8th August 2025
School Mission
It is the mission of Madeley Primary School to ensure excellence for every student, empowering their academic, physical, social and emotional development.
From the Principal
Newsletter 8-8-25
Good afternoon parents and carers,
The end of Term 2 saw our Principal, Lainie Beccegato leaving Madeley Primary School to take up a new position at Currambine PS, a Level 6 school closer to her home. We wish her well in her new adventures. Until we have a new Principal appointed towards the end of this term, I am currently Acting Principal, with Jessica Zabel stepping into the Deputy role for this term.
Term Three has been rushing by already, with this being the conclusion of Week 3. Term 3 is always a busy term, with many events coming up to put in your diaries as outlined below. Please keep an eye out for further information on these events in coming weeks.
Week 5 – Faction Jumps and Throws (Tuesday) and Carnival (Thursday) weather permitting
Week 6 – Book Week and Book Week Parade (Thursday)
Week 7 – Open Night (Wednesday)
Week 8 – Year 6 Camp (Monday – Wednesday)
Week 9 – Interschool Jumps and Throws (Tuesday) and Carnival (Thursday) weather permitting
Week 10 – Science Week
Compass
Week 2 saw the school move over to using Compass for the management of Attendance and Behaviour. The previous SMS messaging for logging student absences is no longer functional, with all attendance to be logged through our email address - Madeley.PS.Attendance@education.wa.edu.au
Parents will receive a notification at 9.30am if your student has an ‘unapproved absence’. Please ensure you click on the link within that notification, to inform the school of the reason for your child absence as soon as possible.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).
Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
- year of schooling
- category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
- level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.
This information assists schools to:
- formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
- consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
- develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.
The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability. Our staff completed the NCCD in Week 1 of this term with all information being submitted at Census in Week 2.
Positive Behaviour Support
Madeley Primary School is well into our transition towards the Department of Education’s recommended framework for management of student behaviour - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). The PBS team are attending our second phase of Professional Learning today ready to commence the next exciting stage in our PBS journey. There will be more information around this in future newsletters, as the school progresses in this space.
School Bell Times
Our classroom doors open at 8.20am ready for students to begin coming in to class ready to start before the siren at 8.35am. All students should be in class by this time. If your child arrives after the siren they must come through the front office to register their arrival. The earliest students can arrive at school is 8.00am and they must remain at the front office, being monitored by the Education Assistants until 8.20 when they will be released to enter their classrooms. On Fridays all students are to move to the oval for Running Club where they will be supervised.
School finishes at 2.50pm (2.30pm on Wednesday). Students in Kindy and Pre-Primary must be collected by an adult. If you are unable to collect your child/ren by 2.50pm, please enrol your children in Camp Australia for after school care until you are able to collect them.
Enrolments for 2026
The accuracy of our enrolment information, when planning for next year, is of utmost importance. If your child/ren will not be attending Madeley PS for 2026, we kindly ask that you email our front office or phone 9306 6900 as soon as possible to let us know. Additionally, if you know of anyone wishing to join us for 2026, please ask them to contact the front office as soon as possible. Thank you.
Road Safety
The safety of our beautiful Madeley PS children is of critical importance to us all. I ask that parents please take extra caution when travelling around our school at all times. Please drive slowly and be aware of students who may not be paying attention.
Additionally, I kindly ask parents to remind their children to wear helmets, riding their bikes on the correct side of the road and to put mobile phones or other distractors away when walking near or on roads.
Parking
Parking on the grass areas around the school grounds is not permitted. Parking is only permitted in marked bays around the school.
Additionally, a reminder to all parents that the staff carpark is not a Kiss and Ride nor for parking. The Kiss and Ride is right outside of the staff carpark on Martindale Ave and it is this location that parents are permitted to drop off students, if dropping at the front of the school. The staff carpark is only permitted for access by staff and other visitors to the school, who are not family members or carers of students.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Libby Clark
Principal
Important Dates
2025 Upcoming Events
**Please be aware the dates published are a guide and may change**
| Term 3 | ||
| Date | Day | Event |
| 22/7/25 | Tuesday | Students return to school |
| 30/7/25 | Wednesday | P&C Meeting |
| 04/08/25 | Monday | ASC Musical Selected Year 6 |
| 07/08/25 | Thursday | Assembly MLA2 & 3 |
| 12/8/25 | Tuesday | Y-Safe Yr 5/6 |
| 12/08/25 | Tuesday | Scitech Mystery of Mathematics 4-5.30pm |
| 19/8/25 | Tuesday | Faction Jumps & Throws (Selected Yr 3-6 students) |
| 20/8/25 | Wednesday | Faction Jumps & Throws (Reserve) |
| 21/8/25 | Thursday | Faction Athletics (All students K - Yr 6) |
| 22/8/25 | Friday | Faction Athletics (Reserve) |
| 25/8/25-29/5/25 | Monday to Friday | Book Week |
| 26/08/25 | Tuesday | Year 6 Transition (MPS only) |
| 28/8/25 | Thursday | Book Week Parade |
| 1/9/25-5/9/25 | Monday to Friday | Science Week |
| 03/9/25 | Wednesday | Open Night 4pm- 6pm |
| 04/09/25 | Thursday | Assembly BLA1 & 2 |
| 04/09/25-05/09/25 | Thursday & Friday | Fathers' Day Stall |
| 08/09/25- 10/09/25 | Monday | Year 6 camp |
| 10/9/25 | Wednesday | School Board Meeting P&C Meeting 7.30pm |
| 16/9/25 | Tuesday | Interschool Jumps & Throws (Selcted Yr3-6 students |
| 17/9/25 | Wednesday | Interschool Jumps & Throws (Reserve) |
| 18/9/25 | Thursday | Interschool Athletics (Selected Yr1-6 students) |
| 19/9/25 | Friday | Interschool Athletics (reserve) |
| 26/9/25 | Friday | Last day of term for students |
Term 4 | ||
| Date | Day | Event |
| 13/10/25 | Monday | Students return to school |
| 15/10/25- 23/10/25 | Wednesday- Friday | Interm Swimming (PP - Yr 6) |
| 22/10/25 | Wednesday | P&C Meeting |
| 23/10/25 | Thursday | P&C Disco |
| 27/10/25 | Monday | Interschool Cross Country |
| 29/10/25 | Wednesday | Interschool Cross Country (Reserve) |
| 30/10/25 | Thursday | Assembly LLA2 & 3 |
| 4/11/25 | Tuesday | The Madeley Cup |
| 11/11/25 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day Ceremony |
| 13/11/25 | Thursday | Assembly LLA1, 4 & 5 |
| 14/11/25 | Friday | Robotics competition Belridge SC |
| 27/11/25 | Thursday | Assembly GLA3 & 4, MLA 1 |
| 3/12/25 | Wednesday | 5.30pm Open School Board Meeting 7.30pm Open P&C Meeting |
| 15/12/25 | Monday | Year 6 Graduation |
| 16/12/25 | Tuesday | Yr 6 Excursion |
| 17/12/25 | Wednesday | Book Awards Ceremony |
| 18/12/25 | Thursday | Last day of term for students |
2025 Term Dates
Semester 1 2025 | |
Term 1 | Wed 5th February to Friday 11th April |
Term 2 | Mon 28th April - Fri 4th July |
Semester 2 2025 | |
Term 3 | Mon 21st July - Fri 26th September |
Term 4 | Mon 13th October - Thu 18th December |
2025 School Development Days
Term | Week | 2025 SDD Dates |
Term 1 | Week 1 | Monday 3rd February 2025 and 4th February 2025 |
Term 2 | Week 2 | Friday 30th May 2025 |
Term 3 | Week 1 | Monday 21st July 2025 |
Term 4 | Week 3 | Friday 24th October 2025 |
Parent Information
School Chaplain
Dear Families,
As we journey through Week 3 of this term, I want to share some reflections inspired by the spirit of Aussie Optimism, a remarkable mental health promotion program thriving across Western Australian schools.
What is Aussie Optimism?
Aussie Optimism is an evidence-based program developed to support children and young people in building emotional resilience and positive mental health. Rooted in cognitive behavioural principles, it teaches practical skills such as identifying and managing feelings, challenging negative thinking, developing social skills, and fostering empathy and optimism.
Each week/fortnight, students engage in activities that help them pause, reflect, and reframe their thoughts, much like taking a deep breath before responding — a simple yet powerful tool in everyday life, as YouthCARE chaplain Jenny Palandri experienced firsthand.
Why Aussie Optimism Matters to Us as Chaplains
In our chaplaincy roles, supporting the wellbeing of children and families aligns deeply with our calling to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Aussie Optimism complements this by empowering students to overcome challenges such as peer pressure, anxiety, and self-doubt through hope-filled, optimistic thinking.
By encouraging positive explanatory styles — the way individuals explain events to themselves — the program helps children see setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities for growth and redirection.
A Story of Impact
One inspiring testimony comes from a young student who said, “I learned how to pause and take a breath before saying something so it wouldn’t come out the wrong way. It helped me understand how others feel.” This simple practice fosters empathy, kindness, and stronger relationships — exactly the values we cherish and wish to see flourished.
“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” – Mary Lou Retton
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Bullying - Support For Your Child At Home
If your child is being bullied, you should always take action.
Give your child as much support and love as you can at home, while you, the teacher and your child come up with a plan for fixing the bullying. Let your child know that the situation is not their fault, and it can be fixed.
Talk to your child about some of the different ways of dealing with bullying behaviour and why these work. This will help your child feel more confident and less powerless about being bullied.
Some ideas:
- Ignore it and move away from the Encourage your child to physically remove themselves from children who are teasing or bullying.
- Tell the bully to stop. Standing up to bullies in a calm way lets them know that what they are trying to do is not working.
- Avoid high-risk By keeping away from situations where bullying occurs, your child can avoid the attention of bullies – as long as they are not missing out on activities because of this.
- Stay around other people. It can help to have others around to protect your child if they are feeling threatened.
- Ask other people for support. Others probably understand what your child is going through and are likely to help if needed. Bullies are less likely to strike if they can see that your child has backup.
- Tell the teacher. Your teacher will be able to help your child deal with the problem, and come up with a plan. The bully might not even know that the teacher is helping your child.
For more information on bullying and cyberbullying visit the Raising Children Network http://raisingchildren.net.au/
Burns
Do you now about first aid for burns?
Make sure the area is no longer burning and apply first aid immediately. Hold the burnt area under cold water for 20 minutes for all burn types.
Remove any jewellery and clothing unless stuck to the area.
Cover the area with a non-adhesive dressing and seek medical assistance.
Seek medical assistance for burns that are deep and causing no pain, are larger than a 20 cent piece, or involve face, hands, airways or genitals. Seek medical assistance if you are unsure of the severity.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus. In some children the illness will start with a fever or feeling unwell, but in others the rash will appear first.
The spots usually start on the chest as red, itchy lumps. These will become fluid-filled blisters, which will burst and form a crust.
Chickenpox is very contagious and is spread when the person sneezes or coughs or when someone comes in contact with the fluid from one the blisters. Your child should have had the chickenpox vaccination at 18 months of age. Vaccination is the best way to avoid chickenpox, so make sure that your child is up-to-date with his or her vaccinations.
If your child does contract chickenpox, keep him or her home from school for at least five days after the first spots appear, and until after all blisters are dry. Give your child plenty of fluids and paracetamol or ibuprofen, if needed. If blisters are in the mouth, try a soothing mouth wash and don’t give foods high in acid or salt. Soothing lotions or oils for the bath can help the itch.
Diagnosis should be confirmed by a doctor as chickenpox is a notifiable disease (it must be reported). Please make sure the school is informed if the doctor diagnosis chickenpox.
Contact your local Community Health Nurse, (insert name here) on (insert number here) for more information or see the fact sheet at www.public.health.wa.gov.au/
School Uniforms
Uniforms
The Madeley Primary School Uniform can be purchased from Wanneroo Uniforms.
Address: Unit 1/16 Prindiville Drive, Wangara.
Telephone: (08) 9408 0297
Email: info@wanneroouniforms.com.au
Opening times: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 12pm
Madeley Primary School Uniform
Click here to visit the online uniform shop
Camp Australia
CAMP AUSTRALIA
Before & After School Care
Camp Australia provides a before and after school care program for students. This is located on the school site.
Times:
Before Care 7am – 9am
After Care 2.30pm – 6pm
For further information, please contact the contacting the following:
Mobile Phone No: 0413 588 434
Camp Australia: 1300 105 343
Fax No: (03) 8610 2044
How Do I Register?
Registration is free, simple and hassle free! visit the link below:
https://www.campaustralia.com.au/
Join in the fun at our OSHC program, your first session is FREE!
We are excited to announce that your child can now come and try their first day of Outside School Hours Care for FREE! This is a great chance for families and children to see what our Camp Australia program is like.
Not yet registered?
To register and book your child in our program, visit the link below and use the school finder on our homepage to search for your school. To secure a spot for your child, we always recommend making your bookings in advance.
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
From the Team at Camp Australia
Community News
Ngala Programs
13YARN Information
Active Autism
Murdoch University After School Program
Saver Plus
Community Groups/Clubs
Click on Link to View Club Information
Netball WA | |
City of Wanneroo Youth Services | |
Creative Kids Art Club | |
Grasshopper Soccer | |
Helen O' Grady Drama Academy | |
Keyed Up Music | |
Kingsway Indoor Stadium Program | |
Kingsway Junior Football Club | Home - Welcome to Kingsway Junior Football Club (kingswayjfc.com.au) |
Kingsway Olympic Soccer Club | Olympic Kingsway Sports Club - (Official Website) (olympic-kingsway.com.au) |
Junior Club Cricket | |
Macedonian Community Language School | |
Saver Plus | Our Saver Plus financial literacy program (thesmithfamily.com.au) |
Triple P Free Seminars for Parents/Guardians | |
VACSWIM | |
West Coast Fury Cheerleading | |
Whitford Hockey Club at Warwick Hockey Centre |
Noticeboard
The DM Football Academy (DMFA) core purpose is to develop the child’s football and movement skills as well as their social and emotional skill development. DMFA identifies the social and emotional capabilities that all young people need to acquire in order to be successful in school, experience well-being and have positive relationships. We pride ourselves in developing programs that are engaging, supportive, non-competitive and improvement based. This website contains information in regards to the work we do and adheres to providing free resources to support parents, teachers, students and coaches. We have a strong relationship with industry stakeholders and encourage our students to be lifelong and valued members of the community.
Holiday Programs at Flinders Park in Hillarys
Phone: 0424 514 473
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NETBALL REGISTRATIONS/ TRAINING DAY
We are a small club that plays and trains at the WDNA netball courts just off Kingsway rd.
Open for boys and girls aged 7 (must be in year 2) to 18 & over
Training will commence on Thursday the 22nd February 2018 at the following times:
4 – 5pm for 7 to 10 year olds on CRT 1 & 2
5 - 6pm for 11 to 15 year olds on CRT 1 & 2
6 – 7 pm for 18+ on CRT 2
We will meet on court 1 which is located on the far west side of the netball courts next to the cricket building
Please Contact Keryn Webb on
Mob: 0411 198 450 or email: kerynhillman@hotmail.com
for further Information
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Kingsway Olympic is seeking to become the premier soccer club with the best facilities in the Northern Corridor.
Offering coaching by accredited/qualified persons in a friendly, competitive and caring environment.(all relevant personnel have appropriate working with children clearances). Opportunities to participate in specialised coaching clinics. Competitive fees which include a comprehensive MACRON playing kit.
https://olympic-kingsway.com.au/teams/
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Macedonian Community Language School
Macedonian Community Language School
We are a language provider of Macedonian under Government’s Community Languages Program and the single largest provider of Macedonian Language in Western Australia.
We are located at Balcatta House, Albert St Balcatta making it convenient for children from local schools to access the after school program. Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 6.00pm.
All children are welcome and background in Macedonian is not essential. For these students the program gives an opportunity to experience other cultures and develop a broader view of the world as well as make new social connections.
For any related enquiries please contact the Macedonian Community Language School on 9328 7852 or via email on language@macedoniawa.com.au
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Free Triple P Free Parenting Seminars
FREE PARENTING SEMINARS
You are invited to attend the Triple P Seminar Series. You will learn practical, positive and effective ways to deal with common behavioural problems and ways to help your child achieve their best at school and in the future.
To find other available programs visit our website
www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Triple_P
To find other available programs visit our website
www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Triple_P
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Before & After School Care - Camp Australia
Camp Australia
For information regarding bookings before and after school care, please visit…
Please refer to website or leaflet for more information
https://www.campaustralia.com.au/HolidayClubs/Program/WAMadeley/19233
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City of Wanneroo Youth Services
The City of Wanneroo offers fun activities throughout the school holiday for a variety of age groups. Bookings available online, centre locations and pick up & drop off
To find out more about the city’s children’s and youth programs, please send your email address to youth.services@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Like facebook.com/cowyouth | visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/cowyouth
Due to the popularity of programs, places can not be held without payment. Bookings are now open and will close three days prior to the program being run. You can find the booking form at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/youthschoolholidays
If you require further information or need help with your booking, please call 9405 5000
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Join our ‘All Star Prep’ team and learn how to be a cheerleader, compete in a fun exciting competition at the end of the year.
info@westcoastfury.com.au
Tel: 0404 760 408
2/40 Lancaster Road, Wangara
Facebook.com/westcoastfurycheer
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Landsdale Junior Cricket Club
Landsdale Junior Cricket Club offers a fantastic cricket experience for boys and girls through the In2Cricket and T20 Blast programs for our younger members (5-9yrs), and club cricket for Under 10’s through to Under 17’s competing in the NWMCA (North West Metropolitan Cricket Association) competition. We have players who come from a wide catchment that covers the northern corridor and a range of northern suburb schools.
Online registrations have now opened for the 2017/18 season, to register please visit www.playcricket.com.au or if you have any questions please email the club at admin@landsdalejcc.com.au
Landsdale Junior Cricket Club is seeking girls interested in forming a team to compete in the “Perth Scorchers Girls League” for the upcoming season.
This is a great opportunity to have fun with your friends and keep active over the summer.
You do not need to have played before just the desire to get together with some friends and get out and have some fun playing cricket.
You can register at www.playcricket.com.au or if you would like more information please contact the club via email admin@landsdalejcc.com.au
Landsdale Junior Cricket Club Inc
Website: www.landsdalejcc.com.au
Email: admin@landsdalejcc..com.au
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