12 September 2025 | Term 3 | Week 8

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 families, 

Year 1 Phonics screening data
As many would be aware, Term 3 is when schools across our system gather data about how our Year 1 cohort is developing their understanding of Phonics. Phonics enables us to monitor a child's ability to hear, manipulate and write the different sounds within words. At Linden Park Primary we have invested in Playberry Laser as a synthetic phonics program for our learners. Playberry Laser, like other synthetic phonics programs, ensures that learners are explicitly taught the sounds and letters in a systematic way. Our 2025 testing shows strong results, and for those who have yet to meet expected Benchmark, identification has been made of students to be included in our intervention programs. 

Our phonics data over time indicates that, although we introduced a synthetics phonics approach in 2024, our results are trending downwards. A more detailed analysis of the data has indicated that those below benchmark include a number of students who are: new enrolments, have had disrupted attendance or have identified barriers to learning. 

Student Safety 
A reminder that the Durham Avenue cul-d'-sac is not a 'kiss 'n drop' zone. Parents are parking on the clearly marked yellow lines and allowing their children to get out of the vehicle. The cul-d'-sac is an area where students enter and exit the school from several directions creating a stream of foot traffic. The council assessed the area at the request of parents on Governing Council several years ago and the no parking restrictions zoned as a result. 

Spotlight on Learning - Year 4, 'Where we are in place in time'
Visits to our Year 4 classes are indicators of our forthcoming Learning Journeys where parents will be immersed in the journey of the First Fleet and the impacts on our First Nations people. There are model ships being created, historical narratives drafted and convict profiles designed and published. 
Learners researched the conditions, crimes and consequences of the late 18th Century. Students explored key concepts of change and perspective through wonderings about living conditions, impacts on the environment and the local indigenous community. 
I have included some examples of the Convict Register; where students used convict records of those transported on the 'First Fleet' and then wrote summaries based on this information. They detailed real convicts including the accounts of why people were convicted to the colony of Australia. 

Students presented their research using 'aged paper' and hand-drawn portraits. The crimes themselves were based on examples from the documentation of convicts that were transported. 

Kind regards, 
Fiona Voigt, Principal

Assembly Awards

Wellbeing News

Student Action Committee (SAC) News
The SAC held two meetings in weeks 7 and 8. 
At the end of each term our school raises money through a themed casual clothes day and gold coin donation. For three of the terms the proceeds go to Linden Park Primary School for school improvements and the other terms funds go to chosen charities. 
By raising money for charities, our students learn that there are other students who may be less fortunate them and in turn they develop skills in, kindness, empathy and open-mindedness. 
This term classes were tasked with deciding on a charity and a theme for casual clothes day. The response was overwhelming with many suggestions aimed at helping children in South Australia. 
At the end of this term, the SAC voted to hold a "Hero Day" and donate to the Childhood Cancer Association. 
The Childhood Cancer Association is South Australia's key childhood cancer support organisation, dedicated to providing emotional, practical and financial support to families in need. 
On the last day of term students are invited to dress as the person they see as a hero. It doesn't just have to be a superhero, it can be sport stars, emergency workers or mums and dads. 
I hope you can join in the fun while raising money for this worthwhile cause. 

Did You Know? 
Every week, a child in South Australia is referred for cancer diagnosis support. A child's cancer diagnosis is devastating news for the whole family. 
While families can rely on medical treatment for their child, the critical support services for the whole family aren't provided by either state or federal governments. 
The Childhood Cancer Association provides practical, hands-on support to children with cancer, and their families. They do this without a dollar of public funding. 

Their ongoing support includes 
Counselling programs
Accommodation & Respite
Education Support 
Survivorship Support 

Childhood Cancer Association

Kind regards, 
David Molloy, Student Wellbeing Leader and Autism Inclusion Teacher

Learning Journey in the PYP

In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate how they have developed and applied their knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills, and learner profile attributes through the inquiries they undertake. 
Learning Journeys allow parents and caregivers to experience the PYP in action. As communicators, students take the lead, verbalising and demonstrating their learning. They share what they have collaborated on, investigated, researched, inquired into, and designed throughout their unit of inquiry. 

This week, our Year 2 students proudly shared their Learning Journey, showcasing their understanding from the "How We Express Ourselves" unit. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to engage with their child's learning and celebrate the growth and creativity demonstrated throughout this inquiry. 

Year 2 Learning Journey
How we express ourselves - "People communicate through different art forms" 
An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: 
- Inspiration, imagination, creativity 
- Personal, social and cultural modes and practices of communication
- Intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

Year 2 Learning Journey

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School Sport SA (SAPSASA) District Athletics Carnival

On Wednesday 3rd September, the Adelaide South East District Athletics day was held at SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End. We took a team of 38 Years 4-6 students to compete in various track and field events. On a beautiful day for athletics, we had some wonderful results across all ages and events. The students had a great time being able to put their skills on show against other school participants and had a wonderful time mixing amongst the other competitors. 
The students had been working extremely hard over the course of the Term 3, arriving at school at 8.00am to practise their skills on some cold and frosty mornings. The relay teams gave up multiple recesses and lunches to work on their baton change-overs. Students' worked tirelessly on their communication and smooth exchanges and it was time to put it all together on the biggest stage. There was some outstanding competition but in spite of this, Linden Park students were able to achieve an excellent result overall. 

Linden Park Primary's Athletics Team finished in first place overall out of 15 competing schools. 
Final Standings were: 
1st - Linden Park (41 points) 
2nd - Seymour (38 points) 
3rd - Concordia (37 points) 
4th - Highgate & Burnside (32 points) 

A huge thanks to all the parent volunteers for assisting with supervising the students on the bus and volunteering at the events, and to all the families who made a huge commitment to bringing the students out to trainings and gave them the best possible opportunity of performing their best. 
Another huge acknowledgement to our students for their excellent behaviour and conduct during the day. They certainly competed and acted in the appropriate way for a major sporting event including acknowledging other participants at the end of their events, as well as officials. The amount of support they had for everyone in the team during each other's events was outstanding. 
A final special shout out goes to Oliver D, Sophia B, Lara T, Eddie R, Stella M and Jack B who have all been selected for the Adelaide South East District team to compete on Friday 19th September at the State Carnival. 

Congratulations to the following students who finished top 3 in their events: 
Track and Field Events:
Oliver D - 1st 12yo 200m, 3rd 12yo 100m, 1st 12yo Long Jump
Eddie R - 1st 12yo High Jump, 1st 12yo Discus 
Jack B - 1st 11yo Shot Put
Sophia B - 1st 10yo Discus 
Lara T - 1st 12yo Discus, 3rd 12yo 200m
Leo S - 2nd 11yo High Jump, 3rd 12yo Long Jump
Desi S - 2nd 11yo Long Jump
Stella M - 3rd 11yo 100m
Relays
Lara T, Neili G, Elizabeth P, Katie L - 1st 12yo Girls 
Oliver D, Leo S, Oscar B, Adit R - 1st 12yo Boys 
Harris K, Kavanbir D, Colin L, Nicholas S-W - 2nd 11yo Boys 
Stella M, April L, Crystal L, Madeline U - 2nd 11yo Girls
Jeffery T, Parker G, James V, Louis S - 3rd 10yo Boys 

Volleyball SA | Year 5/6 Primary Schools Carnival

On Tuesday 2nd September (Week 7, Term 3), 24 Linden Park Primary School students represented the school at the Volleyball SA Primary Schools Carnival, held at The Lights Community Sports Centre. 
After weeks of preparation and trials, our students were ready to compete against schools from across the Adelaide metropolitan area. Linden Park entered two boys' teams and two girls' teams, all competing in Division 1, making for a highly competitive and exciting day. 
Each team played four matches throughout the carnival. One of the boys' teams performed exceptionally, finishing second in their division, earning a well-deserved place in the Primary Schools Cup, with their final scheduled for Week 1 of Term 4. The other boys' team also performed strongly, finishing a close third. 
Among the girls' teams, one team secured second place in their division, qualifying for the finals carnival in Week 4 of Term 4. The other girls' team put in a strong effort, finishing just behind in third place. 
Congratulations to all Linden Park students who participated, demonstrating great skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We wish the qualifying boys' and girls' teams the very best for their upcoming finals! 
A special thank you also goes to the parents who volunteered and assisted during the carnival - your support was invaluable and greatly appreciated. 

Out of Hours Sport | Thank you to our parent volunteers

As another sporting season draws to a close, Linden Park Primary would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated parent volunteers who selflessly dedicated their time to coach their child's sporting teams throughout Terms 2 & 3. Your commitment has made a significant impact on our students, allowing them to experience the joys of playing sport for their school. Your contributions are invaluable, and we applaud your unwavering support in nurturing our young students. Without your assistance, our sporting teams simply cannot go ahead. 
Thank you! 

Harry Slee, Sports Coordinator 

Sports Day T-Shirts

Our Early Years and Primary Years LPPS Sports Days are early next term

• EY (Reception – Yr 2) Sports day Friday 24^th October
• Primary Years (Yr 3-6) Friday 31^st October

Each student is placed into a house team - your child's teacher has details of their colour team.

Our LPPS Uniform shop has arranged for LPPS coloured t-shirts which can be worn on our sports days available to order online via Nelson Teamwear.

https://nelsonteamwear.com.au/school/linden-park-ps-sports-day

The order portal closes Friday 19^th September 2025

Linden Park Sport Aerobics | FISAF Nationals

In Week 6 of this term, the Linden Park Sports Aerobics club travelled to the Gold Coast with 58 athletes to compete at FISAF Nationals. 
A significant proportion of our athletes are current LPPS students. 
Overall, we had an amazing competition with all athletes performing extremely well in what was a very tough competition. 
Our junior results are as follows: 
Neili - 15th place
Crystal - 10th place 
Linden Loud - 10th place 
Scarlett and Annabelle - 10th place 
Love 7th place 
Linden Legends 7th place 
Linden Lollipops 6th place 
Luscious 6th place 
Lexi 6th place 
Linden Rodeo 6th place
Levitate 5th place 
Linden Divas 2nd place 
Linden Groovers 1st place - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

Our Senior athletes and teams also performed well, winning four National titles from six routines. 
These results are outstanding in their own right, but when you consider that all but one of these athletes are LPPS old scholars (as is our amazing Head Coach, Demi Perentes), then it is really exceptional. 
Congratulations to all the LPPS students who competed. We are so proud of each and every one of you. 
And a huge thank you to all the parents for your ongoing support...we love the community we create together. Bring on 2026! 

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