19 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

PRAYER

God our Father, may all of life’s experiences lead us to grow as people who always put love into all that we do.
May we live in such a way that our attitude and words and actions reflect to all people their own value, dignity and self-worth,
helping people to feel wanted and appreciated for who they are.
Amen.

Principals Report

Last week our Director of the Port Pirie Diocese, Mrs. Nichii Marden, visited individually all of our four Riverland schools and also addressed the staff at a combined meeting, followed by a joint dinner that evening. In her discussion with us all, she very strongly emphasised that each one of us working in Catholic Education has a vital role in the mission of the Church and to strive for the goal of our schools having ‘Thriving people, capable learners, leaders for the world God desires’.

As a group we were enlightened and learnt more about Catholic Education South Australia’s (CESA’s), Living, Learning, Leading Framework. This framework pictured below, is our guide into the future. It’s what we all want for every young person, the staff and leadership in our schools.

Last weekend our parent community was involved in assisting with the Bunnings barbecue on Saturday. We raised just over $500, and on the Sunday many helped with our first working bee for this Semester. I thank all those involved in both events. It is great being involved in the community as a school and it was amazing to see so many involved in working hard to make things safer and better in our school environment. Our next working bee group is on Sunday 28th October, 2018.

Thank you to Alexander Foley-Jennings for organising our ‘Scooter Day’ last week for the children in Years Foundation to Year 3. There were so many children who brought their scooters along and they all had incredible fun utilising the hard court space area at both lunch and recess break. It was just wonderful seeing this event work so well, with very little injuries and a great sense of pride and joy for Alexander.

Ros Oates
Principal

PLEASE READ THE NEWSLETTERS CAREFULLY. Everything you need to know about the school week and dates is on the school app. (SZapp) You can download on all smartphones and tablets for free. We get a lot of phone calls & text about events and programs that have been advertised widely.

Sport Days – Mondays (Mr. Cotter: Whole school).
Thursdays (Class teachers: Foundation, Year 1, 2 and Years 4/5)
Friday (Class teachers: Year 3 and Years 6/7)
A reminder that full day uniform is to be worn on other days. Sandshoes only on sport days.

Religious Education News

The latest edition of the Southern Cross features all the latest news and information on our Catholic community. Click on the following link below.

Latest Addition

Years 1 and 2 Mass

Thursday 13th September, the Years 1 and 2 classes prepared our whole school Mass around the theme of ‘Love one another’. It was a lovely celebration with some outstanding reading and singing. Thank you to Miss Roberts and Miss Drogemuller for their organisation. After Mass the junior primary classes had a lovely visit and talk with Sr. Gail from St Catherine’s Home.

SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

CLASS NEWS

Barmera Expo NRM

The year 4/5 class had a fantastic day at Barmera Primary School for the Riverland Environment Expo. They learnt all about Rainforests, Kangaroos, Echidnas, Fish ways and Endangered Species. It was a great, hands-on experience to learn about the importance of our local environment.

Chinese Class

The Year 6/7’s are preparing for their one-on-one testing next week with their Chinese Tutor, Mike. On Wednesday, they were doing a revision lesson on places and times that they do activities. Thanks to all the Chinese Tutors who do a fantastic job engaging the students each week.

Footy Colours Day 2018

Fight Cancer Foundation’s 2018 Footy Colours Day Celebration. Footy Colours Day is a national fundraising campaign held during the month of September where participants are encouraged to wear their favourite team’s colours. Footy Colours day is all about footy fans putting aside team rivalries and wearing their favourite team’s colours to raise much needed funds for Fight Cancer Foundation. We raised a total $118.40, thank you to all those who supported.

Arts News 6/7 Class

Jaden Isaacs Year 7 has presented an amazing piece of art shown below. Well done!

SPORTS DAY NEWS

Thank you to all the families who have returned the Sports Day note. I will be in touch in the next week for those who have indicated they can help. If any parent or family member is available next Friday 21st September at any time during the day, please let me know – I would love some help line marking the footy oval!

And just one last time as a gentle reminder about the purpose of Sports Day:

Sports Day is fast approaching us all and there a few things we would just like to remind all parents about. Sports Day is about supporting and celebrating the achievements of the child for simply participating. The students are very encouraging and positive to not only their own House members but also towards the other teams. As parents, it is expected that you remain positive and encourage your own and other children in their events to be strong role models. Especially in the older years, there is an emphasis amongst the students on friendly competition rather than a win at all cost’s mentality. As well, there are specific rules for each event that staff are fully aware of and will ensure are followed to guarantee that each event is participated in fairly and with good sportspersonship.

SAPSASA News!

Good luck to our Year 6/7 girls who are competing at the State Basketball Championships in Adelaide this Thursday. We wish the girls and Miss Drogemuller all the best for the day and pray for their safe travel! Thank you to Cindy Kassebaum and Rachel Gates for helping with transport.

Riddle of the Week

The more you have of it, the less you see. What is it?

Last newsletter: Yourself, in a mirror.

Quote of the Week

Finding good players is easy. Getting them to play as a team is another story. (Casey Stengel)

Yours in Sport
Mr. Luke Cotter

Playgroup

Come along to B.O.P.P.E.R.S. (Berri OLOR Planned Playgroup Early Readiness for School) on Tuesdays 9am till 11am. There are a lovely group of young children and their carers enjoying our opportunity for free play, structured games and craft activities. Please let friends and family know in the community.

Policy Documents

School Uniforms

School Uniform Information

Canteen Price List

Fortnight Reminders

Community News

RYT’s End of Year production is PETER PAN!

We’d love to have as many people involved in the production as possible.

We are having an information evening on the 26th of September on all the wonderful different ways people can get involved.

From young people performing, being technicians, designing costumes, etc to parents and volunteers getting amongst it!

Come and Play Softball

2018/19 season begins 27th October. For more information please contact Monica at riverland@softballs.com.au

Little Athletics Riverland/Barmera

Barmera Little Athletics Club have a Come ‘N’ Try Days Monday 15th and 22nd October.

Contact Cilla Marsden on 0418 824 264 for enquiries

Little Athletics SA

Dare to Dream Athletics Holiday Clinic. Wednesday 3rd & 10th October 2018.

Registration closes Wednesday 26th Sept 2018. (08) 8352 8133.

Berri Swimming Club

New season and Registration Monday 29th October 5pm – 7pm

For enquiries email Sonia Dominelli, President, berriswimmingclub@yahoo.com.au
Or Cindy Kassebaum 0428 851 107

Yookamurra Open Day

Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary Open Day Saturday 3rd November 2018. 10.00am to 1.00pm

Exclusive opportunity to visit the Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Sanctuary.

Please register you interest at yookamurra@australianwildlife.org or by calling 08 8562 501 by Monday 29th October 2018.

Bringing up great kids

Interactive workshop for parents and care givers. Presented by Relationships Australia.

Session Details. Tuesday 16, 23 and 30 October 10.30am to 12.30pm. Further details contact Chelsea (08) 8582 4122

Berri Tennis Season

Come and Try Tennis. All welcomed

Happy Birthday!