Issue 4 19th March 2020

Endeavour Schools’ Values

Respect Responsibility Resilience Reconciliation

Harmony Day is on Saturday, 21st March. We celebrate Harmony Day to promote

diversity and acceptance of other cultures. Harmony Day aims to start a conversation about heritage, culture and community. The event coincides with the United Nations'

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is what harmony looks like to some of our Year 3 students.

Harmony to me means treating others how I like to be treated - Zeppelin, Rm 15.

Harmony to me means standing up for others - Khymarni, Rm 15.

Harmony to me means inviting others to join in - Brock, Rm 15

Room 19 created their own people chains to show all the differences between their own families. We explored a PowerPoint all about Harmony Day and discussed what it means to belong.

Harmony day is making friends - Devryn, Rm 16

Harmony day is accepting others - Parker, Rm 16

Harmony day is everyone belongs - Lily, Rm 16

From the Pen of the Principals

Dear Parents/ Carers and the Endeavour Schools community, COVID-19 Our school is continuing to monitor and take clear guidance from the Department of Health and Department of Education regarding COVID-19. It is important that as a school community we apply a common sense, factual and practical approach towards COVID-19. As school we have undertaken the following actions so far: Reinforcing the 14 day self-isolation requirement with any students, staff, parents or visitors who have

returned to Australia as of Monday, 16th March 2020. During this self-isolation period people are unable to come onto the school grounds.

Reinforcing hand washing and daily hygiene practices with our students. Ensuring we are vigilant when undertaking our daily cleaning processes on the school site. Cancelling or postponing some school events in Term 1 in accordance with Department of Education

guidelines (please refer to the note that was sent home on Tuesday, 17th March 2020). We will provide an update later this term in relation to events that were planned for Term 2.

In the process of reviewing our processes and actions to ensure we meet the recently released 100 person limit on indoor gatherings.

As the situation relating to COVID-19 is constantly changing, we will communicate any changes to our school community. For the latest health information and health-related enquiries, please refer to the WA Department of Health website- www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/coronavirus. Facebook Page Endeavour Schools has an official Facebook page. On this page we share many news and events as they relate to our Schools. Search for “Endeavour Schools” and click on like to keep up to date with the latest happenings. Tell Them From Me Parent Survey Parents, we want to hear from you! We are seeking feedback regarding your thoughts on our school in order to improve our practices. We encourage you to access the Tell Them From Me survey to give us your thoughts and feedback. The survey is open until Monday, 23rd march 2020. You can access the survey via this link- http://tellthemfromme.com/s4w3p Annual Report Last week we held our first school board meeting for the year. Congratulations to Fleur Ritchie who has been nominated to continue in the role as school board chair. During this meeting the 2019 school annual report was endorsed. This report provides a summary of our events, progress towards our school targets, student performance information, community satisfaction and financial summary. Copies are available via the front office or by visiting our school’s website. Free Dress Day Tomorrow (Friday, 20th March 2020) we are holding a footy theme free dress day. Students, staff and parents are welcome to come to school dressed in the colours of their favourite football team and bring along a gold coin donation. All funds raised will go towards our Year 6 camp, which has been postponed to 4th– 6th November 2020.

Chris Burgess Jayne Gorbould Principal (Primary) Principal (ESC)

Lost Minutes = Lost Learning

Punctuality means your child is ready to

learn at the start of the school day.

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Award Recipients

from Assembly held on 13th March 2020

Honour Values

EC1 Hannah H Reign K

EC2 Lalita T Eli Z

Rm 3 Hudson S Cobus H

Rm 4 Noah Mc Kingsley H

Rm 5 Oliver S Kyson S

Rm 7 Roxy M Charlie A

Rm 8 Charlie R Isabella C

Rm 9 Isaac S

Rm 10 Amelia B Sophie W

Rm 11 Rory B Charlotte D

Rm 12 Jaden F Ellian C-W

Rm 13 Cyus H Samara L

Rm 14 Dom S Lily H

Rm 15 Declan F Gemma D

Rm 16 Lily H

Rm 17 Kaiden R Haeden B

Rm 18 Kody L Beau Mc

Rm 19 Roman O

Rm 21 Tashwin R Shae H

Rm 22 Bethenny R Kyle B

LOTE Award Rm 18

Phys Ed Award Rm 20

Music Award Rm 21

Congratulations to all award recipients.

Behaviour Processes at Endeavour Schools

In this fortnight’s behaviour focus, we would like to communicate some of the actions that may occur when a student is

referred to the school administration. A referral to the office occurs when a student reaches Stage 6 of the classroom

behaviour process, Stage 4 of the playground process or is an immediate referral due to being one of our major behaviours

(Refer to last fortnight’s newsletter for a summary of these).

Congratulations to the junior and senior choirs for your wonderful assembly about the environment. We look forward to seeing the results of your busy bee in the vegetable garden. (Mrs Nurse will send notes home to choir members about this soon.) Sincere thanks to the Hill family (Edward and Deisel) for donating the fabulous acoustic drum kit to the music room. The students have been thoroughly enjoying playing cool rhythms and drum rolls on it already. Also thank you very much to the Lane family (Olivia and Riley) for donating a big set of sombreros (Mexican hats) to the school and we look forward to using them for the Mexican hat dance and in multicultural activities. Early Bird Flute Class (for Yr 5/6 flute students) - A reminder that this is a great opportunity to improve your playing and share the fun of playing the flute with others and Mrs Nurse. I love listening to you and keeping up with your progress. The class is on Wednesday mornings at 8am. Kerry Nurse Music Specialist

Music News

Office Referral Actions

1. Behaviour contract – A contract is developed to support the student addressing the identified behaviours.

2. Withdrawal – Student is withdrawn from class for a specific period of time. During this time the student is supported

to reflect on their behaviour and determine actions to improve their behaviour choices.

3. Detention – Student spends recess or lunch in an area designated by the school administration team. During this

time the student is supported to reflect on their behaviour and determine actions to improve their behaviour choices.

4. Suspension – Major behaviour incidents may result in the suspension of a student for a period determined by the

Principal and in accordance with Department of Education behaviour policy and guidelines.

Unfortunately, the

planned Pizza Day

has been cancelled

for this Term . We

apologise for any

inconvenience this

may cause.

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. Please be aware that

the two car parks at the front of

the school (Endeavour Drive)

are for STAFF or ACROD

PERMIT

HOLDERS ONLY.

Important Items to Remember

Phone Numbers

School: 9524-5000

Dental Clinic: 9524-5101

Canteen: 9524-5284

School Security: 1800 177 777

Uniform Shop Tues 8.15 - 8.50am

Thurs 2.30 - 2.50pm

School Banking CLOSED

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS OF

CLOTHING, DRINK BOTTLES AND

LUNCH BOXES SO WE CAN

RETURN THEM TO

STUDENTS WHEN THEY

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 7 16/3

17/3 18/3

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Newsletter

Rm 15, 16 & 19

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Free Dress Day (Footy Theme)

Week 8 23/3 24/3 25/3

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Week 9 30/3 31/3

P & C AGM

1.30pm

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Science

Newsletter

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What Is Coming Up At Endeavour Schools…….

School Banking

The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities

and our people is our first priority. Due to the rapidly

developing situation with coronavirus, School

Banking has been temporarily paused from 20th

March 2020 until the start of Term 2. Please don’t

bring your deposit book with your weekly banking

into school and we will notify you when banking will

recommence.

Join in the fun on Friday, 20th March and show your support to the Year 6 Camp

Fundraising by wearing your footy team colours!

Gold coin donation to your class teacher to participate.

Can your front door be seen from the street?

Is there easy access to your front entrance?

Are you home around school drop off and pick up times?

Do you have or are you willing to get a

Working with Children Check?

YES? Then please contact your Safety House Coordinator Skye Sweeney for more information at

Sweeneyfamily@tpg.com.au