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newsletter 04 | 16 March 2017

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YEAR 8’S THRIVING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL At the start of 2017 one hundred and twenty Year 8 students commenced their secondary education at our school. They entered into a reconfigured Middle School characterised by different timetabling structures, two core teachers delivering a significant component of their curriculum, extra care group time, team teaching, goal setting, a focus on writing proficiency and refurbished learning areas.

Generally Year 8 students transition into secondary school comfortably. They enjoy the variation in specialist teachers, the elective choices e.g. Art, Technology, Drama, Music, having a larger peer group and quickly get to know the layout of the school. This year seems to have been exceptional. Year 8’s appear to have embraced the change, are enjoying school and connecting very well with teachers and peers.

In the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to be in some Year 8 Maths, Humanities and English classes. On each occasion the bi-fold doors have been open; students have been engaged, some working in small groups, others independently, a few being tutored by teachers, several engaged in focused discussion around learning. It is uplifting to visit or work in these classes where young people are motivated, connected to their learning and embracing school education.

When I talk with students there is an overwhelming sense that the transition from primary to secondary school has been highly effective. It is testimony to the work of Kate Tetlow (Middle School Assistant Principal) and the team that lead school open nights, visits to primary school, ‘Taste of High school’ days, class formation processes, Year 8 parent information events. Their work has supported a very positive start to the 2017 school year.

Coming Events

Mar 21 Governing Council AGM commencing at 7:00pm

Mar 24 Athletics Carnival

Mar 29 Year 12 Reports Sent Home

Apr 5 Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Apr 6 Year 8 Immunisation

Apr 13 Last day Term 1 – early dismissal

May 1 Term 2 Commences

Jun 7 - 8 Meningococcal B Vaccine Years 10-12

May 9-11 NAPLAN

Jun 15 Year 8 Immunisation Round 2

Leadership Team

Principal: Roger Nottage

Deputy Principal: Michael Gaunt

Assistant Principals: Rachel Gray Graham Hoile Maciej Jankowski Kate Tetlow

School Links

Year 8 students from 883 and 884

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Commissioner for Children and Young People

Tuesday, March 7, The

Honourable Susan Close

MP, Minster for Education

and Child Development

announced Helen Connolly

would be the first

Commissioner for Children

and Young People.

The Commissioner for Children and Young People is a new

position to promote and monitor the overall wellbeing of the

children of South Australia, including advocating for the rights

and interests of all children and young people, and promoting

participation by children and young people in the making of

decisions that affect their lives.

Please follow the link and watch the video of some children

asking questions to the candidates.

https://www.facebook.com/SusanCloseMP/videos/1387929664

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Student Achievement

Congratulations to Zali Adams for making the Australian Under

15 Softball Team. Zali will travel to America in July for 14 days to

compete against various Colleges, with scouts watching the

games.

Immunisation Forms

If you have an immunisation form for Meningococcal B or the

Year 8 Immunisation form at home please return to school as

soon as possible.

Interested in playing school soccer at JPSS?

Would you like to play soccer on Saturdays in Term 2 + 3 for the

school? Last year, JPSS had 3 soccer teams in the school soccer

competition and performed very well. Please see Frank

D’Agostino in Student Services to nominate your interest.

Nominations close Friday Week 8.

Ben Howard

Soccer Coordinator

Soccer Uniform

If your child played soccer for the school last year and the

uniform is still at home, please return to the school.

Working Bee

The school will be holding a working bee on Sunday, April 2. If

you are able to assist for a couple of hours please contact the

school. Remember many hands make light work.

ICANBEME

On Friday, March 3, the ICANBME program began for 2017. This

program is a wonderful opportunity offered to young girls at

John Pirie Secondary School, to help them remain connected

with learning and improve their overall well-being.

The program is managed by Uniting Care Wesley Country SA and

delivered by Sam Gill from UCWCSA and Michelle Dennis from

JPSS. The environment is designed to be a safe, non-judgemental

space where the girls can identify and achieve learning and

personal goals, under the guidance of two qualified youth

workers.

In 2017 the program will include:

Group and teamwork activities

Life and career coaching

Accredited Learning - First Aid, Personal Learning Plan (First

SACE Subject)

Structured and purposeful art and craft activities

Training in positive communication techniques

Opportunities to be supported with school tasks

Health and wellbeing activities

Community guest speakers

Preparation for work experience/casual work

A highlight of the first session was guest speaker Catelin

Langsford-Lenartowicz who was a participant in the program in

2016. She spoke to the girls about her experiences in ICANBME

and how they can make the most of the opportunity.

The trainers and participants are very much looking forward to

their ICANBME journey in 2017.

ICANBME Trainer Sam Gill

with Catelin Langsford-

Lenartowicz and some of

the 2017 participants

Solomontown Football Club

Junior Registration Day 2017

U9’s, U11’s, U13’s and U15’s

Tuesday 21st

March, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Globe Oval

FREE Registration

FREE Sausage and a drink for the kids

Football activities on the oval with Senior Players

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Competitions and prizes in each age group

All New and returning players are welcome

Contact Jarrad Davies 0423 025 382

SPORTS DAY MENU 2017

HOT FOOD

Steak Sandwiches $5.00

Sausage in Bread $2.00

2 Sausages in Bread $3.00

Ham & Cheese Croissants $4.50

Pies $5.00

Pasties $4.00

Sausage Rolls $4.00

COLD FOOD

Sandwiches $4.50

Rolls/ Wraps $6.00

Small Salad $5.00

Large Salad $6.50

Fruit Salad Small $4.00

Large $5.00

Snacks

Potato Crisps $2.00

Chomps/Curly Wurly $1.50

Iced Donuts $4.00

DRINKS

Assorted Soft Drinks $4.00

Small Water $2.70

Large Water $3.50

600ml Flavoured Milk $4.40

375ml Flavoured Milk $3.70

500ml Juice $4.00

350ml Juice $3.50

Fruit Boxes $2.20

Year 10 Kayaking

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Year 12 Food and Hospitality

Year 11 Food and Hospitality