29 June 2018

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers,

Semester in Review

The first half of the year has gone by so quickly and a lot of wonderful events and activities have taken place here at Madeley Primary School. Some of the highlights include:

• Year 3 students commenced learning Indonesian through the KETAWA program
• Our Nature Play space was constructed
• A successful Open Night was held
• Bunnings helped develop our school vegie garden and nature play area
• Swimming lessons were held
• Various sporting events were conducted including interschool carnivals, swimming carnival and cross-country
• National Day of Action Against Bullying
• Easter on the Green
• GRIP Leadership Conference
• Playgroup was launched
• Harmony Day
• Launch of new website
• Sustainability Day
• New Sustainability initiatives commenced
• ANZAC Day Ceremony
• NAPLAN Online testing
• Fun Run
• Paint Storm

We look forward to another busy and productive semester of learning in Term 3 and 4.

Annual Report

Attached to this newsletter is a summarised version of the Annual Report for 2017. A full version of the report is available on the school’s website or via Schools Online below.

Student Reports

On Wednesday 27th June, parents would have received an email with a link to their child’s Semester One report. These reports are also available via Connect. Attached to this newsletter is a sheet with directions on how to find the reports on Connect.

Nature Play

The handover for our new Nature Play space took place at the end of last week. An induction process which provides students with essential safety messages about how to play in the area has been implemented this week. The school will work with the P&C to organise an official opening of the space early next term. We look forward to many years of wonderful nature play in this new area.

Staffing

Mr Taddei will return in Term 3 to replace Mr Ford who has been teaching in BLA2. I want to thank Mr Ford for his wonderful work this semester and wish him the best for the future. We look forward to having Mr Taddei return to our staff for the second half of the year.

Pre-Service Teachers

We have enjoyed having a number of pre-service teachers working at our school again this term. Many thanks go to Ms Dunbar who has co-ordinated these teachers and to all our staff for their willingness to take on the role of mentor teachers. Pre-service teachers bring new ideas and fresh perspectives into our school. We thank them for their efforts and wish them the very best for future studies and their teaching careers.

Parking

The issue of legal and safe parking was raised at our School Board and P&C meeting on Wednesday 27th June. Parents are reminded that they are responsible for obeying road rules when driving and parking around our school. Courtesy and kindness should also be modelled when parking your car. Please do not park in kiss-n-drive bays, on paths or behind other vehicles. We have asked City of Wanneroo Rangers to patrol the school and issue fines if necessary.

A Message from Ms Kekula

In 2017 Ms Kekula came to our school as part of the Teacher Exchange Program. She has sent us a letter and photo which she would like to share with everyone….

Principal’s Position

On the 5th June, I announced via Connect that I have been appointed as the foundation principal of East Banksia Grove Primary School (planning name only) commencing next term.

Mrs Beccegato has been appointed as the relieving principal in Term 3. A merit selection process will be conducted in Term 3 to appoint a substantive principal who will commence in Term 4. Mrs Clark will step into the role of relieving deputy principal. I congratulate these ladies for their appointment and know that the Admin team will continue to work successfully n Term 3.

Goodbye

As this is my last newsletter as Principal at Madeley Primary School I want to take this opportunity to thank staff, students and their families for making this school such a wonderful place to work and learn. In particular I want to recognise our School Board and P&C for the support you have provided to our school while I have been Principal. Good schools are built around good communities which is why Madeley Primary school is such a great place for students and staff to live and learn together. I have enjoyed my time here and wish everyone all the very best for the future.

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**

Up & Coming Events

Term Dates 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 **

Assemblies 2018

Below is a schedule for assemblies in 2018. Please check the Newsletter regularly as these dates sometimes change.

Please note the date previous advertised for Book Week Parade has been changed to Thursday 23rd August.

Parent Contact Details

It is important that the school is notified of any changes to parent/carers/emergency contact details for students at Madeley Primary School.

Please use the following link to notify the school of any changes to Email, Phone and / or address

You can also Email Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au, phone 9302 3611 or advise any changes at the Administration Office.

Kindergarten 2019

How to Lodge Your Expression of Interest for Kindergarten 2019

Children are eligible for Kindergarten 2019 if their birthday is between 1st July 2014 – 30th June 2015.

An Expression of Interest pack can be collected from the Administration Office.

The closing date for application for Kindergarten is 20th July 2018.

Enrolment Documentation — to enrol your child you will need to provide the following:

• Birth Certificate
• Australian Immunisation Record
• Proof of Residence at Address
• Immigration Department Visa (if applicable)
• Family Court Documents (if applicable)

Parents / Guardians will be notified in writing of the outcome of the application by mid August 2018.

Classes

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Library

Dear parents

The school has purchased some new home readers that require covering before they can be used. If anyone is available to help with covering, it would be appreciated. We are happy for you to take books home to cover. Please see Library Staff on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday if you are able to help.

Thanks,
Erna Cabrera / Susanna Melanko
Library Staff

Science

From the Science Room

This term we have had some visitors to the Science room. In week 6 we had Cecily, a Scientist from Earth ScienceWA (ESWA) come to talk to some of the Year 5’s about the rocks in Western Australia. Did you know that some of the rock we have dates back to the Jurassic Period 160 million years ago? There are also many different types of rocks.

The students used a common household chemical to identify the presence of calcium hydroxide, otherwise known as lime, in different rocks. If the chemical reacted by bubbling and producing a gas there was calcium hydroxide present. They found oout that the rock tested which had the most lime was, in fact, limestone.

In week 8, some of the Year 2 students were treated to a visit from a Scientist working at the Water Corporation of WA. He talked to them about where our water comes from and how it is treated before we get to use it. In Western Australia we get our water from dams, the ocean and underground. He also showed the children how the water is cleaned and desalinated ready for our use. To finish off, the children got to be a “water drop” and re-enacted the process from source to tap.

In addition to the Scientists’ visits, we have also increased our number of Lab Coats to a whole class set. Thanks to the funding by the school P&C association. Now, not only can we behave like scientists we can also look like scientists and protect our skin and clothing while doing our investigations.

(Unfortunately for Mrs Jones though, she just realised how much extra washing she will be doing each week!!)

Mrs Jones
Science Teacher

Sport

Up and Coming Events

Confirmed dates are

Wed 15th August Faction Jumps/throws/400m/800m
Thurs 16th August whole school Faction Carnival

12th Sept Interschool Jumps/Throws/400/800 @ Madeley PS
13th Sept Interschool Carnival @ MPS

Term 4

Interschool Cross country Week 3 Wed 24th October @ Penistone Reserve Greenwood (selected students)
Yr5/6 Handball Date TBA @ Woodvale PS
Yr 6 Cluster Carnival Week 8 Friday 30th Nov (all yr6's)

**date may change, please always check the school calendar**

Mr Moon and Ms Mayvis
PE Teachers

Sustainability Team

Recycling Station

Madeley Primary School is very excited to introduce a weekly recycling station. We invite you to bring in any of the following items and put them in the appropriate recycle bins behind the reception office (where our worm farms and composting bins are located). Please ensure the items are relatively clean, especially glad wraps and food containers.

EVERY TUESDAY MORNING

• Aluminium cans and alfoil
• E Waste such old mobile phones, iPads, iPods etc. Please no TVs
• Coffee Pods
• Toiletries such as toothbrushes, used toothpaste containers, empty shampoo/conditioner bottles, used up makeup containers etc.
• Soft plastic such as zip lock bags, noisy plastic (sushi containers, cracker trays etc), glad wraps
• Batteries

We really look forward to helping Madeley Primary School and our community become "Sustainability Smart".

Trash Free Tuesdays

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.

Compost

Mrs Price
Sustainability Leader

Year 6 Camp Kerem

The Year 6 2018 Camp will take place on Wednesday 10th October until Friday 12th 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. We aim to keep the cost to a reasonable amount and estimate it to be approximately $280 per student. This covers accommodation, all meals and all recreational activities. We will give you the final price next term once the camp has been fully organised.

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 to reduce the cost for everyone. 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 are unable to organise this, we will be able to assist closer to the camp as we will be asking parents if they are willing to transport other children if required.

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 $80 for the Fun Run, their camp cost would be reduced to $200.

All money is due in full by Friday 31st August (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 22nd June (Week Eight, Term Two).

School Services

Uniform Shop

The Madeley Primary School Uniform Shop

School Banking

What's School Banking?

The School Banking program provides a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good saving habits.

Run nationally since 1931 through participating primary schools, School Banking encourages children to regularly deposit money into their Youthsaver account and earn silver Dollarmites tokens, which can then be redeemed for an exciting reward through our School Banking Rewards Program.

Get your child started

Madeley Primary School participates in School Banking, all you’ll need to do is open a Youthsaver account for your child or they can use their existing one. If they require a Dollarmites deposit wallet for their existing Youthsaver account, please call CommBank 13 2221 anytime or visit your nearest branch.

The Youthsaver account is a savings account that has no monthly account fees and offers a competitive bonus interest rate when you make at least one deposit and no withdrawals in a calendar month on balances up to $50,000.

This year the school banking will be held on Wednesday morning in the Library from 8.30 – 8.50am. Please enter the Library through the side entrance – playground side.

Trish Johnson and Robyn Walton have volunteered to be banking Co-ordinators this year. If you have any queries, please contact them or come and see them on Wednesday morning in the Library.

School Canteen

Online Canteen Link

Thanks to everyone for such a great response to this terms special.

The canteen have had a lot of LATE ORDERS and FORGOTTEN ORDERS, can we please give the kids a gentle reminder in the morning to place their lunch orders in the class baskets or dropped off to the canteen by 8.45am.

Some parents are sending orders on an envelope or plastic bags, please use the appropriate bags which are available from the canteen. Food orders cannot be placed in envelopes or plastic bags as this means the canteen then needs to supply a bag for these orders.

Bags can be purchased from the Canteen

15 bags $1
1 bag .10c

HOT CHOCOLATE AND WARM MILOS: $2.00

With the cooler weather ahead, the canteen would like to serve Hot Choc and Milos to the students before school, between 8.20am and 8.45am.

Please, if you have any queries regarding the menu or think you have a great suggestion that we could add to the menu, please come and have a chat, maybe while you flip a pikelet or two.

Thank you for your continued support.
Toni and Jillian

School Nurse

Immunisation - Is your child attending kindergarten for the first time?

Did you know that as parents you can ring the National registry or go to the web site to check out your child’s immunisation status? All you need is your Medicare number. Phone 1800 653 809 or access the website below or email air@humanservices.gov.au

● Health topics ● Sleep ● Toileting ● Positive Parenting ● Immunisation ●

Triple P Positive Parenting helps you

• raise happy, confident kids
• manage kids’ behaviour so everyone enjoys life more
• set family rules and routines that everyone follows
• get along well with your kids and argue less
• balance work and family without stress

Becoming a parent and caring for a baby can be a wonderful experience but, at times, it can be daunting and overwhelming. The Child and Adolescent Community Health Service provides parents with support, health education and guidance about key health and developmental issues. Free Triple P programs within the community, to find available programs please visit website:

Caroline Turich
Clinical Nurse - Community Health Nurse
School Health | CACH | North Zone | Wanneroo South Region
T: (08) 9345 7101

P&C News

School Disco

Friday 10th August 2018
Location: Undercover Area
Tickets: $6 (Ticket sales at the door – please bring correct change)
Kindy to Year 2 (6:00pm – 7:15pm)
Year 3 – Year 6 (7:30pm – 9:00pm)

Drinks, snacks & glow products available to purchase

If you are dropping your child off for the evening you must fill in the contact form at the ticket desk. P&C Volunteers will be present but are unable to provide close supervision. Children under the age of 6 must be directly supervised at all times.

Entertainment Books 2018 - 2019

Madeley Primary School P&C are once again selling the Entertainment Books (printed or digital version) for $70, with $14 of this being returned to the school. Please use the link below to order your copies, and it will be distributed to your child's class, or if you order a digital version, instructions will be sent to you as soon as the copy is available.

Order yours via the link below.

Cookbooks For Sale – Madeley On A Plate

Madeley on a Plate is a professionally printed, hardcover cookbook containing over 230 recipes from the school community. Produced by the Madeley Primary School P&C as a fundraising venture a few years ago, the book has been very popular with families. We still have some copies available, and are selling them for just $5. Please email tanialeach@bigpond.com to organise payment and collection.

P&C Meeting Dates 2018

If anyone is interested in joining the P&C, or just want to hear what it’s all about please feel free to come to one of our future meetings listed below.

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.

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

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

Times:

Before Care 7am – 9am
After Care 2.30pm – 6pm

For further information please contact the contacting the following:

Mobile Phone No: 0413 588 434
Camp Australia: 1300 105 343
Fax No: (03) 8610 2044
Website: www.campaustralia.com.au

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

Registering With Camp Australia

We hope you and your family had a fantastic school holidays! The new school year has arrived and with it plenty of adventures in OSHC.

Have you registered with Camp Australia yet? Even if you do not plan on using the OSHC program at your school there are many benefits for your family.

What Are The Benefits Of Registering?

Some of the benefits to registering with Camp Australia are:

A stress-free back up plan for “just in case”
Flexible access to our programs
Will ensure we have all the information for your kids to ensure they have the best time possible

Pay Less for After School Care

Are You Maximising Your Government Rebates for Outside of School Hours’ Care?

* Out of pocket expenses to be used as a guide only as rebates are based on individual circumstances and are subject to change. For a full listing of program details and fees for the service, please visit our website. If not, you could be paying more than you should. With Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) you could save 50% off the price of after school care.

How Do I Register?

Registration is simple and hassle free! To register visit the Camp Australia website below.

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

Community News

Please see NOTICE BOARD for more local clubs located at the end of the newsletter.

West Perth Football Club

On Saturday 30th June the West Perth Football Club will take on Subiaco at the 2018 International Football Festival at HBF Arena.

The event promotes football to the local community, engaging all families, regardless of language spoken at home, country or birth or football code they follow.

Mabella Rose – Cards & Paper Craft

Is your child creative or just loves making thing?
Card and paper craft classes for children on Monday afternoon's in the Art Room

Location: Madeley Primary School Art Room
Day: Monday
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
For: Yr 3 – 6
Cost per Term: $135 (9 Weeks) Monday 23rd July.
Class size: Max 10 students

Contact: Linda Falconer 0412 678 948 or lindafalconer@ymail.com for enrolment form and payment details

Kingsway Indoor Stadium

Kingsway Stadium offers a great variety of affordable Holiday Clinics and Term Clinics for children aged 2-12yrs. Tots programs include Tennis, Kindy sports, Dance and Soccer for the Soccer enthusiasts. Tots clinics are designed to develop your child’s agility, balance and co-ordination while learning the basics and of course having lots of fun with parents and peers. Programs available for children aged between 5-12yrs consist of AFL, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket and Netball. Dance/Cheerleading / Hip Hop classes for ages 4-12yrs are also available.

For more information please call 9450 1920 or visit our website

Youth Services

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 at

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

WOLVES Basketball

The Joondalup Wolves are pleased to announce registrations are now open for the July 2018 Wolfpack Basketball School Holiday Camp to be held at our new home - HBF Arena!

The last camp in April was a huge success with all camp members gaining valuable skills and training tips as well as having a fun time. Wolfpack SBL players and Coaches will be in attendance, including WolfPack Star Americans Jalen Billups, Kourtney Zadina and Brian Sullivan, so there is an opportunity to learn from the best while having some fun!

There will again be plenty of development opportunities that cater for all, from beginners to more intensive, future WABL aspirants, but the main aim for everyone to have FUN!

The camp commences on Monday 2nd July to Wednesday 4th July from 9am - 3pm and offers training and advice for all levels of development.

These sessions are perfect for children between 6-12 years old who are playing domestic basketball, or for those who have never played before and would like to give it a try. The focus of this camp will focus on teaching the fundamental skills of basketball - ball handling, shooting and passing but ALWAYS having FUN!! Our experienced coaches will be able to teach the skills in a fun manner and there will be plenty of opportunity to try these new skills out in fun, competitive games throughout.

To register please click on the link below:

SPECIAL OFFER!:

All WolfPack Camp participants will receive a free WolfPack basketball and waterbottle valued at $25!

For all WolfPack members that register before 18th June, the cost is all inclusive for just - $99!

After 18th June, the cost increases to $129 so get in early!

For further information, please don't hesitate to give our Northern Development Officer, Luke Brennan, a call on 9300 1325 or send an email to development@wolves.asn.au

Also a quick remininder that funding for the Sporting Schools Program in term 3 is still available. For more information please visit:

Rugby Roos School Holiday

List of Community Groups/Clubs

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