Hello Friends

Hasn’t it been wonderful to see some warm weather over the last couple of days albeit it, intermittent. The first signs of spring are certainly amongst us.

Playground Works

I am excited to advise that the playground construction works are well underway and there is progress being made on a daily basis. The timeline for completion looks to be approximately three weeks away. We are hoping for favourable weather to allow the project to be completed on time. It has been wonderful to see the students standing and sitting around the temporary fencing at recess and lunchtime watching the works go ahead with smiles on their faces.

Board Talk

And our last School Board meeting which was held on Wednesday 7 August, the final prototypes for uniforms were discussed. These are currently on display in the office area and once we have had final discussions with our uniform supplier we will place these in the courtyard to let families know what our uniform will look like. I will keep you informed as to the date of availability of when our new uniforms will be available in stock. This is an exciting development for our school.

Sporting Successes

Christ the King School has achieved some great sporting successes over the last couple of weeks.

We had our Yr 3 to 6 students compete in the SACPSSA Cross Country carnival last week and many of our students finished in the top 10 of their races. They raced across a 2.3 km track at the Adelaide parklands. A mighty well done to all our competitors in this carnival.

Our Yr 6 students also competed in the SAPSASA basketball competition last week and both of our teams achieved success. The Girls team has qualified to return to the finals of the SAPSASA competition in October this year. Well done to all of our basketball players representing our school so well.

Quiz Night

Our Parents and Friends Quiz Night is fast approaching and happens on 24 August. There are still tickets available, so make the most of this opportunity. There are some great prizes on offer and the night is always so much fun. Looking forward to seeing you there.

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”

C. S. Lewis

Thanks and Blessings

Matt Perry

As part of Book Week we celebrate the greatest book ever written- THE BIBLE. We prayer and give thanks for the guiding words we find within and share its many wonderful stories. (Everyone is invited to attend our service Thursday morning 9am, in the hall).  Each class has their own hardcover Bible and their teacher and students refer to it for stories and to support learning topics.

Some of our favourite stories are:

• Birth of Jesus
• Zacchaeus
• Prodigal Son
• Mustard Seed
• Last Supper
• Jesus feeds the 5 000
• Garden of Gethsemane
• Wedding at Cana
• Greatest Commandment
• Ascension of our Lord
• Calling the Apostles.

Many of us have a Family/Children’s Bible in our home. I invite you to share a story with your children this week to highlight the importance of the Bible as a book during this big week of books and a guide to our world.

WAYS TO PRAY- A SERIES

Pray the Word

For every need, prayer or question there is a scripture that will give you the words. Doing a search for a keyword in the Bible with give many possible passages. Reading the passage over many times may help provide answers or guidance and lead to prayer.

Teresa Pascoe

Assistant Principal, Religious Identity and Mission

SAY CHEESE 

School Photo Day is:  Wednesday 18^th September

Have your child’s school memories captured forever

To order school photos please keep a look out for your email containing your child’s unique shoot key & remember these helpful tips:

Keep a look out for an email from MSP Photography – Check you junk folder

Use the unique shoot key provided in the email to place your order online before the close date. If you have more than 1 student at the school you will also receive a FAMILY shoot key. Use this to order Family photos.

Your child is not required to hand anything in on photo day.

Please call our office if you require your order to be collected from the schools front office.

Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

email:  admin.adelaidesouth@msp.com.au   

ph: 08 83913951

BOOK WEEK 2024 

A week of activities are all set for next week. We will have our annual parade, prayer service, buddy reading, lunch activities, class readings etc.

A rundown will head home later in the week.

Book Week Character Parade- 19^th August 9am.

• Parade is in the Hall- all invited to come along
• Costume from a book (not movie) or the magic theme.
• Siblings are invited to dress up and join in
• All students who wear a costume are entered into the raffle draw.

PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE

Our 2024 Challenge is coming quickly to a close. Please ensure that all forms are returned to CLASSROOM TEACHERS before the end of August, this helps us have all information inputted before the September deadline.

https://premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/book-list/

INTERNET SAFETY HELP

Experts in this field tell us that creating a FAMILY SET OF RULES around internet and device rules goes a long way in to helping with child safety. Included in today’s newsletter is a useful poster gives hints and steps

Teresa Pascoe

Teacher/Librarian

It’s Catholic Schools Open Week from August 19-25.

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions that a parent makes.

This Catholic Schools Open Week, we are hosting two Principal's Tours on:

• Tuesday August 20, 9:30am
• Thursday August 22, 5pm

This is the perfect opportunity for all interested families to come and see our community in action.

Please feel free to tell your friends or family members who might be interested in learning how a Catholic education at Christ the King School can set their child up for life.

Register for a Principal's Tour via the Front Office.