29 July 2016

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Second Semester has started well with most students settling quickly back into routine. I encourage you to pull out your child’s report from last semester and read through it with them. Try to identify things that they are strong in and encourage them to keep doing well in these areas. Also identify one or two things that they can improve in. This may be to do with an academic area or behavioural area. Write these things down and regularly ask them how they are going in these areas. Remember to encourage them in their struggles but always remind them that the best learning comes when we overcome our difficulties.

Play is the Way (PITW)

The author of PITW (Wilson McCaskill) presented a full day of training to our staff last Monday 18th July. The PITW program is being used by many schools across Australia as the basis for teaching social-emotional understanding and skills to students. These skills are essential and are part of the Personal and Social Capability within the Australian Curriculum:

“In the Australian Curriculum, students develop personal and social capability as they learn to understand themselves and others, and manage their relationships, lives, work and learning more effectively. Personal and social capability involves students in a range of practices including recognising and regulating emotions, developing empathy for others and understanding relationships, establishing and building positive relationships, making responsible decisions, working effectively in teams, handling challenging situations constructively and developing leadership skills.”

Developing the ability to recognise and regulate emotions, be empathic, build positive relationships, make strong decisions, work effectively in teams and handle challenging situations with perseverance and success doesn’t happen by chance but requires explicit teaching. The school environment provides the perfect opportunity for these capabilities to be developed in meaningful ways as students work and interact with each other. The PITW program has provided us with the framework around which we can provide explicit teaching to our students and thus build these capabilities.

Social-emotional learning, like most other areas requires time. Just as we would not expect a student to suddenly improve in mathematics through one lesson we cannot expect that children will suddenly become ‘better behaved’ or ‘more caring’ through one lesson. Children learn best in an environment that is caring, where they are challenged and where they are held accountable for their learning. Punishing them or rewarding them for learning has been found to be ineffective in bringing about sustained, ongoing and meaningful improvement. In fact, research is beginning to show that rewards and punishments can result in reduced effort and less improvement.

One area that Wilson mentioned which resonated with me was the importance of developing perseverance and resilience in children. Perseverance is the ability to ‘hang in there’ when things are tough or when we are experiencing discomfort. Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ when we are hurt. Perseverance and resilience take a long time to develop. Our tendency as adults is to protect children from failure or discomfort. By doing this we actually weaken them as we remove the opportunity for them to learn to deal with emotions and feelings that will make them want to give up and avoid facing their problems. As adults we need to guide and support children to manage their own problems because they have the ability to be successful with our help.

Another tendency we have is to look for a ‘quick fix’ to our children’s problems i.e. ‘if this happens it will all be better’. Rewards and punishments are a reflection of this ‘quick-fix’ mentality. The idea that giving a child a sticker will result in improved behaviour or that detaining or suspending a child will make them behave better is false. Research shows that this carrot and stick approach does not result in sustained, ongoing changes in behaviour. When it comes to social-emotional learning there is no ‘quick-fix’. As adults we need to model (or learn) empathy, perseverance and resilience as we support our children to develop these very things themselves.

For more information on the Play is the Way program please check out the link below or make a time to come and chat with me.

Kiss-and-Drive

Attached to this newsletter is a flyer which we have been giving out to drivers using the kiss-and-drive area on Martindale Avenue. It is essential that we work together to try and improve the use of this area so please read the flyer.

P&C

Our next P&C meeting is scheduled for August 3 which is this Wednesday. We encourage everyone to consider getting along to our P&C meeting which starts at 7.30pm in the Staffroom.

Do you Like Drive-in Movies? Then you will love the Fathering Project ‘Kids Drive-in Movie’

Madeley Primary School is supporting this wonderful event being organised for the 14th August by the Madeley P&C Fathering Project Team. The Fathering Project aims to positively promote the important role of fathers & father figures to the school community. More details are included in this Newsletter.

Parent Q&A Sessions

Our next parent Q&A meeting will be held after assembly on 18 August. These sessions are a great opportunity for you to get more information about our school and how it operates. At this session I will be sharing our new Business Plan and what it means for the next three years at Madeley. Coffee and tea are provided so please consider coming for a chat.

Early Arrivals at School

Please remember that students who arrive before 8:30am must wait outside my office until they are released to their classrooms. This applies even if parents are waiting with their child.

Use of K/PP Play Area After School

Students are not permitted to use the nature play area or any of the moveable play equipment after school. They are also not permitted to enter building or use toilets. Parents who use this time to socialise must ensure that they supervise their children at all times.

School Uniform

Please support our school by ensuring your child is dressed in the correct school uniform. This includes the school jumper which is dark blue.

Absence Notification

It is important that the school is notified of any student absence. There is a new way to notify us. A New Absentee Form which is located on Schoolzine, Madeley Primary School Newsletter Menu Bar.

Example of Newsletter Menu Bar

Paving

Many thanks go to Mr Joseph Madafferi who donated the pavers which were layed outside the demountables during the last school holidays. This area is now much neater and we will add some plants in the near future.

Trading Card Club

Ms Philips and I have been running a Trading Card Club at lunchtimes on Tuesday. This is an opportunity for students to trade and play Pokémon and other trading card games in a supervised environment. Cards are not permitted at the school on any other days or times. Students who wish to participate need to get a permission slip signed by parents.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Stephen Bevan
Principal

School Calendar & Important Dates

The School Calendar is updated regularly and can be synched to your phone/computer for easy access. Please check the calendar for dates and further details of activities.

Student Free Days

Class News

LL4 & 5 Assembly

The Golden Rule

The Year 2 LLA 4 and LLA 5 ended Term 2 with a GOLDEN MESSAGE.

By re-enacting ‘The Berenstain’ Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain within a school and home setting the students passed on the important message we value here at Madeley Primary.

TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD
LIKE THEM TO TREAT YOU

The play showed just how a new girl at Liferaft Primary School felt when left out by the others. The story had links with some of the characters they had studied by Dr Seuss. Well done to all the students who did an amazing job.

Sport News

CROSS COUNTRY 2016

The school Faction Cross Country Championships are to be held on the school oval on Friday 5th August. The carnival is for PP to Year 6 students and we expect all students to compete unless they have a legitimate reason. The cross country is a challenging event. Please discuss with your child the importance of effort and the pursuit of their personal best. If your child can’t compete please inform the class teacher in writing.

The program for the day is as follows:

*Parents please note that times are approximate only and races may start earlier than stated. The carnival will only be postponed if “heavy” rain is expected.

WHAT TO BRING:

Drink bottle of water
Towel and change of clothes in case it rains
ASTHMA PUFFERS (if needed)

WHAT TO WEAR:

Shorts/Skirt/Skorts
Faction shirt
Sport shoes and socks (NO footy boots/thongs/sandals etc)
Hat and sunscreen

Parents, if you choose not to buy a faction shirt from the uniform shop your child may wear a plain faction coloured shirt from home.

Future Sporting Events

Music News

Drum Circle – the beat goes on

A new Drum Circle group will begin in Week 3, Monday 1st August and applications were available this week.

Drum Circles have been increasing in popularity in recent times due to their many and varied benefits; musically, socially, emotionally and physically! Plus they are great fun. These are interest groups only and students need to apply and be selected to participate.

• Students from Years 3 – 6 are welcome to apply by asking me for a form. An application does not mean automatic inclusion.
• Members of previous Drum Circles may re-apply but preference will be given to new students.
• Each group of 10 – 12 students will meet for 3 consecutive Monday lunchtimes in the Music Room.

Choir – WAGSMS Concert at the Crown Theatre

Our school choir has been rehearsing diligently in preparation for the big event in Week 6 – the WA Government Schools Music Society Concert on the big stage of Crown Theatre! We were privileged to have Ms Jennifer Clarke of Beaumaris Primary School (on behalf of WAGSMS) visit us for this week’s rehearsal to give us some direction with our item. The countdown has begun and we are looking forward to the experience, despite the nerves!

Tickets are available for families and friends through Ticketmaster. The details are as follows -

WAGSMS CONCERT

Crown Theatre, Burswood
Thursday 25th August (Week 6) –night concert
Ticket Sales (for audience members)

1. Tickets for ALL Crown concerts 2016 are on a first in best seats basis. There is no limit to the number of tickets that can be purchased per transaction. Concerts have “Sold Out” in the past so to guarantee your attendance, early ticket purchase is recommended.
2. The ticket price remains at $23.00 per ticket for 2016. There is no student or pensioner concession on the ticket price.
3. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com.au or over the telephone on 136100. A booking fee per transaction (not ticket) of $7.95 along with a 1.95% credit card charge will be charged.
4. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Box Office at Crown for $23.00 with no booking fee. Tickets at the Box Office (only) can be paid for via EFTPOS and cash with no fee involved. If paid for by credit card there will still be the 1.95% fee.
5. Wheelchair and/or special need tickets can only be purchased over the telephone on 136100. Request must be made at the time of booking.
6. Should concerts not be “sold out” tickets will be available to purchase on-line and at the box office at Crown up until the Concerts commence.

Mrs Campione
Music Teacher

School Enrolments 2017

Pre-Primary 2017

Our 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.

School Services

Chaplain’s Chat

Hi there and welcome back to Semester 2!

I hope you had a lovely holiday break and that the term has begun well for you and your families. I am so grateful for the school holidays and the change of pace that enables you to rest up a bit and feel refreshed.

I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the chaplaincy service here at Madeley Primary School. I am at the school on Thursdays from 11:00am and my role as Chaplain involves supporting the school community through pastoral care. A key service I will be involved in is one-to-one conversations for students struggling with social or emotional issues (e.g. family separations, grief and loss, anxiety, conflict resolution, bullying and so on) and I’m looking forward to spending time with the Buddy Club in the library again. Also, I am available to liaise between families and support services in the community where need be.

Parents and carers, please feel most welcome to make contact with me through the school administration with any queries or concerns.

Penny Eddison
(aka Miss Penny)

School Nurse

It is recommended that any Kindergarten children that have not turned 4 yet, should have their health screen done as it may possibly affect their family benefits through Centrelink.

Mel Arnison, Community Health Nurse

School Banking

We need your help for SCHOOL BANKING to continue!

A big thanks to Kim Johnston who has been the volunteer parent for School Banking at our school. With Kim’s daughter ending her time with Madeley Primary at the end of this year, Kim is looking for a new School Banking Coordinator for 2017 .

The program requires a volunteer School Banking Co-ordinator to facilitate the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. This only takes approximately an hour of your time one morning each week and the Commonwealth Bank will provide support in how to run the program. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they develop vital saving skills and also help our school with fundraising.

Currently, School Banking day is Tuesday, but this can be changed to another day to suit.

Please contact Kim on 0405 112 018 or Jenni Lee (Commonwealth Bank School Banking Specialist) by phoning 0457 514 257 if you would like to help. Alternatively, contact the school office on 9302 3611.

Gas Heater

Tenders are invited for the purchase of:

Rinnai energy saver gas heater

Please address tender in a sealed envelope to:

Manager Corporate Services
Madeley Primary School
Mardintale Ave
Madeley WA 6065

The Gas heater is available to view by contacting Marie Lingard on 9302 3611

Tender closes 10.00am on Friday, 12th August 2016

Library

Book Fair is coming ….

Madeley Primary School Library will be the place to be on 22nd – 26th August (Week 6)

Come along and see all the items available including books, posters and novelty items. Sales will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 24th – 26th August.

Classes will be coming through the Book Fair on Monday and Tuesday to view resources for sale and record some items that they may wish to buy.

More updates coming soon….

Girraween Library

City of Wanneroo Libraries is holding a Free Events at GIRRAWEEN LIBRARY

• Tuesday 16th August - Celebrate The Reading Hour One, Two, Three - Read!
• Thursday 1st September - Living Eggs at the Library

P& C News

Fundraising Update

Thank you to all who organised, assisted and supported the Finding Dory Movie Fundraiser and the Election Day Fry-up.

These two events combined raised just over $3,100! Well done and thanks again.

Fathering Project ‘Kids Drive-in Movie’– Save the Date!

A ‘Kids Drive-in Movie’ is planned for Sunday 14th August 2016 which will run between 1.30pm and 4pm in the Madeley Primary Schools assembly area.

The P&C supports the Madeley Primary Fathering Project Schools Group. The group is recognised and supported by The Fathering Project and aims to positively promote the important role of fathers & father figures to the school community.

At the upcoming event, Dads (or father figures) and their children will create and decorate a ‘car’ together prior to a movie screening.

The event will provide an opportunity for dads or father figures to spend time with,and have fun with their children, increase engagement and build some new relationships with others among the community.

There will be a $15 cost which will include 1 car box along with all crafts required to build it.

For those wishing to bring along 2 or more children you will have the option to either share a car or simply purchase another.

Please RSVP to Peter by 4th August on either peterwithnell@hotmail.com, 0404 310 727 or even on the Madeley Champion Dads FB page and please advise on how many kids will attend with their age and how many cars you will require. Payments are to be paid on the Sunday 14th at the event.

If you have queries regarding this event or The Fathering Project, please contact Peter on any of the above details.

Madeley PS families are encouraged to follow the Madeley Champions Dads Facebook page.

P&C Next Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held in the staffroom at 7:30pm on Wednesday 3 August 2016.

Any new members are most welcome to attend and a reminder to bring $1.00 for P&C membership.

Any new members to the P&C are reminded to bring $1.00 for their P&C membership.

Entertainment Book

The Entertainment Book and the Entertainment Digital Membership can save you money and raise money for Madeley Primary School at the same time!

The Books sell for $65 and the school earns $13 for each one we sell.

Online ordering is available or alternatively, payment and order forms can be sent to the School Office.

Before & After School Care

Camp Australia

The Camp Australia Newsletter is attached with details of all the activities during the last two weeks. For information regarding booking before and after school care, please visit.

School Cluster Information

Ashdale Secondary College General Enrolment 2017

Places Still Available at Ashdale Secondary College for 2017

To submit an Expression of Interest, please visit the Main Administration Office at Ashdale SC or Phone 9302 7100.

Community Notices

Pro Edge Tennis Academy

Tennis programs for various ages and levels.

We currently run a before school tennis program at Madeley Primary School and want to offer your child the chance to learn and play tennis. Our school tennis program will recommence in the second week of school in Term 3 on Monday (25/07/16), 7.45am - 8.30am.

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.

Online registrations have now opened for the 2016/17 season, to register please visit www.playcricket.com.au or if you have any questions please email the club at admin@landsdalejcc.com.au

Helen O Grady Drama Academy

Weekly Classes Enrolling Now, to find out more, please contact 9402 8744

Kindy Drama 3-5 Years | Lower Primary 5-8 Years
Upper Primary 9-12 Years | Youth 12-17 Years

CF11 Elite Football Academy

High quality football coaching for players of all ages and abilities.

After School Sessions, Mondays 3.30pm for an hour

From 1st August 2016 for 8 WEEKS