Last week we had a visit from two representatives from the Lions Club to judge students who will represent

our school in the Lions Mad Minute Grand Challenge in Week 9 on the 25 June.

Wilf and Virginia commented on how well all of our students spoke.

This is a summary from Mrs Biggins 5/6 class.

On Tuesday the 11th of June the 4/5/6 classes had the Lions Mad minute competition.

Wilf Nitsche and Virginia from the Lions Club were the judges. Only the Year 5 students were involved in the

official competition.

We all sat in the Performing Arts room and practised while we waited for Wilf and Virginia to arrive. When they

arrived Mrs Biggins’ Year 5 students talked first. Mr O’Connor’s class went second.

All of the Year 5 students were very nervous even though we had all been practising from the start of the

year. Skye Wilson came 1st, Zaylen Smith came 2nd and Casey Wilson came 3rd from Mrs Biggins’ class.

Ally Heather came 1st, Brock Bowman came 2nd and Harry Kennion came 3rd from Mr O’Connor’s class.

All the students had a lot of fun competing in the Lions Mad Minute competition but they were all very

nervous.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues 18 June Year 10/11 Immunisations

Tues 18 –20 June Life Education Van

Mon 1 July Governing Council Meeting

5:45pm

Wed 3 July SRC Footy Colours Day

Fri 5 July End of Term Assembly

EARLY DISMISSAL 2:15PM

Principal - Ms Kylie Smith Assistant Principal - Ms Suzie Mitchell Governing Council Chairperson - Mr Rodney Virgo

Courage Excellence Respect

Term 2/ Week 8 Monday 17 June 2019

Phone : (08) 87387218 Fax : (08) 87387321

Office Hours : 8.30am - 4.00pm dl.0751_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Allendale East Area School NEWSLETTER

Allendale East Area School Vision - 2019

To build strong, diverse futures for all of our young people by providing quality

education driven by student needs, skills and aspirations.

LIONS MAD MINUTE

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Last Wednesday, our Open-Access Chinese teachers flew down from Adelaide for face-to-face lessons.

This provides a great opportunity for our students to meet and talk with their teachers that they have been

working with so hard all term during their Open Access internet video lessons.

“George came to visit the Year 4/5 class and Mr O’Connor. We got to drink Jasmine tea pronounced

Mioli hua cha and do a Chinese test in our classroom.” - Taj Manning

“George made cups of Jasmine Tea. It tasted a bit funny but I didn’t want to complain so I didn’t say

anything.” - Ally Heather

“On Wednesday George came down and we had tea then a test and got posters. I think the tea was ok but

it tasted like hot water, it was good to try it though.” - Lincoln Bowd

CHINESE VISIT

COMMUNITY EVENTS

BLUE LIGHT MT GAMBIER & THE OATMILL CINEMA PRESENTS

The Secret Life of Pets 2 Friday 28 June @ 6:15pm

Tickets $7.00 and can ONLY be purchased from the Mount Gambier Police Station before the event.

Fully supervised—no pass outs. Parents / Caregivers to collect their children at 8:10pm.

THE BELLUM HOTEL AND 5GTR FM ARE DELIGHTED TO BRING THE UMBRELLA WINTER CITY SOUNDS FESTIVAL TO THE LIMESTONE COAST.

Kids’ Disco Party Friday 19 July 2:30pm—4pm

$5 admission fee includes snacks and a soft drink, Children must be supervised by an adult. Bookings Essential—8738 5269

RSVP—Monday 14 July

Photos from Mrs Biggins

Year 5/6 class

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Week 6 Reception/ Year 1 - Miss Tanielle & Mrs Grubb - BRADLEY SEXTON - For following class routines and actively listening.

Year 1/2 - Mrs Neu - RILEY VIRGO - For working hard on fractions in Maths.

Year 2/3 - Mrs O’Connor - JACK CARTER - For his respectful behaviour and always striving for excellence.

Year 4/5 - Mr O’Connor - IMOGEN VANDEPEER - For being supportive by sharing positive thoughts with the class.

Year 5/6 - Mrs Biggins - RUBY MOODY - For an excellent narrative.

Year 7 - Mrs Murdoch - KATE MARRA - For working really well in Maths and assessment items.

We would like to introduce you to our new Canteen support worker Brigitte Tickle. Brigitte

has recently moved to the area from Queensland. Her son plays football for Pt MacDonnell

Football Club and Brigitte is the Treasurer for the Junior Committee. Brigitte is very

excited to be joining the team at Allendale, along with meeting and working with our staff

and students.

SOUP FLAVOUR FOR WEEK 8 - PUMPKIN

CANTEEN

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

SRC NEWS

The SRC would like to sincerely thank Jim from Pt Mac Freight services for kindly donating the delivery of our

Breakfast Club program groceries. Our Breakfast Club program is a vital part of our student’s day and to

have support from Foodbank and Pt Mac Freight means that we can keep this happening.

FOOTY COLOURS CASUAL DAY

Wednesday 3 July

Come dressed in your favourite footy team colours. Gold coin donation.

Carla Doody

SRC Coordinator

Reception/ Year 1 - Miss Tanielle & Mrs Grubb - JAXON NORRIS - For participating and being focused for Initiallit.

Year 1/2 Ms Neu - JAY IMPERIAL - For using positive communication skills.

Year 2/3 - Mrs O’Connor - ROXY DAY - For always striving to do her best and for respectful behaviours.

Year 4/5 - Mr O’Connor - CAYDEN BYRNE - For contributing positively to class discussion in all lessons.

Year 5/6 - Mrs Biggins - JOSH VIRGO - For being kind to others.

Year 7 - Mrs Murdoch - ANGUS MILLARD - For outstanding work in Mathematic assessments.

Week 7

Week 6 Shooting for

the Stars recipients.

REMINDER Success & Achievement Assembly will be held

on Friday 5th July at 1:30pm in the gym.

ALL WELCOME

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LIFE EDUCATION VAN

The Life Education program is designed to help children develop the knowledge, attitudes and values they

need to make safer and healthier choices - now and into the future.

They educate in an age-appropriate way on important topics such as healthy eating; being active; the

impact of alcohol use, smoking and illicit drugs; safe use of medicines; strategies to manage social pressures

and respectfully navigate relationships both online, in the community and at home.

The Life Education will be visiting our school this week with the “dome” in the gym from Tue 18—20 June.

Over the past few weeks, students from years 4/5/6/7 have been attending ‘My Golf’ lessons at the

Blue Lake Golf Links course in Mt Gambier.

Luke Bald planned and organised these lessons through his ‘Leadership in the Community’ based subject.

This was made achievable by a grant that Luke secured from Sporting Schools.

PGA professional Craig Davis coached students in ‘My Golf’ lessons where they were introduced to the sport

of golf. Modified holes were arranged for students to practice using the different clubs with their new skills.

We would like to thank the Blue Lake Golf Links and the Port MacDonnell Golf Club for lending golf sets.

Material and Services Fees are now due

Fees can be paid by cash or credit card at the front office or by email or over the phone.

You can also pay on line into the school’s bank account:

Allendale East Area School Council Inc

BankSA

BSB: 105 – 002

Acc: 041002540

Please quote name or invoice number

We also have a direct debit option, if you feel this is the option for you forms are available at the front office.

Life Education’s health and drug

education program is designed to be

integrated into the

R-12 curriculum.

MY GOLF LESSONS

MATERIALS & SERVICES FEES