31 March 2023

Newsletter Articles

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Easter On The Green: We were very excited that our big event was reinstated last Friday, after a three year hiatus due to Covid. I would really like to acknowledge the P & C, in particular Carolyne Cole and her band of merry organisers that have worked so tirelessly to make this event happen. I would like to also thank Kane Pountney for allowing us use of his AV equipment, Kenny Yu SLP Realty our major sponsor, Margaret Quirk MLA, Castlegate Family Dental, Jeremy McLernon (Terry White Pharmacy Kingsway), Krusty Kob Bakery Warwick, Adam Marinich from Totally Workwear Mt Hawthorn and Natalie Herridge – Wanneroo Councillor for their much-appreciated support. It was great to see so many community members enjoying the festivities on what was a wonderful night raising approximately $6,500!

Swimming Lessons: Our PP to Year 6 students are currently participating in swimming lessons throughout the last two weeks of term. The students have behaved beautifully and are having a wonderful time learning the necessary swimming and water safety skills, particularly for living in WA.

Year 4 Camp: This year will see a change for Year 4 camp. Unfortunately, Perth Zoo no longer offer camps, so after much research, this year we will be moving Year 4 Camp to a night at AQWA. Students will have the opportunity to discover more about our amazing marine animals with a night of exclusive tours, fun marine-themed activities designed to educate and enthral, and a sleepover in Australia's largest single aquarium surrounded by sharks, stingrays and hundreds of stunning fish! The following day will see students exploring the local beaches searching for Flotsam and Jetsam amongst other marine and conservation activities. Keep your eyes out for further information.

School Timetable: Our school timetable will be slightly amended starting next term. School start and finish times will remain the same. Lunch will now be 11.08am – 11.38am and afternoon recess will be 1.26pm – 1.56pm.

Parking: Our students’ safety is our primary concern. Therefore, safe and legal parking around our school continues to be an ongoing concern. We kindly remind all parents to do the right thing by driving and parking safely and legally around our school. Kiss-and-Drive bays are not for parking and should be vacated as quickly as possible to maintain the flow of traffic. However, they can be parked in between 9:30am – 2:20pm. Parking in the driveway of the Pre-Primary car park and on pathways is illegal and parking on the grassed areas surrounding parking areas is also not permitted as it results in safety concerns. Please be patient and wait until a car bay becomes available. Patience, kindness and respect are all virtues we need to model when driving and parking around our school. We thank you for your consideration.

Students walking to school: Safety concerns have also been raised regarding students crossing Cooper Street, near Olivedale Road. This is a busy corner before and after school and we ask families to remind their children to be vigilant when crossing the road. Perhaps asking children to cross before or after the intersection will reduce the risk of crossing Cooper Street.

Uniforms: A reminder that all students must wear their broad-brimmed school hat at all recess and lunch times in support of our ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy. This policy is in place all year round. With the cooler weather commencing I would like to remind you to ensure all clothing is clearly labelled, especially school jumpers. We find many jumpers strewn around the school on a daily basis and cannot return them to their owners if they are not labelled.

Lost Property: The Lost Property box is outside the Undercover Area. Students and parents should check this for lost items and only take things that belong to them. Unclaimed school uniform items are eventually recycled.

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 also on signage around the outside of the school fencing.

I hope all families enjoy a wonderful school holiday break. We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 24th April, 2023. Please note that Tuesday 25th April is an ANZAC Day public holiday.

Kind regards,

Lainie Beccegato
Principal
Madeley PS

2023 Upcoming Events

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

2023 Term Dates

2023 School Development Days

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.

Hi, I'm Katie Cawthorne. I have been an Education Assistant at Madeley Primary School since 2010. I currently work in Pre-Primary. I enjoy seeing the huge growth in their learning as they begin to read and write. Previously I ran the MiniLit intervention program. This is my 4th year on our School Board. I love being at Madeley Primary and have made great relationships with students and families.

Hi, I’m Tania Smart. I’m an Education Assistant at Madeley Primary School. I’ve mainly worked in Early Childhood and have been at the school over 10 years. Prior to that I worked at the Australian Taxation Office for 23 years. This is my first time on the board and I’m looking forward to contributing to the fantastic school that I am a part of.

Parent Information

WA U/12 STATE SCHOOLGIRLS TRIALS

Solar Eclipse

Western Australia will experience a solar eclipse on 20 April 2023. Please click on the following link to read about and discuss eye safety with your child.

Pearsall Dental Therapy Centre

The Pearsall DTC will be closed Monday 10th, Tues 11th, Mon 17th, Tues 18th, Wed 19th & Frid 21st April.

For Emergencies during clinic hours contact 6 401 8111.

Should an Emergency arise after clinic hours please contact the Emergency service on 1800 098818, your local practitioner, or the Oral Health Centre of western Australia on 64574400.

Year 6 Fundraiser- Free Dress Day

This term, we are having a free dress day which will be held on Wednesday 5th of April. So come to school in your free dress clothes but please remember to pay a gold coin donation! The donation can either be paid to the classroom teacher on the day or paid via the Qkr app. The money raised will go towards the Year Six Graduation.

Circle of Security

Saver Plus – helping take the stress out of back to school time

The Saver Plus community program has helped over 55,000 Australians take the stress out of back to school time. It’s free for eligible people to join.

At Saver Plus, we pair you with a savings coach while you budget and save over the next 10 months. You attend online workshops to learn tips, tricks and information to grow your budgeting and savings skills. Once you reach your agreed savings goal, ANZ matches your savings dollar-for-dollar, up to $500. You can use that money towards education costs such as uniforms, text books, laptops or extra-curricular activities such as sport or music.

You could be eligible to join Saver Plus if you:

• have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• are at least 18 years old
• have some regular income from work (you or your partner) including casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal (we also accept child support and carer’s payment as income)
• have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

If you’re eligible, start now and we’ll help take the stress out of next year’s back to school.

To find out more, or to apply, go to the link below or call 1300 610 355

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

Canteen Manager/Coordinator Role:

We are hiring. We are on the look out for a new Canteen Manager/ Coordinator to join the team. The role is a paid position for 3 days per week to commence at the beginning at Term 2. For anyone who is interested to hear more about this exciting opportunity you can contact our P&C by email at madeleypanc@gmail.com to find out more.

Easter on the Green:

Thank you to everyone who attended Easter on the Green 2023. It was a great night and it wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors Kenny Yu, Margaret Quirk MLA, Castlegate Family Dental Care, TerryWhite Chemmart Kingsway, Krusty Kob Bakery and Natalie Herridge. A big thank you to all our volunteers, everyone who donated cakes, all the food trucks and stall holders, Supa IGA Darch and to Kane Pountney from Super Live Productions for providing all the AV needs. The event has raised over $6500 which will go directly back to benefit all the children in our school.

Kindy Mums High Tea:

A big thank you to @wedding magic for generously donating the hire of the beautiful chairs and tablecloths. It was a wonderful afternoon for all that attended.

Canteen News

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!

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 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

Landsdale Market

The City of Wanneroo will be holding a community market and I would like to share this with local families. The Landsdale Market will be on Saturday 1 April at Warradale Park from 12pm until 4pm.

FREE HAVE-A-GO DAY

Have you ever wondered what Calisthenics is all about? Well, it's not too late to try this exciting sport that mixes dance, gymnastic, simplified ballet, singing and apparatus work in fun filled class!

Our class for 6–8-year old’s is having a FREE HAVE-A-GO DAY at Hainsworth Community Centre on Thursday March 23rd, and we would LOVE to see some new faces. So, grab the kids, bring some friends, and come on down to give it a go.

Classes run from 4:30-6:30pm, all you need is some activewear and a water bottle! All welcome!

2023 Shaun Tan Award for young artists

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information