1 1 M A Y 2 0 1 7

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Seeking Your

Feedback

1

Calendar of

Events

2

Merit Awards 2

Web Stars 2

Connect 2

Kindy

Enrolments

2018

2

School

Chaplain

3

Canteen 3

Reminders 3

School

Banking

3

Uniform Shop 3

P&C News 4

Community

News

4

Student

Councillors

5/6

Prefects 6

N O . 7

Greenmount Primary School

NEWSLETTER

50—68 Innamincka Road GREENMOUNT 6056 9294 1155 Email School : greenmount.ps@education.wa.edu.au Email Principal : lucy.webb@education.wa.edu.au Website : www.greenmountps.wa.edu.au

Please SMS if your child is absent,:

name, class and reason.

Dear Greenmount families

Seeking Your Feedback Late last year, a Parent Survey was distributed inviting parents to provide feedback to the school about school programs and processes. The results were collated and a summary provided in the Annual Report on our website. A ‘snapshot’ of collated responses to some of the questions is provided below. The results have also been presented to, and discussed by the School Board, Staff and P&C with follow up actions identified.

Part of the survey also asked for comments from parents – unfortunately this information was not successfully relayed and collected. I would like to again provide members of our school community with an opportunity to add comments by responding to the following questions via email Lucy.Webb@education.wa.edu.au or in writing by Friday 19th May. What are two things that you consider to be a strength or positive about Greenmount

Primary School? Are there any areas for improvement that you could suggest?

Thank you for making the time to give us your responses.

Lucy Webb

PRINCIPAL

P A G E 2 Please mark these dates on your Calendars Tues 9th—Thurs 11th May NAPLAN Wed 17th—Thurs 18th May Year 6 Camp Friday 19th May Year 5/6 Excursion Volcano Park & Jungle Gym Friday 19th May Room 6 Assembly Tuesday 23rd May Kalamunda Cup Basketball Wednesday 24 May Dentist Yr 3 and Yr 6 Friday 26th May Interschool Sport Middle Swan v Greenmount at Greenmount

Fantastic effort

everyone!

Friday 5th May Rm 1 Ally Thomas Jairom Desmond Rm 3 Rogan Baxter Robert Winter Rm 5 Raiden Hei Hei Ella Brown Rm 6 Luka Trauseld Kayley Amato Rm 7 Jarrahn McDonnell Aiden Francis Rm 8 Ivy Anderson Tahlia Hitchcock Rm 9 Riley Clark Nehemiah Bassie-Smith Rm 10 Courtney Higgins Penelope Punaivaha Rm 11 Aiden Madsen Ella Donovan Rm 12 Shemika Congdon Oliver Banks Rm 14 Isabella York Jacob Hillis Rm 15 Sophia Lawson Bethan Fey Rm 17 Lily Millman Ella King Sport Brodie Madsen Tre Harris

MERIT AWARDS

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Please take the time to look at these new items on our website:- Art News Anzac Library Displays & Anzac Service Photos Room 10—Mr Donnelly and Blackboy Hill

K I N D E R G A R T E N A P P L I C A T I O N S F O R 2 0 1 8

Do you have a child who was born between 1 July 2013 and

30 June 2014? If so, they are eligible to start Kindergarten

next year. We are taking Applications until the end of July.

Please bring some proof of Residency, Birth Certificate and

Immunisation Record when you come to apply.

ANZAC

SERVICE

PHOTOS

Please take a

look at the

great photos

on the front

page of our

website. Connect Trials

This term a selected number of classes will be trialling the use of Connect

communications. Connect is a secure online platform developed by the

Department of Education for staff, students and parents in public schools.

Connect provides easy access to information relevant to your child’s classes

and learning. If your class has been selected as a trial class, you will be notified

soon. If you have any further questions regarding this, please contact Amy

McEwen at the school.

Soundwave Books

For Yr 1—6 parents who did not purchase a

Soundwave book, these can be purchased

through the school at the front office using

Eftpos or cash at a cost of $18.00. Please do

not label with your child’s name in case these

need to be exchanged. Thank you

P A G E 3

School Banking with Bendigo Bank

is now in the Library

from 8.30 until 8.45

every Monday

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Canteen News

Hi Everyone,

I am going to trial opening the canteen on Mondays, the first day open being the 29th of May 2017.

An updated menu will be printed and distributed throughout the school soon.

"Gluten Free" Beef & Vegie Rolls are now available everyday $4.00

Did you know Primary School Canteens in WA have to use " Canteen approved products" or have the "Heart Foundation" tick, this means less fat, salt and sugar in all products. Ice creams, icy poles & LOL's are only sold at lunchtime. Toni Saunders

Hi Parents and Friends of Greenmount Primary School!

My name is Penny and I have the pleasure of working with our

school community as Chaplain for 2017 each Tuesday and

Wednesday.

I have a varied background in music, IT, and counselling but

mostly I enjoy listening and getting to know people and helping

out. During term 1 I have discovered that Greenmount is an

exceptionally friendly community from hanging out with staff,

students, and parents before school, during breaks, and in the classrooms.

I am available to have a chat with any child or adult who would like some friendly

support or possibly some more specific help. I am also involved with ongoing 1-on-1 or

small group pastoral care where parents have specifically requested this. Please ring the

school or ask for me at reception if you would like to know more about me or the chap-

laincy role, or if you need a listening ear. It would be great to have a cuppa and get to

know you.

Penny BAYS

YouthCARE Chaplain

Dogs on School Grounds As some students may have allergies to dogs or may be easily frightened by them, we kindly ask that parents do not bring dogs onto the school grounds Gates All school gates, with the exception of the staff car park, are locked at 3.30pm. Staff Car Park Parents using the staff car park for dropping off and picking up of students are reminded that the staff car park is specifically for staff, disabled parking and Day Care buses only. Whilst we appreciate that at the start and end of school there is congestion in parking areas, it is important to be mindful of student safety and availability of parking for students who have specific requirements. Your cooperation with regard to these matters is very much appreciated.

Soundwave Books

For Yr 1—6 parents who did not purchase a

Soundwave book, these can be purchased

through the school at the front office using

Eftpos or cash at a cost of $18.00. Please do

not label with your child’s name in case these

need to be exchanged. Thank you

Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop is open on a Wednesday morning from 8.30—9.15am

and a Thursday afternoon from 2.30 to 3.15pm

(next to Room 5).

P A G E 4

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle - This Saturday We are holding a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings this Saturday 13th May 2017, please volunteer some time on the day helping to set up, cooking sausages, serving or packing up. Every bit of time is greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed from 7am until 4.30pm. Email fundraising@gpspnc.org.au or message the P&C Facebook page with your name, phone number and a time that suits you. Thank you On the day we will also be raffling off a Mother’s Day hamper with the prize being drawn around 3pm. Tickets will be available at the sausage sizzle stall. Come along and purchase a sausage sizzle and grab yourself a $1 ticket for your chance to win. Book Club

Issue 3 orders are now closed and the orders are expected to be delivered to the school within two weeks. If you would still like to order, a home delivery option is available via LOOP online, a delivery fee is payable. LOOP online orders accept credit card, vouchers and Paypal for payment, no cash. Thank you, Book Club Committee

Entertainment Books This year the Entertainment Memberships are coming home to each Greenmount Primary School family! Browse in the comfort of your own home but if you wish to opt out of this offer please return the form which has already been sent home by the end of this week to the P&C mailbox. The Perth edition is the only Entertainment Membership that contains the amazing Bali discount section! After browsing the book, if you do not wish to purchase an Entertainment Membership, it will need to be returned to the Front Office by Wed, 17 May https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/8607k4 Coming soon….

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th May at 6.30pm in the

Staff Room. Please use the service entrance and park on the basketball

courts. Everyone welcome.

STUDENT COUNCILLOR PROFILE TERM 2 — 2017

NAME: Mitchell White

AGE: 10 ROOM: 15

TEACHER: Mr Giles

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I am kind and willing to help anyone that needs help.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I like sport, maths and I.T.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I enjoy gaming, playing La Crosse and cricket.

FAMILY AND PETS

Mum, Dad, Kyle, Rhys and a cat called Loki.

NAME: Daria Kennedy

AGE: 11 ROOM: 10

TEACHER: Mrs Sims

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I can offer kindness and I can be caring, helpful, courteous and reliable.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy learning, singing in the choir, sport, art and music.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Guitar, singing, dancing, music, art, sport (Little Athletics) and ballet.

FAMILY AND PETS

My sister, dog (Lazlo) and Dad. My two guinea pigs (Oreo and Speedy) and my three quails (Cocoa, Windsor and Spearz).

NAME: McKale Barrett

AGE: 11 ROOM: 17

TEACHER: Miss Clemente

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I am respectful and kind and always help others if needed.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy Music and Guitar, friends, teachers, Sports and Dodge.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Robotics, doing tricks on the trampoline, football, playing the guitar and other instruments.

FAMILY AND PETS

Mum, Dad, sister, cat called Millie, dog called Mocha, 3 fish and a big catfish and 3 hermit crabs.

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

P A G E 5

NAME: Cayden Brodie

AGE: 10 ROOM: 12

TEACHER: Mrs McGlew

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I can offer respect.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy ICT.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I love playing football and basketball.

FAMILY AND PETS

Two dads, two mums, sister, dog and another dog.

NAME: Riley Phillips

AGE: 10 ROOM: 11

TEACHER: Mrs Fox

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I offer bravery because that is what my name means and I am confident and up for the job.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy learning and helping people when they need help and I love maths, sports, art and music.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I enjoy playing basketball, helping others, sports and learning.

FAMILY AND PETS My mum and two sisters.

NAME: Jackson Brown

AGE: 9 ROOM: 10

TEACHER: Miss Marotta

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I am respectful.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy my friends.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I like sports and gaming.

FAMILY AND PETS

Mum, Dad, sister, brother and my dog..

P A G E 6

Term 2 Prefects

Sarah Randall Chelsea Bragg

Glory Iloh Mark Simpson

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L