Welcome to McLaren Vale Primary School...

Congratulations

 to our District Athletics Team and Mr Tim Walker for winning the Onkaparinga South District Athletics Day. This is a tremendous achievement for our school, and we are fortunate to have 30 students selected to represent our district in the State Athletics Day at Santos Stadium.

Term 1 is finishing at the same hectic pace that it started with, and term
2 is shaping up to be a busy one as well with:

ANZAC Day activities at school including the unveiling of a commemorative mural created by artist David Parle

District Cross Country - Friday week 2 (4th May)

R-4 Swimming in Week 3 (7th - 11th May)

NAPLAN Tests for students in years 3, 5 & 7 in week 4 (15th, 16th & 17th May)

and a Student Free Day on Monday 21st May for staff to develop their knowledge around the new Australian Curriculum

Kitchen Garden lessons will continue and we are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Carmen Schapel to the position of Kitchen Specialist. Carmen is busy working to get the Kitchen decked out with all of the necessary equipment before lessons commence mid term.

Don't forget – every student is expected to read for a minimum of 10minutes per night as part of our commitment to developing students reading skills and it fits nicely with the aims of the Year of Reading Program.

Regards

Vonnie Dolling (Principal) and Greg Doig (Deputy)