A note from Kirrily

Welcome to Term 3 everyone! I hope everyone is feeling settled into the year now, especially for those new students who started this year! Welcome to our new students too! A reminder that I am available Tuesdays and Fridays to support students but also as a support for parents if you have any concerns or would just like someone to chat to! Please call the school phone and ask for me if it's within school hours, or contact me on Seesaw :)

In the community notices section, there is a flyer for some FREE Webinars coming up by Developing Minds Psychology that are specifically for parents of primary school-aged children talking about childhood anxiety, challenging behaviours and friendship/social difficulties. Each Webinar is on a different topic and you could go to 1 or all of them. Such an amazing resource if you're finding any of these topics a struggle or want to have some knowledge behind you for the future! :) Developingminds.net.au/webinars

Kytons Bakery Winter Fundraiser

Parents and Friends are running a Kytons Bakery Fundraiser for our school!

Best known for Kytons award-winning lamingtons, the Winter Warmers 2024 Fundraiser has sweet and savoury options for your family. Yummy snacks and easy dinner options too!

Order forms will be sent via Seesaw with printed versions available at the front office or via the PDF below.

Orders and payments can be made to the front office until Tuesday 20th August or through the Flexischools app until 4:30pm Sunday 18th August.

The items will be ready for collection Wednesday 28th August after school at the pick-up gate near the oval. (Apologies for families with dietary needs. These products may not be suitable for you.)

Thanks for all the ways you get on board and support Uraidla Primary School!

Parents and Friends

The Parents and Friends would like to welcome any new members to join our ranks! We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm twice a term. Our next meeting is at the Uraidla Hotel on September 3 at 7pm. Come along and have fun while supporting your kids! 🙂

We are a group of parents and friends of the school, who share the vision of an inclusive and welcoming school community. We focus on activities that raise funds for the school for equipment and experiences and provide opportunities to bring everyone together and feel part of our community. Best of all we have a lot of fun and laughs while doing it.

We meet twice a term, and everyone volunteers to run or support different activities throughout the year. You can join the committee, or we welcome volunteers for events and activities.

P&F activities you can volunteer to help out with include:

Willow Café ( run after assemblies, hot drinks and snacks)
Sausage sizzles for Acquaintance night/ end of year concert
Second hand uniform sales
Kytons Bakery sale
School Disco
Large events like the Colour Run/Art Show

To join, come along to a meeting (dates in the yearly planner) or email uraidlapandf@gmail.com to express your interest in helping out with events.

Meet a Committee member – Kylie Webb

My husband Justin and I have three children Fletcher (year 3) , Freddie (year 1) and Harriet (5 months old). Our two boys love Uraidla Primary and seeing their mum help out at school. I currently run the Willow Cafe after assemblies and help out at events. I joined the P&F group so that I could be part of the school community and get to know others as moving to the hills with little ones can be busy! Come say hi at the Willow cafe or if you’re interested in joining the P&F group come have a chat. It’s great fun and there’s plenty of good laughs while raising money for our school.

Kids Biz evening- save the date!

Uraidla Primary School will be hosting a Growth & Development Family Evening on Tuesday 10 September 2024. We typically run these sessions every other year.

The sessions are conducted by Kidz Biz Education and are designed to be fun, informative and easy to understand. These highly interactive sessions will provide students and their parents/care providers with an introduction to basic personal and social development education; traditionally known as the ‘facts of life’. By all means, sessions will be facilitated in a manner that is not conducive to an awkward or threatening environment.

Notes were sent home last week. Please make sure to return them ASAP so you don't miss out on a fantastic informative evening.

Book Week 2024

**Please note the change from Friday to Monday this year for dressing up for Book Week. Families are welcome to come along to the Book Week Parade on Monday, August 19 at 9am (lasting approximately 1/2 hour)**

Book Week is almost here, and it’s time for students, parents, and families to start preparing for one of the most enchanting events of the school year. This year, Book Week will be celebrated in Week 5 of Term 3, with the captivating theme, "Reading is Magic." It's an excellent opportunity to ignite a love for reading and let children's imaginations soar.

Book Week parade Monday August 19 at 9am for the Book Week parade.

Costume Guidelines: Embrace the Magic of Books

To fully embrace the theme "Reading is Magic," we encourage students to dress up as their favourite characters from books that evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and adventure. Here are a few guidelines and suggestions to help families create magical and memorable costumes:

1. **Stick to Book Characters:**

- Please remember that costumes should represent characters from books. Avoid superhero costumes unless they are from a book (e.g., "Percy Jackson" series, "Harry Potter" series).

2. **Explore Magical Themes:**

- Consider characters from fantasy and adventure genres. Think wizards, fairies, enchanted creatures, and adventurous heroes.

3. **Get Creative and DIY:**

- Homemade costumes can be both fun and cost-effective. Use everyday items to recreate iconic looks. For example, a simple black robe and a stick can transform a child into Harry Potter.

4. **Inspiration Ideas:**

- **"Harry Potter" Series:** Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, or any Hogwarts house member.

- **"Alice in Wonderland":** Alice, the Mad Hatter, or the Cheshire Cat.

- **"The Chronicles of Narnia":** Aslan, Lucy, or the White Witch.

- **"Matilda":** Matilda herself, Miss Honey, or Miss Trunchbull.

- **"The Magic Faraway Tree" Series:** Moonface, Silky the Fairy, or the Saucepan Man.

5. **Comfort and Practicality:**

- Ensure costumes are comfortable and safe for a day at school. Avoid heavy accessories or anything that might obstruct movement or vision.

Let’s make Book Week 2024 a magical experience for everyone. Start planning those spellbinding costumes and get ready to celebrate the wonder and enchantment of reading!

Willow Cafe

The Parents and Friends committee will be opening the Willow Cafe for coffee and tea the morning of the book week parade.

Uniform Ordering

Did you know our school uniforms can now be ordered through Flexi Schools? We have the whole range available for you to order through the Flexi schools app. Place your order online and we will get the order packaged and delivered to your child.

Alternatively, please come into the front office on a Monday or Friday for a viewing/fitting or to purchase.

Enrolment in Reception

If you have a child turning 5 in the next 12 months, it's time to enrol them 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 and we have begun a Capacity Management Plan, 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 the start of 2025 should be finalised by June 21 this year. Once we know how many students from our catchment area will be coming, we will be able to determine whether we can welcome other local families.

Please contact the front office for a registration of interest form today!

Maria's Kitchen

Upcoming events
Mon 5/8	Governing Council Meeting
Thurs 8/8	Readers Cup Evening
Fri 9/8	Assembly - Jaya's Class
Tues 13/8	Year 5/6 Knockout Basketball
Wed 14/8	Bookweek Incursion
Fri 16/8	Kelly's Tuck shop*
Mon 19/8	Book week parade
Fri 23/8	Assembly - Kelly's Class

Important dates