Dear Parents and Guardians,

Transcription

1 Newsletter 10 August 2016, Term 3 Week 3 Dear Parents and Guardians, Our recent highlight was definitely the Family Fun Day held last Sunday. It was a day enjoyed by all staff, students, parents, community members and visitors. It was such a wonderful school community event which was well supported by local businesses. Sincere thanks to all our sponsors! Many thanks to all parents who came along, gave donations or gave their time on a class stall. We know that there were parents who were organising this event for many months seeking sponsorship, organising tickets, logistics, etc. They did a fantastic job alongside teachers, both giving their time on Sunday to be part of a school community event. Thank you to all involved! Our Year 6 students are making final preparations for their departure this Sunday on the Year 6 study tour to Singapore. The students are very excited and are looking forward to this wonderful experience which includes visiting our sister school, Avondale Grammar School. 33 students will be accompanied by 5 staff members and we look forward to updates next week. We wish them a safe trip. A reminder that nominations for the Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards close Friday 19 August. Please consider submitting a nomination. To nominate, visit The Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards commenced in 2005 and recognise the contribution of government school teachers, principals and support staff to quality education in the Territory. Regards, Fathma Mauger Principal Larrakeyah Primary School is a member of the Darwin City Schools and in partnership with Darwin Middle School, Darwin High School, Northern Territory Open Education Centre, Ludmilla Primary School, Stuart Park Primary School and Parap Primary School.

2 Peer Support: Week Three Caring for Friends This week in Peer Support the children will be participating in activities helping them to identify and accept differences in people. Children will also identify ways they can demonstrate being caring through their actions. Discuss with your child the importance of accepting differences in other people. Perhaps take the time to identify and discuss the various differences people may have e.g. appearance, religion, culture, disabilities. Ask your child to share the qualities they appreciate in their friends. WELL DONE LUCAS!!!! Lucas Ambrose-Pearce competed in the Australian U12 AFL National Championships in Maroochydore QLD representing NT against Australia's best. Named best on ground against NSW and First Ruck for NT competing against boys 5"11- twice his size! His high jump expertise paid off, leaping equivalent to his opponents! Have you received your child s $100 School Sports Voucher? If you did not receive a voucher, please sport.voucher@nt.gov.au THANK YOU! A BIG Thank you to the Darwin Pony Riders and Petting Zoo! They have donated a new rabbit for our school! ICE CUPS! On sale in Mrs Matthews Room- Rm 11 Thursdays and Fridays for 50cents each! All ice cups are made with Cottees cordial, no artificial colouring.

3 Dates to Remember 12th August Whole School Assembly hosted by 4 Beynon 14th August Year 6 Tour to Singapore 25th August Preschool Concert Monday 22nd Friday 26th August Book Week Australia, Story Country! Monday 29th August-Thursday 1st September Year 5 Camp to the Environmental Education Campground 2nd September Whole School Assembly hosted by 3 Matthews Friday 23 September *Whole Staff Professional Development Day A Friendly Reminder Larrakeyah Primary School Presents...Aladdin Please remember to return the attendance slip for your child s participation as soon as possible Year 3 Camp Payment Due 26th August Year 5 Camp Payment Due 19th August *Whole Staff Professional Days are consistent with Darwin Middle School and most Darwin City Primary Schools. Book Week Dress up Day Come as your Favourite Book Character Friday 26 th August Book Prize for Best Dressed Early Childhood, Middle Primary and

4 Absences To ensure we keep our attendance records correct please contact our front office if your child/children are absent. Big Trucks will be using Packard Street as they build at Larrakeyah Barracks. Please try to use the Marella Street entrance to Larrakeyah Primary School News from the Defence Transition Aid Wow! What a great whole school community we have. The Family Fun Day was awesome with everyone coming together to make the day fabulous. Big thanks to co-ordinators, volunteers, staff & teachers for bringing it together. Well Done! An afternoon tea for Defence parents next Tuesday 16 August (week 4), 1:45pm in the Staffroom. Pop in before picking the kids up from school to meet & catch up. Hope to see you then. Please rsvp Jodie to assist in catering would be great. Our birthday star this week is Kristin B. Larrakeyah Primary School App The Larrakeyah Primary School app is available to download. If you prefer using the school website, please check the Skool Bag console in the For Parents section for latest news. Youth Zone (primary age Defence kids) come along & enjoy some FUN science Billeroy Rd, RAAF Base, on Friday 19 August, 5:30pm, $5 each RSVP to Christine@ billeroyrdcommunitycentre@hotmail.com Car Boot Sale 10 Sept 8am-12noon at RAAF Base entrance. For information, book stalls, etc. contact Christine. Jodie Murdoch jodie.murdoch@ntschools.net Defence Family Helpline Pitch Black Open Day at the RAAF Base Darwin 9am-4pm Saturday 13 August 2016 Free family event! Get up close and personal with Australian and international military aircraft. Food stalls Rides Interactive exhibits and activities Puppies and military dog displays Air Force Band performance (No ATM facilities on site. Glass bottles not permitted. Smoke - and alcohol - free event. No animals allowed on site, unless registered assistance dogs. Bags may be subject to search on entry.)

5 LARRAKEYAH FAMILY FUNDAY! Thankyou to the many parents, teachers and friends who supported and participated in Sunday's inaugural Family Fun Day. The day was a huge success achieved only through the efforts of the Fete Committee's organization, the teachers preparation and parents contributions. Our Sponsors played huge role in enabling us to keep costs down and generate fundraising capacity. Whilst the numbers are still being finalized, we can report that the funds raised from the day will be in excess of $7000. What a magnificent achievement. We look forward to your support at future fun days and again, thankyou for being part of the 2016 event. FFDcommittee

6 VISIBLE LEARNING BY 4 Beynon Learning Intention: 4 Beynon are learning hockey skills this term. Today our learning intention was to dribble the hockey ball in straight and zig zag line. Success Criteria: We knew we were successful when we could control the ball, keep the ball connected to our hockey stick and change directions.

7 Larrakeyah in the Zone!!!!! Congratulations to all the students who competed in the Zone Athletics Carnival last Wednesday. Larrakeyah finished 4th overall - an improvement from last year. A big thank you to Mrs Harvey, Mr King and Ms Marschall for helping out on the day and to Ms Beynon for organising the excursion.

8