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- From the Principal
- Aussie of the Month - October
- Photo permissions - IMPORTANT
- Pastoral Care Worker Position
- Reception Transition Students
- Class Placements
- 2021 Enrolments
- Principal Tours
- Year 6/7 Aquatics
- Pimpala's Got Talent
- Christmas Giving
- Uniform Donations
- Billy Gs Cookie Dough Fundraiser - note the close off date for orders is this Saturday.
- R-2 Swimming
- End of Year Celebration
- Year 6 & 7 Graduation
- Science Alive is Back
- Vac Swim
- Back Page - Ms Stanley's Year 3/4 Class
By the end of this week, we will have a new shed in place between the transportables and the ball wall. This will be used to store items for our Loose Parts play area, which will complement the Nature Play space already created - thank you to Credit Union SA, Governing Council and POSHC for your financial support with this development.
We are still seeking donations from our community of any items in bulk which we can use as Loose Parts including, small pebbles, shells, leaves, pine cones, wood off cuts or any countable amount of small plastic items such as lids, beads or figurines.
For more information on Loose Parts Play please visit: https://natureplaysa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Nature-Play-Downloads-Loose-Parts-Info-Sheet.pdf
Last Thursday a group of approximately 25 principals and directors from other schools in our partnership visited Pimpala Primary School. They were given opportunities to learn alongside some of our students in activities relating to phonemic awareness and oral language and were exposed to some teaching by our students in Auslan where they learnt some basic greetings and how to finger spell their own names. They were then able to enjoy the Art Gallery from Book Week in the Hall while our Festival Choir performed one of the songs from their repetoire - including a solo performance by Abi. Thank to you to all of our students and staff for making this a successful morning.
Last Friday we were very fortunate to have students from Wirreanda Secondary School's Specialist Sports Course visit out site and lead some of our senior students in sports rotations. These students were fabulously organised and knew exactly what they were doing with every session. Our staff were impressed by the responsibility shown by WSS students and our students loved the sessions. We look forward to having more opportunities such as this in the future.
Kind Regards
Penny Wilde
Principal
This year we introduced Aussie of the Month at Pimpala Primary School which recognises personal endeavour, achievement and contribution to the community and reflects some of the values we share as Australians, such as fair go, mateship, respect and inclusion.
Aussie of the Month is a primary school recognition program, that's been running for more than 20 years and is delivered by the same network that presents the Australian of the Year Awards.
The Australian of the Year Awards profile leading citizens who:
- are role models
- inspire us through their achievements and community participation
- challenge us to make our own contribution to the community
Aussie of the Month reflects similar values, and encourages:
- an appreciation of the diversity and depth of personal contribution
- achievement possible within your school
- concern and consideration for all members of the school community
Each month, the school staff will nominate students for Aussie of the Month and then one student will be selected by the Personnel Advisory Committee (PAC) to receive this special award and celebrate their commitment to the Australian values we embrace at our school.
The recipient of this award for the month of October is Jada from 3/4. She received our Aussie of the Month award for:
demonstrating the school and Australian values consistently. She is an excellent leader and role model to her peers and is always kind and understanding.
She received a certificate, a special badge and a great pencil pack as recognition of her award. Congratulations to Jada!
This year there are between 5 and 10 students in each class who do not have permission to have photos published.
Classroom teachers will often send home individual photos directly to the parent using the SeeSaw app so families can still be involved in what is happening in the classroom. However, if your child is involved in whole class or whole school activities, publishing those photos can be impossible.
This has had a major impact when trying to publish photos from events such as Sports Day, Assemblies, School Sports SA Events, sports teams, special events, awards and so on.
If you have not already done so, please download a copy of the Consent Form - Child/Student from our website, or grab a copy from the Administration Office and complete and return the form as soon as possible.
If you have already completed the form but not given permission for your child's photo to be published in the newsletter, but you would now like to change your mind, please contact the Administration Office as soon as possible. You are able to change you mind on any permissions at any time.
Pastoral Care Workers play a very important role in schools like ours. Pimpala PS is looking for a new PCW for next year. Please see the attached poster and information to apply.
We welcome our 2021 Reception students for their Transition Visits for the next 3 weeks on Wednesday, 4th November from 9:00am - 10:40am; Wednesday, 11th November and Wednesday, 18st November from 9:00am – 11:30am. We hope you have a great time!
Last newsletter we published a very comprehensive article about how class placements are made. It also included frequently asked questions. If you have any questions about the process, please access last fortnight's newsletter in the first instance.
We are trying to confirm our numbers for next year. If you are planning to change schools next year or know of someone who plans to enrol, can you please let the class teacher or the Administration staff know.
We also need a registration of interest form for each child who will come to Pimpala PS in the future. Enrolment forms will be given out in the year of enrolment, as the forms are regularly updated and it is best practice to use the most current form for when your child starts school.
If there are any siblings, please complete a registration of interest form and bring it to the Front Office. It is never too early to lodge the form.
Principal Tours are available on the following dates. Please book in for a tour by ringing the school on 8326 0900.
- Monday, 23rd November, 2020 at 4:30pm
We look forward to meeting you.
The Year 6/7 Aquatics Program will be conducted on Wednesday 11th November. The Aquatics Program is a very popular part of the compulsory curriculum and provides important skills in the ocean environments. All students in Years 6 and 7 are expected to undertake the program. Information and consent forms have been sent home.
Total cost of the program is $15.00. Please return the Aquatics Consent form with full payment by Friday, 6th November.
Please ensure all Health Care Plans are up to date and that medications are within their use-by date. Students will take their school-based medications with them to the Port Noarlunga Aquatics Centre.
Please note: This event, like all school events, is subject to change/cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
We will running Pimpala's Got Talent again this year. It is always an exciting and entertaining student led activity.
Auditions will be starting next week.
More information will come out in the next newsletter.
As in past years, Pimpala PS is co-ordinating donations of canned and non-perishable food and presents for the Vines Uniting Church to distribute to families that need support. These items are used to make hampers for the less fortunate in our community. We are very grateful to The Vines for organising this.
Let’s make it a great time for everyone this Christmas by bringing something to help struggling families. Please bring items including canned food, packet food or unwrapped new presents and toys to the Administration Office to put in the Christmas Hamper Donations box.
Thank you to everyone who has donated spare clothes to our spare clothes supply. We really appreciate it. In fact, your generosity has been so great that we have no more room for spare clothes - except for size 4-8 boys long pants which we are always running out of. Thank you.
We would love you to support our Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough drive as a major fundraiser this term. All the funds raised will go to our nature play spaces. This fundraiser will be online ONLY – no cash sales.
Billy G’s is an Australian family owned and operated business. There are ten (10) delicious flavours including their NEW Mint Choc and NESTLE® SMARTIES® cookie dough. There is even a cheese flavoured Doggie Dough for your special furry family members! The delicious cookie dough is only available through fundraising and is not sold in stores, so stock up!
Final Online Orders Due 6 November 2020
Online Prize Ordering Closes on 10 November 2020
Delivery Date 25 November 2020
How Do We Fundraise?
Students have now received a Billy G’s Fundraiser order form with instructions on how to collect orders from family, friends and neighbours.
Students who sell 1 tub or more are entitled to an incentive prize for their efforts. But why not aim higher? You have the option to choose up to five (5) prizes and this will set your fundraising goal. Family and friends are your greatest supporters, so ask them first for support. You will reach your fundraising goal in no time!
How do we create an Online Fundraising Page?
Creating a fundraising page is easy as 1,2,3.
1, Head to www.cookiedough.com.au to create your Online Fundraising Page by clicking the “Register Now” button and fill in your information as a parent/guardian.
- Choose your child’s prize goals and create their avatar!
- Share your child’s online fundraising page with your family and friends via the “Share” section so they can start buying some Cookie Dough as well, How Easy!
There are great features in the online portal like creating your own avatar and selecting your prize goal.
Win a Dream Holiday worth $10,000! Create an Online Fundraising Page at www.cookiedough.com.au, sell or purchase one tub or more of Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough and you will automatically go into the draw to win a $10,000 Dream Holiday.
The Leaderboard Challenge – If you become the highest fundraiser in our schools leaderboard you will automatically go in the draw for the chance to win a Cruise worth $5,000. How exciting! Let’s get fundraising!
How to Order Prizes?
To reward your child for their efforts, they can choose incentive prizes based on the total amount of tubs
- Login to your Online Fundraising Page at www.cookiedough.com.au. Once the fundraiser has finished, click the ‘ORDER MY PRIZE’ button via the dashboard. Select up to five (5) prizes to the amount of tubs you have sold.
Thank you in advance for your participation. Happy fundraising!
Reception to Year 2 students will participate in swimming lessons at the Noarlunga Leisure Centre during Week 7 of this term, Monday, 23rd November, to Friday, 27th November.
All students in Reception to Year 2 are expected to undertake this program. Forms have been sent home.
The total cost of the program for 2020 is $41.00 per student and is payable by Wednesday, 18 November.
You must complete the paper water safety consent form for Swimming as this form must be given to the Noarlunga Leisure Centre.
Please ensure all Health Care Plans are up to date and that medications are within their use by date.
Please note: This event, like all school events, is subject to change/cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
We are still putting things in place for our annual End of Year Celebration Concert which is planned for Thursday, 3rd December.
All classes are working on their performances. Some classes will perform on their own, while others will join together for a fusion of talent.
Please note: no decision has been made as yet about which format this will encompass. Please see the article in this newsletter about photo permissions as this may be relevant for the concert.
More information will be sent home as soon as it is available. We intend for this decision to be made by this Friday 6 November.
Please note: This event, like all school events, is subject to change/cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Year 6 and 7 students going to high school (including private schools) in 2021 will have celebrate their graduation at the Graduation Ceremony and dinner on Thursday, 10th December.
The ceremony will be held at the Wirreanda Secondary School gymnasium. Staff and students will attend a dinner after the ceremony at the Southern District Working Man's Club. (Students will walk a short distance with staff, from the school to the venue for dinner).
We are looking closely at a COVID-19 safe plan for the gymnasium and may need to limit the number of guests. The gymnasium is very large so we are hoping for minimal issues. However, NO decision has been made as yet about what this may look like.
More information will be sent home soon. In the meantime please put this date in your diary.
Please note: This event, like all school events, is subject to change/cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
SCIENCE ALIVE IS BACK!
9am-5.30pm, 7-8 November 2020
Adelaide Showground
The fifteenth annual Science Alive! promises some brand new hands-on experiences and incredible science shows to delight and engage all ages. Every one of the 60+ participating organizations will be offering some kind of display or activity, all in a COVID Safe environment.
SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOWS IN THE NAVAL GROUP THEATRE
- 2020 will see the Science Alive! return of Marty McBubble's incredible Scientific Bubble Show that features one of the tallest bubbles ever created.
- This year will also see the debut of a new Science v Magic Show that was a hit at this year's Adelaide Fringe. Is it science? Is it Magic? Come and see!
- Nitro Nat's Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show explores chemical reactions, often with a firey and messy conclusion. One word to describe the show? Wicked!
- Join living legends of science, Rob and Deane of The Curiosity Show fame with their fabulous llusions show!
- Animals Anonymous will introduce you to their furry and slithery friends in their Native Animals Show which never fails to engage and delight. What new animals will appear on the Science Alive! stage for the first time?
All ticket holders are guaranteed entry to at least ONE SHOW in the Naval Group Theatre. Choose this show from the list above when you book your tickets.
MORE SCIENCE SHOWS ON THE JUBILEE STAGE (no tickets required)
- How cold is really, really cold? Find out at SciWorld's Liquid Nitrogen Show
- The Aussie Wildlife Show introduces children to animals they may never have seen, even at the Zoo.
- Can an educational Show about reducing our waste be fun? You bet! Professor Planet uses comedy, magic and special effects to encourage kids to become enthusiastic recyclers.
FANTASTIC AND INTERACTIVE
- 2020 brings a whole range of brand new exhibitors to Science Alive! so it will definitely NOT be Same Same.
- LEGO! The Southern Bricks Lego Users group are presenting a huge array of fantastic Lego creations to delight and inspire the next generation of engineers.
- Robot Wars! You've seen it on TV, now see it LIVE for the first time at Science Alive! Frisbee-shaped robots try to outwit and outsmart each other in a tactical game of cat and mouse in an enclosed arena that makes compelling watching.
- The Australian Dalek Builders' Union will be here again in force, encouraging interest in the technology of Dalek-building and showing off their variety of full-sized Daleks - you might even get a chance to get up close and personal with them and even learn how to speak like a Dalek!
- See what's on offer from Flinders University and UniSA and explore their feature exhibits!
- Explore all aspects of STEM with the builders of our next generation of submarines, the NAVAL Group; explore Virtual Reality technology with key local employers Lockheed Martin and Saab Australia; visit interactive booths of Bugs n Slugs, Young Scientists of Australia, Hackerspace, the SA Museum, Roboroos, Junior Field Naturalists and many more!
For all enquiries, please contact the Science Alive! team via enquiries@sciencealive.org.au
VACSWIM SA is a South Australian Government supported initiative which provides primary school aged children with opportunities to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in the areas of water safety, confidence and competence in the water, personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures.
Funded by the Government of South Australia, the majority of 2021 programs take place from Monday 4 January - Tuesday 12 January 2021.
More information including program information is available at vacswimsa.com.au