Karoonda Area School North Terrace KAROONDA SA 5307 Principal: Daniel Rankine

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1 Karoonda Area School North Terrace KAROONDA SA 5307 Principal: Daniel Rankine Phone: (08) Courier: Murray Mallee Facsimile: (08) Number: 11/2017 Monday 10 th April 2017 Dear Parents and Community Members Attendance As many of you are aware the DECD attendance target for all South Australian schools is 95%, which is the equivalent of every student having 2.5 days or less off per term. Below are the average attendance rates per class for Term 1 (data up until Friday 7/4/17 a total of 48 school days). As you can see our overall attendance rate is 93.9% and we have two classes who have achieved the required attendance rate. Congratulations to both the Year 4 class and Year 6 class for achieving the target for Term 1. The final column of the table is of particular interest as it indicates how many days on average each child must improve their attendance to ensure that each class achieves at least the minimum 95% attendance rate. For the vast majority of the classes students only need to improve their attendance by less than one day to help achieve 95%. In fact if every child was able to spend half a day more at school in Term 2 than they did in Term 1 we would achieve 95% for Term 2. Congratulations to the 13 students who have achieved 100% attendance for Term 1 so far, it a fantastic achievement. % Attendance Rate % Absence Rate Authorised % Absence Rate Unauthorised No. days needed to reach target rate Average no. days needed per student Rec/1 94.5% 5.5% 5.1% 0.4% /3 93.9% 6.1% 5.3% 0.8% % 4.6% 4.4% 0.2% % 8.1% 4.9% 3.2% % 5.0% 3.5% 1.4% /8 94.2% 5.8% 5.0% 0.8% / % 6.5% 3.9% 2.6% / % 7.8% 5.3% 2.4% % 6.1% 4.7% 1.4%

2 2 We are very appreciative of our families when they keep ill students home, as this reduces the chance additional students being away ill. We also appreciate that the distance families must travel to access specialist services mean absences for students. What we ask is that other absences, such as family days, exemptions (for family holidays) or unexplained, are kept to a minimum to reduce the potential impact on students achievement at school. End of Term I know I say it at the end of every term but it is hard to believe we are at the end of the eleven weeks of Term 1 already. It has been a very hectic term full of highlights, including (but not limited to): visit from Dr Jane Foster (MYTERN) the welcoming of our new teacher Tom Clark Swimming Fun Day at Lameroo Athletics Day Farm Fair continuation of Playgroup Acquaintance Night Natasha Leedham at the National Heywire Conference representing the school and region Introduction of the Mid Term Effort Reports The great learning happening in all of the classes The school term will end this Thursday 13 th April at 2:15 pm with an assembly being held at 2:00 pm in the Gym. Parents are most welcome to attend. Please be aware the school finishing time is 2:15 pm and buses will leave at 2:20 pm. Children will be arriving home 1 hour earlier and bus children will need to have someone at their pickup location an hour earlier. Wishing everyone a happy, safe and relaxing holiday. Look forward to continuing the learning in Term 2. This Week s Canteen Reminder Monday 10/4 CLOSED Tuesday 11 Sally Kerr Wednesday 12 CLOSED Thursday 13 Leanne Bakonyi Friday 14 END OF TERM - GOOD FRIDAY Term 2, 2017 Monday 1/5 CLOSED Tuesday 2 SSOs/SRC DANEL RANKINE Principal

3 3 End of Term Thursday 13 th April Casual Day - Gold Coin Donation Please be aware singlets/tank tops, thongs, nail polish and makeup not allowed. School closes 2:15 pm Buses depart 2:20 pm Reception/Year One Update Written by Julie Boughen The children enjoyed last week s, Life Matters presentation from the Schools Ministry Group and were thoroughly engaged as always by the variety of mediums/interactives the group used to get their message across. Due to illness on Monday the children were taught by Sonja Marchant. I gave her the opportunity to use some of the Farm Fair resources she developed for educators to use pre and post Farm Fair. The children really enjoyed her input. Our library lesson will be on Thursday this week because of the holiday Friday. I would like to thank the R/1 parents and caregivers for helping their children with their reading by listening regularly; practicing their sight words and any other support you gave them during the term. Thank you also to our term one listening to reading in the classroom adults. As this is the final newsletter for term one, Karen Wegner, Dionie Kerr and I would like to wish the children and families a Happy Easter and safe school holidays. Karoonda Area School Calendar Term 1, 2017 Week 11 Mon 10 th Fri 13 th April Year 10 Work Observation Camp Adelaide Wednesday 12 th April SAPSASA Football/Netball Trials Thursday 13 th April End of Term 1 Casual Day Gold Coin donation School closes 2:15 pm Buses leave at 2:20 pm Term 2 begins Monday 1 st May 2017

4 Karoonda Farm 2017 The school had three teams compete in the School Wool Handling Competition. The Karoonda Area School teams consisted of a mixture of senior Ag students. With 24 teams competing from schools around South Australia each team did a great job representing the school and did a great job working collectively in their teams. Grace O Malley, Bailey Boughen and Elliott Wegner came third in their team. The points are calculated on the wool handlers ability to clean their area, how well the fleece is thrown and lands on the wool table, how the fleece is skirted, the wool sorted in correct groups such as bellies, locks, pieces, skin pieces and shanks and the time it takes to process two fleeces. Students also participated in the sheep classing and wool judging competitions. The results of these competitions are still to be advised. It was great to see so many students stepping out of their comfort zone and having a go at new opportunities. The students all participated and interacted positively with community members and represented the school in a professional manner. 4 Bailey, Grace and Elliot third place winners Phoenix, Reanna & Jackson skirting a fleece CAROLYN JOHNSON Ag Teacher Tonya and Brittney completing the wool judging.

5 5 Brittney, Tonya, Cheyenne and Grace completing the wool judging. Brittney, Tonya and Cheyenne competing in the wool handling competition. Grace, Elliott and Bailey cleaning up the wool room.

6 6 ~ Change of Date ~ Year 10/11/12 Meningococcal Vaccine The Karoonda Medical Centre has been able to change the date from Thursday 13 th April to Thursday 4th May Term 2, Week 1. If you have any other questions please give me a call. KAREN NORMAN PCW Auskick Karoonda 2017 Beginning Thursday 4 th May Term 2 Boys and girls up to year 4 are welcome to do Auskick at the Karoonda Football Club. This year it will be conducted on Thursdays after school at 3:30pm starting in Term 2 on Thursday 4 th May. Auskick will go for all of term 2 (10 weeks). Your child will receive a Auskick starter pack including a football. To register for Auskick go to where you will select your site Karoonda FC. The cost is $70 to participate, you can use your Sports Voucher to cover $50 of the cost. Further details contact PETER LOLLER NET SET GO is HERE! Term 2, Tuesdays at lunchtimes Nat Koch has graciously offered to run Net Set Go ably helped by assistants, Brie McKay and Karly Boughen. The sessions will held on Tuesdays at lunchtime beginning Term 2. Participants will need to register online via the following link (also available on KDNC FB page). The cost is $53, however Sports Vouchers can be applied to cover $50. Please contact jj@boweng.com.au with any queries. entityid=44135&fl=1&id=27329

7 7 Last Playgroup for Term 1!! Come along for some PLAY and FUN with some EASTER activities. this Wednesday from 9:00 am followed by Story time in the Library at 10:15 am NAT KOCH Playgroup Coordinator Lifesaver Life Matters Last Tuesday the Reception to Year 6 students welcomed Matt and Kieran from Life Matters - Schools Ministry Group. Matt and Kieran gave an insight as to why Christian people remember and celebrate Easter through re-telling the traditional Easter story. They used interactive stories, visual media and games. They talked about showing kindness to others, so they could learn from us. We need to show people how to be kind. Our students participated well in all the activities and games. They were keen to have a go and listened patiently. Well done! Being a Lifesaver may involve us to: To be a listening ear for someone Do something to help with a friend s problems Giving a smile when someone is down Sharing with others Looking out for someone Helping others Try to be a Lifesaver! Easter is the only time of the year when it is safe to put all your eggs into one basket Wishing you all a lovely Easter and a welcomed restful holiday! KAREN NORMAN PCW End of Term Thursday 13 th April Casual Day - Gold Coin Donation Please be aware singlets/tank tops, thongs, nail polish and makeup not allowed. School closes 2:15 pm buses depart 2:20 pm

8 Week 1 8 Karoonda Community Library April Holiday Opening Times Closed Daily for Lunch 12:30 pm 1:00 pm The Community Library opens for 20 hours each week during the school holidays. The Library will be closed on Public Holidays. Monday 17 th April Closed Easter Monday Tuesday 18 th April 9:30 am 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Wednesday 19 th April 9:30 am 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Thursday 20 th April Closed Friday 21 st April Closed Week 2 Monday 24 th April 9:30 am 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Tuesday 25 th April Closed - ANZAC Day Wednesday 26 th April 9:30 am 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Thursday 27 th April Closed Friday 28 th April Closed School Resumes on Monday 1 st May 2017 Karoonda Districts Football Club Under 13s and 16s U/13 & U/16 football training will be on Wednesday this week, due to Easter break. Training will go back to Thursday nights for the school holidays. PETER LOLLER CHRIS RUDIGER / Op Shop Diary Dates Friday 14 th April Closed Good Friday Friday 21 st April $3.00 bag sale Friday 28 th April New Stock!! Bag sales on shoes and clothing only. JOSIE RADLOFF (Secretary)

9 9 Karoonda Districts Netball Club News Coaches Congratulations & Thank you to the following: A Grade Coach Linda Paech B Grade Coach Jodie Hawkes C Grade Coach Caroline Phillips D Grade Coach Kerry Cornford/Linda Paech E Grade Coach Mel Huxtable F1 Coach Wendy Wood F2 Coach Dione Kerr Trainings (this week) A & B Wednesday with Linda 6:15 pm C & D Wednesday with Kerry 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Older E Grade girls are invited to join C and D grade training F1 & F2 Wednesday with Dionie 3:30 pm Younger E Grade girls are invited to join F1 & F2 training Trainings (during school holidays) Week 1 A & B Thursdays 6:15 pm C Thursday with Caz 5:30 to 7:00 pm No D Grade training however, girls are invited to join the C Grade if they wish E & F1 Thursday with Mel 4:00 pm F2s Thursday s with Dionie 3:30 pm Week 2 A & B Thursday 6:15pm C Thursday with Caz 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm D Thursday with Linda 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm E & F1s Thursday with Mel & Wendy 4:00 pm F2s Thursday with Dionie 3:30 pm If you cannot make trainings please advise your coach and/or post on the KDNC Facebook page. EMILY ARBON JODIE HAWKES President Secretary Karoonda Districts Football/Netball Canteen Roster Jump online and select your preferred times to help out in the canteen this season. Many Hands Make Light Work Thanks in anticipation HANNAH LOLLER

10 10 Karoonda Community Craft Shop 27A Railway Tce., Karoonda, next to Karoonda Depot Wed & Thurs Fri Sat & Sun ~ Open ~ 10:00 am 4:00 pm 9:00 am 4:00 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm Wide range of locally made items including: Cakes & biscuits Jams, pickles, & sauces Scented candles & soaps Jewellery Aprons, pot holders & soft toys Knitted & crocheted items Hand-made cards Quilts Wood work. Baked goods available Fridays as available. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact me. SUE KOCH (Secretary) ~ Please note change of date ~ CATHOLIC MASS Father John Herd will be conducting a Weekday Mass in the Karoonda Hospital Day Care Centre Wednesday 12 th April 2017 at 6:00 pm The Mass will be followed by a pooled tea. If you require any further information, please contact: ANNE BOUGHEN

11 11 Mallee Medical Practice Karoonda Phone: GP Services Mannum Medical Associates - alternatively ring April Wed 12 th, Thurs 13 th Wed 19 th, Thurs 20 th, Fri 21 st Wed 26 th, Thurs 27 th Surgery Hours: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Podiatrist Wednesday 12 th April Wednesday 19 th April Closed Lunch: 12:30 pm 1:30 pm Lutheran Maundy Thursday 13 th April 8:00 pm Good Friday 14 th April 11:00 am Easter Sunday 16 th April 9:00 am Uniting Easter Sunday 16 th April 10:00 am Anglican Easter Sunday 16 th April 9:30 am ANZAC Day 2017 This years Service of Commemoration will be held at the Memorial Gates Karoonda Town Oval on Monday 25 th April 2017 at 10:00 am Please bring a chair if required For further information contact MARGARET SIZE

12 12 Karoonda & District Historical Society The next meeting of the Karoonda & District Historical society will be held Tuesday 18 th April 2017 at 7:30pm in the Karoonda Council Chambers Come along and have your say on how we can improve the park and make it a pleasant place to visit for locals and visitors. All Welcome. DENIS ROBERTS ELIZABETH KERR Chairperson Secretary End of Term Thursday 13 th April Casual Day - Gold Coin Donation Please be aware singlets/tank tops, thongs, nail polish and makeup not allowed. School closes 2:15 pm Buses depart 2:20 pm