10 November 2017

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Parents Survey 2017

At the end of last term parents were invited to complete a survey designed to identify parent perception and feedback regarding a range of school operations and programs. We appreciate the effort of the 113 parents who completed the survey. This was 26 fewer responses to what we received in 2016 and represented approximately 30% of the families who have students attending our school.

Staff are still in the process of analysing the information and reflecting on the feedback provided through the survey. Much of the feedback was very positive, constructive and useful which is greatly appreciated.

A 5 score rating scale is used in the survey to identify opinions. Scores falling above 3 are considered to be largely positive.

Some of the results we received for specific statements included:

The survey also provided information about what parents considered to be the most effective means of communication currently used by the school . The rating scale for this ranged from 1 = highly ineffective to 5 = highly effective.

We have identified a number of areas that we will need to strengthen as a result of the survey and its feedback. For a more comprehensive outline of the survey and its findings parents are encouraged to attend the next P&C meeting.

Planning for 2018

Thanks go to the parents who have provided feedback around student placements for 2018. We are no longer taking feedback and are in the process of planning classes now. The process for creating classes and placing students is a long and complex one. Classes are subject to change depending on enrolments right up to the first day of the new school year. This is why we do not notify parents of their child’s placement until the day before classes commence. Class lists will be posted outside the school Library on the afternoon of Tuesday 30th January 2018.

Parents who know that their child/ren are not returning next year are asked to let our school office know as soon as possible so that we can modify classes early.

Apple 1 to 1 Program 2018

The purchasing portals for parents of Year 4 students in 2018 have been sent home via Connect. Attached to this newsletter is a brochure outlining the program. Many thanks go to the parents who attended the information session about the program held earlier this term.

Parenting Ideas

The latest Parent Ideas flyer ‘Managing Christmas Chaos as a Sole Parent’ is very timely with Christmas just around the corner. While the flyer focuses on single or sole parents it has some useful advice for everyone as you try to manage the busy holiday season.

School Uniform

It is essential that your child comes to school wearing the correct school uniform. If you are having a problem with this please make contact so we can discuss options.

After School Play

The school has a duty of care for all students and parents who remain on the school site after official closing times. Parents/guardians are required to provide adequate and direct supervision of their child/ children if they are using playground equipment or playing within the school boundaries. All regular school rules apply. Students are not permitted to enter school buildings or move equipment around. All gates are locked at 3:45pm except for the gate used by Camp Australia. So we ask parents/guardians to start making their way off the school site at that time.

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 2018

Easter occurs during Term 1.

Schools will be closed on Friday 30th March, Monday 2nd April and Tuesday 3rd April 2018.

Staff Development Days 2018

School closed to students on the following days:

** Staff Development Days may change, parents will be advised through Connect/Newsletter **

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.

Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2017

Each year the City of Wanneroo conducts the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to assist members of our Community who are facing hardship.

In previous years the Appeal has received a remarkable response from the community, with many local schools, community groups, businesses and residents donating generously. All donations received will be distributed to those less fortunate within our Community.

Appeal closes Thursday 16th November 2017.

ALL DONATIONS TO THE RED BIN OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY

Toys: Please ensure these are age appropriate and in good condition.
Non-Perishable Food Items: Please check expiry date, no out of date produce thank you.

Examples of non-perishable food items for you to collect include:

• Christmas puddings/cakes
• Fruit mince pies
• Cakes, cake mixes and biscuits
• Nuts, crackers and chips
• Pasta and sauce
• Tinned foods (sweet and savoury)
• Jams and spreads
• Tea, coffee and sugar
• Cereals
• Rice and noodles
• Chocolates
• Muesli bars

1:1 Apple Program

As a student entering Year 4 in 2018 your child is invited to participate in the Apple 1:1 Program. For the first time parents are being provided with the choice of purchasing/leasing an Ipad or a MacBook. This change has taken place in response to parent feedback regarding the cost of supplying a device. Parents should remember that, while it is beneficial for your child to own their own device (and strongly recommended), the program is not mandatory and devices will be available for use in class by students who do not have their own.

Winthrop Australia is our recommended supplier of devices as they have a strong history of servicing schools in our state. They have been able to provide a range of devices at very competitive prices.

Attached to this post is a brochure which outlines the program and provides answers to frequently asked questions. We will also be holding a question and answer information meeting on 31st October at 4.00pm in the Staff room.

Parents are now able to place orders for devices via the portal links below. Parents are also able to purchase devices from other suppliers but must ensure that they comply with the minimum specifications which are outlined on the attached brochure. We look forward to your ongoing support as we work to provide the best possible education for your children.

Classes

Year 4 Zoo Camp

Brief Itinerary and Zoo Camp dates DLA1, DLA2 and DLA3

• Thursday 16th November (DLA3 & GLA4)

Students to return to school between 3.45 and 4pm for departure to the zoo.
(Please meet on the lawn outside DLA1).

• 4pm – bus leaves Madeley Primary School for the Perth Zoo.
• Students return to school at approximately 2.30pm the following day and can be collected at this time.

What to Bring

Students will need to bring the following items to camp:

• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Pyjamas
• Toiletries (please no aerosol deodorants)
• Insect Repellent – roll on or pump spray (not aerosol)
• Water Bottle
• Warm jumper (the zoo can get cold at night!)
• School uniform to wear on Friday
• Hat and sun cream

Please ensure all items are named.

No electronic games, phones or other handheld devices to be brought on the camp. Students are permitted to bring cameras if they would like to record their experience, however please do not send cameras that are part of another device (eg Ipod Touch, DS, etc)!!! Any unsuitable devices that are brought to camp will be looked after by teachers and returned when we get back to school. The same rule applies to any trading cards or toys. Any cameras that students bring need to be labelled clearly and will be the responsibility of the student.

What to wear

Students need to wear comfortable casual clothes for the first night including ENCLOSED FOOTWEAR and will wear their Madeley uniforms while at the zoo the following day.

Food

We will be having pizza for dinner at the zoo on the first night, and a picnic lunch will be provided at the zoo the following day. If your child has any special dietary requirements please contact your child’s teacher on the below emails.

Contact while at Perth Zoo

We will have our mobile phone while we are the Zoo. Please keep this number for camp emergencies only.

Elise: 0439 975 459, Sally: 0427 484 080, Bethany: 0423 418 822

Student Behaviour and Expectations

All students are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour and class work leading up to the camp as well as during our time at Perth Zoo. Any students that are showing inappropriate behaviour will not be permitted to attend or stay at Zoo Camp, and parents will be contacted to collect them.

Permission, Medical and Payment Form

Please complete and return the attached form with your payment All payments are due by Friday prior to the date of your child’s camp.

• Thursday 16th November (DLA3 & GLA4)

If you have any questions regarding the camp, please contact Miss Pirga, Mrs Price or Miss Dunbar at school on Elise.Pirga@education.wa.edu.au , Sally.Price2@education.wa.edu.au or Bethany.Dunbar@education.wa.edu.au

Year 4 Teachers
Elise Pirga, Sally Price and Bethany Dunbar

MLA1, MLA2, MLA3, MLA4 Muddy Gully Incursion

We have organised this incursion to be an interactive and educational event for the M block students to enjoy. Please read the information below provided by Educated by Nature, who will be facilitating this incursion:

Natural clay offers tactile experiences that engage the senses, inspire creativity and support fine and gross motor skills. This incursion gives children an opportunity to take sensory risks in a supportive environment. Sloppy, firm, gooey and muddy clay is available for small scale or full body exploration of clay in various forms. Natural ochres are provided for face painting with an indigenous connection. Water play is also an important part of this incursion - a chance to tip, pour, collect and splash.

Date: MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
Cost: $13 per Child

Each student will need to bring:

• OLD clothes, both top and bottom (ones you do not mind getting trashed).
• An old hat to wear during the incursion.
• Full water bottle.
• An old towel for drying off after being hosed down.
• A change of underwear
• A large spare plastic bag for the muddy clothes to go in after.

PLEASE NOTE:

MLA 1 and 2 students need to come to school in their SCHOOL UNIFORM. The other items in the ‘to bring’ section must be name labelled and brought along in a plastic bag. Sunscreen must be applied to any skin which will be exposed to the sun at home before coming to school.

MLA 3 and 4 students need to come to school dressed in their OLD CLOTHES. The other items in the ‘to bring’ section must be name labelled and brought along in a plastic bag. Sunscreen must be applied to any skin which will be exposed to the sun at home before coming to school.

Year 6

Year 6 Fundraiser

Free Dress Day
Tuesday 14th November.

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 6 Graduation.

Year 6 Graduation

The Year Six Graduation Ceremony and activities are planned for their final week of school this year.The program will be as follows:

All Year Six students are expected to attend the Graduation Ceremony. Students will need to be in full school uniform (with graduation shirt) and neatly presented.

The total cost for all of the graduation activities will be $50.

Graduation Ceremony and Lunch

The Year Six Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 12th December, commencing at 9am and concluding at approximately 10:30am at the Madeley Primary School AAA (undercover) area. You will receive an invitation to the Graduation in the mail and we ask that you complete and send in the RSVP section with the number of seats you require (maximum of 2) so that we can allocate seating.

At the conclusion of the ceremony all guests are invited to remain in the AAA area and join the students and staff for the cutting of the graduation cake.

At 11.30am the Year Six students will be catching a bus to Crown Perth for a graduation buffet lunch at the Atrium. We will return to school by bus and will be back by the end of the day.

Students will be able to change into other clothes for the lunch before they get onto the bus. Dress code: smart-casual. Students in the past have attended graduation celebrations in a full range of outfits from slacks/shirt to a tuxedo for boys and skirt/top to dresses for the girls. It is up to the discretion of parents as to how formal they go.

Graduation Excursion

Activities have been organised for the Year Six students at Grand Cinemas & Super Bowl (Warwick) on Monday 11th December. Students will first watch the movie ‘Wonder’ which is rated ‘PG’. The movie will be a finale to the novel study undertaken in second semester. As ‘Wonder’ is rated ‘PG’ we require you to tick the box in the signature section on the next page in order to allow your child to watch the movie. Students are not required to bring any money as a drink and popcorn is included with their movie ticket. Following the movie we will then walk to Super Bowl for lunch and a game of ten pin bowling before returning back to school. Lunch is included in the price (students will be given a choice of food that will be preordered before the day).

Students are to meet at school as a normal day. We will depart at 9.15am and travel by bus to Warwick. We will return to school by bus and will be back by the end of the day.

Shirt Signing- Last Day of the Year

The Year Six students are allowed to get their school uniforms signed by their peers, ONLY on the last day and students will need to bring their own Artline pen.

Please complete the consent form on the following page and return it with $50 by Monday

27th November in order to allow your child to participate in the graduation activities.

Yours sincerely,
Mario Taddei & Dawn Chester

Year 6 Ashdale Secondary College Transition Days

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

• Tuesday 21st November
• Wednesday 22nd November
• Thursday 23rd November

During the transition days all students will participate in the four core subjects and have an opportunity to taste Dance, Food, Jewelry, Sport and other elective subjects.

On Tuesday 21st November student to meet, Ashdale Secondary College Foyer at 8:45am and will attend an assembly in the Galileo Theatre where information on the three day program will be provided. All students should bring their subject books as well as pencil case and notepaper.

It is the parents/guardians responsibility to drop off and collect your child during these transition days from Our physical address is 75 Westport Parade Darch WA 6065..75 Westport Parade Darch WA 6065, (08) 9302 7100.

Please complete permission form and return to your class teacher:

Sport

Skipping Club

From Week 6- Week 9 there will be skipping club in the AAA after the eating bell on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The club is open to all students in Year 1 to 6. There will be options for all levels of skippers. It is a good way to stay physically active during lunch.

Cricket Regionals

Madeley Primary School participated in the Cricket Regionals at Yokine Reserve. We had a lovely hot day and we were placed 5th. Great job TEAM!

Faction Swimming Carnival Years 3-6

We are encouraging all students from Years 3-6 to participate in our Faction Swimming Carnival. Children who are concerned about “racing” can nominate for a novelty (fun) event.

Date: Friday 24th November
Time: 11:00 - 2:30pm.
Cost: $5.00 for the bus (with seatbelts).
Location: Warwick Senior High School. Parking available on Lloyd Dr (off Beach Rd heading East ONLY).

Students will need to nominate which races they are capable of participating in and have their choices signed off by their parents. The pool is 25m long, we do a deep water start and students can’t stand until the 15m point so students can only enter the 25m races if they have passed stage 4.

This day is about participation and we hope to cater for everyone. There will possibly be divisions and/or heats. If a child nominates for both 25m and 50m races, it will not necessarily mean that they will be in both. Children who can’t compete will be attending as spectators and are still required to pay $5. Children will be transported by bus to and from the event and parents are welcome to attend.

If you have not, please complete the slip below and return to the school office with the accompanying $5.00

It will be compulsory to wear a faction coloured swimming cap ($3 at the uniform shop) when competing.

The Mastercard HOPMAN CUP

The Mastercard Hopman Cup will visit Madeley School on Tuesday, November 14th in the afternoon.

Children will be able to get up close and personal with the Hopman Cup trophy and meet the tournament’s new mascot ‘Hoppy’ the Quokka.

Children can attend the 2018 Mastercard Hopman Cup (December 30th to January 6th) for just $5 during the day and $10 for all night sessions excluding the final in a move to welcome younger tennis fans to Perth Arena and the opportunity to watch some of the best players in the world compete. Countries from Australia, Canada, United States, Belgium, Germany, Japan, Russia and Switzerland will be represented.

The ANZ Tennis Hotshots program was a part of the physical education program this year with students developing many movement and racquet skills in tennis. This is a great opportunity over the holidays to spend with your family and friends. Tickets are on sale at Ticketek.

Shannon Kekula
Physical Education Teacher

Library

Book Borrowing

The last week for book borrowing will be Week 7 and all students to return books by 1st December to the Library.

Scholastic Book Club “LOOP”

A big thank you to Mrs Tracie Simpson who has run Book Club over the last few years. She has stepped down from this position. We appreciate all the hard work she has put into the job of Book Club organiser.

Mrs Miller has taken over the running of book club. If you have any questions please direct them to Mrs Miller on annmaree.miller@education.wa.edu.au.

Thank you for your support over this school year. We have had $456 in rewards for our school librarian to spend on resources for the school.

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

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

Mrs Millar
Book Club Organiser

STEM

Equipment Needed

To go with our new outdoor sink we are after some donations of the following items:

• Plastic funnels and sieves
• Plastic tubing or plastic pipes ( small/short pieces and pliable)
• Teapots
• Muffin trays
• Small plastic jugs/watering cans
• Cake/loaf tins
• Oven trays
• Small pots or saucepans
• Colanders

If you have any of the above items can you please pass them onto your child's classroom teacher.

LEGO MINDSTORM

We have been fortunate enough to be able to borrow some Lego Mindstorm robotics kits for term four. Students from Mr Eddison's year 5 class have begun learning and experimenting with the Lego Kits. Students had to learn how to build the Lego robots and how to code them correctly using the software. They have been highly engaged with the new technology and have had to use their problem solving and critical thinking skills to create a functioning robot.

Jenny Wheeler
STEM Coordinator

Madeley’s Got Talent!

Ms Brenda Kane
Performing Arts

School Services

School Canteen

Thank you for your continuing support, please check on-line for our specials.

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.

Croup

• Croup is a common infection that causes noisy breathing, a hoarse voice and harsh barking cough.
• You can treat mild croup at home if your child has no breathing problems
• If your child has increasingly noisy breathing, difficulty breathing seek urgent medical help.

Croup is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (vocal cords). It typically affects children from 6 months to 3 years of age, although can affect older children up to 8 years of age.

As croup is caused by a virus, it is an infectious disease. You will need to keep your child home from School/ Play n Learn/child care and other places where there may be young children.

Children with croup will usually have an illness like a cold first, with a runny nose, cough and may have a slight temperature. As children are small, their airways are already narrow. When the cold virus causes swelling of the wind pipe and voice box, this can result in noisy breathing and a harsh, barking cough. This can happen particularly when the air is cold and after occurs at night time lasting a couple of hours and reappear for the next couple of nights.

Please contact your GP if you have any concerns. For more information visit the link below.

Slapped cheek syndrome (Parvovirus)

• Slapped cheek syndrome is a common illness in young children.
• Before the rash appears, the symptoms are similar to a common cold.
• There is some risk to the unborn baby if a pregnant woman becomes infected.
• Good hand washing practice will minimise transmission.

How common is it?

About 60 per cent of people have had slapped cheek syndrome by the age of 30. Most infections occur in children between 5 and 15. People who have had slapped cheek syndrome once are usually then immune to it for life.

How do you get slapped cheek syndrome?

The virus is spread by close contact with an infectious person, or from mother to unborn baby.

Signs and symptoms

The first symptoms usually appear 5 to 7 days after exposure to an infectious person. The rash appears after 14 to 21 days. Once the rash starts, people are no longer infectious.

Symptoms start with:

• fever
• tiredness
• runny nose
• joint pains.

This is followed by a bright red rash on the cheeks ('slapped' cheeks) and a generalised 'lacy' rash on the body that spreads down the arms and legs. The rash lasts 7 to 10 days and is sometimes itchy. Sometimes the rash comes and goes.

Adults may have no symptoms at all, or may develop a rash, joint pains or swelling, or both. The joint symptoms usually only last a week or two, but can last longer.

Treatment

Please contact your GP if you have any concerns. For more information visit the website below.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis).

Signs and symptoms

Whooping cough usually starts like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, tiredness, mild fever and cough.

The cough typically gets worse and severe bouts of uncontrollable coughing can develop.

Coughing bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night. Some newborns may not cough at all but they can stop breathing and turn blue. Some babies have difficulty feeding and can choke or gag. Older children and adults may just have a cough that lasts for many weeks.

Not every person makes the whooping sound – this is more common in non-immunised children.

The cough may last up to 3 months, but the person is no longer infectious after 21 days (3 weeks).

Treatment

Please contact your GP if you have any concerns. More information can be found on Department of Health Website.

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

P&C News

Last meeting of the year - Please join us at 7.30pm on Wednesday 6th December 2017 in the staffroom for the final P&C meeting of the year. We're also keen to receive nominations for office bearers for the 2018 school year. If you have been looking for a way to get involved with the school community, please come along!

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- Helping Dad around the house

Scary thought that we only have 7 weekends remaining until Christmas day. Although for many this season starts much earlier.

For most of us that means a great deal of house chores such as gardening, cleaning, maintenance and maybe a Christmas light or two found on a roof will need our undivided attention. During this time encourage the kids but don’t force them, to play a part in the process.

Give them some fun jobs to do, suitable to their ages and abilities ( roof work may not be the best idea)

Don’t use them as slave labour- work alongside them (maybe you both get down and pull a weed or both give that small painting job a go together)

Keep it fun by making a game or have some competitions to get them involved , this will get things hopefully completed quickly and they will feel there contributions and help have truly made a difference around the house

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…

Camp Australia provides a before and after school care program for students. This is located on the school site.

Times:

For further information please contact the contacting the following:

Please refer to Camp Australia for up to date prices and information regarding any discounts available. Government rebates may also apply.

Community News

Landsdale Community, Wesleyan Methodist Church

Friday 8th December 5:30pm – 9pm
FREE Entry

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:

April 10th-21st (excluding 14th & 17th); July 3rd-14th; Sept 26th-Oct 6th; December 18th- 22nd

Our program dates for 2018 are:

January 8th -30th January (excluding 26th)
April 16th – 27th (excluding 25th); July 2nd – 13th; Sept 25th – Oct 5th; December 14th – 21st

Program Prices:

$42 full Day
$26 half Day

To enrol in our Mt Lawley or Joondalup September / October 2017 program click for Registration & Payment form.