Extending the performance of all students

North Perth Primary School Albert Street North Perth WA 6006

Phone: (08) 9328 7104 Facsimile: (08) 9328 8166

Email: Principal.NorthPerth.PS@education.wa.edu.au

www.northperthprimary.edu.au

Parent Newsletter Issue 10 25 June 2014

Term 2 has been another busy term with many fun and challenging learning activities

and opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s education. Thank you to

parents and staff members for working together to improve student outcomes and

our school.

Term 2 concludes for students and staff members on Friday 4 July.

Term 3 commences for students on WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2014.

It is important for all parents to note that the first school day for students is a Wednesday. The school will be closed on Tuesday 22 July while staff attend professional learning at Mount Lawley Senior High School.

Best wishes to everyone for a well-deserved holiday break filled with many

opportunities to relax and catch up with family and friends.

MUSIC ASSEMBLY

The final assembly for Term 2 will be held on Wednesday 2 July with performances

by the school choir, ensemble and brass students.

LOST PROPERTY

We have an abundance of jumpers, hats, lunch boxes and drink bottles in our lost

property basket near Room 1. Next week we will be checking the items and returning

those that are labelled to their owners. Unfortunately, based on previous

experience, many of the items will not be labelled and will be donated to the Uniform

Shop or placed in a charity bin.

Please encourage your child to have a look at the items and claim anything that

belongs to them. Parents are also welcome to check the lost property basket.

Merit Award

Recipients Jakai P, Max L,

Maisie M, Bowie M,

Kate C, Maia D,

Lucy F, Rosie B,

Claudia M, Tully C,

Nathan K, Izzi W,

Fallon O, Olivia B,

Sebastian S,

Sophie M, Claudia G,

Nicola D, Oscar W,

Laine B, Taylor V,

Beckett G, Beth M,

Caleb T, Tamsyn I,

Tom B, Jack F &

Lilly V

Tidy Bags

Room 22

Music Award

Room 13

Principal’s Award Rose B, Sebastian D,

Ellie B, Rogan C,

Soren C, Eduardo A,

Sebastian S, Zoe H,

Leila Y, Hugo M,

Nicholas R,

Claudia G, Seb B,

Haadi F, Beth M,

Hugo P, Cooper D

& Claudia M

KEY DATES

Friday 27 June First Aid Focus #4

Eagles Cup NPPS vs Dianella Heights PS

Monday 30 June Student Reports (Year 1—7) distributed

Wednesday 2 July School Banking

Music Assembly

Thursday 3 July Magical World of Crazy Science

Uniform Shop 8.30am – 9.00am

Friday 4 July CANTEEN CLOSED TODAY

Prospective Parent Tour 9.30am

Last day of Term 2 for students and staff

Wednesday 23 July Term 3 commences for students

School Banking

Friday 25 July CANTEEN REOPENS TODAY

CELEBRATING SUCCESS—FORMER

STUDENTS

It is always interesting to hear about the

achievements and activities of former students and

recently I received an email providing an update on

five of them. Congratulations and best wishes to

the following students on their achievements.

Monroe M travelled to Thailand during the last

holidays with the Quiet Leon Tour group to

participate in the Anzac Day services at Hell

Fire Pass and Kanchanaburi.

Class of 2010 students Ciaran F, James D and

Felix C are all heading to Cambodia for a two

week period during the upcoming holidays where

they will be working at two village schools—

including setting up a new school. They will also

be travelling around Cambodia to the Killing

Fields and Angkor Wat with children from the

village of Little Po.

Samuel P-P has been selected as the Captain of

the State 16’s Australian Rules team and will be

travelling to the Gold Coast to compete in the

AFL NAB 16s Competition in July.

Please do not hesitate to forward information

about the successes of our former students so we

may proudly share it with our school community.

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop

will be open

Thursday 3 July

8.30am—9.00am

UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is happy to report that money raised

through selling our second-hand uniforms will be donated

to Manna Inc. Manna Inc. is a West Australian charity

helping disadvantaged children in our community.

Specifically, their Winter Uniform Appeal where monies

raised provides a winter uniform pack to families in need.

The uniform pack consists of a track suit with school

emblem, hooded parka, pair of shoes and two pairs of

socks.

Please keep donating uniforms your family no longer require

and remember that all second-hand uniforms are available

for sale each time the Uniform Shop is open and only $2

per item!

Thank you for your continued support.

Opening Hours Term 3

Thursday 31 July 2.30-3.00pm

Thursday 21 August 8.30-9.00am

Thursday 11 September 2.30-3.00pm

PEAC TESTING 2014

PEAC testing for Year 4 students has now been

completed. Students who were absent during

testing will receive a letter advising of alternative

test dates and venues early in Term 3.

Students who are successful in gaining a place in

the program will be contacted by PEAC in Term 4.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Western Australian public schools provide a secular education to students from different cultural

backgrounds and faiths. It is important to ensure that, as part of the general curriculum, the background and

beliefs of all students are respected by not promoting any particular religion.

School Councils are required by the Department of Education to develop a Religious Education Policy which

addresses the provision of General Religious Education (GRE) and Special Religious Education (SRE) and the

granting of exemptions from SRE and any school activity which involves prayers, songs or other material

based on religious, spiritual or moral values.

General Religious Education (GRE) is the sociological study of the major forms of religious thought and

expression characteristic of Australian society and other societies. It is provided in public schools by

classroom teachers as part of the general school curriculum. GRE does not encourage personal commitment by

students to a particular set of religious beliefs.

Special Religious Education (SRE) is based on distinctive religious tenets or beliefs and may be provided in

public schools by persons authorised to deliver SRE.

School Council is seeking the views of parents as we develop our policy. Before the end of term you will

receive an email with a link to an online survey. We hope that all parents will complete the survey so that we

may develop a policy that reflects the views of the school community.

Useful links:

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/religiouseducation/detcms/portal/

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/policies/detcms/policy-planning-and-accountability/policies-framework/policies/

religious-education.en?cat-id=3457121

CHILDREN—CYCLIST SAFETY

Most cycling injuries occur on public roads and don’t

involve another vehicle, but occur when children fall

off their bikes.

The figures for cyclist deaths in Western Australia

vary, but the overall pattern is one in which, on

average, roughly 40% of the people who died were

aged under 20.

For young cyclists, a footpath or shared path is the

best place to ride. It is legal for children under 12 to

ride on the footpath, but it is important to be aware

that driveways are dangerous. Children under the age

of 10 should ride under the supervision of adults.

Everyone must wear approved cycling helmets that

meet Australian standards and fit correctly at all

times while riding. Head injuries are the main cause of

death and disability for cyclists. The wearing of

helmets significantly decreases the chances of serious

injury in the event of crashes, so it is important that

you ensure your children wear a helmet at all times

whilst cycling, rollerblading or skateboarding.

Reference: Office of Road Safety website – Road

Safety Topics

http://www.ors.wa.gov.au/Road-Safety-Topics/Road-

Users/Children.aspx

FIRST AID FOCUS TRAINING

SAFE TO SCHOOL

It is recommended all parents talk regularly with

their children about how to stay safe while walking to

and from school. The following suggestions

distributed by the North Metropolitan Education

Regional Office may be helpful.

Always travel in company

Walk on the footpath on the right side of the

road so you face oncoming traffic

Wherever possible, leave space between you and

the roadway

Stay in areas that are well lit

Stay in view – avoid going into areas that are

hidden from view (such as parkland bush, or

behind shopping centres) and plan trips to avoid

such locations

Be alert – earphones and headphones can reduce

your awareness considerably

If you have a mobile phone, have it turned on and

ready to dial an emergency number

If a passing car stops nearby, never get too close

Do not hesitate to run from a situation in which

you feel at risk

Report suspicious behaviour to parents, school and

the police (call 000 in an emergency or 1800 333

000 to reach Crime Stoppers), noting number

plates of cars and/or clothing or distinguishing

features of individuals.

IMPETIGO – SCHOOL SORES

Impetigo is a common, acute bacterial

infection of the skin caused by

staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria.

It usually starts with a blister, or group

of blisters, which bursts and leaves a patch of skin which

weeps before developing a yellowish crust. They can be

found anywhere on the body. It is important for your

child to see a doctor if you suspect they have impetigo.

The following information regarding this skin condition is

from the Department of Health’s publication

Communicable Disease Guidelines.

Transmission: Direct contact with skin lesions.

Incubation period: Usually 4 to 10 days

Infectious period: As long as there is discharge

from untreated lesions

Exclusion: Exclude (from school) for 24

hours after antibiotic treatment

commenced. Lesions on exposed

skin surfaces should be covered

with a waterproof dressing.

Treatment: Antibiotic treatment available —

refer to doctor.

Contacts: Not excluded from school.

Immunisation: None available.

A brochure regarding this skin infection is available from

the school reception.

SUSTAINABILITY FAST FACTS -

ALUMINIUM CANS

There is no limit to the amount

of times an aluminium can is

able to be recycled.

The energy required to produce the metal for

one aluminium beverage can is equivalent to

the energy required to recycle that can 20

times.

MT LAWLEY DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

Emergency Clinics for School Holidays

Please note that the Mt. Lawley Dental Therapy Centre

will be closed from 4 July until 18 July.

Emergency only dental treatment is available during the

school holidays at the following clinics:

Hillcrest Dental Therapy centre on the following dates:

7 July, 8 July, 9 July, 4 July and 15 July.

Telephone: 92717184

Aveley Dental Therapy Centre on the following dates:

10 July, 16 July and 17 July.

Telephone: 62965237

Arbor Grove Dental Therapy Centre on 11 July:

Telephone: 92967388

Lockridge Dental Therapy Centre on 18 July:.

Telephone: 92792440.

Please note that we are unable to leave these emergency

details on our answering machine during the holidays.

These dates/clinics will be posted on our dental van door

located at Coolbinia School in Bradford Street, Coolbinia.

REPLENISHING CONSUMABLES

Parents are asked to check with their

child to see which consumables (e.g.

glue, pencils) need

to be restocked

for Term 3. Thank

you for your

assistance in this

matter.

School Banking Day - Beat the queue! Don’t forget that Wednesday is School Banking day and you can do your banking any time after 8.15 and before 8.45. Due to the fantastic uptake of the program at our school we can get very busy as most children arrive at school at 8.30. So if you want to do school banking, arrive a bit early and beat the queue! Also parents must make sure that the children complete the deposit slip with the child’s name, student number, branch, account number, date and amount being deposited, before presenting to a teller.

If you haven’t opened an account and still wish to do so, see commbank.com.au/schoolbanking for details or speak to one of our friendly co-ordinators. Remember, our school earns 5% commission on every deposit made (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit).

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at North Perth Primary School.

TEEN POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM

Teen Positive Parenting Program is an internationally

renowned program being offered by the North

Metropolitan Education Regional Office to schools in

the area. Parents from across Perth have given it rave

reviews and it is free.

Parents of teenagers, you are invited to:

Play an active role in guiding and supporting your

teenager

Discuss common parenting challenges that come

with the teenage years

Enrich your parent - teenager relationship

Explore effective behaviour management

strategies.

Remember, parents don’t have to be experiencing

difficulties – Teen Triple P is for every parent! This

course is generally useful for parents of Year 7, 8, 9

or 10 students.

Places are limited, so please ensure you sign up quickly.

Venue: Mount Lawley Senior High School

Staff room

Dates: Wednesdays – 30 July, 6 August,

13 August, 20 August

Attendance: Commitment to attend all four

sessions is desirable

Time: 5.00 -7.00pm

Parking: Ample parking in Mount Lawley SHS staff

parking area

Cost: There is no cost for this program

Refreshments: Tea/Coffee provided

Format: Workbook, discussion, DVD

After the four group sessions, there will be follow-up

telephone consultations. These are scheduled at a

mutually agreed time to help you tailor the program to

suit your family.

For more information or a registration form contact

Iva Filipovska at Mount Lawley Senior High School on

9471 0314 or Jayde Walsh at Hampton Senior High

CANTEEN NEWS

Friday, 27 June CANTEEN OPEN

Monday 30 June CANTEEN OPEN

Friday 4 July CANTEEN CLOSED

The canteen reopens in Term 3, Week 1 on Friday

25 July. Our winter menu is continuing in Term 3 -

pastas on Mondays, sushi and nachos on Fridays.

The Term 3 canteen roster is also currently up on

the Volunteer Spot, so please click on the link below

and sign yourself up for a shift. We have no

volunteers signed up for the first couple of weeks -

we can’t open without volunteers, so please help us

out by signing up for a 2.5hr shift below.

Volunteer Canteen Help Term 3 – here’s how it

works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on

VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/hUivYx

2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT

need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)

3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot

will send you an automated confirmation and

reminders. Easy!

Thanks

Bec & the Canteen Committee

Kindy Room 18 Class News

Our Jolly Phonics program has been a big focus of our learning throughout the semester and students are engaged with the multi-sensory activities for each letter sound.

We love learning through play, particularly when discovering new mathematical concepts, such as weight, length and different ways to sort objects.

Term 2 has been a busy and exciting term. We have participated in a cultural exchange project with schools across Australia and have enjoyed learning about our place of belonging. We love having parent helpers in our class, doing activities and watching students discover and learn.

Students have enjoyed learning about themselves. We have done several activities focusing on our being, such as self-portraits, tracing silhouettes to measure height and talking about what makes us happy.