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Annesley News Issue 237

Sounds-Write Accredited School – Silver Award

Annesley is leading the way in South Australia with the implementation of Sounds-Write, an evidence-based phonics program. We are proud to have just attained a Sounds-Write Silver Award as part of the Sounds-Write Schools Accreditation Program. This Silver Award recognises the strong leadership in phonics teaching across our school. It acknowledges that the program is delivered to a high standard across our learning spaces and highlights our commitment to continually improving our practice for the best outcomes for our students. And, yes we will be working towards our Gold Accreditation Award next!

We acknowledge the work of the Annesley Team—our class teachers and Personalised Learning Educators—for their commitment to delivering this program. Special thanks must go to Steph Bates (Coordinator of Literacy and Numeracy), Gail Millar-Luke (Coordinator of Personalised Learning), and Sallyanne Probert (Personalised Learning Teacher).

If you’d like to learn more, please visit the Sounds-Write website and follow this link for additional information for parents.

https://sounds-write.co.uk/support-for-parents-and-carers/

Sounds-Write – Annesley

Meet Cameron!

ELC – Grevillea News

For the last fortnight the Grevillea room has housed chickens from Henny Penny Hatching! We received 2 chicks and an incubator full of eggs. Over the 2 weeks we watched the chicks grow and the eggs “pip”. We observed wet baby chickens hatching from the eggs who soon become fluffy and confident enough to enter the pen. We’re exploring How the World Works through change. Our line of inquiry is “changes in nature” the perfect start off point for exploring lifecycles!

We investigated questions such as:

“Why does the chicken stay in the egg?” – Alice
“Are they trying to fly?” – Ellie
“Chickens don’t fly…well, I’ve never seen one anyway” – Leo
“Why did it hatch out of the egg?” – Theo
“How do they hatch?” – Artie
“Where do they come from?” – Alby
“Why did a black chicken hatch from a white egg?” – Zoe

This week in Art class with Sarah Walsh, students have been immersed in the creative process of crafting beautiful decoupage terracotta pots. This engaging co-curricular activity has given everyone the opportunity to unleash their creativity by designing and decorating unique, one-of-a-kind pots. From crafting vibrant patterns to cutting and gluing, each student has created a personal masterpiece. It’s been an enjoyable and hands-on experience.

As part of our Performing Arts Program at Annesley, students are given the opportunity to view live performance. Our Year 3 students went to the Fringe on Thursday to deepen their understanding of their transdisciplinary inquiry into ‘People can express their unique voice through the arts’.

The students attended a performance called Mission to the Moon at Gluttony to allow students the opportunity to view a live performing arts production and it was an excellent provocation for upcoming learning. In Term 2 students will be devising their own productions and performing them in front of an informal audience as part of their learning in base rooms and Performing Arts. Next week they will be developing their skills in responding to performance and explaining how the elements of drama are used. One lucky and courageous student even took the opportunity to be a part of the show!

Across the school we reflected on the meaning of Harmony Day and the importance of inclusion and belonging for people of all cultures.

Chloe, Jamie, Dylan and Adelaide and Edie from Base 2 Katie/Millie sharing their Harmony Day logos and designs.

This morning, as part of Harmony Day, some of the Base 4 and 5 classes came together to celebrate diversity and equality across the school. The students collaborated to create vibrant mosaic tiles, each one representing the theme of Belonging at Annesley. With lovely drawings, and thoughtful designs, the tiles symbolised the uniqueness and unity of the school community.

In Base 4, the children have been busy drafting, editing, and publishing their very own newspaper reports about their experiences during Swimming Week. Throughout the process, they’ve learned the importance of incorporating specific features to engage the reader, such as attention-grabbing headlines, clear structure, and descriptive language.

Their dedication to improving their writing skills has been impressive, and they’ve shown great perseverance in refining their reports. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and the creativity they’ve demonstrated in producing such fantastic pieces. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for them to develop both their writing abilities and their confidence in sharing their experiences with others.

The countdown is on – Musical Bingo is just over two weeks away!

Our theme this time is Artists, Bands & Fans, so get ready to dress up as your favourite artist, a legendary band, or simply come as a die-hard fan in your best concert outfit! Whether you go all out or keep it casual, it’s all about having fun.

Need some outfit inspiration? Here’s some to get you started: Link to Inspo!

And here’s a little something to get you excited: teaser of what’s to come!

Haven’t booked your tickets yet? Don’t wait! Secure yours now and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughs, and an easy-to-play game that guarantees a great time.

Watch this space as the raffle will be live prior to the event for you with some amazing prizes to be won!

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See you there!

Love the APA

We ask our families to refrain from undertaking U-turns on Rose Terrace when bringing your child to school or collecting them at the end of the day. It is unlawful to do a U-turn over the yellow barriers on the road and a safety concern during peak times for our community along Rose Terrace during these busy times.

A reminder to all families that if you have younger children that you have not yet submitted an application form for, that it can be done via this link: https://enrol.annesley.sa.edu.au/application-for-admission/start

An application must be submitted in order for a child to be considered for a place.

If you are not sure if you have submitted an application and wish to check, or for any other questions, please contact Laura in the Student Enrolments Office on 8422 2211 or email enrolments@annesley.sa.edu.au

Through recent engagement with the Unley Council, they have confirmed guidelines for our community to follow when using the Kiss & Drop zone. Drivers must remain within 3 metres of their car in this zone and can only remain stopped for 2 minutes. If a driver moves further than 3 metres away, the 2-minute period no longer applies. We have had regular inspections from Unley Council of this zone recently. We ask our community members to adhere to these guidelines to avoid getting fined, and to keep our Kiss & Drop zone functioning effectively.

A reminder to Primary families that supervision for our students is provided from 8.30am on school grounds. Prior to this time, students are not to be left onsite without an adult family member. Our Before School OSHC Service is available to families requiring early supervision from 7.30am to 8.30am. Similarly, staff supervision is provided after school until 3.45pm. OSHC is available to families needing care after school until 6pm.

Calling all families to donate gently used Annesley uniforms to Unify, our student-led pop-up shop for second-hand uniforms. Your contribution not only promotes sustainability but also helps support many of the school’s initiatives. Your ongoing participation is greatly appreciated and contributes to the continued success of our school community. Donations can be left in the Unify tub located in the Front Office.

Our Bouncing Bean Café and Unify Second-Hand store are open at the following times each week:

Before School: 8.15am – 9am, Everyday
Morning Break: 11.05am – 11.45am, Everyday
Wednesday Afternoons: 3pm – 4pm

Wednesday 26 March: Chapel

Friday 28 March: Harmony Day

Friday 28 March: Year 1, Tree Climb Excursion

Monday 31 March: Year 4 Quest – Surf Life Saving

Monday 31 March: Student Leaders, National Young Leaders Day

Monday 31 March: Reception, Celebration of Learning

Tuesday 1 April: Reception, Celebration of Learning

Wednesday 2 April: Year 2, Celebration of Learning

Wednesday 2 April: Assembly

Thursday 3 April: Reception, Celebration of Learning

Thursday 3 April: ELC orientations

Friday 4 April: Reception, Celebration of Learning

Saturday 5 April: Musical Bingo – Parents Only Night

Our website now has a volunteering page under the Community Tab that outlines clearly the process we require our family members to follow to volunteer at Annesley. This process meets legislative requirements in order to keep our children and volunteers safe at Annesley. See more here.