From the Principal: Alistair Williams

The recent Leaders Induction ceremony saw the newest leaders welcomed into the school. This was an excellent ceremony and one in which we heard from our three newest heads of KMSC. They spoke of their vision for their team and the school and talked about the keys to leadership. The Leader of Health and PE, Luke Driver, spoke of the “bravery” these students had to take up the opportunity to lead. He also talked about how this group are the community members we are seeking to build, ones who will put others first. Often within schooling it is easy to focus on the curriculum, what students need to be Above, student council captains: Senior taught, when in reality there are many other Captain Maddison Cundy, Middle Captain key skills that come from attending school; Victoria McKay and Junior Captain resilience, organisation, critical thinking and Mackenzie Neumann. indeed leadership. Inside this newsletter, Heath, Chandler, Opportunities like the KMSC allow students Southwood and Rose team captains. to further develop these skills, under the close guidance and support of teachers. Early Closure Day There are other opportunities for students Week 6 Tuesday 5 March. to develop their skills, one in which every student can participate. During the School dismissed at 2:10pm, buses upcoming Sports Days, we will no doubt depart 2:20pm. witness some supreme sporting accomplishments with many students Teaching staff will be working with running the hundred metres in under 12 colleagues from across the NY seconds and the Open Boys high jump Partnership in Network Learning Groups reaching even higher heights! at various school sites.

Principal’s Report continued: 2018 Highest Achiever in the State These can often be put down to natural talent, but even at Congratulations to 2018 Kadina Memorial High Achiever our level, the students have done the extra work, Nathan Jones who achieved the highest ATAR in the state organised their lives and put themselves through a for an aboriginal student. Nathan will receive his award disciplined program to ensure that they are able to at a National Reconciliation Week ceremony at participate at the highest level. Government House in May.

Whilst it is obvious that these students have developed certain skills, many students will have the chance to participate in the day and improve themselves by contributing in other ways. In recent weeks some of our senior students have put their coaching skills to the test, coaching a class of primary students in an athletic event. Having seen one of these lessons recently, I was thoroughly impressed by the way in which these young people worked together.

In fact, all students who attend the school’s Sports Days have an opportunity to improve themselves, even if it is Governing Council Vacancies just by being a positive role model through supporting Kadina Memorial School’s Governing Council will have their House and friends. some vacancies this year. This is a diverse group that I look forward to seeing many parents at the Sports Days makes policy decisions, assists with future school and know students will put on an excellent display, directions and improvements and guides Executive showing us school is much more than just the curriculum. Leadership. Governing Council is the ‘eyes, ears and voice’ of our school community, meeting twice per term. Southwood Medal – Year 12 Dux The Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 27 We were thrilled Mr Steve Southwood and wife Helyn March, in the Hospitality Centre, 7pm. Below is a joined our Assembly celebrations on Friday. nomination slip which needs to be completed and

The Southwood family has a long history with Kadina returned to the Principal’s PA Paula McKay by Monday Memorial dating back to the establishment of Kadina 18 March, 3.30pm if interested. Memorial ‘High’ School. It’s well-known that a diverse group reflecting all sub- schools leads to innovation, inclusiveness and good We are keen to foster our heritage as it provides a sense governance. of community pride and belonging.

Mr Southwood presented Chloe Martin with the school’s Calendar Dates: highest academic achievement, the 2018 Southwood • Early Closure Day, next week, Tuesday 5 March, Medal, as well as presenting the new Southwood House 2:10pm dismissal, buses depart 2:20pm leaders with their certificates and badges. • R-6 Sports Day, Thursday 7 March • 7-12 Sports Day, Friday 8 March • Adelaide Cup public holiday, Monday 11 March • Pupil Free Day, Tuesday 12 March • Parents & Friends meeting, Wednesday 13 March, staffroom, 7:30pm.

See you at Sports Day!

Alistair Williams Principal

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Sub School News

R-6 Corner Unit News Next week is Sports Day. As the Junior Primary and Years In the Unit we celebrate lots of achievements that for 3-6 sports days can look, sound and feel quite different some are small but for our students can be huge we are sometimes asked ‘why?’ achievements, especially when it has taken lots of The Primary Sports Day has a tabloid approach in the practise to accomplish a task, or they have had to deal morning with points for skill level and competitive events with high sensory needs. in the afternoon. The Junior Primary also has a tabloid approach in the morning with points for participation. Becoming independent at following classroom routines, Experts in both youth sports and child development schedules and daily living skills continues to be agree: children are not ready for competition until they embedded into our Unit programs and is a focus of our are at least 8 years old (around year 3). Before that, they everyday learning. A number of students are very just can't handle the stresses of winning, losing, and being prompt dependent and reliant on an adult to physically measured and scored on their performance. In the early gesture or verbally tell them what needs to be done years physical education is about being active, having fun, next. Our task as educators is to give lots of learning new skills and laying the groundwork for good opportunities for the students to know they can sportsmanship. complete a task independently and have the resilience In Reception to Year Two students’ weekly PE lessons and to keep trying. when playing games in class, these key messages are practised and reinforced. Children involved in Weekly cooking lessons in the Unit provide both the competition too young can find this an unpleasant Junior and Senior class students with some of the skills experience which impacts on their future participation. required to become independent. Being able to hold a That doesn't mean all children are ready for competitive knife and spread butter onto a piece of bread can be a sports once they turn eight. For many, it's not until about struggle for some when they don’t like touching utensils 10 years of age that they grasp some of the nuances or have limited gross motor skills. Lots of time and inherent in competition, for example, it's hard to learn practice goes into achieving this task, which for most that sometimes you lose even when you try your best. people is done without thinking about it. Developmentally, children playing competitively need to have sufficient self-discipline and a good attention span. It’s great to see the smile on their faces when the They need to be mature enough to listen to and respect students have been able to achieve and make the coach/teacher and be able to work effectively with a something on their own, with limited support, and it large group. If a child is super-passionate about soccer but tastes good as well. doesn't have the patience to practise drills over and over, Sandy Mumford they may not be ready for a competitive team. Unit Coordinator By organising the R-6 Sports Day in this way we are providing the best learning experiences for our early years students and building a strong foundation for future active participation. Enjoy the day, don’t forget to wear a hat, apply sunscreen and keep well hydrated – we are all role models. Debbie Terrett Head of R-6

Crows mania

Left, in science we’ve been learning about natural disasters, including bushfires. In this experiment we tested to see how Above, Adelaide Crows players spoke about fairness in quickly materials in sport during their visit to school last week. our home burn.

Middle School News Senior School Goal Setting Is your child using a mobile phone? Top 5 reasons why we should set goals! If the answer is “YES” or “Constantly”…read on! Since 1. Take control of our lives Christmas there are some excited young people who now 2. Get maximum results have their own mobile. Like riding a bike or driving a car, 3. Get laser focus it’s important to understand the rules of the road and the 4. Get motivated mechanics of the transport you are using. 5. Be the best you can be Please discuss with your child what information they give out - this includes personal phone number and other Senior School Staff and Students have identified their personal information that could lead to people pranking goals for Semester 1 2019. Putting our goals in writing or bullying due to oversharing. Accept friendship and talking about them, keeping them in our everyday requests only from people you KNOW and TRUST. Talk vision helps to keep us motivated and on track. with your child about how people like to send on What are your family goals for this term? information, and that prior to posting something ask, Write them down – Make them happen! would you like it passed on to others?

Speak with your child about protecting their “brand”, treat the phone like a wallet and keep it secure at all times. Talk about the power of words and how they can hurt to the core. Have a conversation about your expectations of them when they are speaking with their friends and others their age, link it to your family values.

Being a teen is one of the most stressful times, we all know. We adults have all been there, the obvious difference being most of us did not have the power (both positive and negative) of a mobile phone with apps and internet into the cyber world.

Students of today worship social media, connecting themselves to their tribe 24/7. What is important is that kids need to know that what they WRITE or POST stays on someone’s screen and then in their mind, ultimately affecting their mental health.

As adults and family members it is our job to have the tough, but kind conversations around how to engage with media in a way that reduces the risk of embarrassment and exclusion.

Each year our school has a visit from the South Australian Police outlining to students ways to keep themselves safe according to the law. Stay tuned for the date! Robyn Paterson Middle School Wellbeing Leader

Real Wired Child with Michael Carr-Gregg

More than 100 parents and grandparents attended the Real Wired Child workshop by well-known psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg on Tuesday night. Research shows too much digital time affects mental and physical health, resulting in less sleep and addictive behaviour. Families are urged to stay in tune with technology and know what children are accessing.

To oversee your child’s online activities download the app www.familyzone.com.au Thankyou to the NY Partnership for hosting this event. More parent workshops are planned this year, which will be promoted through the newsletter.

Literacy News

An Anthology of Un-kept Secrets Literacy Pro Reading Words Challenge Middle School Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander How many words can Kadina Memorial School primary students at Kadina Memorial School were involved in a students read before the end of Term 1? It’s easy to literacy opportunity looking at life from a young person’s participate by borrowing a Lexile book and reading it. perspective. Students were involved in creative Complete the quiz, with the word count automatically workshops which were conducted by Sally Hardy, an added to the school’s word tally. Students in 6ME have award winning Australian playwright. By participating in made a great start! the workshops, students uncovered the often secret feelings of people their own age. They discovered that no matter how different we may appear to be, everyone has similar feelings of love, fear and hope.

Sally will now use these anonymous feelings to write a children’s book, ‘An Anthology of Un-kept Secrets’, which will be launched at the DreamBIG Festival. Plans are already being made for Kadina Memorial School students Library News: Hundreds of favourite book titles to attend Sally’s book launch at the end of May. were shared during Library Lovers Week recently creating a heartfelt display! Maddy Orr ‘I really enjoyed the workshop because you were able to express your feelings and no one knew whose feeling it was. It was interesting to hear kids from other schools felt the same as me.’

Charlie Jones ‘I thought the workshop was fun and a great way to express yourself. Acting out our feelings in groups was cool and a different way to show different feelings.’ Book Fair: Students will have an opportunity to browse and purchase titles at a Book Fair in Week 9. There is no Luke Poole obligation to buy books at this event. This means there will be no Scholastic Book Club this term. . ‘I thought the workshops were lots of fun. It was great to be around others and find out that I’m not the only one with some sad feelings.’

Meeya Dobie ‘The favourite part of the day was making plays in small groups. These plays were expressing different feelings that we had discovered in the morning workshop.’ Janine McKay Aboriginal Education teacher

Above, students act out their emotions in a series of short plays.

School News

South Australian Aboriginal Sports KMSC Training Day Training Academy (SAASTA Connect 2019) Student Council members enjoyed a training day learning This year a group of ten Year 9 ATSI students from Kadina about their new responsibilities, how to run meetings, Memorial School is taking part in the SAASTA Connect elect leadership positions and participate in team program. building activities.

Participants are: Rachel Bones, Kytanna Buckskin, Kalirah The Junior KMSC met at school, while the Middle and Buckskin, Candi Jessop, Emarli Raymond, Tracy Agius, Senior students travelled to the Wallaroo Sailing Club. Cheylen Wanganeen, Tyrese Wanganeen, Dion Buza and Derrick Webb. We thank everyone involved in making this a fun,

The Year 9 students travel to Central Yorke School on a enjoyable and informative day. Tuesday each week to participate in the SAASTA Connect program.

This is to prepare students for SAASTA where we have five students involved this year - Trish Drover, Tiana Rogers, Tanisha Bosworth, Kianna Pepall and Joyce Webb.

Kadina has three representatives in the SAASTA Elite Netball Academy: Chloe Jenkins, Cody Howell and Mackenzie Weltman, while Joyce Webb has been selected in the SAASTA Elite Football Academy.

2019 is the first year Kadina students have taken part in the SAASTA Connect program which aims to help students to learn about culture, sport, health and wellbeing and Aboriginal history.

The team’s first excursion was to Point Pearce School to take part in a visit from the AFL Indigenous All Stars.

Students enjoyed the event with Kadina’s Cheylen and Tyrese Wanganeen proudly ‘Welcoming to Country’ the All Stars.

Players present were , , Jeffrey Garlett, , , , , Cameron Ellis-Yolmen, , and Wayne Milera, just to name a few. Nigel Raymond Aboriginal Community Education Officer

Sub School News

‘From little things big things grow!’ Welcome new staff We have been extremely impressed with how well our Two new faces have joined our staff. Deb Nye will work youngest cohort have settled into school life. closely with students and staff and in the primary world. Mary-Jayne Hickman will teach science and agriculture They’ve been busy learning routines, deciphering words, in middle and senior school. numbers, instructions, and navigating social time.

Here are a few photos taken recently of their learning, from making ‘getting to know you’ faces to understanding the world around them through the natural environment.

Japanese Homestay Kadina Memorial has had a long history of hosting high school students from Meidai High School in Tokyo. The two-week homestay program provides these students with an experience of Australian way of life in a country setting. If your family is interested in hosting a student please register your interest by emailing the principal’s PA, Paula McKay, on [email protected] or phone 8821 0100 by Friday 30 March, 3pm.

Save the Date: Forums for parents of children & young people with a disability Parents and carers of children and young people with disability are invited to attend a number of events this year.

Above, students from Miss Daly’s Reception class create These events provide families with an opportunity to be their ‘faces’ during Mrs Chamberlain’s HASS lesson. engaged in discussions and workshops and hear from keynote speakers about the services, policies and support available for children and students with disability, regardless of their setting. Forums Dates: Friday 22 March & Friday 21 June, 9.30am-2pm Location: Special Education Resource Unit, Fulham Gardens Primary School Performing Arts and Media Centre, 72A Marlborough Street, Henley Beach Conference Location: Adelaide Hilton, Victoria Square Date: Wednesday 25 September Registration and program details will be available closer to the dates.

Above, 1DA and 1TM students visited the school farm For more information contact Project Manager Liz looking for ‘Living Things’, which led them to the sheep. Barber on 8226 1063.

2019 House Captains

Back row, Senior Girl Vice Captain Faith Scholes, Back row, Senior Girl Vice Captain Montana Briggs, Senior Senior Boy Vice Captain Jamie Wharton, Senior Girl Boy Vice Captain Jordan Taylor, Senior Girl Captain Sydney Captain Roxy Cooper, Senior Boy Captain Ben Wigzell and Senior Boy Captain Bayden Stanley. Russack. Second, Middle Girl Vice Captain Skyler Second, Middle Girl Vice Captain Alexa Mill, Middle Boy Smith, Middle Boy Vice Captain Tom Loveridge, Vice Captain Lucas Schmidt, Middle Girl Captain Kayleigh Middle Girl Captain Hayley Lockwood, Middle Boy May, Middle Boy Captain Riley Beech. Captain Kyan Johns. Front, Primary Girl Vice Captain Front, Primary Girl Vice Captain Tiffany Harris, Primary Boy Molly Daniel, Primary Boy Vice Captain Bailon Rodda, Vice Captain Christopher Grantham, Primary Girl Captain Primary Girl Captain Sydney Lockwood, Primary Boy Sophie May and Primary Boy Captain Jayden Hank. Captain Josh Bull.

Due to the extreme hot weather this week we were forced to move some of our Sports Day events to ensure the safety of students. Thanks for your understanding in this matter. If you would like to discuss this further please contact the school

Our revised schedule is now:

Monday 4 March, Week 6 100m trials – Years 3 – 9

Tuesday 5 March, Week 6 Triple Jump competition - U13 – Open

Wednesday 6 March, Week 6 1500m – U15/Open

Thursday 7 March, Week 6 R-6 Sports Day

Friday 8 March, Week 6 7-12 Sports Day

2019 House Captains

Back row, Heath Senior Girl Vice Captain Mikaela Borg, Back row, Chandler Senior Girl Vice Captain Mackenzie Senior Boy Vice Captain Mitchell Steer, Senior Girl Weltman, Senior Boy Vice Captain Brock Thomson, Captain Britt Herbert, Senior Boy Captain Lachlan Jones. Senior Girl Captain Jodie Price, Senior Boy Captain Ryley Paulson. Second, Middle Girl Vice Captain Second, Middle Vice Captain Georgia McKay, Middle Girl Captain Stephanie Davidson, Middle Boy Vice Captain Saraya Mercer, Middle Girl Captain Lucy Bussenschutt, Jake Rawlinson, Middle Boy Captain William McKay. Middle Boy Vice Captain Matthew Crosby, Middle Boy Front, Primary Girl Vice Captain Lucy Bettess, Primary Captain Connor Knight. Front, Primary Girl Vice Captain Miley Bussenschutt, Primary Boy Vice Captain Boy Vice Captain Brooklyn Wood, Primary Girl Captain Grace Schilling, Primary Boy Captain Harry Franz. Jasper Dennett, Primary Boy Captain Tex Neumann, Primary Girl Captain Mackenzie Neumann. Sports Day Facts – did you know? Where did our sporting House names originate? The Kadina Primary and Kadina Memorial High Schools’ Amalgamation Committee felt strongly the sporting tradition of both sites should be retained. Each had four sporting houses, KPS had Heath, Crosby, Ferguson and Rose, while KMHS had Southwood, Chandler, Holder and Roach. The decision was made to keep two houses from each school, with the heritage representing the geographical locations of our students. 1. Heath was named after Les (Larry) Heath, a well-known Barunga-Willamulka farmer, who ran a successful rural supplies and hardware business in Kadina. He was a Member of State Parliament in 1957 at the time of his death and remembered as a generous community person. 2. Rose was named after Mrs Mavis Rose (nee Martin), a dedicated and committed supporter of former Kadina Primary School’s various committees and events spanning decades. 3. Southwood is in honour of Dr Albert Ray Southwood who moved to the district with his family in 1895. He enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps, studied medicine at the highest levels, and established a private practice in Adelaide. In World War II he became Deputy Director of Medical Services, 4th Military District with the rank of Colonel. In 1924 he donated the Southwood medal to Kadina Memorial High School celebrating country education. 4. Chandler is named after Mr Alfred Chandler, a local carpenter and hardware store owner in Wallaroo. He was a respected family and community person who also served as Mayor of Wallaroo in the mid 1920’s. Sports News

Year 10 T20 Knock Out Cricket On Friday 15 February, the Year 10 boys travelled to Port Pirie to compete against Whyalla High School in Round 1 of the T20 Knockout Cricket competition.

Whyalla won the toss and chose to bat first at Globe oval.

A fantastic bowling and fielding display saw Whyalla bowled out for 89 in the 15th over. Dylan Branford took 5/18 and Toby Glasson 4/10 to lead the charge in a dominant display.

In reply Will Neumann made the most of some early dropped catches to score 48 with the bat, alongside Toby Glasson with 37. This meant the two openers chased down the runs without the loss of a wicket. The team will now play Round 2 in Adelaide against some tough specialised cricket schools. Keep your eyes on upcoming newsletters to see how they go. Patrick Keane

Canteen News & Notices

Canteen News Decision Making Committee IMPORTANT Canteen information for Sports Day The Kadina Memorial School Decision Making ** Please note - FOOD and DRINKS will be served from the Committee is a representative committee consisting of ANZAC building (same as last year), behind the HOUSE staff, students and parents who meet each fortnight. teams. The next DMC is scheduled next week, Monday 4 **There is a SPECIAL Sports Day menu on each of the March, 5pm in the Staff Room. Sports Days. The normal Canteen Menu is not available if you are involved in Sports Day. Proposals tabled for consideration: We have our Annual Sports Days, coming up next week Proposal: Kadina Concert Band on Thursday 7 March and Friday 8 March. Like last year, Date: Every Tuesday, 2pm-3pm our wonderful staff and volunteers at the canteen will sell Proposer: Dominic Meehan food and drinks on the day in the ANZAC Canteen. Please read the following to understand how it will proceed, so Proposal: Kernewek Lowender we don’t have any starving children and they get all the Date: Friday 17 May and Saturday 18 May energy they need to have a successful Sports Day. Please Proposer: Ben Graefe note the KMS School Canteen will still be open for the rest of the school, as per a normal day. A coffee van will be Proposal: 5/6 Choir Assessment onsite both days. Date: Thursday 11 April Proposer: Ben Graefe R-6 Sports Day: Thursday 7 March

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED VIA QKR SPORTS DAY MENU OR CLASS CANTEEN BOX BY FRIDAY 1 MARCH Community Notices Families and friends can still purchase food and drink Rocky River ‘Riters Laura Literary Awards: Poetry and from the ANZAC building CANTEEN from 9am-1.30pm. (Yr Prose, sections for Junior Primary (5-8 yrs), Junior (9-12 7-12 use normal School Canteen only) yrs), Young Adult (13-18 yrs), and Open. Download an **Our restricted Sports Day Menu is available on Qkr. entry form from rockyriverriters.club or contact the Please select “SPORTS DAY MENU”. Teachers will direct Awards coordinator on 8636 2491. students at their allocated lunch time.

7-12 Sport Day: Friday 8 March PLEASE NOTE that QKR should not be used on this day for Yr 7-12 Students, families and friends, can purchase food and drink from the ANZAC building Canteen from 9am- 1.30pm. PLEASE NOTE- There are no preorders for this day. (Rec-6 use normal School Canteen only).

We appreciate any help if you are available on the day. We need helpers from 11am – 1pm. Thank you to those who continue to volunteer in our school and community. We really appreciate your help and valued support.

**If Sports day is cancelled and rescheduled the following week, all preorders will be held for then. If there are any adjustments, cancellations or queries, please ring Vicki direct on 0419 866 471.

Thanks, Vicki, Annie, Jeanette, Amelia and all our wonderful Volunteers at Canteen.

Communi ty News

Bute Netball Club: We are seeking players for the 2019 netball season for Net-Set-Go, H Grade and G Grade. Please contact President Beck Crosby on mobile 0438 626 469 or email [email protected] Copper Coast Table Tennis Club: Seeking junior and senior players to play in the winter season, starting Wednesday 27 March. If interested there are free come’n’try nights on Wednesday 6, 13 and 20 March at the Showground Pavilion, 7pm. Enquiries to Owen 0408 213 746. Wallaroo Football Club Juniors: Sausage Sizzle and first training, Thursday 7 March, 5:00pm (Senior Colts, Junior Colts, Under 12s and Under 10s). Sausage Sizzle provided for players, gold coin donation for non players. Online registrations open - please see Wallaroo Football Club Facebook page for link or email [email protected] Kadina Football Club: Senior Colts, training Tues/Thurs 5:30 pm, Coach Gregg Clarke; Junior Colts Tues/Thurs 4:30pm, Coach Will Schultz; U12’s and U10’s,Thursday 14 March, 4pm, U12’s Rob Harris and U10’s John Day; Auskick to be advised. Enquiries to Michael Glasson on 0448 049 417.

Scan QR Code to go to website Calendar TERM 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2019 4th March 5th March 6th March 7th March 8th March Week 6 100m trials – yrs 3-9 Stage 2 Kayak Prac, L3&4 House meetings, 12:15pm Triple Jump comp, U13-Open 1,500m – U15/Open 7-12 Sports Day Early Closure, 2:10pm, buses R-6 Sports Day DMC, 5pm 2:20pm KMS GIJ rehearsal travel to CHS, 4:30-7pm 11th March 12th March 13th March 14th March 15th March Week Positive Partnership Workshop (R-6 Reserve Sports Day) (7-12 reserve Sports Day) 7 ADELAIDE CUP PUPIL FREE DAY Yr 8 Immunisations, L1-4 PUBLIC HOLIDAY ‘Smart Earnings’, Year 10 NEWSLETTER Bully No Way Day

Parents & Friends meeting, Ag Mtg, 3:30pm staffroom 7:30pm

Principal: Alistair Williams To inform KMS that your child/children

Doswell Terrace (PO Box 346) are absent or late with reason: KADINA SA 5554 Phone: 8821 0100 1. Phone: 8821 0100 Fax: 8821 1058 2. Text: 0437 010 328 with name and class [email protected] 3. E-mail: [email protected], or www.kms.sa.edu.au 4. Write and sign a note in your child/ren’s diary.

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