Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the Music RecitalConcert where students, who are learning a musical instrumentthrough private lessons, were able to perform to their parentsand other members of their family. It was great to see thosestudents just beginning the journey, as well as those who haveobviously been learning for a number of years and developingtheir musical skills effectively. It reminds me of the importanceof helping our students to appreciate the fact that it takes timeand effort to develop your skills and it is only as we applyourselves that we find success in our achievements.Furthermore. I enjoyed seeing the students supporting oneanother in their performances. It takes courage to publiclyperform, and to hear and see the students providing positiveencouragement for one another reminded me of the importanceof students valuing and respecting one another and knowingthat they can be supportive of each other.

Friday will be the final day of Transition for our new Receptionsbeginning in 2021 and I must say a big thank you to theirbuddies who have helped to make their transition into theschool environment more enjoyable. It is great to see theenthusiasm of students wanting to support those childrenbeginning their schooling at Prescott. Well done to all involved.

Sports Day for the Primary students was a great day, but wouldnot have been able to operate effectively without the assistanceof our Year 10 and 11 HPE students. Under the guidance of MrTrent Martin it was wonderful to see our high school studentsencouraging the younger students to try their best and supportthem in their different activities. The older students indicated to

me that they would like to make this an annual event...it wassuch fun!! We missed you as parents and hope that by next yearfurther protocols will be able to be implemented by themanagement of Santos Stadium so you can once again be partof this day with your children. As the school has been able toprovide more activities for the students, there has been theopportunities for the students to support one another which Ibelieve is an excellent way for students to learn the value ofgiving for others. The joy is often so much greater when we areable to genuinely care for others. God encourages us to loveothers. One of the most simple ways to love is by helping whenwe see someone in need. Whether it is our time, money orenergy, giving to help someone in need is a blessing toourselves. You never know how a small act of kindness canmake a difference for someone else. Be inspired today to be thethe act of kindness and light of Christ that those around usneed.

Have a good weekChristine Clark

PRESCOTT COLLEGE SOUTHERN NEWSLETTER

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From the Principal

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TERM 4

Week 4(2 - 6 November)

Fri 6 Nov - Final Transition Day fornew Reception students

Week 5(9 - 13 November)

Mon 9 Nov - Upper Prim AssemblyFri 13 Nov - Pupil Free Day

Week 6(16 - 20 November)

Dental Van at Prescott all weekMon 16 Nov - Junior Prim AssemblyMon 16 Nov - Year 12 Formal &GraduationWed 18 Nov - SACSA Basketball forYear 3&4 boys & girlsThurs 19 Nov - SACSA Basketball forYear 5&6 boys & girls

Week 7(23 - 27 November)

Mon 23 Nov - Upper Prim Assembly

Week 8(30 Nov - 4 Dec)

Mon 30 Nov - Junior Prim AssemblyTues 1 Dec - Yr 11 Orientation DayWed 2 Dec - Last day for Yrs 10 & 11Wed 2 Dec - Secondary AwardsAssembly 9:15 - 11:15amWed 2 Dec - Junior Primary AwardsAssembly 11:30am - 12:30pmWed 2 Dec - Upper Primary AwardsAssembly 1:45 - 2:45pmWed 2 Dec - Year 6 Graduation Night6pm

Asthma Care Plans need to be updated yearly. Please get your plans redoneand signed by your GP, if you have not provided us with a new one this year.

Please note that the Uniform Shop Opening Hours are:Tuesday 3:15 - 4pm

Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30am & 3:15 - 4pmThursday 8:30 - 9:30am

Term 4Upcoming Events From the Office

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ABSENTEE SMS NUMBER0409 667 977

This is a very convenient way tonotify the school via SMS that

your child will be absent.

ASTHMA CARE PLANS

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

ABSENTEE SMSWhen sending an absentee SMS to school, please ensure you state the reasonfor the absence, e.g. illness, appointment, family commitment

DRINK BOTTLESPlease ensure that your child/ren brings a full drink bottle to school with themevery day as the bubblers are still closed. Thank your assistance in this matter.

Thank you to the Prescott College Southern community for your support of “TheZoe Thomas Foundation”. One hundred percent of your donation will directly go toour Music program which provides instrumental tuition and mentoring. Yoursupport is much appreciated,

Management Committee of The Zoe Thomas Foundation.

EMAILING OF SCHOOL FEESPlease note that school fees will be emailed to parents on Friday of this week. Ifyou have any queries in regards to your fees please do not hesitate to contact theFront Office.

If you require assistance with your fees please make a time to meet with ChristineClark who is happy to work with families in meeting their obligations in this regard.

Primary School Book Week Photos

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Primary School Book Week Photos

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Primary School Book Week Photos

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On Thursday 15 October, Prescott entered 25 students into thedistrict SAPSASA Athletics Carnival. This was a rescheduledevent that had to be postponed earlier this year due to COVID-19. It was a fantastic day and all students should be proud oftheir results.

Prescott did exceptionally well, with over half of our entrantsplacing top 3 in their events and collecting a ribbon for theirefforts. A big congratulations to Max Farman, Aurora Templer,Madison Brown, Emma Potter and Zoe Jaekel who qualified forthe state championships to be held at SA Athletics Stadium.

Primary School Sport Report

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SAPSASA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

STATE JUNIOR BASKETBALLCHAMPIONSHIPS 2020

U12 BOYS REPRESENTED BYPRESCOTT

The “2020 State Junior Basketball Championships” wereheld on Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October. DamianRuxton, Bailey Gowling and Blake Woodcock played forSouthern Tigers in District Div2 and placed "Runners Upin the Boys U12 Reserve State Junior BasketballChampionships 2020"!

Prescott is very proud to have many of our studentsrepresenting Southern Tigers at Basketball in SouthAustralia.

MINI BALL 2021As the year draws to a close, applications are now open for anystudents wanting to be involved in Mini Ball next year.

Mini Ball is the after school basketball competition played atthe Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium.

Although plans for next year are still being finalised byBasketball SA, at this stage the competition is proposed to looksomething like the following:Monday Competition - Year 5/6/7Tuesday Competition - Year 2/3Wednesday Competition - Year 3/4Thursday or Friday Competition – Year 7/8/9 (TBC – POSSIBLE NEW COMPETITION SUBJECT TO SUFFICIENTINTEREST FROM OTHER SCHOOLS)

If your child is interested and/or you would like moreinformation about the program, please find and complete therelevant forms (attached) according to your child’s year leveland your preferred competition. Applications must be returnedto Student Reception by Friday 29 January 2021. Allapplications received after this date can expect to be placed ona waiting list.

SUNA NETBALL 2021We are seeking expressions of interest to establish after schoolmixed netball teams for students in Years 2-7. If your child isinterested in playing netball for a school team or you wouldlike more information, please find and complete the attachedform and return it to Student Reception.

Marathon Winners:

AGE 5 BOYS:1ST: Andrey Litvinov2ND: Kevin Jung3RD: Jayden Wang

AGE 5 GIRLS:1ST: Shiloh Edwards 2ND: Anais Nait-Ladjemil3RD: Sage Firgaira

AGE 6 BOYS:1ST: Macklen Hibberd 2ND: Jett Varnhagen 3RD: Finn Pearce

AGE 6 GIRLS:1ST: Sophie Campbell 2ND: Lara Szoboszlai 3RD: Zara Stott

AGE 7 BOYS:1ST: Noah Ker 2ND: Raphael Nahhas3RD: Aaron George

AGE 7 GIRLS:1ST: Dakota Horsell 2ND: Elirah Singh 3RD: Audrey Sheridan

AGE 8 BOYS:1ST: Brodie Owen 2ND: Quinn Evans 3RD: Jordan Fenton

AGE 8 GIRLS:1ST: Isla Scott 2ND: Liliana Templer 3RD: Hannah Amin

AGE 9 BOYS:1ST: Finn Roberts 2ND: Lucas Galvin 3RD: Dillon Stark

The Primary School held their annual Sports Day on Wednesday 28 October at SA Athletics Stadium.

We were blessed with perfect weather and students had a great time participating in their events, which included; Sprints, LongDistance run, Long Jump, Ball Throw and novelty relays. The Year 6 students also participated in Shot-put and Discus. The stadium feltemptier without our parents and grandparents cheering the students on this year.

Fortunately, many of our Year 10 and 11 students offered to assist and were a massive help throughout the day. A memorable momentwas when 3 teams of Year 6 students, 2 teams of secondary students and a team of staff went head-to-head in a relay race.

The staff team ended up being narrow winners in a hard-fought victory. The final result for the winning house this year was extremelyclose! In the end, there were only 61 points that separated all three houses.

Congratulations to the Yellow House (EYRE) for earning the most points and winning the 2020 Sports Day. The final house points at the end of the day were:

Eyre: 1030 pointsHindmarsh: 976 pointsFlinders: 969 points

A big thank you to all classroom teachers, SSOs and event coordinators for your efforts in ensuring the day was a great success.

Marathon Winners:

AGE 9 GIRLS:1ST: Harper Perkins 2ND: Indianah Triffitt 3RD: Bethany Fiddes

AGE 10 BOYS:1ST: Oliver Camp 2ND: Jovi Lee 3RD: Timothy Burdon

AGE 10 GIRLS:1ST: Sophia Papoutsis 2ND: Aurora Templer 3RD: Alyssa Kelly

AGE 11 BOYS:1ST: Frank Papoutsis 2ND: Liam Bradshaw 3RD: Caelan Black

AGE 11 GIRLS:1ST: Madison Brown 2ND: Emma Potter 3RD: Zoe Jaekel

AGE 12 BOYS:1ST: Darcy Fauser 2ND: Baxter Reid 3RD: Jayden Dugdale

AGE 12 GIRLS:1ST: Phoebe Roberts 2ND: Madison Craggs 3RD: Alianah Triffitt

Primary School Sports Day Report

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Primary School Sports Day Photos

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We would like to congratulate one of our Year 12students, Leena Corley, on a huge success she achievedthis year. Leena was selected to participate in aprogram through the South Australian Aboriginal SportsTraining Academy (SAASTA) and the Port AdelaideFootball Club. This program enabled Leena to completeher Certificate III in Fitness. Leena’s selection was basedon key performance indicators in relation toattendance, behaviour, respect, pride in the uniform,participation in all curriculum areas and team work.Due to her participation in this program, Leena has nowalso been offered a role in BHP. Great work Leena andwe wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

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YEAR 12 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BREAKFAST & ACTIVITY MORNINGFrom the Secondary School

CONGRATULATIONS LEENA

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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNA School Mixed Netball registration ofinterest form

Year 2/3 Miniball 2021 form

Year 3/4 Miniball 2021 form

Year 5/6/7 Miniball 2021 form

Year 7/8/9 Miniball 2021 form

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parent Webinar flyer

Amanda Rishworth's Christmas Appeal flyer

Comosystems flyer

Summer Camp 2021 flyer

Newsletter Handouts

Prescott College Southern140 Pimpala Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162

PH: (08) 8381 4290Email: office@prescottsouthern.sa.edu.au

Website: www.prescottcollegesouthern.com.au

General Announcements

Summer Camp is back on for January 2021. SummerCamp is a great time for students from 10 years old to 12years of age and also for 13 years to 17 years of age. Ittakes place on the Murray River where there are heaps ofwater sports, friendships and worship. Scan the QR Codefor more information and to register for January 2021!From the Chaplains