27 March 2015

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Term 1 Review

Term 1 is almost complete. It has been a very busy term with students settling well into their classrooms. Highlights of the term include the selection of our Student Leadership team and their attendance at the GRIP Leadership training conference, the successful involvement of our students at an interschool cricket carnival, Mr Keunen's Year 5 class assembly and the smooth running of swimming lessons for students in Years PP - 6. I thank all the Madeley staff for their work over the term. We are looking forward to tonight's Easter on the Green and are confident this will be a great success. Our P&C have been working hard to prepare for this event and I thank them for all their efforts and their ongoing support for our school. Please come along and participate in this community event.

Positive Behaviour Education Policy Implementation

Our staff are still working through the challenges of implementing a modified Positive Behaviour Education Policy. Recently we had three teachers visit Tapping Primary School to see how they are implementing various parts of the Play is the Way Program. They have brought back a lot of enthusiasm and good ideas which we will seek to incorporate into the way we implement our new policy. The focus of our new policy is on creating a strong community of learners who care about themselves, each other and their environment because they want to and not because they 'have' to or are made to. Behaviour education is a focus because without intrinsically motivated, positive behaviour our students will struggle to succeed in all aspects of their lives. We are on a journey of change which will take time for us to perfect. We will be providing parents with more information over the next few years so that you all come on the journey with us.

Student Absence

My thanks go to parents who have sent me letters or emails to inform me of holidays that they are taking with their children during term. It is important that students who go on holidays during term are not disadvantaged by their absence. While any absence is not ideal, the benefits that students gain by traveling with their family needs to be considered. When on holidays we recommend that students read every day, keep a journal of their activities and regularly discuss the environment in which they are situated. It is a legal requirement for all extended holidays to be approved by the Principal before they are taken, so please ensure that you contact me.

School Board Nominations

I received one nomination for the vacant position on our School Board. This nomination will be considered at next week's School Board meeting before being communicated to the community.

Parents are reminded that our term finishes on April 2 and recommences on Monday April 20. I wish all our students and their families a safe holiday period.

Stephen Bevan
Principal

Important School Dates

School Development dates and holidays are already detailed on the Schoolzine calendar but please check for updates during the coming weeks. This calendar can be accessed at any time and printed. The calendar will include details of the swimming carnival, faction athletics carnival and your child’s classroom excursions and incursions as they arise.

NAPLAN Testing

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment of all students in Years 3,5,7 and 9. The results from NAPLAN provide an important measure of how Australian students are performing in Literacy and Numeracy and enable comparisons of student performance against nationally agreed achievement bands.

All Year Three and Five students will take part in this testing 12th – 15th May. Parents and carers have the right to withdraw a student from NAPLAN testing. Applications for withdrawal must be submitted by 2nd April. Please contact Danielle Stitfold to discuss, if this is your intention, before next Wednesday 1st April.

Voluntary Contributions and Charges

Thank you to all the parents who have paid their voluntary contributions this term.

We will be running a “lucky draw” this year for those who pay their contributions in total on or before the 31st March. The prize will be a $250 Coles voucher.

Payments can be made in the administration office during school hours where EFTPOS is available for your convenience. You can also make payments directly into the bank for any other school charges during the year eg. Swimming lessons, excursions, incursions, camps etc.

Parent Consent Forms for Photo Permission

A letter was recently sent home with students regarding the Madeley Primary School Facebook page. Thank you to those parents who have returned their slips and a reminder that they are only required completed if you do not wish to have your child’s photograph on the schools Facebook page.

Year 3 Students of DLA2

As part of our annual Easter on the Green event, DLA2 will be holding a “How many Jellybeans in the jar” and “How many Smarties in the jar” guessing competition. Students will be given the opportunity to have a guess during recess and lunch times next week, Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March and at the Easter on the Green event. The cost of one guess is 50c or three guesses for $1. So start guessing! Thank you for your support.

Year 6 Fundraiser- Free Dress Day next Tuesday

This term, we are having a Free Dress Day which will be held on Tuesday 31st of March, which is in week nine this term. 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.

On-line Support for Parents and Students

The on-line world is increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives. With the convenience and enjoyment of social media and downloads comes the risk of negative interactions from other users.

ThinkUKnow, http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/ , provides Internet safety information for students, parents, carers and teachers. There are two versions of the site, one for youth and one for adults. It contains fact sheets about cyber bullying, cyber safety as well as specific social media sites and parental controls.

Discussing the risks and making educated decisions that control on-line usage are essential to prevention of the majority of negative impacts.

School Banking Volunteer Assistance Request

Our parent co-ordinator for CBA School Banking Kym has asked if anyone is interested in assisting her on Tuesday mornings with the school banking deposits. You would only be required to assist for 20 minutes from approximately 8.30 am to 8.50 am. If you are interested, please pop into the Library on Tuesday morning.

Uniform Shop

**Remember Swimming Caps required for the Swimming Carnival, available from the Uniform Shop in your faction colour for $3.00

The Uniform Shop opening times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30 am to approx. 9.15 am. Payment can be made by cash or EFTPOS. You can also hand your uniform order into the school office, send by fax: 9302 1250 or by email Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

P&C News

Easter on the Green is Tonight, 5-8pm!

We have some great stalls lined up, so please come down and support your school.

Class stalls include:

Hair clips, Lucky dips, Glow products, Face painting, Pony rides, Cupcakes, Popstick game, Easter Basket raffle and more.

Community stalls include a photobooth, I Love Wooden Toys, Tupperware, Handmade soaps and candles, Skinserity Skin Products, Kingsway JFC, Cookies, Minnie Video Productions, Sweet & Sour Liquorice & Slushies, and a mechanical workshop display from Northside Transmission and Just Mechanics!

The P&C have organised the Gymbus, Bouncy Castle and a Sausage Sizzle. There will also be Coffee, Icecream and Boost Juice available for purchase.

All money raised goes directly back to the school to benefit all of our children.

P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st April at 7.30pm in the staffroom. The first meeting for term 2 will be on Wednesday 6th May at 7.30pm in the staffroom. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Madeley P&C 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.

Canteen News

Last Day of Term 1 – Canteen Closed

Please note the canteen will be closed on the last day of Term 1 (Thursday 2nd April) due to the school swimming carnival and classroom activities.

Changes to School Canteen - Monday Closure, Term 2

As of Term 2, the canteen will be closed on Mondays until further notice. The canteen has noticed a reduction of sales this year and in order to remain profitable (to return profits to the school) we will be reducing the opening days from 4 to 3. The canteen will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for lunch orders and recess sales. Please continue to support your canteen- all monies raised in the canteen are donated back to the school to fund much needed resources for our children.

Please help your Canteen

Volunteer assistance is always appreciated. Got 30 mins to an hour to spare after drop off to help make sandwiches and pikelets? Just pop by and see Rebecca in the canteen (Wednesday-Friday)- we would love the help. You can also assist the canteen by ordering online. Our online ordering system greatly reduces workload in the canteen so register today at www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au and start ordering.

Winter Menu

The canteen will be changing to its winter menu in Term 2 and 3. Winter items include Pumpkin soup (with a bread roll) and Lasagne. We will also be incorporating all our Daily Specials into our regular menu so you can order all your favourite items on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. A copy of the new menu will be sent home next Wednesday and an electronic copy is available to download here.

Thanks

Tania Leach
P&C Communications Officer

betterhealthprogram

Do you have children aged 7 to 13 years old?

Are you worried about their weight?

The Better Health Program runs for 10 weeks during school term at various locations across Perth including the Kingsway Indoor Stadium in Madeley. Sessions are held twice a week for two hours after school.

A FREE fun program for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier.

Registrations now open – call 1300 822 953

For further information about the research and initiative behind this program, please download the attached flyer.

CAMP AUSTRALIA BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Lots of fun at afterschool care this fortnight. The gardening club has really taken off with most children showing interest in watching our seeds sprout and grow. Please download the attached flyers for more information about our activities and our Holiday Club program.

Keyed Up Music

Subiaco Lions Holiday Clinic

City of Wanneroo April 2015 School Holiday Program

Please download the attached flyer to view the program of activities available during the April School Holidays. The first week’s activities include Bowling, Fremantle Skating Trip, Urban Art, Soccer Camp and Caversham Wildlife Park. Bookings are available online at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/youthschoolholidays or for assistance please telephone 9405 5887.

Kingsway Indoor Stadium Holiday Program

West Australian Marathon Club

The Kids Marathon is to be held at the Burswood Water Sports Centre on Sunday June 14th. It will be a fun day of activities and recognition. The Kids Marathon has been created to promote exercise, wellness and healthy lifestyles for kids and their families through a variety of unique training programs and events.

Please see the attached flyers regarding entry and Activity Ideas

Morley Senior High School Specialist Programs

An information evening for parents of Year 6 Students will be held on Tuesday 31st March 2015 at 7.00pm.

Places are available in the Morley SHS Specialist Programs for Year 7 in 2016. Entrance testing will be held on Wednesday 29th April 2015 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm for the Aviation Program and Multi Media Program which includes Art, Design Graphics and Photography TV Broadcasting.

Google Translater for Newsletter

Parents may be pleased to know that our Schoolzine newsletter now has the added benefit of the Google Language Translator. Click on the dropdown list at the top of the newsletter to select from one of the many languages available.