School News

A message from Cheryl

This week fifteen of our wonderful Uraidla Primary School students attended Activity Group in second lunch, and we had an enjoyable time getting to know each other's strengths, while also enjoying plasticine play and colouring in.

Sometimes it can be difficult to think of our own strengths, and I was impressed that many of the students were able to identify with a strengths card so quickly. Some of the students chose 'I will try new things', 'I am brave', 'I think a lot', 'I do things by myself' and 'I am good at making things'

It was great to see!

Sporting Achievement

Callum Wilksch received this plaque for being the highest performing athlete at the district athletics carnival. He won the 12 year old boys 100m, 200m, high jump and the boys relay came third. What an impressive effort!

Second-hand uniform stall

Want to pick up some bargain uniform items for your children?

Of course you do! 🤩 We will be selling second-hand uniforms outside the gym directly following the final assembly of the term:

Friday June 27, 2:30-3:00pm

We are also seeking old uniforms to be donated. Please leave any unwanted uniform items in the front office before the end of term.

Thank you!

Parents and Friends

Book week- advance notice

This year's Book Week parade will be on Friday 29th September. The parade will begin at 9am outside the school gym and all are welcome to attend.

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 Tuesday 29th July

10am Wednesday 27th August

10am Thursday 23rd October

10am Wednesday 12th November