12 August 2016

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Expecting Excellence

At this week’s Staff Meeting we looked at our school’s vision statement, focussing specifically on the last line which mentions ‘excellence’. At Madeley Primary School we believe excellence is achieved when a child attains their personal best. Excellence may look different for each person. For one child attaining a ‘C’ grade is excellence while for another an ‘A’ grade is well within their reach. The challenge for teachers is to encourage and support students to push the boundaries of what they can do in order to achieve a new personal best and even greater excellence in what they do.

Staff talked about the various ways that we communicate what ‘excellence’ means and how we promote it at our school. Ideas that were shared included:

• Encouraging students to self-reflect and ask ‘is this my best work?’
• Modelling what excellence may look like, sound like. This may look different for each child.
• Making acceptable standards of work explicit
• Setting learning goals for lessons
• Providing assessment rubrics that outline what levels of work should demonstrate
• Regularly reminding students that excellence is expected
• Holding students accountable when they don’t strive for excellence

We are excited that our school vision statement challenges us to consider excellence and how we will help our students to achieve their personal best.

Open Night

Our school Open Night is scheduled for 5.00-7.00pm on 7th September. We encourage all parents to keep this night free and join us. Our staff will be working hard with your children to ensure that this night is a worthwhile experience. Our Music Room and Science Room will also be open and Mrs Horrocks is preparing another wonderful Art Display for you to enjoy.

Fathering Project

The Madeley Primary Champions Dads Project team have a very exciting event planned for this Sunday afternoon. Dads and kids will be enjoying a drive-in movie in our school undercover area. For more information check out the Champion Dads Facebook page.

Student Council

Our Student Council have been talking about things that they think could be improved in our school. Last term they focussed on reducing litter while this term they want to help address some of the swearing that they have been hearing in the playground. Unfortunately, our kids are exposed more and more to swearing through television, movies, social media as well as older children and adults in their lives. This result in them becoming desensitised to it. Our Student Councillors will be exploring ways to remind students about the importance of using appropriate language at school regardless of who is listening. We teach students to ‘code switch’ which requires them to modify their behaviour depending on the social context in which they find themselves. The code of behaviour required at school is different to when they are with their mates at home or after school. We encourage parents to constantly model code switching and the use of socially appropriate language to their children.

Kids with Autism

At Madeley Primary School we provide an inclusive environment in which all students can have their academic, emotional and social needs met. We teach our students that the world is full of people that are very different with individual behaviours and needs. We work to help students develop empathy and compassion for others, being patient and kind, showing care and working to help build others up. Sometimes others may behave in ways that are challenging for us to manage. Students with autism often have difficulty communicating with others, following directions or making friends. It is important that students and adults understand how specific disabilities like autism may affect behaviour. Below are some links to websites that provide information to improve your understanding.

Q&A Meeting

Our next Q&A session for interested parents will be after assembly on 18th August. I will be talking about the new Business Plan at this meeting. All parents are welcome to attend.

Have a great weekend everyone

Stephen Bevan
Principal

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

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

Year 6 Graduation Sausage Sizzle

Tuesday 23rd August Week 6

In the week prior to the ‘Sausage Sizzle’ students will receive a form so that orders can be placed.

Please look out for this form coming home!

Ms Chester

Arts Captains, Student Councillors, Sustainability & Faction Captains

Following our recent school photography by Kapture, you can now view and order Arts Captains, Student Councillors, Sustainability and Faction Captains photos taken on the day.

When visiting www.kapture.com.au click on the link “Order Your Sports & Event Photos Here” you will then need to enter our school code to access the gallery.

CODE: W8KWWP

For any further information or assistance telephone Kapture Photography 08 9240 1714

Sport News

Faction Cross Country

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the cross country. The cross country is a challenging event so well done on completing the course. Thank you to all the staff for their help and the parents who attended to cheer on their children. The results were:

1st Thunder 275 points
2nd Lightning 267
3rd Storm 241
4th Cyclone 203

Future Sporting Events

Eagles & Dockers Jumper Raffle

Do you love the Eagles or Dockers or know someone who does? If you do, buy some raffle tickets to be in the draw for a chance to win a Signed West Coast Eagles or Unsigned Fremantle Dockers Jumper

• We have one of each jumper to raffle. You may enter one or both of the raffles.
• Tickets are $5.00 each.
• The raffle for the jumpers will be drawn at the end of our School Athletics Carnival on Thursday 1st September 2016.
• The money raised goes towards the Year 6 Graduation.
• If you wish to enter the raffle, cut out and complete the slip below for the jumper you would like to go into the draw for, place it in an envelope along with the money and send it in to Mr Taddei in BLA2 or Mrs Chester in BLA1.

Music News

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

Science

SCIENCE WEEK 2016

Monday 15th August – Friday 19th August

The theme for Science week this year has a very strong STEM feel about it. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. (In other parts of the world they also include the Arts and they call it STEAM.)

The theme this year is “Drones, Droids and Robots”.

Science is celebrated all across Australia during Science Week and it is not only something that happens at schools. I believe there will be plenty of “Sciencey” stuff happening in the Cultural Centre in Northbridge during the first weekend (13th and 14th August). Get down there and have a day out with the whole family.

At Madeley we are celebrating with a Robot Design competition, puzzle challenges for the whole family, STEM activities in the Science Room and a Rocket Launch on Tuesday. The Robot designs which have already been submitted are looking well thought out and I’m looking forward to seeing lots more. I’m also looking forward to the return of plenty of answers next week to the puzzles which will be coming home today. Get those thinking hats on!

Mrs Jones
(Science Specialist)

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 term.

Kindergarten 2017

We are currently processing Kindergarten 2017 enrolments, if you’d like more information in regards to the enrolment process please come into the Administration Office or call 9302 3611 who will be able to assist you.

School Services

School Nurse

Head Lice

It has been brought to our attention that some students in the school have contracted head lice. It is imperative that you check your child’s head, if necessary, treat any lice and eggs.

Health Screen

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.

Library

Book Week

Book Week is coming soon - 22 – 26 August (Week 6)

We will be holding the annual Book Fair during Book week. The Book Fair will be held in the library on Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th August, before and after school. Payment can be made by cash, Eftpos or Credit Card.

Book Week Dress Up Parade will be held on the Friday 26 Aug – dress up as your favourite book character and join the fun.

Brochures for the Book Fair will be sent home next week (Week 5) for more information.

Erna Cabrera
Library Staff

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

Sports Carnival Lunch Orders

Sports Carnival Lunch Order forms for Thursday 1st September have been sent home with all students this week.

Order forms for parents and students are due by 26th August 2016.

If you can you spare 15 minutes on the day of the carnival before lunch time to sort the orders or during the break to sell drinks, please come by the canteen on the day or let us know you’re available - we’d love to meet some new helpers!

P&C Next Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held in the staffroom at 7:30pm on Wednesday 14 September 2016.

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.

Submission Approved

At the P&C meeting held on 3 August, approval was given for $2,329 towards the English and Literacy Resources submission.

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.

Ashdale Secondary College Presents

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Galileo Theatre, 75 Westport Parade, Darch

Friday 2nd September at 7pm
Saturday 3rd September at 1pm
Saturday 3rd September at 6pm

Students - $ 5.00
Adults - $10.00

Cash Ticket Sales at ASC Front Administration Office

Credit Card Ticket Sales phone 9302 7100

All enquiries to Terry.Pirlo@education.wa.edu.au

Wakakirri at the Regal Theatre

As part of the Cluster Gifted and Talented Dance program for 2016, students from Ashdale, Landsdale and Madeley Primary and Secondary schools will be performing at Wakakirri at the Regal Theatre on the 17th August, celebrating the wonderful talents of both students and teachers within the Ashdale Cluster.

It is an opportunity for the students to showcases all their hard work the students complete on a weekly basis within the Cluster.

All enquiries to Ashdale Secondary College, Drama Department Mr Pirlo and Ms Gull.

Community News

Olympic Kingway Sport Club

Family Disco Friday 26th August
Clubroom Bellerive Blvd, Madeley

Junior Disco 6-10 y/o
Time - 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Senior Disco
Time - 8pm – 10pm

Tickets $11.50 pre sale
Or $15 at the door
$5 Meal Packs available & others available

Contact
Adina - 0439 914 818
Natalie - 0416 007 279

City of Stirling

Family and Children’s Services invite you to our FREE Parenting Workshops.

The program is facilitated by Protective Behaviours WA and supported by the City of Stirling’s Outside School Hours Care.

2016 Dates Sessions

Wednesday 17th August 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Hamersley Recreation Centre - Children’s Centre, Belvedere Road, Hamersley WA 6021

Wednesday 24th August 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Stirling Leisure Centre - Scarborough, Leisure Building 2, 173 Gildercliffe Street, Scarborough WA 6019

Wednesday 31st August 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Inglewood Civic Centre, Children’s Centre,
Cnr Ninth Avenue & Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

Want more Info?

Family Services or Children’s Services
Telephone (08) 9205 8555 Facismile (08) 9345 8822
familyservices@stirling.wa.gov.au or children@stirling.wa.gov.au

Visit the link below, sign up to the Family Services e-newsletter and join the City of Stirling on Facebook.

Balcatta Senior High School

Come along to Food Sensations for a FREE hands-on nutrition and cooking experience.

Over 4 sessions, you will learn a variety of nutrition topics and learn to cook some tasty, easy recipes.

All sessions held at: Balcatta Senior High School, 31 Poincaire Street, Balcatta.

1pm-3pm Session 1: Monday Aug 8, Session 2: Monday Aug 15, Session 3: Monday Aug 22 Session 4: Monday Aug 29

If you would like to make a booking please contact Lisa Nottage, Community Health Nurse, please register at the link below alternatively send an email to lisa.nottage@education.wa.edu.au, or leave a message on 0406537954