VOL 21 ISSUE 11, 31 JULY 2019 The Ultimate Superhero The year two’s recently started a Writer’s Workshop with a focus on superheroes. We have looked at superhero profiles and their backstories to help us understand how they became powerful. It’s fun to think about superheroes and superpowers. Flying, seeing through walls, or even being invisible. It would be so cool to be able to do something like that, something no one else could do. When Jesus was on earth, many people thought of him as a kind of superhero. Right after Jesus chose his disciples he visited the home of Simon and Andrew, two of his new disciples. As told in Mark 1:29-39, when he got there he discovered that Simon’s mother-in-law was very sick and stuck in bed. All Jesus had to do was touch her hand and she was instantly healed. Jesus was, is, and always will be the ONLY one who could ever have the power to save us, and we need him to save us so we can live with him forever. Jesus is the ultimate superhero with the ultimate super power. Jesus has an amazing backstory! I wonder what His profile would look like? Submitted by Karly Voigt, ideas from: https://ministry-to-children.com/ the-ultimate-superhero-lectonary-lesson-from-mark-129-39/ Upcoming Events WEEK 2 FRI 2 AUG • Assembly - 3 Saint • Friday Electives WEEK 3 WED 7 AUG • School Worship 9am • Year 2 Excursion - North Tce City Walk THURS 8 AUG • School Tour 9:30am • Last day for Scholastic Book orders FRI 9 AUG • Assembly - 2 Arnold SAT 10 AUG • Wine & Cheese Night 7pm WEEK 4 TUES 13 AUG • Sports Team Photos WED 14 AUG • School Worship 9am FRI 16 AUG • Connected Schools Worship (Yr 4-6) SUN 18 AUG • Celebration Sunday WEEK 5 WED 21 AUG • School Worship 9am THURS 22 AUG • Wakakirri FRI 23 AUG • Assembly - Rec Sheedy
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VOL 21 ISSUE 11, 31 JULY 2019
The Ultimate SuperheroThe year two’s recently started a Writer’s Workshop with a focus on superheroes. We have looked at superhero profiles and their backstories to help us understand how they became powerful.
It’s fun to think about superheroes and superpowers. Flying, seeing through walls, or even being invisible. It would be so cool to be able to do something like that, something no one else could do.
When Jesus was on earth, many people thought of him as a kind of superhero.
Right after Jesus chose his disciples he visited the home of Simon and Andrew, two of his new disciples. As told in Mark 1:29-39, when he got there he discovered that Simon’s mother-in-law was very sick and stuck in bed. All Jesus had to do was touch her hand and she was instantly healed.
Jesus was, is, and always will be the ONLY one who could ever have the power to save us, and we need him to save us so we can live with him forever. Jesus is the ultimate superhero with the ultimate super power.
Jesus has an amazing backstory! I wonder what His profile would look like?
Submitted by Karly Voigt, ideas from: https://ministry-to-children.com/the-ultimate-superhero-lectonary-lesson-from-mark-129-39/
From the PrincipalCONNECTED SCHOOLS NEWSLast night we held our combined councils’ meeting at Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School. This was a great opportunity for the councils of Salisbury Lutheran Kindergarten, St Paul Lutheran School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, and Endeavour College, to network continue to develop our shared vision for Connected Schools. I thank all of our St Paul council members for the time and passion that they commit to governing St Paul Lutheran School.
With our Connected Schools student worship coming in Week 4, we are blessed to have a network of schools for shared support, resourcing and professional development. (Please see more about Connected Schools worship from Miss Carly Bergen in this edition of Inspire).
2021 RECEPTION ENROLMENTS – URGENTFor all current families, please note that we need to know immediately if you have any children that are yet to be enrolled to start Reception in 2021. This will mean that your child is currently three years old. Please call the school office this week to speak with Natalie Broome so that we can accommodate them. If you have any friends or family members who are planning to enrol, please also ask them to contact us in the school office as soon as possible.
BARTON RESERVE DROP OFF AND PICK UPPlease note that your child should not leave the back gate (or any school exit) without an adult, unless we already know that they are walking home on their own. Even with the wet and cold weather, we do need adults to come across Barton Reserve to meet their children. It is very difficult to identify parents who are sitting in their cars across Barton Reserve. At no times should children be crossing Barton Street without the company of an adult. Thank you for helping us to keep your children safe.
BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR PERFORMING ARTSPlease note from our last edition of Inspire that in the coming weeks, building works will be underway in the upper room (renovations for Performing Arts). During the morning and afternoon times, the screening will be altered so that the courtyard can become a thoroughfare for student drop-off and pick-up times. If you have any questions or need any help with directions in the coming weeks, please don’t hesitate to ask at the office.
Leila Mattner|Principal
From the Deputy PrincipalNAPLAN SCHOOL READINESS TEST Earlier this week some staff attended the NAPLAN Online Training at the Association of Independent Schools South Australia. Until recently, all schools were preparing to transition to an online test in 2020. This has now been pushed back until 2021 due to the issues with test connectivity across Australia for schools earlier this year. Later this term some students will undertake online trial tests to test the school’s I.T capabilities.
More information will be sent home to families in these classes early next week. Once these tests are completed, a decision will be made regarding the transition to online testing for St Paul students in 2020 or 2021.
Jason Fay|Deputy Principal
From the Wellbeing LeaderWINE AND CHEESE NIGHT- SATURDAY 10 AUGUSTHave you purchased your tickets yet? The planning is well underway for the upcoming Wine and Cheese Night. A flyer with more information about ticket sales has been sent home. If you would like to help out for this event please email Carly Bergen [email protected] Look forward to seeing you there!
FRIDAY ELECTIVE AFTERNOONS This week students will participate in another ‘Elective Afternoon’. Our Year 5 and 6 students will be preparing for Wakakirri, so we will have a Reception to Year 4 Elective Afternoon. Some of the choices include: Gaelic Football, reading in the park, St Paul Ninja Warrior and Design your own superhero. Once again, we are so thankful for the parents and friends who have offered to run an activity. If this is something you’d like to do or find out further information, please email Carly [email protected]
SPORTS PHOTOSAll students will need to wear sports uniform, regardless of whether or not they play a team sport, on Tuesday 13 August (Week 4) to allow for Sports teams and SAPSASA photos to be taken.
CONNECTED SCHOOLS WORSHIPOn Friday 16 August, Year 4, 5 and 6 students and teachers will join with their peers from Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School to attend a combined worship service at Endeavour College along with their Year 8 and 9 students. Year 4 students have the opportunity to participate in some workshops at Endeavour College following a shared morning tea. In addition, we invite all parents, caregivers and family members from the St Paul community to join us in this worship and community-building opportunity. Morning tea will be served following the service, held in the Endeavour Centre, Endeavour College, 85 Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes at 10:00am on Friday 16 August. For more information about Connected Schools, please visit www.connectedschools.com.au
FATHER’S DAY STALLFather’s Day is just around the corner. St Paul will be having a Father’s Day stall on the morning of Tuesday 27 August coordinated by a lovely team of volunteers. Gifts range from $2.00-$7.00. All gifts will be in a gift bag or wrapped. Students can purchase up to 3 gifts and a card. If you are available to help out, please email Carly [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE(S)Picnic in the Park- Sunday 3 November (Family event) On the park.
Carly Bergen|Wellbeing Leader
General NewsCHILD CARE SUBSIDY BALANCING BASICSWhat is balancing?
After the end of each financial year, Centrelink balances your Child Care Subsidy. They do this to make sure you received the right amount of subsidy for the financial year.
How does balancing work?
Centrelink looks at your adjusted taxable income for the 2018-19 financial year and compares it to the estimate you gave them.
They then work out if you were paid too little subsidy, the right amount or too much. They’ll send you a letter to let you know the outcome. Your letter will tell you whether:
• you’ll get a top up of subsidy because you were paid too little,
• you’ll need to pay Centrelink back because you were overpaid, or
• you were paid the right amount, and don’t need to do anything.
What you need to do?
To balance your Child Care Subsidy payments, Centrelink needs to confirm your family income for the 2018-19 financial year.
Once you and your partner have lodged your tax return, the Australian Tax Office will send Centrelink your income information. There’s nothing else you need to do and there’s no need to call.If one or both of you don’t need to lodge a tax return, you need to tell Centrelink you’re not required to lodge.
Your subsidy can’t be balanced until you do this.
You can tell Centrelink you don’t need to lodge a tax return in either your:
• Centrelink online account through myGov, or
• Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
Select Advise non-lodgement and follow the prompts.
Where to go for more information?
To see when your Child Care Subsidy has been balanced you don’t need to call Centrelink. Instead you can:
• keep an eye on your myGov Inbox, as this is where Centrelink will send your outcome letter if you get letters electronically.
• view the status of Child Care Subsidy balancing in your Centrelink online account through myGov or Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
To find out more about balancing your Child Care Subsidy (or your other family payments) go to humanservices.gov.au/balancing.
Robyn Mader | Business Manager
LIBRARY NEWS - BOOK WEEK 2019
BOOK SWAPOn Wednesday 28th August as part of our Book Week celebrations the library will host a Book Swap. The Book Swap is a great opportunity for students to exchange a book they no longer need for something new. To participate in the Book Swap students need to bring along a book to swap. Students can bring their book to swap to the Library and they will be given a ticket that allows them into the Book Swap on the day.
Only students with a ticket will be allowed to get a ‘new’ book at the Book Swap. Students are welcome to start bringing in their books to swap.
Wendy McLeod | Library Resource Manager
SHED MENThis Friday’s Shed Men BBQ has been cancelled the next Shed Men BBQ will be at Leon Semmen’s house Friday 6th Sept 2019. For more details contact Leon on 0432 575 126.
We are still on the hunt for photos from SMGB so if anyone has some memories they would like to share, please drop off a USB to the office.
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CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Arjun Xavier Leando (1 Lethborg) for being awarded a finalist in the KJ’s Brush n Canvas Thirukural art competition (artwork shown).
St Paul Lutheran School 44 Audrey Avenue Blair Athol SA 5084 Phone +61 8 8260 [email protected] stpaulba.sa.edu.au
OUR VISION:
PROUD MEMBER OF:
OUR VALUES:
God’s Word2 Timothy 3:16-17
AcceptanceRomans 15:7
Excellence1 Corinthians 10:31
RespectLuke 6:31
Compassion1 John 3:18
HopeTitus 3:7
Community2 Corinthians 13:13
Love1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Church NewsCELEBRATION WORSHIP AND EXPERIENCE EVENT – FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT!Our St Paul Celebration Worship will be on Sunday 18 August at 10am with an Experience the Fruits of the Spirit Event afterwards in the Hall. We look forward to this time of sharing and fellowship between our school and church communities. I am currently seeking out students to be involved in the service. Permission slips have been sent home with the event flyer. Please return to register your child’s interest as soon as possible as rehearsals start this week! For further information, please contact Louise Venning email [email protected]
BIBLE GIFTINGAll Reception families have now been invited to our Celebration Worship, where we will be gifting First Bibles to Reception students in attendance. Please return your reply by Friday 9th August.
SPY – ST PAUL YOUTH Our next SPY is this Friday 2 August. Time 7:00pm-9:00pm. Cost is $2.00 and leaders will supply supper. Any inquiries please contact Nicole Hall on 0412 686 342.
PASTY BAKE – THURSDAY 8 AUGUSTOur next St Paul Lutheran pasty bake for Term 3 is on Thursday 8 August. Six scrumptious pasties on a tray for only $14. Please contact Renate Burls with orders on 0405 433 030 no later than Wednesday 7 August. Pasties can then be collected from the hall kitchen on the Thursday afternoon before school pick up.
PLAYGROUPSt Paul Playgroup meets on Tuesdays, from 9 -10.30am during term time. Our theme for Term 3 is ‘Feelings and Emotions’. Children 0-5 are welcome to attend with their parent or carer for a morning of fun, story, song and morning tea. For more information, contact Nicole Hall 0412 686 342.
BACKPACKS FOR SA KIDSFor the month of July we are collecting colouring-in books and coloured pencils for the Backpacks for SA Kids organisation. These donations can be left at the School Front Office.
SHOEBOX DONATIONSSt Paul is starting to collect shoe boxes, as we approach Operation Christmas Child season again. These need to be no larger than A4 size, and can be given to our front office who will ensure they get passed on. Thank you for your support.
