Serviceton South State School

The PBL focus for this week is, ‘We take turns sharing our ideas’. Students will learn how taking turns helps everyone have an opportunity to contribute, be heard and participate in class discussions. Students will practise raising their hand when they have an idea to share, remembering the idea while waiting, and responding when it is their turn.

Science Week - This year the Science week theme is, 'Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all'.

It has been great fun learning about growing new plants from the seed! Students may come home with a bag of seeds to nurture into seedlings sprouts. When this happens they can then plant them in the ground or a pot of rich soil so that the plants can grow into strong food and flower sources. The seeds that we have used for the experiment are for sunflowers and green beans!

Please help your student plant and nurture their seeds so they can learn about growing their own food!

This week we acknowledged Bullying No Way and today students wore the colour purple to further promote conversations about being kind, inclusive and helping others. The colour purple promotes strength, courage and empowerment.

Students also created statements to identify how they can demonstrate kindness, completed a range of activities at breaks and class pledges were made.

Information along with resources can be found at
https://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/bullying-no-way-week/

Next Friday 28 August, our whole school Book Week Parade will be held on the top oval, commencing at 9:15am. We can't wait to see our students and staff dressed up as their favourite book character. Parents and carers are welcome.

Book Week is held next week, Monday 22 - Friday 28 August.
Our students will participate in lots of fun and exciting activities throughout the week in their classrooms and at breaks. We look forward to sharing these with our community.

A reminder to wear the colour PURPLE tomorrow as we acknowledge, 'Bullying No Way'. Keep an eye out in the morning for a special visitor alongside our student council leaders as they welcome students to school.

COLOUR RUN - Thank you for your support!
It’s time to order prizes! 🎁 Thank you to everyone who made our Monty the Monstar Fun Run a huge success - smiles, colour, and fun everywhere! 🌈💛 Huge shoutout to our volunteers, principal, and staff for making it happen.

Prizes time! 🎁 Donations have closed, and prize ordering is now open until tomorrow, Friday 21 August. Login at myprofilepage.com.au to claim up to 5 prizes based on donations received, or donate to a cause. Thank you again for support our school!

Enrolments For Prep 2027
If you have a child born between 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 they are eligible for Prep next year. Please contact our office to collect an enrolment pack or to request it be sent home with your current Serviceton South student.

The final Prep 2027 Open Day will be held on Saturday, 12 September from 9.00am to 11.00am.

SWIMMING REMINDER - All students are expected to participate in the swimming instruction program in Term 4. Learning to swim and learning how to stay safe around water are skills that can benefit children for a lifetime. Please make full payment and return permission forms to the school by the due date.

If you have any questions, please contact the office or your child's teacher.

Year 6 Families - If you have not enrolled your student for high school in 2027, and you live within the Glenala SHS catchment, take this opportunity to complete a school tour next week.