Issue No. 33: 7 th October 2017 NAMALATA Messenger

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Key Dates for 2017 Term 4 Mon 16 Oct Thurs 21 Dec Term 4 2017 Calendar Nov 7 LPSCA AGM 8 3N/V Excursion 9 4Sq & 4T/C Excursion Cyber Safety Information

Swimming Carnival Dec 1 Kinder 2018 Info Session 6 Grade 6 students to High school orientation Day Issue No.

potential and to contribute positively to the wider school community.

Community. I will be undertaking the Acting Principal role from today with Mrs Johnston returning from leave at the end of March 2018.

2017. Term four is always a very busy time of the school year and there is much to look forward to in the coming weeks with many great learning

A High Expectation Culture, Learning Excellence, Equity, Respectful Relationships.

1 Key Dates for 2017 Term 4 Mon 16 Oct Thurs 21 Dec Term Calendar Nov 7 LPSCA AGM 8 3N/V Excursion 9 4Sq & 4T/C Excursion Cyber Safety Information Session 4L/M & 5B Excursion 11 Remembrance Day 15 Grade 1 Cake Stall 21 3S, 5B, 5S/H, 5W Excursion Assembly-Blue group presenting 28 SPSSA Champions Swimming Carnival Dec 1 Kinder 2018 Info Session 6 Grade 6 students to High school orientation Day Issue No. 33: 7 th October 2017 NAMALATA Messenger Our Mission To provide every student at Lauderdale with opportunities to continue to learn, reach their potential and to contribute positively to the wider school community. From the Principal I would like to say a big thank you to staff, students and families for another warm welcome to the Lauderdale Primary School Community. I will be undertaking the Acting Principal role from today with Mrs Johnston returning from leave at the end of March I am very much looking forward to helping ensure that students, staff and families are well supported in continuing to achieve the schools priorities for Term four is always a very busy time of the school year and there is much to look forward to in the coming weeks with many great learning opportunities on the horizon. I would also like to take the opportunity to revisit the values of Lauderdale Primary School. A High Expectation Culture, Learning Excellence, Equity, Respectful Relationships. The above values are what we should all be working towards and it is very pleasing to see so many examples of this in practice across the school, including today s school assembly. Finally a reminder that we will be having our School Association AGM tonight at 6pm. All parents, carers and friends of our school are welcome to attend. Kind Regards Ben Richardson Acting Principal Lauderdale Primary School Department of Education

Excursions On Wednesday 8 th November Grade 3 Navickas/Volant will be going on an excursion to Woodsdale Museum as part of their History unit. The bus will leave school at 9am and return at 2.40pm.

On Thursday 9 th November Grade 4 Lambert/Murray and 5 Bezzant will be going on an excursion to the State Cinema to view a documentary called Blue, and to visit the Waterworks and the Museum.

2 Excursions On Wednesday 8 th November Grade 3 Navickas/Volant will be going on an excursion to Woodsdale Museum as part of their History unit. The bus will leave school at 9am and return at 2.40pm. Students will need to wear school uniform and bring their morning tea, lunch, hat and a big drink. On Thursday 9 th November Grade 4 Lambert/Murray and 5 Bezzant will be going on an excursion to the State Cinema to view a documentary called Blue, and to visit the Waterworks and the Museum. This excursion is to support and develop concepts of sustainability and conservation with reference specifically to the world s oceans. Consider water sources and river at the waterworks and visit temporary museum exhibit circle. The bus will leave school at 8.55am and return by 2.40pm. Children will need to wear school uniform and bring wet weather clothing if applicable. Please bring recess, lunch, drink and a hat. On Thursday 9 th November Grade 4 Squires and 4 Tame/Cullen will be attending a guided program Earth and Life at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, followed by a guided tour of the Hobart Penitentiary and Gaol. Classes will then have lunch at the new playground at Bellerive Beach. Parent help will be required, please see your child s teacher. The bus will leave school at 9.30am and return by 2.40pm. Children will need to wear school uniform and bring a hat, morning tea, lunch and a water bottle. On Tuesday 21 st November Grade 3 Stephens, 5 Bezzant, 5 Spiliopoulos/Howard and 5 Whelan will be going on an excursion to the Kids for Kids Conference to learn about sustainability and leadership. The bus will leave at 9am and return by 2.45pm. Children will need to wear school uniform and bring an item for swap meet, coat if required, their recess, lunch and a drink. Reading a skill for life! Today s tip from Di Vickers: When help is needed wait about 5 seconds. Try these strategies to work out the word: Ask What would make sense here? Say Use the beginning letters and start to say the word. Ask, Is there a clue in the picture? Say, Re-read the sentence or Read ahead to the fullstop and come back to try it again or Break the word into smaller parts. Cyber Safety Information Session The school, in partnership with Abundant Life Church, will be holding a Cyber Safety information session for parents on the 9 th November at the Abundant Life Church at 7pm. A national speaker will host the session. Cost is $5 per person. Registrations are online at For more information please call Abundant Life Church on Enrolments Is your child leaving Lauderdale Primary School for the 2018 school year? Please let us know as soon as possible. Canteen News Parent help is needed in our Canteen especially on a Friday. If you are able to help please contact the office. Thank you to Jessica M who kindly assisted last Friday at the last minute. Roster Wed 8 th Nov S Watson Thurs 9 th Nov T Cannell Fri 10 th Nov A Bidgood Wed 15 th S Watson Thurs 16 th C Goodluck Fri 17 th S Franklin Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be closed on Monday 13 th November and Monday 20 th November. We apologise for any inconvenience. Ice Cream Day The Super Sixes are having an ice-cream day, raising funds for end of year activities. Tuesday 14 th November- Ice-cream and Icy-poles. $1.00 and $2.00 each. Recess and lunch time, at the canteen, until sold out. SRC Activity Flag Making Our SRC is hoping to decorate the black poles outside 3 Stephens with colourful flags. We would like donations of plain material and items such as fabric paints, pens and suitable craft items. If you are able to help, please leave any donations at the office by Friday 10 th November. If anyone is able to help sew the flags before they are decorated, please let us know at the office. Thank you.

SPSSA Division B Swimming Carnival Congratulations to our Lauderdale Division B Team who competed at the Aquatic

All competitors did a fantastic job and showed excellent sportsmanship and support for our team.

Free, Natasha F 2 nd 25m Free, Georgia B 1 st 25m Free, 2 nd 25m Aquatic Underarm, Stella M 1 st 25m Free, 4 th

C 1 st 25m Free, Hugh F 3 rd 25m Free, 2 nd 25m Backstroke, Ariel S 1 st 25m Free, 1 st 25m Backstroke, Ella H 4

25m Aquatic Underarm, Rio E 3 rd 25m Aquatic Underarm, Lily M 1 st Reserve Free, Owen S 4 th 50m Free.

Grade 4 Boys 4 th Freestyle Grade 3 Boys 1 st Freestyle Grade 3 Girls 3 rd Freestyle Relay.

3 SPSSA Division B Swimming Carnival Congratulations to our Lauderdale Division B Team who competed at the Aquatic Centre last Tuesday in the SPSSA Division B Inter-Primary Swimming Carnival. All competitors did a fantastic job and showed excellent sportsmanship and support for our team. Places: Mary B 1 st 25m Free, Xavier C 3 rd 25m Free, Matilda F 2 nd 25m Free, 2 nd 50m Free, Josh D 2 nd 25m Free, Natasha F 2 nd 25m Free, Georgia B 1 st 25m Free, 2 nd 25m Aquatic Underarm, Stella M 1 st 25m Free, 4 th 25m Breaststroke, Priya B 4 th 25m Free, 4 th 50m Free, Jepson B 2 nd 25m Free, 3 rd 25m Breaststroke, Charlotte C 1 st 25m Free, Hugh F 3 rd 25m Free, 2 nd 25m Backstroke, Ariel S 1 st 25m Free, 1 st 25m Backstroke, Ella H 4 th 25m Free, Mohenoa M 1 st 25m Free, Ila B 2 nd 25m Free, Jesse F 1 st 25m Free, Annie P 2 nd 25m Free, 4 th 25m Aquatic Underarm, Rio E 3 rd 25m Aquatic Underarm, Lily M 1 st Reserve Free, Owen S 4 th 50m Free. Relay Places: Grade 6 Girls 3 rd Medley 2 nd Freestyle Grade 5 Girls 1 st Medley Grade 5 Boys 4 th Freestyle Grade 4 Boys 4 th Freestyle Grade 3 Boys 1 st Freestyle Grade 3 Girls 3 rd Freestyle Relay. Overall Placings: 4 th Lauderdale, 3 rd Montagu Bay, 2 nd Lansdowne Crescent, 1 st South Hobart. A big thank you to our fantastic mums, Anna S and Tenille D who worked as officials at the carnivals.

SPSSA Division D Swimming Carnival The Lauderdale Division D Swimming Team represented the school in style last Thursday at the Hobart Aquatic Centre.

The majority of our swimmers gained placings in their races and received a ribbon. The team demonstrated fantastic support for their fellow swimmers.

4 SPSSA Division D Swimming Carnival The Lauderdale Division D Swimming Team represented the school in style last Thursday at the Hobart Aquatic Centre. The 35 students all swam extremely well and gave maximum effort in all their races. The team finished first in a very competitive line up of schools. The majority of our swimmers gained placings in their races and received a ribbon. The team demonstrated fantastic support for their fellow swimmers. All students should be very proud of how they competed, their team spirit and their overall behaviour on the day. Well done to all involved! Students who finished 1st in any race, including relay teams, will be invited to the SPSSA Champions Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 28 th November at the Hobart Aquatic Centre. Grade 3 - Ashton F 2 nd Back, Jett K 2 nd Free, 1 st Free Jayden D 4 th Free, 1 st Free Harry D 1 st Free, 1 st Free Charlie L 1 st Free, 1 st AqUnd, 1 st Free Mikaila P 1 st Free, 1 st Free Lucy S 1 st Free, 1 st AqUnd, 1 st Back, 1 st Free Kirra H 1 st Free, 1 st Free 1 st Free Chelsi B 1 st Free, 1 st Free Grade 4 - Jay L 3 rd Free, 2 nd Medley, 5 th Free 4 th 50m Free. Zeek P 3 rd Free, 3 rd Back, 2 nd Medley, 5 th Free James C 5 th Free, 1 st Breastroke, 2 nd Medley, 5 th Free Dylan W 5 th Free, 4 th AqUnd, 2 nd Medley, 5 th Free Zoe H 5 th Free, 1 st Back, 1 st Medley, 1 st Free Mikayla D 4 th Free, 1 st Breastroke, 1 st Medley, 1 st Free Elsie V 1 st Free, 3 rd AqUnd, 1 st Medley, 1 st Free Evie S-W 1 st Free, 1 st Medley, 1 st Free 4 th 50m Free. Grade 5 - Ronan B 3 rd Free, 2 nd Medley, 2 nd Free 5 th 50m Free. Will H 2 nd Free, 2 nd Back, 2 nd Medley, 2 nd Free Tex S 3 rd Free, 2 nd Breastoke, 2 nd Medley, 2 nd Free Jet T 5 th Free, 2 nd AqUnd, 2 nd Medley, 2 nd Free Stella W 4 th Free, 3 rd Medley, 2 nd Free 2 nd 50m Free. Jemma V 2 nd Free, 3 rd Medley, 2 nd Free Imogen B 1 st Free, 2 nd Free Sophie B 6 th Breastroke, 5 th AqUnd, 3 rd Medley, 2 nd Free Lucy M 1 st Free, 5 th Back, 3 rd Medley, Grade 6 - Isaac R 2 nd Free, 3 rd Back, 1 st Medley, 2 nd Free Marti S 1 st Free, 1 st Breastroke, 1 st Medley, 2 nd Free Joe M 1 st Free, 2 nd Free Ozzie W 3 rd Free, 1 st AqUnd, 1 st Medley, 2 nd Free Nick L 1 st Medley, 1 st 50m Free. Ellie S 4 th Free, 3 rd Medley, 3 rd Free 2 nd 50m Free. Bella B 4 th Free, 2 nd Back, 3 rd Medley, 3 rd Free Sarah C 3 rd Free, 3 rd Breastroke, 3 rd Medley, 3 rd Free Jessica B 1 st Free, 3 rd AqUnd, 3 rd Medley, 3 rd Free

Kilo of Kindness Each year in December, Abundant Life Church run a Kilo of Kindness initiative through the Church, where they collect non-perishable food items through their Sunday Services and in

Donations would be appreciated, and some ideas are included in the hamper shopping list here. Assemblies Assemblies are held fortnightly in the Sports Centre at 11.45am.

5 Kilo of Kindness Each year in December, Abundant Life Church run a Kilo of Kindness initiative through the Church, where they collect non-perishable food items through their Sunday Services and in December, package them up into beautiful Christmas hampers which are distributed through local schools and organisations. They are looking forward to doing it again in 2017! Donations would be appreciated, and some ideas are included in the hamper shopping list here. Assemblies Assemblies are held fortnightly in the Sports Centre at 11.45am. Below is a list of presenters for assemblies. Assembly Presenters - Colour Groups Term 4 21 st Nov Blue Group (Prep Waters, 1 Brownlie, 2 Anderson, 3 Page/Bold, 5 Whelan, 6 Taylor) 5 th Dec Yellow Group (Prep Cooper, 1 Hodges, 2 Stevens, 3 Stephens, 4 Lambert/Murray, 6 Morris) Lauderdale Primary School is joining with the church to collect donations for hampers. Donations can be left at the office, please ensure any items are not going to expire before Launching into Learning Held in the Sports Centre Pre Kinder (4yo) Thursday pm Times & dates for Pre Kinder sessions in the Kinder classrooms: Monday 20 th November Thursday 23 rd November Monday 27 th November Thursday 30 th November LiL Sessions (Birth 4yo) Friday am Registration forms are available at each session.

Royal Hobart Show Results Grade 6 Jack M: Best in show for his wooden box Jack M: 3 rd for his wine goblet

commended for art Ozzie W: 1 st for craft Breanna B: 2 nd for cake Sarah C: 1 st for art Sarah C: 1 st for

Fintan W: 2 nd for sculpture Mary B: 2 nd for craft Lily M: 1 st for photography Jasmine M: 2 nd for

photography Tullie B: highly commended for art Jessica B: 1 st for cooking Tyler W: 2 nd for photography

cooking Georgia B: 1 st for photography Georgia B: 3 rd for cooking Lily W-P: highly commended for art

6 Royal Hobart Show Results Grade 6 Jack M: Best in show for his wooden box Jack M: 3 rd for his wine goblet Rosie H: 1 st for best heavy breed chook Rosie H: 3 rd for art Rosie H: 3 rd for craft Tully H: Highly commended for art Ozzie W: 1 st for craft Breanna B: 2 nd for cake Sarah C: 1 st for art Sarah C: 1 st for craft Tyler H: highly commended for photography Tanisha G: 2 nd for craft Fintan W: 3 rd for photography Fintan W: 2 nd for sculpture Mary B: 2 nd for craft Lily M: 1 st for photography Jasmine M: 2 nd for cooking Travis K: 2 nd for craft Joe M: 2 nd for cooking Harper B: 2 nd for photography Tullie B: 3 rd for photography Tullie B: highly commended for art Jessica B: 1 st for cooking Tyler W: 2 nd for photography Grade 5 Hayley G: Highly commended for art Kyle S: highly commended for photography Joshua D: 1 st for cooking Georgia B: 1 st for photography Georgia B: 3 rd for cooking Lily W-P: highly commended for art Grade 4 Samara F: 2 nd for cooking Latisha K: 3 rd for craft Grade 3 Alice B: 2 nd for art Grade 2 Jessie-Lee J: highly commended for art

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Lauderdale Primary School Key Dates for 2018 ISSUE NO. 33: 13 TH NOVEMBER 2018 Term 4, 2018 Calendar MESSENGER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dropping off and picking up students safely is one of the most important