Hallett Cove East Primary School

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country and we respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs. 

• School Clean Up Australia Day: Wednesday 26th February
• Governing Council AGM: Monday 3rd March
• Swimming Week: Monday 3rd - Friday 7th March
• Harmony Day Special Lunch - Friday 21st March
• Student Free Day: Monday 24th March

Dear Families,

As you know we are deeply committed to developing our students as Effective Learners of literacy and numeracy at Hallett Cove East Primary School. We are also committed to developing in all students, the self-regulation skills and social literacy skills for effective learning.

As an effective learner, in all classrooms and year levels, students are developing their ability to think creatively and act with curiosity in their learning and thinking. Students are encouraged to use their imagination, pose questions and test theories to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Students are connecting what they already know with new learning experiences as they make meaning and deepen understanding of new concepts and problems. When thinking about learning challenges, students are deciding on the best strategies to use in order to figure out, and what might be needed to successfully demonstrate their learning understanding and progress. All students are encouraged to view learning challenges with resilience and a growth mindset whilst developing the skills and behaviours required to handle different learning situations. Learning is a complex and wonderful process and our classrooms are environments full of rich learning opportunities for every student.

Teachers consider each of the domains of an effective learner in their classroom practice and task design to enhance learning experiences for all students.

This term, our staff professional development has focused on practices that support self-regulation in classrooms for every learner. Staff utilise strategies that support students’ readiness to learn, self-regulation skills and positive engagement with the classroom environment. We are very proud of our staff and students in promoting a safe and supportive learning environment for everyone at Hallett Cove East so that learning is done in a calm and productive manner.

Lighthouse Leaders

I would like to congratulate the following year 6 students who have been successful in gaining a Lighthouse Leader position for 2025.

·       Elsie G

·       Macy J

·       Matilda D

·       Lily S

·       Elsha M

·       Hannah M

·       Amelia P

·       Liam M

Each student was able to demonstrate the skills and dispositions required to be a lighthouse leader through written application and interview. Lighthouse Leaders have an important role in supporting the directions of the school and representing the thoughts of all students on schoolwide initiatives, within and beyond the school gate. We would like to congratulate all year six students on gaining their individual leadership position across the school for 2025.

We need you!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our school. We truly appreciate parent contributions to the learning experiences of our students. Please consider joining our school as a volunteer. We would love your support with excursions, sports events, supporting classroom learning and whole school community events. Our next opportunity is the Clean Up Australia Day on Wednesday 26th February from 9am. Please reach out to your child’s class teacher if you are able to assist with this important community event. We love offering our students the chance to impact their wider community. Your support is invaluable. 

With regards

Matthew Chapman

Principal

Dear Hallett Cove East Primary School Families,

We’d like to take a moment to thank all the students who have taken on the important role of Crossing Monitor this year. Their dedication helps ensure that our school community stays safe and secure as we navigate our busy mornings and afternoons. These students have shown great maturity and responsibility, and we are incredibly proud of the leadership they demonstrate every day. Your efforts are truly appreciated, and we thank you for making our school a safer place for everyone.

Swimming Week - Week 6

We are excited to announce that Swimming Week will take place in Week 6 for our Reception to Year 4 students. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to develop water safety skills and improve their swimming abilities. We ask that all forms be returned promptly so we can ensure that everything is ready for the week ahead. 

Effective Learners in Literacy: Focused Instructional Routines

In addition to Swimming Week, we are excited to share that we have begun our explicit literacy routines across the school. These instructional practices are designed to foster effective learners and provide our students with the skills they need to thrive in reading, writing and comprehension. Our teachers are focused on ensuring that each student receives the support they need to become confident and capable learners.

We are seeing fantastic progress as our students engage in this dedicated, structured literacy time, and we’re looking forward to seeing even more growth as the term continues.

Kind regards,

Robyn Physick

Deputy Principal

Congratulations to Lincoln Pedder (50m Butterfly) and Sonny Phipps (50m Breaststroke) who will represent the Southern Valley Swimming team in the State Swimming Championships later this term. Good luck to you both.

Reminder it is only one week until swimming starts for Reception to year 4 students.  Consent  forms must be completed and returned to class teachers. Health Care Forms must be completed in Audiri.

Full payment must be received prior to allowing students to attend and participate. 

If you have not settled your account please forward your remittance as a matter of urgency.   Please call the Business Manager if you are having difficulty settling this account.

Kind Regards

Imelda Jolly

Business Manager

Volunteers are important to our school community. Our canteen relies on help from volunteers to deliver a meal service to our pupils.

To enable us to provide a varied recess and lunch menu offer to our students we really do need your help.   

If you have a spare hour or more we would welcome your support.

Not registered with the school as a volunteer?  Volunteer application packs are available from the front office containing all the information you need to submit your registration as a volunteer...... WE NEED YOU

• Open Mondays only until further notice.

Open every Monday & Wednesday 8:30-9am and 2.45-3:15pm in House 1 - (music) closest to the drop off/pick up zone. Entrance faces Forresters Rd.  

The shop is stocked with a variety of second hand uniform items. The money raised is given back to the school and utilised in fundraising projects.

Remember that if you have any unused uniform items in good clean condition, we'd love to receive them.  They can be left at the office anytime. Thank you.

Qkr App (pronounced quicker) is Hallett Cove East Primary School and Out of School Hours/Vacation Care preferred form of payment. 

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