30 Jun 2023
- End of Term Two
- Mylor Adventure Day
- Arbury Park Nature Education Day
- Cancer Council Fundraiser
- Head Lice
- Reports
- Last Day Term 2
- Vacation Care Holiday & Pupil Free Day Program
- First Day Term 3
- Nationally Consistent Collection Data
- 2024 Enrolment Procedures
- Piano Tuition at Eden Hills Primary
- Governing Council
- Families Growing Together
- Community Notices
End of Term Two
We come to the end of another busy term and I would like to thank our students, staff and community for all their valuable contributions to our school. Throughout the term, our students have shown exceptional dedication to their learning, embracing the challenges and striving for excellence and quality goal setting. From mastering fundamental skills to exploring new concepts and ideas, they have demonstrated a deep thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning. We are tremendously proud of their achievements in various subjects, and we applaud their consistent hard work. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible teachers and staff for their unwavering commitment, professionalism, and passion. Their tireless efforts have made this term a resounding success.
Facilities
The wonderful new addition to the playground has been completed and has been an immediate success with the students. We are absolutely thrilled with the final product that complements the already wonderful play structures in this area. Additionally, over the holidays we will be undertaking a Departmental ICT infrastructure uplift and we’re excited to have upgraded networking and wireless capacity to provide more reliable and stable digital learning environments for our students and staff.
I wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone next term when we return on Tuesday 25 July.
Mylor Adventure Day
My favourite thing about Mylor was bouldering. It is when you don’t use a harness and you climb a wall with holds, I did all of the walls without dropping down. I also enjoyed doing the flying fox because you go really fast. I really enjoyed doing the bow and arrows (archery) because it was my first-time shooting arrows. I liked the crate stacking because it was a team exercise. I didn’t enjoy having to take breaks between activities because I wanted to keep on going.
Thomas
Not long ago the upper primary (room 11 & 12) went to Mylor for an adventure day. We were in groups and in those groups we all rotated with activities (super fun activities!!) I really enjoyed this adventure day because I got to spend time with my friends, collaborate and enjoy myself. The staff team there were great, they made sure we all had a great time no matter what! The activities that we did were collaboration games, the amazing flying fox, bouldering, crate stacking (my favourite) and archery. Mylor is an amazing place, I had the funniest time and I really recommend it if you’re looking for some fun time in a lovely scenic adventure place.
Summer
I think Mylor was really fun because I got to do a lot of things and everything was so much fun that I can’t explain it with words. We went bouldering, did some collaborative challenges, went on a flying fox and did crate stacking. Archery was so much fun! I got to use a weapon and learnt to use one (what kid doesn’t want to do that!) but in all seriousness, it was fun, like if a family wants to do something new, I would definitely say Mylor is the place to go. Other things were fun, but archery was the best for me by a long way.
Zack
Arbury Park Nature Education Day
In week 7, room 9 went to Arbury Park. At Arbury Park we went to the pond and caught lots of different insects like Daphnia, Back Swimmers and Yabbies. After that we went to the lab and looked at everything we caught with our nets. We caught lots of amazing things and we made our own zoos.
We learnt lots and had heaps of fun cubby building, playing and getting wet and muddy.
Pippa and Charlotte
Cancer Council Fundraiser
The whole school worked together to raise $285.65
All funds donated will be used in Cancer Council's life-saving research, prevention and support programs.
Head Lice
Head lice are a perennial problem and we have had cases across the school. It is recommended that you check all members of your household carefully. Treating the hair is no guarantee that the lice have been eradicated. Success is more likely if treatment is thorough, checking daily for at least three weeks and children are reminded to avoid head to head contact with others. If your child has head lice, please let school know.
Reports
A written report will be sent home in the last week of this term. This is a mid year report so the information included will be a summary of the evidence of learning collected for each child. The grades will be for the work completed up to this point of the year and reflect the level the child is working at towards the final outcome of the curriculum area.
Last Day Term 2
Reminder that the Last Day of Term 2 is an Early Dismissal
2:10pm Friday 7 July
Vacation Care Holiday & Pupil Free Day Program
First Day Term 3
Reminder that the first day of Term 3 is a Pupil Free Day
Students return to school Tuesday 25 July
Nationally Consistent Collection Data
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) takes place every year.
The NCCD is a collection that counts:
- the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability
- the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as other students.
Students are counted in the NCCD if they receive ongoing adjustments at school due to disability. This ‘help’ allows them to access education on the same basis as a child without disability. The NCCD uses the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Schools provide this information to education authorities
For further information about the NCCD click the Link below to the fact sheet for parents, guardians and carers
If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school.
2024 Enrolment Procedures
If your child turns 5 before 1 May, they will start their schooling at the beginning of Term 1, 2024. If your child turns 5 from 1 May to 31 October, they will start school through the mid-year intake at the start of Term 3, 2024.
To assist the school with class structures and staffing we need the names of any students who will be eligible to start school at the beginning of the new 2024 school year.
Please click the link below to access a Registration of Interest Form and return the completed form to the office.
Piano Tuition at Eden Hills Primary
Laura Tink has been providing private piano/keyboard lessons to the students of EHPS since 2019. If your child/ren are interested in learning how to tinkle the ivories contact her on 0459 590 496 or email jgtink@gmail.com for further details.
Governing Council
Rug up, bring your gum boots and join us for a wet weather catch up with friends before the start of Term 3.
Date: Monday 24 July (pupil free day)
Time: 10am
Location: Belair National Park Adventure Playground, hoping we can coordinate lunch at a local cafe afterwards to warm up!
Families Growing Together
Families Growing Together Team help families by empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need to connect and grow together. This helps families lay strong foundations for their children and young people. Our workshops are relaxed and informal. We can present them face-to-face or by webinar. Parents and caregivers are provided with information and simple, practical strategies based on the latest parenting research and information from Parenting SA
We include videos, activities, and time for parents and caregivers to talk in small groups. All our workshops are free. Face-to-face workshops are around 2 to 3 hours (including a break). Each workshop supports the parenting journey by:
- Building an understanding of children and young people
- Exploring everyday parenting to build and maintain positive connections
- Offering positive approaches to guiding behaviour
- Helping find additional support if needed.
The workshops we have available are:
- My Child and Me
- Building Coping Skills in Children and Young People
- Living with Young People
- Parenting in Australia
- Being a Dad
- Cyber Safety
- Growing and Learning in the Family
- Young Parents
Click the link below to a workshop summary containing more information about each one.
Community Notices
