25th October 2024

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear parents and caregivers,

Welcome back to the final term for 2024.  We have an exciting array of activities planned for this term including the Madeley Cup, Remembrance Day, student leadership speeches and selections, camps and excursions, Madeley’s Got Talent, end of year reports and Year 6 graduation. We look forward to a fun and productive final term for the year.

Public School review

All Western Australian schools are reviewed by the Department of Education. Term 4, 2024 sees Madely Primary School undertake our Public School Review (PSR). This is a process in which a school’s performance in delivering high quality education for its students is assessed against an expected standard. A variety of staff, student and parent representatives are involved in the PSR process which will take place on November 7^th, 2024. Two independent reviewers from within the Department of Education will undertake the review, with commendations and recommendations being made following the review.

2025 Student Leaders

It is that time of year again when our Year 5 students begin to process of nominating for leadership roles and preparing their speeches. Mrs Clark will be speaking with the Year 5’s on Monday regarding the expectations for each leadership role, and students will be receiving their Nomination forms. We ask that parents discuss the importance and responsibilities of each role, ensuring students understand they are electing to be a leader for the full year, outlining all that the role entails as outlined on the nomination forms. Parents are required to approve and sign their child’s nomination forms prior to students returning them to school.

• Nominations are due 11^th Nov and to be placed in the tray in the front office.
• Speeches will be held on the 18^th and 19^th . These are to be 2-3 minutes long.

Madeley’s Got Talent

MGT will be held on 4^th December. Student should be busy planning and rehearsing their acts, as auditions will be held on the 12^th November. Registration Forms are due in by 7^th November.

World Teachers’ Day:  Today we celebrated World Teachers’ Day. The following is a quote I love; "An educator takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart“ I would like to thank and acknowledge all of our teachers and education assistants for their dedication, effort, time and unwavering commitment to enhancing the social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students at Madeley PS.  We thank and applaud you all! 

Madeley PS Dress Code

Madeley Primary School has a community endorsed dress code that, in accordance with the School Education Act of 1999, ALL students are to conform with unless otherwise directed. The cooperation of parents is sought in setting and maintaining a high standard of dress, appearance and cleanliness from their child by ensuring that they conform to the Dress Code. The Dress Code also promotes a positive image of the school by ensuring a high standard of presentation.

Navy shorts, leggings, skorts or skirts are to be worn with the Madeley PS shirt, jumper, jacket and hat.

Other general requirements are:

• Clothing which has advertising or denim is not permitted.
• Make-up and jewellery are not appropriate.
• Single plain studs or sleepers may be worn in the earlobes.
• Long hair should be tied back for health and safety reasons.
• Thongs, slides, backless sandals and other forms of open footwear must not be worn.
• A school bucket/broad-brimmed hat must be worn whenever working or playing outside.

Changes to Reporting to Parents for 2025

The Department of Education has recently provided clarification of the new requirements for Pre-Primary to Year 10 end-of-semester reports. Our current processes are beyond the reporting requirements and, as such, we have sought feedback from staff to make changes to our end-of-semester reporting. Whilst we have made some adjustments, as a school, we feel it is important to continue to report at a strand level, to provide greater clarity in students progress and achievement. Reports for Semester 2, 2024, will include:

Kindy:

• A student achievement descriptor (grade) for the areas of: Identity, Connecting & Contributing, Wellbeing, Learning & Thinking, and Communication.
• A general comment that is individualised and personalised for each student.

Pre-Primary to Year 6:

• Report grades at strand level in all learning areas.
• A summary of students’ learning for specialist subjects (classroom teachers provide this information in overviews sent via SeeSaw at the commencement of each term).
• A general comment that is individualised and personalised for each student.

Please keep an eye out for further information coming soon regarding 2024 end of year reports.

Changes to the 1-to-1 Program for 2025

2025 will see the 1-to-1 program running for students in Years 5 and 6 only. A parent information session will not be held this year, however a session for 2026 Year 5 students will be held in Term 4, 2025.

Planning for 2025

We are starting the process of planning classes and classroom structures for next year.  If your child will be leaving Madeley Primary by the end of 2024, please advise the school office as soon as possible by emailing madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au or 9306 6900. 

Student enrolments determine what our staffing allocation will be, so we need to be accurate in our planning. This term we will begin planning classes for 2025.  Considerations for how classes are formed include:

• structures based on enrolment numbers per year level and recommended class sizes. Classes are then constructed to maintain a gender balance and an even distribution of student needs/abilities in each class.
• We aim to maintain at least one friendship for each child.
• Composite classes are an inevitability, of which we have no control. Students are not disadvantaged by such arrangements. The same class selection approach is taken in these classes as with all others.  We do try our best to avoid repeated years in composite classes, where possible.

The process we use:

1. A draft class structure is created based on student enrolment numbers.
2. Staff meet to discuss and allocate students to draft classes, consideration is given to:
1. Student academic needs
2. Student behavioural needs
3. Student social needs
4. Gender balance
5. Previous placement in composite class
6. Parent requests, based on specific educational need
3. Admin review draft classes and meet with staff to clarify, modify, confirm classes.
4. Staff meet to discuss final placements (this may involve multiple meetings)
5. Classes will be displayed for parents on Connect. This information is posted on Tuesday 30^th Jan 2024 as there is often a review of class structures when staff return in the new year and a restructure of classes could take place.

Requests related to class placement

If there is a matter, relating to your child’s specific learning needs, that you would like the school leadership team to consider in relation to classroom placements, you may submit a request in writing. Please note that we do not take requests for particular classroom teachers, nor for classroom makeup (ie split classes). I would like to assure all families that we go to great lengths to structure classes to meet the needs of every student. This is a complex process that is given a great deal of time and effort. Submissions should be emailed to Libby Clark (elizabeth.clark2@education.wa.edu.au) before the end of Week 6 – Friday,15^th November. Requests received after this time will not be considered. 

Open Board Meeting

Our next Board meeting is an open board meeting whereby any parents who are not board members are welcome to join us. It is held in the staffroom at 5:30pm on Wednesday 27th Nov.

Lainie Beccegato
Principal

Important Dates

2024 Upcoming Events

**Please be aware the dates published are a guide and may change**

2024 Term Dates

2024 School Development Days

Parent Information

Interschool Cross Country

Year 6 Camp Recount

MGT Auditions

Madeley’s Got Talent (MGT) Auditions will be held this year on Tuesday November 12^th starting in first period and going all day.

Each period will be a selection of students who will be called out of their classroom to attend.  Their classroom teachers will be notified so audition times do not affect classroom learning time.

Please remember that Acts need to be kept under 4 minutes and if any media is used, it needs to be school appropriate.  

MGT finals are scheduled for Wednesday the 4^th of December, 2024 in the undercover area, 11:38-1:27 (period’s 4 and 5, between lunch and recess).

Hope to see you there!!

Mr. Townsager

Performing Arts Specialist Teacher

Robotics

Mayor's Christmas Appeal

City Of Wanneroo - Search for a star competition

City of Wanneroo is hosting the "Search for a Star" competition, and are looking for the most talented vocalists in our community!

This is an incredible opportunity for students with a passion for singing to shine. The selected stars will have the chance to perform alongside a 70-piece orchestra in front of thousands at our annual Symphony Under the Stars concert!

Why Encourage to Participate?

• Unforgettable Experience: Performing live with a full orchestra in front of a large crowd is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any young vocalist.
• Build Confidence: Singing on such a grand stage helps students grow their self-esteem and showcase their vocal talent.
• Community Engagement: Celebrate the talent in our community and give your students a chance to be a part of this spectacular event.

How to Enter:

• Click on link below for full details and entry requirements.
• Applications close Monday 4^th November 2024

Please share this opportunity and encourage them to register.

Let’s celebrate the voices of our community and discover the next Wanneroo star!

Gardening Club

Communicare Connected Families

Building Children's Mental Health & Well Being

Crunch & Sip

P&C News

Canteen News

School Nurse

Camp Australia

Community News

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