18 November 2016

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Parent Surveys

This year's survey was completed by 139 parents. This is a 58% increase from the 2014 survey and a 28% increase from last year's one. A majority (83%) of parents who completed the survey have had children at the school for over 2 years. Staff have been provided with the survey data and are currently reading through it to identify areas that need to be addressed as we move into 2017. Most of the data and comments indicate that our parent community have a high opinion of our school and the programs we provide. The data will be presented to the School Board at the Open Public Meeting on 30th November. It will also be shared at the next P&C meeting.

School Board Membership 2016

One of the Parent Survey items asked if parents know who the School Board members are. The average rating for this was only 2.8 (out of 5) so we are providing the names of the Board members again in this newsletter. Members include: Mike Kelly (Chair), James Dillon, Paul Wright, Nicole Forrest, Siobhan Jones, Paul Thomas, Doreen Randall, Michelle Horrocks and Stephen Bevan. The members and the role of the Board will be promoted more early next year.

Positive Education Programme

Our school supports the Play is the Way ® philosophy in the way it teaches and promotes social-emotional 'behaviour' education. We are encouraged to see that this year's Parent Survey reflected the work we have been doing in raising awareness of the approach across the community. The average rating for all survey items was above 3 (out of 5) which indicates a generally positive response. It was particularly encouraging to see that the "…philosophy of the Positive Education Policy is well known by parents" item increased significantly in 2016. The introduction of the program has been a challenge as it has required a radical shift in thinking. We hope to continue providing parents with relevant information in order to further build understanding next year.

Effectiveness of Communication

The 2016 Parent Survey asked parents to rate the effectiveness of various forms of communication used by the school. Our school newsletter ranked as the second most effective tool just below 'email from the school.' These items scored an average rating of above 4 (out of 5) which is a very strong result. We encourage parents who read the newsletter to promote its use as a communication tool to other parents who may not regularly read it.

Jewellery at School

We have had a few issues with lost or dangerous jewellery being worn to school. We ask that parents support the school Dress Code by not allowing their children to wear inappropriate jewellery to school. The school's Dress Code states:

"Children are not to wear jewellery to school apart from specified items in the Dress Code (see below). It is not appropriate and considerable time is wasted in locating lost and misplaced items. Items such as wallet chains, larger earrings and necklaces can be easily lost or broken and can result in injury in lessons involving technology and physical education. Only studs/sleepers, watches, medical identification and essential religious items are acceptable items of jewellery."

Student Reports

Teachers are currently finalising school reports for Semester 2. These reports will be sent home on 13 December.

Class Lists 2017

Planning our class structure for the next school year is underway. This structure will change depending on the number of student enrolments we receive over the holiday period. For this reason we will not be publicising the structure or the class lists until the start of next year. Class lists will be posted outside the Library on the afternoon of 30th January.

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

Kindergarten to Year 5 parents/guardians - Please notify the school in writing if your child/children are not returning to Madeley Primary School next academic year 2017.

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 2016

Term Dates 2017

Student Free Days 2017

Class News

Year 6

Year 6 Fundraiser

This term, we are having a Free Dress Day which will be held next week,

Tuesday 22nd November.

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.

Year 6 Transition Program at Ashdale Secondary College

Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November at Ashdale Secondary College

During Term 4 Ashdale Secondary College will be hosting a Year 6 Transition Program for all students who are within the Cluster or enrolled to attend the College in Year 7 2017.

All students are required to bring their subject books, a pencil case and notepaper.

Year 6 - Ashdale Secondary College Science Extension

Group 2: BLA2 – Wednesday 23rd November, week 7 Term 4
Bus Departs: Madeley PS at 9:45am
Science session at ASC 10am - 11am
Return to school 11:30am

Please note – BLA2
Week 7 date has been changed from Tuesday 22nd November to Wednesday 23rd November 2016.

Year 6 Graduation Excursion LASER CORPS

The Year Six Graduation Ceremony and activities are planned for their final week of school this year. The program will be as follows:

• Monday 12th December - Excursion: Laser Corps, Swan Valley
• Tuesday 13th December
  - Graduation Ceremony at School
  - Graduation Cake at School
  - Graduation Buffet Lunch at Crown Perth

All Year Six students are expected to attend the Graduation Ceremony. Students will need to be in full school uniform (with graduation shirt) and neatly presented.

The total cost for all of the graduation activities will be $30.

Graduation Excursion

Activities have been organised for the Year Six students at Laser Corps- Swan Valley on Monday 12th December. The address is: Swan Valley Oasis Resort, 10250 W Swan Road (Cnr of West Swan & Henley St), Henley Brook. Students are to meet at school as a normal day. We will depart at 9.45am and travel by bus to Laser Corps. We will return to school by bus and will be back by the end of the day.

Students must wear long pants, closed shoes and their school shirt. They will also need to bring along with them their hat, drink bottle and sunscreen. Lunch (sausage sizzle and drink) is included in the price. Note: Parent/Guardian must complete and sign a disclaimer (attached) for their child to participate.

Please complete the consent form on the following page and return it with $30 by Friday 2nd December in order to allow your child to participate in the graduation activities.

Mario Taddei & Dawn Chester

Graduation Ceremony and Lunch

The Year Six Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 13th December, commencing at 9am and concluding at approximately 10:30am at the Madeley Primary School AAA (undercover) area. You will receive an invitation to the Graduation in the mail and we ask that you complete and send in the RSVP section with the number of seats you require (maximum of 2) so that we can allocate seating.

At the conclusion of the ceremony all guests are invited to remain in the AAA area and join the students and staff for the cutting of the graduation cake.

At 11.30am the Year Six students will be catching a bus to Crown Perth for a graduation buffet lunch at the Atrium. We will return to school by bus and will be back by the end of the day.

Students will be able to change into other clothes for the lunch before they get onto the bus. Dress code: smart-casual. Students in the past have attended graduation celebrations in a full range of outfits from slacks/shirt to a tuxedo for boys and skirt/top to dresses for the girls. It is up to the discretion of parents as to how formal they go.

Shirt Signing- Last Day of the Year

The Year Six students are allowed to get their school uniforms signed by their peers, ONLY on the last day and students will need to bring their own laundry marker.

Year 4 & 5

Ashdale Secondary College – STEM

The Ashdale STEM Institute is running a series of exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) workshops for Ashdale Cluster Year 4 & 5 students and their family members.

Each workshop will allow the student and their family member to engage in STEM activities from 5.00pm to 6.30pm with a pizza dinner served at the conclusion.

Understanding STEM education is vitally important for students to become innovative, global thinkers, capable of finding creative solutions to real world problems. We believe that by working in partnership with our families, we will better enable students to consider future career pathways in STEM.

Please click on the buttons below to express your interest in one or more of the three STEM workshops.

Places are limited, so please ensure that you're able to attend the session/s you register into.

Expressions of interest close Thursday 17 November 2016.

CREATIVE CODING WORKSHOP:
Tuesday 22 November 2016

RACING ROCKET WORKSHOP:
Tuesday 29 November 2016

SCINTILLATING SCIENCE WORKSHOP:
Tuesday 6 December 2016

GLA1, 2 & 3

Our students in GLA 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be going on an excursion to Grand Cinemas Warwick to view an advance screening of the upcoming film "Trolls" (Rated G) on Thursday 24th November 2016. We are travelling by bus with seatbelts, departing school at 9:15am. In English students have been learning strategies of questioning and inferring in regards to reading and viewing multi-modal texts. Students will get the opportunity to apply these strategies to the film.

Details for the excursion are as follows:

Date: 24th November 2016
Departure time: 9:15am
Movie time: 10:00am (90 mins running time)
Return to school: 12:15pm (Lunch as normal at Madeley Primary School)
Cost: $20.00 per student
What to bring: Water bottle, and morning tea (eaten prior to movie commencing)
What to wear: Full school uniform

NOTE: Strictly no purchases will be made from the cinemas 'Candy Bar'

WLA3

In week 5, Pre-primary students from WLA3 went for a short walk around the local area to consolidate what they have been learning about homes and houses. Students were able to compare different features of the homes close to our school and think about why their owners chose to build them the way they did. We especially enjoyed looking at some beautiful gardens. It was great to see the students having a go at making some notes about their observations. Thank you to the parent volunteers who accompanied us on our walk.

Kindergarten 2017

Parent Information Session on

Date: Monday 21st November
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm.
Location: Kindy room WLA2.

The session introduces new parents to the Madeley Primary School and our Kindergarten Program.

You will receive information and handy hints to help you and your child make a smooth introduction into school.

Sport News

Reminder

All students need a broad brim hat and water bottle for all outdoor sport and class activities.

Interschool Cricket

Well done to our year 5/6 boys cricket team who recently won the T20 Blast regional final. The boys will now compete in the state final on the 24th November at the WACA ground. Good luck!

Due to the short turn around between the state finals and national finals, Cricket Australia have asked for all the details of the students from each of the schools in the state finals, so that they can be as prepared as possible if Madeley Primary School makes it through.

Could you please complete the online form on the behalf of your child, waiver/talent release form is via the following link:

Year 6 Cluster Summer Carnival 2016

Madeley, Ashdale and Landsdale Primary Schools have organised a Year 6 friendly sports carnival to allow our senior students to both compete against one another and to form new friendships before heading off to high school. All students will be involved in 3 games: Handball, Flag Belt Rugby and Narnia. Students will form mixed teams and the focus will be on participation and fun. Please ensure that both you and your parents/guardians carefully read the important details attached, and fill out the appropriate form. The details are as follows:

Date of Carnival - Friday 02/12/2016
Venue - Kingsway Cricket Oval
Start time - 1pm
Finish time - 3pm
What to bring/wear Water bottle, school sport shirt, navy blue shorts/skirt, suitable footwear, wide brim hat, sunscreen.
Cost Free – Students will be walking to and from the venue.

Consent form to be returned to the class teacher before Friday 2nd December.

Music

Choir

Our Christmas program is in progress for the Landsdale Farm School Carols night on Dec 7th (6 – 9 pm) and the Christmas Excursion Day, in Week 9 (date to be confirmed). We hope to see many of our school community at the Carols night (see promo).

Madeley's Got Talent

The annual search for Madeley's most talented students is underway! Applications have closed and Madeley's Got Talent auditions have begun and will continue for 3 weeks. The Arts Captains and Talent-search team are scheduling the auditions week by week, so if you are still waiting for your form telling you when to audition, don't panic! It's still coming. After we have seen all 60 + acts, we will select the 10 that will perform in the Final.

Please remember to come prepared with your music if you need any.

The Madeley's Got Talent Final will be held in Week 9 on Thursday 8th December at 2 pm. Parents are welcome to attend.

For more information, please see the Arts Captains, Jade and Tyler. Thank you!

Instrumental Music Testing – Year 4s

The Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) offer instrumental lessons to Madeley Primary School students in Years 5 and 6. Next year they will be providing lessons in Flute, Clarinet and Guitar. These lessons can continue up until Year 12 if the student remains in the Government Schools system. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument as the cost of lessons is paid for by the Education Department.

The Year 4s are currently being tested and selection for offers will take place before the end of term.

Mrs Campione
Music Teacher

Library

As we are heading to the end of term, I'd like to advise you of the following:

Next week (Week 7) will be the last week for all students to borrow books.

All books are to be returned in Week 8 – week starting Mon 28th Nov.

If books are lost or damaged, they will need to be paid for. Until books are returned or a replacement paid for, your child will not be able to borrow another book.

If you have any queries, please come and see me in the library Mon – Thurs.

Please take care of books that are on loan to your child.

• Use a library bag to protect books – bags are available from the uniform shop, or can be purchased at most retailers for a few dollars.
• Please do not leave in hot cars or in sun.
• Use clean hands while reading books.
• Turn pages carefully – no slide and swipe.

City of Wanneroo Mayor's Christmas Appeal

The school is supporting the City of Wanneroo Mayor's Christmas Appeal again this year and is seeking donations from our community.

All donations received will be distributed to those less fortunate within our community.

Donations can be left in the red bin outside of the School Library.

Last Day for donations is 25th November.

We would like to encourage our community to get behind this worthy cause. Thank you for your support

Thankyou
Erna Cabrera
Library Staff

School Services

Healthier Eating at School

It is always a challenge packing healthy food that children will eat at school. It can be very frustrating having food left uneaten or wasted by children who are fussy eaters. There are many different online resources to help parents in this area. Here is something from the Better Health site:

What to put in healthier school lunches: Try planning a healthy lunch box. Talk to your children and discuss what they would be happy to have included.

The six key parts to a healthy lunchbox include:

• fresh fruit
• fresh crunchy vegetables
• milk, yoghurt or cheese (you can use reduced-fat options for children over the age of two years). For children who cannot tolerate milk products, offer appropriate alternatives like calcium fortified soy or rice drink or soy yoghurt
• a meat or meat alternative food like some lean meat (e.g. chicken strips), hard-boiled egg
• a grain or cereal food like bread, a roll, flat bread, fruit bread or crackers (wholegrain or wholemeal choices are best)
• tap water.

The Healthy Kids Association also has some helpful advice

School Canteen

The new Summer Menu will be available from 10th October, Term 4

School Canteen is Open on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

• Go to sign up box and click on "Register".
• Fill out the section regarding email address and password.
• You will receive an email to your nominated email address with your confirmation order.
• A recess/lunch order bag prints out in the canteen on the morning of the order and the order is prepared.

Note – The days the canteen is not open will be marked on the calendar and you will not be able to place an order.

Benefits of this system are:

• You can order up to 2 weeks ahead.
• The system will save any regular/favourite order to make ordering online even quicker.
• It helps the canteen run more efficiently and also saves you time.

Free Parenting Seminars

Positive Parenting Program at Madeley Primary School

A well-researched and evidence-based parenting program is being offered to parents/carers at Madeley PS in Term 4 2017. Research has demonstrated the acceptability of the Triple P strategies across cultures. Parents/carers are invited to attend free parenting seminars to learn practical, positive and effective ways to:

• strengthen bonds with their children;
• encourage children's social and language skills;
• develop children's emotional self-regulation, independence and problem solving ability;
• manage common behavioural concerns.

Parents of children aged between 3 and 8 years are welcome to attend. Parents may choose to attend one, two or all three of the following seminars:

Monday 21st Nov Seminar Three: Raising Resilient Children
Time: 1.15 - 2.45pm
Venue: Madeley Primary School (please sign in at Administration Office)
Cost: Free – however bookings are essential.

For more information, or to register to attend a free parenting seminar please:

Complete the slip below and return to Madeley PS Administration Office.

As part of the Positive Parenting Program at Madeley Primary School, Crèche information

So we can provide a safe and happy environment for you and your child we ask you to note the following requirements in documents attached.

Crèche hours:

The Triple P course will run from 1.15pm-2.45pm.

The Crèche will be open from 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Please make sure you drop your child(ren) off between 1.00pm and 1.10pm.

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 and 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 & Tanya Wood
Community Child Health Nurse

School Banking in 2017

Madeley Primary will have 2 new School Banking Coordinators for 2017.

Robyn Walton and Trish Johnson will be the new School Banking Co-ordinators.

Robyn and Trish will be popping into the Library on school banking day to start meeting all the students and learn all about the school banking program until the end of term.

In 2017 the School banking day will change to WEDNESDAY.

Notices will be placed around the school to remind you of the change of days.

The School Banking will continue in the Library for 2017.

Please feel free to chat to me at any time about any queries you have.

THANKYOU – Kim, Madeley School Banking Co-ordinator

The Schoolzine App update is now available

The update will automatically install on your Phone.

All app features and settings will remain the same.

Once you have updated the app, the following icon will appear on your Phone.

Depending on your devices settings you may need to visit the App Store/Play Store and search for Schoolzine to manually update.

If you are downloading the app for the first time, you will automatically receive the updated version.

The update features a new design and layout, with improved functionality and features. For more information about SZapp or for help installing SZapp, please see the instructions below.

If you have any questions regarding the release or experience any issues, contact us at szapp@schoolzine.com.au. Please include as much information as you can, including what device you are using, so we can assist you as quickly as possible.

P&C News

Next Meeting - Last Meeting of 2016

The next P&C meeting will be held in the staffroom at 7:30pm on Wednesday 30th November 2016 (Week 8). Please note this is an amended date as the date in Week 9 coincided with another school event.

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

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 & After School Care

Camp Australia

The Camp Australia Newsletter is attached with details of all the activities during the last two weeks.

Our Holiday Club program is approaching and the theme for these Summer Holidays is We Can Build It. For information regarding bookings before and after school care, please visit…

Community News

Ashdale Secondary College 2017 Enrolments

2017 enrolments at Ashdale Secondary College!

If your child is starting Year 7 or changing schools in Years 8-12, you need to apply to enrol them in public school for 2017.

Parents are encouraged to apply early to ensure they receive valuable information and updates in Terms 3 and 4, prior to their children starting at ASC. All children from Year 7 to 12 are guaranteed a place at their local intake public school.

To submit an expression of interest, please visit the Main Administration Office at Ashdale SC or phone 9302 7100. More information can be found at:

All prospective parents and students are invited to attend a Twilight Tour of the College on Monday 28 November. Tours will leave from the Main Administration foyer at 5.00pm, 5.30pm and 6.00pm.

Ashdale Secondary College Art Exhibition

COLLECTIVE ART EXHIBITION 2016

Opening Night 5th December at 5.30pm

Guest Speaker Dr Paul Uhlmann, Senior Lecturer at ECU

Galileo Theatre, Ashdale Secondary College, 75 Westport Parade, Darch 6065

Exhibition will run from 5th December to 13 December (including Saturday 10th December 10am – 2pm)

Please RAVP Mo Iqbal by 25th November, mohammed.iqbal@education.wa.edu.au

ECU Occupational Therapy Clinic for Children (free)

Does your child have any of the following difficulties?

• Poor drawing, colouring and/or cutting skills
• Messy or slow handwriting
• Delayed motor skills
• Can't concentrate in class
• Has difficulty interacting with peers
• Doesn't enjoy kindy/school
• Becomes distressed in the classroom
• Can't keep up with work in class
• Teacher has concerns with child's learning or behaviour

OT @ ECU may be able to help your child

Occupational Therapy at ECU is running groups at the Joondalup Community Clinical School located on site at Joondalup Health Campus. These student run groups are currently free of charge and aim to improve school participation and performance for children who are in the early years of primary school.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Your child will be offered a screening assessment in February 2017. This assessment will be conducted by experienced paediatric occupational therapists and lecturers. If required your child will be offered intervention in a group setting during term 1 or term 2, 2017.

The clinic is offering the following groups:

1. Ready, Steady, School is a school readiness group for kindy and pre-primary students. Monday 9:30-10:30am
2. Ready, Steady, Succeed is a group that aims to develop essential school skills for children in years 1, 2 and 3.Monday 3:30-4:30pm

Each group runs for 1 hour per week for the program length (usually 5 weeks).

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY 1st DECEMBER: jccs@ecu.edu.au

For more information please refer to leaflet

LANDSDALE FARM SCHOOL CAROLS ON THE FARM

Landsdale Farm School will be holding

CHRISTMAS CAROLS ON THE FARM EVENING

WEDNESDAY 7th DECEMBER 2016
6PM – 9PM

The Madeley Primary School Choir will be performing at this event

See leaflet for more information

MACEDONIAN COMMUNITY LANGUAGE SCHOOL

A language provider of Macedonian under Government's Community Languages Program and the single largest provider of Macedonian Language in Western Australia.

Located: Balcatta House, Albert St, Balcatta
Contact: John Kirou, Board Member, Macedonian Community Language School.
Mobile: 0419 979 997

VACSWIM Summer 2017

About Swimming and Water Safety

Aquatic life is a part of our Western Australian lifestyle and ensuring your child can swim competently and safely is a must for all families. To assist in this aim, the Department of Education's Swimming and Water Safety team provides affordable swimming lessons across the state to give all children the opportunity to learn to swim in a safe and enjoyable environment.

The Swimming and Water Safety team offers two types of swimming programs:

• VacSwim, and
• Interm Swimming.

These programs are the largest swim education programs operated in Australia.

VacSwim

VacSwim programs offers value for money swimming lessons for all children aged 5 to 17 in the spring and summer school holidays. Lessons operate at over 180 centres across the state with over 45,000 children participating annually. Parents enrol their children into a range of programs either online or by completing and returning an enrolment form.

More details on our VacSwim programs can be found here.