Week 10 Term 3 2012 - Glen Osmond Primary School

GLEN OSMOND PRIMARY SCHOOLLearning for Life – Aiming for ExcellenceThursday September 20 Week 10 Term 3 2012From The Assistant PrincipalAnother term has launched, sailed and berthed – all in the space of 10 weeks. Where hasthat time gone? Term 3 featured such an array of learning right across our school – ournewsletters, assemblies and websites have given you thumbnails and grabs of just some ofthe exciting activities in which our students have been involved.So, we now have a holiday break coming up for our hard workers and we know the boysand girls will be planning their adventures for the next two weeks. What will they (you) getup to…….?Read more…A Final Date With Our DistinguishedOn Monday evening a group of the most distinguished Australians (our Year 5and 6 students from Room 2) presented their learning to an enthralledaudience of family and friends. This was the final presentation from ourMiddle Years students and was certainly a highlight for the students.A big thank you to the senior students who volunteered to manage our sound,projection and lighting. They did a most distinguished job themselves!Photos are available to enjoy at the following link:http://gopsarhu.weebly.com/presentations-year-5-and-6.htmlWinter Sport at Glen Osmond PrimaryDuring Terms 2 and 3 students at GOPS represented the school in football,soccer and netball. We need to acknowledge the work of our co-ordinators,Virginia Castine-Price, David Price, Robert Tobin, Fran Trelease and NaomiBelgrade. We thank-you for all your time and efforts to ensure the smoothrunning of your sport. As a result of your hard work the children have had awonderful experience developing skills, improving fitness and enhancingfriendships. Thanks also to the coaches, team- managers and supporters who allhelped ensure that the children had a successful and enjoyable season.A comprehensive view of each team is presented in the accompanying pages.Enjoy the success of our teams, parents, family, students and coaches.To read all about the seasons and to view the pictures……. Read more…

SAVE THE DATE! 17th October, Footsteps Disco nightWhy let the kids have all the fun? Rather than just be the Mum or Dad taxi for drop offto and pickup from the gym that night, join us for our own little grownups' "Disco Do".Leave the hot pants and "Saturday Night Fever" moves at home, we're just talking aboutsome drinks/coffee/tea/cheese and biscuits while the kids get their groovy moves goingin the gym!.......watch this space, more info to come next term.(Kathleen Fraterman and Elesa Wood, on behalf of the GOPS Parents and FriendsCommittee)ICAS English ResultsWe would like to acknowledge all of our students who participated in the ICAS EnglishCompetition this year.Congratulations are extended to the following merit award winners (that’s right, to find outwho they are you need to…. Read more…Year 6 and 7 Musical - ‘MAN OF STEEL’Early next term you will begin to see the promotions for our Year 6 and 7 musical for2012 – the wonderful adventures of the MAN OF STEEL.Right now we have a request for your assistance. We require some bunches of plasticflowers and would appreciate borrowing any you may be able to loan. We are alsolooking for two old style telephones. Do you think you might be able to help us?Is it a bird?Is it a plane?No… it’s the ……MAN of STEEL !CANTEEN ROSTERCALENDAR OF EVENTSFriday September 21Monday October 8Wednesday October 10Friday October 12CLOSEDLouise AldersonSally BullockNick BaldockSteve WarrickMegan AndrewsNaomi BelgradeFriday September 21Sunday September 30Final Day of Term 32:20pm CloseOz Asia LanternFestivalMonday October 8 First Day Term 4Wednesday October 17Footsteps DiscoMonday October 15Amy GranthamJuliet GreenFriday October 19School PhotosWednesday October 17Friday October 19Katrina BishopClaire BrandonEmma BruceNicki O’BroinThursday November 8Friday November 9Wednesday November 14Monday November 19 - 23Man of Steel(Senior Musical)Spring Music ConcertSwimming Week(Yrs R-5)

Yr 5 Netball - GOPS C2 Netball Report. We had 11 very keen players in our Year 5, C2 "GOPs Girls" netball team this year. The girlshad a great season overall and worked on developing their skills and working as a team. Although scores did not always fall in ourfavour, the girls never gave up and I was very proud of the way they were always keen to try and improve each week. Well done girlsand I hope to see you all out on the court again next year. Nicole ChaplinBack row left to right; Jordan, Emma, Lily, Emma, Bea, MiaFront row; Georgie, Jessica, NicolaMia, Bea, Emma , Jordan, PipMadison, Nicola, GeorgieYr 6 Netball - Our team got off to a slow start, but with practise wecame together and improved each week. We were able to win on aregular basis and really enjoyed the season. A special thanks to ourcoach Jo who encouraged us and gave us good advice.Hannah and ChloeBack row left to right: Sally, Sophie, Kate, Chloe, Lily, Hannah, Indi, GwenFront row: ChloeCoach: Jo PriorAbsent: NashrahSoccerGOPS SOCCER 2012The recently completed season has seen four teams with a total of 45 odd kids (well not all of them are odd) representing GOPSSoccer. They have been doing their utmost to stave off screen-induced obesity by submitting to vigorous physical activity at trainingafter school, and then on a Saturday morning. Whether in their first or sixth season in a GOPS Soccer shirt they have experienced manyof the positive aspects of a great game that is at its best when played for its sheer enjoyment.Their efforts have provided substantial entertainment value to the assembled crowds, who travelled far and wide, often at unseemlyhours in the ardent support of their heroes. Results - a minor consideration - have remained variable, but the collective improvementin all players and their respective teams has been clearly evident.Many thanks to the various coaches, referees, lines-people, medical workers, caterers, chauffeurs, siblings, etc that have supportedthe best endeavours of the kids this season.

Special thanks to Andy Marshall, having completed his sixth and final coaching stint on the trot. Also concluding his contribution thisyear is Vince Tallura, who refereed his last game recently, having volunteered his services for more years than it is possible to establishwith any certainty.Finally all hail the kids themselves, and the effort, determination and sportsmanship that have characterised their performances onthe field.Hope that you have all enjoyed the season, and that you will be back next year for another go. Grade Sevens, your educationalprogress remains a priority so please continue to pursue your soccer ambitions at the appropriate high school, noting that your debt toGOPS may eventually require your return as a future coach/parent/soccer co-ordinator, not necessarily in that order.Robert TobinU/9s Soccer2012 saw the u/9's build on their efforts of last year to show realimprovement over the course of the season. Coaches Arnaud Vineland Louise Alderson have seen the kids develop both their individualskills and their ability to work as a team. They performed well at thenight carnival and proved a formidable opponent throughout theregular season.Back row; Seb, Arnaud Vinel and Louise AldersonMiddle row left to right; Oliver, Erik, Matthew, Harry, Matthew, Liam and RyanFront row left to right; Henry, Patrick, MatthewU/10s SoccerThe u/10s enjoyed a challenging season in a very competitive league. Theyshowed determination and perseverance despite some very strongopponents and continued to develop as the season went on. Highlightsincluded the night carnival and rounding off the season with a welldeserved victory in the last game of the year. Special thanks to CoachAndrew Jacobs, and his assistants John Howie and Rebecca Courtney.Back row left to right; Alastair, Cameron, Ryan, Flynn, ZachFront row left to right; Indi, Charlotte, Jacquie, Oliver, JackG6 Seniors SoccerThe G6 Seniors enjoyed a rewarding year despite the strength of the league in which they found themselves. In their first season in theSeniors, the Grade 6's showed great resolve and saw their determination and effort rewarded with improved performances and resultsas the year went on. With Coach Chris Allan's help the kids skills developed steadily as didtheir understanding of the game, providing a solid foundation for next year.Back row left to right; Jack, Oscar, Reuben, Tom, Liam, James, OscarFront row left to right; Thomas, Oliver, Oliver, Tom, William

Back row left to right; Liam, Thomas, Tom, Reuben, Cooper, Matthew,Chris AllanFront row left to right; Tom, Daniel, William, Oliver, JamesThe GOPS G7 Seniors Soccer Team 2012 SeasonThe guys have been exceptional this year, especially with a mixed team containing 6 girls which is a GOPS first at Senior level I believe!!The team won all its league games and managed to get 13 out of the 15 players involved on the goal scorer’s list which is validation ofhow well they played as a group and their commitment to sharing the enjoyment with each other.The G7 group showed all the benefits of great teamwork, friendship and determination that will hold them all in good stead for theirtransition to High School this summer!Highlights of the season have been many and varied but seeing the reaction from the team when Nick scored his first goal of the yearwith 5 minutes left in the last game ranked up there as a greatmemory for all present. Its been a pleasure and an honour tocoach such a fine set of children and I’ll miss them all next year.Many thanks to the parents who have been their usualsupportive selves, but special thank s must go to Vince Tallurafor being our referee this season and Robert Tobin for coordinatingthe games and equipment which is no mean feat initself!Andrew Marshall (G7 Soccer Coach)Back row; Fahri, Dallas, Zach, Nick, Laura, Lily, AmyFront row; Patrick, Emma, Jack, Sarah, Oscar, NicSAPSASA SoccerGlen Osmond Primary School representatives in the South EastDistrict silver winning team were Reuben second from the rightkneeling and Jack standing second from the right.

Aussie Rules FootballOn a wild and windy Wednesday night on the 5th September, approximately 180 people filled the school gym to celebrate and reflecton the wonderful 2012 GOPS school footy season. Aussie Rules football participation rates at the school continue to grow and a specialthank you and acknowledgement must be made to Will and Catherine Henwood. The fantastic work they do at grass roots level atAuskick has inspired a large number of children to launch their football careers with the GOPSTERS.We wish the year 7 footballers, Luka Jackway, Harrison Warwick and Jonathon Crinion all the best in their future schooling andsporting endeavours. We thank them for the excellent manner in which they have represented the school. The fact that they werealways willing to join with players from other schools to form a football team is indicative of their commitment to the sport.Thank you to the coaches and team managers, for doing such a great job throughout the long, wet winter.AuskickVirginia Castine and David PriceWe had a great season with 45 boys and girls attending and all having a great time learning basic football skills. The season culminatedin the final session which included a "water feature" on the school oval (burst water mains which made it a rather muddy exercise!),and of course the kids beating the parents in the final game.Will Henwood was coaching assisted by Les Parsons and James Orchard and a bunch of other parents who were very hands on, wereally did have terrific support on a number of fronts. Thanks to Cath Henwood for administration, Lyndi Parsons for fundraising, andWill Henwood for the last 3 years of coaching and managing the Auskick program. Auskick at GOPS will be run by Tim Green next year.

Yr 2 Football TeamThis is the very first year GOPS has had its own straight year 2 team. The boys had a fantastic year and all developed incredibly withtheir skills during the season. There were only 6 teams in the competition which meant playing the same teams numerous times. Theyhad some fabulous wins and a few losses and a lot of fun along the way.Coach Clay "Chappy" ChaplinStarting at the front left to rightLiam, Will, Oliver, Louis, Alexander, Ryan, Harry, Jamison, Tom,Nicholas, Ted, Hugh, Elliot, Max and Ziggy.Starting at the front: Elliot, Will, Hugh, Lachlan, Ryan, Louis, Jameson,Alexander, Ted and TomBack row: Nick, Clay Chapman, Max, Harry, Ziggy, Liam, Ollie and BenSeekampYr 3 Football TeamIt was a great year of footy for the Year 3 Gopsters side. We were very competitive in all our matches and the boys showed greatimprovement during the year. A particular highlight was a stirring come from behind win against Rostrevor College where we kicked 6goals in the last quarter to turn a 3 goal deficit into a 3 goal win. A special thanks to some Year 1s who plugged a few gaps when welost some players during the year. All up - a very satisfying season for the boys. An early and solid pre-season should see them go fromstrength to strength next year under the expert eye of Chris Thredgold. It's been a pleasure coaching the boys and many thanks to myfootball department for all their assistance, in particular our Team Manager - Sallyann Ling.Coach Andreas ClarkBack row: George, Harry, Oliver, Ethan, Lachlan, Jamie, Henry and AndreasClarkMiddle row: Oscar, Johnny, Will, Ethan, Zak, Will and Jack Front row: Seb,Chris and MasonYear 4/5 FootballThis year marked the first 4/5 Gopsters football side, an outstandingachievement for our reasonably small school, to not have to form acombined schools side. This is my third year of coaching the group who came

up through Auskick, then played 2 years of 2/3 football and now the first year of 4/5. We embarked on a season of 14 rounds with acarnival around the middle of the year. We were able to get the bare minimum number of kids, which is 15, to form our side, so listmanagement was always going to be important. We had the best training staff and medical people Glen Osmond has to offer whichmade sure we were able to have maximum attendance for most games. We did, however, lose one of our lads, young AlexRobinson, in the mid-season draft to Jakarta but we were able to restructure things to get us through. It was always going to be atough season as many of the sides we played were either combined or schools of many more numbers than we had, but to the boyscredit they were always enthusiastic at training and games and I not once heard of one of our boys who didn't want to train or play.There were a couple of nights however, that the coach would have like a little less enthusiasm, but really I wouldn't have changed theirattitudes one bit. The aim for the boys is participation and this year we had a couple of new faces to our side which was great and wecould see some improvement thought the year. Our success was limited but involvement and enjoyment was to the maximum. I wouldlike to say a big thanks to all the parents for their support of the kids and their strong but positive barracking from the boundary. Ahuge thanks to team manager Sally Bullock who made sure we were all clear on what time we had to be anywhere, had rosters doneand played a big part in the end of year break up.Thanks also to Virginia Castine who supported the whole footy program this year, along with David Price, who has done a terrific jobfor many years. We really look forward to a big season in 2013.Coach Chris ThredgoldYr 4/5 action shotsStarting left to right: Lachlan, Will, Luke, Sam and JasperStarting left to right: Jacob, Angus, Jack, Luke, Lachie and Will.Back row: Chris Thredgold, Nelson, Luke, Jasper, Angus, Jai,Jack, CharlieFront row: Lachie, Jacob, Will, Will, Sam, Dugald , Daniel

Year 6 and 7 Football TeamIt has been a great pleasure to coach such an impressive group of boys from the Linden Park, Glen Osmond and Rose Park PrimarySchools. They have had a fantastic season both on and off the field, and have given all parents and supporters much pleasure with theway they have approached their football this year.On field the boys have compiled a very impressive nine wins from thirteen matches, and displayed great skills, endeavour andteamwork. Twenty five boys played for the mighty Eastern Eagles over the course of the season, and to a player everyone contributedfantastically well. Only one team was not beaten by the Eagles this year and given a full complement of players each week I wouldhave gone into any match confident of victory. The team was drawn from across Linden Park, Glen Osmond and Rose Park PrimarySchools, and one of the most impressive things to watch was how the boys banded together and were such a unified and cohesiveteam.In my opinion the mark of a good sportsperson is the way they conduct themselves on the field, and in this area the boys againexcelled. Each and every one should be proud of their seasons and I expect that many of them will go on to bigger and better things onthe footy field.Paul Kemp, Eagles Coach from Linden Park Primary SchoolLeft to right: Harry, Jack, Luka, Euan and JonathonBACKMore to come…KEEP READING

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