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Independence – Resilience – Creativity – Excellence - Community

From the Principal, Jess Moroney

Wed, 16 Sept 2020

Week 9 - Term 3

Wed 16/9 - Music Hub at Loby

Thurs 17/9 - Wheels Day 5/6/7

Thurs 17/9 - Arts Spectacular

Evening 7-8pm

Fri 18/9 - Pupil Free Day

Tues 22/9 - Parents Forum 3:15

Thurs 24/9 - Wheels Day R/1/2

Thurs 24/9 - Maria’s Kitchen Lunch

Fri 25/9 - Last Day of Term Early dismissal 2:15pm

Lenswood Primary School - Newsletter

We’re almost at the end of Term 3 and each fortnight I have the opportunity

to reflect on some of the outstanding learning and events that occur here at

Lenswood. This week we’re hosting the Arts Spectacular event here at

school and while we’ve had to scale back food and limit those who can

attend, it is shaping up to be another fantastic exhibition of learning. Next

term we will share some of the artwork in the newsletter, but a huge con-

gratulations and thank you must go out to all of the students, staff and in

particular our specialist Arts teacher, Darly who continues to lead our stu-

dents in all things Arts. Please keep reading for a few updates and highlights

from the past fortnight.

Uniform Update

A note has gone home via Skoolbag highlighting a shift in our uniform policy

commencing later this year in preparation for a gradual implementation

through 2021 and 2022. Governing Council, staff and students have been

discussing the uniform and found that currently there are 9 different tops

which fit within our current policy. The letter outlines that we will be

streamlining the uniform with a gradual implementation of the newer style

uniform. While there will be a minor increase in cost for the new style polo

shirt, we choose not to mark up our uniform sales at all, which makes our

uniforms some of the most affordable in the hills. I have offered to host an

information session next Tuesday 22 September, for any parents who might

like to know more about the change in style and implementation plan. How-

ever, rest assured that it will be a gradual implementation meaning there

will be no rush to throw away the old uniform and purchase the newer style.

Check out Skoolbag for more details.

Camps and Excursions

It is looking really promising that all three classes will be going on their

camps and excursions next term. The JP class have re-booked their excursion

to Gorge Wildlife Park which was postponed from late term one, the MP

class is having a sleep over at Monarto Zoo early Term 4 and then a week

later the UP class will be heading away for three nights at the Naracoorte

caves. Camps and excursions are such an outstanding opportunity to extend

the learning of our students, while they continue to develop social skills, in-

dependence and collaboration. We really look forward to the planned learn-

ing experiences for next term.

Monday Lunches

Roster

Lunch Helpers

Wk 10 - 21/9/20

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Shanshan M

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cont’d… from the Principal, Jess Moroney

Playground Redevelopment

Governing council discussed and endorsed an investment of some of the school savings into redeveloping

our school playground. While we have one of the best school playgrounds in the hills, it is getting towards

the end of its shelf life, hence we are commencing plans to redevelop before it becomes time to remove the

current equipment. We have begun consulting with local company Native Habit regarding concepts for a

new outdoor learning environment and play space which aims to bring more natural elements into the play

space. Staff, students and parents will be consulted with the concepts and we look forward to commencing

some of this work in early 2021. As you would imagine there is a lot of work that has to happen in the back-

ground for an upgrade of this nature, so please be patient whilst looking forward to a great new outdoor

learning and play space here at school.

Partnership Review

Yesterday I was able to share a snapshot of our staff professional learning story at a Department for Educa-

tion performance review. Anne Millard (Executive Director, Partnerships, Schools and Preschools) and Susan

Cameron (Executive Director, Learning Improvement Division) gave outstanding feedback of the story I

shared regarding the work we have been doing in early years reading and how this has now related to sus-

tained improvement in reading outcomes for our early years students. Our Junior Primary team of Julie, Ky-

lie and Nicola should be incredibly proud of the learning journey that they are on and the results we are see-

ing. We have set ambitious targets for our students and I’m pleased to share that we are certainly meeting

those targets and in many areas are exceeding them. Sadly, I was only able to share one improvement story

and chose to highlight our junior years, but I was spoilt for choice and could have selected an equally great

story from our middle or upper years. We are truly fortunate to have such a highly experienced team of ed-

ucators here who are fully on board with our commitment to ensuring every child in every class receives

high quality education at Lenswood.

Kindy Transition

Early next term we are expecting between 12 and 15 kindy students commencing their transition visits in

preparation to join us as reception students for 2021. We have been working really closely with the local

kindergartens and this increase in reception students for next year is a real credit to all of the work that has

been happening here at school. Next term all of our students will play a part in supporting our newest stu-

dents become familiar with our school and as parents, please take a moment to introduce yourself to some

of the new families who are joining us for the first time. Feedback from the new families is that they were

blown away by the welcoming nature of our parents and school community, which is a real strength of our

school. Thank you for being so welcoming and helping to showcase what an outstanding school we have

here.

This is the last newsletter for the term, so I hope you all take the time to recharge a little over the holidays

and come back fresh ready for a busy term which will include: book week, sports day, graduation, national

outdoor classroom day, camps, excursions and all of the end of year festivities that occur. It’s going to be a

great finish to an obscure and challenging, yet rewarding year. Take care, Jess.

The (not so royal) Royal Lenswood Show

On Thursday, 24 September the Year 5/6/7 class are presenting a Show Day for the whole school. There will be free arcade games, outdoor games and pony rides. We will be having a cake stall with treats costing between 50 cents and $1 each. Show bags will be $3 each with any profit going towards the priz-es for the arcade games. The ‘show’ will start at midday and finish at the end of the day.

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Recognition of our ValuesRecognition of our ValuesRecognition of our Values

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Clair Thompson Demonstrates: COMMUNITY for always leading her fitness group brilliantly every morning.

Teacher: Ms Read

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Sylvia Mason Demonstrates:

EXCELLENCE by striving to do her best in all her work.

Teacher: Ms Browne

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Heath Mason

Demonstrates:

RESILIENCE with his constant per-severance with learn-ing.

Teacher: Mrs Mason/Ms Jones

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Izayah Caddies Demonstrates:

RESILIENCE for putting a huge effort into getting his times tables right.

Teacher: Ms Read

Lobethal / Lenswood - Cricket Club - 2020/21 season

Girls Strikers League Under 12’s and 16 & U competitions will start on Thursday 29th October. There will be six games before Christmas and 4 games after Christmas starting back at the end of January, followed by 2 finals rounds. (games will be played Thursday nights)

Under 12 competition is a 6 game Competition starting on Thursday 29th of October. (this is for any girls wanting to learn to play the game. This competition will also be played on Thursday nights)

To register go to: www.playcricket.com.au then select Junior Cricket, Register and search for Lobethal Cricket Club. Train-ing will start in Term 4 either on a Monday or Wednesday night. More information coming. Any questions please call Melinda Martin on 0459 437 850.

Community News...

Caitlin Ebdell Demonstrates:

EXCELLENCE in her Drama and Visi-ual Arts tasks.

Teacher: Ms Jones

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ARTS SPECTACULAR

You must RSVP to this event

Held in the School Gym

Thursday

17 September 2020

7pm - 8pm

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Community News cont’d...

The SANFL are holding a footy clinic at Lobe-

thal in the holidays, read more below. Follow

the link for more info:

https://premier.sportsubs.com.au/sanfl/sanfl/products/

productdetails?

productid=17534&isRenewal=False&renewalTransactionId=0

Saver Plus is a free financial educa-

tion program that assists lower in-

come families to save for education

costs by matching participants’ sav-

ings dollar for dollar, up to $500, and

helping them build financial skills,

knowledge and confidence.

All Players of all ages welcome Hot Shots, Orange Ball

Saturday Junior & Senior Competition

Tuesday Nights Mixed Doubles Senior Competition Hot Shots and Junior Coaching by Scott & Olivia Hughes

Email players@lobethaltennisclub.org to register your interest.

A reminder that SkoolBag is up and running as our

school’s communication app via your mobile. Just

download the app and remember to add which

‘group’ you want to receive communication from.

You can also report a student absentee via the

Eforms part on the app.