2 June 2017

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,

Languages Other Than English 2018 (LOTE)

This week a discussion thread regarding LOTE was posted onto Connect. Many thanks go to the parents who have already joined the discussion and shared their thoughts and opinions. To assist us in further gathering parents thoughts and opinions a SurveyMonkey has been created. Please visit the link below and complete the survey. The survey will be open until Friday June 9.

School 40 km per hour zones

In 1997 Main Roads WA introduced a new speed zone applicable only to roads located around schools. Today the 40km/h school zones are still in place and are working towards their aim of a reduction in road trauma for school aged children. The zones are applicable from 7.30am-9am and 2.30pm-4pm on school days and normal speeding penalties apply.

If you do speed you can expect a fine and the loss of demerit points. Please take care when driving around our school and observe the 40km/h limit for the safety of all children. For more information please contact Main Roads WA on 138 138.

Walking to school

While walking to school is encouraged for school children, here are some hints for parents to follow to ensure your children enjoy a safe trip to and from school every day:

• Where possible, walk to school with your children, especially if children are under the age of 10.
• Arrange for another adult or a group of older friends to walk with your children.
• Walk your children along the safest route to school and identify hazards and appropriate crossing locations along the way.

Walking is not only good for your health but it helps to reduce traffic congestions around our school.

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 Mike Kelly.

“Hi my name is Mike Kelly. I have two girls at Madeley Primary, with my eldest starting in 2010. When our family moved to Madeley and enrolled our kids in the school, both my wife and I were keen to be involved in supporting the school. My wife joined the P&C, so it made sense for me to nominate to join the Board when an opportunity came up, and I’m now in my sixth year.

Since been on the Board I have had the pleasure of working with two dedicated principals and a team of enthusiastic parents, P&C reps, teachers and administration staff, all who have worked to make Madeley a great learning environment for our kids. As Chair of the Board for a number of years, I have also had the opportunity to work with our other cluster schools including the Secondary College. It’s been a very rewarding experience.”

Have a great long 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.

**Please be aware the dates published are a guide and may change**

Update to published Calendar Events

Term 4 - Faction Swimming Carnival Friday 10th November 2017 CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts, a new date will be published shortly, apologies 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 within 3 days of the absence. Parents / Guardians may notify us by using the Absentee Form which is located on Schoolzine, Madeley Primary School Newsletter Menu Bar.

Example of Newsletter Menu Bar

Madeley’s Biggest Morning Tea

The staff held Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event at Madeley Primary School on Friday 26th May. It was a great success with $830 raised for the Cancer Council.

We would like to extend a big thank you to all of our sponsors who assisted us by providing raffle prizes and vouchers. Staff also donated items for raffle prizes to assist the fundraising efforts.

Many families in our community have been touched by cancer and this is a special way that we feel we can make a difference for them and by supporting the Cancer Council.

A huge thank you to the following businesses for their support:

Brumby’s Bakery Darch
Caspa Creations Greeting Cards
Coles Alexander Heights
Darch Newsagency
Flava Café Darch
Intimo lingerie - Adena Rabbone
Lady Latte Scarborough
Milanos Hair Lounge
Nectar Mortgage - Kim Johnson
Nirvana Chiropractor, Warwick
Party Lite, Independent Consultant, Natasha Clarke
Party Lite, Independent Consultant, Karen Spencer
Passione Gourmet Deli
Star of the North Butchers, Currambine
Sweet Addition
Target Joondalup
Tobuty Salon

We hope to have the support of these businesses again next year.

Sport

DATE CHANGES

Faction Cross Country

The Faction Cross Country date previously published has changed to Thursday 27th July.

The 4 best finishers per division will be selected to attend the Interschool Cross Country which will be held on Friday 4th August.

Swimming Carnival

The Swimming Carnival will not be held on Friday 10th November due to scheduling conflicts.

A new date will be advised shortly.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your continued support, kindest regards.

Ms S Kekula
Physical Education Teacher

Classes

LLA4 & LLA5

On Tuesday 30th May the students from LLA4 and LLA5 went on an excursion to Peninsula Farm. The students extended their knowledge about ‘The Past in the Present’ as part of the History Curriculum.

Throughout the day the students learnt about the Hardey family and their settlement in Western Australia. Students explored artefacts, old technologies and experienced what life was like in the past. They had the opportunity to play old fashioned games such as hopscotch and horse shoes. They also took part in sewing, sketching and had a tour of the house.

The excursion allowed the students to extent their historical knowledge and to build on important skill sets such as posing questions about the past. All the students participated fully and are excited to continue this unit of work back at school.

Thank you to all the parent helpers who came with us on this excursion. We really appreciate your time, energy and commitment.

Miss Westwood, Mrs Barnes and Mrs Phillips.
Teachers

Peninsula Farm

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Peninsula Farm

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DLA3

NAO Robot Visit

This week Miss Dunbar's class was fortunate enough to participate in a visit from an NAO robot as part of our STEM program.

The NAO robot is a humanoid robot and is worth around $13,000!

They learnt about programming and coding and had a go at programming the NAO robot as a class. Students talked to the robot, asked it questions and did the Gangnam style dance together. They even got it to kick a soccer ball! It was an engaging and interactive session which provided students with a good introduction to technology and coding.

Nao Robot

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Nao Robot

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Jenny Wheeler
STEM Coordinator

DLA4 and DLA5 Perth Observatory Excursion

Mr Eddison and Mr Keunen have organised for students in DLA4 & DLA5 and exciting excursion to the Perth Observatory. The students will participate in activities around the Observatory’s grounds to broaden their knowledge of astronomy and physics while seeing a range of modern and historical telescopes, instruments, meteorite exhibit, astrophotography to name a few.

Date: Wednesday 14th June
Cost: $23
Transport: by bus
Depart: 9am Madeley Primary School
Return: 2:30pm
Dress code: Full school uniform
What to bring: Packed recess, lunch, water bottle and hat

Information in regards to this excursion has been sent home with students. Payment & permission slip must be returned to the class teacher by Friday 9th June.

Year 6 Fundraiser- Cake Stalls

BLA1 and BLA2 classes will be holding Cake Stalls to raise money for their end of year graduation. Cakes will be available for purchase at recess (and lunch if still available) for small change donations.

Dates of the Stalls:

Week 7- Tuesday 6th June 2017
Week 9- Tuesday 20thJune 2017

Production – Space Jump

Monday 12th June & Tuesday 13th June
6pm

TICKET NEWS!

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.

Please complete and return the attached money envelope in Week Six to secure your tickets.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM FOR
SPACE JUMP SCHOOL PRODUCTION

All students Year One to Year Six are required at Ashdale Secondary College for the full dress rehearsal. Students will be travelling by bus to the college at 9am on Monday 12th June and returning in time for the end of school that day. There is no cost for the bus as ticket sales will cover the bus cost.

Students will need:

• To wear their full school uniform and bring all parts of their costume. Please ensure every item is labelled with their name.
• To bring a water bottle with their recess and lunch.

All students are also required for both evening performances on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th June. If you are attending the show you can drop your child at Ashdale Secondary College at 5:30pm and pick up at 7:10pm. If you are not attending the show you may drop your child for their performance at 5:30 and pick them up after their performance, a note of this time will come home to you closer to the day with all last minute information.

All students will need to be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Permission slips to be signed...

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.

Ms Kane
Performing Arts Teacher

Library

Scholastic Book Club Issue 4 “LOOP”

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

DEADLINE 16th June

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 News

Week 5

The upper classes created their own Terrestrial planets out of plaster of paris, they were able to observe, record and share the types of surfaces. It was amazing to see how different they all were ....volcanoes, craters, mountains and valleys were just some of the surfaces seen.

The middle classes learned how the Earth's tilt creates our 4 seasons and with our seasons we have many types of weather. For the past two weeks they have been planning and conducting a range of investigations to re-create some of the weather types. Cyclones, thunderstorms and rain clouds just to name a few.

Science

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Science

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Week 6

It has all been about research in Week 6 for the upper classes. Using their Macs they researched the planets of the Solar System and our sun. Everyone found some VERY interesting facts along the way, such as: "Venus is the second brightest natural object in the sky" (Charlie) "Each of Uranus's seasons last for 20 Earth years!" (Ardan) and "Over 1 million Earths fit into our Sun" (Abby)

The younger classes have been learning about Constellations. We have discussed how some very old Greeks would make up stories to tell their children, using the imaginary joined stars as pictures. Each of the Year 1 and 2 students then created their very own constellation. They then created a star tube where they can shine a torch through the tube and light up their own constellation onto a wall.

Mrs Mackie
Science Teacher

Art News

Banners on the Terrace 2017

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Banners on the Terrace 2017

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Banners on the Terrace 2017:

Last year I was approached by the City of Wanneroo and asked if Madeley PS would like to take part in the annual “Banners on the Terrace” event hosted by the City of Perth and WALGA. The event invites local councils across the state to submit artworks that visually represent their region. Madeley PS is the first in a list of schools across the City of Wanneroo that will represent our region in this awesome creative event.

I invited students in year 3,4 and 5 to take part in a design competition. Their work was submitted in April and was judged by our Mayor Hon. Tracey Roberts and her team during the last school holidays. Awards were presented to the top three finalists in the assembly on 19th May. Our winners were:

Third Place – Claire Daniel, Abbey Forrest and Isabella Sleight
Second Place - Madelyn Volcevski and Giselle Sotirov
First Place – Emily Melanko

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all students who submitted entries. The banners will be on display in St Georges Terrace throughout August. All entries are currently on display in Banskia Block.

Cluster Muster Visual Arts Exhibition: Come down to take a look at the annual Cluster Muster Arts Showcase at Ashdale SC in Week 9 this term. Visual Artworks from across the Cluster will be on display for all to see. The display will be based in the main entry foyer.

Term 3 News: I will be on leave from weeks 1-5 next term. Gemma Kentros will be stepping into my place while I am away.

The Madeley Art Exhibition will still be going ahead in Week 8 during Open Night. I look forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks and kind regards

Ms Horrocks
Art Specialist Teacher

Student Council

May the Force Be With You!!

It was great to see so many students and staff dressed in their favorite Sci-Fi costumes. This event was an initiative of the Student Council to raise funds for Nazma who lives in Bangladesh and is our sponsor child. Well done everyone! Over $340.00 was raised

Pirate Day Friday 9th June

Yo HO HO

Join us in raising funds to support childhood cancer research

DRESS UP IN YOUR PIRATE BEST,
AND DON’T FORGET YOUR TREASURE
Gold Coin donation.

Sustainability Councillors

As part of our focus on sustainability reminders are in the offices, classrooms and storerooms about reducing our carbon footprint by conserving power. Every dollar we save on utilities is another dollar we can use in the classroom.

Remember every Tuesday is Trash Free. Please consider the environment and store your food in reusable containers. Every day could be a ‘Trash Free Day’ with some planning.

Packing a Waste Free Lunch

Waste free means only packing items that can be composted or recycled and that won’t end up in the garbage bin. For example; no plastic wrap, no foil, no zip lock bags and no packaged foods.

Following these rules can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. For more ideas and information please visit link.

SCHOOL FUN RUN - 2017

The Student Councillors are organising this year’s school Fun Run. Money raised by the Year 6 classes will go towards their camp while other money will go towards buying resources for the whole school. Fundraising is completely voluntary and all children in PP-Y6 will be involved in the Fun Run regardless of whether they have raised money or not.

When collecting sponsorship we strongly recommend that students do not door knock unless they are accompanied by an adult. We prefer that students collect sponsorship from friends and family and not strangers.

As part of a school goal setting initiative, we are challenging all students to set a “lap goal”. Students will be asked to consider how many laps they can complete in 30 minutes? Please return the attached sponsorship form and money in an envelope to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday 23rd of June. All other details are below.

Date of fun run: Wednesday 21st June.
Time: 2:00 – 2:30PM.
Venue: SCHOOL OVAL.
What to wear: Faction t-shirt or bright fluoro colours (your choice), sport shoes, shorts/skirt, hat.
What to bring: Water bottle.

PRIZE

There will be a prize for the students who raise the most money in the following groups:

• PP & Year 1
• Year 2 & 3
• Year 4 & 5

Thank you for your support,
The Student Council

Trading Card Club

Tuesday at lunchtime in the Undercover Area

Interested students are invited to participate in a Trading Cards Club which will be held every Tuesday at lunchtime in the Undercover Area.

The club will involve students bringing along their card collections (e.g. Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Yo, AFL etc) and playing games, showing and/or trading cards. Other items such as magazines may also be brought to the club. The club will run in the winter months only.

Trading cards will not be permitted in the school on any other day or time to this.

The trading of cards will be the responsibility of students although they must have permission from parent / guardians to be involved. Students may participate in the club (play games/dual etc) but not trade cards if you prefer. All trades become permanent and will not be reversed by school staff. Students will only be permitted to trade with those in their own year level or with students who are one year above or below them.

It is recommended that parents provide their children with an appropriate container or file for cards to be safely stored as it is each student’s responsibility to look after their own collection. All magazines or game items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

In order for your child to participate in the club the following form must be signed and returned to Mr Bevan.

School Services

School Canteen

Winter Menu 2017 is now available on line

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.

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

P&C News

Fundraising Event

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

Please 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.

Entertainment Books

Last year's Entertainment Book expired this week, if you haven't ordered a new one you can still do so via the link below (or you can visit the school office for an order form). It is available in printed or digital format for $70 - $14 of this is donated to the P&C. The digital version will be available for immediate upload to your phone, the printed version will be sent to your child's class.

School Disco

A reminder that the date for the School Disco has been changed to Friday 11th August, and we will have more details for you soon.

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 21st June 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:

21st June
2nd August
13th September
25th October
6th December

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

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: Handling Questions about Disasters or Acts of Violence

If you, like the rest of us, are facing a tsunami of anxious questioning about terrorism, earthquakes, child abductions and general day-to-day violence in the community, you may be grasping for the words to:

• explain them in plain kid-friendly language,
• ponder the reasons underlying them in a way that doesn’t cause more angst, and settle your kid’s minds and hearts for the day ahead.

Another way to address these current issues is also to simply discuss the importance and meaning of current news and events with your children, once they start to become aware of the wider world.

Always encourage them to ask questions about what is happening and do some research together to find out more.

• Discuss with your child any worries they may have arising out of events they have heard about
• Share good news stories too – don’t just focus on the bad
• Search out news articles about areas your child is interested in – space exploration, for example, or a certain country – to nurture their interest
• 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.

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

Ashdale STEM Institute - Year 4, 5 and 6 Girls Day Camp

Now, open to the Year 4 and Year 6 Girls.

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

Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre

Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre would like to invite you to an informative afternoon tea.

WHEN: Tuesday 13th June 12:30 – 1:45pm
WHERE: Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre
17 Gwendoline Drive, Beldon
RSVP: 9408 8050 or email: Belridge.sesc@education.wa.edu.au
by 9th June 2017