23 June 2021

Newsletter Articles

Dates to Remember

Please refer to the side panel “School Calendar” section for the “live” calendar of events for information

Principal’s Introduction

Semester One Thank You Happy Holidays

Not too long to go and everyone can have a well-earned Semester break as we celebrate many achievements during terms one and two and prepare for the second half of the year. This term has been particularly difficult given the number of staff we have had on various entitled leave. There is a system wide shortage of Relief Teachers and Relief Education Assistants making it difficult to find replacements. Thank you to our loyal and hard-working relief staff who have been very obliging and helpful. Thank you parents and the school community for your understanding and support.

The year commenced a week later than planned with the COVID lockdown. This cramped an already shortened term as classes settled into the routines and learning. So many activities that were cancelled or postponed last year went ahead. This included Parent Information Nights, Year 6 Leadership Conference, Relaunch of the Newbros (Fathering Project), Year 6 Camp, Faction and Interschool Swimming Carnivals, Harmony Day, Easter Raffle, Choir at the Telethon Breakfast, the Colour Run, NAPLAN testing for Years 3 & 5, YogaZoo, full class assemblies, Round Table Lunches (Years 3, 4 &5), Ocean Net Conference for staff, Winter Sports, and much more.

Congratulations to Miss Ella Fletcher, Ms Murray’s Year 2 class and Mr Thomas Scoulidis who will shortly complete their third School Experience practice very successfully. We have some terrific young teachers coming through.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a most successful semester and wish you a very safe, restful and enjoyable holiday. We have so much to look forward to when school resumes for students on Tuesday 20th July. (Staff have a School Development Day on Monday 19th July)

COVID Update

Last weekend the Premier announced that Western Australia will now enter Phase 5 for the COVID Response in August, slightly delayed after recent COVID outbreaks in NSW and Victoria. This means that the 2 square metre rule will be relaxed and surface cleaning return to regular routines. The Health Department recommend that physical distancing of 1.5 metres between adults should be maintained, where possible.

P&C Day

The first Friday of Term 3, 23rd July is P&C Day. Newborough PS is very fortunate to have such a vibrant and supportive P&C who make our school an exceptional place for students to learn, teachers and staff to teach and for everyone to engage a local community. The staff and I sincerely thank all members of the P&C for all the great work and support you provide the school. You are truly amazing. The P&C have a wonderful leadership committee with Wes Gregory as President, Carly Fowkes as Secretary, Jacob Martin as Treasurer and the Executive Team Jackie Stott, Rebecca Brown, Laurie McCullum and Chenoa Walsh.

I encourage all parents and community members to get behind our P&C. There is such a broad range of activities and areas you can help with. It doesn’t mean you need to attend all the meetings or be involved in everything. Many hands make light work and of course there is a great deal of belonging and pleasure helping out.

The P&C also support many projects including the Canteen, Uniform Shop, Booklist, Bookclub, Matilda the Musical, Year 6 Graduation and camp, Mathletics, Home Readers, Music Marimbas, welcome morning teas and end of year celebration, school discos, Easter Raffle, Shade Sales, Parent Class Representatives, Entertainment Book and big item for 2021 the refurbishment of the Nature Playground.

It’s really hard to imagine what our school would be like without our wonderful P&C.

Facilities Survey

Newborough Primary School values the feedback from students, staff, parents/carers and school community members about the school's buildings and grounds facilities. The purpose of this survey is to gauge the school community’s ideas and thoughts on current facilities and to be able to plan and advocate for improvements to meet the current (Short Term) and future (Long Term) needs of the school aligned to Our Vision, Our Purpose and Values (Business Plan 2021-2024).

The information gathered will be analysed by the School Board's 'Facilities Sub Committee and added to the information already available to the school. The Committee will prioritise and make recommendations to the Board and Principal for future improvements.

A link will be sent home to all parents via email. You can also access the survey from the link below or QR code.. The Facilities Committee have not set a closing date. The committee will meet early in term three to discuss and analyse results so if you can complete this by the start of term three that would be much appreciated.

Reporting To Parents

Teachers will issue reports to parents and guardians on, Monday 28th June. Take the time to carefully read the instructions to help with interpretation of grades. Please make contact with your child’s teacher if you wish to have an interview or clarify aspects of the report. Please ensure that you save your child’s report for future reference.

John Worthy
Principal

TERM DATES

2021

School Directory

Deputy News

GIFTED AND TALENTED: Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC)

ASSESSMENT OF YEAR 4 STUDENTS FOR THE PEAC PROGRAM

The PEAC Program provides part time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6. PEAC offers a range of courses that provide identified students with work that is intellectually challenging. All students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program.

Testing at Newborough Primary School will occur on Week 3, 2Nd August – 6th August. Year 4 Parents will be provided more information closer to the time.

The scores from the test will be used in the selection of students for PEAC courses and extension programs during 2022 to 2023 and also to inform educational provision in schools.

If you do not wish your child to be included in the PEAC assessment please notify the school in writing by Wednesday, 28th July 2021.

2022 Kindergarten Enrolments Open

Applications Close Friday 23 July 2021

Applications are now open for our 2022 Kindergarten program at Newborough Primary School.

Children born between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018 will be eligible to start Kindy next year and applications should be made before Friday, 23 July 2021.

If you have a child or know a neighbour who has a child with a birthday between these dates, please complete an Application for Enrolment before Friday 23rd July this year.

To make an application to attend Newborough Primary, please complete an “Application for Enrolment form”, this can be downloaded from our website: or picked up at our school office.

When returning the application form please bring with you originals: -

• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Current Australian Immunisation Register Statement - Must say ‘Up To Date’ and dated within the last 3 months)
• Current Proof of Residential Residence – 1 document from list below
  o City of Stirling Rates - – dated within the last 3 months
  o Electricity & Gas Account (eg Synergy, Alinta Gas or Water Corp) - dated within the last 3 months
  o Signed Rental Agreement – Must show both parties Signatures
• Visa Documentation for Child and Parent (if applicable)
• Family Court Orders (if applicable)

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.

2021 Student Diaries Available

We have a limited number of student diaries available from our school office for $10. If you would like a school diary, please make payment via direct deposit (see details below). Please email proof of payment to newborough.ps@education.wa.edu.au. Once payment has cleared we will deliver to your child’s teacher.

Newborough Primary School
BSB: 016 350
Account: 3408 71304

Absentees

Just a friendly reminder that if your child will be absent, please contact the School directly either by:

SMS: 0409 088 585 (preferred method)
Email: Newborough.ps.absentee@education.wa.edu.au
Phone: 9446 1025

Please include only the student’s name and room number, reason for absence and the date in any messages – the use of apostrophes, a colon or emoji results in the school receiving a blank message, and we are unable to accurately update your child’s record.

For Example: “John Doe Room 13 absent 1/2/2021 sick with flu”.

Thank You
Administration Staff

Music News

UPCOMING CHOIR PERFORMANCE – Friday 2 July 2021

The Years 4-6 Performance Choir will be performing at Room 14’s NAIDOC Assembly on Friday 2nd July 2021 in the undercover area.

Indigenous songwriter Archie Roach composed ‘The Colour of Your Jumper’ in 1993. The song was inspired by AFL legend Nicky Winmar, a young West Australian, who is proud of his heritage and people, and who made it as an elite sportsman.

His statue stands proudly outside OPTUS stadium. The message is strong – be proud and true to who you are and what you can achieve.

ARTISTS NEEDED

Honour Certificates

Term 2 - Week 9 – Friday 18 June

P&C News

Canteen News

Term 2 Menu

Canteen Open

Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays

Volunteers

Thank you to the parents and grandparents who have already given their time to help the Canteen so far this year. We are encouraging volunteers via the Parent Reps. Please keep an eye out from your Parent Rep advising of your classroom’s turn.

Even if it’s not your classroom’s turn to assist, we are always happy for any time you can spare. Below is a link to the Volunteer Roster. Although a busy environment, it’s a supportive and friendly one. If you’re thinking of volunteering and have any questions, please feel free to pop in Monday/Wednesday/Friday or e-mail me at newborough.canteen.manager1@gmail.com.

Regards
Amanda

Uniform Shop News

If you have some spare time on Tuesday mornings we would welcome your help in the uniform shop Your valuable time is greatly appreciated

UNIFORM SHOP Hours

Tuesdays 8:15-8:45am.

ORDERS

Uniform ordering can be made via QuickCliq (if you know the size). The cut off time is Mondays at 6pm to receive by Wednesday of the same week. Any orders after Monday at 6pm will be processed the following week.

Birthday Cakes/Gifts for Students

A reminder that we are not allowing the sharing of birthday cakes, presents etc. for birthdays or other celebrations due to the COVID restrictions. It remains too risky.

PICKING UP YOUR CHILD DURING THE DAY

If your child needs to be collected from school during school hours (eg. attending an appointment or leaving early), can you please email the school at newborough.ps.absentee@education.wa.edu.au and your child’s class teacher ahead of time (the day before or in the morning would be great). Please include a reason for early pick up and the approximate time you will be here. This will help with coordinating your child to be waiting at the office when you arrive and lessen your wait time.

Community News

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