Dear Families,
It has been a big week for staff and students with the External School Review taking place. We welcomed Katherine Holman and Rebecca Read to our school to showcase our programs and student learning. They met with varied groups of students, parents and staff to ask them questions about the effectiveness of the school’s planning and teaching processes. We are very proud of all of our community. Katherine and Rebecca commented on our student’s abilities to articulate their understanding of their own learning, the involvement of the parent community and the high level of collaboration between staff. Results will be published and shared with the community early next term.
The Department has released another update for the Transition of Year 7 to High School next year. Please find details below about a focus on your child’s learning and the benefits of a High School setting for specialist teachers and resources.
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Congratulations to our two Pedal Prix teams who competed in the Australian HPV Super Series at Tailem Bend. Our teams placed 10th and 31st overall after the 6 hours of racing. What an incredible achievement!
On Wednesday our girl’s Netball team participated in the first round of School Sport SA Netball Knockout competitions. Our team was unsuccessful against Clapham PS in the first game, but won in the second against Calvary Lutheran. Congratulations to the players and thank you to the volunteers and families for their support.
On Thursday our students from Reception to Year 3 attended the Dream Big Festival at the Festival Centre. All students saw a stage version of Alison Lester’s ‘Magic Beach’. After the play the R-2 students participated in a Silent Disco and the Year 3 students visited the SA Museum. Thank you to all the volunteers who went along with our students.
Today Happy Valley Primary hosted Round 1 of the School Sport SA Girl’s Football Knockout. HVPS successfully defeated Braeview in the first game and were defeated by Flagstaff Hill in the second. Thanks to our players, Mr Carter, OSHC and parents for supporting our students.
Please remember to check in via QR codes when attending Out of School Hours Sport. Have a great weekend!
This Sunday, 20 May our school is having a Working Bee. Please come along if you are free between 12pm and 2pm for a general clean up including the Million Trees Forest.
Kind regards,
Paul and Anthea
