Newsletter, Wednesday 30th May, Term 2
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Larrakeyah Primary School is a member of the Darwin City Schools and in partnership with Darwin Middle School, Darwin High School, Northern Territory Open Education Centre, Ludmilla Newsletter, Wednesday 30th May, Term 2 Dear Parents and Guardians, This week students have been participating in the Healthy Harold Life Education program. This additional program consists of curriculum based modules focusing on issues around food and nutrition, personal safety, physical activity, cyber safety, safety with medicine and legal drugs; tobacco, alcohol and caffeine. By taking a comprehensive approach to drug and health education the program helps children to develop relationship skills, positive communication, problem solving and decision making skills. The Life Education program provides students the opportunity to develop and practise the skills required to avoid the harms associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. For more information, please access www.lifeeducation.org.au Most of our NT Music students attended the annual NT Music School Play Day held at Ludmilla Primary School on Monday. Play Days bring students together with other schools to experience a large ensemble lesson. This experience provided an opportunity for students to make music with other instrumental students, to work with NTMS staff, to develop performance skills and to share the instrumental program with the wider school community. Our school photos were taken last week by Event Photo. At the end of the day one of the photographers gave some feedback which I will share. He said that they take photos in many schools and this is the first school where he can say that it was such a pleasant experience as the students were very well behaved, were happy to smile and cooperate and used their manners (many students thanked him). Larrakeyah Primary has high expectations and it is nice to receive positive feedback in regards to our students. We are always proud of them. Regards, Fathma Mauger Principal
Transcript of Newsletter, Wednesday 30th May, Term 2
Larrakeyah Primary School is a member
of the Darwin City Schools and in
partnership with Darwin Middle School,
Darwin High School, Northern Territory
Open Education Centre, Ludmilla
Newsletter, Wednesday 30th May, Term 2
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week students have been participating in the Healthy Harold Life Education program. This
additional program consists of curriculum based modules focusing on issues around food and
nutrition, personal safety, physical activity, cyber safety, safety with medicine and legal drugs;
tobacco, alcohol and caffeine. By taking a comprehensive approach to drug and health
education the program helps children to develop relationship skills, positive communication,
problem solving and decision making skills. The Life Education program provides students the
opportunity to develop and practise the skills required to avoid the harms associated with an
unhealthy lifestyle. For more information, please access www.lifeeducation.org.au
Most of our NT Music students attended the annual NT Music School Play Day held at Ludmilla
Primary School on Monday. Play Days bring students together with other schools to
experience a large ensemble lesson. This experience provided an opportunity for students to
make music with other instrumental students, to work with NTMS staff, to develop
performance skills and to share the instrumental program with the wider school community.
Our school photos were taken last week by Event Photo. At the end of the day one of the
photographers gave some feedback which I will share. He said that they take photos in many
schools and this is the first school where he can say that it was such a pleasant experience as
the students were very well behaved, were happy to smile and cooperate and used their
manners (many students thanked him). Larrakeyah Primary has high expectations and it is
nice to receive positive feedback in regards to our students. We are always proud of them.
Regards,
Fathma Mauger
Principal
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for latest news.
Thursday 31st May– Preschool Rainbow Dress Up Day.
Friday 1st June- Teachers VS Students, Touch Football.
Friday 1st June– Whole School Assembly (Hosted by Year 4 Platte).
Thursday 7th June– School Disco.
Monday 11th June– Queens Birthday Public Holiday.
Friday 15th June- Early Childhood Assembly.
Friday 15th June– 90’s Dress Up Day.
Wednesday 20th June– Sports Carnival (Middle/ Upper, Track and Field).
Thursday 21st June– Sports Carnival (Early Childhood Tabloids).
Friday 22nd June– Sports Carnival (Whole School Running).
Friday 22nd June– Dry Season Family Night at Preschool.
Monday 25th—Thursday 28th June– Year 5 Camp.
Friday 29th June– End of Term 2.
Monday 2nd—Monday 23rd July– School Holidays.
Tuesday 24th July– Term 3 Commences.
Friday 27th July– Darwin Show Day Public Holiday.
Tuesday 31st July– ICAS ENGLISH.
Monday 6th August– Picnic Day Public Holiday.
Friday 10th August- Whole School Assembly (Hosted by Year 5 Telley ).
Tuesday 14th August– ICAS MATHS.
Friday 24th August– Early Childhood Assembly.
Wednesday 29th—Friday 31st August– Fathers Day Stalls.
Friday 31st August- Whole School Assembly (Hosted by 3 McManus).
Friday 14th September– Early Childhood Assembly.
Friday 21st September– Whole School Assembly (Hosted by 3 Matthews).
Friday 21st September– Crazy Hair Day.
Monday 1st– Friday 12th October– School Holidays.
Dates to Remember
School Back Packs are now available at the office for purchase.
$35.00 each.
Proud
Sponsor
of
Larrakeyah
Primary School
Visible Learning with 4 Platte
Learning intention: We are learning to use figurative language in our writing.
Success Criteria: I can write a poem using onomatopoeia, simile or metaphor.
I can proofread and edit my writing.
Visible Learning in Transition Thomson
Learning Intention: We are learning to predict.
Success Criteria:
I can anticipate what will happen in the text.
I make a prediction, gather evidence to support the
prediction and then confirm or change the prediction.
Things are starting to take shape:
The students have been working hard at their garden beds but it is slow work. They
have learned some new skills in use of tools but I think the biggest learning curve was
how to collaborate and work as a team in a practical environment. For some teams
this seemed to come naturally, possibly due to harmonious dynamics, where in other
teams it has been an ongoing struggle with some characters and ideas finding them-
selves at odds. However, I have been impressed with the mature way in which they
have dealt with any problems using calm and respectful communication in both the
way they speak and listen to each other. See below for a progress update!
On a separate note; if anyone is interested in either of the small animal cages currently
alongside the tool shed (see attached pictures) they are yours free of charge as long
as you have the means to remove it.
Warm regards
Emily Tutty
This Friday is our Teachers v Students game of Touch Rugby. It will be held on the
main oval at lunch time. We wish all teams the best of luck for this.
Anthony has been busy getting the rabbit hutch organised, and once it is finished,
we will be able to purchase new rabbits. This is rather exciting and has been an
ongoing project since last year.
Just a kind reminder that on the 15th of June we have our 90’ dress up day. There is
a gold coin donation and all clothes must comply with our Sun Smart Policy.
Thank you for your support,
THE SLT TEAM
News From the Student Leadership Team
Recently I went to a workshop on the 7 Steps to Safety. The kit was developed for the NT Govt. Dept. of
Health and Community Services. 7 Steps to Safety can help give your kids the skills and confidence
they need to FEEL and BE safe at home. The kit requires input and communication between child and
parent, and you maybe surprised at what they know and don’t know. The kit helps you make a Care
Plan for sudden events which is good for all families, as well as how to teach your child what to do in an
emergency and if you are considering leaving your children at home alone or unsupervised this may be
a tool to help determine whether it is appropriate for your child and your family.
Step 1 Make Your Place Safe
Step 2 Cool Tools for Family Rules
Step 3 Feel Safe with People
Step 4 What’s Special about Our Family?
Step 5 Emergency
Step 6 Ready Yet?
Step 7 Make a Care Plan
Download a FREE copy of 7 Steps to Safety https://territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/children-and-families/7-
steps-to-safety
A reminder you’re not on your own, that there are many others juggling similar challenges that are
faced by Defence Families and there are different avenues of support. This support ranges from mental
health and physical wellbeing, crisis and emergency, to marriage and family counselling.
Defence Family Helpline, first stop shop for ADF members and families. 24/7 support and information
staffed by human services professionals who can help not only during times of crisis but also with
information on your child’s education including Education Assistance, special needs, childcare options;
registering for Absent Partner Support and ordering bear and book packs; refer you to your local DCO
for support; help managing deployment, posting & relocation; and support for partner employment
and education. www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Defence-Helpline.asp Both DVA and VVCS have had a number of changes to their eligibility for their services, I now
believe that they support any current or past ADF member who has served, not only “veterans”.
So that is a big change. Remembering that VVCS is a service to everyone in your family and
they run programs throughout the year & I have had families previously utilise the services for
access to children’s counselling too.
www.vvcs.gov.au 1800 011 046 www.dva.gov.au 1800 555 254, 1800 555 254, 1800 555 254
Chaplains and Padres are there to listen and help too.
The Top Ender Tri Services Stuffing Day tomorrow, Thursday 31 May at 9am, Sahara House DEB. It is also
Lucy Cahill’s last Stuffing Day and I would like to thank her for all her effort in helping to make a great
informative resource for our Defence Families as well as a good read. If by chance you don’t already
get one, email [email protected] to get on the mailing list for the next edition.
Kookaburra Kids NT is having their first NT camp this weekend. This program is for serving and ex-serving
ADF families – supporting kids who have a parent with a mental illness as a result of military service. If
you’re not sure that’s for you ring Ashleigh 1300566525 or 0448912459 to find out. For more info
www.kookaburrakids.org.au
Jodie Murdoch 9813211 [email protected]
Defence Family Helpline 1800 624 608
News From the DSTA
School News
Handed in to
The Front Office
Expensive children’s
reading
glasses and
watches have been handed in to
the front
office.
Please collect.
2018 School House
Sport Shirts
Orders for sports shirts
close on Thursday 31st
May so please remember
to come into the Front
Office tomorrow to order
your shirt.
Reminder
Payments for the Year 5
camp can now be paid at
the Front Office.
*IMPORTANT*
Please let us know if you
have changed your
contact details as soon as
possible at the
Front Office.
