8 December 2023: Week 8 - Term 4

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,

As the end of the academic year approaches, we look back with immense pride and joy on the myriad of achievements and growth experienced at Linden Park Primary. It is inspiring to see how our students have flourished academically, embraced the International Baccalaureate (IB) principles, and fostered a community spirit that resonates with our core values. From our provocations; wonderings that lead to investigation and then to the generation and synthesis of information that forms new learning.

Each student has embarked on a learning journey, where they are encouraged to consistently demonstrate the tenacity and curiosity that are hallmarks of our learning ethos. Their progress and accomplishments are celebrated within their reports and shared through their in-depth portfolios, which represent a mosaic of their learning experiences, from collaborative projects to individual inquiry.

Class Placement

As we prepare for the next academic year, an important consideration is the class placement process. Our educators have meticulously curated class groupings for the forthcoming year, taking into account each child's unique learning trajectory, social connections, and emotional well-being. This thoughtful process ensures that every student's needs are met, fostering an environment where learning can thrive.

We acknowledge that the bond between a teacher and student is significant. Nevertheless, we kindly remind families that requests for specific teachers will not be entertained. Rest assured, each of our educators brings a wealth of knowledge and a teaching approach that enriches the academic and personal growth of our pupils. We trust in the expertise and insights of our teachers to continue delivering educational excellence.

Whilst we uphold our reputation for academic excellence; we are equally as committed to fostering a nurturing community where lasting friendships are established, and the emotional and social needs of our students are met with care and empathy. We celebrate the success in building a community that supports each other.

Resilience, Tenacity- Success!

After many false starts; we held the Championship Races from Sports-day.  The day dawn with a cheeky attempt to rain, but Enzo had stern words with the weather gods and by 9:00am we underway. Congratulations to Cleland, whose captains, Abby, Billy and Ava lifted the shield with pride and humility, acknowledging the efforts of all. Lara and Spencer were crowned the winners of the inaugural 400 metre race.

 Holiday Wishes

As we bid farewell to an unforgettable year, our staff and students family extends the warmest of wishes to you for a safe and festive holiday season. May it be a time filled with joy, laughter, and precious moments celebrated with family. The holiday period is an opportunity to rest, rejuvenate, and rejoice in the company of loved ones. We eagerly anticipate welcoming our students back, refreshed and ready for the exciting challenges that await in the next year.

In closing, thank you to our entire school community for your unyielding support and dedication. It is because of you that our institution thrives and our children shine brightly. Happy holidays to all, and cheers to another remarkable year to come!

Warm regards,

Fiona Voigt, Principal 

Assembly Awards

Congratulations to all the students listed below, who demonstrated the Learner Profile Attributes this past fortnight in R-6.

Chop4Change

We had such an amazing day Friday 24 November, seeing over 40 students and staff members participate in Chop 4 Change!

We have currently raised over our goal of $10,000 thanks to our incredible community.

All funds raised will be going to The Childhood Cancer Association!

Special mention to the following people and businesses for their support:-

Hairdressers/Barbers

• Robbie (Robbie's Chop Shop, Unley)
• Lucy (Windsor Hair, Glenside)
• Marie (Nortico Hair Lounge, Leabrook)

Sponsors

• Tony and Mark's, Glenunga
• Officeworks, Trinity Gardens
• Bunnings, Kent Town

Participants (shaved their heads/cut their hair)

• 43 Students
• Seven staff members
• One parent 

LPPS Team Members/Organisers

• Henry Nicholson, Assistant Principal - Operations
• Lesley Kong, Teacher
• Kate Low, Teacher
• Georgina Zawada, Teacher

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Wellbeing News

SAC

To mark the end of their tenure, the Semester two SAC representatives had a celebratory picnic lunch last week. 

Thank you to all the Odd Bod and Even Stevens SAC representatives for demonstrating great responsibility and communication skills throughout the semester.

Be You 

As the school holidays approach, we acknowledge that some students may be away from their friends and usual school supports. This change of routine may cause feelings of loneliness, stress or isolation. Where possible, we encourage parents/carers to connect with families of children who may be vulnerable or at risk during the holiday period.

Be You has the following tips for adults supporting children:

• Encourage them to stay connected
  • Social relationships are an important aspect of children’s general wellbeing. Friends can provide both play and support, and spending time with friends is also important for keeping and building existing friendships. 
• Encourage them to stay involved 
  • Whether it is hobbies, clubs or sports – involvement with these can help a child feel connected to their wider community.   
• Partake in physical activity
  • If your child is feeling down or finding things difficult, physical activities such as walking around the block can help relieve stress and frustration. 
• Keeping to a regular routine
  • Getting a good sleep each night helps children feel energised, focused and motivated. Getting up and going to bed at the same time each day can help normalise their body clock. 
• Help-seeking & support
  • School to provide information to families on how to keep children safe over the holidays. Ensure that children who may become more vulnerable during this time have access to support numbers, locally and nationally; and that their parents/carers also are provided with these details.

Please see below contact details for national support services.

Interoception

Interoception is noticing and responding to our body’s physical and emotional state. Interoception can help us understand our bodies and strategies to help regulate our emotions in a safe way. 

Have a go yourself! 

Butterfly Wings

1. In a seated position, place the soles of your feet together and hold them with your hands. The legs are now forming the ‘butterfly wings’. Your elbows can be between your legs or resting on your knees. 
2. Gently press the knees down to increase the stretch. To add a spine stretch, bend forward from the upper back and reach forward towards your feet. Where did you feel it in your body when we pushed down on our knees?
3. Repeat the activity again, but this time focus on your inner thigh muscles.

How did your inner thigh muscles feel while holding that stretch?

Jane Angove, Wellbeing Coordinator

Year 2 Ukulele Club

On Friday 24 November, the Year 2 Ukulele Club did a special performance of ‘Roar’ (Katy Perry) at the Early Years French Assembly.  Solo singers included Mia, Imogen, Eloise and Minoly. 

The Ukulele Club have been working hard on their ukulele skills at recess times every Monday, learning how to hold the instrument correctly, strum and play several chords. This has allowed them to play lots of fun songs like 'Rockin' Allover the World, Iko Iko, Miss Mary Mac, Roar' and more.

It has been a pleasure working with the Year 2 Ukulele Club in 2023! 

Alice Combe, Music Teacher 

Numeracy News

Dear Families,

Throughout this year we have had three teams of 30 students, across Years 4, 5 and 6, participate in the Maths Games and Maths Olympiad Competitions. There were four separate Competitions across the year, in which ninety of our brightest mathematicians competed.

The Maths Games and Maths Olympiad are competitions designed to stimulate and challenge students with their mathematical thinking. It teaches major problem solving strategies and strengthens students’ mathematical intuition, creativity and ingenuity prior to starting high school.

The Year 4 students who participated in the Maths Games (including special award winners) were:-

• Emily Ma - Patch for being the top scorer for class
• Henry Wu - Patch for being the top scorer for class
• Chloe Wong - Patch for being the top scorer for class
• April Liu - Patch for being the top scorer for class
• Ryan Liu - Patch for being the top scorer for class
• Ariel Ji, Daniel Liu, Mia Xu, Oliver Ditria,  William Han, Owen Shi, Luc Hao, Liam Fong, Eddie Rochow, Zaarif Khan, Michael Xing-Sun, Darcy Allen, Sithmi Kankani, Tavish Kundu, Vageesha Navaratna, Lucas Sun, Aaron Rong, Yuvan Sahani, Eddie Rumpe, Wendy Cao, Naomi Opeya, Ibrahim Mehio, Angela Liang, Tiffany Yang and Srinidhi Chandrapaty.

The Year 5 students who participated in the Maths Olympiad (including special award winners) were:-

• Zhizhen Shan - Top 10 % and trophy for the highest score
• Danny Gong - Top 10 % Pin
• Charlotte Chen - Top 10 % Pin
• Oliver Tian - Top 10 % Pin
• Olivia Jin - Top 25 % Patch
• Elaine Wang - Top 25 % Patch
• Chuyi Peng - Top 25 % Patch
• Hannah Xiao Top 25 % Patch
• Anh Hoang - Top 25 % Patch
• Hallace Huang, Jamie Chi, Sammy Gallomarino, Siang Xu, Chris Lui, Thisum Gunaratre, Iris Xu, Teddy Chan, Jenny Wang, Ethan Du, Sandy Zhao, Carisa Mui, Sichen Liu, Saanvi Prakash, Nicholas Nottage, Chloe Martin, Jayden Ng, Zuckermann, Aikam Lamba, Dhyana Patel and Aayan Kumaria.

The Year 6 students who participated in the Maths Olympiad (including special award winners) were:

• Tiger Tabbernal - Top 10 % and trophy for the equal highest score
• Courtney Fu - Top 10 % and trophy for the equal highest score
• Mahad Ali - Top 10 % Pin
• Amelia Liu - Top 10 % Pin
• Sriya Dorge - Top 10 % Pin
• Kevin Wu - Top 10 % Pin
• Kyle Fonseka - Top 10 % Pin
• Yifei Liao - Top 10 % Pin
• Pinaya Yapo - Top 10 % Pin
• Mason Liu - Top 10 % Pin
• Martin Kuang - Top 10 % Pin
• Leah Fong - Top 10 % Pin
• Heidi Zhu - Top 10 % Pin
• Harry Jin - Top 10 % Pin
• Hantao Huang - Top 10 % Pin
• Ethan Harish - Top 10 % Pin
• Keith Wong - Top 25 % Patch
• Lily Bai - Top 25 % Patch
• Kiaan Patel - Top 25 % Patch
• Alan Chen - Top 25 % Patch
• Patrick He - Top 25 % Patch
• Dinithi Kankani - Top 25 % Patch
• Ryan Zhang Top 25 % Patch
• Cheng Yu - Top 25 % Patch)
• Khadeeja Muhammad Hafizei, Aurora Jin, Leanne Shi, Rohan Dogra, James Tzamntzidis and Yuki Wang.

Special congratulations to the entire Year 6 Maths Olympiad Team, who finished in the top 10% of schools from around Australia.

Josh McGuire, Numeracy Coordinator

2024 Materials & Services Charge

Thanks to everyone who voted on the Materials & Services Charge amount for 2024.

We received 438 ‘Yes’ votes & 52 ‘No’ votes.

The Materials & Services Charge (M&S) for 2024 will be $470.00 per student.  This amount will be invoiced and emailed to families in January before school starts with a due date of 31 March 2024.

An excursion fee of $160.00 per student will also be invoiced and emailed in January.

Student News

Little Athletics State Relay Championship 

Leo S. (Room 25) competed in the Little Athletics State Relay Championships on Sunday 3 December and won Gold in 4 x Medley and Silver in 4 x Field Relay.

What an achievement!   We are so proud of you Leo! 

Lesley Kong, Teacher (Room 25)

Student News

Emily B. (Room 28) and Elina Y (Room 28). took part in the field events (Shotput and 2x4 Relay) at Santos Stadium on Sunday 3 December.

Emily's team won the Gold Medal and Elina's team did very well too.

Jacky Taverner, Teacher 

Out of Hours Sport - Netball

By: Georgia Stockham (LPPS White Coach) .........

Year 3 Linden Park White have had a fabulous year dominating Primary 5. Their passion for netball, skill, ferociousness (and height) have helped us to have a very successful summer and winter season. However, most importantly their enthusiasm, friendship and support of each other has been second to none. 

Some of the girls created a banner a few weeks ago to help inspire and support those on court, and it is that sort of thinking that I love to see.

Sadly, at the end of this one of our team is leaving us to move interstate. We will miss you Grace. Our team will not be the same without your enthusiastic game play (both shooting AND defence). Good luck with your new team, they are lucky to have you!!

Parent Community Portal - Attendance

Dear Families

In response to a number of queries form parents regarding the codes used in the Parent Community Portal -  Attendance. 

Please find instructions below:-

ABSENCE CODES

• U:    Unexplained
• F:     Family / Social / Cultural
• I:      Ill without a certificate
• G:    Off site learning program (e.g Festival of music choir)
• T:     School sport

ABSENCE TYPE

• PA:  Partially Absent e.g. LA: Late Arrival; ED: Early Departure
• A:    Absent

Linden Park Primary finish fourth at the Australian Junior Chess Championship

The Australian Schools Chess Teams Championship took place at Prince Alfred College on 2 and 3 December. Linden Park Primary received an invitation to represent South Australia in the Primary Girls Division.

The girls tried their very best over the weekend and every one of them fought to the last round. They eventually secured a fourth place with only 0.5 points behind the third place.

They all enjoyed this rare opportunity to gain valuable experiences from playing against top players across the country. And most importantly they have shown greater interest in the sport. 

Congratulations to Cindy C, Charlotte C, Arisha S and April L for their performances in the Australian Junior Chess Championship.

Harry Slee, Sports Coordinator

School Sport SA

Year 5/6 Knockout Tennis

Linden Park Primary crowned best in South Australia!

On Friday 1 December, Linden Park Primary School's boys' and girls' tennis teams showcased their prowess at the School Sport SA Knockout Tennis Finals Day, held at the Seacliff Tennis Club. Both teams, having secured victories in the initial round matchups earlier in the term, approached the day with excitement.

With six teams in each competition earning invitations to the State Final, these were further divided into two pools of three teams each. The boys' and girls' teams found themselves scheduled to face Burnside PS in their opening matches. The boys excelled, securing a 4-2 victory, a result mirrored by the girls against the Burnside Primary School girls team.

Following a bye, both teams faced Reynella Primary School and Maitland Lutheran, respectively. The boys dominated, securing a 6-0 win, ensuring their first-place finish in the pool and a direct qualification into the grand final. The girls, eager to replicate this success, triumphed over Maitland Lutheran with a convincing 6-0 victory, securing their spot in the State Knockout Final.

The Grand Final showdown featured the boys against Stirling East Primary and the girls against Woodcroft College. The girls demonstrated remarkable skill, securing an impressive 6-0 victory, claiming the State Wide Schools State Championship for the Linden Park Primary’s Girls’ Year 5/6 Knockout Tennis team for the second time in three years. Congratulations are extended to Chuyi P, Elaine W, Yifei L, and Kiyara M for their outstanding tournament performance.

In a closely contested match lasting over two hours, the boys faced Stirling East in the grand final. The initial doubles matches favoured Linden Park Primary, with one even going to a tiebreak. Stirling East levelled the score at 2-2 after winning the first two singles matches. The final two singles matches proved to be an intense battle, with the momentum swinging back and forth. Linden Park emerged victorious, securing a 4-2 overall win and joining the girls’ team as State Knockout Champions. This marked Linden Park Primary's first win in the Year 5/6 boys’ tournament since 2011. Jeremy X, Rohan D, Harry J and Martin K should be very proud of their efforts.

The achievement of having both the boys' and girls' teams invited to the finals was extraordinary, and finishing as the number one team in South Australia was an unparalleled accomplishment. It is worth noting that this was the first time in five years that an individual school has clinched the championship in both the boys and girls' competitions.

A huge thank you is extended to all the students for representing the school with exceptional sportsmanship and respect for their opponents throughout the tournament. Special appreciation is also directed to the parent volunteers whose assistance in transporting the teams to Seacliff made the journey possible.

Harry Slee, Sports Coordinator

Tennis SA

Year 3/4 Hotshot State Metro Final

On Thursday 30 November, Linden Park Primary School was proudly invited to the Year 3/4 Tennis SA Metro Hot Shot State Final. The team was awarded an invitation to the State Final after winning the Adelaide South East Carnival in September.

Tennis Hot Shots School Carnivals provide the opportunity for students of all abilities to play with their school friends and meet other students from surrounding schools. With a round robin style draw, the schools play doubles matches with simple scoring and time keeping to ensure all students are actively able to participate on the day.

Sixteen teams across Adelaide were invited to the State Metro Final after all qualifying by winning their respective district tournaments. Linden Park Primary School demonstrated their expertise by engaging in seven games during the day, clinching the second spot in their pool after encountering only one loss. This remarkable feat positioned LPPS among the top four schools in the state, ultimately leading them to compete for the third-place title in their final match of the carnival. Despite the initial setback of not securing a top-two finish, the team displayed resilience and skill, concluding the day with a commendable third-place finish.

A huge congratulations extends to Jessie L, Sayna V, Evan Y, William K, Oliver D, Lucas S, Asher D, and Billy S, who represented Linden Park Primary with unwavering pride. Special appreciation is also extended to the parents whose invaluable assistance in transporting the team to and from the venue played a pivotal role in achieving this remarkable milestone. Without their support, this accomplishment would not have been possible.

Harry Slee, Sports Coordinator

Out of Hours Sport: Thank you to our Parent Volunteers

As another year 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 to 2023. 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

End of Year Casual Clothes Day

Friday 15 December is the end of the school year and Term 4.

Linden Park Primary school will finish early at 2:10pm.  Out of school hours care (OSHC) will be available if required - please book online via Xplor if required.

On the last day of Term 4, the LPPS ‘Chop 4 Change’ initiative invites all students to wear casual clothes to school to celebrate the last day of term and to help raise money for the Childhood Cancer Association (CHCA). 

We appreciate your ongoing support, as it continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children. Thank you for making a difference.

If you choose to wear casual clothes, please bring a gold coin donation.

• When:         Friday 15 December (last day of school)
• Charity:       Childhood Cancer Association (CHCA)
• Donations:  Gold coin to classroom teacher
• Clothes:      Casual neat clothing

We wish all our LPPS Families a safe and happy holidays!

LPPS Community Fete

The LPPS Community and Fundraising Committee are seeking expressions of interest from the school community to participate in the LPPS Community Fete, to be held on 7 March 2024 from 5:00pm- 8:00pm. 

Expressions of interest are sought for market stalls, performances and silent auction items, (e.g. sports memorabilia, restaurant vouchers, sports or music tutors, gift vouchers or wine).

Applications will be considered in Term 4, 2023, with further information to be provided to applicants in early 2024. 

If you are interested in participating in this exciting community event, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xfRsqQwrrcVMWiAu9RpQqHes3cnPOl2u5-PwpHDaIUQ/edit

The LPPS Community and Fundraising Committee thanks you for your support.

SILENT AUCTION 

Silent Auction to be held during our Community Fete (Thursday 7 March 2024).

Please help us to thank the many businesses that have donated to our Silent Auction by supporting their businesses.

If you would like to have your business advertised, please contact the school on dl.0647.info@schools.sa.edu.au

Used Book Donations

Are you having a book clean out?

Are you looking to find new homes for your used children's books?

Our library would love to hear from you!

At next year's Community Fete, Thursday 7 March 2024, the library will be holding a 'Second-Hand Book Stall'.

The library would be grateful to receive good quality used children's books that could be sold during this event. 

Please send any donations to the library.

Thank you, 

Russell Hanson, Teacher-Librarian

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