From the Principal

Dear families

Today is HARMONY DAY and we will join with Australia to celebrate our cultural diversity and acknowledge the

contribu�ons of people who have come from so many different countries to live in Australia, whilst also recognising the

tradi�onal owners of our land. Australia is one of the most culturally and linguis�cally diverse countries in the world, with

over half of our popula�on being born overseas or having one or more parents who were born overseas.

The first Harmony Day was in 1966. It was held in remembrance of events that took place in Sharpeville, South Africa, on

21st March, 6 years earlier, when a number of people in a large crowd who were peacefully demonstra�ng against

apartheid laws, were killed or injured by police. Apartheid, which means “apartness,” was a system where people of

different races were treated differently under different laws. This system was abolished in 1991.

Harmony Day aims to recognise the many posi�ve aspects of living in a mul�cultural society; acknowledge what we are

doing to be accep�ng of all; address any aspects of racism that may exist in our community and reinforce posi�ve messages

of welcome and that “everyone belongs”.

The message of Harmony Day, EVERYONE BELONGS, celebrates our cultural diversity and reminds us why it is so important

to demonstrate what we value at Carramar – to be a welcoming and inclusive school where we respect each other and

always demonstrate a strong sense of community and belonging. Be proud of your culture and accep�ng of others.

We will be having a brief whole school assembly this morning, where our choir will perform and some students will share

some insights of their cultural heritage. Students are asked to wear orange clothing, (the colour of harmony) or our school

uniform. Please remember clothing and footwear must be appropriate. Parents are most welcome to a2end.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Congratula�ons to Mr Travis Robinson, who was elected as our new School Board Chair at the recent mee�ng. Thanks again

to Jodie Du2on, for the work she has done during her �me as Chair of our School Board. Thanks also to Steve Hall for his

contribu�ons to our Board as Community Member. Steve has chosen to step down from this posi�on. All Board Members

are providing a personal bio to be tabled on our website and included in our next newsle2er.

LAPATHON

This will be a wonderful whole school event before we break for our Easter vaca�on. I am sure all the students have been

busy sourcing sponsors. Thanks to our P & C for coordina�ng this event.

BUS STOP ON MILLENDON ST

We acknowledge that whilst there is limited shade at this bus stop, commuters are asked to not wait on private property

very close to the houses. Thank you for being considerate to our residents.

FATHERING PROJECT: “Carramar Champion Dads”

Thank you to all our dads & father figures involved in our “Carramar Champion Dads” group. The idea behind this group

comes from an organisa�on known as The Fathering Project. The first event for the year is the Easter Egg Hunt next

Tuesday 27th

March.

Further informa�on regarding this group and events planned for the year was shared on class CONNECT pages today. If you

would like to join this group, have some great ideas to share and want to help out, email Andy, Damien, Sco2 and Travis at

carramardads@gmail.com

It is hard to believe that in 15 days our first term of the year will be over – where has the �me gone?

Have a wonderful fortnight.

Maree James

Principal

Email: Carramar.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Www.carramarps.wa.edu.au Wednesday 21st March 2018 Issue 4

Ph: 08 9405 0600

RESPECTFUL

Carramar

SAFE

A LEARNER

A STAR

RESPONSIBLE

I AM

Year 1Year 1Year 1Year 1 Zac, Gracie, Isabel, Diego, Amelia, Zac, Gracie, Isabel, Diego, Amelia, Zac, Gracie, Isabel, Diego, Amelia, Zac, Gracie, Isabel, Diego, Amelia,

Brayden, Rheanna, Alexa, FreyaBrayden, Rheanna, Alexa, FreyaBrayden, Rheanna, Alexa, FreyaBrayden, Rheanna, Alexa, Freya

Year 2Year 2Year 2Year 2 Sahil, Reza, Mollie. Joshua, Elliott, Lily, Sahil, Reza, Mollie. Joshua, Elliott, Lily, Sahil, Reza, Mollie. Joshua, Elliott, Lily, Sahil, Reza, Mollie. Joshua, Elliott, Lily,

Fletcher, KarliFletcher, KarliFletcher, KarliFletcher, Karli

Year 3Year 3Year 3Year 3 Delsi, Jessica, Emily, Noah, Tayah, Eva, Delsi, Jessica, Emily, Noah, Tayah, Eva, Delsi, Jessica, Emily, Noah, Tayah, Eva, Delsi, Jessica, Emily, Noah, Tayah, Eva,

Harry, IsabelleHarry, IsabelleHarry, IsabelleHarry, Isabelle

Year 4Year 4Year 4Year 4 Hannah, Megan, Logan, Lachlan, Rachel, Hannah, Megan, Logan, Lachlan, Rachel, Hannah, Megan, Logan, Lachlan, Rachel, Hannah, Megan, Logan, Lachlan, Rachel,

Sienna, SarahSienna, SarahSienna, SarahSienna, Sarah

Year 5Year 5Year 5Year 5 Kayla,Jessica, Bella, Baylan, Declan, Kayla,Jessica, Bella, Baylan, Declan, Kayla,Jessica, Bella, Baylan, Declan, Kayla,Jessica, Bella, Baylan, Declan,

Amber, Jazmin, Tom, Anne, Kate, Amber, Jazmin, Tom, Anne, Kate, Amber, Jazmin, Tom, Anne, Kate, Amber, Jazmin, Tom, Anne, Kate,

MatthewMatthewMatthewMatthew

Year 6Year 6Year 6Year 6 Braydon,Alfie,Orlaith,Trystan, Evan, Braydon,Alfie,Orlaith,Trystan, Evan, Braydon,Alfie,Orlaith,Trystan, Evan, Braydon,Alfie,Orlaith,Trystan, Evan,

Molly, JaydenMolly, JaydenMolly, JaydenMolly, Jayden

MusicMusicMusicMusic Year 1, Rm 2Year 1, Rm 2Year 1, Rm 2Year 1, Rm 2

LOTELOTELOTELOTE Year 4, Rm T14, Year 3, RmT9Year 4, Rm T14, Year 3, RmT9Year 4, Rm T14, Year 3, RmT9Year 4, Rm T14, Year 3, RmT9

ArtArtArtArt Year 3, Rm T10, Year 1, Rm 2Year 3, Rm T10, Year 1, Rm 2Year 3, Rm T10, Year 1, Rm 2Year 3, Rm T10, Year 1, Rm 2

Health & Phys EdHealth & Phys EdHealth & Phys EdHealth & Phys Ed Year 5, Room S6,Year 5, Room S6,Year 5, Room S6,Year 5, Room S6,

PrePrimary, Rm 7PrePrimary, Rm 7PrePrimary, Rm 7PrePrimary, Rm 7

LibraryLibraryLibraryLibrary Year 6, Rm 15Year 6, Rm 15Year 6, Rm 15Year 6, Rm 15

Merit Award Winners Chaplain’s Chat

Hi Everyone,

It’s been a great start to

the year here at Carramar

Primary School. I would just

like to remind you that it is

a long year ahead and it is important to pace yourself in

all that you do. I thought a story would encourage you

and I am sure most of you have heard it. It’s about a

Rabbit and a Tortoise!

There once was a speedy Rabbit who bragged about how

fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise

challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest

gathered to watch.

The rabbit ran down the road for a while and then paused

to rest. He looked back at the tortoise and cried out,

“How do you expect to win this race when you are

walking along at your slow pace?”

The Rabbit stretched himself out alongside the road and

fell asleep, thinking, “There is plenty of �me to relax.”

The Tortoise walked and walked, never stopping un�l he

came to the finish line.

The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for

Tortoise that they woke up the Rabbit. The Rabbit

stretched, yawned and began to run again, but it was too

late. Tortoise had already crossed the finish line.

Have a great week!

Mr Booysen

Lapathon

Thursday 29th March

1.10pm - 1.40 PP & Yr 1

1.45pm - 2.30pm Yr 2 - 6

Kindy Lapathon

9.00am - 9.30am ECE Playground

A Groups - Thursday 5th April

B Groups - Friday 6th April

Everyone gets an icy pole

The money you raise isn’t due back un�l

a�er the holidays so there is plenty of

�me to collect.

Easter Break

Finaldayforstudents

Thursday29thMarch

Studentsreturn

Wednesday4thApril

We are disposing of two easels if

anyone is interested.

Please contact the office. First

come, first served.

Girls Pool A

1. Hocking A

2. Madeley A

3. Carramar

4. Landsdale A

5. Hocking C

6. Carnaby Rise C

7. Carnaby Rise A

Girls Pool B

1. Hocking D

2. Woodvale

3. Hocking B

4. Carnaby Rise B

5. Landsdale B

6. Madeley B

Boys Pool A

1. Hocking A

2. Woodvale A

3. Madeley C

4. Madeley A

5. Carramar C

6. Carnaby Rise A

7. Landsdale A

8. Carramar A

Boys Pool B

1. Madeley B

2. Carramar B

3. Landsdale B

4. Woodvale B

5. Carramar D

6. Hocking B

7. Carnaby Rise B

On Friday 9th March, the Annual T20 Milo Cricket Compe��on

was held at Kingsway Spor�ng Complex. Carramar PS entered 5

teams, mixed up of Years 4, 5 and 6 boys and girls.

The students enjoyed their day with 5 games spread over the

whole day. Our boys and girls teams performed very well, picking

up at least 3 wins out of 5 games! This included a Carramar Vs

Carramar game, which came down to the wire! We showed that

we have some aspiring cricket talent in the years to come.

Overall, the day was a huge success! Many thanks to Mr Mala�os,

Mr Booysen and the many parents who helped out, making the

day a smooth event for all. Well done to all students on their

fantas�c behaviour, they showed true Carramar expecta�ons.

Mr Boulay

T20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo Competition

Year 3, T12 Symbol Hands inspired by Aboriginal artwork. Mrs Pilgrim

Carramar Primary School Pre Kindy Playgroup

Where: Carramar Primary School

Kindy T1 Room

When: Fridays 9.00am - 11.00am

Please bring a piece of fruit to be shared, a hat, water

bo�le and a gold coin dona�on.

At Playgroup:

∗ You have fun playing with your child

∗ You can meet other parents

∗ Your child becomes familiar with the school en-

vironment ready for future years.

For more informa�on please call Bronwyn Denman on 9405

0603 or speak to the co-ordinators on the day.

Families a2ending will need to be registered with Play-

group WA.

Membership is $35 per family or $15 with HCC.

For more details please visit -

admin@playgroupwa.com.au