Bethany Christian School

Bethany Christian School

Newsletter

Week 7Term 42022

Mini Olympics 2022

From the Principal

Welcome to our Week 7 Newsletter which is our final full newsletter for the year. We are in the final weeks of school for 2022. Our students are involved with a range of interesting and enjoyable learning experiences, some of which they will share with you in our Welcome Back events.

This week, our Year 5 students are running their Impact Project businesses. There has been a buzz at lunch time each day and on Wednesday parents were able to enjoy the products after school. This project has developed over several years and each year I feel proud of our students as they create products and raise money for a charity of their choice. Each day the students reflect and by the end of the week we can see the growth they have made as they improve things like presentation, the quality of their products, the organisation of customers, the giving of change and a myriad of other things. The buzz in the yard is exciting and we congratulate them on their success.

Our Year 4 students held a test of their cardboard arcade games. They invited other classes to give feedback in order to make improvements before their parents come along to enjoy their welcome back event. I enjoyed playing some of their games and they were open to feedback to help improve the experience for you. These games are based on a real-life story called Cain's Arcade that you can watch on YouTube if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIFNkdq96U

Our Year 2 students have been practicing in preparation for their concert on Wednesday followed by our Year 4 students on Thursday and our Reception and Year 1 students on the Friday.

Our Year 6 students graduate on Tuesday 13th December. This is a wonderful celebration of the end of one season of learning and the beginning of something new. Our ELC students also have a graduation on Thursday 15th December, and this is also the end of one season and the beginning of another. These transitions in life provide us with the opportunity for growth as we move forward in our journey towards maturity. Each year we find many things change. The way that we approach this really helps our children to learn how to manage their feelings and to build confidence. Your words and actions can set them up for a sense of hope and security and I would encourage you to speak positively about the new and exciting things that a new year holds. We are looking forward to working together with you in this learning journey and we thank you and wish you well if that journey continues in another place.

Our Reception families have an orientation morning on Wednesday 7th December and we are excited to be welcoming our ELC children as well as some new families to ‘big school’.

Our final day of school is Wednesday 14th December finishing at 3:10pm. We finish our year with a whole school assembly where we hand out awards for several areas within the school. As we are unable to accommodate all parents, we will live stream these awards so that all parents are invited to watch. Our school choir will also perform during the assembly. If your child is being presented with an award, you will receive an email indicating this so that you can log in and watch them receive it. We will also make the link available for all families, so please check your emails closer to the event. It is a wonderful way to finish our year and to recognise and celebrate the many areas of outstanding achievement.

I do thank you for your commitment to supporting our school this year, and I would like to encourage you to keep consistently doing those things that are caring for your family. I know that parenting is one of the most difficult and yet rewarding things we can do and I want to say ‘well done’ keep on going, we appreciate you.


God bless,

Wendy Matear
Principal

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"

John 3: 16

Deputy's Corner

It has been such an exciting term with all the ‘Welcome Back’ events. Mini Olympics for our Reception to Year 2 students was a fantastic event, and everyone looked like they were thoroughly enjoying themselves. SAPOL visited our Years 3-6 students in Week 6 to present the ‘Think U Know’ programme to promote safe behaviour when using the internet. We were also overrun by bikes in week 6 as the PE department hosted a Bike Clinic. It was fabulous to see our students all enjoy using bikes and scooters at school. The Year 3 students impressed their parents with their Poet’s Picnic, and not even the weather couldn’t dampen their enthusiasm. Then on Friday 25th of November, the SRC held a casual day to raise money for the IQ Robotics Team who are flying to Sydney on the 2nd of December. Through the generosity of our school, the SRC managed to raise $958.00. The SRC have also donated the $250 raised from the Market Day held earlier this term, which has enabled the SRC to donate a total of $1,208.00 to the Robotics Team, helping them to compete in Sydney. A massive ‘thank you’ to all who have helped financially support this venture.

This Friday, 2nd Dec, our Bethany Vex Robotics team will fly to Sydney to compete in the Vex IQ National Robotics Competition. The team will spend Saturday and Sunday playing this year’s Vex IQ Robotic game ‘Slapshot’ against 38 other schools from all across the country. Ann Lena, Mila, Aleesha and William have been working hard to rebuild their robot, training for the driving events and programming for the autonomous events. They are all very excited to travel and compete at the Quay Centre at Olympic Park in Sydney. The team would like to thank Supashock, Craig Roberts Pharmacy, 2K Embroidery and Sage. These local Adelaide businesses have generously supported the interstate trip which we are truly grateful for.

Last term the SRC sent out a Uniform Survey, to gain a better understanding of what our students, parents/families and staff thought was good about our current uniform, what would make it even better and what people wished for in a uniform.

Invitations to participate in the survey were sent out via a link in the newsletter, and via a QR code in the classrooms. The survey was open for 2 weeks, but was then extended so that in total, the survey was open for a whole month. There were 303 responses, which made up a total of 20% of responses from the school community. Included in this newsletter are the graphed results for the three survey questions, comparing the results of the students, staff and parent community.

To respond to the concern that our current uniform needs to be adjusted so that active learning and play can be encouraged, it is recommended that the school consider;

  • a girl’s pants option for the non-PE uniform;
  • changing the winter pinafore to skirt or pants options for all ages;
  • keep the uniform costs as low as possible;
  • investigating how the uniform can become more appropriate for active learning and play in terms of fabric and function;

The findings of the Uniform Survey have been taken to the School Council with the intention of creating a team of people to research the best way forward to adjust our current uniform with data gathered from the uniform survey. There will be no changes to the uniform in 2023, but changes to the current uniform will be thoroughly and carefully considered and planned. The school community will be informed in a timely manner before changes are made. We would like to thank everyone who participated and expressed their views which will help us moving forward. Well done to the SRC who have worked behind the scenes to get the survey up and going.

We are heading into what can be known as the, “silly season”, but I really hope that as we complete our school year and prepare for Christmas, that it is a time that you are able to slow down, draw close to your loved ones and really focus on what is important, which is the message that Jesus brings; that of deep, everlasting hope and love. 

May God bless you,

Deb Clifford

Deputy Principal

Highlights

2023 Financial Commitment Forms

Thank you to everyone who has already returned their form.

The Finance Team would like to remind all families who have not returned their 2023 Financial Commitment Forms to do so ASAP.

Health Care

Dear parent/ caregiver,

As we are nearing the end of our school year, I would like to inform and remind you of some of the information related to medication.

Please be aware the school will be returning your child’s medication on the last day of the school 14th of Dec 2022 as the end of year procedure. The medications such as EpiPen, antihistamine, Ventolin will be returned to the student in a named envelope at the end of the day via the red folder. If your child missed picking up the medication, we recommend all the medications and the equipment used to administer medication to be picked up from the school by Friday the 16th of Dec 2022.

If you have supplied ADHD medication for your child to the school, please visit the student desk and sign out the medication after 1pm on 14/12/2022.

Below is a snap shot of the school’s policy regarding medication administration at school to help you to prepare for 2023. Alternatively, you can visit the school’s website for more detailed information on www.bethany.sa.edu.au/for-parents/careroom-information

  • Medication can only be administered with a Doctor’s prescription
  • All student medical management plans are updated annually
  • Out-of-date medicines will not be administered.              
  • Please ensure medications are given to a member of staff for safe storage.
  • It is vital that medication is NOT stored in children’s school bags.
  • Ensure your child’s medication is clearly labelled with prescription information (dosage, frequency, your child’s name and date of issue) and is in its original packaging.
  • Prescribed medication that does not bear the child’s name will not be given.
  • Only the child named on the label may be administered prescription medication and only the dosage on the medication label will be given.
  • For non-prescribed medicine, parents must attach a label and print the child’s name clearly from the pharmacist along with a Doctors letter.
  • Non-prescription medication must also be in its original packaging.
  • Please provide medication with a management plan signed by your doctor in a new labelled zip lock bag, along with any required clean medical equipment e.g. spacer, measuring cup;

If your child needs to have medication to be administered while at school in 2023, please provide a Management Plan from your General Practitioner and relevant medication within the first week of your child’s commencement at Bethany Christian School.

Please contact the School Nurse on 8283 0000 if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Kind regards,

Priya Wilson
School Nurse

Uniform Shop Extended Times

School Locker BYOD

Community News

Playgroup

Adelaide 36s Basketball Clinic

 

Adelaide 36ers basketball clinics are held during each school holiday period and are aimed at children of all ages, genders and abilities.

Facilitated by club legends and community coaches Brett Maher and Scott Ninnis, our two, two-day School Holiday Clinics provide the perfect environment for tomorrow's NBL stars to enhance their skills and to learn from some of the best in the game.

All purchases to the School Holiday Training Camp will receive a double pass to one of the Adelaide 36ers NBL23 home games.

DETAILS:

December Clinic

When: 21st - 22nd of December, 2022

Time: 9am-3pm

Where: St Clair YMCA - 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA, 5011

Price: $210

 

January Clinic

When: 17th - 18th January, 2023

Time: 9am-3pm

Where: St Clair YMCA - 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA, 5011

Price: $210

What you need to bring:

- Water Bottle
- Lunch and snacks
- Pumped basketball (please have your name on it)
- Sneakers/runners with rubber soles
- Your A-Game

Improve your skills, develop techniques, enhance your game, meet new friends and have fun!

Click here to register

Adelaide Strikers

PlayStart Soccer

Poster (A4 Document) (1).pdf

Open Poster (A4 Document) (1).pdf (2.83 MB)

Playgroup

Adelaide 36s Basketball Clinic

 

Adelaide 36ers basketball clinics are held during each school holiday period and are aimed at children of all ages, genders and abilities.

Facilitated by club legends and community coaches Brett Maher and Scott Ninnis, our two, two-day School Holiday Clinics provide the perfect environment for tomorrow's NBL stars to enhance their skills and to learn from some of the best in the game.

All purchases to the School Holiday Training Camp will receive a double pass to one of the Adelaide 36ers NBL23 home games.

DETAILS:

December Clinic

When: 21st - 22nd of December, 2022

Time: 9am-3pm

Where: St Clair YMCA - 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA, 5011

Price: $210

 

January Clinic

When: 17th - 18th January, 2023

Time: 9am-3pm

Where: St Clair YMCA - 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA, 5011

Price: $210

What you need to bring:

- Water Bottle
- Lunch and snacks
- Pumped basketball (please have your name on it)
- Sneakers/runners with rubber soles
- Your A-Game

Improve your skills, develop techniques, enhance your game, meet new friends and have fun!

Click here to register

Adelaide Strikers

PlayStart Soccer

Poster (A4 Document) (1).pdf

Open Poster (A4 Document) (1).pdf (2.83 MB)

Sports News

BCS EVENTS

Mini Olympics | Rec - Year 2

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On Friday 18th November we held our annual Mini Olympics (Reception – Year 2).

In cooler and windier weather to what we are normally use to this time of year, the day was still a lot of fun. It was the first time that we held the Mini Olympics for Year 2 students!

The students competed in the 70m sprint, Water Relay Steeple Chase, Challenge Throw, Long Jump, Inflatable Challenge/Mini golf, Totem Tennis, Relays and Tug-O-War.

The student’s attitude and effort on the day was fantastic and it was great to see them having so much fun. Well done to everyone!

Thank you so much to everybody involved in making this day a true success.

We would particularly like to thank the following people:

  • All staff that helped on the day – we could not have done this without you!
  • Mr T Crowley and Mr B Haywood for setting up the sound system for the day.
  • Year 6 students who helped officiate the events and take the photographs.
  • Mr A Mabikafola for organising the media for this event.
  • Mr P Wyten & Mr A Nottle for helping with the oval set up.
  • Mr A Nottle for starting the 70 metre sprints on the day.

New School Records

We would like to congratulate the following individuals who broke school records:

Age | GenderStudentEventDistance | Time
5 Year Old MaleAmbrozy TLong Jump2.14m
6 Year Old MaleIsaac FLong Jump2.43m
8 Year Old MaleAshton S70m11.15sec

final house points

HousePoints
Shadrach3547
Abednego3507
Meshach2900

Representative Sports | Touch Football Report

5|6 Boys  |  3rd

CoachMr Sheeky
Front Row (L – R)Back Row (L – R)
Lucas HBrayden H
Angelo HLevi M
Elijah YJacob K
Jacob NLucca M
Yanish G
AbsentPiol D

The Year 5/6 Boys touch team had an awesome day out at the SACSA Touch Carnival. Playing 6 games and needing to finish in the top 2 to play off in the finals, the boys had their work cut out for them. After winning three games, drawing one and loosing two the boys narrowly missed out on the final and finished third overall. Our last game of the day was by far the best a confident 4-1 win over Torrens Valley Christian School.                                                                                                             

Mr Sheeky

Weekly Sports

Weekly Basketball  |  Rec - Yr 6

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

Weekly Netball  |  Rec - Yr 6

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.

Match Results | Weekly Sports

Saturday 19|11

SportTeamOpponentCoach's PickMatch Result
NetballU08 Golden StarsTiger TotsEvie CNot Scored
NetballU10 Wild StarsRenegades WhiteAmelia JL17
NetballU10 Bright StarsBulldogs 1Annabel JL47
NetballU12 DiamondsTigerstorm-Forfeit | Opposition
BasketballU10 BullsBearcats BlazersCooper JL1221
BasketballU10 BoomersBrooks Pirates 10Lazar TL1924
BasketballU10 WarriorsHeccies 10bSamuel DL2024
BasketballU12 HornetsBearcats SunsLevi CW92
BasketballU14 MavericksHope Valley Heat 14G

Saturday 26|11

SportTeamOpponentCoach's PickMatch Result
NetballU08 Golden StarsBYENot Scored
NetballU10 Wild StarsBulldogs 1Amity CL010
NetballU10 Bright StarsRoaring TigersEmily SW181
NetballU12 DiamondsBulldogs 8Achieu NL716
BasketballU10 BullsBrooks Saints 10Ethaniel YL831
BasketballU10 BoomersWings BombersCallum OL1823
BasketballU10 WarriorsWings SwishAdam JW1512
BasketballU12 HornetsBearcats RockPiol DW229
BasketballU14 MavericksNerdsL1627

Weekly Information

Important Dates

Date Event
Friday 2nd December

Year 2 Pizza Party

Wednesday 7th December

Welcome Back Event for Year 2s - Family Christmas Celebration 3.30 - 5pm

Thursday 8th December

Welcome Back Event for Year 4s - Game-a-Drama 3.30 - 5.30pm

Friday 9th December

Welcome Back Event for Receptions and Year 1s - Christmas Carols 3.30 - 5pm

Friday 9th December

Year 6 Excursion

Friday 9th December

Year 4 End of Year Celebration

Monday 12th December

Reception End of Year Celebration

Tuesday 13th December

Year 6 Graduation

Tuesday 13th December

Year 5 Excursion

Wednesday 14th December

Last day of school - Final assembly 2pm (live streamed) - normal dismissal time

Thursday 15th December

ELC Graduation and picnic

Uniform Shop Opening Times

Wednesday8.15 to 10.30 am
Friday8.15 to 10.30 am
2022 Term Dates
Term 1Monday 14th February to Thursday 14th April
Term 2Tuesday 3rd May to Friday 8th July
Term 3Tuesday 26th July to Friday 30th September
Term 4Monday 17th October to Wednesday 14th December

Chapel Times

Year 3 - 6 Chapel10.50 to 11.30 am
Reception to Year 2 Chapel12.10 to 12.40 pm

PE Timetable

ClassDays
ELCMonday to Friday
RHanTuesday and Thursday
RHayMonday and Friday
RKTuesday and Thursday
1TCThursday and Friday
1DThursday and Friday
1PThursday and Friday
2WSThursday and Friday
2RThursday and Friday
2ZThursday and Friday
3HRMonday and Friday
3MMonday and Thursday
3TTuesday and Friday
4GTuesday and Thursday
4PSMonday and Wednesday
4WMonday and Friday
5RWednesday and Friday
5KTuesday and Thursday
5TWednesday and Friday
6SCMonday and Tuesday
6TTuesday and Thursday
6WWednesday and Friday

Bethany Christian School

PO Box 2125
Salisbury Downs SA 5108
37 Countess St
Paralowie, SA, 5108

P. 08 8283 0000
F. 08 8283 0101
E. office@bethany.sa.edu.au

Newsletter published: Thursday, December 1 2022

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