From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Clifton Hills Invited to State Finals: Last Sunday, two teams of Year 4, 5 and 6 students and their coaches, Mr Fletcher and Ms Gabriel, went to Armadale Senior High School to compete in the FIRST Lego League regional tournament which is a worldwide STEM competition for students aged 9 to16 years. Congratulations to both teams who demonstrated superior team work and represented our school with pride. The judges were very impressed with our students and announced the boys team as the invitees to the state finals. After the event, they realised their mistake and contacted Mr Fletcher to correct the error. Well done to our girls’ team, “Space Mates” who will be representing our school at these finals on 16 December. We wish you well and hope you have a lot of fun!

TOMs Offered to Years 4 to 6 in 2020: This year a number of students engaged in training their minds to be creative and innovative to solve problems in a performance forum. TOMs (Tournament Of The Minds) is a program designed to encourage students to work collaboratively to solve a problem in a, ‘time bound’ situation. To ensure we provide opportunities for our students to engage in higher order thinking and challenge them we are offering this program next year. Mrs Ritchie will be working with students that have been selected for 70 minutes every week, with the intention students will participate in the TOMs competition late in Term 3. To be involved students were asked to self-nominate then get their teacher to endorse their expression of interest. The program has a limited number of participants as we can only enter three teams of seven students into the competitions. Highest Number of Parent Volunteers Acknowledged: On Thursday, we held our, ‘Thank You’ morning tea for all the parents, caregivers and grandparents who have volunteered in our classrooms this year. We had over 60 people confirm their attendance to this event. To all the parents and caregivers who were unable to come due to other commitments, THANK YOU! Your involvement in your child’s education is the most valuable use of your time. We appreciate you support and look forward to working with you again in 2020. Dangerous Carpark Behaviour: Thank you to the many parents who respect the City of Armadale parking laws and adhere to their requirements. Thank you also to the parents who use the Butler Pass Carpark in a safe manner. Unfortunately, we have some parents and caregivers using the staff carpark again. Staff have had a couple of near misses as children are running behind cars unsupervised. The carpark is becoming congested as it was not designed for you to use a drop off and pick up zone and we have Child Care buses collecting children for the Early Childhood area of our school. Please, refrain from this unsafe behaviour. Good Standing: Our Behaviour and Engagement policy has a requirement that students who achieve less than 85% attendance cannot attend end of term rewards

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

6 December 2019 Newsletter No. 18

Assembly: Friday 1 3 December End of Year Book Awards

Clothing Pool: THURSDAY 1 2 December 1.00pm to 2.50pm This week only!

School Banking: Fridays 8.10am—8.30am

School Times: 8. 30am—2.40pm Monday to Friday

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Our new phone number 9234 7800

Year 6 Graduation Ceremony and Dinner-Wednesday 11 December 6.00pm

Last Day for Students—Thursday 19 December

All medications MUST be collected on the last day of school.

Term Dates 2019

Term 1 Mon 4 Feb - Fri 12 April

Term 2 Tues 30 April - Fri 5 July

Term 3 Mon 22 July - Fri 27 Sept

Term 4 Wed 16 Oct -Thurs 19 Dec

UPCOMING EVENTS

Week 9 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec.

Principal’s Lunch Junior Year 6 Graduation Rehearsal—Kindergarten Christmas Concert 10.00 am—Talent Show Rehearsal—Year 6 Graduation and dinner 6.00 pm Requirement List collection from Parent Centre 1.00 pm to 2.50 pm—Principal’s Lunch Senior End of Year Book Award Assembly 8.45 am—Talent Show 1.40 pm

Week 10 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

17 Dec. 18 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec.

Reports go home (all classes, except Room 1B)—Kindergarten Reward Day Room 1B Reports go home—Year 6 Reward Day Newsletter—Last day for Students SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY—STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Friday Monday

31 Jan. 3 Feb

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020 Requirement List collection from Parent Centre 9.00 am to 11.00 am—Clothing Pool open 9.00 am to 11.00 am—Class lists go up 3.00 pm. Students return to school

ENROLMENTS

Due to an increase in enrolment requests, we now

have some places available for Kindergarten in 2020.

If you are interested in enrolling, or know someone

who is, please contact the office ASAP on 9234 7800

or cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au. Do not delay,

as spaces are limited!

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

as they have lost their good standing. There are exceptions, if your child has been unwell, if you are unsure about this please contact the class teacher to see where your child/ children’s attendance is currently. How to Win a Scooter: Our final 2019 assembly is on Friday, 13 December and we will see two lucky students win a Scooter! To win, students need to place their ‘CHIPS’ in the faction boxes in the undercover area. Two CHIPS will be drawn at the last assembly. CHIPS are earned by the students for demonstrating the CHIPS values of Courtesy, Honesty, Integrity, Perseverance and Success. The Scooters have been kindly donated by local member of Parliament, Matthew Swinbourn. Good luck eve-ryone!

Mrs Patricia Joss Principal

Faction Scores

Final scores will be announced at the Book Award Assembly!

REQUIREMENT LIST COLLECTIONS Collect your pre-packaged Requirement List items from the CHPS Parent Centre on either of the following dates: Thursday 12 December 2019 from 1.00pm-2.50pm or Friday 31 January 2020 from 9.00 am-11.00 am. All thanks to our P&C Association!

SIZZLING SCIENCE SNIPPET

Room 6 has been busy exploring how we can physically change different materials. We discovered that we can bend, twist and stretch some materials to change their appearance. We also conducted an interesting experiment using warm water to melt M&Ms. You will be amazed at what we discovered! We wrote a procedure so that you can try it at home! Rainbow M&Ms: You will need, M&Ms, warm water, a white plate and an adult to help you. Firstly arrange the M&Ms into a circle in the middle of a plate. Be sure to make sure the M&Ms are not touching. Secondly, collect some warm water from the tap and pour a thin layer of water onto the plate. You should have just enough water to cover the bottom of the plate. Thirdly, watch closely to see what happens. Be very careful not to bump the plate!

Term Dates 2020

Term 1 Monday 3 February—Thursday 9 April *School Development Day Friday 28 February*

Term 2 Wednesday 29 April—Friday 3 July

Term 3 Monday 20 July—Friday 25 September

Term 4 Tuesday 13 October—Thursday 17 December

FROM THE DEPUTIES-Councillor Report Week 7 - On Friday, 22 November the Year 6 students had their Big Day Out 3. They went to HBF Stadium for the day and also went next door and did sport activities. After, they went on inflatables and diving towers. On Wednesday, 27 November the Year 6’s started their Graduation practise with Ms Baile and Mr Fletcher. The Peer Mediators will also start their Pixie Post mailing. There will be a reminder everyday for who is on mailing duties. Teachers will also remind students how to write and send their mail off. Q: What do Elf’s learn in school? A: The Elfabet! From Mia T and Rose Week 8 - On Tuesday, 3 December all of the Year 6 students who were going to Kelmscott Senior High School had their transition day. They all got their timetables and a map of the school, they also got to try out some classes. Then on Thursday, 5 December the school held a parent morning tea to thank parents and guardians for their help in the school. On Friday, 6 December we have our amazing Senior Choir singing at the Carols by Candlelight in Armadale. They have been working very hard for the last four weeks with their amazing teacher, Mrs Jones. Q: What is everywhere but you can’t see it? A: Air! By Mia C and Jacinta

CHAPLAIN’S CHAT-Rearview Mirror or Windscreen?

Yes, I know I am stating the obvious, but Christmas has nearly arrived. It’s a time to take a break from the everyday, to sit back and relax for a while without guilt or hesitation. It’s a time to do things which replenish our energy, our emotions and our spirit. It’s also a time to count our blessings, to mourn our losses, and to look ahead. Christmas gives us the opportunity to stop and reflect on our year. It’s kind of like looking in the rearview mirror whilst driving – we see where we have been. This is important personal reflection, however, if we only look to the past, then we are bound to crash into what is in front of us. Looking forward through the windscreen is also important as it shows us the future which lies ahead. Using both the rearview mirror and the windscreen helps us see life in a more balanced way. So, remember to look back and forward this Christmas whilst you relax your body, reflect on the important things, and renew your spirit. Christmas blessings to you all, Mr C (Chaplain)

P&C NEWS A big Thank you to all our P&C members and volunteers for all the hard work and support this year! The P&C cannot operate without parent and citizen support and we hope to see some new faces in 2020! Please remember all Canteen accounts need to be paid in full by Monday, 16 December. No account sales will be accepted in Week 10. The Canteen now accepts card payments! End of term specials for Thursday, 19 December will be coming home next week. Pre-orders only will be available for this day and the regular Canteen menu will not be available. Clothing Pool The Clothing Pool will be closed next Tuesday, 10 December and will open instead on Thursday, 12 December 1.00 pm to 2.50 pm. We have been advised from our supplier that our size 6 polos will not arrive for the 12 December. We will be contacting each order and advising of a new collection date for those students affected. Requirement List A reminder that credit card payments for the school requirement lists will be processed on Wednesday, 11 December. Pick up will be in the Parents Centre on Thursday, 12 December between 1.00 pm to 2.50 pm or Friday, 31 January 9.00 am to 11.00 am.

THANK YOU

Thank you very much to all our families for supporting our back pack drive for Parkerville Child and Youth Care. Your generosity has ensured that 62 children will receive a backpack full of essential items when they need them the most. Mrs O'Donoghue would have been incredibly touched by all your support and compassion. We are so lucky to be part of such a thoughtful and caring community. Thank you all ever so much!

Clifton Hills Primary School 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott W.A 6111 T: (08) 9234 7800 W: Cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au E: cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au

SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS Our contact details are;

Phone: 9234 7800 Address: 1 Butler Pass, Kelmscott WA

6111 Email:

cliftonhills.ps@education.wa.edu.au Website: cliftonhillsps.wa.edu.au School Times: Monday to Friday -

8.30am to 2.40pm

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE-CLIFTON CHAOS AND SPACE MATES

On Sunday, 1 December, two teams of Year 4, 5 and 6 students and their coaches, Mr Fletcher and

Ms Gabriel, went to Armadale Senior High School to compete in the ‘FIRST Lego League’ regional

tournament. It is a worldwide STEM competition for students aged 9-16 years. ‘Clifton Chaos’ and the

‘Space Mates’ presented their projects, which look at problems in our local community, to a panel of

judges. They also competed in robot games where they used coding to complete missions. The students

did a fantastic job of representing our school and the Space Mates were successful in winning the

Presentation Award for their amazing project presentation. The Space Mates have also been invited to

compete at the national tournament at Curtin University. We all wish them good luck when they compete

again on Saturday, 14 December!