From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers, As you are all aware, the last fortnight has been an extremely difficult time for the staff and students of the school. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members of the school community that have supported us during this very sad time. The condolence book will be in the office until Wednesday, 13 November. Room 9 Assembly: Last Friday, Mrs Bain ’s Year 1/2 class entertained us with a song that was all about checking in on people to ensure that they ”R OK”. This is a really important message and the children did a tremendous job with their item! Thank you: I would like to thank those parents who have let us know that their children will not be returning to the school in 2020. This information allows us to plan more accurately for the coming year, or where vacancies occur, offer these positions to parents who have children on “waiting lists”. The school and wider community appreciate your consideration. Good luck and Best Wishes: Mrs Rafferty ’s last day will be next Friday, as she is leaving us to take maternity leave. I am sure you join me in wishing her and her husband lots of love, best wishes and joy with their newborn. Mrs Rafferty’s teaching position in Room 8 will be taken on by Mrs Tracey Thompson until the end of the year. Kindergarten Orientation 2020: Congratulations and well done to Miss Gabriel, Ms Bailey and Mrs Bruins for conducting their first orientation session for our 2020 Kindergarten parents. A huge amount of organisation goes in to these sessions and we thank our staff for once again putting on a great presentation. We currently have some places available for Kindergarten in 2020. If you have not yet enrolled or know someone who needs to, please contact the school office on 9234 7800 or pop in and pick up an application form. Thieves and Vandals: Over the last two weeks our school has been vandalised and had numerous new plants broken and items stolen. I cannot stress enough how important it is to PLEASE call School Watch 1800 177 777 or the Police 131 444, if you see people loitering on school grounds after hours. Big Day Out 2: Last Friday, our Year 6 students had their second Big Day Out which involved a movie and a session of Laser Tag. We were so please with the great feedback we received about the students wonderful behaviour on the day. Well done Year 6’s, you have made us proud! Student Leaders: Today our school leaders travelled to Cockburn Ice Arena for their annual reward excursion. It was wonderful to see the perseverance of those children who had never skated before and the way that those who could skate, helped other students out. Well done everyone!

Mrs Patricia Joss Principal

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

8 November 2019 Newsletter No. 16

Assembly: Friday 1 5 November Room 11

Clothing Pool: Tuesdays 8.10am—9.15am

School Banking: Fridays 8.10am—8.30am

School Times: 8. 30am—2.40pm Monday to Friday

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Our new phone number 9234 7800

Year 6 Big Day Out 3-HBF Stadium $33.00 due Thursday, 14 November

Year 6 KSHS Transition-Tuesday 3 December

Backpack Drive donations due Friday

22 November

Term Dates 2019

Term 1 Mon 4 Feb - Fri 12 April

Term 2 Tues 30 April - Fri 5 July

Term 3 Mon 22 July - Fri 27 Sept

Term 4 Wed 16 Oct -Thurs 19 Dec

UPCOMING EVENTS

Week 5 Wednesday Thursday Friday

13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov.

Kindergarten 2020 Orientation Group 2 Kelmscott Senior High School Band visit Assembly Room 11 -School Banking Conference Room 8.10-8.20am—Talent Show Catch up Auditions

Week 6 Thursday Friday

21 Nov. 22 Nov.

Triple P seminar for Kindergarten 2020 parents Big Day Out 3-HBF Stadium—Newsletter—School Banking Conference Room 8.10-8.20am—Talent Show Finalist and Host announcement

Week 7 Friday

29 Nov.

Assembly Room 5 -School Banking Conference Room 8.10-8.20am—Talent Show Junior Rehearsal

Week 8 Tuesday Thursday Friday

3 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec.

Kelmscott Senior High School Year 6 transition—School Board Meeting Parent ‘Thank You’ Morning Tea Assembly Room 6—Newsletter—School Banking Conference Room 8.10-8.20am—Talent Show Senior Rehearsal

Week 9 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec.

Principal Lunch Junior Year 6 Graduation Rehearsal—Kindergarten Christmas Concert 10.00 am—Talent Show Rehearsal—Year 6 Graduation and dinner 6.00 pm Principal Lunch Senior End of Year Book Award Assembly 8.45 am—Talent Show 1.40 pm

Week 10 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

17 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec.

Reports go home—Kindergarten Reward Day Room 1B Reports go home—Year 6 Reward Day Newsletter—Last day for Students SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY—STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

BACKPACK DRIVE

We are currently collecting donations of essential personal items for children for the Parkerville Children and Youth Care. Each class will be combining these items in a backpack to create a care package for children of a similar age. The idea behind filling these backpacks is that a welcome pack will be given to each child upon entering care so they may have something to call their own. For hygiene purposes, all items must be new. Please see the list of items for donation located in your child’s classroom and write your name on the item you would like to donate. Items must be given to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday, 22

November 2019.

A representative from Parkerville Children and Youth Care will be present at the assembly on Friday, 29

November to

receive our donation on behalf of our dear friend, colleague and member of our school community.

ENROLMENTS 2020 Kindergarten

Due to an increase in enrolment requests, we now have some places available for Kindergarten in 2020. If you are interested in enrolling, or know someone who is, please contact the office ASAP on 9234 7800 or cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au. Don’t delay, as spaces are limited!

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

2020 Year 7 Kelmscott Senior High

School To the parents of students attending Kelmscott Senior High School in 2020, I write to invite you to start thinking about your child's high school uniform requirements for 2020. The Kelmscott High School uniform shop is open three times a week during the school term, and you are welcome to visit us during these hours – Monday and Wednesday mornings 8.00 am to 10.00 am and Thursday afternoon's 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm. We will be open an additional morning on Tuesday, 3 December, 8.00 am to Midday, as well as the following dates for set appointment times: Tuesday 19 and 26

November

Friday 22 and 29

November

If you would like to make an appointment please contact me on 94957406 or email: kelmscottshs.uniforms@permapleat.com.au Regards, Caroline Southam OIC Uniform Shop Kelmscott Senior High School

FROM THE DEPUTIES

Last week, on Friday, the Year 6’s had their second Big Day Out. First we watched the movie, ‘Ugly

Dolls’, which was about being yourself, then we got into groups and bought our lunch, then finally, we

played ‘Laser Tag’.

This week, we have Ice Skating coming up for all of our school leaders.

Our Year 4 and 5 students have voted for next year’s Student Councillors, that will be announced on the

13 December.

Last week, on Thursday, we had our free dress-gold coin donations-Halloween Dress Up day! This was a

day where kids could come to school in their spooky costumes.

From Mia and Jacinta.

CHAPLAIN’S CHAT—Difficult Times

As you would be aware, in recent weeks our school community has been rocked by the unexpected death of Nora O’Donoghue – a well-loved and respected Education Assistant at CHPS. We all miss her greatly. Difficult times like these stretch us. They not only test us, but they also prompt us to reflect on life. Kind of like an opportunity to take a step back from our hectic lives to ponder the really important things. If you are anything like me, then sometimes you find yourself getting carried away by the ‘annoying little things’ and forget to focus on the ‘really important things’. The most important thing is to love. To love and be loved is the essence of humanity and the basis of faith. In times of great difficulty and loss, may we hold tight to each other in love and remember fondly the love we shared with those we have lost. Love well, my friends.

Mr C (Chaplain)

P&C NEWS

Canteen The new reuseable insulated lunch bags have arrived! Thank you for everyone who supported us in this fundraiser. By using our reusable lunch bags you are helping our environment, reducing waste and keeping your lunch hotter. Please ensure these bags are clearly labelled. Labels can be personalised on the Stickybeaks website. If you missed out, extra bags can be purchased either through the Canteen or Clothing Pool for $12.50. *Recess special - Jelly Cup with Ice cream for $2.00 - available every day next week.* Pre-orders appreciated! Clothing Pool Kindergarten 2020 students orders will be available for pick up from Thursday, 12 December. If you have not placed an order please consider doing so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Currently, size 6 polo’s are out of stock. Requirement List Requirement Lists were due today, however, if you missed handing your list in today, we will accept them until Monday afternoon only.

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Faction Scores

ELLIS 2095

MARTIN 2070

LUCICH 2036

DALE 1928

SCHOOL WATCH

If you see any suspicious activity

on our school site, please call

School Watch on 1800 177 777.

ARE YOU LEAVING US

IN 2020?

If you are not returning to CHPS in

2020, please inform the Front

Office as soon as possible in

writing.

SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS

Our contact details are; Phone: 9234 7800 Address: 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott WA 6111 Email: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au Website: cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au School Times: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 2.40pm