Newsletter. Waikerie Lutheran Primary School. Message from the Interim Principal. Tuesday, 4th April School Mobile Ph:

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1 Waikerie Lutheran Primary School Newsletter Tuesday, 4th April 2017 Balanced Caring Communicator Inquirer Knowledgeable Open-Minded Principled Reflective Risk Taker Thinker Week 10 Fri 7 Apr Week 11 Mon 10 Apr Tues 11 Apr Wed 12 Apr Thur 13 Apr Week 1 Mon 1 May Week 2 Mon 8 May Tues 9 May Wed 10 May Thu 11 May Fri 12 May Week 3 Mon15 May Fri 19 May Week 4 Mon 22 May Fri 26 May Week 5 Mon 30 May Fri 3 June Waikerie Lutheran Primary School 6 McIntosh St Waikerie SA 5330 Ph: (08) Fax: office@wlps.sa.edu.au Website: Interim Principal: Sue Beelitz Term 1 Calendar Mid Murray Sports Day 3 Way Interviews 3 Way Interviews 3 Way Interviews 1:45pm Closing Chapel & Casual Day via Gold Coin Donation Term 2 Calendar 8:50am Opening Chapel NAPLAN NAPLAN NAPLAN 8:50am Chapel 8:50am Chapel 8:50am Chapel 8:50am Chapel School Mobile Ph: Message from the Interim Principal Last week in Chapel Mr Braun and the Year 6/7 class spoke about love. Love means different things to different people. Much of the ways people show love is as a result of their upbringing; how love was shown to them as they were growing up and the words spoken to them to show love and appreciation. The word love in the dictionary has many meanings. Dictionary.com describes love as A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend. The benevolent affection of God for his creatures, or the reverent affection due from them to God. A large part of love is the respect and trust between individuals within a relationship. The greater the respect and trust between people, the deeper the relationship. However, love is more than just respect and trust. It is a mixture of actions, emotions, attitudes, words and presence. Corinthians 13:4-7 tells us Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. It is clear from both the dictionary definition and the Bible that love is a positive thing and builds people up. Surely this is something we all aspire to. As a parent, there are times when our children cause us anguish, annoy us and speak in ways that are not positive and uplifting. There are times when our children do things which require consequences. People do these things because they are human. All humans are born sinful. However, it is important to separate the action from the person. It is the action which we do not like, not the person. Grace is a big part of how we respond to the brokenness in relationships. We are not perfect, and I am the first to admit that one! God s love is unconditional and it is through his great love for us that he acts in grace he is willing to forgive and move forward. Dear God, please help me to keep relationships with others positive. Forgive me for the times I have not understood or have assumed things which destroy relationships. Help me to act in love and grace. Amen. Blessings on your week, Sue Beelitz Interim Principal Waikerie Lutheran Primary School is a supportive Christ-centred community, equipping each student for life.

2 Murray Sports Day Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to assist with events at Mid Murray Sports Day this Friday, 7th April at Ramco. The day would not be able to run without the assistance of volunteers. A note indicating the time and events you have been allocated will be sent home with today s newsletter. Please contact the office if you do not receive this from your child. Please note that children who are travelling to Mid Murray will need to be at WLPS by 8:50am for departure promptly at 8:55am. The program of the day is: 9.15am 9.20am 9.40am 12.20pm 1.00pm Assembly of Schools National Anthem/Welcome Tabloid activities commence LUNCH BREAK Championship Sprints years (5 8 year olds to sit in school bays) 1.45 pm School Relay Team 2.00pm Presentation of Shield/Medallions We ask that all children wear their School PE Uniform (WLPS Polo Shirt and WLPS Sports Shorts), WLPS School Hat and Sandshoes/Sneakers. Please make sure that your child/ren bring along sufficient water on the day to keep them hydrated as well as whatever food they require. Team Shelters and Shade A shade marquee will be erected on the Ramco oval to provide shade for the students and parents throughout the day as required. Food/Drinks Options for the Day There will be food and drink available for purchase on the day. Please refer the attached flyer for more information. Official Program A copy of the program for Friday is available from the office if you would like one.

3 School News Three Way Interviews Three Way interviews will be taking place in all classrooms except the Year 5's next Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th April after school. A note advising of your times will be sent home this week. Enrolments Enrolments for the mid-year intake close on 31st May. If you haven t put your enrolment form into the school yet please do so ASAP. Children who are eligible for enrolment in the mid-year intake must turn 5 before the 30th October. Please contact the school if you would like a school tour or an enrolment pack. More info can be found on our website. Casual Day We will be having casual day via gold coin donation next Thursday, 13th April. Closing Chapel/End of Term Term 1 concludes next Thursday, 13th April with closing Chapel at 1:45pm in the Hall. Uniform Review In 2016 a uniform committee began looking at options for the c u r r e n t u n i f o r m. C h i l d r e n completed a survey yesterday to indicate their preference as to whether the uniform should remain as it is or otherwise. A uniform review paper was sent home with your child yesterday. Please complete the form and return to school no later than Tuesday 11th April. To gain an accurate view of the school community it is important that all survey forms are returned. If you have not received a form, please ask your child or the office for a copy. Your opinions are valued to enable us to gain perspective. Mud Play - Sunday May 7th Children and mud - they are like magnets! Sunday May 7th, from 1.30pm pm is a time for 3 to 6 year olds to enjoy the outdoors and a muddy experience at WLPS in the Environmental Investigation area. This event is open to the public and is sure to be a fun day.

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5 Corner of Peace John 13:2-15 (NIV) 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, Lord, are you going to wash my feet? 7 Jesus replied, You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand. 8 No, said Peter, you shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered, Unless I wash you, you have no part with me. 9 Then, Lord, Simon Peter replied, not just my feet but my hands and my head as well! 10 Jesus answered, Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you. 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. Do you understand what I have done for you? he asked them. 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. The story of Jesus washing his disciple s feet is something we often don t think about is it because He says I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you. We may be happy to serve those who are our friends and family, even doing menial tasks with joy and pleasure because we care for them. But Jesus went one step further. He washed Judas (his betrayer s) feet. So we need to serve our enemies as well as our friends. The soldier in the picture brings it closer to home for our present time. God bless you with his peace this week Moira (Chaplain/Pastoral Care) POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for a person to help with cleaning the school after hours once a week for approximately 2.5 hours. This person would need to be reliable and flexible and able to work in a team environment. Remuneration will be at a casual rate under the Lutheran School s Association Enterprise Agreement. For more information, please contact our Interim Principal, Mrs Sue Beelitz on or via sueb@wlps.sa.edu.au for more details or information. Applications close on Tuesday, 11th April at 5:00pm.

6 Year 4 Bible Presentation At Chapel last Friday, 31st March, all of the Year 4 students in Mr Fladrich s Year 3/4 class were presented with Bibles as well as a couple of students who did not receive their Bibles last year. These Bibles will be kept at school and will be used in class for Christian Studies. Community Noticeboard

7 Students of the Week Teachers are encouraging the attitudes of appreciation, commitment, confidence, cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and tolerance as a tool kit for successfully relating with others. As a way of celebrating the demonstration of these attitudes by students, staff have elected these students this week. Year 6/7 Class (Mr Braun and Mrs Krieg-Owens) Creativity - Kirk Cameron. Kirk has demonstrated creativity within Maths and STEM by designing and creating a house plan and a hut. Great work Kirk! Confidence - Luke Kroehn. Luke demonstrated confidence with STEM this week by working outside his comfort zone when he chose a group to work with. Well done Luke! Year 5 Class (Mrs Burns) Integrity - Latia Loffler. It was pleasing to watch Latia show integrity while researching and working within her group to prepare for their cyber safety information night. Well done! Confidence - William Weir. I was impressed with the confidence in which William presented his part of his groups cyber safety presentation. He spoke clearly and confidently for his audience. Great work William! Year 3/4 Class (Mr Fladrich) Integrity - Gemma Gay. Gemma can always be relied upon to do her best and work hard to complete tasks. Well done Gemma! Confidence - Amali Nitschke. Amali confidently chose the correct unit of measurement and measured length accurately in Maths last week. Well done Amali! Year 1/2 Class (Mrs Canney and Mrs Beelitz) Tolerance - Jarvis Ebert. Jarvis works well with all his peers, demonstrating a tolerant attitude in a range of situations! Empathy - Eden Hensel. Eden has shown empathy and care towards her peers. She is aware of others who require support and readily offers it! Foundation/Year 1 Class (Miss Corbett) Commitment - Ethan Schmidt. Well done for committing yourself to all tasks given to you. You are continually growing as a learner, and readily engaging in homework tasks as well. Keep it up! Confidence - Kristen Tang. Thank you for your growing input into small group and whole class discussion times. It is great to hear the deep thinking you are doing. Well done! Birthdays this Week Jackson Kuchel 1st April Flynn Andrew 3rd April Isabella Paschke 4th April Johnny Mackintosh 5th April Families In Our Prayers Tuesday: Meegan/Sawell Wednesday: Meyers Thursday: Mihalopoulos Friday: Milton Monday: Neal/Davis God bless you! Lutheran Worship Wednesday, 5th April Waikerie: 7:00pm Sunday, 9th April Palm Sunday Waikierie 10:00am HC Lowbank: 8.45am Morgan: 9:00am Ramco: 8:45am HC Office Manager: Cheryl Paschke Pastor: Pastor Lee Kroehn Prayers Ask God to be with Mrs Burns as she is away on Long Service Leave and pray that she has a relaxing time. Thank God for the teachers that fill in within our school so staff can have some time off.

8 Cyber Safety Presentations Last week the Year 5 class had a very busy week. On Monday Police officers Chris and Paul from the Berri police presented a number of sessions at the school, speaking to students from Years 3-7 about Cyber Safety. They spoke about stranger danger online, what to look out for, various strategies to stay safe and the age restrictions on various apps and why they are in place. Thursday evening saw the Year 5 Class present their unit of inquiry to a packed room of parents. Each group spent time researching a different area of cyber safety such as posting photos, cyber bullying, social media, public Wifi and camera and phone safety. Thank you to all those who attended, we hope that you found this both informative and that this has opened up avenues for you to have further discussions about online safety with your child.

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