Term 4 Week 5 Tuesday 8 November 2016

Together We Grow

GROWTH, RESPECT, OPPORTUNITY, WORTH

Welcome to All

Dear Parents/Guardians NEW SCHOOL WEBSITE Thornlie Primary School has a brand new website. Our school web address is http://thornlieps.wa.edu.au/ New information will be added to the website over the coming weeks and months. We would encourage you to explore the site and see what it offers. DOWNLOAD THE FREE - TIQBIZ APP Our website is mobile friendly. Parents & carers are also strongly encouraged to download the FREE Tiqbiz App on their mobile devices and follow the prompts to access the website and calendar functions. RETIREMENTS Mrs Pitt (AEIO) & Mrs Kilminster (teacher) have decided to officially retire this year. Both have provided excellent service and support to many students over the years at Thornlie and will be missed by both staff and students. We wish them both a very happy and enjoyable retirement. NEXT ASSEMBLY Our next whole school assembly will be held on Wednesday 9 November at 2pm in the covered assembly area presented by Room 8. YEAR 6 GRADUATION The Year 6 Graduation Assembly will be held on 14 December commencing at 9am in the covered assembly area. Parents & carers are most welcome to attend. P&C CLASS BOOK AWARD ASSEMBLY Each year the P&C support the school through the provision of 2 book awards for every class. These are presented for Personal Achievement and Citizenship. These book awards will be presented at the assembly on 7 December at 2pm. Parents & Carers are most welcome to attend.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS for 2017 Are you keen to know what’s going on in your child’s school? Do you want to be part of the discussion on the great things we are planning for Thornlie? Then jump on board and nominate yourself for School Council. We are looking for keen, motivated and interested parents or community members to join our School Council. We meet every term for 1 hour in Room 9 at 8.30am and are really keen to welcome 4 new members in 2017. The Council is formed with the fundamental purpose of enabling parents and members of the community to engage in activities that are in the best interests of students and will enhance the education provided by the school. If you are keen then complete the attached NOMINATION FORM and return it to the front office by Thursday 17 November. FAMILY ENROLMENT INTENTIONS FOR 2017 Apart from Year 6 students, could parents/guardians who currently have children attending Thornlie Primary and who will not be returning to our school in 2017 please notify the school office by Friday 18th November. It is vital that we have accurate information as it greatly influences planning of class numbers and staffing for next year. SCHOOL COUNCILLOR / FACTION CAPTAINS 2017 Last week all Year 5 students had the opportunity to nominate for the role of Student Councillor or Faction Captain for 2017. Badges for the newly elected Councillors & Faction Captains will be presented at the P&C Book Award Assembly on Wednesday 7 December at 2pm. Kind Regards

Lee Woodcock,

Principal

Parents/Caregivers Please remember when taking photographs and videos of school assemblies and events that they are for your personal use only and CANNOT be uploaded to social media sites such as Facebook or websites such as YouTube. Thank you.

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thornlie Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108

TELEPHONE: (08) 9459 4333

FAX: (08) 9459 0702

e-mail address thornlie.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Website: http://thornlieps.wa.edu.au/

DATES TO REMEMBER 09 Nov Assembly: Rm 3 P&C Meeting 3.15pm 11 Nov Bunnings Workshop Incursion EC2 and EC3 15,16,17 Book Fair 18 Nov Bunnings Workshop Incursion EC1 22 Nov Triple P Discussion Group—Starting School Successfully 9.00-11.00am Book Fair 23 Nov Assembly: EC1 Book Fair 25 Nov Rm 10,11,12,13 Kings Park Excursion 30 Nov P&C Meeting 3pm School Council Meeting 9.00am Thornlie SHS Orientation Day 01 Dec Early Childhood 2017 Parent Information Meeting 2pm Rm 10 Scitech Excursion 07 Dec Final Assembly/Book Awards 2pm 08 Dec Carols Evening 6.30pm Last day for Breakfast Club 09 Dec Parent Helper Morning Tea 10.30am 13 Dec Reports sent home 14 Dec Graduation Assembly 9.00am 15 Dec End of Term Reward Day

Congratulations to the following students who

received Awards at our last Assembly. EC2 Hamza, Cody, EC3 Maram, Riley, David, Emaan Rm 1 Belinay, Rm 3 Lachlan, Rm 4 Faareha, Patricia, Rm 5 Bill, Ausman Rm 6 Lyra Jhen, Rm 8 Tuhi, Kaea Rm 14 Shaheen, Harvey, Tina Rm 18 Eh Kae Lar, Jasika Music Abra

Congratulations to Adam from Room 4

Adam, you treat fellow students with respect,

kindness and compassion. You have impeccable

manners and you are always polite and sensitive to

the needs of all students at our school. Your

ability to share your knowledge and ideas are

valued and admired by others. You are a

respected role-model and mentor for our class and

our school.

Thornlie Primary School Library

8.15am—3.30pm

15,16,17,22 and 23 November 2016

Nomination of a candidate for Parent or Community Representative School Council Nomination Form

I wish to nominate myself as a candidate for election to the School Council commencing 2017.

Full name: ___________________________________________________________

Declaration of candidate I nominate myself as a candidate and if elected will accept the responsibility of being a parent / community representative.

Signature of candidate: ___________________________________ Date __________________ Please return this form to the office once completed.

ART FROM JUNK EXHIBITION On Thursday 27th October we had our Art From Junk Exhibition. What a wonderful display it was! There was a huge variety of high quality exhibits and it was all made from junk. Thank you to all the parents who took the time to view the students work.

CHAPLAINCY CORNER BUZ (Build Up Zone) Thornlie Primary School Chaplain is available for a confidential ‘chat’ with students, families and staff from the school community on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Appointments can be made through the school office on 9459 4333, or just drop in to the Cultural Room.

Christine Thomas School Chaplain

www.buildupzone.com

This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of

Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the National School

Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.

We are pleased to be able to share this with our parents, carers, students and community members. We aim to provide the most up to date, easy to follow information about our school. Check us out at thornlieps.wa.edu.au

Students in Rooms EC2 and EC3 will be participating in BUZ Today and learning about feelings and friends – especially skills to understand, recognise and handle feelings, making and keeping friends, solving fights and handling things when others are not being friendly.

www.buildupzone.com

Thornlie Primary School is now a BUZ school! BUZ Life Skills is a proactive, wholesome approach that enables children to develop emotional and social well

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

The P&C are holding a Christmas Hamper

Raffle. All classes have been asked to

donate goodies according to a theme (eg

savoury, sweet, confectionary, paper goods,

decorations, drinks etc)

Please send donations and raffle tickets to

Admin ASAP, the winners will be announced

at the Assembly on Wednesday 23

November.

The P&C wishes to thank you all for your

kind support of our school.

Free workshop for parents of children starting Kindy or Pre Primary. This workshop will look at how parents can prepare themselves and their children for their first days of school. Some of the things covered in the workshop will include:

What to do before the end of the year, over the holidays, the night before and on the first day;

Encouraging Independence

Separation Distress

Why do children have difficulties separating?

Self-Care for parents, and much more Date: Tuesday 22 November 2016 Time: 9.00am—11.00am Where: Room 16 Thornlie Primary School

Bookings are essential To book contact Thornlie Primary School reception on 9459 4333 or email thornlie.ps@education.wa.edu.au

STARTING SCHOOL SUCCESSFULLY

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS

POLICY & GUIDELINES

Guiding Principle The child‟s educational interests will be the basis for class placement ahead of all other considerations. Rationale Individual class placements can have significant effects on student achievement and must primarily be based on the school‟s professional judgements of the child‟s educational needs, circumstances and interests. Policy Guidelines Placement Criteria and Considerations

The child‟s academic, social, physical and emotional needs.

Creating balanced class groups across the school.

Whole of school organisation and flexibility. Communication

Parents are provided with a copy of the policy “Class Placement Policy”. Parents are advised that letters from parents will not be considered in the placement process. Class Lists are posted on the office window on the Friday prior to the start of Term 1. Placement Procedures

Teachers and administrators spend a considerable time selecting the best placement for all students.

The administration team and teachers review all of the drafted lists prior to the preparation of final class groups. Special Placements

„At Risk‟ children or those with special needs will be identified and recommended for placement first. General Placements

Projected numbers for the new year are estimated and possible class groupings considered by administration may

change.

Staff are consulted on the preferred class groupings and whole of school structure.

Teachers to assist with placement decisions based on their knowledge and experience of students.

Student and staff knowledge is used to provide information on friendship groups.

Teachers meet to formulate the proposed classes.

Specialist teachers consider class groups to provide their input.

School administration make a final review of the class groupings.

Parent requests for alteration of the class lists will not be considered by the school‟s administration.

Review Date: 2017

The successful implementation of this policy will ensure smooth transition from year to year with the overall well-being of every student in the school being considered.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

FOREST LAKES 3S PLUS KINDY

Now taking enrolments for 2017 classes

Forest Lakes 3s Plus Kindy is a not for profit program providing care to children aged 2 ½ to 4 years. We are cur-rently taking enrolments for children born between July 2013 and June 2014. Our services have been running for more than 20 years and our programs are designed and delivered by early childhood teachers. We are located in the building with the child health nurses at 39 Towncentre Drive THORNLIE. For more information please call 9493 3122 or email info@familycentre.com.au or check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/forestlakes3splus

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

ST Andrew’s Anglican Church

Corner Thornlie Ave/Camberley St

Saturday 19 November 2016

9am—1pm

Gifts, Christmas decorations, Crafts, Plants, Toys,

Cake stall, Preserves, Jewellery, Cards, Children’s

Corner, White elephant

Morning Tea/Coffee

Sausage Sizzle

Thornlie competed in the Interschool Ath let ics Carnival on Thursday 27 October at Langford Oval. Over the day, the more than 70 Thornl ie students competed in various events to help Thornlie finish 4th. A huge congratulations to Mohammad in Rm 18 Year 6 Champion Boy runner up and Arsema Room 14 Year 5 Champion Girl runner up. Well done to all competitors, parents and staff, it was a excellent day of competition and fun.

“Carols in the School”

At Thornlie Primary School Thornlie Avenue, Thornlie

On Thursday 8th December 2016

Sausage Sizzle from 6.30 – 7.00 pm Carols from 7.00 pm

Bring your family, a picnic blanket or chairs

and join us we celebrate Christmas

Come dressed as something Christmassy

Entry is free – a “can” donation for Anglicare will be collected

Thanks to our sponsors: Chelsey Hallett, Thornlie Anglican Church and Thornlie Baptist

Church