Newsletter 14 November 2017

Issue 18

Wednesday 15 November

Year 6 Dance

Room 13 - Wishing Tree

Thank You Morning Tea for

Parents

Thursday 16 November

EduDance - Year 1 to 4

Assembly - Lapathon

Friday 17 November

Year 4 Zoo Camp

Monday 20 November

EduDance - Years 1 to 4 Room 19 - Scitech

Tuesday 21 November

Year 5 Dance

Wednesday 22 November

Year 6 Dance

Thursday 23 November

Lapathon Movie

Friday 24 November

PUPIL FREE Day

Fathering Project Campout

Monday 27 November

EduDance - Years 1 to 4

Tuesday 28 November

Year 5 Dance

Wednesday 29 November

Year 6 Dance

Year 6 Orientation

Principal’s Message 1

Honour Certificate Winners

P&C News

Environmental

Councillors Report OSHClub News

2

Celebrating Learning - Room 19

3

Fathers’ Campout Art Blast 2017

5

Kindy & Pre Primary Sports Day

4

Community News 6

Inside this issue:

Principal’s Message

MOTIVATE - EDUCATE - CELEBRATE

On any given day, more than 1 billion of the world’s children go to school. They go to learn – but too

often, that does not happen. For many children, learning becomes difficult because of

discrimination, bullying, poor sanitation facilities, crumbling buildings or makeshift classes. Others

come to school too hungry or sick, or too exhausted from work or household tasks, to benefit from

their lessons. (https://www.unicef.org/)

At Ardross Primary School our children are fortunate to be part of a whole community whose intent it is to provide the best possible facilities to ensure a love of learning and that every child achieves

their personal best. Throughout the year parents have worked tirelessly through the Parent and

Citizens Association, School Board and helping in classrooms. Thank you for what you do for our

students. It doesn’t go unnoticed.

SCHOOL BOARD

Ardross Primary School Board (APSB) has four vacancies for the 2018 and 2019 school year. The APSB

plays an integral part in establishing, and reviewing from time to time, the school’s objectives,

priorities and directions as well as promoting the school in the community. I encourage you to

nominate for a position. Nomination forms are available from Tania and Gabby in reception and

must be returned by Friday 17th November at 4pm. If there are more than 4 nominations an election

process will take place as per the Ardross School Board Terms of Reference. The successful

candidates will commence in 2018.

1. Functions of the Board

1.1The functions of the Board are:

a) To take part in:

i) establishing, and reviewing from time to time, the school’s objectives, priorities and

general policy directions;

ii)) the planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities

and directions;

iii) evaluating the school’s performance in achieving them; and

iv) formulating codes of conduct for students at the school.

b) To promote the school in the community.

c) To determine, in consultation with students, their parents and staff of the school, a dress

code for students when they are attending or representing the school.

d) To consult with the Principal on:

i) any general policy concerning the use in school activities of prayers, songs and

materials based on religious, spiritual or moral values: sections 68(2)(b) and 70(a); and

ii) the implementation of special religious education: sections 69(2) and 70(b).

e) To approve:

i) any charge or contribution: sections 99(3) and (4);

ii) the costs to be paid for participation in an extra cost optional component of the

school’s educational programme: sections 100(1) and (3);

iii) the items that are to be supplied to a student for the student’s personal use in the school’s educational programme: sections 108(1) and (2); and

iv) any agreement or arrangement for advertising or sponsorship entered into by the

principal: sections 216(5) and (6).

f) If the Board is incorporated it may:

i) obtain funds for the benefit of the school;

ii) employ persons (other than staff); and

iii) manage and operate facilities at the school, such as a canteen, a swimming pool,

residential accommodation for students, a school farm or horticultural centre.

STUDENT REPORTS

This semester student’s reports will be delivered electronically, unless you request otherwise. To ensure

you receive your child’s report please let the office staff know if you have changed your email

address. You will receive your child’s report on 8 December 2017. Sue Mikkelsen-Taylor

Principal

www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au

P&C NEWS

THANK YOU

A huge Thank You goes out to Jesse from Bakers Delight, Garden City for his sponsorship of the ‘P&C Enthusiasm for

Learning Award’. This year Jesse has donated over 13,500 loaves of bread to our school for this award. Please drop by

and say ‘hi & thank you’ to Jesse and the girls at Bakers Delight, Garden City.

GOOD SAMARITANS CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX COLLECTION

Woolworths, Garden City & K-Mart Garden City have both generously donated to the Good Samaritans Christmas

Shoe Box collection. Thank you to both for sponsoring this wonderful project which the children have been working on.

Mr. Hoyle and the Years 6 students have filled over 80 shoe boxes, which is an amazing effort and something we as a

community should be very proud of. Thank you all for your donations. Samantha Hickman

P&C President

ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCILLORS REPORT

On Tuesday, 31 October we went to Piney Lakes for the morning for ‘Kids Teaching Kids’. We taught the other students

abut Noongar Totems. They taught us about Noongar tools and plant uses. We had painted many different native

animals onto smooth black river rocks and put their Noongar names on the back. We hid them around the area and everyone joined in a treasure hunt which was fun.

KTK Team

OSHCLUB NEWS

We have had some fantastic activities that the children loved and continue providing great fun and peace of mind

for you, knowing that your child is in good care. For any enquiries please see me at the OSHClub room. Have a happy

week. Val Maiorana

Program Coordinator

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UNIFORM SHOP

23 November 2017 8.30 - 9.15am

7 December 2017 8.30 - 9.15am

HONOUR CERTIFICATE WINNERS

At the last assembly on 2 November 2017 the winners were:

Room 20 Elena L, Kayla P. Room 7 Phoebe H, Irina P.

Room 19 Chelsea O, Caitie P. Room 6 Sophia S, Ethan Z.

Room 16 Henry B, Saige D. Room 5 Parmia D, Jye F.

Room 13 Reyenne K, Anica P. Room 4 Sophia C, Emily H.

Room 10 Insung M. Heidi P, Room 3 Zoe C, Imogen U.

Room 9 Paige M, May S.. Room 2 Athan T, Lucia V.

Room 8 Sophia C, Vienna V.

ROOM 19

Room 19 was fortunate enough to be able to visit Woodside to meet Robonaut, a robot on loan to Woodside from

NASA. They were the only school in Western Australia invited to participate in this activity. Two data science graduates

explained how maths is used in data analytics, how to find oil and gas underground and the Woodside Robotics

Programme. During their time with Robonaut, students were able to link knowledge gained from their class robotics

programme with the real world of robotics in the oil and gas industry. The programmers were happy to share their

knowledge and provided the students with an opportunity to interact with Robonaut. Alison Barnes and her team

provided a rare opportunity for our students to engage with a NASA robot and we are very appreciative.

14 of our students and Miss Heary attended the ‘First Lego League – Robotics’ competition on Sunday 12 November.

The competition consisted of four components which each group of 7 students needed to demonstrate:

• Engineer a robot and code it;

• Core values of team work of which they received an excellent;

• Project component - solve an issue:

- in the way humans use water, or

- using condensation and current technology

• PavGen – connective energy to pump water so it can

be in wells inconveniently placed and a

• Robotic competition

The students achievement are to be celebrated attaining

the place of 5th and 8th out of 34 schools. Of the 34 schools

that were represented only two were primary schools. Go

Ardross!

CELEBRATING LEARNING

KINDY & PRE PRIMARY SPORTS DAY

On Wednesday, 18 October the Kindy and Pre Primary students held a fun sport day. The students in mixed groups

moved around a series of ten tabloids. The included bean bag throwing, parachutes, egg and spoon races and ball

activities. With music and LOTS of parent help the morning ran smoothly and was lots of fun.

After a recess break the students were back on the oval doing a variety of races. We then watched the parents have

lots of fun with their egg and spoon race. The wonderful morning concluded with a shared family picnic lunch. Thank

you to all the parent who assisted. We appreciate your help. Lee-Anne Downey

2017 FATHERING PROJECT - ARDROSS CAMPOUT

24 NOVEMBER 2017 - BOOK NOW

Get involved with the 2017 Ardross LADs and kids campout! It’s on the Pupil Free Day - 24 November from 4.00pm.

Email gcooper@iinet.net.au by Wednesday, 22 November, with names of attendees, to secure your spot. You’ll be sent

a confirmation email with further details.

Join other dads and father figures - with your kids - for a school campout on the school oval! This is an overnight camp

on the school oval with a few fun activities to spend time with your kids and meet some other families at the school. This

year we plan a tug-o-war and a treasure hunt with a few prizes.

What you’ll need to bring:

· a tent or swag (sorry no camper-trailers or caravans!) - torches · bedding - marshmallows to roast (optional)

· a picnic dinner - camp chairs (optional)

· water bottles - guitar (optional)

There will be toilets there (but no showers), a light breakfast provided, and importantly a coffee van on Saturday

morning. The cost is $25 per family. Join in this fun, social event with your kids!

ART BLAST 2017

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Ardross Primary School would like to thank all of the sponsors listed here for their support of the

school. We encourage all parents to use their services where feasible.

Paul Evensen

Associate Director Realmark Applecross

KAPTURE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP PHOTOS

We have been advised by Kapture Photography that all sports and/or special team photos taken this year will be

removed from their website at the close of Term 4. This is your last chance to view and purchase these photographs.

Please visit www.kapture.com.au and access the gallery using our school code; W2ZS3Z. This code can also be used to

purchase class or individual photographs should you have not ordered earlier in the year.

CITY OF MELVILLE - MERGE FESTIVAL

The Merge Festival will be awash with hundreds of Swan River jellyfish. Community artist, Jill O’Meehan has delivered

workshops to primary schools across the city. Under her guidance, students have worked together to create jellyfish from

found and recycled materials. It’s a spectacle not to be missed!

MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA’S

JANUARY 2018 JUMP-START PROGRAMS

OLNA - Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision & Preparation

For all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2018

The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2018) before the academic year begins. The clas-

ses will revise those important components from the 2017 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program

will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2018.

Courses will be conducted at: Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School

Monday 15th to Saturday 20th of January, 2018

Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

www.mastermindaustralia.com.au