23 November 2017 Edition #20

Kookaburra Chronicles

TA9 Grammar Boot Camp

What a fabulous term we have had in TA9. Children are really working hard in order to master

those crucial literacy and numeracy skills. I have been very impressed with the level of maturity

and fantastic work ethic shown by many students in the class. We have had several “special

activities” this term in order to ensure student engagement in learning activities. The class has

been highly motivated and very well behaved. Well done boys and girls. This week we

participated in a Grammar Boot Camp where we were revising common, proper and pronouns

as well as learning about using past, present and future tense of verbs. It was a fun morning

and really helped revise some essential skills. - Mrs Knox

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Dear Parents and Caregivers

Parenting

In my role I’m in the position to view others parenting approaches and how these have evolved in my 30 years in education. There is a saying that I think we need to keep in mind at all times that says; “Prepare your child for the path not the path for your child”.

Whenever as a parent or as a principal I see a child fail, have an interpersonal dispute or just have a bad day, I see this as a positive thing as it promotes self-reflection/ learning and resilience. I am mindful not to fix the child’s issue but to suggest strategies to come to a resolution. I feel that some parents are stealing these invaluable learning experiences from their children and the end result will be a very brittle individual unable to cope with the rigours of every-day life.

ICT

Children should not have Snap-Chat. Do not allow your child to have Snap-Chat. Should you breach Snap-Chat rules of a minimum age of 13 and allow your child to have Snap –Chat, don’t expect the school to waste valuable time and resources sorting out the impending fiasco that will undoubtedly follow. We can’t be expected to resolve issues of your own doing and in an environment in which we have no control.

Enrolments

We are experiences unprecedented demand for places in our classes for 2018 and have waiting lists in place. I think South Padbury is a great school and if my daughters were school aged they’d be here in a flash. However, I know that we’re not for everyone and if we’re not for you that’s also fine – there are many other schools in the area that may better suit your needs and expectations. If this is the case, I implore you to be true to your convictions and make way for others who’ll make the most of the opportunities South Padbury offers.

2018

Kindy A: Mrs Gray, Kindy B: Mrs Sumaya Race, PP1- Mrs Nowers, PP1: Miss Rafty (Semester 1) Mrs McCubbin (Semester 2) & Mrs White, Year 1: Miss Bishop and Miss Mizen, Year 2: Mrs Wasley and Mrs Jones, Year 3: Mr Barnett and Miss Donnelly, Year 4: Mrs Knox and Mrs Williams, Year 5: Mr Simmonds and Mrs Tye, Year 6: Miss Booker, ECE DOTT relief: Mrs Perrie, JP Health/Protective Behaviours: Mrs Gilchrist, Music: Mrs Pollard, Physical Education: Mrs Wiener and Protective Behaviours/Extension and Year 3 (1 day a week): Mr Dillon, Indonesian: Mrs Ridout.

Mr Dillon will be taking Long Service Leave for the first 14 weeks of the year and his replacement is TBA.

Mr Jones will not have a class in 2018 but will relieve teachers to meet with the school psychologist, parents and me for case conferences on Mondays.

I won’t have a teaching role next year and will commit this time to extra support in the two Pre-Primary classes.

Class Placements

Over the past 5 years, we’ve carefully selected staff with differing skills sets so that we can go some way towards meeting the needs of all of our students. Each year level has two classes (except for Year 6), and these two teach-ers are selected to compliment, support and collaborate so that all students receive the same curriculum diet. How-ever, all teachers are different and having the double stream means that I can match individual student needs to the unique skills sets of our teachers.

Throughout this year I have been placing students with teachers for 2018 and have put a lot of time, effort and ener-gy into the process in collaboration with teachers. I’m really confident that the right students are with the right teach-ers and we’re in for an almighty 2018.

David Knox

PRINCIPAL

CLASS ASSEMBLY— YR1/TA2

The next assembly will be held on Friday

10 November and will be conducted by our

Year 1 students in TA2. The assembly will

commence at 8:45 am in the undercover

area.

A huge thank you to all our families who have paid School and P&C Contributions which go towards

enhancing your children's education.

Please do not pay any contributions for 2018 until next year. If you are unsure of your balance please

check with the front office before making a payment.

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Notes went home with current Year 4 and Year 5 students on Tuesday for our In Term Program in 2018. Due to swimming being in Week 2 of 2018, we will be requesting payment this term from 21 November up until 8 December.

Payment can be made via the Qkr app or with cash at the front office. All enrolment forms need to be returned to the front office and payments made by Thursday 7 December.

Foodbank Christmas Appeal

Year 5 & 6 Beach Swimming Lessons 2018

Reminder from Kapture Photography

We have been advised by Kapture Photography that any Year 6 special photos taken this year will be removed from their website at the close of Term 4. This is your last chance to view and purchase these photographs. Please visit www.kapture.com.au and access the gallery using our school code; X7ACUR.

This code can also be used to purchase class or individual photographs should you have not ordered earlier in the year.

Voluntary School Contributions

Food Relief in Australia

The demand for food relief throughout Australia is rising, and sadly almost 30% of

food relief recipients in Australia each year are children.

As parents we all worry about how our children will grow and develop. For families affected by food insecurity, it can seriously impact on child development outcomes - hindering academic ability and influencing long-term health issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

This year South Padbury is proud to support the Foodbank Christmas Appeal. Families that wish to participate are invited to donate non-perishable goods in collection boxes located in the office/reception area and in the pre-primary classrooms. All donations make a difference (and it’s a great opportunity to clear out your pantry before Christmas too).

Donation suggestions include: meals in a can; pasta; rice; evaporated and long-life milk; canned fruit, meat and vegetables; tinned fish; soft tacos and wraps; baked beans; baby food and formula. All donations must be unopened, and in-date.

More infomation on food insecurity can be found here: https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/food-insecurity-australia-what-it-who-experiences-it.

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We have a huge amount of items in our

lost property in the undercover area.

If your child is missing any items such as

uniforms, shoes, towels, hats, drink

bottles, lunch boxes etc please check the

undercover area.

Any items that are not claimed by Friday 1

December will be removed from the

undercover area. Any uniforms that are

not claimed or labelled will be washed and

donated to our Uniform Shop.

Lost Property items removed from 1 December 2017

NOTES HOME

AND OR SENT VIA FLEXIBUZZ

* Readers Rescue

* Year 3 TA6/7 Scitech Excursion

* Swimming Lessons Year 5 /6 2018

Contact Information: 56 Warburton Avenue PADBURY WA 6025 Phone: 08 9307 5833 Email: southpadbury.ps@education.wa.edu.au www.southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au Police Communications: 131 444 Education Security: 9264 4771 or 9264 4632

Dates to put in your diary….

Friday 10 November TA2/YR1 Assembly

Friday 17 November PP2 Assembly

Friday 17 November Last day to borrow library books

Tuesday 21 November KA Messy Mud Day

Wednesday 22 November P&C Meeting 7pm in the staffroom

Friday 24 November PP1 Assembly

Friday 24 November KB Messy Mud Day

Friday 24 November P&C School Disco

P&C News

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The last school disco for the year will be on Friday 24 November. The theme (chosen by the Year 6's) is the awesome 80's. So dig out your old neon and leg warmers - big hair too if you're brave!

Thank you to all our Class Reps, who ensure that we have volunteers in the Canteen every week. A huge thank you to those lovely volunteers to give up their valuable time to distribute lunch orders and sell ice creams. What a wonderful school community we have, where all classes contribute their time and effort equally. The children (and the P&C) appreciate everything our gorgeous parents do, and the children LOVE seeing their parents involved in the school.

The next P&C meeting will be on Wednesday 22 November at 7pm in the Staff room.

southpadburyps@gmail.com

FINAL DISCO FOR 2017 FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Theme - Awesome 80’s

Tickets $5 includes drink & icy pole - (no food at this disco)

Tickets on sale Week 7 in the banking room before school

Monday 20 to Thursday 23 ONLY - No Late sales - No Door sales

Throughout the year we distribute a range of advertising on behalf of various companies and

organisations including children’s activities and sporting programs, some which run here after school.

South Padbury in no way endorses any of these programs, events or activities. Parents and Carers

should make their own assessment on the merits of each event or activity.

Newsletter Advertising & Flyer Distribution

P&C School Disco