16 June 2017

Newsletter Articles

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,

School Production

Many thanks go to all our students and staff for the amazing show they provided on Monday and Tuesday night this week. Special thanks go to Ms Kane who directed and managed the production. Ms Kane poured her heart and soul into every aspect of the production and needs to be congratulated for her efforts. I also want to recognise the work of specific staff and students at Ashdale Secondary College who provided us with a wonderful venue and gave up their time to help with our performance on both nights. This included Terry Pirlo and Sherree Gull as well as some of their performing arts students. Finally, thanks go to our P&C who provided refreshments and to Ms Cawthorne who provided a cupcake stall. Together an amazing community event was conducted…great work everyone!!

Talking to Children about Terrorism

As a parent of four children with one still at primary school I know it is challenging to find ways to talk with them about the bad things we see happening around us in the world. Our news is full of events and incidents that model for us the very worst of human nature. The issue of ‘terrorism’ is firmly in our minds as we see all of the recent events unfolding in England and I know that this kind of news will continue well into the future. The question is ‘how do we talk to our children about terrorism?’ I came across a useful blog post by Michael Grose who is the founder of ‘Parenting Ideas’ and a leading educator in parenting across Australia. Michael talks through some useful suggestions including:

1. Discuss age-appropriately
2. Manage yourself first
3. Find out what they know
4. Keep conversations simple
5. Listen to their worries
6. Monitor media exposure
7. Help kids feel empowered
8. Remind kids that people are good

If you want to read what Michael has to say please go to this link:

Semester 2 Reports

Student reports will be sent home on Wednesday 28th June. Parents are encouraged to read through their child’s report and talk with them about things they are doing well and things they can aim to improve. Parents are welcome to make a time to meet with their child’s teacher to discuss the report.

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.

**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

School Photo Day

Personalised photo order envelopes have been sent home with your child and to be returned on school photo day.

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 with the correct money as no change will be given.

School Code: TJHTKF

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

Please ensure that your child is in school uniform (with polo shirt being the preferred option).

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.

PITW

There will be a PITW (Play is the Way) school wide play day on Friday June 30.

Ms S Kekula
Physical Education Teacher

Classes

LLA4, LLA5, GLA2, GLA3 & GLA4 Fire Safety incursion

Date: 28th June 2017
Cost: Free
Times: 9.40am - GLA2 Ms Burkitt, GLA3 Ms Stokeo, GLA4 Ms Visser
1.10pm - LLA4 Mrs Barnes & LLA5 Mrs Phillips

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has identified that Year 3 students are of an optimal age to receive and retain fire safety messages. So the Fire and Rescue Service at Wangara, D Platoon offered our school a FREE incursion.

We will listen to a 30min presentation on the duties of a firefighter, alarms, evacuation plans, getting down low etc, Then we will break into the 3 groups and go outside and have a look at the truck, the small 4wd, and have a squirt of the water (weather dependent.)

We have been told to bring cameras as it is a good opportunity to get a photo of the students holding the hose or sitting on the fire truck.

The incursion has had good reviews and concepts such as… road crash rescue have been bought down to a very simplistic description of "helping people to get out of cars if they have bumped together and the doors don't open properly".

If the Firefighters receive a call out, the incursion will be postponed.

DLA2 Edison Robot Fun

DLA2 have been experimenting with the Edison Robots during our Thursday STEM lessons.

The students have had lots of success when using the barcodes which program the robots to track lines, move to clapping, follow a torch light and detect obstacles. They have all shown great resilience when confronted with challenges while attempting to use their MacBooks to program.

In week ten, the class will be participating in a STEM day where students will work in small groups to design challenges for other groups to complete.

STEM

Donations Needed

To support our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program this year we are asking for donations of the following:

• LEGO / LEGO kits ( clean and in good condition)

If you have any LEGO that you are happy to donate it would be greatly appreciated. Please hand any donations to your classroom teachers.

Thank you for your support
Jenny Wheeler

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 9 - Tuesday 20th June 2017

Space Jump

WOW! Thank you everyone for all your help, support and efforts to get this amazing bunch of kids onto the stage and into the spotlight! A highlight of the show for me is seeing the kids shine in a totally different aspect of schooling. The students all stepped up, even if they were feeling nervous, to put on the best show they could. And what a show! It was the students doing the choreography, sets, photos, ticket designs, and so much more. For me seeing the transition from nervous and shy, to excited and proud, is the whole purpose of a school production.

The students are currently doing reflection in drama class, their honesty and enthusiasm is so lovely to read.

I have added a few photos to the newsletter; if you have any great shots from the show I would love a copy. Please email to Brenda.Ovens@education.wa.edu.au

Information will follow shortly regarding a video copy of the show.

Thanks again,
Brenda Kane

Space Jump

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Space Jump

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Year 6 Camp

The Year 6 2017 Camp has been finalised. The camp will be from Wednesday 11th October until Friday 13th October (Term 4, Week 1). We will be attending Kerem Adventure Camp which is located in Bullsbrook. Students will be staying in cabin/dorm type accommodation for two nights. The cost of the camp will be approximately $260 per student. The cost covers accommodation, all meals and all recreational activities.

Some of the activities include:

Team Building Games, Zorb Balls, Colour Run, Archery, Rock Climbing, Low Ropes and Disc Golf.

As Kerem is in Bullsbrook, we are asking parents to arrange for their child to be dropped off at Kerem Adventure Camp at 10.00am on the Wednesday and picked up from the venue at 2.00pm on the Friday. If parents are unable to transport their child to and/or from the venue, we ask that you organise another child’s parents to do this for you.

Any money raised for your child at the Fun Run will be used to reduce the cost for your child. E.g. If a child raised $60 for the Fun Run, their camp cost would be reduced to $200.

All monies are due in full by Friday 1st September (Week Seven, Term Three). You may choose to pay in instalments or up front. You may pay cash through your child’s classroom teacher or via eftpos or credit at the front office.

Please indicate on the slip below if your child will be attending and return the slip back to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday 23rd June (Week Nine, Term Two).

If you have any concerns, feel free to contact us any school day.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Mario Taddei and Mrs Dawn Chester

Student Council

Crazy Hair Day

The Student Council are running the annual fundraising event
Crazy Hair Day on Friday 30th June.
A gold coin donation.

Pirate Day Friday 9th June

Well done to the students and staff of Madeley Primary School who have proudly supported Pirate Day Friday and raised over $440 dollars for childhood cancer research. Congratulations for an excellent effort with special thanks going to Ms Horrocks who organised and promoted the fundraiser again this year. By supporting worthwhile charities such as this we are actively modelling our golden rule "Treat others as you would like them to treat you."

Pirate Day

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Pirate Day

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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.

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

School Services

School Canteen

Winter Menu 2017 is now available on line

School Canteen is Open on: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Go to website:

• 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

P&C News

P&C Dates

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE - The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th June at 7:30pm in the staffroom

P&C meeting dates for 2017 are:

28th June
2nd August
13th September
25th October
6th December

Please check the Facebook page for confirmation of meeting dates.

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

Entertainment books are still available - please click on 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.

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: Help your child establish a good homework routine
• Help your child with their homework – but don’t do it for them!

Most children start getting homework from the first year of school. Initially this involves practising reading, spelling, writing and arithmetic. Later on homework will evolve into larger, more complex research projects. Help your child by encouraging them, testing their spelling, listening to their reading, and guiding them if they can’t see the solution to a problem or don’t know where to look for information.

• Don’t simply answer their questions – guide them as to how to find the answer for themselves
• Take an interest in what they are learning about – you might learn something too!
• Establish set times for play time and homework time after school so the children have a routine

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

Grease The Musical by Ashdale Secondary College

Ashdale Secondary College proudly presents their first ever full scale musical, the ever popular GREASE!

Performance dates are:

Thursday 27 & Friday 28 July at 8pm
Saturday 29 July at 2pm and 8pm (two shows)

Tickets are now on sale through the College front office, 9302 7100.

Adults $20
Children/School Students $10

Girrawheen Library

Friday 7 July 2017, 10.30am FREE EVENT
We are celebrating NAIDOC Week 2 – 9 July 2017

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities but by Australians from all walks of life.

It’s All about Stories, Featuring Josie Boyle
Come along to Girrawheen Library and join in the fun.

Families will be treated to Aunty Josie telling traditional Aboriginal stories using sand art and singing familiar songs in her language. These interactive sessions celebrate the oral storytelling tradition so important to indigenous peoples.

Contact: Patrick Court, Girrawheen, 9342 8844

Kingsway Indoor Stadium Holiday Camps

Kingsway Indoor Stadium have some fantastic Holiday Camps running these July School Holidays for school aged children from 5 ½ to 12 years at family friendly prices. We run half day and full day Camps such as Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Multisport, Tennis, Cheerleading and Dance classes. We have also just introduced Tennis classes so come along and see what we have to offer. Registrations can be made online, for more information please call 9450 1920 or visit our website at

*Please note that both the registration form and payment must be received in order to register your child’s place. Alternatively, customers may also enrol in person at Kingsway Indoor Stadium at 130 Kingsway, Madeley WA 6065

For more information contact:
Phone: 9408 1920
Email: kingswayindoorstadium@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

City of Wanneroo Youth Services School Holiday Program

The City of Wanneroo offers fun activities throughout the school holiday for a variety of age groups. Bookings available online, centre locations and pick up & drop off.

To find out more about the city’s children’s and youth programs, please send your email address to youth.services@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Like facebook.com/cowyouth | visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/cowyouth

Due to the popularity of programs, places can not be held without payment. Bookings are now open and will close three days prior to the program being run. You can find the booking form below.

If you require further information or need help with your booking, please call 9405 5000

Funarium Claremont Show Ground

The Funarium is Perth’s newest winter school holiday festival for kids aged 4-12! Held at the Claremont Showgrounds from 7-9 July 2017, let the kids explore a whole new world of engaging, fun and educational activities across a range of 10 themed zones, sure to pique the interest of every single child who enters The Funarium.

A first-time event in 2017, The Funarium offers an affordable, full-day of holiday entertainment that will leave the kids begging to return!

Details

Start: July 7 @ 9:00 am
End: July 9 @ 4:00 pm
Website: https://thefunarium.com.au/
Venue Silver Jubilee Pavilion
1 Graylands Road
Claremont, WA 6010 Australia
Phone: 0862633100

Perth Wildcats Dance Camp 2017

The Perth Wildcats are proud to announce its first ever Dance Camp!

Join the Perth Wildcats famous Knightcorp Dancers for a fun and fabulous experience to start your July school holidays.

Children of all abilities in dance are welcome to attend. Whether you dream of becoming a Wildcats dancer or you just enjoy dancing for fun, you will love this two-day event.

Be inspired by our Knightcorp Dancers, as they share their knowledge, experience and passion for dance.

The camp will consist of dance skills training, choreography and exciting giveaways!

For your convenience, we'll be hosting two Dance Camps each day - one north and one south of the river.

Please see below for the locations & times;

For any further questions please contact Faith at faith@wildats.com.au or 6272 0785.