19 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

On the 15th November, we bade farewell to the Class of 2019 who marked the end of their school career with a graduation dinner at the Quandong Cafe. The evening provided a mix of reflection and celebration in the company of families and teachers who have supported the learning journey of these fine young people. On behalf of those in attendance, I would like to express thanks to Matt Griffiths for staging this event.

This week our senior learners have transitioned to their 2020 classes so they can begin to build the foundations for future growth. These three additional weeks of learning offer our SACE classes an excellent opportunity to prepare for the challenges ahead and provide extra time to complete coursework. We encourage all of our learners to seize this opportunity to get ahead and reduce potential stress and workload issues in 2020.

We are continuing to finalise our staffing for 2020. On this note, I am pleased to confirm that Sarah Bury has won the position of coordinator for Learner Engagement and Curriculum Innovation for next year. I hope to confirm our final staffing for 2020 in the week eight newsletter.

Finally, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the 2020 Foundation class learners who have begun their formal transition to our school. The strong partnership between the Quorn Kindy and Quorn Area School offers continuity of learning for our young learners, thus providing the perfect environment for them to thrive. On behalf of these families, I would like to express sincere thanks to Maggie Kamin, Tegan Miller and Kate Neu for their excellent management of the process.

Andrew Gilsenan-Reed

Subject Report

SAPSASA Cricket

Joel Finlay and Lachlan Holtham represented QAS and the Northern District in the SAPSASA cricket carnival held early in November. The boys had a successful week individually, both taking wickets and scoring runs. The team played four matches winning against the Riverland District, narrowly losing to Yorke Peninsula by 1 run. Also losing to Mid North and Onkaparinga but both of these games were competitive. The boys had a great week, well done Joel and Lachlan.

Results

Day 1: Mid North 6/222 defeated Northern 106
Day 2: Onkaparinga 9/140 defeated Northern 8/105
Day 3: Northern Yorke Peninsula 8/149 defeated Northern 148
Day 4: Northern 8/156 defeated Riverland 144

Overall Individual Results

Joel: 3 wickets and made 82 runs
Lachlan: 3 wickets and made 18 runs

Quorn School Community Library News

Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is a literacy engagement program that was introduced by the Premier in 2004 to:

Encourage students to read more books and enjoy reading

Improve literacy levels.

The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.

We will formally acknowledge these accomplishments at the Primary School Assembly on Week 6, Wednesday 20th November.

Please note due to time constrains, names of PRC participants will be announced and acknowledged. However, teachers will be distributing the certificates or medals to their respective classes shortly after the assembly.

It is with great pleasure to announce the following award winners:

Miscellaneous Reports

School Yearbook

LAST CHANCE - Orders for the 2019 School Yearbook close on Friday 29th November. The cost of the magazine is $30 – an email can be sent to michelle.baker315@schools.sa.edu.au to place your order and your money can be deposited into the school bank account, alternatively you can call into the Finance Office to order and pay for your Yearbook.

Mobile Dental Care

Mobile Dental Care SA will be visiting our site during Week 9 of this term. Can families please return consent forms before the 26th November if you are choosing to participate.

Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon