24 March 2016

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Harmony Day

Today's harmony Day activities were a great success. Harmony Day celebrates Australia's cultural diversity. It's about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging to everyone. Many Thanks go to Ms Statkus for coordinating this year's event and to the staff that supported her.

Easter on the Green

Many thanks go to our P&C and all the Madeley community who supported this year's Easter on the Green. The weather was perfect and the attendance by our students and their families was amazing. This was once again a highlight of the school year.

School Board

We have received three nominations for the vacant position on the School Board. We will send out more information on the selection process after our School Board meeting next week. Parents are welcome to attend School Board meetings with our next one scheduled for March 30 at 5.30pm in the Staffroom.

P&C Meeting

As you may already know, our P&C will no longer operate after Term 1 if we do not get the vacant President and Treasurer's positions filled. This will mean that the canteen and fundraising events such as Easter on the Green will no longer operate. I strongly encourage you to consider joining the efforts of our P&C in 2016. Their next meeting will be held on March 30th commencing at 7.30pm in the Staffroom. All of the roles on the P&C are fully supported and do not require any training.

Emergency Lock Down

We conducted an emergency 'lock down' drill this week. These drills are held each year just in case a real emergency takes place. The drill was very successful with students responding calmly and quickly.

GRIP Student Leadership Conference

On March 11th our student leadership team attended the GRIP Student Leadership Conference at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Students were fully engaged and excited by activities that helped them meet other student leaders and develop their capacity to become a better leader.

Positive Behaviour Education

The Play Is The Way program uses a specific and empowering language which helps students to attain self-mastery. This language is a means to help children be the master, not the victim of their feelings. Students are encouraged to consider:

• If an action is the right or wrong thing to do
• If they made strong or weak decisions
• Whether their thinking or feelings were in charge
• If they were being their own bass or asking an adult to be the boss
• Whether they are running away from a problem or dealing with it
• If the teacher is trying to hurt them or help them with a problem

Stranger Danger

It is important that you remind your children about ways that they can keep themselves safe when out in public. Here are some suggestions that you could share with your children:

• Always travel in company.
• Walk on the right hand side of the road so that he or she always faces oncoming traffic.
• Wherever possible, leave space between themselves and the roadway.
• Stay in areas that are well lit.
• Stay in view- avoid going into areas that are hidden from view (such as parkland bush or behind shopping centres) and plan trips to avoid such locations.
• Be alert- earphones and headphones can reduce their awareness considerably.
• If your child carries a mobile telephone, ensure that it is turned on and ready to dial an emergency number.
• If a passing vehicle stops nearby, never get too close.
• Do not hesitate to run from a situation in which they feel at risk.
• Provide the same advice to younger siblings and watch out for them wherever possible.
• Always report suspicious behaviour to parents, the School and the Police, noting number plates of cars/vehicles and or clothing and distinguishing features of individuals.

Easter Break

On behalf of the staff at Madeley I wish all of our students and their families a safe and happy Easter break.

Have a great holiday everyone

Stephen Bevan
Principal

2017 Enrolments

Kindergarten and Play & Learn Program:

Expressions of Interest for Kindergarten 2017 commence after the Easter break. Application packs include information about the Play and Learn Program which will commence towards the end of July 2016. These will be available for collection from the School Office, via email to tina.drinkell@education.wa.edu.au or by telephone 9302 3611.

On requesting an application pack parents will be asked for the following information:

• Child's Name
• Current Address
• New Address if moving to Madeley
• Child's Date of Birth
• Parents name, contact telephone number and email address

Pre-Primary 2017

Current 2016 Kindergarten Students will be asked to confirm their intention to return to Madeley for 2017 later this year.

Please note existing students in Kindergarten who are residing 'Out of Area' will be required to re-apply for Pre-Primary 2017 by the end of September 2016.

Happy Birthday to Nazma

Our school sponsors through Save the Children Nazma who will be turning 13 in May. The Student Council have sent her a birthday card and letter. If anyone would like to send their own card please contact the school for more information.

School Calendar and Local Events

Please remember to check the School Calendar regularly for updates. The 'Local Events' section at the foot of the newsletter is updated regularly too and includes school holiday activities which may be of interest to you. Current events featured are Basketball for Juniors, Athletics School Holiday Camp, Hockey WA Camp and more.

Important Dates

Easter Break – School Closed Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday

Year 6 Fundraiser - Free Dress Day

This term, we are having a free dress day which will be held on Tuesday 5th of April, which is in Week 10 this term. So come to school in your free dress clothes but please remember to bring in a gold coin donation! The money raised will go towards the year six graduation.

Uniform Shop

Winter Uniform Orders

New Winter items have recently been added to our Uniform stock. These include 3 additional types of pants and a rain jacket. Long sleeved polo shirts are available and for Terms 2&3 the school cap can be worn.

Ordering is available via:

• Uniform Shop which is open on Fridays 8.30 am—9.15 am
• Email to Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au
• Telephone School Office 9302 3611

Payment can be made by Cash or Credit Card. All paid orders will be filled and sent direct to your child's classroom

Swimming Caps

A reminder that all students participating in the Swimming Carnival on Friday 8th April are required to wear a faction coloured swimming cap available from the Uniform Shop.

The cost of the caps is $3.00

Library Buddy Club

Buddy Club is held on Tuesdays and Thursday at lunchtime in the Library. Students can play chess, board games and colouring in activities. The children particularly enjoy the Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4. All students from Years 1 to 6 are welcome.

Buddy Club

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Buddy Club

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Wakakirri

A great story can change the way people think about the world around them. Wakakirri is a performing arts festival where schools aim to do just that.

Ashdale Secondary College is preparing to enter WAKAKIRRI 2016 - Australia's Search for the Best Story!

Our Story Dance Performance will include the Year 6 Dance Extension students from Landsdale, Ashdale and Madeley Primary Schools who are very excited to be taking part.

This term, the students and Miss Gull will be looking at who and how people will be involved, the Story outline and the plan for the weeks ahead before show time in Term 3 at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

We would love the support of parents so if you can help in any of the following ways or if your child would like to participate, please contact Sherree Gull at Ashdale Secondary College at Sherree.Gull@education.wa.edu.au . In the meantime, visit the website www.wakakirri.com for more information and updates.

Perhaps you;

• Are able to arrange some catering for Rehearsals and Performance day.
• Have contacts for transport (students and/or props & sets to the venue on show day).
• Assist with making sets and props.
• Can help with fundraising & sponsorship.
• Could encourage your child to take part, get involved and ask how it's going.
• Assist on the day with hair and makeup.
• Purchase tickets to the Show to see your child and school perform LIVE at a Professional Theatre.

We look forward to sharing our 2016 Wakakirri Story with you!

Follow Wakakirri on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter #welovewaka

Madeley Primary School Modcrosse Teams

We would like to form Modcrosse teams from Madeley Primary School for which we have coaches available.

• Games are played on Saturdays 8.30am – 9.30am at Penistone Reserve, Greenwood. Season starts 30th April to 20th August.
• Modcrosse is a fun, non-contact sport with mixed teams of boys and girls played in two grades: Under 10 and Under 13.
• Registration cost is $120.00, stick hire $25. Shirt deposit $20.00 unless teams play in school sports uniform.
• Come and meet the coach/s straight after school in the undercover area Monday 4th April at 3:10pm.

For further information contact Dennis Holman (Wanneroo Lacrosse Club)

Tel: 0401 330 357 or email modx@wanneroolacrosse.com.au

P&C News

Easter on the Green

Easter on the Green

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Easter on the Green

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Thank you to all families, teachers, vendors and stallholders for helping to make Easter on the Green a great night and a big success! There was a great turnout and the rain thankfully held off.

The classroom teachers raised almost $3,700 and the P&C raised $2,225.

We hope you and your family enjoyed the evening. We welcome your feedback ( madeleypandc@gmail.com ) to assist with preparations for 2017.

Masters Sausage Sizzle

The sausage sizzle held on Saturday 12th March at Masters was a wonderful success.

A profit of $1,308.65 was raised which included $110 from the sale of 11 cookbooks.

A BIG thank you to all who volunteered their time.

Canteen

Have you met Toni and Jillian who work in our Canteen? Do you have an hour to spare on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays? Volunteer assistance is always appreciated - we encourage you to visit the canteen and speak to Toni or Jillian about volunteering.

A reminder that canteen orders can be submitted online. The online ordering systems saves parents finding the correct money and it greatly reduces workload in the canteen. Register today:

P&C Positions Vacant

Thank you to all who have contacted the P&C and expressed interest in the current vacant positions. We look forward to officially welcoming some new faces to the P&C Association at the upcoming meeting to be held on Wednesday 30th March 2016.

Currently the 2016 P&C office bearers are as follows:

President: Position vacant
Vice President: Paul Wright
Secretary: Aimee Ingram
Treasurer: Position vacant
Canteen Treasurer: Position vacant
Canteen Coordinator: Position vacant
Fundraising Officer: Tania Leach
Executive Members: Amit Patel, Steven Young, Sophy Oatey, Jacqueline Murray and Mariesa O'Donnell.

If you are interested in nominating for a position or would like more information, please contact one of the P&C members or email madeleypandc@gmail.com .

Next P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 30th March at 7.30pm in the staffroom. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any new members of the P&C are reminded to bring $1.00 for their yearly P&C membership, which is to be renewed at the start of each school year.

Facebook

Did you know that the Madeley P&C has a Facebook group? Please look us up at "Madeley P&C" to join and keep up to date with the latest P&C information.

Before and After School Care by Camp Australia

There is a Pupil Free Day on 29th March 2016, we will be offering care for

children from 7am -6 pm on the day, providing we have minimum

number of children registered. For all information regarding booking

please call 1300 105 343 or refer to Camp Australia website

School Sport WA State School Girls Netball Team Trials

Download the attached flyer for further information about trials to join the squad for the Netball Tour to Melbourne, Victoria in August 2016.

Who: girls 12 Years of Age born 2004 and 2005
Trial Date: Sunday, 15th May 2016
Where: Craigie Leisure Centre

Creative Kids Art Club

Classes run for one hour and are suitable for children from 5 to 10 years. All materials and aprons are provided.

Visit www.creativekidsartclub.com.au for class timetable, locations and term dates.
Tel: 0408 194 441 or email jane@creativekidsartclub.com.au for more information.

6th International Football Festival and Citizenship Ceremony

In 2016 the Falcons (West Perth) District, Lions (Subiaco) District, WA Football Commission and West Perth Football Club will host the 6th annual International Football Festival as West Perth take on Subiaco at HBF Arena on April 2.

As part of the event we will again provide free tickets to every primary and secondary school aged child/student across Perth's Northern Suburbs (in excess of 50,000) allowing the family to attend for FREE.

Why is this day so important:

WA's Northern Suburbs are the most heavily populated with new Australians.

Football provides an opportunity to integrate into the Australian culture. International round opens football up to the community and celebrates our community's diversity.

Event information:

Come to HBF Arena on Saturday, 2 April to see West Perth take on Subiaco in front of a predicted 8000 strong crowd made up of new Australians, new fans of our game and long term West Perth and Subiaco supporters. In what is sure to be a classic match between the 2015 grand finalists, being International Round, there will be plenty of festivities held throughout the afternoon to celebrate and bring together the members of our diverse community.

Come along and have fun in the comprehensive Kids Zone with Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Super Slide, West Coast Eagles inflatable football activities and more. There will be International Food Stalls, an on-site British Pub and Beer Tent, and various pre-game, half-time & post-game activities.

Citizenship Ceremony:

We are also excited to once again host The City of Joondalup Citizenship Ceremony as new Australians make a public commitment to Australia accepting the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship. This will be held in a pre-match ceremony.

For any further information please contact Andrew Ridley
Metro North Community Development Manager
West Australian Football Commission
Mobile: 0402 794 016
E:  aridley@wafc.com.au  | W:  www.wafootball.com.au

ECU Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma

Asthma is the #1 chronic disease for children, is the leading cause of children's admission to emergency departments and lost days of school, affects 10% of West Australians, and at present there is no cure. The majority of asthma-related deaths are preventable, yet still 400 people in Australia die every year because of asthma.

The ECU Freeway Bike Hike will be held on Sunday 3rd April.  This unique opportunity gives all of Perth the opportunity to hit their pedals on the Freeway, with not a car in sight.  There are different hikes to suit different skill, age and fitness levels, even a Trike Hike for under 12 year olds. The morning ride winds up at Elizabeth Quay and the best part is - proceeds assist the Asthma Foundation WA.

The students and families of Madeley Primary School have been given the following link to register with a 15% discount code.  We have allowed for 100 entries with this discount code, if any more are required please contact Andrea Cavanagh via email at: community@mellenevents.com

15% discount code – Primary15

Download the following Fundraising flyer for further information

Andrea Cavanagh
ECU Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma

Better Health Program

Is your child 7 – 13 Years of age?
Are you worried about their weight?

Please download the attached flyer regarding a fun, free 10 week program to help families lead healthier and happier lives.

Term 2 dates commence 26th April 2016 to 1st July 2016