Term 1 Calendar

Week 1

Tue 27 Jan

Wed 28 Jan

Fri 30 Jan

8:50am Opening

7:30pm School Council

No Chapel

Week 2

Mon 2 Feb

Fri 6 Feb

8:50am Assembly

8:50am Chapel

6:00pm Family BBQ

Week 3

Mon 9 Feb

Wed 11 Feb

Fri 13 Feb

8:50am Assembly

6-8pm Parent Info

Evening

8:50am Chapel

Week 4

Mon 16 Feb

Tues 17 Feb

Wed 18 Feb

Fri 20 Feb

8:50am Assembly

Pancake Day

Ash Wednesday

8:50am Chapel

Week 5

Sun 22 Feb

Mon 24 Feb

Thurs 26 Feb

Fri 26 Feb

WLPS Council AGM

8:50am Assembly

Year 2/3 Camp

Year 2/3 Camp

8:50am Chapel

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is a supportive Christ-centred community, equipping each student for life.

Message from the Principal I would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new

students and some new families at school this year. Joining us at

WLPS this year is:

Foundation (formerly known as Reception): Adele Arnold

(Belinda and David), Lacey Borg (Anthony), Sam Borgas (Necia

and Adam), Robert Clarke (Sammi-Jo and Iain),

Jarvis Ebert (Robyn and Brian), Kiara Gore (Sharon and Kym),

Eden Hensel (Wendy and Tim), Taylah Liebich (Nikki and Steve), Marni Lloyd

(Amy and Nathan), Ryan Macey (Bonnie and Sonny), Evie Matthews (Donna

and Clive), Levi Milton (Sarah and Simon), Hamish Paschke (Bec and Tim) and

Addison Schmidt (Leah and David).

Year 2 (Miss Fuss): Bradley Worthington (Megan and Richard)

Year 3 (Mr Fladrich): Brodie Baring (Denise and Brenton)

Year 5: Kirk Cameron (Ken)

We would also like to welcome to our staff Mrs Jodie Simpfendorfer (Support

Officer) who will be working in the Year 6/7 classroom with Mrs Waterson and Mrs

Hannelie van Niekerk who will be joining us as the Business Manager.

We look forward to continuing our relationships with our existing families as well

as developing relationships with our new families. We pray that we can continue

to foster a sense of community within WLPS and welcome our new families into

our school community. It will be exciting to see what gifts and talents these new

people will bring to our school as they look for ways in which they can contribute

within our WLPS community.

It would be lovely to have as many families as possible come to our family BBQ

on Friday, 6th February (refer below). This will be a great opportunity to meet the

new families and welcome them by saying hello personally and sharing some

time together.

Love God with all your heart and Love your neighbour as you love yourselves

(Luke 10:27).

Blessings, Adam Borgas

Family BBQ The Family BBQ is scheduled for Friday, 6th February commencing at 6:00pm.

All meat, bread and sauce will be provided!

If you would like to attend, please fill in the slip (page 4) indicating your meat

requirements and return it to the office by Wednesday 4th February 2015.

Could all families attending please bring either a large salad or a large dessert

(enough for 2 families) to ensure that we have sufficient to go around.

In addition, could you please bring chairs/picnic rug, plates,

cutlery and drinks. Please come along for a relaxed social evening!

Thursday, 29th January 2015

Newsletter

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

Balanced Caring

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

16 McCutcheon ST

Waikerie SA 5330

Ph: (08) 8541 2344

Fax: 8541 2140

Email: office@wlps.sa.edu.au

Website: www.wlps.sa.edu.au

Principal: Adam Borgas

Communicator Inquirer Knowledgeable Open-Minded Principled Reflective Risk Taker Thinker

School Mobile Ph: 0457265337

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Facebook Page We are excited to announce that

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has a

Facebook page called Waikerie

Lutheran Primary School News!! All you

need to do is Like our page to receive current

updates, information, reminders and newsfeeds!

Newsletter As of this year, the school

Newsletter will be published

fortnightly (usually) on a Tuesday in

Week 1, Week 3, Week 5, Week 7,

Week 9 and Week 11 (Term 1 only). Special

editions may be sent out from time to time if extra

information needs to be communicated outside

of the set Newsletter weeks such as for Sports

Days etc.

Forms Thank you to those parents who have

returned the forms that were posted

out during the holidays. If you have not

yet returned your paperwork, please do

so ASAP. If you require a replacement, please

advise your child’s teacher or the office.

Milk Cartons

The Year 2/3 classes need milk cartons

(cardboard type - can be 1 litre, 2 litres or

600mls) for the upcoming camp. If you

could bring them in prior to the camp in

Week 5, that would be appreciated.

School Card Forms Please note that School Card forms

for 2015 need to be submitted

ASAP. If you are wishing to apply,

please contact the office for a form. Please be

advised that discounts for School Card will not be

shown on the first Term’s fees, but will be adjusted

once eligibility is received from the School Card

Department.

Helpers Wanted The Year 4/5 and Year 6/7 classes are looking for

a male and female volunteer (2 females and 2

males in total) to attend the Year 4-7 camp in

Week 8. Please let the teachers know via your

child’s diary if you are interested in attending.

Music Lessons (Piano) Piano lessons with Merilyn Braun will

commence next Monday, 2nd February.

Parent Information Night This will be held on Thursday, 12th February

commencing at 6:00pm with the Principal’s

welcome. Classroom information sessions will

commence at 6.30pm in each classroom. A

second session for families with two children at

the school, will commence at 7.00pm.

Families with three or more children are welcome

to make an appointment with a third teacher at

a mutually convenient time. Alternatively, if both

parents are attending, they may wish to split up

to attend four classes in the two session times.

Premier’s Be Active Challenge We are asking students to take up the

Challenge again this year and “Be

Active” by taking part in 60 minutes of

physical activity on at least 5 days of the

week for at least 4 weeks. Activity log forms are

now available from classroom teachers. A copy

of the activities for the PBAC is attached to the

newsletter.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge has

commenced and we are encouraging all

students to read 12 books before Friday, 4

September 2015. Student reading record sheets

are available from classroom teachers or from the

office.

Nut Minimalisation Policy As we have students who have a severe

reaction to peanuts, Waikerie Lutheran

has implemented a nut minimalisation

policy whereby students are not

permitted to bring food with nuts to school for

recess or lunch (ie Peanut Butter, Nutella, etc).

Keeping our school safe for all of our students is a

priority.

LLL Banking

Have you got your child an LLL Bank

Account yet? There are No Fees to fritter

your savings away. 3.25% interest paid

annually on daily balances. All funds are available

on call. LLL school banking day—Tuesday.

iPads Could all students in Years 4/5 and Year

6/7 please keep their iPads at home until

instructed to bring them to school by the

classroom teacher.

School News

Uniform News

As you are aware, our uniform is now being sold at McCoy Street Menswear. We would like to

say a HUGE thank you to all parents for supporting this move and for your patience during our

uniform purchasing transition. We are aware that unfortunately, some items are currently

unavailable, with the most urgent being school hats. We have been in contact with our

supplier who has assured us that we will receive them within the next week. When the uniform

is available, we will post a message to our new Facebook page as well as in the newsletter.

School Bags have arrived at McCoy Street Menswear and are available for purchase for $35 each.

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Class Carers: - Would this be you?

This year we would like to institute a system of class carers within our school community at WLPS. There

may be families in need of support or encouragement and class carers would be a liaison to assist

your Chaplain, Moira Ganner, to provide for and be alerted to these needs.

Some people we know have a gift for building relationships with others and letting others know they

are there to care and support them. It is a talent that some people have to be able to be there for oth-

ers in a time of need.

Our vision: To carry out Christ’s command showing love, care and concern to each family in our

school community.

AIMS:

Act as point of contact for other parents/families in the class, particularly those new to the school.

Provide and facilitate practical support in times of crisis.

Encourage and create opportunities for friendship between families.

Celebrate and commiserate with families on special occasions via a card (birthdays, weddings

and funerals).

Do you think that this role as class carer for your child’s class might be for you: something you feel a

passion about? Please contact Mr Borgas or myself if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Moira Ganner

Learning week This year, teachers decided that they would call the first week of

school ‘Learning Week’. Each class will be reading the book ‘The

Dot’ (pictured to the right) and completing a design on a bandana,

ready to wear ‘loud and proud’ in week 2! In learning week, we are

focussing on self-discovery of the learning styles of each child, their

unique gifts and talents, and the habits of a lifelong learner. Part of

Learning week is also setting up the home routines needed for

successful home study throughout the year.

As your child brings home their homework contract, please work

through ensuring that you protect a time for them each night to

complete their number work and reading, a space for them that will

be ready for their learning, and ensure that the stationary they need

is accessible. If you have any questions what-so-ever about a homework schedule for your child,

please ensure you see your classroom teacher.

‘Learning week’ was prompted for us as a staff, after Sue Beelitz and Michelle Burns attended a two

day training late last year on ‘the Art and Science’ of teaching (Robert J Marzano). They conducted

a short presentation last year and then this year in the staff preparation days. If you are interested to

know more, talk to your classroom teacher, or Mrs Sue Beelitz or Michelle Burns.

Canteen News

Quelch Pleased to advise that Quelch Iceblocks will be available for purchase at lunch time on

Wednesdays and Thursday during the warm weather (Term 1 and Term 4) for $0.50 each.

Canteen Volunteers “Help Wanted” We are looking for volunteers to help with lunch order packing on Wednesday from 12.20pm-

12.50pm. If you are able to help, please contact the Admin Staff ASAP so a roster can be

generated.

Kids Help Line

24 hours a day

Phone: 1800 551 800

A Safe Place - WLPS follows the

Lutheran Schools Association’s Safe Place Policy

For more information please phone toll free:

1800 644 628

Families In Our Prayers

Tuesday: Andrew

Wednesday: Arnold

Thursday: Bald

Friday: Balogun

Monday: Bamford/Lukacs

Tuesday: Baring/Readington

Wednesday: Beelitz

Thursday: Bell

Friday: Bishop

Monday: Booth-Worthington

Prayers

Ask God to be with the new families

and students.

Thank God for keeping everyone

safe during the holidays.

Pray for safety for those families who

are taking part in Vintage.

Lutheran Worship

Sunday, 1st February

4th Sunday after Epiphany

Waikerie: 9:00am HC

Ramco: 10:45am HC

Lowbank, Morgan, Ramco and

Waikerie Combined Parish

Services at Waikerie and

Ramco.

Sunday, 8th February

5th Sunday after Epiphany

Waikerie: 9:00am HC

Lowbank: 9:00am

Morgan: 9:00am

Ramco: 10:30am HC

Parish Office: 8541 2689

Pastor Perry Hart

Office: 8541 2689

Mobile: 0434 799 950

Elizabeth White

Aaron Schmidt

2nd January

Addison Schmidt

4th January

Will Kroehn

9th January

Aiden Gelston

13th January

Taylah Kuchel

17th January

Olivia Ebert

19th January

Gemma

Simpfendorfer

23rd January

Caitlyn Watkins

24th January

Joseph Mee

29th January

Anthony Do

Jesse Thiele

30th January

Natalie

Mackintosh

1st February

William Weir

2nd February

Andrew Hanton

4th February

Tara Balogun

6th February

Bailee Pretty-

Forrester

9th February

Bradley Ebert

12th February

Hamish Kroehn

Yvette Weston

13th February

Welcome Back BBQ - Friday, 6 February 2015 at 6:00pm (Please return this form to the school by Wednesday, 4th February)

Family Name …………………………………………………………………………………….

This year we will have sausages and sandwich steaks at the BBQ, and families are invited to join us at no cost. Please let us know how many from your family will be attending, for catering purposes.

Adults ………………………… Children …………………… No. Sausages …………………….. No. Steak …………………………

Nomination Form for School Council Representatives

Welcome Back BBQ - Friday, 6 February 2015 at 6:00pm

We need to elect two representatives from our parent body, to be a part of School Council. If you would like to take on this position or know of someone else who would, please nominate.

I would like to nominate ………………………………………………………………………………………………… as a Parent Representative on School Council.

I have spoken to this person and they are happy to stand. Signature: …………………………………………

This election will take place at the Welcome BBQ - Friday, 6th February 2015.

Birthday during the

Holidays and for the

coming fortnight

Community Noticeboard

Berri Greek School News: Enrolments will be held this Thursday, 29th January at Glossop Primary School from

6:00pm until 7:00pm. Please come along on this night to enrol your child/ren. Fees for the year are $100 per

student for members and $150 per student for non-members.

Lessons will start on the following week, Thursday 5th February from 5:30pm until 8:00pm.

Family Movie Night

Friday 6th February, 7.30pm, PG13 at the Waikerie Lutheran Social Centre.

$4 includes popcorn and a drink.

We cant tell you the name, but its an action Sci Fi Clue: - protectors of the universe.

More info: Tim 0407600293 or Facebook - Waikerie Lutheran Youth