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Havenlee School Newsletter

Issue 8 - Term 2, Week 6 ----- Friday 2nd June, 2023

Principals Report

National Reconciliation Week -27 May- 3 June 

This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week is:  

Be a voice for Generations 

The theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.  

National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

Havenlee School acknowledges Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians; as individuals, families, communities, organisations and as a nation. We try to facilitate relationships with Aboriginal families to show respect for this journey, to continue to learn more about Aboriginal history, culture and achievements and ultimately enable the best outcomes for their children. 

Arborist 

An Arborist came recently to do tree audit on all the trees in both Havenlee and North Nowra Schools. We have received the subsequent report and as a result will be following up on its recommendations. We have two trees that need to be removed. As a consequence, early next week the sensory playground will be fenced off while arborists are removing a tree. 

Freedom Wheels

Last Friday, 26th May, Freedom Wheels came to our school to present a modified bike to a student and put on a show for some of the students. Wattle, Myrtle and Lilli Pilli classes went up to the hall and enjoyed a visit from a “Dora” character and a "R2-D2" robot. A big thank you to Freedom Wheels for donating the modified bike and putting on the event at the school. Please see below information on Freedom Wheels. 

Intensive Swimming 

Next week will be the last week of the intensive swimming program (it was extended a week due to staff sickness). A letter will be sent home next week providing a new version of the Hydrotherapy timetable which will start in week 8 (12/6). 

Blue Gum Classroom 

The refurbishment of the Blue Gum classroom is finally nearing completion (It has taken over 6 months). It has a new roof, new ceiling, new plaster on walls, new kitchenette, new fans, new air conditioner, new cupboards, new furniture, new bathroom/toilet and fresh paint inside and out.
Due to this, plus several new students arriving this term I have decided to re-arrange some classes and move some students into Blue Gum to utilise this refurbished classroom. Parents/Carers of students that will be affected by the change have been notified. A note will go home next week to confirm the start date of the newly refurbished classroom being used. 

Katrina Eyland

Principal

Havenlee School

Up and Coming Events

Term 2 Week 7

Monday - Hydrotherapy
Tuesday - School Swimming Scheme, P&C Meeting
Wednesday - Hydrotherapy
Thursday - School Swimming Scheme
Friday - 

Term 2 Week 8

Monday - Public Holiday
Tuesday - Hydrotherapy
Wednesday - Hydrotherapy
Thursday - Hydrotherapy
Friday - 

Weeks 7-10- Safe ‘When I use business talk’

In weeks 7-10 of this term the PBL focus is safe and students following safe directions.
Explicit lessons are being taught in classrooms, these include initiating communication, responding to a cue, making a choice between 2, 3 and an array and staying on task.
Using business talk can be demonstrated in morning circle, classroom activities, office jobs, work crews and in assembly.
PBL tickets are given out to students using business talk. 

Student Wellbeing Chat

Winter has arrived and the students at Havenlee are finding ways to keep warm whether they are outside or inside.
Perhaps cheese toasties from Canteen or nuggets and hot chips from Cafe will help? Or the fun we have with our footy tipping competition - go the Blues!

Take care and stay warm.

Julie

HAVENLEE CAFE

            

Havenlee will be running the Havenlee Café every Friday for lunch.

Please send your child's order and money in their communication book.

3 x chicken nuggets                                                        $2.00

6 x chicken nuggets                                                        $4.00

1 x serve chips (with chicken salt)                                $1.50

Tomato sauce                                                                      .50

BBQ sauce                                                                            .50

Chocolate milkshake                                   small  $1.00   large $1.50

Strawberry milkshake                                 small  $1.00   large $1.50