School News
Thank you, Andre!
We would like to say a big thank you to Andre from the Music is Fun Band for donating a large quantity of Boom Wackas (musical instruments) for school. This is an extremely generous donation which we greatly appreciate.
Grant Guru?
Do you have a talent for applying for and winning grants??
Uraidla Primary School needs you! 🙏😊
We would love someone to keep an eye on any new grants that may become available (through Grant Guru for example) then liaise with Margie through the application process. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please send Margie an email at margie.sarre187@schools.sa.edu.au
School Disco
The Parents and Friends are holding a disco for Uraidla Primary students on Thursday, June 20, from 6pm to 7:30pm.
This year it will be held in the gym, and we have hired a professional disco DJ, who specialises in primary school-aged discos.
Tickets are $7 and children will be provided with a snack (bag of chips) halfway through.
Children should bring their own drink bottle and can wear whatever they would like – dressing up is welcomed but remember kids do get hot, so layers are great!
For younger kids and those sensitive to noise there will be a chill-out area in the corner of the gym if they feel a little overwhelmed, but all children will be required to stay in the gym for the full time.
Children will be signed in on arrival, and signed out when they are picked up. We don't encourage parents to stay at the disco, since we find children generally rely on their parents if they stay, and don't get as involved with their friends or enjoy the experience fully if they are at their parents' side.
This is a great event that the kids have enjoyed in the past so don’t delay and get your ticket* from flexi schools today!
Please note that although there will be a few staff present, this event is primarily run by and supervised by the school’s Parents and Friends group.
*Physical tickets will be passed onto students a few days prior to the disco.
Book Week 2024
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.
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!
A note from Kirrily
Feelings can be daunting sometimes, they can be unexpected or unwanted when we experience them and when your kids or loved ones do. But big feelings are not bad, they are often indicators of more going on underneath the surface, and we can learn to be the boss of them. I have an exciting opportunity to let you know about. Echunga Primary School is hosting a free workshop run by Mark Le Messurier - co author of What's the Buzz? program, educator, counsellor and parent and teacher coach on "Dealing with Big Feelings (from anger to anxiety)". I have heard Mark speak, he is a wealth of knowledge and I think many could benefit from this workshop. Echunga Primary has extended this to the wider hills community so it would be great to get a group of us going. See information alongside! :)
New Smoking and Vaping Laws
From 1 March 2024, new laws will ban smoking and vaping in a variety of public outdoor areas in South Australia. Regulations under the South Australian Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 (PDF 1254KB) are being introduced to address risks associated with passive tobacco smoking and passive inhalation of e-cigarette aerosol. This will occur through the creation of smoke-free and vape-free areas in the following areas:
- at early childhood services premises, and education and children’s services facilities (including schools), and within ten (10) metres of their boundaries
- at and within ten (10) metres of non-residential building entrances, such as entrances to shopping centres, government and commercial buildings
- at public hospitals and health facilities, private hospitals and residential aged care facilities, and within ten (10) metres of their boundaries
(note: the regulation for residential aged care facilities will come into operation 12 months after the day on which the other regulations are made) - within outdoor public swimming facilities
- at major events venues declared under the Major Events Act 2013
- at and within ten (10) metres of a sporting venue during an organised underage sporting event, training or practice session
- on beaches between and within fifty (50) metres of red and yellow patrol flags, and under (and within five (5) metres of) jetties.
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!
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