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Wundowie Primary School An Independent Public School Boronia Ave (PO Box 308) Wundowie WA 6560 PH: 95736239 EMAIL [email protected] Webpage https://www.wundowieps.wa.edu.au/ Friday 28th May 2020 Dear Parents and Caregivers My name is Mrs Megan Irving and I will be acting while Mrs Georgina Wales is on leave. Welcome back! Welcome back to the ‘new normal’. This is a rather bizarre me of our lives, but the staff and students and well and truly risen to any challenges that have come their way. On that note I would like to publically acknowledge to amount of effort that staff have put into ensuring that all students were catered for. Our aendance is connuously improving. Currently we sit on around 87% aendance. Reporng As parents may have heard through the media our school reports for the first semester will be different to our past documents with no A-E grades given to students because of the disrupon to learning that has occurred during this semester. Students will receive a general comment as well as comments about their progress in English and Mathemacs. For all other learning areas students will receive an Effort assessment. Pick up and drop off I want to thank all those parents who are following the Director General of Educaon WA`s request that parents remain outside the school boundaries on school days. The staff and I are very appreciave of this, but understand that it may be difficult not being able to accompany your child/children to class. I can say that all children have made it happily to their classes and that teachers have been impressed by their growing confidence and independence. If your child is unwell with cold symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, frequent sneezing, fever, etc, please keep them at home unl they are fully fit for school. Now is not the me to expect your child to ‘soldier on’ and send them to school. Your cooperaon in this maer is very important as keeping other students and school staff in good health is extremely important – especially in current mes. If children become unwell during the school day we will call parents to collect their child. If you want to contact your child's class teacher the best way is via email or to phone the school. Enrolments for 2021 A reminder to parents of year 6 students that you should have your enrolment for year 7 at your selected or local high school completed by the end of Term Two. Northam SHS staff have visited our school and discussed the importance of secondary educaon. Behaviour It is lovely to see so many of the students follow the behavior expectaons, which are Be Responsible, Be Respecul and Be Your Best. This has been evident by the amount of Wundowie WOW cerficates that have been sent to the office. Pupil Free Day This will be occurring Tuesday of Week 6 (2 June). Staff will be using this me to review policies and working on reporng.
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Wundowie Primary School An Independent Public School
Boronia Ave (PO Box 308) Wundowie WA 6560 PH: 95736239 EMAIL [email protected] Webpage https://www.wundowieps.wa.edu.au/
Friday 28th May 2020
Dear Parents and Caregivers
My name is Mrs Megan Irving and I will be acting while Mrs Georgina Wales is on leave. Welcome back! Welcome back to the ‘new normal’. This is a rather bizarre time of our lives, but the staff and students and well and truly risen to any
challenges that have come their way. On that note I would like to publically acknowledge to amount of effort that staff have put into
ensuring that all students were catered for. Our attendance is continuously improving. Currently we sit on around 87% attendance.
Reporting
As parents may have heard through the media our school reports for the first semester will be different to our past documents with no
A-E grades given to students because of the disruption to learning that has occurred during this semester. Students will receive a general
comment as well as comments about their progress in English and Mathematics. For all other learning areas students will receive an Effort
assessment.
Pick up and drop off I want to thank all those parents who are following the Director General of Education WA`s request that parents remain outside the
school boundaries on school days. The staff and I are very appreciative of this, but understand that it may be difficult not being able to
accompany your child/children to class. I can say that all children have made it happily to their classes and that teachers have been
impressed by their growing confidence and independence.
If your child is unwell with cold symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, frequent sneezing, fever, etc, please keep them at home until they
are fully fit for school. Now is not the time to expect your child to ‘soldier on’ and send them to school. Your cooperation in this matter is
very important as keeping other students and school staff in good health is extremely important – especially in current times. If children
become unwell during the school day we will call parents to collect their child.
If you want to contact your child's class teacher the best way is via email or to phone the school.
Enrolments for 2021
A reminder to parents of year 6 students that you should have your enrolment for year 7 at your selected or local high school completed
by the end of Term Two. Northam SHS staff have visited our school and discussed the importance of secondary education.
Behaviour It is lovely to see so many of the students follow the behavior expectations, which are Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Your Best.
This has been evident by the amount of Wundowie WOW certificates that have been sent to the office.
Pupil Free Day This will be occurring Tuesday of Week 6 (2 June). Staff will be using this time to review policies and working on reporting.
The information shared to the Wundowie community regarding a possible bus service in the future is to increase
applications. The position of School Bus Services has not changed as not enough applications have been received to
qualify for a bus service. Once more applications have been received SBS will review their position. Parents can submit
an application for transport assistance to be assessed for eligibility of a conveyance allowance. Please apply via the
School bus service website www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au
WHAT WOULD YOU TAKE TO MARS? This week years 5 and 6 had
the opportunity to answer
this question during an
economics lesson, as they
planned supplies for their
own trip to Mars.
Choosing from a list of 40
items, students worked in
groups discussing the merits
and failings of each item as
they slowly narrowed their
choices down from sixteen to
just eight.
As I walked around the
classroom I overheard some
great discussion and debate.
Students put a lot of thought
into their choices, considering
both their needs and wants.
After a lunch break, we then watched two videos, one on the value of vertical farming and
hydroponics, and another on the amount of water it requires to produce one kilogram of
various types of food. Surprisingly, chocolate had the highest amount, followed by beef.
Everyone then reassessed their choices. One student changed their choice from soil to toilet
paper, whilst another exchanged baby chickens for tools. Some students did not make any
changes after watching the videos because they felt confident in their initial decision. All
students showed a great level of consideration for each other as they took turns debating
their choices with valid opinions.
I wonder, what would you choose to take to Mars?
Regards, Mrs Webb
Kindy Klayton Grant
Laurence Henderson Harley Thompson
Chili De Merlo Neriah Etherington
Kyah Worth Teejay Wolf
Aonraoi Tomkinson
Pre Primary Abigail Chrisp
Angus Kerr Rubie Gleeson Mason Vette
Zaylee Wrankmore
Year 1 /Year 2 Trent Auld
Laithe Calvert Jimmy Connor Althea Dadula Callie Galloway
Heath Henderson Jackson Le
Luca Nievelstein Natrelle Rossiter Cedella Rymer
Amie Lee Tomkinson April Wise
Rachel Wise
Year 3 /Year 4 Natasha Libuit Molly O’Farrell
Jack Todd
Year 5/ Year 6 Melissa Anderson
Joshua Butler Wednezday De Merlo
Xen De Merlo Zoe Egan
Kaylan Elliott Robert Elliott
Brock Galloway Bridget Martinovich
Dylan Reid Meisha Seagrim Dante Thorne
Kerryn Coombs
Wundowie WOW
Many congratulations to these fabulous
students for being responsible, respectful
and for being their best.
Upcoming Important
Dates Monday 1st June
Western Australia Day Public
Holiday
Tuesday 2nd June
Staff Development Day and Student
Free Day
Thursday 4th June at 3pm
P&C Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 17th June
School Board Meeting
Thursday 2nd July
School Photos
Friday 3rd July
Last Day of Term 2
Free Dress Day
COMMUNITY NEWS
Unfortunately the Canteen will remain closed until further
notice. We are looking for a Canteen Manager and canteen
helpers so please get in touch if you’d like to know more
about these roles. School Banking will remain closed until
further notice. The Uniform shop is open by appointment only
at this stage. New order forms will be sent home soon so
parents keep an eye out for these!
Our AGM is on Thursday 4th June
2020 at 3pm in the P& C room near
the Kindy area. Light refreshments
will be provided, children are more
than welcome to attend and we
would love to see some new faces
there.
SCHOOL DRUG EDUCATION AND ROAD AWARENESS Standard requirements for bikes
There are standard requirements that need to be met before a bicycle can be considered legal for use on the roads and shared paths.
These requirements include:
A bell (or other effective warning device) that functions correctly and is fixed in a convenient position
An effective foot operated or hand operated rear wheel brake. A front brake is optional
A red reflector fitted to the rear
A yellow side reflector (visible from both sides) on each wheel
Yellow reflectors fitted to both side edges of each pedal.
When riding in hazardous weather, dusk, dawn or dark conditions, a bicycle must also have:
A front light showing an unbroken or a flashing white beam that is clearly visible from 200 metres
A rear light showing an unbroken or flashing red beam that is clearly visible from 200 metres. Consult the Australian Standards AS/
NZS 1927 – 2010 Pedal Bicycles and Product Safety Australia – Bicycles for further information about standards, safety and road-
worthiness.
WUNDOWIE PRIMARY SCHOOL P&C NEWS
Wiring Kids in Partnership with Parenting Connection presents four Interactive Online Workshops:
Juggling Parenting and Working From Home
Wednesday 3 June 2020 7pm—8pm, RSVP by Wednesday 27th May 2020 to [email protected]
Juggling Parent and Home Schooling
Wednesday 10th June 2020 7pm—8pm. RSVP by Friday 29th May 2020 to [email protected]
The Link between Food and Mental Health
Wednesday 17th June 2020 7pm—8pm, RSVP by Friday 5th June 2020 to [email protected]
How Best to Support Children with Autism and Special Needs
Wednesday 24th June 2020 7pm—8pm, RSVP by Friday 19th June 2020 to [email protected]
P&C Day WA Friday 22nd May 2020
Thank you P&C for all that you do for our school community. All the time, love and effort our P & C puts in to Wundowie Primary School. We hope this expresses our appreciation for what you each do for us.
Happy P & C Day
Thank you to the wonderful P & C
That helps our school be the best it can be
You’re eager to help in every way
So valuable in the role you play
Devoted as you respond to needs
With just the right words and caring deeds
Dependable as you do your part
Day in and day out with a giving heart
Always there to show you care
You’ve each won our praise as a great volunteer!
Will do a job, no matter who sees
Schools would be less, without a P & C.
