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. 

• Last Day of Term 1 & Early Dismissal: Friday 11th April
• First Day of Term 2: Monday 28th April
• Japanese Cultural Day: Tuesday 29th April (more information to come)

Dear Families

We have had a very busy and productive term of learning and fun at Hallett Cove East PS. It is hard to believe we are at the end of term one already! Our staff have been busy with some high-quality professional learning which we wanted to share with you.

Professional Development – Student Free Day

Last week at our student free day, staff participated in training on crisis prevention and de-escalation. This training links really strongly with our focus on developing effective learners with the skills and capabilities to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The training is an important step in ensuring our school environment is a safe and supportive one for everyone and that our staff is equipped with skills to recognise early warning signs of escalating behaviour and effectively manage potentially challenging situations as they develop. The training was very practical as staff had a go at techniques to de-escalate challenging situations and thereby preventing conflicts from escalating. By implementing the crisis prevention training, we aim to enhance whole school safety and promote a positive culture, ultimately contributing to a harmonious and productive learning environment.

Professional Development – Thinking Maths

One of the key professional development initiatives we have embraced as a school is 'Thinking Maths.' A number of our staff are undertaking Mathematics professional learning offsite, through the department’s Orbis facility and then sharing their learning with all staff through staff and team meetings. Thinking Maths is designed to deepen teachers' understanding of high-quality teaching and learning of mathematical concepts and enhance teachers' ability to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. We are committed to supporting professional growth of our staff by ensuring that they are equipped with evidence-based pedagogical approaches and resources to enable our students to learn, grow and thrive mathematically.

As this is the last newsletter before school holidays, I would like to take the opportunity to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday break. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school, ready for term 2. 

With regards

Matthew Chapman

Principal

Dear HCEPS school community,

In a wonderful initiative to promote effective learning and student agency, our reception students from 7E recently visited Karrara Preschool to explore a nature play area designed by the preschool's own students. This visit provided an inspiring opportunity for our young learners to engage with their peers and witness the impact of creativity and collaboration in a natural setting.

The nature play area at Karrara Preschool is a remarkable example of student agency in action. Designed by the students themselves, it features natural elements like logs that encourage exploration and play. Our reception students were excited to experience this imaginative space, which fosters a connection with the environment and promotes outdoor learning.

During the visit, our students connected with the mid-year reception cohort at Karrara, engaging in activities that fostered effective learning. It highlighted the importance of community collaboration and the endless possibilities that arise when young minds are given the freedom to explore and create in nature.

We look forward to more such enriching experiences that not only broaden our students' horizons but also strengthen their capacity as effective learners and active participants in their educational journey.

As we approach the end of the term 2 I would like to wish everyone a safe holiday break.

Kind regards,

Robyn Physick

Deputy Principal

The Resilience Project are excited to announce the upcoming Connected Parenting Webinar (with other schools) with Lael Stone on Monday 12th May, 6:30-7:45pm (75 minutes) AEST. 

What will be delivered: Grounded in the latest research, this 75-minute workshop provides parents and carers with practical strategies to raise resilient children.  Lael Stone, will discuss how to: ​​​​​​

• Build stronger connections with your children.
• Support them through challenging and frustrating situations.
• Create a culture of cooperation in simple ways.
• Manage your own triggers as a parent.
• Understand and support big emotions in a way that helps children become emotionally resilient. 
  
  

About Lael Stone: Lael Stone is an author, TEDx speaker, counsellor and parenting educator who specialises in navigating trauma and disconnection in families. She has spent the better part of two decades working with families, as well as running programs in secondary schools about relationships and wellbeing. She is a mother of three adult children and the co-founder of Woodline Primary School – a new innovative school focused on supporting emotional intelligence in children.

Please see the flyer attached or register via the link below.

https://forms.theresilienceproject.com.au/single-event-confirmation/?event_id=419124

Kind Regards, 

Ellie Burford

PLEASE PAY YOUR INCURSION/EXCURSION LEVY ACCOUNTS

We have a whole school incursion event on the first Tuesday of Term 2.

Please assist our very busy finance office by ensuring you have paid your incursion/excursion levy to ensure your child/ren can participate in the fun activities.

Kind Regards

Imelda Jolly

Business Manager

Lights. Camera. Trivia!🎞️🎬🎥

Get ready for our 2025 Trivia Night - with our amazing trivia host Justin, back for another year. ✨

Theme: Movie Magic – Dress as your favourite movie, character, actor, or scene! Whether you're channelling Hollywood royalty, a beloved superhero, or a classic movie, it’s your time to shine. 🌟

The paparazzi will be on hand to snap you as you walk the red carpet, so strike a pose! 📸

Prizes and bragging rights await the best-dressed table and the ultimate trivia champions! 🏆

Amazing raffles, silent auction and door prizes to be won! 💎

Date: 24 May 2025 Time: 6:30 pm for 7pm start Cost: $180 per table - up to 10 people per table. Location: HCEPS school pavilion

Back by popular demand, delicious dessert platters will be provided by Once Upon A Pie for each table. 

This year we have larger tables so you can fit all your BYO snacks and drinks, and a pizza deal will be once again available to order via Karrara Pizza on the night! 🍕🍿🍾

Get your table together and book now! Open to parents, guardians, friends and the wider community - but adults only.

https://events.humanitix.com/hceps-trivia-night-2025

Any questions please email Amy at hcepsfundraising@gmail.com

Big thanks to our event sponsors:

Esteem Active, Kat Szatkowska - Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, Once Upon A Pie, Harcourts Plus, Chatime Hallett Cove, Kaisercraft, Karrara Pizza, Event Cinemas, Down South Party Hire, Amazing co and many more to come

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 pupils 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. 

Please click for more details Qkr App

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