19 May 2017

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,

Thanks to our P&C

Our P&C are a very active and important part of the Madeley Primary School community. At last week’s meeting the P&C contributed over $11000 to important activities and events in our school. We thank our P&C and all the parents/community members who support them. Below are the areas that will benefit from P&C funding this year:

• Play & Learn EA - $4000
• English/Literacy additional reading resources - $2303.90
• Year 6 Camp subsidy - $1300
• World Book Online subscription - $2200
• PE – trophy engraving - $300
• Book Week activities - $300
• Melaleuca Block resource request - $562.87
• Nature Play/STEM resources - $750

Celebrating Success

Congratulations go to Matthew Carroll who was recently accepted into the Belridge Secondary College Cricket Academy 2018 intake. We wish Matthew all the best as he pursues his passion for cricket.

School Uniform

Our school is very proud of its place within the Madeley community. The wearing of school uniform helps to promote pride and identifies each student as a member of the Madeley Primary School family. We encourage parents to ensure that their child always wears their uniform or the recognised school colours every day.

Reminders About Pick Up Areas

When picking up children in the afternoon, here are a few suggestions for you to help ease traffic congestion around our school.

• Pre -arrange a pick up place with your children.
• If possible, arrange to meet your children a little further away from the school.
• Arrange to meet your child/children 5 to 10 minutes later than school finish time to avoid congestion.
• If this is not possible, then always attempt to park on the school side of the road to collect your children.
• Use the Kiss and Drive pick up area – if your child is not there, move through the area and go around the block, or complete a loop around the round-abouts.
• Otherwise park your car further away and walk into the school ground to meet your children.
• Always be patient during pick up times so as to avoid accidents and possible injury.

Please do not park on or across pathways as it is a dangerous for our children.

Student Council Fundraiser

Our Student Council are holding a ‘Dress as your Favourite Sci-Fi Character’ day on May 25th. Students are asked to dress up and bring a gold coin donation. Funds will go towards supporting our sponsor child (Nazma) who lives in Bangladesh.

Introducing Our School Board

Survey data collected in 2017 indicated that the community would like to know more about our School Board and its members. For this reason we will be introducing each School Board member to you in our newsletters throughout 2017. The next School Board member I would like to introduce to you is Nicole Forrest

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.

** 24/05/2017 Update to published Calendar Events **
Faction Swimming Carnival Friday 10th November 2017 CANCELLED, new date to be published shortly, apoligies for any inconvenience caused.


Term Dates 2017

Student Free Days 2017

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 2018 Enrolments

Kindergarten 2018 is for children with a date of birth of 1st July 2013 – 30th June 2014.

An Expression of Interest pack can be collected from the Administration Office.

School Photo Day

Our School Photo Day is coming! Approximately two weeks prior to the photo day every student will receive a Kapture Photography Order Envelope to bring home.

The recommended method of ordering your photos is online through Kapture’s website as your payment is secure and can easily verify at any time.

Alternatively you can pay by cash and return the provided envelope to the school on School Photo Day.

You have the remainder of the current year to order, 5 days after the School Photo Day a late fee will apply.

Lost & Found Property

General items e.g. clothing, drink bottles, hats, shoes, thongs etc can be collected from the school undercover area. (no longer kept in the library)

Smaller items e.g. watches, keys, purses, jewellery etc can be collected from the Administration office.

Sport

Year 5/6’s Winter Interschool’s Lightening Carnival Practice Games

Winter Interschool’s Lightening Carnival Practice
Football, Soccer, Netball, Hockey and Modcrosse

Grade 5 and 6 students will be participating in the Interschool Practice Match which will be held on:

Date: Friday 2nd June
Time: 1:20 – 2:20pm
Transport: The students will be bussed to and from their away game departing 1.00pm and returning by 3.05pm. Students playing at Kingsway will walk to and from the Sporting Complex departing at 1:00 and returning by 3:05pm.

Madeley will be practicing against Ashdale Primary School in 5 sports - football, soccer, netball, hockey and modcrosse

• The football team and soccer teams will play at Kingsway Sporting Complex,
• The netball teams will play at Ashdale Secondary College
• The hockey and modcrosse at Ashdale Primary.

All of the information will be sent home with the Grade 5 and 6 students who will be participating in this event. Good luck Madeley!

Shannon Kekula
PE Teacher

Classes

LLA4 & LLA5 Excursion to Penisula Farm

Date: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Depart Time: 9am, Bus departs Madeley Primary School
Return Time: 3pm, Arrive back at Madeley Primary School
Cost: $17
Deadline: All forms and payment to be returned to class by Monday 22nd May
Conditions: Students must be in FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM
What to bring: Wide brim hat, healthy recess and lunch clearly labelled, disposable bag and drink.

Parents helpers are always welcomed, please speak to Clare Barnes LLA4 or Kirryn Phillips LLA5 for more information.

DLA2, DLA3 & GLA1 Indigenous Elder Incursion

We were very fortunate to have Dr Noel Nannup, Noongar Indigenous Elder and the Edith Cowan Universities Elder in Residence come and speak to GLA 1, DLA2 and DLA3 on Monday. The children were captivated by his stories about growing up in an Indigenous culture. Dr Nannup also taught the students one of the Indigenous songs about the Willy Wag Tail and the students had the opportunity to learn the dance.

Upon leaving Dr Nannup presented the school with one of his Noongar stories on CD for the teachers and students to enjoy.

Indigenous Elder Incursion

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Indigenous Elder Incursion

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Production – Space Jump

Monday 12th June & Tuesday 13th June 6pm
Ashdale Secondary College Theatre
$10 per ticket
Tickets go on sale Monday 29th May (two per family only).

We are very excited and have been busy choreographing our items in preparation for the whole school production. This year our production will involve all students from Year One to Year Six. This production is our opportunity to show off how talented the students at Madeley PS are. This year we have an entertaining original script full of cheesy jokes, familiar characters and plenty of dance songs.

Does my child need to be at both shows?

Yes. We need every student at both shows for the choreography. If you are not in the audience you can drop off and collect your student so they can perform their item. See individual class information, closer to the show, for more details.

Is there a dress rehearsal?

Yes. Students will need their complete costume for Monday 12th June as we are bussing to Ashdale Secondary College for a full dress rehearsal. This will also give students an opportunity to see the entire show with full lights and sound. Permission slips for this event will be sent home soon.

What about tickets?

Tickets will go on sale in Week Six, 29th May. Every family will be allocated two tickets to ensure every student has someone in the audience. Any remaining tickets will be released on a first come basis in Week Seven. If you require more tickets, due to family circumstance, please let the ladies in the front office know. To help cover costs we will be selling tickets for $10 each.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

If you have any questions, concerns, offers of help please email Brenda Kane at Brenda.Ovens@education.wa.edu.au or stop into the Performing Arts room in the Undercover Area.

Library

Scholastic Book Club “Loop”

We are now using the online system offered through Scholastic Book Club Called “Loop” for your book club orders and payments.

You can access this by going to the website or downloading the app on your mobile device.

Thanks
Mrs Simpson and Mrs Miller
Book Club Organisers

Science

Science Room News!!

Did you know that when you can’t see the moon in the night sky, it hasn’t gone on holidays like Mrs Jones!!! For the past two weeks, the junior classes have been learning about the phases of the moon and why it changes shape. This week they had a lot of yummy fun making each of the 8 phases out of Oreo biscuits! Learning and eating….can’t get much better than that!!!

The senior classes have been spending their science lessons learning about the importance of our sun. This week we focused on what a Terrestrial planet was and how they differ from the gas planets. They then created their own terrestrial planet out of plaster of paris. Craters, cracks and mountains were just a few of the surfaces these ‘new planets’ have.

As explained to each of the classes, a ‘Look what have we made at home’ display has been set up in the Science room. Feel free to bring Space themed craft/pictures that you would like to show to the rest of the school, for me to place on the display board.

Mrs Rebecca Mackie

STEM

Ashdale STEM Institute - Year 4 & 5 Workshops

The Ashdale STEM Institute is running a series of exciting STEM Workshops for Years 4 & 5 Students and their family members in the Ashdale Secondary College Creative Lab during week 5 and 10 of this Term.

Marvellous Maths - Wednesday 24 May 2017 - 5pm to 6.30pm
Rachet Racers - Tuesday 27 June 2017 - 5pm to 6.30pm

Registration has been extended and will now close on Wednesday 17th May 2017, please refer to letter attached.

Please do not hesitate to contact Deborah Yates or Leisa Aiken on 9302 7100

Ashdale STEM Institute - Year 5 Girls Day Camp

Day Camp Details:

Date: Saturday 17th June 2017
Time: 8.30am – 3.00pm
Location: Ashdale Secondary college, Creative Lab
Cost: Free
What to bring: Water Bottle, jacket
RSVP: Friday 2nd June

The girls will have the opportunity to network with fellow students from the area, develop shared connections and find common interests. They will take part in a hands-on, exciting STEM related project that will inspire their creativity, innovation, teamwork and leadership skills. The project will be based on an environmental need and they will understand that they can make a difference in the world.

Places are limited, to register please refer to letter attached.

Please do not hesitate to contact Deborah Yates or Leisa Aiken on 9302 7100

School Services

School Canteen

Winter Menu 2017 is now available on line

School Canteen is Open on: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday’s.

• 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.

Regards
Toni and Jillian

School Nurse

REMINDER Kindergarten Students

Please return the School Entry Health Assessment Forms for Kindy Screening to the Admin Office or Class Teacher.

Better Health Program

healthy active happy kids

Is your child between 7 – 13 years?

Are you worried about their weight?

• Fun free 10 week program
• Build confidence
• Get fit
• Meet new friends

Term 2 Dates:

24/04/2017 to 30/06/2017

Programs Available:

• Ellenbrook
• Mirrabooka
• Cannington
• Craigie
• Cockburn
• Byford

Contact: 1300 822 953 | SMS 0409 745 645

Thank you
Caroline Turich
Community Health 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 or eggs. Children must be treated for headlice before they can return to school.

In the interests of the other children at school, it is our policy to contact parents of children who are found to have head lice and request that they be picked up and treated accordingly.

SAVERPLUS

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN A SAVINGS PROGRAM THAT MATCHES EVERY DOLLAR YOU SAVE, UP TO $500.

As you may be aware, the Department of Education supports parents to provide financially for their children and refers families to community and government organisations that can offer additional support to families. Saver Plus, Australia's largest matched savings program, is one such program and assists people to save for education expenses by matching their savings dollar for dollar up to $500.

Saver Plus was developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the ANZ Bank in 2002 and is delivered by The Smith Family and the Brotherhood of St Laurence in Western Australia. More than 32 000 people across Australia have participated in the program, saving over $17.3 million.

The Department wishes to offer eligible parents the opportunity to participate in Saver Plus.

What this means for you

Saver Plus is a free ten month program that provides financial education, budgeting and savings tips, and matches your savings up to $500 for education costs. Saver Plus can help you:

• build your skills around managing money;
• become a regular saver; and
• reach a savings goal.

Once you finish the program, ANZ will match your savings dollar for dollar, up to $500.

You can use your matched savings for education-related costs, such as, computers, laptops, and tablets, school uniforms, text books, sports fees and equipment, school excursions and more. For more information please see documents attached.

P&C News

P&C Association 2017

Volunteers are essential for the P&C to be able to contribute to the school community and make it better for our kids. Thanks to Belinda Nolan and Karen Stobie-Tyack, the school canteen will continue to operate in 2017. Also, thanks to Jill Vincent and Carli Williams for expressing their interest to assist with the canteen treasurer role

Fundraising Event

Despicable Me 3 - Movie Fundraiser
Saturday 8th July @ 10am (School Holidays)
Grand Cinemas Warwick
Tickets $15 p/p

Despicable Me 3 - Movie Fundraiser Support Madeley Primary School P &C Association by attending our movie fundraiser. All profits will support the P &C to provide resources for the children. Time: 10am Date: Saturday 8 July 2017 Movie: Despicable Me 3 Venue: Grand Cinema - Warwick Tickets: $15 each.

Entertainment Books

The Madeley Primary School P&C will once again be selling the Entertainment Book (printed or digital version) for $70 - $14 of this is profit to the school.

Please use the link to pre-order your copies. As soon as the printed book arrives it will be distributed to your child's class, or if you order a digital version, instructions will be sent to you as soon as the copy is available. To order, please follow the link or visit the school office for an order form.

School Disco

Our next event is the School Disco on Friday 11th August, and we will have more details for you soon.

Canteen Coordinator

Our canteen co-coordinator position has not been filled so far this year. If you have about an hour or so a week to spare, would be happy to pop by the canteen a couple of times a week, and could touch base with the P&C about anything happening at the canteen, we'd love to hear from you. Please email madeleypandc@gmail.com or text Jo on 0419281550.

Canteen Update

The P&C will be working to review the menu and the canteen more generally over the coming months. Thank you to everyone who has offered to help, volunteers are always welcome. If you have not had a chance to get in touch, please email madeleypandc@gmail.com and your details will be forwarded to Toni Fussell (Canteen Manager).

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.

P&C Dates

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 10th May at 7:30pm in the staffroom

There are two meetings per term (week 3 & week 9 of each term).

P&C meeting dates for 2017 are:

People who would like to become members of the P&C are required to contribute $1.00 for their yearly P&C membership.

Check the Facebook page or School Newsletter for confirmation of meeting dates.

The Fathering Project

Fathering Project- Madeley Champion Dads

The Fathering Project’s Schools’ Program aims to positively promote the important role of fathers, and father figures, to the entire school community through the formation of our “Madeley Champion Dads Fathering Project” group.

Weekly Tip: Fathers Who Have Daughters

For fathers who have daughters: you’re very important in a girl’s life.

Girls look to their fathers for all sorts of signals; three signals in particular, and they’ve got their radar out for them.

The first is: “Am I beautiful?” Not pretty, but am I beautiful.

Secondly, they get a lot of confidence from their dads. They are looking to dads to see whether they are capable, so don’t put them down and tell them they’re stupid. Encourage then, ask for their opinion, ask for their help.

Thirdly, they look to their dads to see how they can expect to be treated by a man. Set the bar of respect high – treat them with respect and they will not put up with disrespect from boys. But treat your daughters with disrespect, and they don’t think they deserve it.

And dads, please hug your daughters. It’s been shown that if fathers hug their daughters, their capacity for intimacy and love and a long-term relationship is vastly increased.

So, dads, you have a profound effect on your daughters – how they feel about themselves and how they’re going to function in future relationships with males.

For useful weekly tips, we currently have a Facebook Page- "Madeley Champion Dads Fathering Project" and we also encourage people to also like and follow "The Fathering Project" which is the support behind our group.

Free Parenting Workshops

1. Free Parenting Workshop for Dads – Raising emotionally resilient children

The City of Stirling invite you to our FREE parenting workshop for Dads. Registrations are essential. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Inglewood Civic Centre (Children’s Centre), Cnr Ninth Ave and Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

2. Free Parenting Workshop for Dads – Importance of positive early father-child interaction (0-5 years)

The City of Stirling invite you to our FREE parenting workshop for Dads. Registrations are essential. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 31st May 2017
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Inglewood Civic Centre (Children’s Centre), Cnr Ninth Ave and Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

For more information on the three facilitating organisations, please check out the following links;

Before & After School Care

Camp Australia

For information regarding bookings before and after school care, please visit…

Please refer to website or leaflet for more information

Community News

KEYED UP MUSIC

Keyed Up Music will be running keyboard and guitar lessons in Term 2 after school at Madeley Primary School.

We run group lessons starting from $15.95 plus GST per lesson.

To enrol, go to the link below or ring Therese on 1300 366 243 with any questions

Pro Edge Tennis Academy

We offer tennis programs to various ages and levels and have extensive experience in running tennis programs at schools. We currently run a before-school tennis program at Madeley Primary School and want to offer your child the chance to learn and play the modern game of tennis. Our school tennis program will recommence in the second week of school term 2 on Monday and will run for 8 weeks.(01/05/17).

Below there are more details about our program, to enrol or if you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us.

Price: from $120 per term
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7.45am - 8.30am (45mins)
Day: Monday
Where: Madeley Primary School
What we provide: All equipment (coaches, mini nets, junior balls, racquets, cones and markers)
What you will need: Sports attire, drink bottle

WARWICK SHS - SPECIALIST PROGRAM TRIAL AUDITIONS

Warwick SHS is conducting the first round of trials for our specialist programs, attached the Trial Audition Information sheet. We would really appreciate if you could distribute this information to your Year 6 Students/Parents/Teachers. Warwick SHS receives students from a large number of primary schools due to our specialist programs.

• Academic Excellence is a priority at Warwick Senior High School. In Year 8, 9 and 10 students are tested and selected to enrol in Academic Extension classes in English, Mathematics, Science and Society and Environment.
• Extension work, programs and activities are embedded in the teaching and learning programs to accelerate and challenge students to achieve beyond their limits.
• Warwick SHS is one of only 4 schools in the state to offer students an opportunity to participate in the rigorous and comprehensive study of netball through Netball WA and the Department of Education endorsed Specialist Netball Program.
• DET Approved Specialist Program. The Australian Rules Football Program runs over a period of two years. A commitment to this program still allows time for students to continue with their own local football team. Students have the opportunity to develop football skills and strategies and be involved in nutrition, injury management and prevention programs.

General Enquiries, School Tours and enrolment packs, please contact Warwick SHS, Jody Weaver, Primary Transition Coordinator at WSHS.

Warwick Senior High School, 355 Erindale Road, Warwick WA 6024
Ph: (08) 6240 4400
Email: warwick.shs.enquiries@education.wa.edu.au

Soccer & Cheerleading Camp 2017

4th – 8th July
9am – 1pm
Warradale Community Centre

Come have wild fun while you learn soccer or cheerleading skills and fundamentals.

Kids from Kindy – Year 7 will also learn teamwork, self-esteem and other values

Contact Melissa George at 0423 532 229 or leaflet for more information

West coast Fury Cheerleading

Join our ‘All Star Prep’ team and learn how to be a cheerleader, compete in a fun exciting competition at the end of the year.

Tel: 0404 760 408
2/40 Lancaster Road, Wangara

WAAPA Winter School Holiday Program 2017

These July school holidays WAAPA is offering exciting programs for students in years 4 to 12. The Winter School includes classes in acting, drama, dance, screen acting and music theatre.

• Acting Up!
• Music Theatre Mid-Year Workshop
• Teen Academy - Acting for Stage and Screen
• Teen Academy - Let's Dance
• Teen Academy - Music Theatre
• The Waapettes - Drama
• The Waapettes - Music Theatre

Whether you are a beginner or a professional there is a WAAPA short course for you. Taught by industry experts, these weekend, weeknight and school holiday workshops offer practical tuition in the areas of acting, screen performance, singing, dancing and music theatre. WAAPA’s Explore Short Courses are a great way to get a taste of what WAAPA has to offer, allowing you to fine tune your skills or learn some new ones. The courses are run all year round, and are aimed at everyone from school students to young adults to professionals.

For information about the many courses on offer please visit WAAPA Winter School Holiday Programs or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au or 9370 6775.

Wanneroo Secondary College

School in Action Tour Tuesday 13th June 2017 at 9.30am – 10.30am

Please join us for a School in Action Tour and visit the students at work in their classrooms

2018 Y7 Enrolment

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! 2018 Year 7 APPLICATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR:

Specialist Performing Arts Program and Specialist Australian Football Program

Information can be obtained by contacting:

Katrina Smith at Wanneroo Secondary College
9206 6562 or Email katrina.smith@education.wa.edu.au