Reynella Primary School Grapevine

Term 1, Week 11 | 2024

From the Leadership Team

As we reflect on term 1, we are filled with such pride at the remarkable progress and engagement displayed by our students. It has been an incredibly busy yet immensely rewarding period of learning and growth across the school.

Throughout the term, we have witnessed a high level of student engagement that has truly been a pleasure to observe. Our classrooms have been buzzing with enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine love for learning. Our students have already had ample opportunities to be engage in exciting learning experiences including: excursions, aquatics, Footsteps and technology incursions.

One of the most inspiring aspects of this term has been seeing our students' resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. Whether it was mastering new concepts, participating in extracurricular activities, or adapting to changes in learning environments, our students have shown incredible adaptability and perseverance.

Term 2 promises to be just as busy and just as rewarding. However, there will be some staffing changes.

I am off on long service leave for term 2; travelling to Mexico for my step daughter’s wedding, recovering before heading off on a European holiday. I look forward to returning and boring you all with stories of my adventures. Fortunately, the Department has appointed Chris Tippett, currently Principal Consultant for Noarlunga 2 Portfolio, to take my place. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the role as he has not only been a principal, but has had the rare opportunity to work alongside many principals in our area. I know he is very much looking forward to being at Reynella and discovering for himself why we are an amazing school.

Sarah Bradbury will be continuing her role in the Department for Education and will not be returning to Reynella. Sarah made a significant impact on many children and families across our school. She streamlined our approach to inclusion and developed many strong connections. Her presence will be greatly missed but she is now in a privileged position where she has the opportunity to make a positive impact across many primary sites thus making a difference at a systemic level.

Fortunately, the wonderful Mr Anthony Parina has been appointed for the remainder of the year.

Cinzia Giglio is still recovering in a rehabilitation facility and Emelia Marra will continue in her class for at least terms 2 and 3 at this stage. Despite this Ms Giglio is in high spirits and looking forward to eventually returning to Reynella as she misses us all greatly.

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready for another term of growth and success.

RESPECT

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students at Reynella PS, we want to remind everyone of the importance of following proper procedures when addressing instances of bullying or harassment.

It is crucial to understand that approaching other people's children directly to discuss or address bullying or harassment issues is strictly against departmental policy and is not permitted. This includes speaking to the child involved, their parents, or any other individual directly related to the incident.

Instead, we ask parents to contact the school immediately if their child is experiencing bullying or harassment. When you contact the school, our team will work with you to understand the details of the situation, investigate the matter thoroughly, and take appropriate action in line with school and Department policies. We are committed to providing support to both the victim and the perpetrator through a restorative approach to ensure a fair and respectful resolution.

It's important for us as a school community to address bullying in a manner that educates, empowers and promotes positive behaviour among our students. By working together, we can create a safe and inclusive environment where all children feel valued, respected and able to thrive academically and socially.

Student News

FROM THE COMMUNICATION ACTION TEAM

One of the highlights of our school is the opportunities our students have to work alongside each other and staff to make authentic change. The Communication Action Team have spent time this term looking at the Department for Education’s Areas of Impact and focussing on Effective Learners. Collaboratively these students developed a statement on how students thrive at Reynella:

At Reynella PS we thrive by being fearless and curious. We set goals and push ourselves to be better. We learn from our mistakes by using our Growth Mindset, showing resilience and working together. We look out for and encourage each other to shine.

Staff will be sharing this with classes next term.

School News

Mid-year Intake 2024

Wellbeing

Canteen News

Can you help?

Volunteers Needed

Our canteen staff would love to speak to any parents or grandparents who would like to consider volunteering.

Jillian (Canteen Manager) and her team are happy to answer any questions you might have and discuss options for days and times you are available to volunteer.

We are very flexible with times: if you can only volunteer for 1 day a fortnight or month, that would be a big help to assist our staff to prepare food for our hungry students.

Fundraising

Fundraising at Reynella PS has contributed to many great things over the years and we'd like to continue to do that.

As the personal commitments of our previous Fundraising Team increase, it's time to find new volunteers and grow our parent helpers list to ensure we 'spread the load'.

Our Fundraising Team have added several events to the school Google Calendar. Please consider helping where you can, to ensure the fundraisers are successful and the work load is shared.

We need help at many times of the day and night and are very flexible with times:

  • during school, after school, in the evening
  • 1/2 hour, an hour, a few hours, a whole day.

There is no obligation to help when we ask for help on the Fundraising Helpers List, if you can't help, just reply with 'I'm unavailable this time'.

Please consider supporting the school in this way and add your name to the 2024 list by:

  • completing the Audiri eForm
  • emailing dl.0379.finance@schools.sa.edu.au
  • texting 0416 905 323
  • phoning 08 8381 1493

If you would like more information on Fundraising at Reynella. please contact Kay.

Finance News

Qkr Issues

Some new  phones are having issues accessing the Qkr app. Qkr technicians are away of this and are working to solve it asap. If you are having issues on your phone, you can access Qkr on your computer.

Click on this link to access Qkr on your computer.

https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/#/home

School Card 2024

If you're a low-income family with children attending a government schools, you can get financial help with school fees, materials and services charges, through the School Card scheme.

If you believe you are eligible, please apply now and DO NOT pay any of your fees until you receive a result from School Card.

Applications for 2024 are now open. Click on this link for more information School Card 2024

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can help with instalment plans, delayed payments, financial assistance, School Card applications and more.

You can talk to Kay or Debbie in Finance, Carly or Karina in the Front Office, your child's class teacher or one of our Leadership Team.

If it's for an event, please make sure your contact us before the last day to pay, so your child doesn't miss out.


After School Sport

Basketball News

Co-ordinator: Mark Bennier

0419 867 389 or mark.bennier@gmail.com

Mark has registered seven Basketball teams to represent Reynella Primary School in 2024, all teams have enough players, but if your child is keen to play, please contact Mark and he may be able to put your child on a waiting list.

DUE NOW

All 2024 registered players should have completed two forms on Audiri forms and arranged payment of their 2024 registration fees. These were due on Friday 8 March.

Fees: either payment of the full 2024 fee, minimum of the $75 per term fee or an Instalment plan set up with our Finance Team. If you have chosen to pay by term, both Term 1 and Term 2 fees are due to be paid in full ($150)

Complete 2 Audiri eForms:

- BASKETBALL PLAYER/PARENT contract 2024

- BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Form 2024

To complete these forms: open Audiri app / Forms (centre bottom) / scroll down until you find the following 2 forms, you need to complete them both with your child/player.

You must be in the Audiri Basketball Group to complete these forms?

How to join the group: open Audiri app / Resources / Groups / Sport - Basketball

Soccer News

Co-ordinator: Courtney Moule

0423 476 528 or cmoule@outlook.com

All families should have received a letter and invoice for each player. The letter includes important information to ensure your child/ren can play next term, please read it carefully.

Payment and 2 Audiri eForms must be completed by Friday 12 April.

Please read the information about registering each player on the FSA website carefully. When registering on Play Football you will be able to apply for a $100 sports voucher if your child has not already used one this year.

DO NOT PAY your Reynella Primary Soccer Registration fee if you are going to use your sports voucher. You must give a copy of the voucher to our Finance Office in hard copy, or email it to DL.0379.FINANCE@SCHOOLS.SA.EDU.AU

You also need to complete 2 Audiri eForms: open Audiri app / Forms (centre bottom) / scroll down until you find the following 2 forms, you need to complete them both with your child/player.

- SOCCER PLAYER/PARENT contract 2024

- SOCCER REGISTRATION Form 2024

Are you in the Audiri Soccer Group?

How to join the group: open Audiri app / Resources / Groups / Sport - Soccer

Communication

Absences from School

If your child will not be attending school for any reason please send a text through at your earliest convenience to the school text number 0416 905 323 so we can record your child’s absence.

If your child is marked as 'unexplained absence' on the Class Roll, you will receive a text asking you to provide an explanation of their absence.

If you are planning an extended absence of 5 days or more for your child, you will need to apply for an exemption. Please see our Front Office staff for more information. We appreciate your support in keeping our students safe!

School Communication

All school communication to parents is via Audiri, SeeSaw or text.

Audiri: To ensure you don't miss important communication relevant to your children, it is essential you have joined ALL groups relevant to your children on Audiri and have your phone notifications turned on (see Fact Sheets below)

SeeSaw: this is how teachers communicate with parents. If you haven't set up your SeeSaw account, please speak to your child's class teacher.

SMS: to ensure you don't miss out on texts, please ensure you notify our Front Office if your mobile number changes. Both parents can be on our SMS data base, please let us know if you'd like to be added.

Important Dates and Information

Important Dates

Last day to Pay or Submit eForms

Please check the google calendar regularly to keep up to date with what's happening at Reynella Primary School.

Community Noticeboard

Leadership Team


PrincipalMichele Russell
Deputy PrincipalAnthony Parina
Senior LeaderNatalie Sarris
Wellbeing LeaderFiona Brown

Reynella Primary School

55 Concord Drive,

Old Reynella, SA 5161

phone 08 8381 1493

SMS 0416 905 323

front office email dl.0379.info@schools.sa.edu.au

finance email dl.0379.finance@schools.sa.edu.au

https://www.facebook.com/Reynella.Primary.School

Reynella OSHC - YMCA

phone 0439 432 722

email reynellaoshc@ymca.org.au