Gumeracha Primary School

Gumeracha Primary School is a small school located in a semi-rural environment approx 40km from Adelaide. As such, the school has a strong environmental education focus with many programs such…

Vacation Care closed Friday 19th

Thanks everyone for providing such a great spread yesterday - the kids enjoyed their special lunch Your containers, plates and bowls etc have been washed and are waiting to be…

Hi all Due to the wet weather, the Fifth Sunday market and Lego competition have been cancelled. Thanks Lyndsey

Site OPEN July 1

Please check your child has the correct name in their jumper and return any jumpers that belong to other people. We also have an over flowing lost property box so…

The Medieval Fair is a major fundraising event for Gumeracha Primary School, with the opportunity to raise money from people outside of our school community. The event is being held…

Due to staff illness, today's assembly has been postponed until next Friday, again at 2:30pm Thanks

Hi there Year 7 families Graduation is coming up tomorrow night Students need to be at school at 5:20pm for a 5:30 start Dinner will commence at the Gumeracha Bowls…

School photos are going home today - please check with your child to ensure they are not left in school bags

We are currently storing 2 x pillows, a Disney princess nightie, a long sleeved black t-shirt, a Size 16 denim shirt and a pair of slip on shoes - Please…

Please ensure you have paid for camp by the end of the week - if that is problem please contact us to make other arrangements. Thanks

Information notes have been given to students today - please check your child's bag

Just a reminder that this is Friday 26th October (Week 2) I am just waiting on the program from the organising school but will send through asap

I would love to include an end of season/competition/recital/celebrations insert in the next newsletter. If you want your child to be featured for their out of school activities, please send…

Morning all, if you are having troubles viewing attachments since the app updated - please reinstall and don't forget to allow notifications

Just confirming that OSHC WILL be open all day on Friday 31st Aug. AND Monday 3rd Sept.

Please send any photos and information about your child's out of school achievements (sports, dance etc) to Lyndsey.Martin811@schools.sa.edu.au OR text to 0401403118 and we will include them in the newsletter

We still have some outstanding swimming payments. If you haven't made contact yet to negotiate payment terms, please do so. Otherwise payments must be made prior to swimming lessons starting…

We have a small number of families who have not yet paid the 2018 Materials and Service charge. Please check your records and make payment if needed. Thanks

Please find attached an updated price list for over the counter sales for canteen 2019 Over counter sales Reminder : No canteen sales on Fridays during swimming weeks as Canteen…

To be held in the library at Gumeracha PS We also have a meeting on Thursday at Uraidla PS if you are unable to make this one. See bulk msg…

Join us as we battle it out with Kersbrook PS and Paracombe PS in our annual Interschool Sports Day event

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Come along, test your memory and play some fun games!

Hi all Thank you to those families who have volunteered transport on Monday – it has come to my attention that some of you may not have got this information…

We have sent home a timetable for Book Week but here it is in-case you missed it! Dear Families Book Week 2019 Please note - the dress up day is…

Blue Light South Australia and Wallis Cinemas are once again hosting their Supervised Lock In Movie and Disco night to celebrate the end of Term 1. Click on link below…

 

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We will be leaving school at 9:00 tomorrow morning for our excursion to the city to see Zoom! at the Space Theatre. Depending on the weather conditions, we will then…

Just a friendly reminder that permission slip for our excursion next week are due back this Wednesday July 24th. Thanks Katie

Hi JP families I thought I might offer to do some face painting for the JP kids during their class party tomorrow. We will individually ask if they want it…

Good morning JP families Don't forget we are off to the city today. The weather looks to be cloudy with a slight chance of rain so pack accordingly. The bus…

Teachers are often asked about running records and is my child achieving the correct levels for their year level. Here is some information to help parents understand the purpose of…

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We are having the two office spaces painted during the holidays so we have begun the mammoth task of emptying the compactus, cupboards and moving freestanding furniture. As a result...it…

We are NOT taking part in strike action planned for this week, whilst we thoroughly support the fight for better conditions for students and teachers, we have chosen not to…

Ashton and Noah from the upper Primary class are raising money for childhood cancer through the great cycle challenge. They have committed to ride 150km and aim to raise $500…

Hi families You may have heard in the morning news that the 2019 NAPLAN results are in. Yes, we have received access to some preliminary online results but we are…

Have you checked out our new school website? https://gumerachr7.sa.edu.au Please do and provide feedback - what do you love? what do you loathe? What documents would you like to see…

Hi there, just a quick reminder! The Leafy Sea Dragons and Dolphins need old clothes for swimming tomorrow groups 2019 FYI- I am not going crazy but there seems to…

Hi Families These are the groups that the swimming centre staff allocated children to last week- I will let you know if there are any changes to these lists. groups…

This week is Volunteer Recognition Week Schools are very busy places and we rely on your support to help out along the way. We are fortunate to have so many…

Good Morning families I thought I would just give you an update on how we are going here at Gumeracha. Despite the news headlines being filled with reports of connection…

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums, Step-Mums, Nannas, Aunts and special ladies in our school community

Calling all 5-8 year old girls and boys interested in having some fun on the netball court! NetSetGO starts at Gumeracha Netball Courts on Wednesday 15th May at 4pm. Go…

Children's Art Classes start this Wednesday! There are still some places available, so if your child would like to join in, make sure you book via the website, send a…

Nominate, recognise and celebrate an outstanding educator in the 2019 Public Education Awards. Get involved and say thank you to a leader, teacher or support staff member making a significant…

There is lots on offer for Term 2 including NDIS information sessions macrame workshops showing native garden information sessions Reconciliation Week stories Virtual reality experiences and more! Click on link…

We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn & Learn program. During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase some great resources with the points…

Hear Ye, Hear Ye ~ volunteers required The fundraising committee are asking for more people to come and work the counter for Saturday (10-1pm OR 1-4.30pm) at the Medieval Fair.…

Hear Ye, Hear Ye ~ volunteers required The fundraising committee are asking for more people to come and work the counter for Saturday (10-1pm / 1-4.30pm) and Sunday afternoon (1-4pm)…

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Sports Day today. We hope you enjoyed the event despite the awful weather and our need to move to the gym…

Please remember that children will need their school hat their drink bottles running shoes team colours team spirit The weather is forecast to be warm and windy. We do have…

I am probably limiting my own chance to win but oh well...let's all enter! Spotted by Mrs Starr in Saturdays' advertiser Weekend magazine...

As you may be aware, Year 7 will be taught in all South Australian high schools from 2022. As part of planning for the move, the Department for Education has…

This afternoon a students smart watch was reported missing in the UP classroom. It was placed on the teachers desk during a painting activity and was not there at the…

We are looking for new and interested members for our Governing Council! We are meeting tonight at 7pm for our AGM, feel free to come along and then make a…

We are looking forward to seeing you all and especially welcoming our new Receptions to the school for their first full day. Students are welcome to be on school grounds…

We held our annual Quiz Night on Saturday evening and raised a little over $1300 (which will be bolstered by school funds) to purchase additional iPads as our old ones…

This is the current version, we will update as required Calendar-Term-4-2018

Congratulations to... who were our successful applicants for the 2018 School Leader roles. This role is chosen based upon a written letter of application and general character strengths. Mrs Martin…

We have had a number of cases in the last week. Please check your child and treat them. Untreated children cannot not be at school.

Hi Families Term 4 kicks off tomorrow and here are some quick reminders for you... Please be patient whilst we work to put the office area back together after the…

In this weeks newsletter I would like to feature the outside of school achievements of our students. If you would like your child to be featured please send a photo…

Dear R-5 families Swimming lessons start this Friday and will run for the next 4 weeks.   Here are some things for you to know… Kids should come to school…

Please note that there is a PUPIL FREE DAY on Friday May 10th for staff training. OSHC is available - please make your bookings early to enable staff rosters to…

Dear Families We have once again had several children needing to be treated over the weekend. Thankyou to the families who have let us know. We understand that it can…

Please click on the links below to view the documents and don't forget to add them to your family calendars! Term 4 calendar Calendar-Term-4-2018 Cooking Roster Cooking-Groups-T4-18 Gardening Groups Garden-Roster-T4-2018

Good afternoon We have had a number of items go missing from the Middle Primary lunchboxes over the last week or so. Kirstie has worked with the children to take…

Good afternoon folks Yesterday, we asked the male students in our school to work together to rectify a problem in the boys toilets. The information that has gone home from…

With our farmers suffering through what many are calling the ‘worst drought in living memory’ SchoolAid has launched its ‘Hay and Hampers for Hope’ campaign. The campaign is calling on…

As you may have been aware, one of the State election promises made by the Liberal Party was a commitment to move Year 7 into High School in SA, this…

Good Morning Contact sports such as football can be a challenge for schools to manage. When children play on the weekends for a club, they are supported by a team…

An interesting read Can be found online here http://www.edutopia.org/blog/harnessing-power-of-productive-struggle-ellie-cowen

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The One and All excursion for MP and UP students is coming up next Monday. We still have a number of outstanding payments, those students whose costs are not paid,…

Dear Families We have once again had several children needing to be treated over the weekend. Thankyou to the families who have let us know. We understand that it can…

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) All schools are required to collect information about the numbers of students that they provide adjustments to under the…

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Dear R-5 families If you have not yet done so, please send back consent forms for your child to attend swimming/water safety lessons starting next Friday. Payments can be made…

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Friday 10th May is a Pupil Free Day

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Dear Parent/Caregiver, We have been notified that students on separate occasions have been approached by an unknown male in a dusty/dirty sky blue car. Police have been notified. We are…

21/02/2019 Dear Families After school yesterday we were made aware of an incident in the community where a student was inappropriately approached by a stranger in a car. Fortunately the…

School holidays next week

School Holidays are approaching!

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Time to wear our hats!

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School holidays start next week!

School holidays begin next week!

Halfway through the term - school holidays coming soon!

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New Subsidy begins next Monday

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  The winter terms often result in lower attendance rates at school. This is because of the abundance of cold and flu viruses circulating within the community. This winter we…

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Looks tricky, but the fresh pasta can be replaced with shop bought pasta

Simply yum!

Click on the link below... risotto of the imagination

Click on the link below... hand cut pasta with seasonal greens and herbs

Volunteers are always welcome in our Kitchen and Garden lessons

A versatile recipe enjoyed by all

A chilled soup - delicious on a hot summer's day

Its that time of the year when zucchini are in good supply!

Click here to download COOKING ROSTER Cooking-Groups-T3-18 Click here to download GARDEN roster Garden-Prac-Roster-T3-18 Volunteers in cooking or gardening sessions are always appreciated :-)  

This recipe includes a recipe for pastry - simple and delicious.

Another delicious way to use any late season zucchini

If you think you don't like tomato, try this dish!

Cooking sessions are scheduled for Wednesday this year. Once again we invite any interested parents to come and help. We are always grateful to have more hands in the kitchen!…

A delicious seasonal salad

One word...yum!

A simple bread that can also be used as a pizza base.

Who says kids don't like brussel sprouts? Try this recipe at home to see.

We have used our own passata we made earlier in the year during our tomato glut.

One word...delicious

We have loads of lemongrass in our hothouse. Please help yourself.

Fool proof recipe that can be used with many different vegetables depending on what you have available

We made mini muffins for a treat in the Kitchen today

Perfect dessert for these chilly evenings

We added roast pumpkin and shredded silver beet to our Risotto of the Imagination.

As it is near the end of zucchini season, keep this recipe in mind for next year.

You can find the pizza dough recipe in an earlier School Steam entry under SAKGP.

This recipe has been requested by many of the children.

An eggplant dish enjoyed by many of the children.

A tasty dish enjoyed by all

A delicious, seasonal alternative to the pub classic

A lovely chilled soup for a warm summer's day

The wrappers we used were purchased from the Asian supermarket at the Central Market.

We served our sushi with pickled ginger and soy sauce.

The ingredients for the sauce which is served with this omelette is an approximation to the traditional Japanese recipe.

A delicious omelette style dish served with simple steamed rice.

A simple soup served as a part of our Japanese Feast.

Chickpeas never tasted so good!

We used Mary's lemons to make our risotto. We added the grated rind and juice of 2 small lemons.

We made rolls at school, but this recipe can easily be made into a couple of loaves too.

You can vary the amount of chilli you add to suit your taste.

Our balls of gnocchi fell apart in the cooking process, but the dish still tasted delicious!

Delicious garlic mayonnaise served with potato rosti

Delicious potato cakes served with aioli

To keep it simple we folded these samosas into basic triangles much like spanakopita (spinach triangles)

We used broccoli and cauliflower to make these simple fritters

These fritters have been enjoyed by all classes over the past few weeks.

The dressing for this salad is delicious.

We made our own lasagne sheets, which were delicious, but bought sheets are a perfect substitute.

Click on the link below... Meringues

Click on the link below... lemon curd

We layered these biscuits with a smear of lemon curd and a meringue on top. Yumbo!

We used squash instead of zucchini and added some of our pumpkin to make this dish

Some handy hints on roasting veggies

The chilli adds a lovely warmth to this soup

We weren't sure if this was bread or cake. Either way it was enjoyed by all the UP children this week.

A great soup recipe for all those excess tomatoes in your garden!

This recipe is similar to a frittata or an omelette.

We used pumpkin harvested from the school garden to make this delicious salad

Of course you could use frozen short crust pastry.

You could replace the zucchini with eggplant in this recipe.

Garden fresh broccoli and tomatoes makes this salad a winner!

A naughty sauce to accompany the potato gnocchi!

This recipe has been a huge success across all three classes.

A versatile pasta sauce ready for the winter months ahead.

A seasonal treat.

Guaranteed to have your child eating zucchini!

A great recipe to use up some of those zucchinis!

Ingredients can vary from the recipe, but ripe tomatoes are a must.

Click on recipe below... basic pizza dough

Click on recipe below... potato and rosemary pizza page 2

Click on recipe below... potato and rosemary pizza page 1

Click on recipe below... tomato and basil pizza

Light and flaky pastry recipe for the Rhubarb tart

Another delicious dessert

A sweet treat recipe enjoyed this week in the kitchen

This dish disappeared quickly in the Kitchen today.

Need a recipe to use up all those excess eggs? Try this tasty dish. The MP class enjoyed making this today in their fortnightly Kitchen session

Another recipe form our Kitchen sessions

A tasty recipe from this week's Kitchen sessions

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