Year 5/6/7 Camp to Arbury Park

Camp - A different learning environment

It was interesting to observe the Year 5-7 students on camp. The group who made new bat boxes were super excited to use tools that were new to them. Students showed widespread support for each other. The students were captivated by the natural bush setting and all the campsite had to offer. Even simple things like walking up slippery slopes and looking for things to stop you from slipping like rocks was a new skill, and how to use a broom. For a number of the students, the experience was beyond anything they have experienced. They smiled for 3 days. New friendships blossomed and by choice, table groups had mixed genders and friendships.

Well done to the Garden team (Jenna, Maxine and Josh), Lisa, Luke, Mel, Cooper, Chris and the front office SSO's. It is a lot of hard work but the camp will be a lifelong memory for most of the students.

Thank you to Mel (our Parent Volunteer) for coming on camp to help supervise. I think she had more fun than some of the students.

*Lots more camp photos on Facebook if you haven't seen them!

“Camp was fun because there was a lot of things to do there. People played games there when we had free time. We had a quiz night and there were prizes for the winners. My favourite part of camp was hiking and the quiz night.” Klevis Kadriu

"It was a fun, once in a lifetime experience. We didn't get much sleep but I had a good time. We met a bird called Claude. My favourite activity was the scavenger hunt at the beginning of camp. The food was good, they gave very big servings, especially of corn." - Maia Dowling

Year 6 & 7 Graduation

Congratulations to all our Year 6 and 7 Graduates. They should all be very proud of themselves.

Both graduation ceremonies were successful and the students had a wonderful time. We hope all the families enjoyed the night.

Best wishes for High School. The Para Vista community will miss you.

Year 6

Congratulations to the students who graduated with excellence:

Shaylee Headland, Maegan Dimaano, Jules Sualog, Brody Dallwitz, Jack Bishop, Emerson Rehill, Sophia Ivanica, Kaitlyn Grayling, Aimee Bennier, Sarah Harvey & Charli Ladhams.

Congratulations to the students who received awards:

English Award - Shaylee Headland

Maths Award - Jules Sualog & Maegan Dimaano

Leadership/Community Award - Aimee Bennier

School Values Award - Charli Ladhams & Sarah Harvey

Year 7

Congratulations to the students who graduated with excellence:

Isha Bane, Aurora Bane, Keira Dowling, Sienna Morgan, Jackson Pead, Katelyn Oakley, Mika Dallwitz, Jaideep Sandhu, Isra Shama, Charlotte Wilson-Roberts & TJ Thomas.

Congratulations to the students who received awards:

Florey Music Award - Isra Shama

Leadership Award - Isha Bane

Community Service Award - Mika Dallwitz

Literacy Award - Katelyn Oakley & Keira Dowling

Maths Award - Tyler Elliott & Isha Bane

Science Award - Aurora Bain

Sportsmanship Award - Sienna Morgan

Final Assembly

Student Awards

Congratulations to Maia Dowling for receiving the Terrific Kid Award.

Congratulations to Rose Al'Naamany for receiving the R-7 Music Prelude Award

Congratulations to Emerson Rehill for receiving the R-7 Science Award

Congratulations to Hussam Alnaief for receiving the Breakfast club volunteering Certificate.

The students all farewelled Mr. Burdett with cards and mementos of his time here at Para Vista; including a bee hive and a pot of honey from The Hive students, a card with trees in an Orchard from the Orchard classes (Lemon, Limes and Apples), a card from the Greenhouse and a plant with the students names from the Garden Students.

He will be missed by all.

Instrumental Performance

On Monday afternoon the Instrumental students performed to their families. They showcased their talents that they have been working on with Sam this year.

Thank you to Sam (Instrumental Teacher) for all his work this year with our students.

Sam teaches Vocals, Drums and Keyboard. If you would like to participate in the program for 2022 enquire at the school next year. More information will come out in the first newsletter in 2022.

Remembrance Day

Para Vista had a Remembrance Day Ceremony on the 11th November. We listened to the history of Remembrance, the poem Flanders Field, the Ode and the Last Post.

Due to weather the ceremony was held in the hall with selected students laying the wreath at the flag. Thank you to all involved.

Children's University Graduation

Congratulations to the 20 students who graduated from Children's University this year. On 11th November, 19 students travelled to Adelaide University for a Graduation Ceremony. All students got dressed in their gowns and were ready for the ceremony to start. We had a range of hours that students graduated with, from 30 hours to 330 hours. They received a certificate for their graduating hours. All students should be proud of their achievement in this program.

If this is something you wish to be part of next year keep an eye out for the information. In 2022 students from Years 3 to 6 can be involved.

All the professional photos have been added below and emailed to parents - if you did not receive it, please email lisa.mcmahon192@schools.sa.edu.au

Diary Dates

KEY DATES

Term 1 2022