Week 6 Term 3

Harnessing energy models

Thanks for the wonderful effort in supporting your child to create models that harness energy! We were amazed at the thought and detail many students put into their work and commend everyone for their commitment.

Concert costumes

Hopefully you have booked your tickets to come to the Upper Primary School Concert. Check emails and notes home for information regarding costumes.

Excursion

Next week Thursday September 5th we are going to The Food Forest as a tuning in experience for this years Exhibition. Look for a form to return by Friday this week.

Our Generation
A group of dedicated journalists from Year 6 are excited to announce that a regular newsletter called Our Generation will appear as hard copy fortnightly with the school newsletter and to the side of the Senior Unit blog under notes that should have gone home.
Congratulations to those involved and we look forward to reading your updates.

Bike Ed- Term 4

A letter will come out with more detail later but until then consider if you can send your bike in and check it is in a safe working condition.

Whole school reminders/updates:

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program for parents / caregivers

TONIGHT - Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi  (approx. till 8pm)

ALL WELCOME

• This parent information session will cover issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online.  It will provide an insight into the devices young people are using including popular websites, apps and social networking sites.
• Students can attend with their parents
• For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au 

Student Photo Day Wednesday 28 August

• If you haven’t yet returned the envelope please do so tomorrow (or Weds latest),  even if you are not placing an order
• Family envelopes for sibling group photos available in the office
• What to wear:  Year 2-6 students will need to wear their full formal winter uniform including the green jumper.   Foundation & year 1 students will wear their sports uniform including the rugby jumper
• If your child is absent Weds the photographers will be a back on Monday 9 Sept to take any individual photos.

Father’s Day Stall Thursday 29 August

• Each class will go shopping & can buy a gift for dad, grandpa or that special person
• Gifts range from $1 to $5 – please bring your small change

Happy Father’s Day – Sunday 1 September

Worship and Praise

• Friday 30 August 9am with Mr Lord’s Year 2 students – all welcome to attend

P&F Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Saturday 31 August

• A great fundraising opportunity for Immanuel but we need some helpers during the day to cook and serve. 

Please register your name via www.schoolinterviews.com.au  code number zqw44 (or let the school office know)

Otherwise come and say hello and purchase a sausage or 2

ICAS TESTING

• Digital Technologies and Science Tests will be held next week for those registered students

iGOSH

October School Holiday Care

• The PROGRAM will go home with students this Friday. 
• Online bookings open from 3pm Friday 30 August and close Friday 20 September 9am. 
• Some of the days are capped so please get in early.
• Accounts will need to be below $500 to access the upcoming holiday care, and the last vac care account should have also been paid. Your help with this is appreciated.

Student Free Day Friday 13 September

·         If you need care on this day, please book online now.  More information about the day will be in next week’s Monday email

All IGOSH online bookings are via www.carebookings.com.au – code number KTQQ3

P&F Quiz Night Friday 6 September 6.30pm for 7pm start

• Round up a table of friends and book your seats now
• $10 / ticket or book a table of 10 for $80
• Creche available for children age 4-12 @ $2 each.  Click here for more information.

• P&F Giant Wheelbarrow Raffle Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

SCHOOL CONCERT (Upper  Primary Yr 4, 5 & 6’s performing)

• Tickets on sale now!  Click here for details.   
• Wednesday 11 September MATINEE Performance at 2pm  (no cost)
• Thursday 12 September EVENING Performance at 7pm ($5 / ticket)

STUDENT FREE DAY

• Friday 13 September (following the concert) for the whole school
• iGosh will be available and is now open for bookings

“AMAZING ME” “Facts of Life” Education Seminar

Wednesday 18 September  6.30pm at Immanuel School

• This is for parents and their child/ren  (for year 4, 5 & 6’s) with presenter Rowena Thomas
• $35 per family.  Click here to read more and how to book

Term 3 Learning Conferences (between parent-teacher-student)

Further Information about these conferences will sent home later this week.

Conference dates and times are:

• Tuesday 17 September (Week 9)     3:45pm to 8:05pm
• Tuesday 24 September (Week 10)   3:45pm to 8:05pm
• Thursday 26 September (Week 10) 3:45pm to 6:20pm

Online Safety Guide

Useful information to keep up and keep each other safe. 

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/online-safety-guide

Week 5 Term 3

Upper Primary Concert Costumes
Eckermann- Students wear casual clothes that are red, navy, black, white or neutral shades with no large labeling or symbols (as plain as possible).
Semmler - Stay tuned.

Book Week
This Thursday is the dress up for Book Week. We encourage Seniors to get involved and take part in the fun. The theme for Book Week 2019 is...

Sand pit donations
Our Student Parliament has looked into the need for some equipment for the upper sandpit. 
So we are asking for donations. If you have anything like metal or plastic shovels, buckets, cake tins, saucepans please place them into the basket out the front of the school office or Taikondi.

Thought for the day
If you ever feel cold, just stand in a corner. They are usually around 90 degrees!

Whole school reminders/updates:

Open Morning

Tuesday 20 August at 9.00am

• This is for any new / interested families looking at schools in Gawler.  If you know anyone with an interest in enrolling their child for 2020 or beyond please let them know. 

• If you have a sibling due to commence in 2021 please ensure you have filled in an enrolment application form so we have their name on our data base. 

ICAS TESTING

• Last chance to enter for the ICAS tests.  Please return forms and payment tomorrow Tuesday 20 August
• Student’s in year 2 to 6 can participate in these.  Subjects are Digital Technologies, Science, Writing, Spelling, English and Mathematics.  
• Click here for the letter with details of the tests, dates and costs

Book week dress up day Thursday 22 August

• Students can dress up in their favourite book character costume for the day
• Parade starts at 9am in Taikondi.  Parents welcome to come and watch

Student Photo Day next week Wednesday 28 August

• Please return all photo envelopes by this Friday 23 August even if you are not placing an order
• Payment via cash, money order or online credit card via the photographer – follow the instructions on the envelope
• Family envelopes for sibling group photos available from the office
• What to wear:  Year 2-6 students will need to wear their full formal winter uniform including the green jumper.  Foundation & year 1 students will wear their sports uniform including the rugby jumper

Worship and Praise

• Friday 23 August 9am with Mr Adler’s Year 4 students – all welcome to attend

Gawler Show is Sat 24 and Sun 25 August

• Come visit our schools stall in the Springwood indoor marquee over the weekend

We are part of the treasure trail handing out giveaways

• On Sunday the school band and dancers are performing at 10.45am in the Youth Shak

Pancake Brekky morning Monday 26 August

• Come and join us for a pancake from 7.45am
• Thanks to Gawler Lutheran Church

iGOSH

·           Accounts / Invoices are emailed weekly.  Your prompt payment would be appreciated, as we would like all accounts under $300.  You can pay via the school  office with cash or card or via bank transfer into the account shown on your invoice. 

·           Bookings - don’t forget to book for next week before this Friday 2pm via www.carebookings.com.au – code number KTQQ3

·           Student Free Day Friday 13 September – IGOSH available 7am to 6pm – open now for bookings

·           Christmas / January holidays – IGOSH available from Thursday 12 to Friday 20 December and then from 6 January to start of 2020 term

·           If your child has not attended iGOSH for the last 8 weeks, you will need to login to your https://my.gov.au and reactivate your account  

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program for parents / caregivers

Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi  (approx. till 8pm)

• This parent information session will cover issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online.  It will provide an insight into the devices young people are using including popular websites, apps and social networking sites.
• For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au  or click here to read more

P&F Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Saturday 31 August

• Can you help?

If so please register your name via www.schoolinterviews.com.au  code number zqw44 (or let the school office know)

If not come along and say hello and purchase a sausage or 2

P&F Quiz Night Friday 6 September 6.30pm for 7pm start

• Round up a table of friends and book your seats now
• $10 / ticket or book a table of 10 for $80
• Creche available for children age 4-12 @ $2 each.  Click here for more information.

• P&F Giant Wheelbarrow Raffle Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

SCHOOL CONCERT (Upper  Primary Yr 4, 5 & 6’s performing)

• Tickets on sale now!  Click here for details.   
• Wednesday 11 September MATINEE Performance at 2pm  (no cost)
• Thursday 12 September EVENING Performance at 7pm ($5 / ticket)

STUDENT FREE DAY

• Friday 13 September (following the concert) for the whole school
• iGosh will be available and is now open for bookings

“AMAZING ME” “Facts of Life” Education Seminar

Wednesday 18 September  6.30pm at Immanuel School

• This is for parents and their child/ren  (for year 4, 5 & 6’s) with presenter Rowena Thomas
• $35 per family.  Click here to read more and how to book

Week 4 Term 3

Whispering wall excursion

As a special investigation into sound waves, Year 6's will be going on alternate Fridays to the Whispering wall, with Mr. Semmler's class going on Friday 16 August and Mrs. Eckermann's class going on Friday 23rd August. The mini excursion will be held between 1.40 and 3.15pm.

Uniform reminder-- 
Monday Tuesday and Thursday sport uniform 
Wednesday and Friday formal uniform 

Whole school reminders/updates:

VSC Volunteer Training Wednesday 14 August at 2.30pm or 6.30pm with Daryl

• This training is a must if you want to attend an excursion, camp or help with a group of children. It needs to be renewed every 3 years, so if you attended a session in 2016 you will need to update again this year.  

Big Science Show Thursday 15 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm

• For parents and children.  Tickets are $5 each or a Family price $20. 
• Come early for a FREE Sausage Sizzle at 6pm.   
• Please return this form to purchase your tickets by tomorrow Tues 13/8
• Orange Tickets are going home today to those who have already purchased

Soup and Toastie Lunch  Friday 16 August

• $5.00 Meal Deal c/o Carers Group
• Click here to read the details and return orders by Weds 14/8

Worship and Praise

• Friday 16 August 9am with Mrs Robert’s and her Year 1 students – all welcome to attend

ICAS TESTING

• Entries for ICAS testing are due in by Monday19 August
• Click here for the letter with details of the tests, dates and costs

iGOSH

·           Accounts / Invoices are emailed weekly.  Your prompt payment would be appreciated, as we would like all accounts under $300.  You can pay via the school  office with cash or card or via bank transfer into the account shown on your invoice. 

·           Bookings - don’t forget to book for next week before this Friday 2pm via www.carebookings.com.au – code number KTQQ3

·           Student Free Day Friday 13 September – IGOSH available 7am to 6pm – open now for bookings

·           Christmas / January holidays – IGOSH available from Thursday 12 to Friday 20 December and then from 6 January to start of 2020 term

·           If your child has not attended iGOSH for the last 8 weeks, you will need to login to your https://my.gov.au and reactivate your account  

Book week dress up day Thursday 22 August

• Students can dress up in their favourite book character costume for the day
• Parade starts at 9am in Taikondi.  Parents welcome to come and watch

Gawler Show is Sat 24 and Sun 25 August

• The school is having a stall and needs some students/parents to volunteer on it. 

• Please register your name on the online booking form via www.schoolinterviews.com.au booking code hq375 or let the office know if you can help for a 2 hour block. 
• Ideally we need one student and one adult at each time slot.  Your admission into the show will be courtesy of Immanuel School.

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program

Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi

• This parent information session will cover issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online.  It will provide an insight into the devices young people are using including popular websites, apps and social networking sites.
• Year 4, 5 & 6 students will be have a session during the afternoon so do not need to attend the evening.
• For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au  or click here to read more

Student Photo Day Wednesday 28 August

• Please return all photo envelopes by Friday 23 August even if you are not placing an order
• Payment via cash, money order or online credit card via the photographer – follow the instructions on the envelope
• Family envelopes for sibling group photos available from the office

P&F Quiz Night Friday 6 September 6.30pm for 7pm start

• Round up a table of friends and book your seats now
• $10 / ticket or book a table of 10 for $80
• Creche available for children age 4-12 @ $2 each.  Click here for more information.

• P&F Giant Wheelbarrow Raffle Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

“Amazing Me” Wednesday 18 September  6.30pm at Immanuel

• This is for parents and their child/ren  (for year 4, 5 & 6’s) with presenter Rowena Thomas talking about the “Facts of Life”
• $35 per family.  Click here to read more and how to book

Week 3 Term 3

Hola amigos,

Sport uniform - Mr Hueppauff has requested that students wear their sport uniform on Thursdays while they are practicing for concert. 

This arrangement will be from week 3 until week 8 only.

Sport uniform is Monday Tuesday and Thursday, 

Formal -Wednesday and Friday until after concert.

Congratulations to the two Immanuel bands that competed in the Balaklava Eisteddford last Friday. All the students did a fantastic job representing our school and proudly came away with a First and Third placing. Wonderful effort and support of each other was witnessed by Mr. H. Our thanks to Mr. H also for the time and dedication he displays getting the best out of our students.

Gawler Show is Sat 24 and Sun 25 August and the school will be having a stall and asking for some year 6’s and their parent to volunteer on it.  

Please register your name on the online booking form via www.schoolinterviews.com.au booking code hq375 or let the office know if you can help for a 2 hour block.   Ideally we need one student and one adult at each time slot.  Your admission will be care of Immanuel School.

School Survey

 Just a reminder to complete this if you haven’t already.   

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program

Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi

Movie Night “This Day Forward” at Immanuel School

• Sunday 11 August starts at 6pm with BBQ Tea followed by the movie in the Taikondi
• School families welcome to attend, no need to book just come if you can.  FREE EVENT!
• Organised by the Gawler Lutheran Church.  Daryl Trigg, Jo Chamberlain and some other staff will be here too. 
• The movie is a story that connects strongly with teens and adults who desire to talk about how to support the carers of people who are suffering.  Meet the guest speakers Brian Ide and Jen Jensen
• Will conclude by 8.30pm   Click here to read more

Junior Youth  

·         Thursday at 3.30pm to 5.00pm for students in years 4,5,6. 

Worship and Praise

• Friday 9 August 9am with Miss Gross’ and her Foundation’s – all welcome to attend

Assembly

• Monday 12 August 2.40pm with the Year 2’s – all welcome to attend

VSC Volunteer Training next Wednesday 14 August at 2.30pm or 6.30pm with Daryl

• This training is a must if you want to attend an excursion, camp or help with a group of children.
  It needs to be renewed every 3 years, so if you attended a session in 2016 you will need to update again this year.  

Big Science Show Thursday 15 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm

• For parents and children.  Tickets are $5 each or a Family price $20. 
• Come early for a FREE Sausage Sizzle at 6pm.   
• Please return this form to purchase your tickets by Tues 13/8

Book week dress up day Thursday 22 August

• Students can dress up in their favourite book character costume for the day
• Parade starts at 9am in Taikondi.  Parents welcome to come and watch

Student Photo Day Wednesday 28 August

• Ordering envelopes going home today.  Please return by Friday 23 August.  These need to be returned even if you are not placing an order.   Payment via cash, money order or online credit card via the photographer – follow the instructions on the envelope.
• Family envelopes for sibling group photos available from the office

 P&F (Parents & Friends) Info

• P&F Quiz Night – REVISED DATE Friday 6 September 6.30pm for 7pm start (will conclude by 10pm)
  $10 / ticket or book a table of 10 for $80

Creche available for children age 4-12 @ $2 each.  Click here for more information.

Flyer & Booking form going home to students this week. 

• P&F Giant Wheelbarrow Raffle Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5

iGOSH

·           Bookings - don’t forget to book for next week before this Friday 2pm via www.carebookings.com.au – code number KTQQ3

·           Student Free Day Friday 13 September – IGOSH available 7am to 6pm – open now for bookings

·           Christmas / January holidays – IGOSH available from Thursday 12 to Friday 20 December and then from 6 January to start of 2020 term

·           If your child has not attended iGOSH for the last 8 weeks, you will need to login to your https://my.gov.au and reactivate your account  

ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety Education Program

Monday 26 August at 7pm in Taikondi

• This parent information session will cover issues relating to children and young peoples’ privacy and security online.  It will provide an insight into the devices young people are using including popular websites, apps and social networking sites.
• Year 4, 5 & 6 students will be have a session during the afternoon so do not need to attend the evening.
• For more information, you can visit www.thinkuknow.org.au  or click here to read more

“Amazing Me” is coming to Immanuel on Wednesday Evening 18 September  (times TBA)

• $35 per family.  More info will be on our website soon. 
• This is a parent and student evening (for year 5 & 6’s) with presenter Rowena Thomas talking about the “Facts of Life”