15 December 2016

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

2017 In Review

At our last School Board meeting members of the Board participated in a review of the year. This review highlighted many positives which included:

• Success of the external School Review
• Improved communication across the school
• Receiving multiple nominations for School Board positions
• The positive impact that the Play Is The Way program (Positive Education) is beginning to have in the school
• Strong community involvement – this has grown
• Strength of the P&C and the increase in parent involvement in this group
• Improvement in grounds maintenance
• Success of Open Nights
• Fathering Project activities
• Involvement of pre-service teachers in our school
• Evolution of the School Board – it is functioning more effectively now
• Teacher collaboration across the school
• The success of the Play and Learn program

We are encouraged by these positives and will continue striving to provide the best possible learning environment for the Madeley community as we move into 2017 and beyond.

School Security

Parents and community members are asked to keep a watchful eye on our school over the summer break. We have had reports of children and teenagers climbing on the roof and using the basketball courts inappropriately after school and on weekends. This is not only dangerous but can lead to damage to school property. If you witness something that looks suspicious we ask that you immediately contact Education Security on 92644632 or 92644771 or the police on 131444.

Goodbyes and Welcome

I would like to recognise again the staff who will be leaving us next year. This will include Mrs Campione, Mrs Hawes, Mrs O’Kane, Miss Pullella, Mrs Truda and Mrs Eddison. We thank them for the excellent work that they have done at our school and wish them all the best for the future. In 2017 we will welcome Mrs Wheeler who will be running a support program, Mrs Crow who is our new School Psychologist and Mrs Thomas who is our new Chaplain.

Happy Holidays

I wish all of our staff, students and their families a safe and joyous Christmas and a very successful New Year. It has been a blessing to be part of such a vibrant school community and I look forward to working with you all again in 2017.

Stephen Bevan
Principal

Class Lists 2017

Please notify the school in writing to Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au if your child/children are not returning to Madeley Primary School.

We are currently planning our class structure for 2017. 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.

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.

Term Dates 2017

Student Free Days 2017

End of Year Student Reports

All end of Semester 2 student reports have been sent home. Reports that have not been collected by parents/guardians by the end of this term will be available for collection at the Administration Office from 1st February 2017.

Music

What a great year this has been! The past couple of weeks have been extra-busy in the Music department with the Choir Christmas Excursion, the Landsdale Farm School Carols Night and Madeley’s Got Talent.

Choir

Our school choir represented Madeley Primary well on their Excursion last Tuesday 6th Dec. They sang to the residents, staff and guests of Aegis Woodlake Aged Care in Kingsley, then at Kingsway City Shopping Centre and finally, lunched at McDonalds. It was a fun day and there were smiles all round as we spread some Christmas cheer.

Wednesday night was the Landsdale Farm School Carols Night. There was a good turnout from the community and our choir kicked off the performances with several Christmas favourites. Thanks to the parents for bringing your children and staying the evening.

Our performances were enhanced by the efforts of a number of people. Thanks to all our soloists and to Jordan Rabbone for his special item. Thanks to Monique Cornall for adding some beautiful flute highlights to our carols. Thanks to Mr Bevan for being a good roadie.

We would also like to thank Elise Campione for giving up her time to support our school through her musical talents. Elise provided musical (piano) accompaniment to our choir at their excursion and at the Landsdale Carols performance. She also accompanied the school for their item at the Graduation ceremony this week. Elise is available for music tuition or accompaniment.

Madeley’s Got Talent

There was much anticipation and excitement in the school last Thursday 8th December as we prepared for the Madeley’s Got Talent Final! After 13 auditions over 3 weeks, to see 53 acts involving 94 students, 15 Finalists were selected to perform to the school community and family members! We had a wonderful array of acts and ages. Although the event was more about showcasing some of our talented students, we did have a panel of judges who gave points for technique, choreography, audience appeal and presentation.

The results were-

1st place: Jordan Rabbone – Yr 6 (sang and played and original song)
2nd place: Isabelle Edmonds – Yr 3 (dancing)
Equal 3rd place: Sienna, Ella, Aleeyah, Zalia & Jessica – Yr 4 (singing)
Equal 3rd place: Lorelei Santos and Riley Leatherbarrow – Yr 6 (dancing)

I wish to thank some special people who helped put Madeley’s Got Talent 2016 together. Firstly, to our Arts Captains Tyler Dold and Jade Moraru, and our Talent Search Team – Ella Buckland, Shaamilah Zakaria and Tegan Lipari... Thanks for all your work and organisation. It was fun!

Thanks to our judging panel Tyler, Jade, Mr Bevan, Ms Horrocks and Mrs Dold.

Thanks to the students who assisted with the sound and technical needs – Thomas Apoleski, Che Haylan, Joban Singh and Ezra Galley.

And a huge thanks to Mrs Kate Blower who saved the day when the technical gremlins arrived, and was in charge of the sound for the Final. I was so grateful for your help!

Farewell

Thanks for the kind words and wishes from parents, students and staff. I have thoroughly enjoyed this year at Madeley PS and hope our paths cross again in the future. Merry Christmas!

Mrs Campione

School Services

School Canteen

• 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.

Uniform Shop

The school uniform shop will be open to new parents on Friday 27th January 2017 9am – 11am.

School Team Photos – Last Chance

We have been advised by Kapture Photography that all sports and/or special team photos taken this year will be removed from their website at the end of this term in readiness for next year’s photography. This is your last chance to view and purchase these photographs. Please visit the link below and access the gallery using our school code; W8KWWP

This code can also be used to purchase class or individual photographs should you have missed out earlier in the year.

2017 Booklists

The 2017 Booklist have been sent home with students.

Copies are available from the Madeley Primary School Newsletter menu bar ‘Booklists’.

Reminder: Order on line before FRIDAY 30th DECEMBER 2016 to ensure delivery prior to school commencing.

• Visit westschoolsupplies.com.au
• Click on Student Orders and enter School Code as: MADBT1
• Enter password: MADBT1
• Click on School Year
• Click on ‘Display My List’ and follow the prompts

P&C News

Thank you!

The Madeley Primary P&C Association would like to take the opportunity to thank families who have assisted at events, provided feedback, offered opinions, participated in discussions and generously gave of their expertise throughout the year.

There is much planned for 2017 already and we look forward to continued collaboration as we seek to:

• Generate cooperation between parents, teachers, students and members of the general community.
• Assist in the provision of resources, facilities and amenities for the school.
• Foster community interest in educational matters.

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.

Next Meeting – AGM 15th February 2017

The next P&C meeting (which is also the AGM) will be held on Wednesday 15th February 2017 at 7.00pm 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.

We will be seeking nominations for the following positions:

• Secretary
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Canteen Treasurer
• Canteen Coordinator

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.

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

Kingsway Indoor Stadium

Kingsway Indoor Stadium have some fantastic camps these January School Holidays commencing Monday 9th January for children aged from 5 1/2 to 12 years at family friendly prices. Camps such as Basketball, Soccer, Netball and AFL will be running along with Dance classes for 5-12yrs and Cheerleading classes for 8-12yrs. For more detailed information and to enrol please click visit our website