9 December 2022

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear parents and carers,

I can’t believe how quickly the year has flown by. It has been an incredibly productive year with lots of achievements to be proud of. I would like to congratulate all staff and students for a successful year and thank all parents for their contributions and support to our school community.

Thank you also to our dedicated School Board and School Board Chairperson, Mr Matthew White as well as the amazing work of the P & C led by President, Mr Joseph Madafferi. We are so fortunate to have such a supportive and engaged school community who give up their time to support and assist our school in achieving the aims set out in our Business Plan. There is very strong research evidence stating that students whose parents are involved in their schooling, have better educational outcomes. I encourage you, where possible, to get involved with the school community, parent help, events and activities.

Madeley’s Got Talent

We were witness to some sensational performances by our students at Madeley’s Got Talent on Wednesday. Congratulations to all performers, from those who auditioned to those who performed on the day, as they were all very impressive performers. I would like to make a special mention of the Madeley Staff who put on their own performance for the students, which was great fun. A very big thank you to Mrs Swift who has dedicated countless hours to auditioning and rehearsing all acts for the show.

The winners were:

1st Place: Tara Grant
2nd Place: Leija Smith & Elora Song
3rd Place (draw): Ansuli Leeuwner
3rd Place (draw): Aimee Bedard, Sophie Cole, Isabella Cole and Mia Bedard

School Reports

School Reports will be emailed out on the afternoon of Monday 12 December. Please ensure that your email and contact details are up to date at the office to enable you to receive them on the day.

Staffing for 2023

I would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff who, unfortunately, will be leaving Madeley at the end of this year, many of whom have won positions at other schools. A very big thank you and best wishes to:

• Mr Mark Bradstreet
• Mrs Sammke Burkitt
• Mrs Ivana Dickinson
• Mrs Victoria Swift

In addition, we wish Mrs Lauren French all the very best with the arrival of her new bub and Mrs Karin Villemin-Bolt an enjoyable year off.

Specialist Programs 2023

I would like to acknowledge the sensational work of our Music specialists Mr Mark Bradstreet and Mrs Victoria Swift who have provided an amazing music program at Madeley. We also congratulate them for each winning permanent positions at other schools in the fortunate position to have permanency to offer. As you may know, across the state we are having a teacher shortage. As a result of the shortage of Music Specialists, we have not been able to find a suitable replacement. Therefore, we are excited to be running a Performing Arts Specialist Area for 2023 and the wonderful opportunities that this will bring. We did this many years ago, so it will be a exciting change back to performing arts. Some aspects of our Music Program will continue such as the Instrumental Music students, Madeley’s Got Talent, Cluster Muster performances and our School Choir. We are also excited to put on a School Play for 2023 also. Mr Jonathon Townsager, who specialises in performing arts, will be running this program for 2023.

Student Leaders

I would like to thank all of our school leaders for 2022 who were absolutely fantastic and very proudly represented the students of Madeley PS. We took the leaders to a celebratory breakfast on Monday to congratulate and thank them for a job well done. Our Student Leaders for 2023 will be announced at the Awards Ceremony next week.

Classes 2023

Next year, to enable a warm welcome to the start of the school year, we will be holding a Meet and Greet with classroom teachers. On Tuesday 31 Jan 2023 from 2pm – 3pm, we welcome all parents and students to come along to a meet and greet with their new class teacher and unpack their belongings. Please bring along students’ stationery and booklist items to assist them to set up for Day 1 and allow the teachers to welcome and get to know their students. Please note that class lists can only be viewed from 2pm onwards, not before this time.

All parents of 2023 Kindy students received an email on Thursday 1st December with their allocated Meet and Greet time, which for some students, may be slightly different to the remainder of the school. Please refer to your email.

Later that afternoon, we will post class lists on Connect. Upon posting on Connect, we ask that parents do not repost this information to social media or any other location, as this is private information and not for general circulation.

At 2pm, we invite parents and students to view class lists and then attend their Meet & Greet. The class lists will be available at the following locations:

School Year 2023

The students’ last day of the school year is next Thursday 15th December. The first day back to school next year is Wednesday 1st February 2023. The school office will be open from Wednesday 25th January – Tuesday 31st January 2023 from 8 am – 4 pm for any enquiries or enrolments.

School Security During the Holidays

We rely on the community for support to keep our school secure and safe during the holiday period. Parents are asked to keep an eye on our school during the holiday period and report any suspicious behaviour to Education Security on 9264 4632 or Police 131 444. The Education Security phone number is on signage on the school fencing also.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our staff, students, parents and the wider community a very happy and safe Christmas and holiday season. We all look forward to seeing you all again in 2023.

Kind regards
Lainie Beccegato
Principal

2022 Upcoming Events

**Please be aware the dates published are a guide and may change**

2022 Term Dates

2022 School Development Days

Fremantle Prison Excursion

In Week 8, MLA Block students went on an excursion to Fremantle Prison. The students have been learning all about local historical people and places in HASS this year. Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch at Esplanade Park. We all had a wonderful time!

LIBRARY NEWS

Although borrowing has finished for this year, Mrs Jones has been very busy tidying up the shelves and making room for new books. There are so many new titles for you to enjoy in 2023!

Madeley’s Got Talent

On Wednesday our school was buzzing with excitement as we saw the return of the annual Madeley’s Got Talent show. We had two very special judges come in; Jordan Anthony and Rachael Coltrona who are both local musicians. The judging table was made up of Jordan, Rachael, Mrs Beccagato and Mrs Reeves. To open the show, we had the Madeley School Choir sing Riptide accompanied by a few students playing the ukulele. There was a total of 14 different acts, showcasing a variety of talent, such as dancing, singing, instrumental music and comedy. During the intermission Jordan sang his current single, Higher. We could tell by the excitement on the faces of the audience members that everybody enjoyed the show. Eventually we came to the end of our show, and the students were delighted and amazed to see the school staff put on a performance of Cant’s Stop the Feeling from the Trolls movie. It was then time to present the winners. In first place was Tara with her song New York, by Alicia Keys. Leija and Elora were awarded second place with their very acrobatic dancing. There was a tie for third place between two sets of dancers; Ansuli and the sister group Sophia, Isabella, Mia and Aimee. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this amazing show.

Tara & Sophia (Arts Captains) and Mrs Swift.

School Board Profile

Recent feedback from our school survey showed that families wanted more information regarding our school board. As such we will be providing board member profiles in each upcoming newsletter.

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.

Zoo Camp DLA5

On Thursday 1st December DLA5 slept over at Perth Zoo. We arrived at 4:30pm, set up our beds, had pizza and then participated in two learning activities. In one activity the zoo leader explained what enrichments were and how they are used to enhance the lives of animals in the zoo. The next activity focused on endangered Australian animals and the ways Perth Zoo is helping the species survive in captivity and the wild. Although tired by the end, the children excitedly participated in a night walk through the African Savannah. We saw the baboons, lions, Galapagos tortoises, African painted dogs, rhinos and many more. During the day the children explored the zoo and learnt about all the animals.

The Zoo Camp was informative, exciting and a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you to the parent volunteers and teachers for making this event possible.

Zoo Camp GLA1

On Thursday 24th November GLA 1 went on Zoo Camp! We had to race home after school on Thursday to get changed and pick up our bags because the bus left at 3.45pm. After we arrived at the zoo we walked up to the barn where we will be sleeping, set up our beds and went on an adventure. We learnt about the enrichment activities for the animals and how the zoo is helping animals from all over the world. We went on a night walk through the African Savannah and had to duck under a giant spider web! We saw so many animals including the giant Galapagos Tortoise, African Painted Dogs, elephants, lions, tigers and many Australian animals. We even got to watch the zookeepers feed an echidna. Everyone had an amazing time, and we were all exhausted. 

Parent Information

Pearsall Dental Therapy Centre

The Pearsall Dental Therapy Centre will be closed Monday 19/12/22 to Friday 27/1/2023.

Emergency dental treatment is available at the Mt Henry Dental Therapy Centre, 43 Mt Henry Road, Salter Point. (Monday – Friday 8.15am – 4.30pm) Phone 9313 0555.

Emergency dental treatment is available Thursday 15/12/22; Monday 19/12/22 – Friday 23/12/22 Phone: 9302 2969

Triple P Positive Parenting Program

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

P&C News

P&C Update

The P&C would like to take this opportunity to wish our Madeley community a very happy and safe holiday, and all the best for the festive season!

We’d also like to acknowledge the incredible work of the P&C Canteen! The powerhouse team of Carli, Cindy and Lisa together with volunteers and relief staff have provided delicious and nutritious meals for our students and the Madeley staff. The P&C Canteen has been a highlight for many a hungry tummy over this successful year! Awesome work!!

P&C Quiz Night

Our P&C Quiz Night, held on November 20th, was a huge success raising just over $3,000. The table of smartie teachers, once again, proved too clever for all the other tables this year and they took out first place! Congratulations!

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to everyone who came along on the night and shared in the fun! Our endless gratitude to our fundraising coordinator, Alana Foley together with Rebecca Dundon and Giao Valenti for making the night so enjoyable, supported by our incredible P&C executive and members.

We would also like to thank all the sponsors and members of our Madeley community who donated prizes for our mega raffle at the quiz night. Also thank you to Baguette Me Not for their delicious catering!

P&C Family Christmas Movie

With generous funding support from Kenny Yu, the P&C were able to host a free family Christmas movie on the oval on December 2nd. Our community was also spoilt with a free live performance from Chris Murphy! Huge thanks to both Kenny Yu and Chris Murphy for their kind-heartedness and for sharing in the Madeley PS Christmas spirit!

Kane Pountney was integral in organizing the big screen and sound system to provide our community with the best viewing experience! Thanks for your continued support, Kane!

Thanks also to the fundraising committee, especially Alana, Adam, Joe, Bec, Giao, Pete, Sarah and Monique together with other helpers on the day who sold Christmas treats and assisted with setting up and packing away.

Special mention to our incredible Santa and his Elf for bringing the magic to our event and warming the hearts of both young and old.

Playgroup

Some images now from the playgroup Christmas party with our face painting balloon twisting elf, special photoshoot prop area and of course bubbles. Thanks to Monique Forde and the playgroup crew for an awesome celebration!

Last P&C meeting of 2022

We had our last meeting of 2022 and welcomed nominations from the floor and prior to the meeting to fill office bearer roles. Nominations can still be made via the QR code below. Executive committee appointments will be made official via a vote at our AGM next year so please come along and kick off the 2023 P&C year in style!

AGM: Wednesday 16th Feb 2023, 7pm, Madeley PS staffroom

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:

For further information, please contact the contacting the following:

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 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

January 2023 School Holiday Athletics Clinic

School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Mon 16th & Tue 17th January 2023. WA Athletics Stadium. 8.30am-3pm. $110 per day. Or $200 for both days. Includes a personised certificate. Choose ANY 4 events per day. More Info:

BRICKS 4 KIDZ Summer School Holiday Workshops

Clarkson Library

Keyed Up Music

Kingsway Indoor Stadium

Summer Reading Club @ Girrawheen Library

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information