8 September 2017

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Students Arriving Early at School

At this week’s mini-assembly I reminded students that they should not be arriving at school before 8.30am as we do not have staff on duty before school. If students do arrive early they are required to sit quietly outside my office until they are released to their classes at 8.30am. This rule applies even if they are waiting with their parent.

Dangerous Driving and Parking

Earlier this week I witnessed a parent in a large 4x4 ute drive at speed through our front car park and then stop to pick up their child at the front entry. Not only is this behaviour dangerous it is also inconsiderate to all the other parents who do the right thing and wait in line at the kiss-and-drive. Parents are reminded that they are not permitted to use the staff car park. We also have a growing number of parents who are parking on the lawn at the front of the school. This area is not for parking and poses a safety risk to students who walk through the area every afternoon.

Mrs Keen is Retiring

Today we said goodbye to Mrs Keen who is retiring from her position as an Education Assistant. Mrs Keen has worked for the Department of Education for 39 years which is a wonderful achievement. We wish Sylvia all the very best for a long and restful retirement.

One to One Program

In 2018 Year 4 students will be able to choose between an iPad or MacBook as part of the One to One Program. We are currently in the process of deciding on recommended device specifications as well as the best supplier for these devices. We will know more about this by the end of term. It is recommended that parents do not purchase devices until the recommended specifications are finalised. Parents may choose to use the supplier recommended by the school or purchase devices elsewhere. Information about this will go home at the start of Term 4.

Open Night

Our Open Night is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 20th September. Classrooms will be open for you to visit between 4.30 and 6.30pm on this night. The purpose of this night is for parents to see what their children have been learning over the year. It is not for individual parent/teacher interviews. Individual meetings can be arranged at a different time by contacting your child’s teacher directly. We look forward to seeing you on our Open Night.

School Board Meeting

Parents who are interested in seeing what happens at a School Board meeting are invited to attend out next one on Wednesday 13th September commencing at 5.30pm in the staffroom.

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 Paul Wright.

I have 2 boys at Madeley Primary School in Years 1 and 5. I am the Vice President of the school P&C and the P&C representative on the board. Being a part of our School Board enables me to connect with our parent and community body, liaising with them as we work towards the common aim of consistently achieving the very best educational opportunities for our students.

P&C Meeting

Parents are encouraged to get involved with our P&C who do a wonderful job of supporting every student throughout the year. The next P&C Meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th September at 7.30pm in the staffroom.

Fathering Project Handymen

Many thanks go to our Champion Dads and the Fathering Project dads who constructed a kitchen, pegboard and tables for the STEM outdoor play area. These resources will play an important part in outdoor STEM based learning. Nice work guys!

Community Survey

Don’t forget to complete the Parent Survey which closes on 22nd September. 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. 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

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**

Term Dates 2017

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.

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

Faction Athletics Carnival

Thanks to everyone who helped in making the athletic carnivals so successful this year.

The team totals for this year were:

Thunder: 527
Lightning: 509
Storm: 482
Cyclone: 476

The Spirit Shield went to the Cyclone who were the most improved team from last year.

Interschool Athletic Carnival

Congratulations to all of the students who earned a spot in the MADELEY INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM for 2017. They will be competing against Ashdale, Lansdale and Carnaby Rise Primary Schools.

Go TEAM MADELEY!

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 to follow in Term 4.

Ms Shannon Kekula
PE Teacher

Classes

Triple P FREE PARENTING SEMINARS at Madeley Primary School

Positive Parenting Program 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 22nd September.

DLA2, DLA3 and GLA1.

This term was all about sustainability in Geography for DLA2, DLA3 and GLA1. Earlier in the term the students got their hands dirty and they got to keep their very own worm farm. Kevin Smith, vermiculture expert, bought masses of wriggling worms for the students to get up close and personal with. The session covered worms, the environment, worms role in waste management, recycling, worm biology, sustainability, mini beasts and gardening.

On Tuesday 8th September they boarded a bus and headed to Tamala Park Waste Management Park. The students were treated to a tour around the tip and saw where all the waste from around Perth ends up. Students also visited the educational centre to learn all about how the tip works and discussed the importance of REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE in everyday life.

Did you know?

The landfill hole is 38 metres deep.
The last of the three 'holes in the ground' only has 11 years left!
There is a tip shop with plenty of great items to purchase.
The landfill produces methane & carbon dioxide gases which are used to create an energy source used at Tamala Park.
If you break a mug or plate, they can go in your recycle bin with the glass.
Lids cannot be recycled, so always remove lids & rinse out containers.

Ms Price DLA2, Ms Dunbar DLA3 and Ms Girga GLA1.
Teachers

DLA4, DLA5 AQWA

On Monday the 4th of September Mr Eddison’s and Mr Keunen’s class visited AQWA fitting in with their Science projects learning about marine animal adaptations and enclosures. Students completed activities based around different parts of the West Australian coastline observing some of the unique and diverse marine life we have on our shores. In the last part of the day the students went to the beach for a challenge where students used their STEM skills to design and build a sand creation. A big thank you to our parent helpers who not only assisted in the AQWA excursion but made for some amazing sand creation judges as well. A great day was had by all!

Some of the highlights for the …

AQWA Reflections

“The best part of AQWA is the big tank full of sea animals. There was a massive sting ray, a small reef shark and massive snapper. The reason why I liked it is because it just wasn’t an old tank with 2 fish in it. It is a really big variety of fish and sharks.”

Nazeer Zakaria DLA5

“The conveyor belt was my favorite part about the whole exhibit, you didn’t have to walk which would take up your focus but instead you could just watch the amazing marine animals flash before your eyes.”

Anthony Italiano DLA5

“My favourite part about AQWA is the touch pool. At first I was a bit scared because I haven't touched a starfish but after I touched it I was walking around and touching everything.”

Charlee Benness DLA5

“I have never seen a really jellyfish before so I really enjoyed seeing neon jellyfish and baby jellyfish. My adaptation project was about a sea horse and I got to see a real seahorse.”

Abby Humphreys DLA5

Mr Keunen DLA4, Mr Eddison DLA5
Teachers

Year 6 Fundraiser- Free Dress Day

THANK YOU, the Free Dress Day raised $552.00 towards the Year 6 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

Year 5 STEM EXPO

Last Tuesday our year 5 students attended the 2018 STEM EXPO. Students and teachers have worked hard to put together an interactive and engaging display to represent STEM at Madeley Primary School. My Keunen's DLA 4 class created sphero mazes and Mr Eddison's DLA5 class designed circuit and light boxes.

Students spent the day rotating through a variety of different activities and experiments involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. They coded with EV3 robots, ate popcorn with dry ice, tried virtual reality and worked in groups to design a magic machine! It was a fun and exciting day for all.

Outdoor STEM Bins and Equipment

To link in with STEM this term we have been working hard with the P&C to build some outdoor equipment that will be used with our new Outdoor STEM Bins. The Outdoor Stem Bins will contain nature play style equipment which students will be able to access during recess and lunch. The equipment allows for free play and exploration using a variety of different materials. A huge thank you needs to go to the champion dads of Madeley for donating their time and handy skills with a special thanks to Joe Madafferi and Peter Withnell for their over and above commitment to getting the job done for the kids because without them the whole project could not have been completed. This new equipment should be ready for students to use early next term.

OUTDOOR TABLES

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 Fair

Thank you to our P&C for their continued support and Advanced Nursery in Wanneroo for the loan of the palm trees for the week. Thank you to the amazing parent help during the sales before and after school. Rebecca Cameron, Robyn Walton, Mel Fazio, Suzanna Malenko and Ann Stickells. It would not be possible without your assistance.

The School has done very well from the sales of the books during the fair. We got $2,650 in rewards that we can spend on resources for the school across all the learning areas. We also took $488 worth of books from the book fair to go onto the library shelves. The school also received $169 worth of books donated from the families and friends of Madeley Primary School.

With a grand total of $3,307 worth of resources going back into Madeley Primary school.

Thanks

Mrs Miller

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

Healthy Start to Kindy 2018

• Top Tips for starting School
• 4 year old Developmental Milestones
• Healthy lunchboxes and lifestyle
• Health Topics: Sleep and Rest
  Immunisation
  Managing Head lice
  Managing Misbehaviour
  Toileting
• Meet your Community Health Nurses and Q & A’s

Locations:

Marangaroo Family Centre 27/09/17 1pm-4pm
Warradale Community Centre 28/09/17 9-12pm
Wanneroo Library 04/10/17 9-12pm
Pearsall Hocking Community Centre 05/10/17 9-12pm

Bookings recommended: phone 9400 9500
Joondalup CACH Base

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

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.

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 (13th September, 7.30 pm in the staffroom).

Sports Carnival

The P&C raised approximately $550 at the Sports Carnival this year from the sale of faction merchandise and lunch orders. Thank you for your support.

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:

13th September
25th October
6th December

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.

Tip: R U Ok Day (Keep Talking)

Next Thursday the 14th September is R U OK DAY? – There mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

As Dads it’s all too tempting to put on a brave face and give the impression to your kids or partner that you a coping well with not being with them, this could be because of work or travel commitments and other responsibilities that require your attention away from the home. You may also put on this brave face even when things in general are not going great. After all, that is the situation and you need to make it work, or so you may believe. However, bottling up your anger, sadness or frustration in these situations can increase your stress levels and lead to a range of problems.

Be honest with your kids and partner about how you are going. Share both the highs and lows of the job and life away from them. But put things into perspective, too, by listening to your kids and others tell of their lives, and keep up with news of the world outside.

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;

Parenting Ideas Insight Father to Father by Michael Gross.

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas and is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents .

Article includes:

1. Play to your strengths
2. Lighten up – don’t take yourself too seriously
3. Have something in common with each child
4. Take it easy on your son
5. Enjoy the outdoors with your daughter
6. Be ready for kids to knock you off your pedestal
7. Give your kids a compass and a map

Before & After School Care

Camp Australia

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

Bookings are now open for our newest school holiday adventure – ‘Time Jump’.

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

Mater Dei College Orientation Day Year 7 2018

Date: 25th October 2017
Time: 8.30am – 2.30pm (students must arrive from 8.15am)

Mater Dei College Open Afternoon

Date: Monday 11th September
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Mater Dei College, Edgewater, is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College established in 1993 to serve communities in the northern suburbs.

Mater Dei College offers a supportive and enriching educational environment for students in Years 7-12 based on the pillars of Faith, Community, Service and Learning.

Telephone: +61 8 9405 4777
Address: 107 Treetop Avenue, Edgewater
Postal Address: PO Box 10, Joondalup, WA 6919
Email: materdei@mdc.wa.edu.au

ECU Kids Holiday Program

The ECU Kids Holiday Program is a sport based program offering children a variety of different sports and activities to participate in during the school holidays. The program provides a great environment to develop skills and make new friendships.

If your child is ready for an exciting holiday program that is not only fun, but also good for them, then you have come to the right place. Activities are structured so they are appropriate for each age group and are supervised by experienced and skilled staff.

Our program dates for 2017 are:

Sept 26th-Oct 6th; December 18th- 22nd

Program Prices:

$42 full Day
$26 half Day

First time at ECU? Try our program for FREE! Upgrade to a full day for only $26

Contact Information:

Joondalup Ph:6304 5000
Mt Lawley Ph:6304 6700

VACSWIM

VacSwim is Australia’s longest running program operating in both the October and January school holidays, offering swimming lessons for children five to 17 years of age.

Your children can join in the fun of learning to swim and vital swimming and water safety skills with lessons conducted at pools and open water venues across the State.

VacSwim has grown from its beginnings in 1919 when five instructors taught 248 children at three venues, to become the largest vacation swimming program in Australia. In recent years, 47 000 children participate in lessons each year with more than 1500 qualified instructors at more than 180 locations throughout the State.

For any queries on VacSwim programs and locations, please telephone 9402 6412 or email vacswim@education.wa.edu.au

Creative Kids Arts Club

Holiday Program

Now enrolling

Join us for our fun filled holiday art program:

From September 25th to October 6th
Children from 4 to 12 yrs.

All materials and art aprons provided.

Visit the following link for more information or to book online.