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N E W S L E T T E R D A T E V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

Proudly an Independent Public School

BOORAGOON PRIMARY SCHOOL 10 Clements Road

BOORAGOON 6154 Phone: 6274 1800

http://www.booragoonps.wa.edu.au/

7 November 2019 NEWSLETTER Number 17

UNIFORM SUPPLIES

Uniform Concepts 30 Kembla Way

WILLETTON 6155 (Next door to Campion Book Supplies)

Phone: 9270 4669 https://nellgray.com.au

School Canteen

The School Canteen is open for morning recess and lunch every

Wed, Thu and Fri. Online ordering ONLY available

Mon and Tue https://quickcliq.com.au/

School Banking

Every Thursday 8.15am in Room 6

SCHOOL SECURITY: We would appreciate if you

could use either of the following numbers to report any security

issues at our school: 9264 4771 or 1800 177 777

PLEASE INFORM THE SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF IF YOUR CHILD/REN

WILL NOT BE RETURNING IN 2020

A word or two about class organisation for 2020 The staff and I are beginning to make decisions regarding 2020 school organisa-tion and class placements. Societally, the world is a constantly changing and nowhere is this more noticeable than in schools. Parents are much more involved in their children’s lives than they were even 20 years ago, and this can give rise to tensions as some parents seek to orchestrate elements of their children’s lives that previously were left to evolve more naturally. For instance, parent-organised ‘play dates’ were practically unheard of in days gone by. It’s interesting that anxiety in children has risen in parallel with these changes. One area some parents would like more control over is class placements. While some 95% of parents make a judgement to trust decisions regarding the classes their child/ren will be in the following year, a small minority are disproportionately vocal. Factors we take into account when creating balanced classes are: students’ academic level, behaviour, work ethic, attitude, gender and special needs. Devel-oping classes is the professional role of teachers. The children’s current teacher/s formulate the next year’s classes, because they know each child’s learning and social needs best. Parent input will be considered in excep-tional circumstances, via a written request to the Principal (where appropriate, with evidence). Letters to, or lobbying of teachers will not influence class place-ments. The following do not comprise exceptional circumstances:

Preference for a particular teacher (eg, because he/she taught an older sibling)

A child’s preferred teacher (or non-preferred teacher)

Placing a child in a class with their current friends

Not wishing a child to be placed in a split class

Meeting different people and forming new friendships is a fact of life and we need to support children through change rather than shield them from it.

Deputy Principal arrangement 2020 Mrs Casas will be on Long Service Leave for the duration of 2020. We recently conducted a merit selection process to backfill her position, and the successful applicant was Mrs Dianne Abernethy. Mrs Abernethy will be known to many of you, because she was Acting Deputy Principal here in 2015. She has a great deal of experience in the role, having managed Student Service in several schools.

Barb Horan

Principal’s News

Term 4

Week 4

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Upcoming Events

Week 4 Fri 8 Nov *8.45am Assembly - Room 2 *EDU Dance Week 5 Mon 11 Nov to Fri 15 Nov *In-term swimming - PP, Years 1 & 2 Wed 13 Nov *Spring Party - Kindy Blue & Gold Thu 14 Nov *EDU Dance Fri 15 Nov *EDU Dance Sat 16 Nov *BODs Billy Kart Building

Week 6 Mon 18 Nov to Fri 22 Nov *In-term swimming - PP, Years 1 & 2 Wed 20 Nov *Kindy 2020 Orientation *Beginners String Workshop Thu 21 Nov *EDU Dance Fri 22 Nov *8.45am Assembly - Pre Primary *EDU Dance *6.30pm BODs Volleyball Tournament Week 7 Mon 25 Nov *7pm P&C meeting Thu 28 Nov *EDU Dance *PP-Yr 1 transition *3pm Library’s last afternoon borrowing Fri 29 Nov *Yr 3s Constable Care Safety School excursion

Congratulations to the following students who

received Honour Certificates at recent assemblies:

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Sophie P Amelia H Evie S Hussein A Oscar R Campbell D Dex D Angus B Ainsleigh C Lance C Layla S Ivy D Jamie W Bailey C Alex M Tia F Isabella C-G Indigo H

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Excursion Recounts On Wednesday the 23rd of October we

went to Kalamunda History Village and all

the Year Ones went to learn about the olden

days. When we arrived at Kalamunda

History Village we ate recess. Then we got

into groups. Firstly we went into

McCulloughs Cottage which was built in

1925 and eight people lived in the house.

When we went inside there was no TV, no

electricity and no light. Next we went into

the parents room and we saw a big cup it

was called a wee pot and the boys job was

to empty it every morning. Secondly we did

some ironing and washing. Then we went

to see a shed with a man in it that made

metal tools. He was called a Black Smith.

Next we went to make dollypegs and my

one was a super hero. After that we went to

the Post Office and we saw typewriters and

olden day telephones. Then we went to the

school and the desks were made with wood.

Finally we went to Stirk Park to eat lunch.

Ian K, Room 4

Last Wednesday the 23rd of October all the

Year Ones went on an excursion to

Kalamunda History Village to learn about

the olden days. When we got to school we

hopped on the bus. My mum came too.

When we got off the bus we listened to all

the rules. Next we had recess and I had a

milky way and some Anzac cookies. First we

got into groups, my mum was with Addy’s

mum’s group. After that we went to the

McCulloughs Cottage and saw how they

lived. Their living room had no TV because

there was no electricity. Then we saw the

girls room which was very small. There was

no toilet so they used a Gazundat which

was a wee pot. The parents room was very

fancy. It had a cot for the baby. Next we saw

the outside room where the boys slept. Then

we went to do the washing and ironing.

The irons were very heavy and the washing

was quite hard. Next we saw the Blacksmith

and he made everything that was made of

metal like horseshoes and irons. At

lunchtime we went to Stirk Park to have

lunch. I wish I could go again.

Billie B, Room 4

On Wednesday 23rd of October, Rooms 4, 3

and 2 went to Kalamunda History Village.

First we went to the bus and it took us

about an hour to get there. When we got

there the first thing we did was go to the

fruit grader. To make the grader work we

had to shout “Go Lightning go”. The grader

made the fruit go from smallest to biggest.

After that my group went to the Post Office.

We got to play with the typewriters and

phones. Next we went to washing and

ironing and a few people started on ironing

and some people started on washing. I

started on washing and when I finished you

needed to get the dolly pegs and put the

washing on the washing line. After that we

went to the peg dolls and the girls made a

girl peg doll and the boys made a super

hero peg doll. Then we went to the Black

Smith and he was in charge of all of the

metal work and making tools and horse-

shoes. Lastly we got to play the olden day

games and games we got to play were go-

ing on the fire truck and a wooden acrobat.

Then we went to Stirk Park and had lunch

and a little play and then went back to

school. I wish I could learn more history.

Austin K, Room 4

Kalamunda History Village Year 1’s

On Wednesday the 23rd October our Year One students visited the Kalamunda History Village to learn more about life in the ‘Olden Days’. We experienced life in the past by taking part in a number of organised activities run by volunteers. Some of the activities involved playing old fashioned games, making peg dolls, washing with a scrubbing board and mangle, visiting the blacksmith’s and going to the school for a brief lesson. We had a wonderful fun filled day of learning.

Many thanks to our parent volunteers who helped supervise on the day.

Kalamunda History Village Year 1’s

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

On Tuesday and Wednesday last week, over 50 students from Booragoon attended the Interschool Athletics Carnival. We did well in all our team games. Thanks to our early morning training sessions with Winning Edge, we got some great results in the sprints and relays. There was a good atmosphere on the day and everyone tried their best. The jumps and throws were challenging, but we got some good results in the end. A special thanks to all the parents for their support and to Mr Godwin and Mr Marston for setting everything up on both days. Overall, we came third in Division B, but we managed to win the Meritorious Shield based on our school’s size. Tayla & Alex (Rm 12)

I thought it was super fun and I am proud of what I achieved. Rachel D

Interschool was really fun and I enjoyed cheering on my friends. Isabel V

It was awesome and every year has been great, but this year in particular was fan-tastic because we won the handicap trophy. Locky S

To me, it felt great because it was my first time at an interschool and I had so much fun playing with my friends and cheering them on in their event. Angus H

This year interschool was really fun. My favourite event was doing the relay with my friends. Kobe F

When I went to interschool for the third time, I felt pride. Pride in me and in my school. But I also felt nervous. After each race I felt less and less nervous as I reminded myself I knew I could do it. You see, it’s then hope that drives you past that line because if you give up and think negatively, you don’t do your best effort. Andrew R

Amazing experience! I love competing and making friends. Darcy B

Interschool was the best for me and my mates because we won! I enjoyed doing my team games as well. Sophie C

It was a great day and the races were exciting to watch. Seth S-H

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