Welcome to the 2023 school year.

We hope that you have all had an enjoyable and restful break and got the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine.

This year has started off incredibly well with our students being very engaged in their learning. It has been excellent to see how passionate and committed they have been to their own improvement. The staff have all been incredibly proud of our students over the last week.

We would like to welcome all of our new families to  the Pimpala Primary School Community. Our community provides a safe, secure and supportive enviroment to support the wellbeing and learning for all of our students.

Behind the scenes we have been having fortnightly converstations about the $12 Million Capital Works Project. We have been discussing possible designs for the new buidlings. We expect that work will begin towards the end of this year. We will be completeing the work in stages to ensure minimal distruption to our students and community.

I look forward to catching up with you all over the next few weeks and hope to see you all at our Acquaintance Night on 15 February and strongly encourage you to stay and attend the AGM.

Belinda Finlay-Smith

Please ensure that you are connected to our communication platforms.

SchoolZine - SZapp

Whole school information and reminders will be sent on the SZapp.

https://www.facebook.com/PimpalaPrimarySchool

Seesaw

Classroom and individual student information including work samples, photos, and messages will be shared on Seesaw.

QR Codes will be sent home so that you can join your child's class.

Newsletter

We will not be sending a fortnightly newsletter home, information will be shared using the communication methods above when it is relevant.

Principal                                Belinda Finlay-Smith
Deputy Principal                     Kingsley Heard
Student Wellbeing                  Elise Nankivell

Teachers

Reception                                Silvia Lang
Reception                                Rachel Pullman

Year 1/2                                  Lauren Stanley
Year 1/2                                  Nicole Currer
Year 1/2                                  Tim Scott 

Year 3/4                                  Jo Power
Year 3/4                                  Emily Mooney-Doe/Rose Knight
Year 3/4                                  Mel Scott

Year 5/6                                  Nigel Branson
Year 5/6                                  Chris Burns
Year 5/6                                  Christine MacLean


AUSLAN                                   Rose Knight
Performing Arts                        Sarah Pearce
Science                                    Vance Smith
Physical Education                    Emily Mooney-Doe
AET                                         Deb Hampton
Student Learning Support           Elira Dixon

Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO)

Erin Douglas

Student Support Officers (SSO)

Office Manager                           Barb West

Finance Officer                            Helen Clark

Administration Officer                  Kylie Gatter

Library Technician                       Karen Campbell

Kitchen Garden Coordinator         Michele Smith

Classroom SSO’s

Kyal Bacon

Mia Bliss

Jenny Jackson

Ben Lawrance

Trish Mart

Sue Renfrey

Tina Spencer

Kate Turner

Debbie Vatsinaris

Faye Yeomans

Please note this is subject to change.

Term 1              Monday, 30 January - Friday, 14 April

Term 2              Monday, 1 May - Friday, 7 July

Term 3              Monday, 24 July - Friday, 29 September

Term 4              Monday, 16 October - Friday, 15 December

Please mark the following dates in your diaries. Please contune to check the calendar on the website for important dates.

Student Free Days

1/5/2023

24/7/2023

10/11/2023

School Closure - no OSHC

8/9/2023

Acquaintance Night will be held on Wednesday, 15 February, 2023 at 5:30pm – 6:20pm immediately before the Annual General Meeting.  This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and find out more about our school. The classroom teachers will be doing a presentation for families with information specific to your child’s class. You will be able to seek clarification on any questions you may have.  Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a free sausage sizzle near the back OSHC entrance and Junior Primary Playground, swing by for snag when you can. :) 

There will be two sessions.

5:30 – 5:50 – Junior Primary Classes

5:50 – 6:00 – Break

6:00 – 6:20 – Primary Classes

Governing Council is a group of strong, dedicated community members who assist with decision making at school. Have you ever considered joining Governing Council? Would you like to have your say?  Do you have ideas and or suggestions you would like to share?  Would you like to be involved in your child’s education?  Do you have 2 Monday nights free per term? Are you prepared to participate in some fundraising events and activities? If so, please come along to the Governing Council Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 15 February, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Library.  Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

Please let Leadership or Administration Office staff know if you would like to nominate for a position on Governing Council. The email address for all correspondence is dl.1059.info@schools.sa.edu.au

The 2023 materials and services charge of $285 is compulsory, and therefore recoverable. This means if the charge is not paid, we can legally recover the debt from families.

Our school has determined that a materials and services charge of $285 will allow us to offer the resources, technology and programs that we would like for our students to complete their curriculum.

 Some of the materials and services charge will support the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Invoices were sent home last week.

Families are also able to apply for School Card.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/financial-help-scholarships-and-grants/school-card-scheme 

Please contact Helen in the Finance Office if you have any questions.

Please advise the school EVERY time you change any of your details including phone numbers, mobiles, address, and emergency contacts.  Please check that we have your new number and new address.

This information is critical if we need to contact you in an emergency.

Please also ensure we have your current email address.

School photos are on 8 March, Week 6 Term 1.

Please mark this date in your calendar.

Information will be sent home soon.

The canteen will be open from Week 2 this year, to allow time for stock to arrive.  Lunch orders and counter sales will commence on Monday, 6 February.  The menu is avaliable on the website and on QKR!

The current catalogue will be sent home this week.

Orders can be placed until 16 February, 2023.

Please support our first fundrasing event for the year. 

Thank you to those who have already purchased tickets!

https://www.communitylottery.com.au/

Wirreanda Secondary School

Applications for 2024 are open until Friday 14 April 3:30pm

For further information please contact the Sports Office.
Enrolments in the Specialist Sports Course are decided by special application to the school.

https://wirreandasecondary.sa.edu.au/sports-specialisation/how-to-apply/