School News

A note from Cheryl

I would like to draw your attention to the two flyers in this newsletter (and they were also in last fortnight's newsletter)

Community Access and Inclusion Survey
Autism Family Day

Mission Australia assist the Hills community to understand how families can access information and support regarding the NDIS. The flyer has a QR code which takes you to a short, 3-minute survey. Please consider completing the survey to share your thoughts and experience, which will give Mission Australia vital information to improve their support to the community.

This is going to be a fantastic event in the school holidays for the community to access ideas, resources and join in targeted activities for everybody to enjoy. The event is a safe and inclusive event for families with children aged 14 and under. Feel free to 'spread the word'

Cheryl Pollard

(Pastoral Care Worker)

Tuck Shop Thank you

Thank you so much to the wonderful helpers for Kelly's Class Tuck shop. We couldn't do it without you!

Sarah Hill (Elliot’s Mum)

Sarah Peal (Maggie’s Mum)

Alexandra Pillar Rogers (Arabella’s Mum)

Peter Webb (Jono’s Dad)

Hayley Baird (Zoe’s Mum)

Audrey McCabe (Henry Payne's Mum)

Choir Cluster

We enjoyed having students from Aldgate Primary School join us for a Choir Cluster rehearsal for the Festival of Music choir.

OSHC Vac Care Program

Uraidla Primary Facebook Group

If you haven’t already heard about it, there is a FaceBook group for UPS families and we welcome everyone to join (parents/grandparents/carers all welcome). Look for “Uraidla Primary School Families” and answer the 3 simple questions on your connection to the school. This group is a friendly way to find the answers for those questions you may have (e.g. when your child tells you at the last minute its casual day tomorrow, and you can’t remember hearing about it from school!), to get reminders on events coming up, find your lost property!, or a way to connect with other families.

It is not run by the school but is supported by the UPS Governing Council and admin (Jodi Braley) will post information regularly. It is designed to be a group with input from all – so contribute in any way you want to. If you do have a question that you don’t want to post yourself, feel free to forward to Jodi (either by facebook message, email jodi.braley@hotmail.com, or in person at school), who is more than happy to help.

Chess

Did you know that each Thursday during the second lunch playtime there is a Chess Club? Chess is a great game and brings many benefits to children, including

* critical thinking

* ⁠concentration

* ⁠challenge

* ⁠enjoyment

* ⁠decision making skills

New players are welcome each week, meeting in Stephen’s class♟️

Enrolment in Reception

If you have a child turning 5 in the next 12 months, they should have already enrolled to start school. Children either start school at the start of the year or in July, depending on their age.

Our school has now reached capacity, which means that we give priority enrolment to children in our catchment area. Please note that younger siblings of existing students are guaranteed enrolment.

If you are speaking to other families about enrolling in school, they can find their local school through the Find My School website: Find a school zone or preschool catchment area (education.sa.gov.au)

Enrolments for mid entry 2025 should already be finalised. With enrolments for start of 2026 due by the end of term 2. Please contact the front office for a registration of interest form today!

If you are still unsure or interested in booking a school tour please contact the office on 8390 3209 and book into one of the below time slots.

10am Monday 24th February

1:25pm Thursday 13th March

10am Wednesday 14th May

10am Tuesday 3rd June