7 February 2024

Principal’s Introduction

Welcome to 2024!

A warm welcome to our Newborough families for the 2024 school year!

Kaya (Hello) and Wanjoo (Welcome) to the entire school community. It was a wonderful atmosphere as we returned to the classroom on Wednesday when many excited young people bounded through the school gates, eager to see their friends and meet their teachers. This beautiful buzz has continued into the new week and it is wonderful to see students happily settling into the school day and getting to know a new mix of class peers.

Many thanks for the manner in which you prepared your children for the commencement of the school year. I know how much work goes into the transition into a new year and all the preparation with resources, uniforms, haircuts, new shoes and lunchboxes. Our teachers noted the calm and settled way in which the children entered classes and were ready to learn, supported by their resources across all year levels. Thank you to our community members who volunteered to sort book lists last week and make sure we were ready to start the year.  

It is with enthusiasm that I join the Newborough team this term as the Acting Principal while the Principal position is being advertised. The Principal position is currently open for applications on the Jobs WA website, with a closing date of next Monday 12 February 2024. I would like to thank the school community for the incredibly warm welcome you have shown me during the past week, and I have loved getting to know families and visiting classrooms. It is such a privilege to join this outstanding school community that holds children at its heart and is filled with outstanding staff, amazing kids and wonderful families. The values of the school are evident at every level with kindness shining through in these early days of the school year.

Newborough Primary School warmly welcomes our new students, families and staff who have joined our community this year:

Sadly, we have also farewelled three staff members this week, Deb Jones (Chaplain), Kiahara Hampton (AIEO) and Laura D’Alonzo-Barkley (School Officer). We wish these staff all the best in their endeavours and thank them for their commitment to Newborough Primary School.

STUDENT LEADERS

Congratulations to our new cohort of Student Leaders for 2024. A key responsibility for our leaders is to actively demonstrate the Newborough Way through showing Respect, Kindness, Teamwork and by Challenging themselves, as well as carrying out their individual role duties to a high standard. 

PARENT MEET & GREET SESSIONS

Parent information sessions will be held over the coming fortnight with five main session times. Your classroom teacher will email you in the coming few days with information and the session time for your class. During these short meet and greet sessions, staff will be outlining their classroom expectations and operations. Staff will be in the library providing supervision for students during the below times, and we ask parents to enter via the Mulberry Tree gate if you have a morning session. Please keep an eye on your email for more information from your child’s classroom teacher.

Sessions:

• Thursday 8 February from 3:00-3:30pm
• Tuesday 13 February from 8:00-8:30am
• Wednesday 14 February from 8:00 -8:30am
• Wednesday 14 February from 3:00-3.30pm
• Thursday 15 February from 3:00-3:30pm

SCHOOL ZONES

As we start back for a new year, please remember the 40km per hour school zones have also started back. These 40km/h school zones are in place to reduce road trauma for school aged children. The zones are applicable from 7.30am-9.00am and 2.30pm-4.00pm on school days and normal speeding penalties apply. If you do speed, you can expect a fine and the loss of demerit points. Please take care when driving around our school and observe the 40km/h limit for the safety of all children.

STUDENTS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child needs medication kept at school to manage a medical condition in 2024, please make sure that you have provided the school with medication and an up-to-date action plan and where required signed by your doctor. If you have not provided the school with your child’s medical action plan and medication for 2024, please do so as a matter of urgency. If your child no longer requires medication to be kept at school, please notify the office as soon as possible.

STUDENT HEALTH SUMMARIES AND UPDATE FORMS

A reminder that Student Update Forms and Health Care Summaries should be completed and returned to the front office as soon as possible. This will ensure that the information we have on record is up to date and accurate. 

Deputy News

WEEK 2, Term 1 2024 – Miss Tucknott

Book List Thank You – Sandra Leach

A message from Sandra Leach, Book List Coordinator: A photo of all of the wonderful booklist packing crew. Thank you for giving up your time on a Saturday to help pack the school booklist items. The booklist is one of the P&C’s biggest fundraisers, so thank you choosing to purchase your booklist items through the school. Please do not hesitate to contact Sandra Leach if you have any queries or concerns. sandrakimber@hotmail.com

2024 ASSEMBLY SCHEDULES

This year, all assembly items will be based on developing student vocabulary. Focusing on vocabulary is useful for developing knowledge and skills in multiple aspects of language and literacy. This includes helping with decoding (phonemic awareness and phonics), comprehension, and also fluency.

SCHOOL PHOTOS – WEEK 6

Newborough Primary School’s School Photos will be taken on: Wednesday 6^th March and Thursday 7^th March 2024 by MSP Photography. Please keep these dates in mind.

Edu-dance coming in Term 2 – Kindergarten to Year 6

This year, we have organised a fabulous, fun dance program called Edu-dance for Term 2 for all students Kindergarten to Year 6. The program teaches each class a dance over 9 weeks which they then perform at a concert at the end of the program. The concerts will be in Week 10, Term 2 

Costings for the program have not yet been completed. However, the usual cost is around $45 per child.

Music News

CHOIR

Welcome back to what promises to be an exciting year of music!

Students from years 1-6 are able to join the choir at the following times:

Junior Choir, Years 1-3 – Tuesday 8.00am - 8.30am
Senior Choir, Years 4-6 – Wednesday 7.45am – 8.30am

Please consider carefully the before school drop off before signing your children up for choir. We expect excellent attendance, commitment and perseverance from all students.

Choir started in Week 2 this term and will continue until Week 8 in Term 4. Senior choir performance at Massed Choir will be in Week 5 of Term 4 this year as Perth Concert Hall is undergoing renovations. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to flick me an email or pop into the music room before or after school Tuesday – Friday for a chat.

Mrs Snelson

MARIMBA

Year 5/6 Marimba lunch time rehearsals will start in Week 2 (day to be confirmed). Year 5 students interested in joining the Marimba ensemble can speak to Mrs Snelson during school time.

YEAR 6 NEWBEATZ BAND

Mr Freeman and Mrs Snelson will start rehearsals for Year 6 band in the next couple of weeks. Positions in the band will be filled on auditions and selection which will be held in Week 2 and 3.

P&C News

CANTEEN

Hello and welcome back to Newborough Primary School Canteen for 2024.

We're hoping for an exciting Term 1 and have a new menu for Summer time.

Canteen will re-open on Thursday 8th February and will continue each Thursday and Friday for Term 1.  Please see Term 1 dates below

Reminder: to please update your child's class and year in the Quickcliq system so that we can ensure their order goes to the correct classroom.

The new menu is attached and features some old favourites and new items such as summer salad bowls.  We will have one or two weekly specials which will change regularly and are dependent on volunteer assistance on Fridays.

Volunteers

We cannot get the specials out on a Friday without the help of volunteers.  A huge thank you to all those that volunteered last year and I really hope to see you all back in the canteen this year.

Please continue to offer your volunteer support to make our canteen a success.  Here is the link to sign up.  Even if you can only help out for 30 minutes, we're happy to have you. Remember grandparents and extended family are welcome.

FoodSafe Training

Volunteers now must complete the Food Safety training which a lot of you have already done.  If you would like to complete the training please contact the Canteen Manager on newborough.canteen.manager1@gmail.com

Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to seeing you in the canteen soon.

Jen Warner
Canteen Manager

P & C AGM

Uniform Shop News

Netball

Calling all netballers!

If your child is in Year 2 to 6 and is interested in playing winter netball this year, please complete the expression of interest form by clicking the link below.

If you have already completed the form received by email or WhatsApp, there is no need to complete it again.

Expressions of interest must be received by Saturday 10th February, however ASAP would be appreciated to assist team planning.  Every effort will be made to allocate all interested players to a team.

Netball is open to girls and boys and is a great way to stay active, whilst having some fun. So sign up today!

https://forms.gle/9Jso5AJAZi1CEZpZ9  

For PP/Year 1, an expression of interest will be sent in the coming weeks.

For full details on the upcoming season, please visit our website https://bit.ly/NewboroughNetball or contact Club Co-ordinator Tanya Cawthorne newboroughnetball@gmail.com

School Directory

No Animals (Including Dogs) on School Grounds

DoE Security

Keep an eagle eye on our school!

School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious activity in and around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as during school holidays.

Telephone 1800 177 777 (free call) or 13 14 44 (WA Police).

Please do not approach any individuals, just contact security and they will investigate the situation or contact the Police. Working together will help protect our school.

Community News

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SOCCERPLAY