Linden Park Primary School in Adelaide, South Australia | State school

Linden Park Primary School

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8379 2171

Address: 14 Hay Road, Linden Park 5065 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://lindenpkr7.sa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Our Year 7 Student Ambassadors held a beautiful assembly yesterday for Remembrance Day. Many of the classes made poppies which were displayed under the flag poles. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. For the Fallen Laurence Binyon

25.01.2022 Teacher and Teacher Librarian appreciation post. (Never underestimate the power of a good book and a caring adult). PS long post warning! When I was a kid in... year 5 at Linden Park Primary School my Dad passed away and my world collapsed. I was ten. My brother and sister were 13 & 14 and my beautiful Mum, a widow at 42... Our friends, family and school community were amazing and did everything they could to show us they cared - and we felt that love and still do... When I visited my old primary school for work today, I unexpectedly found myself drift back to a beautiful memory that was pivotal during that very sad time. Teachers matter and the powerful impact they (& any caring adults) can have on young people will often stay with a person for a lifetime. Here’s how they helped me... Just after Dad was gone, I felt lost and went inwards - probably the most obvious sign of my grief, given before that, I’m pretty sure I talked (way) too much. School was the only place I could take my mind off the grief and focus on other things for a bit...but the pain was still excruciating. The Teacher Librarian (and my beautiful year 5 teacher Mrs Schemezko) had my back and reached out daily in every (subtle) way they could. The librarian quietly came to me one day and asked if I wanted to lead a new school club called ‘Readers and Story Tellers’ where older children would read to younger children once a week at lunch time. I could choose the books I read and I could stop at any time. At a time when everything I thought I knew about life got thrown up in the air, I really needed a purpose - a joy - an escape. As you all know, when you go through something big, it’s hard to think about anything else. And what I needed back then is exactly what all the young people I see want and need. To know that someone has their back. To have a unique purpose. To have an escape and a place to go that’s straightforward, predictable and makes you feel like you know what you’re doing. To be unconditionally supported and accepted by caring adults. When you have these things, even if everything else is falling apart, you have a chance. A chance to recover. A chance to feel okay when you’re not okay. A chance to feel joy again.... In my hand you’ll see the first story I ever read as a ‘story teller.’ It was ‘The Velveteen Rabbit.’ These two beautiful teacher librarians (Caroline Wilson and Andrea K) enthusiastically found it for me today. Thank you also to Librarian Assistant extraordinaire Dionne for taking this photo. We had a beautiful conversation about how valuable their role is and how many layers there are in a school community and how it all pieces together to benefit the students. Life can be difficult sometimes...but people get you through. I was lucky to have people. I know not everyone does. Sometimes these incredible people know who they are. Often they don’t. So here’s to all those quiet achievers in school libraries, classrooms, canteens, sports lessons, drama, music, language and more who are often a greater source of inspiration and comfort than they’ll ever know or ever get credit for. They are hope and today I thank them, because reading that story and all the stories that followed was where my love of public speaking truly began. Where I got the chance to sit and think about what children might like me to read and how I could make it useful and interesting for them. So thank you Mrs Schemezko and our school librarian (whose name has slipped my mind because of my ageing ). Thank you to all the good eggs out there. Thank you readers for reading (those of you who haven’t fallen asleep yet). And if you’re still here, maybe you can tag someone who changed your life right here because they should know. Love, xx Madhavi Nawana Parker

23.01.2022 We had another AMAZING day for our Colour Fun Run on Tuesday. We want to thank everyone who donated and a special thank you to all our parent volunteers and the community and fundraising committee for making this fun and colourful event run smoothly. The prize winning classes will be announced tomorrow in our school newsletter! Good Luck!

23.01.2022 Our Receptions and Year 1's had a very special Peter Combe concert today. They all had an amazing time singing and dancing to some of their favourite songs.

23.01.2022 The Colour Fun Run Fundraiser is just 10 days away! There are lots of prizes to be won by the classes that raise the most money! Our students will be participating in a two day event at school walking and running laps of the oval, each time they pass the starting point different colours will be squirted on them. We are so excited for this very colourful event and we can't wait to see who wins the awesome prizes. Online donations can be made on QKR... https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/ Choose the ‘Fun Run’ option for each child in your Qkr App. For donors who aren’t currently signed up to QKR follow the steps below: Click on the link: - Click on ‘Sign Up’ and add your email address, name & create a password. Click ‘Accept’ - Click on ‘Add a Child’ to add the student who you are sponsoring with their year level & room number. - Click on ‘Colour Fun Run’ and add donation amount - Click on Cart to add credit card details and finalise payment

22.01.2022 The Colour Fun Run Fundraiser is less than one week away! 2nd and 3rd of November Thank you to all who have already donated, it has been awesome to see donations coming through. We can't wait to see who will win the amazing prizes! ... We look forward to getting colourful next week! Online donations can be made on QKR https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/... Choose the ‘Fun Run’ option for each child in your Qkr App. For donors who aren’t currently signed up to QKR follow the steps below: Click on the link: - Click on ‘Sign Up’ and add your email address, name & create a password. Click ‘Accept’ - Click on ‘Add a Child’ to add the student who you are sponsoring with their year level & room number. - Click on ‘Colour Fun Run’ and add donation amount - Click on Cart to add credit card details and finalise payment

21.01.2022 Chop 4 Change - Wednesday 2nd December The LPPS Chop4Change event is coming up on Wednesday 2nd December (Week 8). We have 7 brave teachers and over 50 students participating in either cutting their hair or shaving their heads for cancer, which is absolutely incredible. We have been blown away by the amazing support. Last week we collected donation tins and have attached a graph showing the amount each team has donated to Childhood Cancer Association up to this point. It has... been awesome to see generous donations across all teams. We are so excited to announce that we now have an online platform up and running. Please feel free to share this link with your networks so that we can really get behind this amazing cause and the people participating in 'The Chop'. You can access the link at: https://ccasn.grassrootz.com/childhood-cancer/chop-4-change Thank you once again for getting behind a cause that means so much to so many.

19.01.2022 We had an AWESOME first day of our Colour Fun Run! We cant wait for tomorrow! Here are a few snaps of the kids (and teachers) have the time of their lives! There is still time to donate to our School Fundraiser! Online donations can be made on QKR... https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/ Choose the ‘Fun Run’ option for each child in your Qkr App. For donors who aren’t currently signed up to QKR follow the steps below: Click on the link: - Click on ‘Sign Up’ and add your email address, name & create a password. Click ‘Accept’ - Click on ‘Add a Child’ to add the student who you are sponsoring with their year level & room number. - Click on ‘Colour Fun Run’ and add donation amount - Click on Cart to add credit card details and finalise payment

16.01.2022 **SCHOOL OPEN** - Monday 23 November Following the South Australian Premier's press conference at 12 noon on Friday 20th November we can confirm that Linden Park Primary School will be OPEN for normal operations on Monday 23rd November 2020.... The Chief Public Health Officer and Police Commissioner announced easing of restrictions in South Australia and that from Monday all schools, preschools and early childhood settings will be open for all students to attend. Please check Skoolbag or the LPPS Website for details of COVID protocols that will be in place on Monday.

16.01.2022 We had BEAUTIFUL weather for our Primary Years Sports Day today. Congratulations to Waite for Winning the Sportsmanship Awards and the Linden Park Sports Day Shield. And Congratulations to the students for winning both the Staff Vs Student Soccer Match and the Relay Race. Well Done!

12.01.2022 Crazy Hair Day for Chop for Change We are encouraging staff and students to join in by supporting the Chop for Change event and wear a "crazy hair" style tomorrow and donate a gold coin. We have been overwhelmed with the amazing generosity of our school community, there is still time to donate, follow the link to make an online donation : https://ccasn.grassrootz.com/childhood-cancer/chop-4-change... Watch this space for pictures of the big day!!

10.01.2022 2020 LPPS Parent Volunteer Award Please vote as the survey closes Wed 2 Dec. Volunteers are so important to help create a supportive environment at school and facilitating students’ performance and the Minister for Education Volunteering Award for Outstanding Service recognises those who make a significant contribution by volunteering. The Linden Park Primary school community nominated 10 parents for the 2020 award and we urge families to vote via Survey Monkey https://www.s...urveymonkey.com/r/ST9Y9PC Although we cannot have our usual volunteer morning tea we would still like to acknowledge all our amazing parent volunteers and our 2020 nominees. Linden Park Primary School Governing Council

09.01.2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers, Unfortunately after a long period, SA has recorded new cases of COVID-19. We would remind all members of the LPPS community of the need to remain vigilant with our efforts to keep everyone safe. Linden Park Primary remains open and learning will continue as normal. Families will be notified immediately if this situation changes.... Parents and Caregivers on school grounds 1. We remind parents/carers to not enter any learning areas or classrooms. 2. When in the school yard please observe the minimum social distance of 1.5 metres by all adults on site, including staff and parents/carers. This is a requirement from SA Health. 3. If you need to collect your child early, please go to the front office and your child will be informed to meet you at the front office. 4. We request that all families leave the yard immediately after the 3:10 end of day siren. Measures to keep students safe 1. Please ensure that students have their individual drink bottles and lunch boxes. 2. We will continue to encourage hygiene practices with all students and all classrooms have hand sanitiser. 3. If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms; fever, flu-like symptoms, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing, sore throat or fatigue, we recommend staying home from school and seeking medical advice. We are taking advice and instructions from SA Health, the Education Department and relevant Government authorities whilst monitoring our school’s situation closely. We will inform you of any developments or changes as soon as practicable. For the latest essential information regarding COVID-19 https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/ LPPS Leadership Team

06.01.2022 The LPPS Chop4Change event is coming up fast on Wednesday 2nd December (Week 8). We have 7 brave teachers and over 70 students participating in either cutting their hair or shaving their heads for cancer, which is absolutely incredible. Please find attached a list of students and teachers involved. Its still not too late to donate. You can access the online payment platform at: https://ccasn.grassrootz.com/childhood-cancer/chop-4-change Every LPPS student can participate on... the day by having crazy hair that day and donating a gold coin to their Year Level Donation Tin on the day! Thank you once again for getting behind a cause that means so much to so many.

01.01.2022 After 4 weeks of fundraising amongst your friends and families, it is time to transfer electronic donations (via QKR) or bringing in funds raised in cash to the Front Office. Please ensure all contributions are transferred by Monday Nov 2nd. The Community and Fundraising Committee and all our registered parent volunteers are getting very excited about our first Colour Fun Run. We have over 300kg of coloured powder ready to go to get our students very colourful. For students w...ho want to avoid the powder, we have coloured zinc sticks for use in the bypass lane. Our Current Top Five Fundraising Classes (in no particular order) are Rooms 10, 11, 14, 22 and 28. Keep up the awesome fundraising efforts, you could help get your class to the top of the list. Online donations can be made on QKR https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/store/ Choose the ‘Fun Run’ option for each child in your Qkr App. For donors who aren’t currently signed up to QKR follow the steps below: Click on the link: - Click on ‘Sign Up’ and add your email address, name & create a password. Click ‘Accept’ - Click on ‘Add a Child’ to add the student who you are sponsoring with their year level & room number. - Click on ‘Colour Fun Run’ and add donation amount - Click on Cart to add credit card details and finalise payment