School News
A Message from Ruth
What are your memories of the Royal Adelaide Show? Perhaps you have fond memories of attending as a child, or you have created recent memories with your own family? I live close to the Show, so I am reminded daily of its presence. Even though I didn’t go as a child, I was determined to create happy memories for my own children when they were young. The Show reminds me of a community of people working together for a common goal. It reminds me that both city and country communities work together to help make South Australia a great state to live in. It highlights the achievements of our farmers and business owners, supports local producers, and provides a platform for community groups to shine. Whether you get to the Show this year or not, I hope you can enjoy/acknowledge this positive community connection.
Have a good week everyone!
Ruth -Pastoral Care Worker (Monday, Tuesday)
Dogs
Many schools don't allow dogs on their grounds. At Uraidla Primary School, we love welcoming dogs, but we are mindful of keeping everyone safe and comfortable around dogs. If you bring a dog onto the school grounds, please keep to the oval side of the paths, so children and adults can approach safely and pass without disturbance. We also feel this is better for the dogs so they don't get overwhelmed and startled by the loud noises and crowds of people. Please always keep your dog on a lead in and around the school grounds, including the car park area by the town oval where there are often small children. Thank you for your consideration and for keeping to these dog safety guidelines, allowing dogs to continue coming to school.
Support Our Pedal Prix Team – Uraidla Primary School Wine Fundraiser and Community Cash Back Fundraiser Night
Please support the Uraidla Pedal Prix team by coming and joining us for a meal at the Oakbank Hotel on Monday 12th October. $5 from every meal goes towards funding the team to purchase a new bike.
Vac Care
LAST CALL- Paint donations, please!
We are getting ready to add a new mural to the wall of the inside/outside learning space outside of the Year 2 and 2/3 classrooms, and we are looking for old cans of household paint. Do you have any old paint tins collecting dust in your shed? We'd love them! Any colour is fine. These can be left at the front office. We're hoping that the mural painting will take place during the school holidays, so if we can get your paint before this, we'd really appreciate it. Thank you! 🖼️🖌️🎨
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 parent 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.
Enrolment in Reception
If you have a child turning 5 in the next 12 months, they should have already enrolled or registered their interest to start school. Children either start school at the start of the year or in July, depending on their age.
Please note that the kindy and school zones are not the same. Enrolment in the Uraidla and Hills Community Preschool does not automatically mean you will have access to enrolment at Uraidla Primary School. Please contact our front office for clarification.
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 the start of 2027 are now overdue, and we hope to have enrolments for the mid-year 2027 intake finalised by February. 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.
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