From The Principals

A very big welcome to all our new staff, families and students. We hope you enjoy your time at

Endeavour.

Issue 1 7th February 2019

From the Pen of the Principals

Primary School Dear Endeavour Schools’ Community,

I would like to offer a warm welcome to the 2019 school year to all of our students and their families.

The commitment from staff to ensure a smooth start to the year must be acknowledged as they have put in many hours in preparing new programs, establishing class learning environments and reviewing student data to ensure we cater for the learning needs of all. The foundations of a successful education are built on a strong, respectful partnership involving the student, teacher and parents / carers. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher to discuss any queries or concerns.

We have a number of new staff commencing with us this year and I would like to officially welcome them– Miss Overing in Room EC4, Mrs Nielsen in Room 5, Mrs Reeve in Room 12, Mrs G Hamill in Room 13, Mr Traine in Room 24, Ms Enright in Room 21 and Mrs Smith in Room 11. I would also like to welcome back Ms Gallop in Room EC2, who is returning from a period of leave.

New School Times

As was communicated last year, in 2019 the school will have new starting and finishing times. The school day officially starts at 8:35am, with doors opening at 8:25am. Each day the school day will end at 2:45pm (i.e. no early close). If students and families arrive prior to 8:25am we ask that you remain in the undercover area until class doors officially open.

On Site School Care Provision

Last year the school undertook a process to identify a possible provider to be able to offer a before and after school care service on site. The nominated company will be in contact with the school community in the coming weeks to outline information associated with it. It is proposed that this service will commence from the start of Term 2, 2019.

ECE Playground

The next stage of the ECE playground upgrade is scheduled to commence on 25th February 2019. This series of works will see an additional nature play area developed in the north-west corner of the playground. As a result, a portion of the playground area will be cordoned off to allow the work to occur in a safe manner. I would like to thank the P&C Association and wider community for all the support in assisting us to raise funds to achieve this.

This year promises to be an exciting one, so please keep an

eye out for upcoming events in our school newsletter!

Chris Burgess - Principal

Education Support Centre

Dear Parents and Caregivers, We welcome everyone back to school for 2019 and hope you are ready for a very exciting year and that you have all had a relaxing holiday break. It has been wonderful to see all the happy faces and excited voices returning after the holidays (both staff, students and parents). Our staff have been working very hard over the past weeks preparing for new groups of students, planning for all the learning areas and working together with their year level colleagues in preparing for whole school activities. I’d like officially to welcome all our new staff to Endeavour for 2019 – Ms Macukat in Room 19, Mrs Fairhead in Room 16, Mrs Baydar who will be teaching the Health curriculum across the classes, Miss Spaanderman and Mr Dodd in Room 16 as well as Miss Moodie in Room 6, Mrs Cliffe in EC6 and Mrs Reid in EC6, Room 19 and Room 23 – we are so glad that you are working with us this year and we are sure you’ll get a very friendly welcome from everyone at our Schools. As we begin the school year here are a few reminders and some important information for all our families; Health Forms and Computer Use Agreements – You will have received these forms on the first day of school this year and we ask that you send them back as soon as possible please. These forms provide us with the information we need to ensure your child’s health and safety at school every day. The parent and student signed Computer Use Agreement is required by each student before they are able to access our computers and iPads so please get them in as soon as you can so that our digital technology lessons can begin for the year. School Bus applications – if you live within the Endeavour ESC bus zone and you’d like your child to catch the School Bus then now is the time to apply! You will need to apply on-line with School Bus Services at https://www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au It takes about 2-3 weeks for applications to be assessed so now is a great time to apply if you are interested. If you require any more information or assistance please let us know in the office or give us a call on 9524 5000. Hydro lessons – Room 9 will be our first class attending Hydrotherapy lessons at StateSwim in Secret Harbour this term, starting next week and running all the way through to Week 9. Due to the size of our classes this year we will be having 2 swimming teachers for each lesson which will ensure that students get more focused instruction during their lessons. ESC Camp 2019 – Yes that’s right……all ESC students from Years 1 - 6 are invited to participate in our biannual overnight camp (2 days and 1 night) later this year supported by our marvelous ESC staff! All the details are being organised at the moment and we’ll give you all plenty of notice so that you can begin the preparations. Here’s to another fantastic year at Endeavour, where every

child is special, valued and supported in everything they do.

Jayne Gorbould - ESC Principal

Parking around the School

We ask all drivers to please show courtesy to our neighbours and not drive and/or park on their lawns and driveways. With the weather being so lovely at the moment, you might choose to park a bit further away from the school and enjoy a short stroll. Please be aware that the two car parks at the front of the school (Endeavour Drive) are for STAFF or ACROD PERMIT

HOLDERS ONLY.

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SCHOOL - 9524 5000 CANTEEN - 9524 5284 SCHOOL DENTIST-9524 5101

ADMINISTRATION

Principal - Primary School

Mr Chris Burgess

Principal - Education Support Centre

Mrs Jayne Gorbould

Deputy Principals - Primary School

Mrs Sandra Adam

Mr Greg Croll

NON TEACHING STAFF

Manager Corporate Services

Mrs Lorelle Potsey

School Officers

Mrs Natalie Land, Mrs Rita Blyth,

Ms Jane Green

Library Officer

Mrs Belinda Grieve

Defence School Mentor

Mrs Suzanne Waddell

School Psychologists

Ms Jo Nowak

Ms Sam Jukich

School Nurse

Ms Michelle Placzek

School Chaplain

Mrs Belinda Iuni

Gardeners

Mr Glenn Russell , Mr Chris Felvus

Cleaning Staff

Mrs Yvonne Edwards, Mrs Robyn Sprigg,

Mrs Novia Wulandari, Ms Anita Rosari,

Mrs Anna Abdul Sahak

EC4 - Kindy/Pre Primary

Ms Morgan Overing Teacher

Mrs Ann Wright Assistant

EC5 - Kindy

Mrs Deb Denic Teacher

Ms Sarah Tassicker Teacher

Ms Tracy Flynn Assistant

EC1 - Pre Primary

Mrs Linda Shales Teacher

Mrs Natasha Sibraa Teacher

Mrs Rachel Wheatley Assistant

Ms Amber Kenworthy Assistant

EC2 – Pre Primary

Ms Hayley Gallop Teacher

Mrs Catherine Moppett Teacher

Mrs Kathryn Fissioli Assistant

Mrs Melanie Hicks Assistant

Room 3 - Year 1

Mrs Claire Selkirk Teacher

Mrs Bree Waller Teacher

Mrs Karen Brown Assistant

Room 4 - Year 1

Mrs Keryn Channing Teacher

Ms Ashleigh Riley Assistant

Room 5 - Year 1

Mrs Lauren Nielsen Teacher

Mrs Sam Ingham Assistant

Room 12 - Year 1/2

Mrs Olivia Reeve Teacher

Room 13 - Year 2

Mrs Gill Hamill Teacher

Room 14 - Year 2

Mrs Sarah Streppel Teacher

Mrs Fiona Potsey Teacher

Room 15 - Year 3

Mrs Helen Robinson Teacher

Mrs Michelle Glass Teacher

Mrs Pam Emery Assistant

Ms Ashleigh Riley Assistant

Room 17 - Year 3

Mrs Sharon Behsman Teacher

Mrs Karen Brown Assistant

Room 18 - Year 3/4

Ms Sharon Hammond Teacher

Mrs Felicity Hewitt Assistant

Room 22 - Year 4

Mrs Rhian Lewis Teacher

Room 24 - Year 4

Mr Brodie Traine Teacher

Mrs Felicity Hewitt Assistant

Room 20 - Year 5

Mrs Alison Taljaard Teacher

Mrs Angie Ralph Assistant

Room 10 - Year 5

Mrs Nadine Chaytor Teacher

Mrs Pam Emery Assistant

Room 21 - Year 5

Ms Lynda Enright Teacher

Mrs Donna Pollock Assistant

Room 11 - Year 6

Mrs Shelley Smith Teacher

Room 7 - Year 6

Ms Bess O’Neill Teacher

Room 8 - Year 6

Mr Sunny Becic Teacher

PRIMARY SUPPORT TEACHERS

Mrs Kerry Nurse Music

Mr Paul Nurse Phys Ed

Mrs Mandy Hamill Science/Health

Ms Shona Rickey Science/Health

Mrs Jackie Pickering Science/Health

Mrs Amanda Anscombe Languages

Mrs Catherine Moppett Primary

EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE

EC6 - Early Intervention - Kindy/PP

Miss Diana Storey Teacher

Ms Charlotte McInerney Assistant

Mrs Amanda Cliffe Assistant

Ms Herlina Kuriawan Assistant

Mrs Marta Reid Assistant

Room 6 - Year 1/2

Mrs Jacinta Savell-Stewart Teacher

Miss Erin Moodie Assistant

Mrs Tracy Shaw Assistant

Mrs Julie Stonehouse Assistant

Room 19 - Year 2/3

Ms Tara Mackuet Teacher

Mrs Tracey Primrose Assistant

Mrs Siobhan Ryan Assistant

Mrs Karen Ashenden Assistant

Mrs Marta Reid Assistant

Room 16 - Year 3/4

Mrs Christine Fairhead Teacher

Ms Sue Bartalis Assistant

Miss Kimberely Spaanderman Assistant

Mr Reece Dodd Assistant

Room 23 - Years 5

Mrs Kerri-Anne Benbow Teacher

Mrs Shannan Cotterill Assistant

Mrs Jo Gardiner Assistant

Mr Dylan Lewis Assistant

Mrs Marta Reid Assistant

Room 9 - Senior - Year 6

Mrs Lauren Hubert Teacher

Mrs Judy Brennan Assistant

Mrs Michelle Cross Assistant

Mrs Narelle Pearce Assistant

Mrs Chantel Pawlica Assistant

Art

Mrs Kate Marsden Teacher

LOTE / Sport

Mr Colin Pestell Teacher

Health

Mrs Berrin Baydar Teacher

2019 Endeavour Schools Staff List

Did you know… 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70? Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world? Over 1000 people a day are treated for skin cancer in Australia? Check out this website for more facts about being sunsmart; www.sunsmart.com.au. Children whose parents model sun protective behaviours are more likely to practise sun safety themselves. So don’t forget to:

Slip on a shirt; Slop on some sunscreen;

Slap on a hat; Seek some shade; and

Slide on some sunnies.

Endeavour Schools have EFTPOS facilities available in the front office. This facility can be used for payments over $5 such as contributions, swimming lessons or excursions. Smaller amounts must go through the class money books.

Parents are encouraged to make payments in advance for any future expenses such as swimming lessons, incentivals and excursions.

These payments will be held as credit in your child’s account and then allocated against excursions as they occur.

Payment can be made by cash, EFTPOS or direct deposit. Credit card payments can be made over the phone as well as in the office.

A change to our payment plan policy will mean that all incursions / excursions will need to be paid IN FULL before the due date otherwise your child may not be eligible to attend.

If you require any more information, please see the front office.

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING, DRINK BOTTLES AND

LUNCH BOXES SO WE CAN RETURN THEM TO STUDENTS WHEN THEY

LOSE THEM.

Be informed …….

There are many ways to keep up to date with things happening in and around the school.

The school newsletter which goes home with the youngest in the family on a fortnightly basis, odd weeks. Extra copies are available in the front office.

The Schools’ have our own Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more effectively with our school community. We encourage parents/caregivers to install our Skoolbag School App.

It’s so easy to install and it’s FREE, just search for Endeavour Schools Port Kennedy in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Remember to refresh the App each time you open it and update your child’s current year.

Endeavour Schools website in located at www.endeavourschools.wa.edu.au

The P & C also have a Facebook page which as lots of useful information - Endeavour Schools P & C

At the beginning of each year, all teachers ensure their students understand the rules associated with appropriate use of computers and the internet.

Students in Years 1-6 sign a Computer and iPad Internet Usage Agreement which is basically a promise to use computers and iPads responsibly.

These signed agreements are kept in the classroom and any parent who would like to obtain a copy should contact their child’s teacher.

Computer and iPad Internet Agreement

Student Update Forms

Student Update Forms will be posted home

shortly. To ensure our records are up to date,

please make any necessary changes and

return to the school office as soon as possible.

Swimming lessons for Pre Primary to Year 6 students will

commence in Week 5, Term 3 - Monday, 19th August till Friday,

30th August. Lessons will cost approximately $40 and notes and

yellow envelopes will go home closer to the date. Advance

notification of these upcoming lessons is to

encourage parents to make regular

payments before the event.

Swimming Lessons