28 October 2022

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear parents and caregivers,

Welcome back to the final term for 2022. We have an exciting array of activities planned for this term including the Madeley Cup, Remembrance Day, student leadership speeches and selection, camps and excursions, Madeley’s Got Talent, end of year reports and Year 6 graduation. We look forward to a fun and productive final term for the year.

World Teachers’ Day: Today is World Teachers’ Day.

The following is a quote I love; "An educator takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. “

I would like to thank and acknowledge all of our teachers and education assistants on this special day for their dedication, effort, their time and unwavering commitment to enhancing the social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students at Madeley PS. We thank and applaud you all!

We had a special morning tea to show our admiration and appreciation of our staff. I do hope you can join me in thanking them, in any small way you can, to honour this special day. Thank you.

Parking and safety around the school

A reminder to all parents that parking is not permitted on grassed areas around the school. Additionally, please ensure that you travel slowly around the school zone, keeping a careful eye for any students. We are all committed to the safety of all of our students at Madeley PS.

Planning for 2023

We are starting the process of planning classes and classroom structures for next year. If your child will be leaving Madeley Primary by the end of 2022, please advise the school office as soon as possible by emailing madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au or 9306 6900.

Student enrolments determine what our staffing allocation will be, so we need to be accurate in our planning. This term we will begin planning classes for 2023. Considerations for how classes are formed include:

• structures based on enrolment numbers per year level and recommended class sizes. Classes are then constructed to maintain a gender balance and an even distribution of student needs/abilities in each class.
• We aim to maintain at least one friendship for each child.
• Composite classes are an inevitability, of which we have no control. Students are not disadvantaged by such arrangements. The same class selection approach is taken in these classes as with all others. We do try our best to avoid repeated years in composite classes, where possible.

The process we use:

1. A draft class structure is created based on student enrolment numbers.
2. Staff meet to discuss and allocate students to draft classes, consideration is given to:
   a. Student academic needs
   b. Student behavioural needs
   c. Student social needs
   d. Gender balance
   e. Previous placement in composite class
   f. Parent requests, based on specific educational need
3. Admin review draft classes and meet with staff to clarify, modify, confirm classes.
4. Staff meet to discuss final placements (this may involve multiple meetings)
5. Classes will be displayed for parents on Connect. This information is posted on Monday 30th Jan 2023 as there is often a review of class structures when staff return in the new year and a restructure of classes could take place.

Requests related to class placement

If there is a matter, relating to your child’s specific learning needs, that you would like the school leadership team to consider in relation to classroom placements, you may submit a request in writing. Please note that we do not take requests for particular classroom teachers, nor for classroom makeup (ie split classes). Submissions should be emailed before the end of Week 6 – Friday,18th November. Requests received after this time will not be considered. I would like to assure all families that we go to great lengths to structure classes to meet the needs of every student. This is a complex process that is given a great deal of time and effort.

Open Board Meeting

Our next Board meeting is an open board meeting whereby any parents who are not board members are welcome to join us. It is held in the staffroom at 5:30pm on Wednesday 30 Nov.

Open Night

I would like to thank all of the staff for their efforts and dedication in developing fun, interactive learning journeys for their students to take their families on. Thank you to all families for their attendance which makes this evening so worthwhile. Additionally, I would like to thank the P & C and canteen staff for providing the food which added a wonderful atmosphere to the event. Feedback I received was incredibly positive with many parents commenting on how much they loved attending the event and felt very engaged with the school community.

Have a wonderful weekend

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 Upcoming Events

2022 Term Dates

Booklists 2023

Year 6 Kerem Camp

Interschool Cross Country

Madeley Recycling News

VacSwim swimming lessons

Enrolments are now open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays.

VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations during the long break. It’s a great school holiday activity that teaches valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.

Your children can start as young as five years old.

Places are limited, so get in early. Enrol your children in VacSwim now from the link below.

Parent Information

Fear-Less Triple P Seminar

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:

Contact the School:

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

P&C News

Open Night

We all had a terrific time at the Open Night with many families wishing they could stay well into the night! Everyone agreed that the canteen, supported by the powerhouse, Rebecca Dundon and her lovely mum, cooked up an absolute storm!! We are so grateful to Bec, her mum and the canteen for their super effort at Open Night! Our community is still raving about the tasty food from Open Night!

A huge thanks to Chloe & Zoe WA for the cupcakes which raised $80 for the P&C

All up we raised $1,234

P&C Disco Fun!

Our P&C Disco was an incredible success! The kids had an absolute blast! Huge thanks to Bop Til You Drop for entertaining our lovely kids!

We would also like to thank Supa IGA Darch for donating food items again. Supa IGA Darch is a consistent supporter of all the Madeley P&C events!

Thanks must go to Alana Foley and the P&C fundraising team and the P&C executive group.

We raised a whopping $3,969

Thank you also to the massive number of new volunteers!! It was so great to see so many new faces and we hear that the adults volunteering had just as much fun as the kids!

Current Fundraising Activities & Events

P&C Quiz Night – Saturday 19th November (Week 6, Term 4)

Get your smartest friends together to make a winning, quizmaster table! Our P&C Quiz Night will take place on Saturday 19th November at the Kingsway Football Club. Tickets and Quiz Night food will be on sale soon via Qkr!

We are seeking donations of cash or prizes for our Quiz Night. Please email madeleypandc@gmail.com if your family business or anyone you know would like to donate.

P&C Family Christmas Movie – Friday 2nd December (Week 8, Term 4)

Save the date for an exciting P&C outdoor movie experience! Watch this space!

Containers for Change

Please use the P&C scheme ID when you take your eligible containers to the recycling depot 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. 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!

Canteen News

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 for more information.

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 link 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

Athena Calisthenics

Australian Girls Choir – Perth Open Day

We are delighted to invite girls who are at school in 2023 to attend our November Open Day!

Join us for a complimentary class, meet our lovely tutors and experience what it’s like to be a part of the Australian Girls Choir.

Ballajura Landsdale JCC

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Saver Plus

Summer School Holiday Sports Camps

Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club

Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club is your local Surf Life Saving Club, and falls part of the greater service offered by Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA), the state’s peak coastal safety and rescue organisation.

To keep our beaches safe Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club relies on its members for support. Our membership includes our Nippers (aged 5-12yrs), Youth (13-16yrs), Seniors and Masters. We also run programs for those with special needs. By training lifesavers of all ages we upskill the local community, train our members for the future.

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information