4 April 2025 | Term 1 | Week 10

Kaurna Acknowledgement

Niina Marni. As we feel the earth beneath us, the wind around us and the sun above us, we acknowledge the Kaurna people, the traditional owners of this land. We pay our respects to past Elders and will work with present and emerging Elders to protect and care for this unique land of ours. We also extend this respect to other First Nations peoples. 

Principal's Report

Dear parents and students, 

Linden Park Primary is celebrating the first term of learning with student-led conferences, where learners take charge; presenting their achievements, challenges and future goals directly to their parents. This format fosters a deep sense of ownership and pride in their learning journey as individuals focus on growth and achievement. As always parents have responded enthusiastically, with an impressive turn out of over 900 interviews scheduled thus far. 

These vibrant interactions not only strengthen individual learning pathways, but also fortify the home-school partnership, creating a committed network of support around each child. Staff note the positive impact these conferences have on students' communications skills and confidence. 

Year 3 Flowers - How we express ourselves
As part of the transdisciplinary theme, How we express ourselves, the Year 3 classes have been creating artwork with the theme of flowers using block-print technique. Students select pictures that can be printed using two contrasting colours and transfer these designs onto a block, etching the lines. 

Evie, our local artist, who works at LPPS as an SSO was there to support students develop the techniques required to print. 
The students then experimented with the printing techniques; 'loading' rollers with ink, applying even pressure and with utmost care removing the print from the block to reveal the artwork. 
The end result are prints the students are incredibly proud of! 

Year 3 Works of Art | Block Printing

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Athletics Day - Years 4-6
Next week our Years 4-6 students participate in the LPPS Athletics competition, spread out over two days at Mariner Oval. The Years 4 and 6 students compete on the Tuesday 8/4/2025 and the Year 5s on the Wednesday 9/4/2025. 
To create atmosphere and a competitive spirit, we encourage all children to wear their house colours. As always, parents are welcome to watch and support their children. 

Kind regards, 
Fiona Voigt, Principal

Assembly Awards

Reminder | Yard Supervision Begins at 8.35am

We are noticing that many students are entering the school grounds before 8:35am in the morning.

School officially starts at 8:35am, with Yard duty starting at this time.  Staff are not on duty to provide supervision prior to this time.

LPPS OSHC offers supervision of students from 7:00am -8:35 am if you need to drop your child off before school is officially open.  

Children should aim to enter the school no earlier than 8:35am (excluding supervised sports training). 

Wellbeing News

Student Action Committee (SAC) News
Two of our Wellbeing Ambassadors last Friday presented the minutes from our SAC meetings. Issues raised by students include: lunch time clubs, more soccer goals on Sanders Oval, more bag racks, football goals, more sports equipment for the primary and early years areas. 
Student representatives also decided on holding a Disorganised Day for Casual Clothes Day at the end of this term. 
It is fantastic to see so many students having a say as to the things they want in their school. 

Student Wellbeing Leader's Conference 2025
This Thursday I had the pleasure of accompanying our Student Wellbeing Ambassadors to the Student Wellbeing Leaders Conference at Black Forest Primary School. The full day conference gives our students an opportunity to meet other Student Wellbeing Leaders from schools within the Greenhill South Partnership. The day included leadership building activities, presented by Henry Nicholson from Inner Strength, learning to analyse and interpret Wellbeing Engagement Collection (WEC) data with the WEC team from the education department and ended with a motivational leadership presentation from Henry. 
I was immensely proud of the way our students conducted themselves, their participation in all activities and the leadership skills they showed when working together. 
Well-done team. 

DID YOU KNOW? 
Our Student Action Committee (SAC) gives our students a say in the things that matter to them at school (Student Voice). 
The changing attitudes and views of young people - as well as changes to schools' views about young people - over several decades have led to the development and refinement of the term 'student voice'. 
In schools today, student voice is much more than token consultation with students over things like school uniform, or the theme of a school event. Students want to understand why things are done as they are, and to be able to voice their views about change and to have those views heard (Mahar et al, 2007). They want to be part of those decisions. 
This emerging definition of 'student voice' involves young people in a true partnership with adults, so they can influence what happens to them in school, and become meaningfully involved in their own learning. 
Students can make serious and important decisions; students can do important and valuable things; students learn skills; expertise and knowledge of the needs of their community; important action can be taken as part of students' learning in school; and community focused research and action is an appropriate educational approach for schools. 
When students are encouraged and enabled to be actively engaged in making decisions about their learning, this is agency. 'Agency is about students having more control over their learning - it's about action and control.' 
Student participation builds further on voice and agency to enable students, either directly or through their representatives, to share in decision-making and implementation, in collaboration or partnership with others. 
All of these approaches - voice, agency, participation - occur at classroom and whole school levels within systems. Some are small beginning steps; some are more advanced and widespread. All are valuable. 

Adapted from: 
https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/how-student-voice-has-evolved-over-time

Linden Park Primary School Swimming Carnival | Years 4-6

On Wednesday, 26th March, Linden Park Primary School hosted its' annual Swimming Carnival at Burnside Swimming Centre. The weather was perfect, and students participated with great enthusiasm throughout the day. 
One of the highlights was the much-anticipated staff vs. student relay, which thrilled the crowd. This year, the staff claimed victory in a close race!
A huge thank you to all the parents who assisted with bus travel, accompanying the year 6s walking and supported teachers throughout the event - your help was greatly appreciated. 
Congratulations to our open 100m champions, Matt T and Grace L, for their outstanding performances.
The house points leader board saw plenty of changes throughout the day, but in the end, the final standings were: 

1st Davenport
2nd Gleeson
3rd Waite
4th Cleland

Well-done to all participants for their effort, sportsmanship, and team spirit! 

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Culture Spotlight

Celebrating Hana Matsuri - The Japanese Flower Festival
On April 8, people in Japan celebrate Hana Matsuri, also known as the Flower Festival. This beautiful tradition marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as Buddha. This beautiful tradition is named after the flowers that bloom in early spring, symbolising new beginnings and happiness. 

During Hana Matsuri, people visit temples decorated with colourful flowers and take part in community celebrations. In many areas, there are parades, performances, and displays of spring flowers to mark the occasion. A special custom includes pouring sweet tea over a small statue of Buddha as a gesture of respect and gratitude. 

At our school, we embrace opportunities to learn about different cultural traditions. Hana Matsuri is a wonderful way for students to explore Japanese customs and appreciate the beauty of nature. It also reminds us of the importance of kindness, respect, and new beginnings. 
We encourage students to take a moment to notice the wonders of nature around them, celebrate the change of seasons, and reflect on how small acts of kindness can brighten someone's day - just like a spring blossom! 
To those who observe Hana Matsuri, we wish you a joyful celebration filled with beauty and happiness! 

Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr in Our School Community
As an end to Ramadan over the weekend, many families in our school community celebrated Eid-al-Fitr, also known as the "Festival of Breaking the Fast." This special occasion is a time for gathering with family and friends, sharing food, and showing kindness to others. 
Eid-al-Fitr is often marked by enjoying special meals, exchanging gifts, and taking part in acts of generosity. A key tradition is giving those in need, which reflects the values of gratitude and caring for others. 
At our school, we value and celebrate the diversity of our community. Eid-al-Fitr is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and traditions. We encourage students to share their experiences, ask questions, and embrace the kindness shown to others. 
To our students, staff and families celebrating, we wish you Eid Mubarak! May your day be filed with joy, peace, and togetherness. 

Reception Sprout Incursion

This term, our Reception students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a cooking workshop with Sprout Cooking School. With the guidance of the Sprout team, our students cooked their own delicious chicken or vegetarian fajitas! This incursion was part of our Unit of Inquiry, 'Who We Are', and connected with our central idea: Balanced choices affect our wellbeing. 

The activity gave students a fun, hands-on way to explore making healthy food choices while also learning the importance of making safe choices in the kitchen. As they worked with kitchen utensils, they demonstrated responsibility - a key concept in our learning. 

A big thank you to Sprout Cooking School. 

Year 6 |Team Building Activities

This term the Year 6 students have engaged in a number of team building activities in alignment with the unit of inquiry "Who We Are" and the central idea of "Understanding physical and mental health creates safer environments for us all". Coupled with our SIP focus of developing and strengthening our social emotional wellbeing, students have engaged in team building activities aimed at developing positive relationships, a sense of belonging, and skills to manage strong emotions. 

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Library News

Donations Needed 
If you are planning a declutter over the school holidays and find yourself sorting through your children's bedrooms, please think of the library! 
The library is needing: 

- LEGO and DUPLO - the Lego tables are very popular at lunch times! 

- Used books for our 'Little Free Library' - our Little Free Library, located outside the library entrance is looking quite bare and is in need of some books! 

Foreign Language Books - if families are planning to go overseas this year - please consider purchasing some foreign language books to donate to our increasing foreign language collection. 

Thank you, 
Russell Hanson, Teacher-Librarian

Year 6 | Transition to High School | Parent Information Night

In response to a number of enquires from the parent community, please see the following information about the statewide transition process for students attending public secondary schools in 2026 (Yr 7 in 2026). 

How the process works:
1) 28th April 2025 – Start of Term 2 – Year 6 Parents will receive an email from the Department for Education (DfE) Transition portal.   Emails will be sent to the parent’s email on file at Linden Park Primary School.  This will include a link to complete an ROI form (Registration of Interest)

To assist families complete their ROI forms correctly and to answer any questions you may have about the transition process – we have three (3) parent information sessions scheduled for Monday 28th April.
- These sessions are for parents only – we ask that one adult attend per family. 
- Please make alternate child-minding arrangements for children to stay home
- Booking is essential.  Sessions will be 30mins.
- To book go to: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/cg86y

2) Parents have until 23^rd May 2025 to submit their ROI online form. It is not a “first in, first served” basis.   That is, submitting early will not guarantee a place at your preferred school. 
It is important that parents/caregivers reach an agreement regarding which Secondary School you want to nominate for your child before you complete the form, as only one form can be submitted for each child. 
3) The Department for Education centrally allocates students to schools based on their residential address recorded at their primary school.
4) By 8^th August – Families are emailed their allocated school.  
***Please note – please do not contact the secondary school at this time – They will contact you directly on how to accept your enrolment offer, please be patient!
5) By the end of September - Families will receive notifications from their allocated secondary school on how to confirm / complete enrolment paperwork.

Important information

• Split families / shared living – Please contact Mel Sandery in the front office to confirm the primary residential address to be used for secondary school allocation.
  
• It is very important to fill in your ROI (registration of interest) form correctly – including if your child gains a special interest entry (e.g. Ignite, Music, Sport special program). 
  
• If your child will be attending a private secondary school for Year 7 in 2026 – you still complete the ROI form, ticking the box that indicates attending private school.
  

More detailed information will be sent to families early Term 2

School Sport SA | Year 5/6 Statewide Knockout Cricket Competition

On Friday, 28 March, Linden Park Primary hosted Concordia College at Mariner Oval for the opening round of the Statewide Schools Knockout Cricket Competition. There was a real buzz in the air as the Year 5/6 Knockout team prepared to take on a strong opponent. Captains Darcy A and Dhruv P won the toss and chose to field first. 
Concordia got off to a steady start, taking advantage of some early fielding lapses from Linden Park to build their score. However, after the drinks break, Linden Park regrouped and fought back strongly. By the end of their innings, Concordia had posted a competitive total of 117 runs. 
Chasing 118 for victory, Linden Park faced an early setback with the loss of quick wickets. Despite this, the team showed great resilience as middle-order batters Tavish K and Dhruv P built crucial partnerships to keep the chase alive. Just as victory seemed within reach, Concordia's fielders pulled off some outstanding catches, shifting the momentum back in their favour. 
With two overs to go, Linden Park needed to score at almost a run per ball to secure the win. They took calculated risks with their running between the wickets, inching closer to the target. However, despite their determined efforts, they fell just short, finishing with a total of 110 runs from their 20 overs. 
Although the result was disappointing, the team's performance was something to be proud of. They demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship, representing Linden Park with pride and determination. 
 A special thank you to parent volunteer Chris A for her invaluable support throughout the match. 

Early Dismissal

REMINDER

School will finish at 2.10pm on the last day of Term 1 - Friday 11 April 2025. 

Movie Day | The Minecraft Movie

Linden Park Primary School Community and Fundraising Committee invites you to a screening of A Minecraft Movie! 
A wonderful opportunity for students to get together with classmates and celebrate a great start to the school year! 

When: Sunday 13 April
Where: Regal Theatre
Time: 1.30pm arrival for a 2.00 start

Tickets available on Qkr! - $20 for adults and $15 for children (limited tickets available)

Prizes and Raffles:
Raffle tickets for sale for your chance to win a Burnside Village Voucher and Mother's Day gift pack!
Door Prize - every attendee will go into the draw to win official MINECRAFT merchandise! 

Your best friend or cousins don't attend LPPS? Don't worry, you are welcome to purchase tickets for your friends and family as well! 

All funds raised will go towards enhancing our outdoor play areas.  

Please note: This is an unsupervised event and ALL children must be accompanied by a paying adult for the duration of the film. 

Colour Fun Run | Friday 2nd May

The LPPS 2025 Colour Fun Run Fundraiser will be held Friday 2nd May 2025, first week of Term 2!
This week, students will have brought home a Colour Fun Run flyer that outlines the details of the day plus their collection tally sheet. A class timetable will be sent out early Term 2. 

Colour Fun Run Donation Flyer

There are lots of prizes to be won by the classes that raise the most money! 
We are looking for volunteers to help with coordinating the 2025 Colour Fun Run. If you are able to help please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/VuxMSqg
We look forward to a fantastic and fun event! 

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