13 May 2022

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers

We are delighted to have been able to resume parent helpers in classes as most activities return to normal at this time. I would like to thank all of the parents and carers for their ongoing support in this ever changing COVID landscape. We really appreciate the school community’s teamwork in assisting us to keep our school and extended community as safe as possible.

School Board Chairperson

I would like to extend congratulations to Mr Matthew White for his election as School Board Chair at Madeley PS. We look forward to his leadership of the School Board.

P & C President

Congratulations to Mr Joe Madafferi for his election as P & C President for 2022. Joe has already been working hard with the P & C on some fantastic plans for the canteen and fundraising for this year.

COVID Management

We ask for your support by not sending children to school who are sick, whether COVID positive or not, especially as we head into cold and flu season. Additionally, we remind parents that the play equipment is not able to be used before or after school as we still must adhere to COVID play equipment cleaning regimes to minimise risk. Siblings playing on the equipment potentially introduces additional transmission risk for our students.

As we continue to see COVID19 in our school, we remind you to monitor your child for them if they are experiencing any of the following;

• a fever of more than 37.5°C,
• acute respiratory symptoms (including cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, acute loss of smell or taste) or
• non-specific symptoms (including fatigue, headache, diarrhoea or nausea/vomiting).

Anyone with symptoms should be tested for COVID-19 and if negative, stay home until symptoms clear.

Parents are still required to report if their child tests positive to COVID-19. This is through our online absentee form on our website. Please keep them home for the duration of their isolation period. Children can return to school after their isolation period is completed and only if they no longer have symptoms.

Close contacts of a COVID positive case are now permitted to attend school if they obtain a negative RAT each day and are asymptomatic. If close contacts are Yr 3 or above, although it is not a requirement, we recommend that for the following 7 days, close contacts wear a mask for the safety of the other staff and students.

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

NAPLAN testing began for Year 3 and Year 5 this week and continues next week also. The NAPLAN testing is online except for the Year 3 Writing Assessment. The national testing order is as follows:

• Writing (Yr 3 by hand, Yr 5 online),
• Reading
• Language Conventions (these are separate assessments), and
• Numeracy.

In these challenging times, we will do our best to catch up any students who may miss their assessments during the set testing period.

Dress Code Policy

A reminder that all students are required to wear their school uniform at all times. Clothing with advertising or branding on it does not adhere to the dress code. Uniforms can be purchased through Wanneroo Uniforms. Please refer to our website for the Dress Code Policy developed and endorsed by the School Board.

Voluntary Contributions and Charges 2022

A very big thank you to all parents who have paid their contributions and charges. This funding supports the purchase of school resources for all learning areas as well as the library. We had a prize draw for families who paid their contributions before the end of last term. Congratulations to the Weston family who won the $200 Woolworths gift card.

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**

2022 Up & Coming Events

2022 Term Dates

2022 School Development Days

Parent Information

Student Absence Line

Please text absences to Madeley Primary School 0437 419 118

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:

Email Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

P&C News

Fundraising

We are excited to announce that the following totals were raised from our recent fundraising efforts…

Easter Raffle - $443
Hot Cross Buns - $118
Mother’s and Others’ stall - $826.50

A huge thank you to our brilliant fundraising coordinator, Alana Foley! She has been instrumental in organising these activities. We were also thrilled to have a range of volunteers come forward to help. Many hands made light work and our kids will reap the benefits. Thank you to the parents and families who purchased raffle tickets, hot cross buns and sent their little shoppers to the stall!

We have several staff submissions in the pipeline that the P&C is looking forward to funding! So far, we have been able to fund the following staff submissions:

• Funding for carnival ribbons and stickers
• Funding for Book Week
• Funding for Year 6 Camp
• Funding for P&C tablecloths for use at future P&C events

We look forward to supporting the purchase of more resources and equipment for our students with the funds raised by the P&C!

Democracy Sausage Sizzle

After the enormous success of the state election sausage sizzle, the P&C is gearing up for the federal election on Saturday the 21st May.

Please check out the sign-up link - https://signup.com/go/uBeWEDm - to see what time slot you are able to help out in!

Make sure you come on down to the school to cast your vote and grab a snag, cake, coffee and other tasty delights! Bring your friends and family to vote at Madeley PS too!

Marvelous Monday canteen volunteers

We recently put a call out for canteen volunteers, and we were extremely happy to be able to put a roster together to fill the 11:20am-2pm time slot in the canteen with amazing volunteers on a rotating basis. Thank you so much to our special helpers! If you are able to volunteer your time on a Monday in the canteen, please email madeleypandc@gmail.com

Containers for Change

Please use the P&C scheme ID when you take your eligible containers to the recycling depo or bag drop facility!

P&C scheme ID – C10340367

Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books are now available with Madeley Primary School P & C receiving 20% of sales and Entertainment Book access is available for a full 12 months from purchase date. There are also exciting new vendors and suppliers that have been added this year.

Download the App and get started today!

Buy your Entertainment Membership at the link below The Entertainment Membership has thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers near you. Instantly available, valid year-round, gladly accepted. Get yours today and save.

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our School. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your friends and family. Thanks for your support!

P&C Canteen

With the colder weather approaching the canteen will be introducing Waffles and Apple Jaffles. Recess only at this stage. Available online only.

Camp Australia

Before & After School Care

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

How Do I Register?

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

Join in the fun at our OSHC program, your first session is FREE!

We are excited to announce that your child can now come and try their first day of Outside School Hours Care for FREE! This is a great chance for families and children to see what our Camp Australia program is like.

Not yet registered?

To register and book your child in our program, visit the website below and use the school finder on our homepage to search for your school. To secure a spot for your child, we always recommend making your bookings in advance.

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

Community News

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

Please click on Links to open Information

Keyed Up Music Lesson

Call 0479 171 424 or enrol with the below link:

July School Holiday Athletics Clinic

School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tues 5th & Wed 6th July 2022 . WA Athletics Stadium. 9am-3pm. $95 per day. Or $170 for both days. Includes a T-Shirt or Shoe Bag or Cap and also a certificate. CHOOSE ANY 4 EVENTS PER DAY! More Info:

Junior Golf Event

Venue: Mandurah Country Club.
Dates: Monday 20th June 2022.
Format: 9 hole Stableford & 9 hole Modified Stroke ¾ length holes.
Eligibility: All students attending junior school years 2-6.
Entry Link:

Premier’s Reading Challenge

We encourage all Madeley students to take part in the Premier's Reading Challenge. Readers who log 12 or more books are eligible to go in the draw for some fantastic prizes.

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information