1 December 2016

Newsletter Articles

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.

Principal’s Introduction

End of Year Christmas Arrangements

The Christmas and year break is looming large and fast with only two weeks and a couple of days to go. Arrangements are in place for in-term swimming lessons that takes place commencing this Monday 5th December. Please ensure your child is well organised with all the equipment clearly labelled. An extra plastic bag is always a good idea for wet towels and clothing.

Student Christmas Cards – We ask that children who wish to give Christmas cards only do so in the last week of school and use the school’s Christmas Postal Service. Miss Tucknott has organised a “Santa Letter/Cards Christmas Sack’ that will be located outside the Uniform Shop for cards and letters to be dropped in before school. Our students leaders will sort out them out and distribute later in the day to minimise disruptions to classes.

Christmas Candy Canes and Lollies – We ask that students don’t hand out Christmas Candy Canes and lollies at school.

Ocean Net Band

Progress is well underway with our Ocean Net Schools (Yuluma, Doubleview, Deanmore and Scarborough) and Music teachers to establish an Ocean Net Band. Mrs Holmes and I recently met with Mr Bruce Herriman, Principal of the School of Instrumental Music (SIM), to discuss options, support and develop a timeline. It was decided we take a slowly, slowly approach to make sure we get everything in place. Next January 31st all the Music teachers will meet at Newborough to plan a Band Workshop Day for SIM instrumental students (All but classical guitar students). At the workshop, held towards the end of term two, students will spend the day learning to work collaboratively and putting together a concert for parents at the end of the day. Music teachers and principals will meet after the workshop to determine the next phase for the band.

Best Wishes

We wish Ms Anderson all the very best as she finishes a little early on parenting leave. We look forward to an exciting addition to the family early in the New Year. The very versatile Ms Duncan will take the class for the last two weeks of the year.

School Survey Results

Thank you to those parents and staff who completed the School Survey. Students in years five and six are currently completing their surveys. Once this has occurred I will compile a report to present to the School Board and will then add this to the website for all to see.

Board Elections

Congratulations to Mrs Yuliya Novik and Mr Ian Pollock who were elected to the School Board as parent representatives. Ian has been re-elected for a second term with Yuliya for the first time. Thank you to Liza Harvey MLA and her Scarborough electoral office who scrutineered the voting and conducted the count. We had 19 voters, slightly up on our election earlier in the year.

Mrs Vicki Tennant was elected unopposed as the new staff representative replacing Mrs Pip Murdoch.

Roundtable Luncheon with the Principal

The latest Roundtable luncheon hosted by our student leaders was held last Thursday with year four and five representative students Ben, Kate, Matilda, Neve, Taj and Reece. Participants enjoyed a scrumptious luncheon organised by Mr Stenhouse. They were asked what they liked about the school. They really liked their teachers and how they teach, everyone is friendly, the playgrounds and the open environment around the school. When asked what we could do better ideas included having a suggestion box, a nude food day, more tennis racquets in class sets, a writing competition (Like Speak Up), a talent show, soccer goals, a swing set and get the basketball/netball courts resurfaced.

Student leaders Alice, Jack and Shareena will discuss these ideas with all the school leaders and Mr Stenhouse.

Hand Gel and Liquid Soap

Following media alerts about the potential dangers of the chemical Triclosan in hand gels and liquid soaps we investigated what we currently use at school. Our hand gel used in classrooms is Aqium and doesn’t include Triclosan. Our liquid soaps in the toilet dispensers also does not include Triclosan.

“Deep learning happens when teachers see learning through the eyes of their students and students see themselves as their own teachers.”

Professor John Hattie

John Worthy
Principal

Term Dates

Fathering Project Tip

Making use of time before school.

• Start work later occasionally and do things with your kids instead
• Cook a special breakfast for them
• Take them out for breakfast, one at a time
• Take them to school, eg walk or drive
• See where they sit, meet their friends and spend a bit of time with them
• Travelling to school in the car with your child is a good opportunity to talk

Professor Bruce Robinson

REMINDER: Student Requirements 2017 (Booklists) – Payment Extension – Friday 9 December 2016

2017 Student requirements (Booklists) are now overdue. If you still haven’t paid we will be accepting payments up until Friday, 9 December 2016. Full payment required please.

If you have misplaced your form, please download another one from the website.

Support the P&C’s fundraising efforts by returning your booklist and FULL PAYMENT (cash, cheque or direct deposit paid into the P&C’s account, details below) to the front office by 25 November 2016.

Your packs will be available for collection from the library on Thursday 30 January 2017 between 9am and 11am.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment may be made by cash, cheque or direct deposit by FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2016

CHEQUES : Make payable to “Newborough PS P&C”
DIRECT DEPOSIT :
Please ensure it goes to
Newborough PS P&C (not the school account)
BSB 036 027 A/C 579280.
Include your reference details eg. ‘Surname and Grade e.g. Roberts Yr 4

As our school’s preferred supplier, this service acts as a fundraiser for our school. You are, of course, welcome to purchase from other suppliers, however we’d greatly appreciate your support to enable us to purchase additional resources for our school. Please bear in mind that there are some items (eg student diaries, library bags) which are only available for purchase through the school.

2017 Voluntary Contributions

The Voluntary Contributions fees have been established and approved by the School Board, in line with Department of Education requirements. The contribution fee for 2017 will be $60 per child.

While contributions are voluntary, the quality of our teaching/learning programs will be enhanced by your contribution, which is used to supplement expenditure in the following areas.

• Reading Resources
• Mathematics Resources
• Art/Craft
• Technology

Total Contribution $60

The P&C contribution will remain at $25 per child for 2017.

Payment is requested at the commencement of the school year, however this facility is also available on your 2017 Requirements List for your convenience (if purchasing through the P&C).

Deputy News

Reporting to Parents

Reports will be sent home Monday 12 December 2016

Duplicate Reports

This term, the Second Semester report will be sent home on Monday 12th December. Newborough Primary School will only be sending home ONE copy of the second semester school report per child at the end of the year. It will be the responsibility of the receiving parent to ensure that separated family members see or read the report. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pre-Primary to Year 5 Presentation Night: Save the Date: Tuesday 13th December 2016

The annual Pre-Primary to Year 5 Awards Presentation Night will be held on Tuesday 13th December at the Karrinyup Sports Hall at 6.30pm. This is a night to celebrate the highlights and achievements of the 2016 school year. Three Endeavour Awards will be presented to our Pre-primary classes while an Academic, Citizenship and Endeavour Award will be presented to each Year 1-5 class. The Fitness Medallions will also be presented by Mrs Williams. Both choirs will be performing at the Presentation Night. We look forward to your company on the night. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information. Students will need to be at Karrinyup Sports Hall no later than 6.15pm please.

In-Term Swimming – Weeks 9 and 10

In-Term Swimming is planned for Monday 5th December – Wednesday 14th December at the Craigie Leisure Centre. The In-term swimming program provides high quality swimming classes to ensure children develop essential swimming and water safety skills. Payment and Consent Forms can be found on the NPS website or can be collected from the Front Office. The cost of swimming is $50 per child and is due by Friday 25th November. Please note that internet banking must be paid by Thursday 24th November.

Please do not hesitate to contact Sharon Singleton to organise a payment plan for this excursion.

Clothing and other Special Requirements:

• Bathers (Rash shirt is recommended but not compulsory)
• Underwear and towel in a strong carry bag
• Thongs or sandals can be worn during these two weeks
• Long hair should be securely tied back
• Goggles are permitted
• Everything, including carry bag, to be named

Good Standing Recognition 2016

As recognition for exemplary behaviour both in and out of the classroom throughout 2016, students will be presented with either a Gold or Silver Good Standing certificate in Week 10 if they have had no or only one referral to the administration office in Semester 2. Students who have been referred to the administration office on more than one occasion may not have earned any Good Standing certificate for the Semester.

Students who have earned two Gold Good Standing Certificates over the year will also be recognised with a Good Standing 2016 badge in the last week of school for their outstanding efforts and behaviour in 2016. However our Good Standing Policy also states that: “Students who have only been referred to the Administration once during the course of the year may still be eligible for Outstanding Behaviour recognition on an individual basis and this will be discussed by the Administration Team and Class Teacher and take into account the students behaviour after their indiscretion and the severity of the indiscretion.” Class teachers will inform the parents of students who are not receiving a Good Standing 2016 pin this year.

We congratulate all students who have demonstrated exemplary behaviour so far this year. This is the majority of our students and we appreciate their outstanding behaviour, effort and attitude towards their school and own schooling.

Karen Tucknott
Deputy Principal

Positive Behaviour Support

We Need Your Feedback

Positive Behaviour Support

To enhance the strong behaviour processes we already have, Newborough Primary is working towards becoming a PBS school. Positive Behaviour Support (also known as PBS) is a whole school framework which focuses on promoting positive behaviour throughout the school. PBS is a consultative, collaborative, community owned and evidence based framework. It compliments existing school policies and programmes as well as suiting the specific needs of Newborough Primary. The implementation is a 3 year process as we need to ensure it is implemented with fidelity.

In order for PBS to run effectively, the PBS committee will be asking for input from teachers, parents and students. As parents, you will be able to share your thoughts and opinions in the upcoming parent survey which will be distributed this term.

We hope that all parents take advantage of this opportunity and come along on this journey with us.

If there are any parents interested in joining the PBS committee, please come and see John Worthy or Bree O’Dea.

Please be aware that meetings are every Tuesday fortnight from 3:45-4:45pm.

P&C News

Movie Night

On 18 November the P&C held the inaugural Newborough Primary Movie Night. On a beautiful Friday night almost 300 parents and kids enjoyed an evening on the grass watching an “Epic” movie on the big screen. It was an awesome community event and the P&C will be running more of these in 2017.

The Movie Night was proudly sponsored by Scarborough Rotary Club who paid for the big screen and the sound.

If anyone has any questions about the P and C I am available on 0400 791 968 or newboroughpcpres@gmail.com.

Neale McQuire
Newborough P& C President

Uniform Shop

Lost Property

As we are getting close to end of term 4 , if your child is missing a jumper it may be on the lost property rack , if these are not collected by end of term they will be donated to second hand.

Uniform Orders – 2016/2017

If you would like to Order uniforms for 2017 please email them thru by 1st December 2016 for 2016 prices.

Some items will increase in 2017.

Position Available

We are looking for a new Uniform Shop Co-ordinator as next year is my last year , please pop in or email your interest- newboroughuniforms@gmail.com.

Melissa McNally
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator

Canteen News

School Swimming

Children in Rooms 6, 11, ECC1 and ECC2 will not be able to order recess in Week 9 due to the swimming lessons.

Lunch will be available for all rooms. Room 8 and 4 will have lunch ready for 1.30pm.

Last Day For Canteen

The last day for the canteen is Friday 9th December.

The canteen will be closed in week 10.

Sippah Straws Still Available

We still have some stock of Sipahh Straws for purchase

$2 for a box of 4 straws
$40 for a box of 96 straws

Please fill in the order form by clicking on this link and send place in the canteen basket in your class room

Canteen Roster

As all ways thank you to our wonderful volunteers . To view the roster follow the link below.

Please see Patty in the canteen if you have any questions.

Kind Regards
Patty Vallini
Canteen Manager

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 (freecall) 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

Barnes Karate

Kids Club Doubleview

Working in partnership with Newborough Primary School

The services we offer are:

• Before School Care - daily 7:00am – 9:00am
• After School Care - daily 2:30pm – 6:00pm
• Vacation Care – School Holidays 7:00am to 6:00pm

For more information visit our website at:

For all enquiries please contact us on:

Doubleview.kidsclub@mulberrytree.com.au or on (08) 9244 2920

Ready Steady Go Kids

Ready Steady Go Kids - Term 4 enrolments!

Enrolments are open for Term 4 with Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest and most reputable multi-sport and exercise program for preschoolers (aged 2.5-6 years). With eight 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 the Ready Steady Go Kids website or call 1300 766 892 for more information.

Safety House

Newborough Primary School has been a proud supporter of the Safety House Program in our community for many years. We currently have 9 safety houses in our neighbourhood.

The Safety House Program is always looking for new volunteers from the local community to become a ‘Safety House’, if this interests you, please email Halijah: halijah.hyder@gmail.com for more details. FEELING UNSURE? KNOCK ON A SAFETY HOUSE DOOR!

Safety House Coordinator: Halijah Hyder

INTERESTED IN SAFETY FOR KIDS IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY?

IT’S EASY TO HELP AND YOU COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Safety House is a community based “Good Neighbour” program of volunteer householders organised by a local Safety House Coordinator. It’s easy to be a Safety House, it will cost you very little for a 3 year Working with Children Card and you could be doing something important to help protect vulnerable young children.

The program is supported by the school and the local Parents Association.

You can make a difference for kids in your local community.

WHO CAN BE A SAFETY HOUSE?

A Safety Householder must be a caring adult who is usually in or around their home during school travel times and be ready and willing to assist any child who might seek help at their door.

This is to make sure that a child in need will find someone at home if they knock on the Safety House door for help.

Your house must have easy street access to the front door, no screening walls or trees and a Safety House sign easily visible from the street. If you have a dog it should be secured behind a fence at the rear of the building or be kept under control in the house.

This is to make sure that a young child will be able to find the Safety House door easily and will not be frightened away.

Before you can be a Safety House, any eligible adult who is likely to help a child at the door must have a valid Working with Children Card. Also everyone living in the house aged fourteen and over must consent to having a continuously monitored police check which is fully paid for by Safety House. Your local Safety House Committee will help you fill out a simple Safety House WA application form.

We need to make sure that anyone who might answer the door at a Safety House has been carefully checked out.

For further information please fill in the coupon below and leave it at your local School Office or you can contact the Safety House Head Office direct by email at safety@safetyhousewa.org.au and our website is below.