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Week 1, Term 2 2023< All newslettersPrint
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Welcome back to school for Term 2. We hope that you were able to enjoy some rest over the term break and that your children are refreshed and ready for learning. We began our term with our teachers doing a deep dive into the new Australian Curriculum and how we can best implement the changes over the next few years. The changes bring opportunity to place importance of the development of the whole child and the building of capabilities rather than just focus on the content knowledge of subjects. Bringing wellbeing to the centre of learning and seeing that the world is changing, means our education will also need to change to help our children to thrive. This is not a new journey for us at Bethany and we are looking forward to walking with you for the time your children are learning with us.
Next week we will hold our Mother’s Day stall for children to buy a special gift for mother figures in their lives. Please see the advertisement in this newsletter for details. Our Year 1 and Year 2 students have swimming lessons and so if you have any questions about that, please speak to your class teacher. Our Year 6 students also head off on camp. This is always a wonderful way to develop stronger relationships and try some new things that can’t easily be done on a school campus. These experiences are very important times for building resilience, teamwork, empathy, and bring a lot of fun. It is wonderful to have the freedom to return to these important events after the interruption of the past 3 years.
We have our school photograph day on Thursday 1st June. On this day we ask all students to wear their blue winter school uniform. I will remind you that the uniform policy is listed in the front of your child’s school diary for your information.
On June the 9th we have a Pupil Free day for students. This is prior to the June long weekend. OSHC is available on this day if your children require care.
There will be many other learning opportunities and celebrations throughout this term which we hope you will see growth in many different ways, and I look forward to sharing them with you.
I pray that you will experience the confident hope that we can know because of our faith in a God who loves and cares for us. We continue to pray for you and your family.
God bless,
Wendy Matear
Principal
Then the LORD told me: "I will give you my message in the form of a vision. Write it clearly enough to be read at a glance."
Habakkuk 2:2
Welcome back from the school break! It has been delightful to hear the students talking about all of the wonderful things they did over their school holiday and to see them excited to begin a new term.
Winter Uniform
In Term 2 and 3 our students are wearing their winter uniform. Our uniform shop is open each Wednesday and Friday from 8.15am – 10.30am. Uniform can also be purchased online via the School Locker website and collected from the Administration Front Desk or have it delivered to your home. For all of the details of the winter uniform, please see your child’s diary.
The Importance of School
Every child in Australia has not only the right to an education, but it is unlawful for them to be prevented from coming to school. It is a legal obligation for parents to enrol a child into a school. Being an active, present member of a school community helps develop critically important social and emotional skills, connectivity with a community and academic growth. There is a significant amount of research to support the need of consistent attendance at school, which includes the findings that school absenteeism is cumulative, and it can have an impact on academic success and school attendance in the latter years of school (Hancock et al, 2013; Zubrick, 2014).
Any child who misses school must have an authorised absence. This is because there is a very strong link between student attendance and a child’s academic achievement, and the more absences a child has increases the impact of their learning. In short, “every day counts and there is no ‘safe’ threshold for absences” (Hancock et al. 2013). As a school, we are required by law to report our attendance statistics. There are three instances where ongoing absences are formally authorised via educational forms:
These forms can be collected at our Administration Front Desk upon request. Once they are filled in, they are then submitted to the Principal for official authorisation. The applications must include a plan of getting the child back to full time school attendance within a 4 week period. Filling in the form does not automatically approve your child’s absence, as this is at the Principal’s discretion.
In short, no absence is considered unimportant. Your child’s whole education is vitally important, as there is a direct correlation to their future academic and employment success (AITSL, 2019). If you are having difficulties getting your child to school or your child is reluctant to come to school, we strongly encourage you to speak to your child’s teacher or a member of the Wellbeing Team. We are here to help.
I wish you a wonderful start back after the school break, and I am praying you and your family stay warm and well this term.
God bless you,
Deb Clifford
Deputy Principal
AITSL. (2019). Spotlight: Attendance Matters. Retrieved from aitsl: Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/spotlight-attendance-matters
Hancock, K. J., Shepherd, C. C., Lawrence, D., & & Zubrick, S. R. (2013). Student attendance and educational outcomes: Every day counts. Canberra: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
Dear Parents/Caregiver,
Welcome to term two.
Swimming- Week 2 is swimming week for our Year 1's and 2's.
I would like to remind you of the following.
Camp Medication - The year 6's are having their camp in week 2 Wednesday to Friday. The school will pack the medication that has been provided to the school. However, if your child is on any regular medication that needs to be administered in the evening, night or in the morning, please provide the medication along with a Doctor’s note by Monday Week 2. All medications including over the counter medication/herbal medications need to have a Doctor’s note.
Medication Policy at school
Raising a responsible student
One of the rights at school we follow is 'The Right to Learn'. Parent's are the most valuable teachers in our student’s life to teach them how to be responsible in their day-to-day activities. We are finding quiet a few students forgetting to bring in their essential school things such as red folder, library folder, iPad, drink bottle, lunch box, sport items, school projects and so on. As a school we are always looking for the opportunity to teach and guide our students. Some of the things you can do to support your children are:
We will endeavor to ensure your child receives their items as soon as possible. The process once an item has been dropped off is:
Please understand our teachers are very busy teaching your children and will do the above when appropriate.
Thank you.
God bless you,
Priya Wilson
School Nurse
Hello my name is Rachel. I am the new coordinator with Camp Australia here at Bethany Christian School. I look forward to getting to know all of you. I am new to this role and still learning, so please be patient with me as I get to know families. Thank you and see you all soon!
Congratulations to the following students who have completed the Premier's Reading Challenge.
4NL | 4W |
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Ashiwei A | Zafia T |
Claire K | |
Jaden C |
Congratulations to the following student who has completed the Premier's Be Active Challange.
6W | |
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Diego T |
Squad List | Captains - Lucca M and Wynter D
Abimbola A, Amelia J, Annabel J, Arizona G, Ashton S, Cohen F, Cooper C, Daniella Y, Deng A, Elias N, Elijah L, Elijah Y, Elise B, Emily D, Ethan L, Giuliana G, Hannah Mc, Harveer B, Isaleli T-F, Isla F, Jacob M, Jacob N, Jensen B, Kuch K, Liam H, Liliah M, Lucca M, Nhial M-Y, Nyok M, Riley B, Rory H, Saleisha B, Samantha C, Samantha Ch, Sienna M, Skye M, Sophie S, Stella R, Tyler M, Wynter D, Zoey G
Staff
Mr B Hannaford, Mr N Grieger, Mr A Peterson, Mr S Traeger, Mrs R Curtis
A beautiful sunny day greeted our squad as we headed to SA Athletics Stadium at Mile End on Friday, 14th April for the SACSA Athletics Carnival. Bethany competed in Division 2, and placed 3rd from 6 participating schools.
The team competed throughout the day in discus, shot put, high jump, long jump, sprints, distance runs and relays. We are so proud of all of our students. They gave their best effort in each event they competed in and many walked away with ribbons and/or a Personal Best result in their events.
On the day the Bethany team was awarded 17 First Place, 16 Second Place and 9 Third Places Ribbons! Well done everyone.
Special mention goes to Nhial Magot-Yuang who broke the SACSA 11 Boys High Jump Record with a jump of 1.45m
There was a lot of great sportsmanship shown throughout the day as students encouraged each other and celebrated achievements together. We finished the day with 3rd place in our division - a brilliant outcome and a great way to finish the term.
Congratulations to all of the team on a fantastic day!
Age | Event | Name | Record |
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9 Year Old Female | 400m | Elise B | 1.24.10mins |
9 Year Old Male | 70m | Ashton S | 11.06sec |
11 Year Old Male | High Jump | Nhial M-Y | 1.45m |
Bethany Christian School offers a Weekly Basketball program. This is a user pay program staffed by approved volunteer coaches, with compulsory weekly after school trainings held at BCS
There are two seasons per year
Winter Season - Terms 2 and 3 | Summer Season - Terms 4 and then 1
Age Groups as follows (must be 5 yrs old)
U08s mixed | U10s mixed | U12 Boys | U12 Girls
Saturday games are generally at the following recreation centers
Golden Grove | Burragah | Turramurra | Ingle Farm | The ARC
Bethany Christian School offers a Weekly Netball program. This is a user pay program staffed by approved volunteer coaches, with compulsory weekly after school trainings held at BCS
There are two seasons per year
S1 Season - Terms 1 and Two | S2 Season - Terms 2 and 4
Age Groups as follows (must be 5 yrs old)
U08s mixed | U10s mixed | Under 12s mixed
Saturday games are at the The Gardens Recreation Centre.
Sport | Team | Opponent | Coach's Pick | Match Result | ||
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Netball | U08 Golden Stars | Lightning Blitz1 | Harper F | Not Scored | ||
Netball | U10 Wild Stars | Renegades Silver | Amity C | L | 0 | 6 |
Netball | U10 Bright Stars | Bulldogs 1 | Ariana D | L | 6 | 15 |
Date | Event |
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Monday 1st May | Pupil Free Day |
Thursday 4th May | ELC Hearing Screening |
Friday 5th May | SACSA Cross Country |
Monday 8th May | Swimming Lesson Week for Year 1 and 2 Commences |
Monday 8th May | ELC Hearing Screening |
Wednesday 10th May | ELC Hearing Screening |
Wednesday 10th May - Friday 12th May | Year 6 Camp |
Thursday 11th May and Friday 12th May | Mother's Day Stall |
Monday 29th May | Reconciliation Week |
Tuesday 30th May | SACSA Soccer Carnival Year 3 and 4 |
Wednesday 31st May | SACSA Soccer Carnival Year 5 and 6 |
Wednesday 31st May | Dusty Feet Mob Performance during Chapel |
Thursday 1st June | School Photos |
Friday 9th June | Pupil Free Day |
Monday 12th June | King's Birthday Public Holiday |
Tuesday 13th June | Year 3 Excursion |
Wednesday 21st June - Friday 23rd June | Year 5 Camp |
Monday 3rd July | Swimming Lesson Week for Year 5 and 6 Commences |
Monday 3rd July | NAIDOC Week |
Wednesday | 8.15 to 10.30 am |
Friday | 8.15 to 10.30 am |
ELC | Monday to Friday |
RHD | Wednesday and Thursday |
RH | Tuesday and Thursday |
RM | Tuesday and Thursday |
1D | Tuesday and Wednesday |
1P | Wednesday and Thursday |
1TC | Wednesday and Thursday |
2R | Tuesday and Thursday |
2WC | Tuesday and Wednesday |
2Z | Tuesday and Wednesday |
3HR | Monday and Thursday |
3ME | Tuesday and Wednesday |
3MO | Tuesday and Friday |
4GT | Monday and Friday |
4NL | Tuesday and Friday |
4W | Monday and Friday |
5K | Monday and Friday |
5RT | Tuesday and Wednesday |
5T | Tuesday and Thursday |
6SC | Tuesday and Wednesday |
6T | Tuesday and Friday |
6W | Monday and Thursday |
Term 1 | Monday 6th February to Friday 14th April |
Term 2 | Tuesday 2nd May to Friday 7th July |
Term 3 | Tuesday 25th July to Friday 29th September |
Term 4 | Monday 16th October to Wednesday 13th December |
PO Box 2125
Salisbury Downs SA 5108
37 Countess St
Paralowie, SA, 5108
Newsletter published: Thursday, May 4 2023
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