1 Newsletter Term 3, Week 1, 2013 AUGUST Friday 8 th Swimming consent forms due Tuesday 13 th UNSW Comp – Maths Wednesday 14 th to Friday 16 th Cosmic Cluster Camp Thursday 15 th Maths Mania Night Monday 19 th to Friday 23 rd Book week Wednesday 28 th P&F Fathers Day Stall ______________________ SEPTEMBER Monday 9 th to Friday 13 th Swimming 3/4 – 6/7 Classes Wednesday 11 th Sue Dengate – Feed up presentation Thursday 12 th School Photo Day Sunday 15 th City to Bay Fun Run Friday 27 th Last Day of Term 3 ______________________ CALENDAR When asked “What’s love?” children have some great answers. Noelle, age 7, said, “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” Rebecca, who is 8, answered, “Since my grandmother got arthritis, she can’t bend over and polish her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even after his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” Jessica, also 8, concluded, “You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.” Sometimes we need reminding that God loves us. We focus on the difficulties of life and wonder, Where’s the love? But if we pause and consider all that God has done for us, we remember how much we are loved by God, who is love (1 John 4:8-10). Psalm 103 lists the “benefits” God showers on us in love: He forgives our sin (v.3), satisfies us with good things (v.5), and executes righteousness and justice (v.6). He is slow to anger and abounds in mercy (v.8). He doesn’t deal with us as our sins deserve (v.10) and has removed our sin as far as the east is from the west (v.12). He has not forgotten us! What’s love? God is love, and He’s pouring out that love on you and me. Our God is God— His truth, His love remains each day the same, He’s faithful to His matchless name,
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Newsletter Term 3, Week 1, 2013
AUGUST
Friday 8th
Swimming consent forms due
Tuesday 13th
UNSW Comp – Maths
Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th
Cosmic Cluster Camp
Thursday 15th
Maths Mania Night
Monday 19th to Friday 23rd
Book week
Wednesday 28th
P&F Fathers Day Stall
______________________
SEPTEMBER
Monday 9th to Friday 13th
Swimming 3/4 – 6/7 Classes
Wednesday 11th
Sue Dengate – Feed up presentation
Thursday 12th
School Photo Day
Sunday 15th
City to Bay Fun Run
Friday 27th
Last Day of Term 3
______________________
CALENDAR
When asked “What’s love?” children have some great answers. Noelle, age 7, said,
“Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” Rebecca, who
is 8, answered, “Since my grandmother got arthritis, she can’t bend over and polish her
toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even after his hands got
arthritis too. That’s love.” Jessica, also 8, concluded, “You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’
unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”
Sometimes we need reminding that God loves us. We focus on the difficulties of life and
wonder, Where’s the love? But if we pause and consider all that God has done for us, we
remember how much we are loved by God, who is love (1 John 4:8-10).
Psalm 103 lists the “benefits” God showers on us in love: He forgives our sin (v.3), satisfies
us with good things (v.5), and executes righteousness and justice (v.6). He is slow to anger
and abounds in mercy (v.8). He doesn’t deal with us as our sins deserve (v.10) and has
removed our sin as far as the east is from the west (v.12). He has not forgotten us!
What’s love? God is love, and He’s pouring out that love on you and me.
Our God is God—
His truth, His love remains each day the same,
He’s faithful to His matchless name,
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THOUGHTS/ PRAYERS & THANK
YOUS
Our thoughts and prayers are with
Ev, Kathryn, Jo and Laria as Ev
recoverys from brian surgery. May
God give you all strength to heal.
We pray for our St Jakobi families
that are currently suffering from
illnesses.
PRAYER FAMILIES
Hassold Bryson, Nalieka
Havis Becky
Heckendorf Jack
Herman Samuel, Edward
Herrmann Jake, Kye, Kate
Hodge Seth
Hodgson Charlee-Rose,
Macey
Hoffman Chelsea
Hoopmann Lauren, Jacob,
Samuel
Hughes Sarah
UNIFORM SHOP
Opening Times
Tuesday 3:15pm to 3:45pm
Friday 8:30am to 9am
STUDENT BANKING
Every Tuesday
TERM DATES 2013
Term 3
Mon 22nd July to Fri 27th Sep
Term 4
Mon 14th Oct to Wed 11th Dec
TETRM DATES 2014
Term 1
Mon 22nd July to Fri 27th Sep
PRINCIPALS REPORT
Update on Mr Krieg
Ev had his surgery last Wednesday, a 5 hour operation. The good news is that the surgery
was successful, with both the aneurysm removed and the pressure on the brain relieved,
meaning Ev has regained feeling and movement in his left side. Whilst recovery will be
slow from such a significant operation, both Kathryn and Ev are looking forward to his full
return to health in time. Ev and Kathryn would like to thank the St Jakobi community for their
messages of support and the beautiful flowers they received from the Class Carers. Should
you require any assistance in the next few days, please contact the Deputy Principal, Mr
Ian Lange.
Headlice Update
The headlice team is thrilled to let you know that at the last two headlice checks our school
has been headlice free! This is a real achievement, and a testament to the commitment of
parents to regularly check for headlice. Whilst our school community will not be immune to
headlice and could still have cases in the future, we are unlikely to see it at the level of
incidence that was in the school prior to the start of the Headlice Check Programme. A big
thankyou must go to the team of parents who volunteer their time to conduct the check each
term – Diane Dyer, Sibohn Kathy Saunders, Shanti Hassold and Erica Parker. Your time is
appreciated! We would love a few more parents to be on the team – it is a commitment
of one day, once a term. All volunteers are required to have a current police check, sign a
confidentiality agreement and attend a Valuing Safe Communities session. If you would like
to help out, particularly if you have a health or hairdressing background, please speak to
Kathryn or Diane Dyer.
Middle School Update
As parents of our community will be aware from previous Newsletter communications, there
has been significant work carried out by the Lutheran Schools Association (LSA) and the
local Lutheran Schools of the Barossa region over the last 18 months, as we have discussed
the best ways to cater for the students who attend Lutheran Schools both now and into the
future. In particular, there has been ongoing discussions related to the issue of creating a
Middle School at Faith Lutheran College at some point in the future. These discussions have
been positive and show a tremendous strength and desire by all schools to serve their
respective communities.
The most recent part of the consultation process involved a combined meeting of School
Council Representatives and Principals on Monday 24 June at Faith Lutheran College.
Please find below a summary of the key points from this meeting, for your information:
1. All schools are committed to continue to seek and maintain support between each other.
Collectively we desire to serve our families with excellence and this is best achieved when
we work together.
2. Faith will not be accepting Year 7 enrolments until the State Government makes a
decision regarding the placement of Year 7 students in a secondary school environment.
Given that SA is the last remaining State to move in this direction, we would expect that at
some point in the future Year 7 will be seen as the first year of secondary school. When this
occurs we will be well planned and ready to transition students to maximise learning.
3. A “Working Group” with representation from all schools encompassing the Principal,
one council member and personnel with expertise in curriculum, finance and marketing will
be formed to work towards the eventual inclusion of Year 7 at secondary school.
4. School communities are to be kept informed of developments in relation to Year 7
enrolments.
In partnership with the LSA and our sister schools in the Barossa district we will continue to
support Faith College in planning for this predicted future change. Parents are welcome to
speak to me should you have any further questions.
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BOOK WEEK & SCHOLASIC BOOK FAIR
This term is going to be a very busy and exciting term as
we are celebrating Book Week and our Scholastic Book
Fair.
The Theme for Book Week is ’Read across the universe’.
Throughout Book Week students will participate in various
activities related to the Children’s Book Council short-listed
books.
On Friday 23rd August we will be having an optional
dress-up day where students can come dressed related to
the theme ’Universe’
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Valley of Hope
Centre during Book Week. The fair will be open daily from
8.30—9.30 am and 3.00—4.00 pm. Classes will have
the opportunity to visit the fair during school hours to make
wish lists. The Scholastic book fair offers a wide range of
books, posters and stationery great for Christmas presents
and all sales benefit our school library. More information
will be sent home prior to the fair.
Issue 5 Scholastic Orders are due back at school by Friday
9th August.
PREMIERS READING CHALLANGE
Congratulations to all students who have already completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2013. The challenge ends on
the 6th September 2013. For students who are still busy reading, keep going, there’s plenty of time left to complete the
challenge.
MATHS MANIA NIGHT
Here at St Jakobi we are passionate about learning! And one of the most important areas for life-long benefit is numeracy skills.
We believe that it is imperative that we give each child relevant, engaging opportunities to learn at an appropriate level – not
too hard and not too easy! You may have heard your child talking about the skills and investigations they are completing here at
school and you will have noticed references to iMaths in the student reports. We would love to share our Maths program with
you all so we are holding a…
Maths Mania Night If you want to:
know where to find the Australian Curriculum and how to find the learning outcomes for your child’s year level
know how St Jakobi runs its Maths program
know the place, in modern teaching and learning, of some of the ‘olden day’ skills we learnt as children e.g. tables
know how staff adapt the curriculum to support those who take a little longer to grasp Maths concepts or are gifted in the
area of Maths
know how to support your children in the area of Maths
see a display of student work samples from across the Year levels
come along and join in the fun. Whilst it is mainly for parents, this is a family friendly night, where we will do some talk ing, but
will also have an opportunity for Mums and Dads (and students if they come) to try out some Maths activities together, to ask the
staff questions and to find out how to support numeracy learning at home. Supper will also be provided. Watch out for the f lyer
coming home shortly but be sure to put Thursday 15th August at 7:30pm in the Valley of Hope Centre, in your diaries.
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To all St. Jakobi families,You are invited to represent St. Jakobi Lutheran School in the Moon Lantern Parade and experience the
wonder of the OzAsia Festival.
When –Thursday, September 19th.
Where – Elder Park, Adelaide.
Time – The parade commences at sunset.
Arrival time for students to be advised.
For further information about the OzAsia Festival please see - www.ozasiafestival.com.au additional details for interested students
and families to follow.
LYNDOCH LUTHERAN PARISH
Pastor Paul Hannola
Phone 8524 5100, mobile 0477033230
WORSHIP PROGRAM*
Lyndoch: St John Centre, Margaret Street Lyndoch Trinity Church: Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat
AUGUST 2013
Church Year Rowland Flat Lyndoch
Pentecost 11 4 August
Spoken HC 10.30am
HC/ half yearly meeting
9am
Pentecost 12 11 August
Morning Praise 9am
(half yearly meeting)
Worship 10.30am
Pentecost 13 18 August
Traditional Spoken HC 10.30am
(Rev P Hartwich)
HC 9am
(Rev P Hartwich)
Pentecost 14 25 August
Worship 9am
(Michael Rudolph)
Worship 10.30am
(Michael Rudolph)
Pentecost 15 1 Sept
(Father’s day)
Spoken HC 10.30am
(Rev J Prenzler)
HC 9am
(Rev J Prenzler)
Term 1, 2013
3/4 Mrs Pisano/ Miss
Juers
6/7 Mr Adler
Term 2,
2013
F/1 Mrs Schultz
1/2 Mrs
Schaefer
Term 3, 2013
2/3 Miss Nappa
6/7 Mr Lange & Mrs Ahrens
Term 4,
2013
F Mrs Nicholls
4/5 Mrs Lowke
Class Carer Meal Roster
Entry
Earlu bird entires have noe closed but its still not too late to
enter.
If you or your family would like to be part of the St. Jakobi
team, go to the website, log on as stjakobi@lyndoch, and
then make up your own ‘pass word’. Cheaper rates apply
until the end of July. There are 8 weeks until Sunday 15th
September! See Mr Adler, Mrs Schultz or Mrs Sibbick for
details.
Training
We have started a training session on Thursday night
straight after school, so the children can play and watch us
run/walk around the oval. If you have enthusiastic children
they are more than welcome to join us. We have discussed
adding another training session but will wait and see how
much interest we get and what nights suit.
OZ ASIA
SCHOOL & PARISH TIMES
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
There has been a massive response to this terms after
schools sports. Unfortunately Softball is now full but there
are still positions available for Lacrosse. To register your
interest, please visit the front office.
This program is free and finishes week 9 unless a session
DATE AND TIME EVENT/FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR/S HELP REQUIRED/ INFORMATION Fri 23 Aug 2013 Crazy Camel Fi Jones –
0419 853 846 Blank art paper has been distributed to classes and the students will soon be able to create their masterpieces which will be transformed into cards, calendars and diaries. The pricing for these items is as follows: Art calendar - $10; Photo calendar - $11 Art greeting cards - $12, Photo greeting cards - $13 Art diaries - $16, Photo diaries - $17 All artwork will need to be returned by Friday 23 August 2013
Mon 26 Aug 2013 St Jakobi P & F Committee Meeting held in the Heloise Meeting Room, St Jakobi
Fi Jones – 0419 853 846
All welcome!!!
Wed 28 Aug 2013 Fathers’ Day Stall Julia Emms – 0408 842 243
Goodies will be on offer for students to purchase for their Dads/ Grandfathers/ Uncles/ Carers etc. Please contact Julia Emms if you are able to assist with setting up, serving and/or packing up on the day.
Due to popular demand, the students will again be given the opportunity to ‘strut their stuff’ at a disco run by the P & F. Please contact Sheree if you are able to help set up and supervise on the night.
GENERAL NEWS Entertainment Books HURRY – LAST WEEKS FOR ORDERING ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS!!!! Please contact Fi Jones on 0419 853 846 if you’d like to purchase a book as there are only a few left. Thank you to those people who have already purchased books. Have a fantastic fortnight. Kind regards and blessings
Fi Jones and the P & F Committee
P&F REPORT
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Dyslexia Action Group of Barossa And Gawler
Tuesday 20th August 5:30pm – 9pm
Gawler TAFE
$10 per person
All proceeds to raising awareness of Dyslexia
For further information please call Kylie Fortheringham on
