16 August 2024: Term 3 Week 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 Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Today we proudly joined schools across the nation in recognising the National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence.  This important day is dedicated to creating awareness about bullying and fostering a safer, more inclusive environment for everyone. Mr David Molloy, our Wellbeing leader, has been providing staff with resources to support key messaging for our students about the damage Bully does to relationships, to students and our community. Some of the key messages included raising our awareness of what Bullying is.

What is Bullying?

• Bullying is hurtful and intentional behaviour directed at an individual or group, repeatedly and over time. It takes many forms, including:
• Physical Bullying: Hitting, pushing, or any form of physically aggressive behaviour.
• Verbal Bullying: Name-calling, insults, or derogatory comments.
• Social Bullying: Spreading rumours, excluding someone from groups or activities, and public humiliation.
• Cyberbullying: Taunting or threatening someone through digital platforms like social media, texts, or emails.

Why It’s Important to Speak Up?

Experiencing or witnessing bullying can be deeply distressing, but it is crucial to address these issues immediately:

• Empowerment: Speaking to a trusted person empowers you to regain control over the situation.
• Support: Seeking help offers emotional support and practical advice.
• Prevent Escalation: Addressing bullying early prevents it from escalating and affecting more individuals.

You can seek support from:

• Your family.
• Teachers at school.
• Kidshelpline Free call 1800 55 1800 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Bullying No Way website link – How families can respond - How families can respond (bullyingnoway.gov.au)

Our commitment at Linden Park Primary School is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

Let's come together as a school community to make LPPS a bully-free zone.  Our 2024 Wellbeing & Engagement (WEC) data indicates: a decline in Verbal and Social Bullying with Cyber 2% and Physical 4% Bullying constant. As always there is room to strengthen and improve through our partnership with families.

Fiona Voigt, Principal

Assembly Student Awards

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

Engaging minds through provocations and wonderings

At the beginning of a new unit, provocations serve as a vital tool to ignite curiosity and tune students into the upcoming inquiry. When teachers thoughtfully observe student reactions and the questions that emerge from these provocations, they create a collaborative environment where both students and teachers contribute to shaping the learning.

To genuinely support learner agency, it is crucial that we listen attentively to student ideas and provide the time needed for them to process their initial thoughts. This allows students to formulate questions that are not only challenging and significant but also deeply engaging and relatable.

In an inquiry-based classroom, the journey begins with student questions. Facilitating their ability to connect these questions to their own experiences and the wider world is our focus. This approach not only enhances their understanding but also deepens their engagement with the inquiry. Students truly become the architects of their own learning by posing and pursuing open-ended questions. Through their wonderings they take ownership of their inquiries, allowing their curiosity and creativity to guide the learning process.

Nicole Scrivener, Deputy Principal Innovation & Learning 

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous peoples

Friday 9 August was International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This day holds special significance as it marks the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982, a momentous step toward recognising and protecting the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world.

To coincide with the International Year of Indigenous Languages, this year’s theme is, "Indigenous Languages." It reminds us of the profound connection between language and culture. Indigenous languages are not just modes of communication; they are a means of tradition, knowledge, and heritage, being passed down through generations.

Many of these languages are at risk of disappearing, and with them, the rich cultural heritage they embody. The loss of a language means the loss of unique worldviews, histories, and wisdom that have shaped human understanding for centuries. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that these languages are preserved, promoted, and revitalised.

In our school community, we can contribute to this global effort in meaningful ways. We can start by educating ourselves and our children about the diverse Indigenous cultures and languages that exist within our own country and beyond. We can support initiatives that promote the learning and use of Indigenous languages, and we can encourage respectful dialogue about the importance of cultural preservation.

Let this day be a reminder that our strength lies in our diversity and that by protecting the rights and languages of Indigenous peoples, we enrich the global community. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and consider how we can contribute to the preservation of Indigenous languages in our daily lives.

For more information please visit;

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) (un.org)

Nicole Scrivener, Deputy Principal Innovation & Learning 

Book Week 2024

Term 3 will see our annual Book Week celebrations being held during Week 5 -  19 - 23 August.

The theme for this year’s Book Week is 'Reading is Magic'.

During the week the students will be able to participate in:

• A sustainable book swap
• Purchase items from the Scholastic Book Fair
• Whole School Assembly and Book Week Costume Parade (Friday)
• A class session with an illustrator
• Story Walk
• Colouring Competition (R-2)
• Bookmark Design Competition (3-6)
• Whole School Picnic – Sanders Oval

Students will be asked to bring to school an old book (in good condition) to swap with another student in their classroom/year level for the sustainable book swap.

If families plan to sort their child’s books out, please retain some books for your child to bring for this future book swap.

Thank you,

Russell Hanson, Teacher-Librarian

Wellbeing News

Bullying No Way Week

As I have walked around the classes this week I’ve been impressed with how students have engaged in anti-bullying lessons and it was great to see how they understood what bullying was and the importance of ensuring it doesn’t occur both at and outside of school.

The Year 6’s have been engaging in a lesson titled “Understanding Verbal and Physical Violence.” I have been so impressed with their engagement and participation in what is an important area to understand as they move towards high school.

Thank you to the Year 6 groups who created anti-bullying posters below.

Student Wellbeing Leaders

Our Student Wellbeing Leaders will again this term be analysing the Wellbeing and Engagement Survey results and looking at key areas where more understanding is needed in order to improve student experiences at school. They are also taking an active role in leading the SAC meetings.

SAC News

As I mentioned in the last newsletter, our Student Action Committee (SAC) has new representatives this semester.   Students have had their first meeting for this Term and the ideas are already flowing.

SAC badges can be purchased through the QKR app for $4.00.

Congratulations to the following students:-

There is a national definition of bullying for Australian schools?

Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.

Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records).

Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.

At Linden Park Primary School we are committed to ensuring that every student is able to learn in an environment which is safe, fosters a sense of belonging and is free from bullying.

This is why staff and students throughout the year engage in anti-bullying and keeping safe lessons, so that students know how to report bullying and learn strategies which enable them to confidently stand up against bullying.

If you would like to know more about these school initiatives, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

David Molloy, Student Wellbeing Leader and Autism Inclusion Teacher

Year 2 Art Gallery excursion

In Week 3, as part of our Unit of Inquiry., 'How We Express Ourselves', we visited the Art Gallery of South Australia. In the Studio, we participated in a workshop inspired by Brent Harris' exhibition 'Surrender & Catch', designed by South Australian artist Emmaline Zanelli. We explored Biomorphism, a Surrealist technique featuring abstracted, simplified shapes often resembling microscopic organisms or hybrid forms. Using cut-out cardboard, we created images that were photographed and projected onto the wall, further abstracting the shapes.

We also took a guided tour of the Collection Highlights, where we observed sculptures, paintings, fabric work, and Indigenous art. We were open-minded when interpreting and observing the artists' art work. We were communicators when sharing our ideas about what we thought the artists were communicating.

Abbey Boord (Room 1)

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Debating

Crazy Hair Round

Interschool Debating returned in Term 3 with Crazy Hair Round on Tuesday 6 August at Pulteney Grammar. Our Linden Park Primary teams arrived in style for their debates, with some very crazy hair styles! Linden Park Primary School came up against teams from Belair Primary, Burnside Primary, East Adelaide Primary and Mercedes College. A lot of our teams did extremely well which was pleasing to see.

The topics for Round 4 were:

• Year 5:  That teachers should wear a uniform to school
• Year 6:  That the Bluey $1 coin should be put into general circulation

The final round of the season will take place on Tuesday 20 August (Week 5).

We wish all teams the best in their final debate of 2024. 

School Sport SA

SAPSASA | Basketball – Year 5/6 Boys & Girls

On Tuesday 13 August (Week 4), Linden Park Primary School had both a girls and a boys knockout basketball team compete in the School Sport SA Statewide Year 5/6 Basketball Carnival held at St Francis de Sales in Mount Barker.

Both teams had been trialling and training for a number of weeks and 15 players were awarded selection to represent Linden Park Primary School. It was an action-packed day, with both the boys and the girls playing 4 games against other primary schools across the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula area.

It was a special day for Linden Park Primary with the boys winning all of their games and going undefeated. While girls also did not lose a game, finishing the day with 3 wins and 1 draw. These results meant that both teams have qualified for the State Final which will be held in Week 3, Term 4. The best teams from across South Australian primary schools have been invited to participate.

A massive thank you to all the students for all their hard work and effort at the carnival. The boys and girls had a great time and showed a lot of support to one another. Both teams played the game with terrific sportsmanship and should be proud of their efforts. A special thank you for the tremendous support from the parents who volunteered and assisted on the day. The school and the students really appreciate it.

Harry Slee, Sports Coordinator

Enzo Award

Supporting your child with Autism & ADHD

Glenunga Music Gala

Music Gala
Come and experience captivating melodies and exhilarating performances that will leave you spellbound. From breathtaking vocals to electrifying instrumental ensembles, our students have poured their hearts into preparing for this night.   Over 300 students from Year 7 to 12 are involved in one of our 12 co-curricular ensembles performing on the night. 

• Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
• Time: from 7.00pm
• Venue: Adelaide Town Hall
• Cost: $30 for adults and $20 for student/concession

Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.com/1230858

Musical Theatre Club Musical

Each year, our Musical Theatre Club (a student-led club with the support of a specialist teacher) plans, rehearses and delivers a performance of a chosen piece of musical theatre. This year, they will be performing Disney’s High School Musical Jr.

The musical will bring the beloved movie to the stage, featuring East High's students navigating love, friendships, and family amidst school and activities. With catchy songs and a relatable school setting, join us for a performance that embodies the spirit of unity and the joy of youth!

• Dates: Wednesday 14 August 2024 - Saturday 17 August 2024
  Times: Various
  Venue: Glenunga International High School Performing Arts Centre
  Cost:   $20 for adults and $10 for students

Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.com/CRWTF

Music Gala Concert

After-School Orienteering

Orienteering SA is pleased to announce the program for Term 3 for schools in the Central Adelaide Zone.

It is our hope that you can promote this notice to your students in your school newsletter:

Orienteering

Come try this fun navigation sport. On Thursdays 3.45-5pm after-school at the following locations:

• 8/8       Black Forest PS
• 15/8     Linden Park PS
• 22/8     Burnside PS

It is free and all equipment and maps will be provided. Come for one day or for all three!

Parents do have to be present to supervise their kids, and are encouraged to follow them around as they do their courses.

You will need to register if you haven't already done so for 2024.

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Kv8FO3acsISThl7c (Central Zone).

For more information on orienteering, check out our website https://www.sa.orienteering.asn.au/

Please contact Meredith Rasch on meredithrasch@hotmail.com or 0417 397 448 for more details on above sessions..

Thank you, Aylwin Lim, Coordinator, Central Adelaide Schools Zone.

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