma) = 5 enam (e-narm) = 6 tujuh (too-joo) = 7 delapan (dee-la-pan) = 8
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God Bless You!
Brett Fladrich
8th March
Michelle Burns
11th March
Roub Shears
11th March
Geraldine Mason
12th March
Lutheran Worship
Sunday, 11th March - 2nd Sunday in Lent
Waikerie: 9:00am HC (Pastor Max Stollznow)
5:30pm It’s Gotta Be Real (Social Centre)
Lowbank: 9:00am
Morgan: 9:00am
Ramco: 10:30am HC (Pastor Max Stollznow)
Wednesday, 14th March - Mid Week Lenten Service
Waikerie: 7:30pm Pastor Tim Klein
Students of the Week
Families In Our Prayers
Friday: Hull
Monday: Kreusler
Tuesday: Kroehn A&A
Wednesday: Kroehn B&P
Thursday: Kroehn P&C
Rosters
Cleaning this Friday, 9th March 2012
Library/Computer Room: Wood
Art Room: Ebert/McCarthy
Canteen next Wednesday, 14th March 2012
Lunchtime Packing: Rayner
Thank you - your help is appreciated.
Teachers are encouraging the attitudes of appreciation, commitment, confidence, cooperation, creativity, curiosity,
empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and tolerance as a tool kit for successfully relating with others. As a
way of celebrating the demonstration of these attitudes by students, staff have elected these students this week.
6/7 Class
Independence - Sarah Weir. Sarah has been working very well, independently completing her summative assessment
task on the Human Body. ☺
Tolerance - Caitlin Curtis. Caitlin is tolerant towards her peers and has been demonstrating good leadership skills and
is being inclusive of all. ☺
4/5 Class
Enthusiasm - Bradley Ebert. Bradley has shown a lot of enthusiasm regarding his achievements and success in
mental maths this week. Well done Bradley! ☺
Respect - Siobhan Butson. Siobhan always shows respect to others in the class by using her manners and working
appropriately, allowing others the opportunity to learn also. Fantastic Siobhan! ☺
2/3 Class
Commitment - Jed Thiel. Jed works hard to complete tasks and shows a lot of commitment towards his work. ☺
Empathy - Taylah Kuchel. Taylah is a caring student who treats her peers with care and shows empathy. ☺
R/1 Class
Empathy - Demi Hart. Demi has demonstrated empathy towards her peers by understanding their feelings and
showing a caring nature. Well done Demi. ☺
Curiosity - Grady Mason. Grady has shown curiosity in class by asking intriguing questions and seeking out answers.
Great to see Grady. ☺
Reception Class
Creativity - Tyler Duffield. Tyler worked hard to create a picture for the class to “read”. He included colour and
detail. Well done! ☺
Empathy - Mark Carter. Mark has demonstrated understanding of others when he “put himself in someone else’s
situation”. This happened in group time. ☺
Prayers
� Thank God for providing us with
some rain to water our gardens and
fill our rain water tanks.
� Ask God to be with those members of
our community who are
harvesting and pray that
He will keep them safe
during this busy time.
Lent
A time to consider the
giving up of what we are
for what we may become.
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Community Community Noticeboard
Noticeboard
Noticeboard
Saturday Morning Junior Netball
Training commences Wednesday 21 st March 2012 at the Waikerie Netball Courts from 3.45 – 4.45. Registrations are
still being accepted and forms are available from the Rec Centre. This year a sub committee has been formed and
all interested parents are invited to join. For more information, please contact: Janine Griffiths, Kym Bannister, Mel
Taylor or Kerry Collins.
Waikerie Hockey Season
One line expression of interest for coaches and teams willing to coach as well as ALL interested players for the
upcoming season to be sent to PO BOX 248 Waikerie or waikeriehockeyclub@hotmail.com before March, 13th
2012.
Loxton Waikerie Libraries
Waikerie Public Library will be holding it’s bi-annual book sale on Saturday, 31st March in the Waikerie Council
foyer from 9:30am until 3:00pm. All stock are ex-library books, consisting of fiction and non-fiction for adults and
children. All books are great value for money with prices starting at $0.50. Please contact Michael Cox (Library
Manager) on 8541 0720 for further information.
Under 13’s Football Training
Waikerie Under 13’s football training will commence on Monday, 26th March 2012 at 4:00pm at the Waikerie
Football Oval. Full training gear required with football boots or sneakers OK. For further information, please
contact Grant Carnell (Coach) on 0407713960.
Nominations for The Waikerie Skate Park Committee Community Representatives
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie is seeking expressions of interest to fill the existing committee of the Waikerie Skate
Park Committee.
The Waikerie Skate Park Committee is a committee of Council that is responsible to oversee and be
responsible for the development and maintenance of the property known as the Waikerie SK8/BMX Park
complex located on lot 643 Lawrie Terrace, Waikerie which is held by the District Council of Loxton
Waikerie.
The management committee, formed under the direction and guidance of the Council, is to maintain and plan for the future
development and upgrading of facilities within the Park complex for the benefit of all members of the community and visitors
to the Waikerie area.
Expressions of interest or further enquiries should be forwarded to the District Council of Loxton Waikerie, Mrs Sue Schultz,
PO Box 409, Loxton SA 5333 or phone 0428 876 511 no later than 5.00pm Friday 9 March 2012.
Peter Ackland
Chief Executive Officer
Kidsafe SA Infant Safety Training Session
Kidsafe SA provides an education, information and resource service for parents and
carers of young children on all aspects of child safety and injury prevention. Our
purpose lies in “Making a Safer World for Kids”, by reducing the number and severity
of unintentional injuries to children, and by creating a safer environment for Australian
children to live and grow. Our Infant Safety Training covers a whole range of topics on child safety and injury prevention
including: falls, burns and scalds, driveway run overs, safe infant sleeping, child car restraints, drowning, poisoning, choking,
nursery furniture and dog bites. A Kidsafe SA Infant Safety Training Session is to be held in Waikerie.
When: Friday, 9th March 2012
Where: Waikerie Community Centre, 1 Crush Tce (next to the Police station), Waikerie
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Light lunch supplied at completion of session
Please RSVP by Tuesday 20th March for this session
Ph: 8541 2081 or call into ac.care Waikerie Community Centre
We hope to see you there!
Kidsafe SA is located on Level 1 of the Gilbert Building (opposite the Playdeck), Women’s
and Children’s Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide SA 5006.
Telephone: (08) 8161 6318 Fax: (08) 8161 6162
Email: sa@kidsafe.org.au
www.kidsafesa.com.au
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