25 August 2017

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

NAPLAN Individual Student Reports

Students in Year 3 and 5 who participated in this year’s NAPLAN testing should have received their individual report this week along with a brochure that explains the report in greater detail. We encourage parents to read through the brochure and the report and to make a time to meet your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Car Park Safety

We have had numerous reports of parents pulling into staff car parks to drop off or pick up students. These areas are out of bounds for all but staff cars. Parents are asked to use the kiss-n-drive bays at the front of the school when dropping off or picking up their children. It is also important to remember that kiss-n-drive bays are not for parking and should be kept clear as much as possible. Parents who park in these bays create a lot of unnecessary congestion.

2017 Community Surveys

Parent, staff and student feedback that is gathered through our annual surveys provide us with useful information that we use to shape activities, events and the overall direction of our school. This annual survey offers you the opportunity to share your perception and provide us with constructive feedback.

The collated results of the survey are discussed by staff and the School Board. We value what you have to say so please take the time to participate before the closing date (22nd September.) We would really like to get over 75% of our parents/carers completing the survey this year.

To have your say and complete the survey click on the link below and type in the code: Qb5SY8zh

Developing Resilience

Resilience is something that is learnt through experience. Bumps, scrapes, disagreements, failure, conflict and disappointment are where we best learn resilience. As adults we need to learn to support rather than protect children during these life experiences.

Life is full of change which can be very unsettling for some people. Michael Grose in his latest Parenting Ideas post has provided some useful ideas on ‘parenting kids through the challenges of change.’ Michael’s post is attached to this newsletter.

Introducing Our School Board

Survey data collected last year indicated that the community would like to know more about our School Board and its members. For this reason we have been 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 Siobhan Jones.

My name is Siobhan Jones and I joined the School Board in 2016 as a parent representative. I have 3 children at school, in Kindy, Year 2 and Year 5. I joined the School Board as I believe it is important for parents to have a say in the school’s direction. I believe that a strong partnership between the students, parents and school is crucial. I am also a primary school Music Teacher, working at two other primary schools in the northern suburbs. I am always happy to chat to anyone about any Board related questions. I’m at drop off and pick up most days.

Celebrating some Great Events

This week we have enjoyed three fantastic activities at our school. These included an incursion provided by Water Corp and organised by Mrs Jones, our annual Faction Jumps and Throws organised by Ms Kekula and Book Week activities organised by Mrs Miller. We thank all our staff, students and community for their participation and support of these activities. Well done Madeley!!

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**

Changes to Published Events

Assembly Year 1 MLA3 moved to Friday 22nd September
Swimming Carnival new date Friday 24th November

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

Lost Property

Students' personal property should be clearly marked with full name.

Please make identification markings as clear as possible and renew when faded.

All lost property is sent to the Lost Property box outside the covered assembly area. At the end of each term, items are displayed for classes and parents to inspect. Every effort is made to return named items.Unmarked items of school uniform will be placed in the spare clothing pool or given to the Uniform Shop for resale as used clothing. Other items (non-school uniform) will be delivered to a local clothing charity centre.

Students should not bring valuable items including electronic devices to school for use at playtime. Supervision of such property is difficult and loss or damage may occur.

No Riding on School Grounds & School Car parks

For the safety of students, parents and visitors we ask that scooters, bikes, skateboards are carried or walked to the storage rakes. Whilst on school grounds including school pathways leading to and from car parks and in school car parks. Please do not ride scooters, bikes, skateboards. Thank you.

Sport

Jump, Throws, 400m and 800m Y3-Y6

Thank you and a wonderful effort to all Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students who tried out for the Jump, Throws, 400m and 800m Faction event.

It was a fine and sunny day for the Jump, Throws, 400m and 800m selected students faction event on the 23rd August, congratulations and well done for participating.

Congratulations

Celeste Le Roux participated in the 2 km School Sport WA Cross Country, representing Madeley Primary School, the event was held at UWA sports ground. Celeste came 17th out of over 400 Western Australia students; Celeste has qualified for the Inter State Cross Country next year, good luck Celeste!

Oscar Patterson will be participating over the coming month in the School Sports WA Soccer Competition and will be representing Madeley Primary School. We wish Oscar and his team all the very best.

Faction Athletics Carnival (Sports Carnival)

The Faction Athletics Carnival is to be held on the school oval on Thursday 31st, August. The carnival is for Kindy to Year 6 students and we expect all students to compete, however, if your child can’t compete due to illness or injury please inform the class teacher in writing. Please be aware that we may have to postpone the carnival to the next fine day if we experience wet weather.

WHAT TO BRING:

Drink bottle of water
Recess and Lunch (if not ordering)
ASTHMA PUFFERS (if needed)

WHAT TO WEAR:

Blue shorts/skirt/skorts/tights
Faction coloured shirt
Sport shoes and socks
School hat and sunscreen

**Students will be allowed to compete barefoot unless a parent has informed the class teacher otherwise.

Students may also apply faction coloured zinc and hair spray at home. These items are not to be brought to school.

Parents if you are able to assist with setting up from 7am on the oval it would be appreciated.

The School Canteen will NOT be open on Thursday 31st August, Faction Athletics Carnival (Sports Carnival) day.

A coffee van will be on site from 8 a.m. Look out for supporter items in faction colours on sale before and after school next week!

The P&C has arranged a lunch order service (Subway and sushi) for the Sports Carnival - order forms were sent home. If you have not placed an order by 23rd August, please arrange alternative recess and lunch for your child/children.

Swimming Carnival Term 4

A new date has been confirmed for the Swimming Carnival which will be held on Friday 24th November 2017, more information

Ms Shannon Kekula
PE Teacher

Science Room

The Science room is after your junk.

If you have any clean, plastic 2 litre juice and/or soft drink bottles or any ice cream containers which you do not need please send them to the Science Room (LLA1).

Much appreciated,

Science Week

Science Week

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Science Week

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Science Week is over for another year and what a good week it was.

In the Science room, children explored our own water use and how we can reduce the amount we each use. They identified different ways we use and save water in our gardens. They measured water quantities to physically see how much we may be using. They predicted and experimented to find out what happens to water when it rains on different surfaces and some invented water saving devices for use in the home.

We had a visitor from the Water Corporation who involved the children in discussions and activities on water conservation and we all learnt a little more about what we can do to ensure our water supply is still available for future generations. So, when your child tells you that you are not allowed to turn on the sprinklers until September 1st and that if it’s raining you don’t need to turn them on at all, go outside with them and count how many sprinklers you have. They can tell you that each sprinkler uses about 10 litres of water every minute and then they can do the calculations for how much water you use everytime you put your sprinklers on.

Thankyou to all the families and children who entered the daily puzzle challenge. Each day, all of the correct entries were put into a draw and one child was selected. The winning children listed below will need to see Mrs Jones in the Science Room to collect their prize.

Tuesday - Emily Melanko GLA1
Wednesday – Parsa Matin MLA2
Thursday – Leija Smith MLA4
Friday – Joanna Jiang DLA3

The Science Room is also decorated with some amazing creations at the moment. All the children who entered the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle competitions did an amazing job and judging them was very difficult. Scroll down through the pictures and see what amazing things were entered.

Science Week Entries

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Science Week Entries

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A winner from each section had to be chosen and they were:

Yr 1/2 Harmony Fettis LLA4

Year 5/6 Anthea Parrelli DLA5

Created a video which can be viewed in the Science room

Other video’s were created by Laney Rawlins DLS5 and Monique Cornall BLA2.

Congratulations to the students. You will need to see Mrs Jones in the Science Room to collect your prize. Thankyou to all the children who entered.

Mrs Jones
Science Teacher

Classes

DLA4 and DLA5 AQWA Excursion

REASON FOR EXCURSION: Science Biology - Learning about how animals adapt to their environment

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING: packed recess and lunch, water bottle, hat

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All forms need to be returned. Students must be in full Madeley Primary School Uniform.

DATE: Monday 4th September 2017

COST: $12

LOCATION: AQWA, Hillarys Boat Harbour

TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS: By bus to and from Madeley Primary School

NAMES OF SUPERVISION TEAM: Chris Keunen, Andrew Eddison, Carla Di Blasi, plus 3 parent volunteers

ITINERARY:

Year 6 Fundraiser- Free Dress Day

This term, we are having a free dress day which will be held on

Wednesday 6th September

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 Camp

The Year 6 2017 Camp has been finalised. It will be held from Wednesday11th October until Friday13th October (Week 1, Term 4). We will be attending Kerem Adventure Camp which is located in Bullsbrook. Students will be staying in cabin/dorm type accommodation for two nights.

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 the camp school 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. If you have difficulty with this please indicate on the Camp Contract (attached).

Kerem Adventure Camp Address: 100 Kirby Rd, Bullsbrook WA

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO KEEP:

• Packing list
• Itinerary for the week

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO SIGN AND RETURN:

• Camp Contract –
  Parents and students to read and sign (this is also the permission slip for the camp).
  If you are available to transport other people’s children please indicate on the contract.
• Medical Form

Yours sincerely,
Mr Mario Taddei and Mrs Dawn Chester

Year 6 Ashdale Secondary College Transition Day

During Term 4, Ashdale Secondary College will be hosting a Year 6 Transition Program for all students who are with the Cluster or enrolled to attend the College in Year 7 2018.

• Term 4 21st, 22nd and 23rd November

STEM

Donations Needed

To support our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and 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.

Robotics Training Program

This term our year 4, 5 and 6 students were given the opportunity to be involved in the first ever Robotics Training Program at Ashdale Secondary College. Students were asked to apply for the program and these are the talented students who were selected! These students will visit the high school every Thursday and work with the ICT specialist class to be up-skilled in using some of the new digital technologies which are available to schools in the cluster. At the end of the program they will be able to share this new knowledge with their peers at Madeley Primary School.

Robotics Training Program

Ciara Harbord
Harshil Khoosal
Anthony Italiano
Charlee Beness
Sophie Anti
Anna Wang
Corey Walton
Che Haylan
Charlie Jones
Faith Daniel

Thank you to all the students who applied, there were some interesting applications and you should all be very proud of your efforts

Jenny Wheeler
STEM Coordinator

Library

Book Week Parade

Our Book Week dress up parade and morning tea was an outstanding success. Many thanks go to Mrs Miller, Mrs Cabrera, Mrs Melanko and all our staff for organising and supporting this exciting activity as well as the book sale which has been happening over the week. Book Week is a great way to promote books and reading. Many thanks also go to all the parents and family members who attended the parade and the morning tea afterwards. Finally, thanks go to our wonderful students who took the time to show their love of reading by dressing up for today's parade.

Book Week Parade

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Book Week Parade

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Book Fair

Thank you to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair.

Thanks
Mrs Miller

Operation Christmas Child

Our school seeks to provide practical ways in which students and their families can demonstrate the Golden Rule "Treat others as you would like them to treat you" which underpins our Behaviour Education program. This year we are supporting Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child. This activity involves the packing of a shoe box with suitable items for an underprivileged child somewhere in the world.

This site explains how to pack a box. We encourage families to engage in this activity together. All boxes need to be returned to the school by October 13th so that they can be prepared for shipping. The cost of shipping each box is $10.00 which we ask parents to provide with the box if they can.

For more information please check out the Operation Christmas Child website.

Earn & Learn

We’re thrilled to announce that the Woolworths Earn & Learn program is back for 2017. Now anyone can help Madeley Primary School earn amazing equipment by shopping at Woolworths from the 26th July.

With over 10,000 educational resources to choose from, there’s plenty of valuable resources up for grabs we can choose across every category - from Mathematics and English resources to Arts and Crafts, and Science equipment.

School Services

School Canteen

CLOSED on Faction Athelics Carnival (Sports Carnival) Day

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.

School Canteen Survey

The P&C are seeking feedback and suggestions to help us improve the canteen. We would appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes to complete our survey.

Regards
Toni and Jillian

School Nurse

Head Lice

It is important that parent/guardians check their child/childrens head and, if necessary, treat any lice or eggs. Children must be treated for head lice 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.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness in infants and children. Symptoms are mild fever, poor appetite and frequently a sore throat. One or 2 days later the fever begins, sores develop in the mouth. The sores begin as small red spots that blister and then often become ulcers. The skin rash develops over 1-2 days with flat or raised red spots, some with blisters. The rash does not itch and is usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. HFMD occurs mainly in children under 10 years of age, but adults may also be at risk. It is not the same disease as animal foot and mouth disease.

• Transmission: Airborne or droplet infection, or direct contact with the fluid in the blisters or contaminated nose or throat secretions. Faecal-oral route.
• Incubation: Usually 3 to 7 days.
• Infectious period: While blisters are present. Faeces remain infectious for several weeks. HFMD is not transmitted to or from pets or other animals.
• Exclusion: Exclude until all blisters have healed (dried).
• Treatment: No specific treatment is available for this infection. Paracetamol may be used for fever and discomfort. The virus may be present in the stool for several weeks after the blisters have resolved. Thorough hand washing is recommended for a minimum of 15 seconds after toileting or changing nappies, to reduce risk of transmission.

If your child is displaying any of the above symptoms it may be worth visiting your local doctor for advice.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

The school has been notified of a case of Whooping Cough (Pertussis). This is not a serious case but as a matter of course please note the fact sheet. If your child has not been immunized please note the information in the symptoms section.

Children who have been immunised have a reduced risk but it is still important to monitor your child.

More information can be found on Department of Health website below.

FREE PARENTING SEMINARS at Madeley Primary School

Positive Parenting Program SEMINAR SERIES & DISCUSION GROUP
Term 4, 2017

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 four of the following seminars and/or discussion group:

When:

Seminar Series:

Thursday 12th Oct 9am – 10:30am Seminar One: The Power of Positive Parenting
Thursday 19th Oct 9am – 10:30am Seminar Two: Raising Confident Competent Children
Thursday 26th Oct 9am – 10:30am Seminar Three: Raising Resilient Children

Discussion Group:

Wednesday 25th Oct 9am – 11am Discussion Group: Dealing with Disobedience

Venue: Madeley Primary School (please sign in at Administration Office)
Cost: Free – however bookings are essential.

For more information, or to register to attend any or all of these free parenting seminars please:

Complete the slip below and return to Madeley PS Administration Office by Friday 22 September.

Caroline Turich | Community Health Nurse
T: (08) 9345 7101

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

Nature Play

At our next meeting we will be discussing the P&C's $20,000 commitment towards the Madeley Primary School Nature Play area. New and existing members are welcome to join our meeting (13 September, 7.30 pm in the staffroom).

SPORTS CARNIVAL

The P&C has arranged a lunch order service (Subway and sushi) for the Sports Carnival - order forms were sent home last week and were due 23 August 2017. A quick reminder that canteen DOES NOT operate on Sports Carnival day. A coffee van will be on site from 8 a.m. Look out for supporter items in faction colours on sale before and after school next week!

DISCO

What a great night at the school disco - nearly 350 students attended and danced the night away! Many thanks to the assistance of the parent volunteers, with a special mention to Kane Pountney for the AV gear. We raised nearly $3000 that will go back into the school community.

P&C Dates

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th September at 7:30pm in the staffroom

P&C meeting dates for 2017 are:

Please check the Facebook page for confirmation of meeting dates.

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.

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.

Dads and Kids Only Event: Bouldering

When: Sunday September 10th 9am-11am (Lunch Included)
Where: The Boulder Hub, 2/1 Ventura Loop, Wangara
Cost: $12 per person

What to Bring: Clothing that will not restrict movement. Loose short shorts are not recommended as the wearer may divulge more information than bystanders may care to know about. Good condition running shoes (however the option to hire climbing shoes is available) and of course a drink bottle.

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses.

Bouldering doesn’t just keep your muscles fit, but it also stimulates and improves your cognitive ability. It also has been proven to make adults and children, Better Goals Setters, More Aware of Yourself, Relieves Stress, More Confidence and Better Perseverance.

Parents spend a great deal of time being spectators to children’s sports, this event will allow them to both participate and also see how we deal with such fun challenges that this sport offers.

Due to the nature of this event, spaces will be limited to just 40 participants, so please get your RSVP in early to secure your spot.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 6th September names of those participating peterwithnell@hotmail.com or 0404 310 727

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.

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

Did you know that in some very remote Indigenous communities, only 1 in 5 children can read at Australia’s minimum literacy standard?

We are proud to support the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) to help close the Indigenous literacy gap as well as help increase language, literacy and numeracy standards across Australia.

To help raise awareness, we will be participating in the Wall of Hands Campaign. Throughout term 3, we aim to provide over 1,000 literacy packs to Indigenous primary school aged children across Australia.

Children in our programs will engage in activities that help in closing the Indigenous literacy gap. With the Camp Australia Foundation, dollar matching all donations, we will also be helping to raise much needed funds.

Visit Us in Program to Find Out More

You are welcome to drop in anytime and see how we are helping to bridge the Indigenous literacy gap in our programs.

Community News

Ashdale Secondary College STEM Expo Community Event

Tuesday 29th August, 3.30-5.00pm

Family and community members from the Ashdale Cluster are invited to view fantastic STEM projects created by students from Ashdale Secondary College and Ashdale Cluster primary schools. Come along and see the exciting and engaging work that is happening in our Cluster, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Tickets are FREE and can be registered through Eventbrite

The Ashdale STEM Expo is running for two days and will be visited by over 1,500 primary and secondary students. It will feature an amazing array of STEM workshops and exhibits in:

• Science Experiments
• Robots & Drones
• Digital Video & Photography
• Computer Games
• Virtual Reality
• Robots & Drones
• 3D Printing
• Animation
• Workshops & Competitions
• Arduino Projects
• Career Stalls
• Maths Games
• STEM Guest Speakers

If you have any queries, please contact ashdale.sc@education.wa.edu.au.