Risdon Vale Primary School eNewsletter

26 July 2019

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
SAFE, FAIR, CARE CERTIFICATES TO BE PRESENTED AT ASSEMBLY ON

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Families,

We have had a wonderful first week back at school with students arriving refreshed and ready to learn. We are looking forward to a busy but exciting term ahead. You will have noticed that our new hallway and door into the primary corridor was completed over the holidays and has already helped reduce congestion in our open room. Unfortunately, the installation of the new playground equipment in the courtyard has been delayed but we are assured that the work will begin on 5th August.

Welcome to Aunty Deb

Aunty Deb will be joining our staff as our new Aboriginal Education Worker. We are extremely fortunate to have her join us as she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our students have already had the opportunity to listen to stories, learn some aboriginal language and learn about indigenous plants and their uses. Aunty Deb will be working with classes from prep through to grade 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Book Week, Book Fair and Book Parade

As always, we will be celebrating Book Week at Risdon Vale Primary School. Our Book Fair will run from the 14th-16th August with all money raised going straight back into buying books for our school library. On Monday 19th, each class will be sharing at a special Book Week Assembly starting at 1:45pm. On Friday 16th, all children (including kinder) will have the opportunity to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. We will have a parade in the courtyard at 9:15am which parents are welcome to stay for.

Rachael Wells
Principal

SAFE, FAIR, CARE CERTIFICATES TO BE PRESENTED AT ASSEMBLY ON

Monday 29th July 2019

Amy Cowburn	Always being willing to co-operate in a friendly manner in all aspects of classroom routines
Blake Hildebrand	His engagement in our unit of work on 2S & 3D shapes
Casey Voss	Persisting during a challenging maths task
Chayse Kelly	For his detailed drawing of a farm in Hass
Hunter Bridges	Displaying a mature approach towards class work. He is always well mannered and is respectful of those around him.
Isabella Stevens	Excellent effort in her assembly skills
Millee Rooke	for excellent concentration during Maths.
Montana Rimon	Having a great attitude towards learning
Sammia Pearson	Good effort in her writing
Silas Tomkinson	His insightful thinking during our literacy work.
Tyler Wordsworth	A great start to the term
Shayla Bradley	for helping others
Callum Braslin	A great start to Term 3
Ruby Cole	A great start to Term

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE ABOVE STUDENTS

AN INTERVIEW WITH ‘Aunty Deb’

Aunty Deb

What is your full name?
Aunty Deb Hocking.

Why did you chose to go to this school?
Because I like the outdoors area and teaching kids my culture.

Do you have any children or grandchildren?
Yes, 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Do you have any pets?
Yes, 2 cats.

Why do you believe in dream time stories?
Because everyone has a story about it, and teaches you not to be greedy, selfish, and mean.

Have you ever been in a burning building?
No

This interview was conducted on Thursday 25 July 2019 by two of our talented school reporters, Abbi Leary and Natoria Broadby.

SALE PUFFER JACKETS

We have reduced the price of our Puffer Jackets to an amazing $20 that’s a saving of $40.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY
29th Monday	Assembly – Whole school
30th Tuesday	Lift 3 for Me Plant a Tree 9:00am – 10:00am 3/4R, 5/6C, 5/6S
AUGUST
1st Friday	Lift 3 for Me Plant a Tree 9:00am – 10:00am 3/4P, 1/2V, 1/2W, Prep
2nd Friday	School Banking
14 – 16th August	Book Fair
16th Friday	Book Week Character parade – 9:15am - Courtyard
19th Monday	Book Week Assembly – 1:45 pm