Issue No. 3 Date: 12th March 2015

South Bunbury Primary School and Education Support Centre

NEWSLETTER

The staff at South Bunbury Primary School have been fundrais-ing for our sister school in Bali, Nyambu SD1. The money we raised last year went to purchase a new sign for the school. This year I would like to do a lot more fundraising in order to pay for a new toilet block, as the existing one is not very hygienic. I am planning a sausage sizzle at Bunning's or Harvey Norman later on in the year, so if you are interested in helping out with that or any other fundraising ideas please

contact Ibu Zulsdorf at the school.

Photos of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new sign and the ribbon used will be on display in the front office in the coming weeks. I am sending posters made by South Bunbury Primary School students, stationery, sporting goods and old readers to the sister school in the next few weeks, If you have anything to

donate please leave with Lisa at the front desk. Terima kasih

Ibu Michelle Zulsdorf

Indonesian Teacher

Year 5/6, Room 13 conducted the Assembly on Friday 6th March. Room 13 students have been learning about how Eurpoean settlers and convicts came to Australia and the penal colony system in history lessons. During the Assembly students acted out skits depicting screens from the history of Australia.

Some of the topics of the skits included—

How petty criminals were shipped across to Australia from Eng-

land for their crimes, both adults and children.

How Aboriginal people reacted to seeing European people for the first time. ―They thought they were ghosts, but knew they couldn‘t be ghosts because they didn't have the wind whisper-

ing voice of a ghost. ― (Yr 5/6 students)

Parking around school grounds Parents are asked to park safely when dropping off and picking up their chil-dren from school. The verge along our oval in Prosser Street, the large car park in Queen Street and the ‗kiss and drop‘ lane are the preferred parking

areas for parents/visitors. We have had parents parking on ‗no parking verges‘, in the staff car park

driveway and the canteen delivery driveway. Please DO NOT park in school driveways or private house driveways as you not only cause unnecessary safety concerns but also block drive ways that are used for delivery and

maintenance vehicles and private drive ways. Mr Harvey has passed these concerns onto the ranger for them to patrol as well.

Room 13 Assembly

Aussie of the Month

Congratulations Amelie Gates

Sister School Update

Staff and students in front of their new school sign at our sister schoolin Bali.

More photos on inside from Rm 13 Assembly.

SOUTH BUNBURY EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE

SOUTH BUNBURY

EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE

Our BIG ESC Assembly—NEXT FRIDAY

20TH

Our students are busy rehearsing for the assembly which is being held in the undercover area at 8.50am As always we look forward to your support of this major event on our school calendar. It would be appreciated if students could have their costumes ready by early next week. If you are unsure of any details, please contact your child‘s teacher through their communications book/s, or ring the office on

9721 4808.

After Assembly Morning Tea:

Following our assembly, parents are invited to visit their child‘s class room/s. This is a great opportunity to see all of the great work that the students have been doing this term. We ask you to please supply a healthy plate of food

for our students to share in their classroom.

Following this whilst the children are at recess, we invite

families to join us in Room 1 for a morning tea.

PBS Water fun reward day:

As part of our Positive Behaviour Program, the junior clas-ses have been rewarded for their positive behaviour for this term by having a fun water day playing on the water

castle. It was a very popular activity.

Variety Big Bash:

On Thursday, 19th March, the Variety Club of WA will be starting their 4 day trek at our school, where their vintage cars will be on display on the school oval. We invite fami-lies to come along and support the Variety Club and also

see these beautiful old cars between 8.40 and 9.20am.

Welcome back Josh:

We welcome back to our school Josh Harkins and his fam-

ily who have returned from Port Hedland.

Sail into Life Morning Tea:

On Tuesday 31st March our Year 6 students who attend the Sail into Life Program will be joining other Sail into Life participants at a morning tea supplied by Rotary. After the morning tea the students will go to Payne Park to partici-

pate in the Special Olympics activities.

Special Olympics:

The senior students from Rooms 9, 10, 11 and 17 will be attending the Special Olympics at PC Payne Park, starting

at 10:00am on 31st March.

A note attached to the newsletter with details. A sausage sizzle will be supplied for lunch. The school will subsidise

the cost of transport for the activities.

Easter: Thursday morning:

The Easter Bunny will be making a appearance on the last

day of school this term.

Hot Cross Buns: Tuesday and Wednesday

Students will be making hot cross buns on Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April, thanks to Bakers Delight at Parks Centre. Thankyou to Mrs Wilkinson for organising

this activity again this year.

AUTISM AWARENESS WEEK

27TH MARCH TO 2ND APRIL

Hope to see you all at our Big Assembly next Friday

Mrs Janet Stokes Principal

IMPORTANT DAYS:

Our big ESC assembly Friday 20/3/15 @ 8.50am in the

undercover area.

Variety Big Bash: Thursday 19/3 @ 8.40am

“Sail into Life” morning tea: Year 6 @ Koombana bay on

Tuesday 31st March.

Special Olympics: Tuesday 31st March.

Last Day of term 1: Thursday 2nd April

Students first day Term 2: Tuesday 21st April.

P&C AGM – Tuesday, 24 Mar 2015 Staff Room 7pm

Disco – Friday, 20th Mar 2015 $4.00 entry

Easter Egg Raffle – end of Term, donations of eggs to

the canteen. Tickets will be distributed next week.

Canteen

Thank you for continuing support of the canteen, we are hoping for one order per child per week to keep canteen going. If you have any free time, volunteers appreciated for canteen roster,

please call Yvonnne Broome on 0447 793 355.

School Banking

Make your pocket money grow - Once per week on Wednes-

days in the library 8.30am – 8.50am.

Uniforms

The uniform shop is open before school on Friday and after school on Monday. Faction shirts are available this year by or-

der only.

A P&C newsletter is attached to this newsletter.

On Tuesday, 10th March 2015, four fire officers from the Bun-bury Fire and Rescue Team visited our school and spoke to the Year 3 students about fire awareness and safety procedures. They showed the student the various equipment which is used on the heavy rescue truck and the special gear which is worn in

active fire fighting.

The students‘ questions were answered and great fun was had in operating the powerful fire hose. The visit was very informa-

tive, worth while and enjoyable.

Each student has been issued with a statement of 2015 Volun-

tary Contributions and Charges.

We are currently sitting on 47% Voluntary Contributions paid

across the school which is very pleasing.

We urge parents to pay as soon as possible so the funds can

be distributed to support activities throughout the school in term

1 and term 2.

A big thank you to all of our parents who have already made

your payments.

Payments can be made by cash, cheque or EFTPOS in the

office. Centre pay arrangements can be made. Please see Sam

or Lisa for the necessary forms.

P & C News Bunbury Fire and Rescue Team

More photos from Room 13 Assembly

Voluntary Contributions and Charges

Cathy Mills, our school Chaplain, will be available at school each Wednesday and Friday.

Cathy has a communication book located at the front desk for any messages.

Attached to this newsletter is a flyer introducing Cathy.

Contact us: South Bunbury Primary School Prosser Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 3299 Fax: 9721 3445 PO Box 1101 Bunbury WA 6231 Principal: Ian Harvey Deputies: Rob Williams & Jane Leaman South Bunbury Education Support Centre Principal: Janet Stokes Deputy: Cathy Allen Paisley Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 4808 Fax: 9721 6808 South Bunbury Dental Clinic Telephone: 9721 1497 Yvonne Broome—Manageress Canteen: 0447 793 355

Our school is ‘Nut Aware’ We have students with an anaphylactic reaction to not just peanuts but all kinds of nuts. We ask that parents do not send nut products in children’s lunches.

Room 1 – Ms Kingdon/Ms Kavanagh Joshua and Rosie

Room 2 – Miss Brunton Will and Makayla

Room 3 – Mr Raven Jai and Hayley

Room 4 – Ms McDonald Taku and Jenell

Room 5 – Mrs Merritt Tex and Livya

Room 6 – Mrs Wilkosz Alira and Chloe

Room 7—Mrs Greaves Jax and Claire

Room 8—Mrs Turner Tex and Emily

Room 12 – Ms Thomson Brayden and Shani

Room 13– Mrs Goodman Lucy and Clay

Room 14—Mr Allen Katelyn and Byron

Room 15 – Miss Webb Holly and Ben

Mrs Hutton—Phys Ed Zakai

Room 17—Ms Falco Joseph

Room 11—Ms Pethick Isabella

Room 10—Ms Moore Jade

Room 7—Ms McLeish/Ms Calleja Aubree

Room 9—Ms Curlie Tyr

Room 4—Ms Ainsworth Ryan

Virtue of Courtesy

Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. It is a gracious way of speaking and acting which gives others a feeling of being valued and respected. It is greeting others with respect. ―Please‖, ―Thankyou‖, ―Excuse me‖, ―Hello‖, ―Goodbye‖,. ―You‘re welcome‖ are not just words. They are courteous expressions that show people you respect them

and care about them.

OSHClub News

Before School / After

School Care

Program Update

Hello children & families, I would like to introduce myself as the new Coordinator for the OSH Club programme at South Bunbury School. I look forward to developing the service we offer. We provide quality before and after school care for your children. Please come and visit us to view our current weekly programme. Our philosophy is child centred, community based and also con-necting to the school curriculum and activities, as appropriate. We look forward to seeing existing children who already use the service and meeting new families. Phone 0428 762 325 for further

enquiries.

Kind regards,

Louise Whitfield

BUNBURY JUNIOR BADMINTON

HAVE A TRY &

REGISTRATION EVENINGS

Ages 7 – 17, Primary & Secondary Groups,

Racquets Provided

Wednesday, 18th March 6 – 7 pm Badminton Centre, Rotary Drive

Next to South West Sports Centre

Contact: Donna 0447 958 322

DATES TO REMEMBER 17th March Faction

Swimming Carnival

19th Variety Bash Visit

20th March School Disco

24th March P&C AGM 7pm

26th March Interschool

Swimming Carnival

2nd April Last day of term 1, Year 5 Room 15 Assembly

and Easter Raffle Drawn

20th April School Develop-

ment day NO STUDENTS

21st April Students first day

Term 2

24th April ANZAC Service

St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish of Bunbury Catholic After

School Sacramental Programme. Please register as soon as

possible. Contact the Catholic Parish office for further details

9721 2141.

Thanks to Marlise Dingjan (ex-student) who is studying at BSHS and has been at SBPS for 8 days on work experience.

She has been terrific.