4 August 2023: Week 2 - Term 3
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
Fiona Voigt, Principal
Dear families,
Greening Committee
The first meeting of the Greening Committee will be scheduled in the next fortnight with the first actions planned; an audit of the school grounds, identifying spaces to plant more vegetation and reinvigorating the play areas. The Greening Committee comprises of; Governing Council representatives, parents, Enzo, (our groundsman), Year 6 Green Leaders and interested staff, who will develop a plan that identifies a range of spaces and plant species to expand our green canopy. Researching sustainable vegetation that complements our play areas will be a key focus for the group.
Parent Survey
Each year the Department for Education provides families with opportunity to provide schools with feedback. The 2023 Parent Engagement Survey has been launched this week, closing on the 27 August 2023.
From the 328 responses in 2022, last years’ survey provided feedback that was on the whole, appreciative of the work that the LPPS staff do to support and develop each and every child to achieve their best. There were some areas where feedback was provided regarding the following aspects:
Knowing how to support children at home – 85 parents
School Communicates effectively – 52 parents are seeking improvement
Alongside our Governing Council, we have provided Q&A on Hay forums that are responsive to parent requests including Cyber security and Literacy Forums that support reading at home programs. We are currently redeveloping our Communication policy to include the many online platforms that have been introduced through the COVID experience.
Mathematicians in the making
Our curious Receptions of Room 14, guided by Hilary Perryman, have been collecting and analysing data to answer questions about community. “How many cars are there in our staff car parks?’, ‘What is the most popular colour?’, ‘What do we eat for breakfast?’ are examples of student wonderings that the class have been answering through their data collection.
Using a tallying method, the students were able to collect, collate and present information using a graph format. They were then able to answer questions, posed against their original predictions, using real life contexts.
Students collecting data: Counting the number of staff cars
Students sharing and collating their data
Students found out that cereal is the most popular breakfast and there were 49 cars in the staff carparks with grey the most represented colour.
Early Years Assembly Awards: Friday 4 August 2023
Congratulations to all the students listed below, who demonstrated the Learner Profile Attributes this past fortnight in R-6.
Fiona Voigt, Principal
Library News
Russell Hanson
Year Six - Readers' Cup
Our annual Readers' Cup (Year 6 students) was held in the last week of Term two. Fourteen teams entered the competition. Well done to all of the teams that participated!
The Readers' Cup required the students (in teams) to read five pre-selected books and then participate in quiz style series of questions about the chosen books.
The winning team of the Readers' Cup was "The Furries". The team consisted of Sriya, Lara, Dinithi and Courtney.
The 'Furries' scored an amazing 44½ out of 50! The winning team travelled to Pegi Williams Bookshop to select their own book prizes as well as selecting books for our school library. The winning team's name was also placed onto the Readers' Cup trophy.
Russell Hanson, Teacher Librarian
Wellbeing News
Jane Angove
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE
On Friday 18 August (Week 4), LPPS will support the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.
The SAC and Year 6 Student Wellbeing Leaders will host a whole school digital assembly to mark this important date. As a school, we will also create a collaborative artwork and anti-bullying pledge. We look forward to sharing the final product in an upcoming newsletter.
STUDENT ACTION COMMITTEE (SAC) SEMESTER 2
During Weeks 1 and 2, we welcomed our Semester 2 SAC representatives.
Congratulations to the students listed below who will represent their peers at SAC meetings for the remainder of the year.
Jane Angove, Student Wellbeing Leader (Acting)
Year 3: Adelaide Zoo Excursion
The Year 3 students went to the Adelaide Zoo as part of our Unit of Inquiry into Sharing the Planet, with the Central Ideal of living things are classified according to their observable features.
The visit focused on engaging students by getting up close to animals while communicating important science and sustainability themes directly related to the Australian Curriculum. Students also had the opportunity to walk around the zoo in small groups observing animal’s features and characteristics.
Year 1: Marine Discovery Excursion
As part of our Unit of Inquiry into Unique Environments Rooms 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 visited the Marine Discovery Centre this week. The students were involved in Science activities led by the Marine Biologist and Marine Centre staff. The students experienced a Marine Trail, became familiar with fish from the sea, discovered and observed fish in the MDC’s aquaria, used the interactive displays including video microscopes and completed a beachcombing activity.
Student News
Sam S.
We proudly congratulate Sam S. (Year 5 - Room 33) for winning the role of 'Benji in The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of South Australia‘s Musical Priscilla'.
Sam will perform in all ten shows and will be demonstrating the IB Learner Profiles of being a risk taker and a communicator.
Well done Sam!
Student News
South Australia Junior Chess League – State Championship
Congratulations to Year 5 students Cindy (Room 31) and Charlotte (Room 28) who competed in the SA Junior Chess State Championship during the July school holidays. The girls came home with first and third prize for the Under 12 Open Group and also secured first and third prize for the Under 12 Girls Championship.
A fantastic achievement for both Cindy and Charlotte, congratulations from everyone at Linden Park Primary School.
Student News
Interschool Snow Sport- SA & Regional NSW Interschool Snowsport Championships
During the July school holidays, Ada (Room 39) and Harriet (Room 7) represented Linden Park Primary School at the SA & Regional NSW Interschool Snowsport Championships at Falls Creek. Over two days, they competed in the Alpine GS (downhill) and Ski Cross races. Both girls had four clean runs across the two days, improving on their times in the second run of each race. In the Alpine GS Ada finished fifth and Harriet fourth in their Division. In the Ski Cross, Ada was the Division 4 Bronze medallist for SA and Harriet was the Division 6 Bronze medallist for SA. Congratulations girls on two great races!
For other families who make the trip to the snow during the winter break, consider entering the Interschools. Maybe next year we could challenge for some Team prizes!
LPPS Fete: Thursday 7 March 2024
School Drop Off and Pick Up
Please follow the school rules and keep our children safe. Allow extra time to ensure you park correctly and safely before and after school.
Please do not park and leave your car at DROP OFF OR PICK UP ONLY.
Community news
AFTER SCHOOL CODING CLASS 2023
Book your Spot!
Mid-year Enrolment, New Students Only (Ongoing Students Do Not Need to Re-Enrol)
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the coding class. We would like to express our gratitude to all parents, students, and the management of Linden Park Primary School for their continuous support and cooperation.
At coding class, we offer a range of courses suitable for primary and high school students. Our courses are in line with the Australian STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Starting from Semester 2, we are introducing two new programs on Thursday and Friday's class, with limited available spots.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TERMS 3 &4 2023
Thursday: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming
- Class starting: 27 July 2023
- Time: 3.30 to 4.30pm
- Years: 3, 4 & 5
- Total Spots: 5
- Please click the link to book https://www.trybooking.com/CJMXK
Friday: Introduction to C# Programming
- Class starting: 28 July 2023
- Time: 3.30 to 4.30pm
- Years: 4, 5 & 6
- Total Spots: 10
- Please click link to book https://www.trybooking.com/CJPCT
Cost: AUD 60 / Month (4 weeks a month).
- AUD 90 for 2 siblings - or one student enrolled in 2 courses
- Device: School Laptop/any Laptop
- Location: LPPS School Library
If you need more information, please feel free to contact me.
Kind regards, Dr Zaheed Hasan
Email: admin@codeplanet.com.au
Phone# 0470620348
www.codeplanet.com.au