Newsletter. Devotion. Term 2, Week 1. Dates to remember: IMPORTANT NEWS:

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1 Newsletter Term 2, Week 1 Devotion When Jesus was resurrected the scars of being nailed to the cross on Good Friday were still clearly visible. It always amazes me that he came back to life this way. We are talking about an all powerful God here, who could easily have made a triumphant return for His Son without any visible blemish, signifying a total victory over sin and death. So why are those scars still present? For the disciples, they gave visible proof that this was the same Jesus who they believed had died on the Friday before. As humans we so often want to see things with our own eyes before we can believe them. The disciple Thomas was no different he needed that visible proof that it really was the same Jesus. The scars enabled the disciples to verify the authenticity of what had occurred. I find great comfort in the fact that Jesus scars remain after his resurrection. They are the visible signs of what he encountered during his journey here on earth, and of the sacrifice that he made for us. Even in the perfection of his resurrection, the scars remain on his hands and feet to show what He did out of love for us and obedience to his Heavenly Father. They also remind me of life as a follower of Jesus. Life as a Christian is not always perfect, with only good things happening. Life makes scars on us all in small and large ways by what occurs the illness or death of loved ones, failed relationships, disappointments, unsatisfying jobs, difficulties in parenting. Being a follower of Jesus does not make us immune to these life scars; they happen to Christians just as they happen to non-christians. But whilst we carry the scars of life s events, we do so blanketed in grace and love because of what Jesus did for us. Jesus is transformed in his resurrection, but not so much that he loses the scars that demonstrate his love for us. May we too, whilst still bearing some of the marks and scars of life, be transformed by and live in the knowledge of our resurrection to come. God bless your week, Kathryn Krieg Dates to remember: 3/4/5 Camp NAPLAN Week Headlice Checks IMPORTANT NEWS: Headlice checks 4-6 May 6 May 9-13 May 11 May 13 May R-3 Swimming 16 May R-3 Swimming 23 May Special Lunch Day 20 May 20 May Will be held on Wednesday 11 th of May. If you wish to change any of your details from term 1 please contact the office. P&F Meeting dates P&F will now meet on the 4 th Monday of the month. The next meeting date will be 23 rd of May.

2 AIRSHOW It was with huge disappointment that the 2011 Barossa Airshow was cancelled. In the end safety of all was paramount low clouds and rain just does not mix with aerobatics and potential low crowds would have been an issue. Such is life though!! We have already started looking at possible dates for the next one, so stay posted. It was great to have the BBQ on Saturday night, particularly as a way of saying thank you to the school community once again for the efforts that had already taken place, particularly baking, and the efforts that would have taken place. We are currently selling off and returning as much as possible to minimise the financial impact. You may wish to take advantage of the meat and salad that is for sale top quality at low cost! Please see the office to organise your order. Produce already baked will be sold in local towns during this week, and the money allocated directly to student resources - sadly not a playground this time, but towards other items on the wish list! THANK YOU once again St Jakobi for your generosity of time and effort, and all that you gave to the preparations. Winter Uniform Uniform SALE Term 2 is the beginning of the winter uniform. There will be a 2 week change over period which will see a complete change to the winter uniform at beginning of week 3. Only students to be an exception will be those that have a winter uniform on order. From Tuesday 10 th May we will be selling off old style of boys trousers (not double kneed) and track pants (parachute material) at cost price. There is also a huge range of second hand winter items now available, including winter skirts. A new price list has been sent home tonight. Boys Trousers Were $40.00 NOW $32.00 Thoughts/ Prayers/ Thanks P r a y e r s / Th o ug h t s / T h a n k s Thanks for returning our St Jakobi families and students to school in good health. Bless students while on camp and keep them safe. We thank all the parents and staff for the tireless efforts towards the Airshow over the months and weeks. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all our St Jakobi community mums! Track Pants Were $37.00 NOW $31.00

3 ` Airshow meat SALE Purchase reduced Airshow meat directly from the school: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Item Kg/ Pk size Price Hamburgers 12pk $6.50 /kg BBQ Sausages 1kg pk $4.00 / kg Hot Dogs 12pk $8.00 /kg Middle Rasher Bacon 1kg pk $10.50 /kg Name Date Age Andrew Casboult 3 rd May 11 Sam Bussenschutt 3 rd May 11 Laura Emms 4 th May 10 Alicia Rimington 4 th May 10 Lisa Pridham 9 th May 12 Stephanie Pridham 9 th May 12 Riley Leno 14 th May 7 Chicken Maryland (Skinless) 1kg pk $7.00 /kg Chicken Maryland (Skinn on) 1kg pk $6.00 /kg Beef Roast, (Perfect for Mother s Day!) cooked/sliced various $8.00 /kg Sandwich Steak 25pk $8.50 /kg Sliced onion 2 kg bags $7.00 bag Ice-Berg Lettuce $1.00 each Tomatoes $3.50 /kg Hay bales $2.00 each. Please pay at the office and for directions to pick up location. SAPSASA Cross Country - 25 th May Angaston Recreational Park Open to all 8-13 yr. olds (turning 8-13 this year) Cost : $5 Transport : St. Jakobi School Bus. Teams: 3 students from each age group make a team. Events : 8-9 yr. olds 1500m (4 of our big laps) 10 yr. olds 2000m (5 of our big laps) 11 yr. olds 2500m (6 of our big laps) 12/13 yr. olds 3000m (7 of our big laps) Awards : certificates for all runners. Add distance to our jog totals. Special Awards for individuals and teams who finish 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd. To register : Collect a form and return it to Mr Adler by Friday 20 th May.

4 Active After School Sports If you or your sporting organisation would like to participate in the next free Community Coaching Clinic and become a registered coach for Active After School sports the details are below. Some of the benefits of becoming a coach are: You will be paid an hourly rate for your involvement (anything from $30-$65/hour depending on your experience and skills).you will gain experience working with children and schools in a safe and friendly environment Plus if you belong to a sporting or community club participants can be encouraged to enroll or try out for your club. Details are: Sunday 15 th May at the Gawler and Districts Tennis club, Essex Park Gawler, pm Enrolments must be in by Friday 6 th May, See Ian Lange for an enrolment form. Headlice Check Working together Head lice checks occur next week on Wednesday 11 th May. If you would like to change your preference from Term 1, the choices being hairdresser check or school check, then please phone the office for a new form. New families will receive their preference form with this newsletter. We welcome and thank our trusty band of helpers, who work to make the experience quick and enjoyable! If you have any concerns or would like any further explanation, please catch up with Kathryn Meal Roster Term 1, 2011 Term 3, /4 Megan Nappa & Gabrielle Pisano 6/7 Paul Adler 2/3 Joanna Juers 6/7 Ian Lange & Vivien Arhens Term 2, 2011 Term 4, 2011 Rec/1 Heidi Schulz 1/2 Nina Berzins Rec/1 Tina Nicholls 5 Sarah Koop In all things we aim to work together to ensure the best for the students and the following system allows this to happen: It is always best to discuss issues with the person with whom you have the issue. For all classroom matters please meet and discuss with the relevant teacher. For all administrative matters please meet and discuss with the Principal. At this meeting it can be a useful time to set mutual goals and expectations. If it is felt the matter is unresolved, in accordance with our Christian ethos, please meet and discuss a second time. If it is still felt that the matter is unresolved, then the Grievance Policy comes into effect, and the Principal or School Chairman will be asked to help resolve the matter. It is never useful for discussions about an issue to occur out in the carpark and not with the people who need to hear about the issue or who are in a position to help solve the issue. Please ensure that you speak with the relevant people directly. Hearsay does not enable effective resolution of issues. When we work together in the positive way successful solutions that ultimately benefits students occur.

5 COMMUNITY NEWS SA Country Hoops is a Statewide basketball program for primary school aged children, developed as an initiative of SA Country Basketball and delivered by Barossa Basketball Association. The SA Country Hoops program is designed for participants to develop their basketball and general motor skills through playing fun games ( game sense - learn by doing), rather than performing drill and skill based activities. So come along & have a try! Boat Licences Here at St Jakobi Mon 9 th May BOOKED OUT Mon 20 th June Mon 5 th Sep 6:45pm to 9:00pm WHERE: The Rex Adults $45.00, Students $20.00 WHEN: Friday's 4.00pm pm Commencing Friday May 6th (Term 2, Week 1) DURATION: COST: MAY 2011 May Weeks Each School Term Starter Pack $50.00 (inc basketball & T-shirt) General Member $5.00 / Week WANTED: Parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles or anyone else interested in lending a hand to conduct the sessions on a volunteer basis please contact the Hoops Co-ordinator Matt Radzevicius on Or Nikki Schutz on LYNDOCH LUTHERAN PARISH Pastor Overduin : Phone WORSHIP PROGRAM* Lyndoch: St John Centre, Margaret Street Lyndoch Trinity Church: Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat Church Year Lyndoch Rowland Flat Easter 2 1 May Parish Lay-reading Easter 3 / Mother s Day Morning Praise Morning Praise 8 May Easter 4 15 May Spoken HC Spoken HC Easter 5 22 May Family Service Worship Easter 6 29 May Parish Brief Service (School SGM) Ascension 5 June Traditional HC Traditional HC PLEASE NOTE: WORSHIP PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE Please Note: Sunday Lyndoch 1 st & 3 rd Sunday of the 9.20am