8 May 2020

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,

I would like to thank all parents and caregivers for their support in these uncertain times. As parents would be aware, we have been informed that the State Government will review the current situation for schools during Week 3 and then make a decision about how schools will operate. We will notify you of this decision when it comes to light.

The number of students at school has gradually increased this term and we currently have just under 80% of students in attendance. At the beginning of the term we appointed an additional cleaner to our team whereby we not only have a team of cleaners that work before and after school, we also have a cleaner working throughout the day to clean toilets, playgrounds and high contact areas to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness at our school. We also have sanitisers for students to use in each classroom. Staff are reminding students regularly to wash their hands with soap for a minimum of 20 secs or 2 rounds of singing a song/poem. Additionally, whilst students are eating lunch we have split the students into different areas to provide greater social distancing. At other time’s, where possible, we are trying our best to encourage social distancing.

Next week, we are expecting around 90% attendance at school. For students working from home, this will mostly be working from a work package with some working from an online platform or both.

I would like to thank the staff for their hard work and professionalism throughout this pandemic, which has resulted in alterations to be made to their planning and teaching. I would also like to thank all parents and caregivers for their support in remaining physically distanced when dropping and picking up their children. Additionally, thank you to parents for directing their questions to their teacher’s email addresses rather than coming to school in these unprecedented times. We really appreciate your support.

School Board

Madeley PS would like to welcome Ms Katie Cawthorne (Education Assistant) and Mr Matthew White (Kindy Parent) to our School Board for the next three years. We would like to sincerely thank Ms Karin Villemin (Education Assistant) and Mr Mark Paulton (Parent) for their commitment and contribution to the Madeley PS over the last three years.

School Review

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our School Review that was scheduled for the end of this term has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled when the pandemic is over.

State Government Funding

We were so please to receive funding at the end of last year to spend on maintenance and upgrade items around the school, to assist in stimulating the economy at the time also. In the short timeline we had, we are very pleased to say that we have used the money on repainting and maintenance, this was completed over the summer holidays along with a big fan for the undercover area as well as a shade sail for the playground next to the vegie patch. We are delighted that we were able to have this funding from the State Government.

A very big thank you for your support and consideration as we navigate these times together.

Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe,

Lainie Beccegato
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**

Date changes:

Monday 14th December 2020 Year 6 Graduation and Lunch
Tuesday 15th December 2020 Celebration Activities

2020 Term Dates

Parent Information

Emergency Contact (Parent/Carers)

It is important that the school always has up to date contact details of parents, carers and emergency contacts. If you have court orders in place, please ensure that the school office has an up to date copy.

Please use the following link to notify the school:

Contact the School: https://madeleyps.schoolzineplus.com/contact
Email Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

It is the parents’ responsibility to advise the school of any updates to medical plans held and provide medication if required.

Kindergarten 2021

In Western Australia, children can start their education in Kindergarten. Parents/carers/guardians are required to complete an Expression of Interest to enrol their children in Kindergarten 2021. Your child is eligible for Kindergarten 2021 if their date of birth is between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Expressions of Interest for Kindergarten are required to be lodged prior to 24 July 2020.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 9306 6900 or

Email maruska.rossetti@education.wa.edu.au

Once completed, please return your Expression of Interest and associated documents to the Administration Office between 10am and 2pm on Monday to Thursday.

ASC ICT Program 2021

ASC ICT Program is for current Year 6 students only.

Scholastic Book Club

Dear Parents and Care Givers,

Scholastic is running Book Club differently this term.

You can go online to look at the catalogue, it is linked to your ‘Loop’ Account. There will be 50 books for $5 or less online.

Scholastic will do their best to have the books arrive in a timely manner but unfortunately Australia Post are under a lot of pressure at the moment.

An important date is 18th May, as I will close the orders off that afternoon.

Kind regards
Mrs Miller
Book Club Co-ordinator

P&C News

Our P&C Association at Madeley Primary School greatly benefits the children by:

• Giving parents the opportunity to learn about the schools policies and programs
• Organizing ways in which parents can share in shaping school policies so that they reflect the broad agreement and support of the school community
• Bringing parents together to share information and views
• Assisting the school to build positive attitudes to students and their families
• Stimulating community interest and participation in education
• Raising funds and providing additional resources and amenities for the benefit of our schools children

P&C Association

This year our current 2020 office bearers are:

President: Peter Withnell
Vice President: Paul Wright
Secretary: VACANT
Treasurer: Giao Valenti
Canteen Treasurer: Karen Stobie-Tyack
Canteen Coordinator: VACANT
Fundraising Officer: VACANT
Communications Officer: VACANT
Executive Committee: Joseph Madafferi & Adam Marinich

If anyone would like to consider joining our wonderful P&C in 2020 please contact Lauren Frame on lauren.frame@live.com.au or Peter Withnell on peterwithnell@hotmail.com for any further queries.

Canteen

In line with the current requirements in place relating to COVID-19, our school canteen will continue to be non-operational at this time. We will advise when our canteen will be back fully operational when we can, thank you for your patience.

P&C Meeting Dates

The P&C Meeting scheduled for next week, 13th May will again be postponed until further notice. Thank you for everyone’s patience and understanding at this time.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you all soon.

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.

School Canteen

**PLEASE NOTE - THE CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

In line with the current requirements in place relating to COVID-19, our school canteen will continue to be non-operational at this time.

We will advise when our canteen will be back fully operational when we can.

Thank you for your patience.

The Canteen Team
Madeleypscanteen@gmail.com

School Banking

Notice from CommBank School Banking

The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities and our people is our first priority. Due to the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus, School Banking has been temporarily paused from 20 March 2020 until further notice.

Please don’t bring your deposit book with your weekly banking into school and we will notify you when banking will recommence.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2020 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit the link below :

School Chaplain

Hello Everyone!

I just want to give you some tips and ideas of activities you can do with your kids.

These activities can range from colouring to building forts, from playing board games to baking. They do not have to be costly or complicated; all you need is the things around your home. Make new food creations with your children or have a movie marathon with popcorn, go camping in your backyard.

Stephanie Hund
YouthCARE School Chaplain
Madaley Primary School | Friday | 9306 6900

School Nurse

Sick Students at school

It is important that parents do not send sick children to school. Some sicknesses are more contagious than others and we do not want any sickness to spread, so please be diligent. Sick children will be sent home where they can rest and recover.

Caroline Turich | Clinical Nurse | School Health | Community Health
CACH |North Zone| Wanneroo South Region
Mirrabooka Community Health

Dental Therapy Centre - Pearsall

The Government of Western Australia North Metropolitan Health Service, Dental Health Services has assigned:

Pearsall Dental Therapy Centre,
Pearsall Primary School,
Willespie Drive,
Pearsall WA 6065.

Tel: 08 9405 3405.
E: pearsalldtc@dental.health.wa.gov.au

Camp Australia

Before & After School Care

** Please contact Camp Australia Directly for their updates **

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:

How Do I Register?

Registration is free, simple and hassle free! visit the link below:

We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
From the Team at Camp Australia