Term One Week Three Issue Four Wednesday 17 February 2016

8 Ward Street Eudunda SA 5374

Phone: (08) 8581 1282

Fax: (08) 8581 1661

Email: office@sjls.sa.edu.au

Principal: Paula Skinner

FEBRUARY Thursday 18

Swimming Carnival at Eudunda

Pool—OFFICE CLOSED

Friday 19

Zooper Doopers

Monday 22

Chapel at St John’s Lutheran

Church at 9.00am

Tuesday 23

Year Six/Seven excursion to the

Magistrates Court, Adelaide

Thursday 25

Year Five excursion to the

Magistrates Court, Adelaide

Friday 26

B & L SAPSASA Country Swimming

Carnival

Zooper Doopers

Sunday 28

Staff Installation and Bible

Presentations

Monday 29

Chapel at St John’s Lutheran

Church at 9.00am with Pastor Josh

MARCH Monday 14

ADELAIDE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tuesday 15

Chapel at St John’s Lutheran

Church at 9.00am with Pastor Josh

Wednesday 16

Office closed at 3.30pm

Monday 22

Chapel at St John’s Lutheran

Church at 9.00am with Pastor Josh

Young Leaders’ Day

Friday 25

GOOD FRIDAY

Monday 28

EASTER MONDAY

Tuesday 29

Chapel at St John’s Lutheran

Church at 9.00am with Pastor Josh

Informer 2016

IMPORTANT 2016 DATES

God has given each one of us different gifts

and abilities. While some will be academic,

others will be clever with their hands. Some

will be successful sports people while others

will be inventors of innovative tools. As we

approach our swimming carnival this week I

am reminded of this very important truth.

Romans 12:6-8 God has given each of us

the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to

prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If

your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a

good job of teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have

money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the

responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others,

do it gladly.

We are all different and that is OK….it’s actually more than OK. We were

created to be us. If I for example tried to be someone different it just wouldn’t

work. Just as if you tried to be me it would not work – there is already one of

me! (And one is enough!) We were created to be unique individuals – one of a

kind. What is important, is that we use our gifts, the things we are good at and

passionate about well. To do the best we can with what we have is more than

enough for God.

Let’s encourage our children this week that as long as they do their best and

have fun with the skills that they have they are being successful.

Thought to ponder on….

What gifts and abilities has God given to you? Are you using your gifts and

abilities in an effective way?

May God bless you richly this week and may you feel valued and appreciated

for the unique, beautiful person that you are.

Submitted and written by Lisa Bawden

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As we travel through Lent and reflect upon what this

means for us, I have had a number of conversations with

people about whether they give up anything or go without

anything during this time. In the past we have had both

staff and students give something up like coffee or

chocolate. What have you given up during this time? Is it

something you have done in the past or not? Although I

personally do find this time of the year a challenging time

as I try to make sense of what Jesus went through for

each of us, I have never made the conscious decision to

give something up during the Lenten season. I don't

know if this is a good or a bad thing, but what I do know

is that He thinks nothing less of me for not doing this. I

came across this post recently and it really spoke to me

about what I can do during Lent. Instead of going without

I can contribute in a positive way and not just during

Lent. I hope that it speaks to each of you also as we

draw closer to Easter.

Family Barbecue

Thank you everyone for your part in making Friday evening such a great night. There were many positive

comments shared with me about how much people enjoyed the Family Evening. It was lovely to see so

many families and staff in fellowship with each other in such a relaxing and enjoyable way. Thank you to

Mrs Linda Pfitzner and the P&F catering committee for coordinating the evening meal.

Sports Uniforms

Please note that all students are to wear sport uniforms (with a top the same colour as their House) for the

Swimming Carnival on Thursday and the Year Three/Four students are to wear sport uniforms on Friday for

PE.

Life Jackets for Swimming Carnival

We are in urgent need of life jackets for tomorrow’s Swimming Carnival. If you have some that you are able

to let us use, please bring to the front office on Thursday morning. Please ensure that all life jackets are

named.

Buses for Thursday

All students catching the Area School buses on Thursday will be leaving from the Area School and NOT from

St John’s.

Zooper Dooper Fridays

Each Friday after students have eaten lunch, there will be Zooper Dooper ice blocks available for 50 cents

from the kitchen servery. The Parents and Friends Committee, under the guidance of Mrs Grosser and the

Year Seven students, will offer these treats in Terms One and Four.

Acceptable User Agreement

Please return the ‘Acceptable User Agreement’ forms to Mrs Verrall as soon as possible. Students who have

not returned these forms will be unable to use computers at school.

From the

Principal …..

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SRC Members

After recent voting, we advise that the SRC Members for Semester One, 2016 are:

Reception Lilly Verco and Archie Roebuck

Year One Meg Mosey and Ethan Baker

Year Two Lucy Mosey and Will Friebel

Year Three Sienna Noack and Campbell Mosey

Year Four Lillian Crawford and Henry O’Brien

Year Five Ebony Noack and Mitchell Mosey

Year Six Sapphire Crouch and Thomas Nolan

School Captains Maegan Pfitzner and Jack Schulz

Bus Travel Arrangements

It is imperative that school staff know what children are doing after school. Please either write a note in communication

books or send an email to the front office (office@sjls.sa.edu.au) if there are any changes to travel arrangements.

Changes to bus transport must be made prior to 2.30pm. If changes occur after this time, parents are required to

telephone the Area School on 85811500 to notify them of these changes. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sponsor Child

For the new families to our school community, St John’s sponsors a child from the Phillipines called Jacqueline G.

Verceles. Jacqueline is now eight years old. Each week the collection from Monday Chapel is sent to Jacqueline to

assist with her education. If you have a few gold coins to donate each week, it would be most appreciated.

Have a blessed week.

Paula Skinner

From the

Principal continued …..

Prayer and

Care …..

This week we pray for the following school families and staff members:

Booth/Launer Family Hayley Schutz

Brown Family Fiona Jones

Burman/Curnow Families Brenda Verrall

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Adelaide Crows Visit

We were very lucky to get a visit from two Adelaide Crows players, Ricky Henderson and Rory Laird. The

students were all very excited to have an opportunity to get an autograph and photos with the players and

then to have a kick with them. We would like to thank the Adelaide Football Club for including us in their

visits. The children really appreciated it.

From the

Sports Coordinator…..

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Parents and Friends

Calendar of Events…..

Date of Event/

Fundraiser

Event and Details Helpers required

18 February 2016

Swimming Carnival. The P & F is organising lunch for

students and a trading table at the pool. Helpers at

lunch time would be appreciated

Yes. Please offer assistance to

serve on the trading table. See

Linda Pfitzner on the day.

10 March 2016 Special Menu

18 March 2016

Clearing Sale. The P & F is catering for a clearing

sale. Details are still to be finalised.

Please contact Linda Pfitzner or

Nicole Milde if you are able to

assist on the day.

23 March 2016 Special Menu

7 April 2016 Special Menu

8 and 9 April 2016 Kapunda Farm Fair. The P & F will be having a

trading table stall and will need people to provide

baked items. Helpers will be required on Friday 8 only

as St John’s staff will be covering Saturday 9 April.

Helpers will be required on Friday

8 April only.

14 April 2016 Bus trip to Barossa Bowland. This trip will include an

informal P & F Meeting over coffee. Everyone is

invited to attend.

Church Times

Sunday 21 February 2015…..

EUDUNDA ROBERTSTOWN PARISH KAPUNDA PARISH

Peep Hill 8.30am HC Kapunda—Parish Service

followed by Parish AGM

9.00am HC

Point Pass—AGM to be held after the service 8.30am HC

Eudunda 9.00am LR

Geranium Plain 10.00am LR

Robertstown 10.30am HC

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Community

News and Events …..

EUDUNDA TO FAITH BUS RUN

A Meeting will be held this

Sunday 21 February

commencing at 2.00pm at

the Point Pass Hall to

discuss the possibilities of

pursuing with LINK SA the shortening of the bus

run to Faith Lutheran College at Tanunda for

students in the local area. Our local member for

Stuart Mr Dan Van Holst Pellekaan will be

present at this meeting.

All current and future families are strongly

encouraged to attend as a show of support.

For more information please contact Roger

Schutz on 85 811 558.

PIANO LESSONS

Piano lessons will resume next week

(week 4) and again lessons will be

held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

Thursdays. Timetables will be

distributed this Friday. For further

details please contact piano teacher

Chris Doecke on 8581 1165 or

0488 047 861.

KIDS FOR CHRIST

KFC in Term One will have an Easter theme, including Easter games and water

games. This will be an extended session, concluding with a light tea. Possible dates

are Friday 11th March at Robertstown and Friday 18th March at Eudunda, or maybe

the other way around if it suits better. Feedback from parents is requested regarding

the suitability of either date. Please contact Chris Doecke on 8581 1165 or 0488

047861 or give your input via the KFC Facebook page.

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