6 May 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal's Introduction

Welcome Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope everyone had a safe, relaxing break and are ready for an exciting Term 2. At the end of last term, we held our ANZAC service. It was wonderful to hear Captain Andrew Jackson from the 16th Battalion speak to the students about his experiences and what ANZAC day meant to him. I have to commend the students for their positive behaviour during this solemn commemorative service. The choir performed a variety of songs and it was lovely to hear their first performance for the year. Congratulations and well done to Mrs Smith for her work with the choir and of course to Ms Tucknott for the organisation of the ANZAC ceremony.

As mentioned we have an exciting and busy term ahead. This week the students will be able to nominate for lunchtime clubs, which was very successful in Term 1. If you look up in the trees near the gardener's shed you will see the bird boxes made by the woodwork club. This term we have Calligraphy, Chess, Gardening, Music Jam and Boot Camp! We also have Winter Lightning Carnival for the upper primary students to look forward. The Kindy and Pre-primary classes are holding their Mother's Day Pampering sessions this week, which should be a fantastic experience. We wish all our wonderful Newborough Mum's a very happy Mother's Day!

In this edition of the newsletter, you will notice a video done by the student leaders. The leaders are conducting Round Table meetings with each year group throughout the year to determine aspects of school life that are important to each year level group. They will also be finding out what a 'Newborough role model' looks like to the students and tackling issues that arise in school. We also have our wonderful Year 5 Peer Mediators out and about in the playground at lunchtimes this term. The students are quite visible in their bright orange vests. Their role is to assist any students having issues in the playground. They will be supported by our chaplain, Ms Ali Dee and of course will have a duty teacher to refer to, should they need assistance.

Cheers

Nick Stenhouse
Acting Principal

Term Dates

Dates to Remember

Note : Incursions, Excursions, Assembly days will be updated each term This is an outline of the events that will be coming up in 2016. Please note dates are subject to change.

New Kindy Student Enrolments for 2017

Due by Friday 22 July 2016

Applications are currently being taken for enrolment of students into Kindy 2017 (those born between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013) and should be made before Friday 22 July 2016.

If you have a child or know a neighbour that has a child turning 4 after 1 July 2016, please come to the school office to enrol before 22 July this year. Enrolment forms for 2017 are available on our website

To make an application to attend Newborough Primary, please bring with you originals of your child's birth certificate, immunisation records and proof of residential address, (ie Shire & Water Rates Notice, Electricity & Gas Account or Rental Agreement) and complete an Expression of Interest Form.

Deputy News

School Musical 2016 – Props required

Thursday 2nd November and Friday 3rd November 2016

If you haven't heard, this years' musical is called The Pinafore Pirates. Arrgh, me mateys!

Firstly a big thankyou to the parents and staff who have volunteered to help with the musicals. We have had a few meetings already and they are usually always fun. Thankyou to Helen Harwood, Sabine Pollock, Jen Appleby, Andree Austin, Andy Howell, Tracy and Dave Richards, Sabine Pollock, Lucy Thistleton, Jacqui Rule, Hilary Watts, Kobe Koeber, Fiona Irwin, Pam Wimmer, Mandy Farmer, Nat Kos and Neale McQuire for his help with the photography and filming.

We require many props to help us with the performance. If you have any of the following and could lend them to the school, could you please let either myself or Hannah Holmes know please.

The items required are:

• old barrels
• baskets full of fake flowers, vegetables, fruit and bread
• Old wooden wheelbarrow
• Wooden fishing rods
• Treasure chest
• Dinner gong
• Chains

Kind regards,
Karen Tucknott and Hannah Holmes

NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy)

The annual NAPLAN tests are scheduled for the mornings of Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May 2016. All schools across Australia must complete the tests on the same days. We ask that all Year 3 and 5 students are on time to school on those days please. Please ensure your child has had a very good sleep and a nutritious breakfast to help them perform their very best.

The content of each test is informed by the Australian Curriculum (English and Mathematics).

Language Conventions: students identify and correct spelling errors and answer questions on aspects of grammar and punctuation.

Writing: Students write a text in response to a given stimulus. They are assessed on the quality and organisation of ideas, structuring of sentences and use of correct spelling and punctuation.

Reading: students read a number of short texts and answer questions to show understanding of the texts.

Numeracy: students solve problems across Number and Algebra; Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

Tuesday 10th May 2016
Year 3 and Year 5
Language Conventions (40 minutes)
Writing (40 minutes)

Wednesday 11th May 2016
Year 3 and Year 5
Reading (45 minutes)

Thursday 12th May 2016
Year 3 Numeracy (45 minutes)
Year 5 Numeracy (50 minutes)

The NAPLAN tests are designed to complement the regular assessments made by teachers throughout the year. NAPLAN tests are conducted at schools and administered by classroom teachers, school deputies or the principal. As there are many split classes, it may be possible that your child's teacher may be administered by another member of staff. This is normal practice across all school.

Your child's NAPLAN report will be issued through your school in mid-August. The report will be accompanied by an information brochure. All students' individual results are strictly confidential.

The test results provide a snapshot of a student's achievement in comparison to all students of the same year level across the country. They assist teachers to better identify students who require additional support or enrichment. Students and parents can use individual results to discuss achievement with teachers. The tests allow the progress of each student to be monitored over time. The results support schools to identify strengths and weaknesses in teaching programs. State and territory departments of education gain information to help them evaluate programs and allocate resources.

Please do not hesitate to contact your classroom teacher or myself for any further information.

Humphrey's Dance Program

Humphreys Dance is almost here! The program will start in Week 4 of this term on Tuesday 17th May 2016. The main emphasis in this program is to give children a 'love for dance' and to create a fun environment to learn rhythm and dance as well as social skills development and team work with ease. The program is achievable for every child and the familiarity within the program aids this progress, giving them great confidence and enjoyment. The music used and dances taught are age-related and have been carefully selected and put together over many years of experience in teaching techniques to form a strong foundation to build upon each year developing muscular memory and creating a dance culture.

Notes have gone home already. We require payment please for your child to be able to participate. Payment is due by Friday 6th May 2016. The last day for EFT is Wednesday 4th May. The cost is $30 per child with a maximum of $60 per family.

There will be a social dance for K-2 and 3-7 on Wednesday 29th June. More information will be provided on this at a later date.

Please do not hesitate to contact Sharon Singleton in regards to payment plans or myself for any other queries.

The timetable for the program is below. This program starts on Tuesday 17th May.

Karen Tucknott
Deputy Principal

IT UPDATE

A big thank you to the P&C for donating the funds towards purchasing the laptop trolleys. The laptops have now been set up and are in use in the classrooms. We have begun our Interactive Whiteboard replacement a little early as we had some whiteboards that were starting to have some issues. We had two new boards installed over the holidays and will have another installed in the near future.

Nick Stenhouse
Deputy Principal

Science News

STEM

In 2012, Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, released a worrying report. It revealed that the number of students studying "enabling sciences" at university such as chemistry, mathematics and physics had flat lined. These sciences are considered the drivers of innovation and critical to our ability to compete in a knowledge economy.

Since then a lot of research has been done about how to improve science uptake. For most people, primary school is the place where early interest in science begins or ends. A student who doesn't engage with science learning early on is unlikely to continue the subject in high school and in to university.

Nobel Prize Winner, Brian Schmidt form the Australian National University believes involving kids in hands on experiments and inquiry techniques early can make the difference. Science (STEM) has to be fun and exciting for kids. I wholeheartedly agree. I have two science degrees behind me I know that an inspiring, quality science education at primary level will give a student the tools and desire to continue their science journey.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Technology (STEM) teaches kids to question, hypothesise and problem solve. It involves a lot of talking and listening to others....and patience: often in science/STEM things don't happen overnight. These real life skills of inquiry and perseverance improve children's learning now, and into the future.

I am a strong supporter of the hands-on approach that science brings to learning. I believe in the Confucius statement: I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

I have been a teacher for 17 years and have two science degrees, a diploma of education and a Masters of education. I have experience in science show construction and presentation, I have taught internationally and at independent and public schools throughout Australia. I have had extensive training and practice in inquiry based learning and possess a passion for teaching science/STEM. I am excited about developing scientific/STEM skills and knowledge across all year levels at Newborough Primary School.

How can you help?

Most importantly, talk to your child about what they are exploring in Science/STEM and how it applies to the their world.

If you work in any science/STEM related area and would like to share your experiences with the children or can help arranging an incursion/excursion please contact Miss Adams via email:

Cassandra.Adams2@education.wa.edu.au

Finally, we require lots of materials to explore and investigate with. If you are able to donate any of the following items to be used by students it would be appreciated.

• old cards (from all occasions)
• milk cartons/bottles
• empty cans/ soda bottles + lids
• yogurt/plastic/take away/ice cream containers
• cereal/shoe/ tissue/ interesting boxes
• polystyrene containers
• any old tools/nails/interesting building materials (small)
• old hairdryers/curling wands/clock radios (small electrical devices)
• If there are any old items that you think are worth investigating please email Miss Adams

Could all items be please be clean and placed in the box inside the science room on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. Edwin Powell Hubble

Pottery News

My first pottery class for the year has been completed with the recent return of the children's small pots and tee lights. What a lovely job they did, as you can see from the photos, and done so enthusiastically.

My next two groups have been notified and will start in week 3 of this term. Thank you to those of you still waiting. You will be catered for in term 3.

Pam Wimmer

Students thoughts about Pottery Classes

This term I have really enjoyed pottery because we get to use our hands and imagination. Two things I love to do.

Matilda yr5

I love pottery! Pottery is awesome and it helps you with your finger muscles.

Josie yr3

I love doing pottery and making the different things like animals and pots. I also like glazing all the things we made.

Zara yr3

This term in pottery we have been making bears to hang on our door handles. Another thing we have made is little animals. Personally, my favourite is my bear. Mine isn't so good but I still like it!

Riley yr4

I had the best time doing pottery because I liked painting the glaze and making stuff with clay.

Leo Spiby yr2

When we make it in our hands, it feels so squishy. Pottery is amazing!

Riley yr2

Year 2 – Room 11

The students in Year 2 from rooms 10 and 11 have been participating in a social awareness program focussing on kindness. To begin the project they produced videos of other students whom they do not normally play with or students for whom they do not know much about. The videos can be seen in our foyer display through the use of QR codes.

QR codes readers are free to download and can be used on any mobile device with WIFI. We are encouraging parents and students to look at our interactive display and provide comments.

We are now seeking your input into our kindness program by providing a graffiti board in the administration reception for parents, teachers and other students to post 'acts of kindness'. If you spot an 'act of kindness' in the school we would strongly encourage you to post your comment. Students will also be producing videos containing 'acts of kindness', that they recognise around the school. If you like the idea but can't make it in to school to post your observation; email: nadine.murray@education.wa.edu.au and we will happily post it for you.

Thanks in advance for your support and participation, Kelly Hughes and Nadine Murray.

P&C News

It's term 2 already!!

Our first P&C meeting will be held next Monday the 9th of May. These meetings are held once a month with all parents and teachers welcome. As of next month we will begin to send out our agenda and reports to all parents via your class reps. This will give everyone the opportunity to have a greater understanding of what the P&C does and what the P&C spends its money on for the benefit of our school.

LIKE CHEMMART DOUBLEVIEW ON FACEBOOK AND EARN $1.00 FOR THE SCHOOL

There are a number of local businesses who support our P&C throughout the year with donations of prizes and cash. Once again the wonderful people at Chemmart Doubleview (down near the IGA on Scarborough Beach Rd) are supporting our school. Last year Chemmart Doubleview donated over $800 to the P&C. Chemmart Doubleview have been a great supporter of Newborough Primary so lets support them.

As always, if anyone has any questions or wants to get involved with the P&C please call me on

0400 791 968.

Cheers

Neale McQuire
P & C President

Entertainment Book

The Entertainment™ Memberships are almost here!

Pre-order today and help us raise funds to support the Newborough Primary School P&C fundraising as 20% of the purchase price goes directly to us.

We're really excited to be fundraising this year because the new 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Membership not only includes hundreds of local offers for dining, but now also features over 70 of the best restaurants, attractions and accommodation that Bali has to offer. Plus, order your new Membership before 4 May 2016 and you will receive up to $230 worth of additional offers that you can use right away!

Click on the link to get a taste of what's in it for you!

Your pre ordered book will be delivered to your nominated child's class as soon as Friday 4th May. ( A great gift idea for Mother's Day)

Please find the link below to order your copy and share with family and friends.

The Newborough P&C thank you for your kind support.

Bookclub –Term 2

Scholastic Book Club catalogues were sent home earlier this week. Please ensure that when purchasing book(s) that you clearly mark:

• Child's name
• Room number
• Book(s) being ordered.

Return correct money and form in a well secured envelope to your class teacher by Friday 13h May.

As per last year, there is a new easier system for credit card payments- the LOOP system. It is done online and there is no need to return order forms. Any concerns, please let me know.

Spare brochures are available in the front reception area. Online brochures are also available at

As always, if you have any queries regarding the Scholastic Book Club please contact:

Michele Sharp, 0452 524 150 or msharp68@gmail.com

Please continue to support the Book Club and enjoy the rewards that it brings to the school. Every purchase results in credits that allow us to order extra literary resources for the school.

Happy Reading!
Michele Sharp

School Banking

Hello and welcome to Term 2 of school banking.

We are open for banking every Thursday morning in the school library, 8:15 - 8:40am

This year the theme is the Outback with new rewards for every 10 deposits made.

Term 2 Rewards are now available to order. Term 1 Reward Items are still available.

Competition

Don't forget our competition which is being run this year with the Grand Prize of a VIP tour of Australia Zoo to meet Robert and Bindi Irwin. It is great to see that may of our Super Savers are well on the way to reaching 15 deposits by the end of Term 3 which will automatically enter them into the competition.

If your child or children are interested in being part of school banking, you need to go to your local Commonwealth bank with your ID and child's birth certificate to open an account.

They will then be provided with all they need to begin banking at school.

Happy banking!
Bec Gregory

Uniform Shop

Hi All

Welcome back to Term 2. Now it's getting colder, drop by to get your winter uniform. All jumpers and track pants are in stock.

Remember, if you can't get in for our opening hours, just download the order form and email to me for delivery to your child's class.

newboroughuniforms@gmail.com

NEW Volunteers

We are always in search of some NEW HELP, pop bye and Say Hello , very easy Job to Help out Our School!

The uniform shop hours

Tuesday afternoon – 2.15pm to 3pm
Wednesday Morning – 8.15am to 9am.

Thankyou
Melissa McNally
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator

Canteen News

Welcome Back

The Term 2 Canteen Volunteer Roster Schedule will be sent home soon. We had a fantastic response last term we are hoping for it to be repeated this term. You can go directly to the Roster by following the link below.

You can view shifts , make amendments (at least a week prior) or add yourself to a shift.

Please note could all volunteers wear closed shoes and have long hair tied back , as per the City of Stirling Health and Safety Requirements .

The Sushi Day was popular again, thank you for all the orders , it certainly helps with the canteen running costs.

As always thank you to our awesome volunteers.

Kind Regards
Patty Vallini
Canteen Manager

Community News

Ready Steady Go Kids

Term 2 is here!

Enrolments are open for Term 2 with Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest and most reputable multi-sport and exercise program for preschoolers (aged 2.5-6 years). With seven locations in Perth's northern suburbs, our high quality, physio-designed program teaches children the fundamentals of 10 different sports in a fun, non-competitive, team-based environment. Ready Steady Go Kids seeks to develop a lifelong passion for physical activity and sport, decrease childhood obesity, increase confidence and prepare children for participation in school and the broader community. We'd love to offer a free trial for your 2.5-6 year old child. Please visit www.readysteadygokids.com.au or call 1300 766 892 for more information.

Reach the Sky Adventure

Let your child Reach The Sky Adventure!

A trial of a new outdoor -based adventure for kids is coming soon! We provide fun, challenging and supportive environment for your child to discover oneself that they have never experienced before.

Our program is designed to foster:

• Self-confidence
• Team work
• Creativity
• Live Balance
• Problem solving skills

We are looking for participants!

Small group size for the trial – 8 kids only!

When: 28 May – 25 June (one session per week every Saturday, ex June 4)
Time: 2 pm – 3 pm
Location: Newborough Primary grounds
Trial special price: $48 (all 4 sessions)

Participants: Year 3 to 6 boys and girls

For more information please contact us on 0423089589 or email: reachsky.adventure@yahoo.com

Wheelchairs for Kids

Carine Senior High school Open Day

Wednesday 25 May 9.00am to 11.30am Presentation by Principal and other key school personnel, view working classrooms during school tour and enjoy a morning tea with school leadership and student representatives in the library. All family members welcome to attend.

Please RSVP attendance to Marcia Shaw on 9243 9100 or marcia.shaw@education.wa.edu.au by Friday 20 May