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NEWSLETTER

14 May 2017

DIARY DATES

May 17, Wed Kalamunda History Village Year 3s

May 19, Fri Assembly M6 National Walk to School Day

May 24, Wed Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea SingFest M2&M3 12.00-3.00pm

May 26, Fri Lapathon

INTERESTING DATES

May 27 - Jun 3 National Reconciliation Week

May 29 Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Day

Dear Parents, Guardians, Community Members, Staff and Students, I hope all our Mums had a Happy Mother’s Day yesterday. Thank you for all the donations and help for the Mother's Day Stall.

Last Monday we had a School Council and P&C Meeting. I would like to welcome our new School Council members, Ben Ash and Michelle Nurse. Both meetings were very productive and I had the opportunity to share the City of Melville’s plans to rejuvenate parking surrounding the school as well as assist with the traffic flow of the Kiss and Drive. I am encouraging you all to participate in the Walk to School Day this Friday, May 19. Please see the article in this newsletter.

I would like to thank our P&C Uniform Shop Committee Members, Heather Calder-wood, Briony Kerrisk and Shannon Rees for all their hard work in getting our Uniform Shop moved to where the Costume Shop was in the Undercover Area. I also thank you for developing our online Uniform Shop (Quikcliq). Both mammoth tasks and I thank you on behalf of our school community.

Our Canteen Committee are working hard too and preparing some delightful home-made lunches. Thank you Rita Mountford and Emma Papaphotis for your culinary skills, the school community greatly appreciates your efforts.

While I am thanking school community members, I would like to thank our staff who were part of highly successful camp last week. There is a great deal of behind the scenes work as well as on the ground work. Thank you to our Year 6 teachers, Ms Anne Foster and Mrs Sue Varvell, as well as Mr Rob Osborne, Deputy Principal. A special thanks to Mrs Christine Willis, Library Officer and her husband, Colin Willis who volunteered their time to attend.

Last week, NAPLAN was administered to our Year 3 and 5 students, thank you to all the students for trying your best. A special thanks to Mrs Doreen Stewart and Miss Ingrid Jansen-Neeling for their preparation to assist students and staff. Results will be available later this year.

I am also pleased to announce that the staff has contributed to the preparation of our Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Policy which is aligned to the Department of Education and School Curriculum and Standards Authority Policies. The School Council ratified this policy last Monday. You can view the document on the website under the Policies and Forms tab.

Anne Christodulou Principal

A: Westall Terrace, Leeming, WA 6149 W: www.westleeming.wa.edu.au P: 92666000

Reminder: Our next newsletter will be out on

Monday, May 29. Please email any notices to wlpsnews@gmail.com by Friday, May 26, 12 noon.

to the P&C for organising and coordinating our Mother’s Day stall. The parents

worked enthusiastically and tirelessly to set up a very success-ful fundraising event. The students really enjoyed buying gorgeous gifts for their mums. THANKS to the families and friends who donated the gifts so generously.

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY Wednesday, May 31

and Thursday, June 1

0438 942 201

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to Jack Davis from Year 4, from French's Martial

Arts, who won 1st place in Sports Taekwondo Western Australia (STWA) 2017 Western Australian Cup (Sparring) for his weight and age category.

to the following students:

Term 2 Week 2

PUPIL OF THE WEEK

J2 - Leah R. S2 - Shae R. J3 - Jake M. S3 - William L. M4 - Andrei L. & S4 - Ethan L. James H. S5 - Marcus Y. S6 - Owen H.

MERIT CERTIFICATE

J1 - Mariyam H. M2 - Lauren K. S1 - Tarah R. J3 - Claire L. M3 - Jenny L. S5 - Bailey P. J4 - Cadence R. M5 - Chelsea M. M6 - Hayden S.

Ms Brandenburg (French) - Ashlyn D. Mr Placanica (Phys Ed) - Hudson G.

Mrs Mathie (Music) - Alice L. Music Award - M4

Term 2 Week 3

PUPIL OF THE WEEK J1 - Libby C. M2 - M2 S1 - Ewan L. J2 - Adam C. M3 - Rozee G. S2 - Leonie B. J3 - Adam B. M4 - Kai M. S5 - Liam C. J4 - Simon A. M5 - Corey J. S6 - Brendan H. M6 - Tegan H.

Ms Brandenburg (French) - Abbie G., Bridget H., Hailey T., KaiyaM.

WANTED! Any news regarding the achievement of any of our students. If you are submitting group photos, please make sure all students in the photos have permission to be published. If you are unsure, please check with the class teacher. Please email to wlpsnews@gmail.com

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE POEM COMPETITION For a month and a half, French students from Year 3 to Year 6 have been practicing reciting poems for the annual Alliance Française Poem Competition. There was a keen interest from several students and the selection was very tough. Monsieur Millar and myself had a difficult task to choose from among our remarkable students.

Felicitations to the following students who have been selected to represent West Leeming Primary School at the competition:

Year 3 - Angus M. Year 4 - Max M. Year 5 - Emily P. Poppy S. Year 6 - Ryan M.

Bonne chance à vous, Madame Brandenburg

to the Di Prinzio girls:

Chloe from Year 6 who was runner up in the Kardinya tennis club under 12 girls tournament

Kira from Year 4 who achieved 1st place in the WA sparring competition for Tae Kwon Do.

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From the French Room

Students in Year 6 have been learning about La Francophonie. La Francophonie is made up of French-speaking countries, but also other countries who are members of the International Organisation of La Fran-cophonie (IOF) but do not have French as their official or main language. Students

have learnt that there are approximately 270 million French speakers around the world. They have also learnt about the influence of France on food, culture, language, clothing etc. Students applied themselves and delivered work of a high quality, including making an informative presentation. Well done to all Year 6 students for their hard work and enthusiasm. Bravo! Madame Brandenburg French Teacher

LAPATHON REMINDER The WLPS Annual Lapathon will be held on the School Oval on Friday, May 26, from 2.15am. Sponsorship forms have been sent home with your child, or you can download one from the school’s website. Please supervise your children so that they are not collecting money from strangers. Support should only be sought from family members, friends and neighbours.

Sponsorship forms have to be returned to school on the day of the lapathon.

MUSIC NOTES Welcome to Term 2 of Music at West Leeming Primary School.

SINGFEST! Year 3 students from M2 and M3 will be performing at this event on May 24th being held at the Melville Civic Centre. The concert begins at 12.45pm with our students singing first. Everyone is welcome to come and there is usually a gold coin donation at the door. Don’t be late!

CHOIR, BAND AND STRING ENSEMBLES: It is great to see that most students are coming 5 minutes early to assist with the tuning of instruments and the setup of the Music Room. This allows these groups to begin on time, making the most of the rehearsal period.

CHANGE OF REHEARSAL TIME FOR BAND: We are going to begin at 8.20am on Tuesdays just to get in more rehearsal time. Students need to practice band pieces at home along with the music set by their instrumental teachers.

RECITAL NIGHT: PUT THIS DATE INTO YOUR DIARIES---FRIDAY 18th AUGUST 6.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre at Leeming Senior High School. This wonderful night, for ALL instrumental students, band and string ensemble, will be in Term 3. This is a very exciting time for our music students! More information to come later.

FOUND: ½ size violin left in the Out of School room. No current violin student has claimed this so if you know anything about it, please let me know.

I have had a few excited students come up to me to say that they experienced our wonderful Western Australian Symphony Orchestra ( WASO) last weekend when it performed the original music score to a Harry Potter film. This is such a great way to introduce your child the magic of the orchestra and its many instruments. There is another one planned for November so book NOW. Keep an eye open for its cushion concerts which are designed for children up to 6-7 years old.

Happy music making, Rosemary Mathie Music Specialist

Staff Carpark Please note: The Staff carpark is for staff use only.

We request that parents respect and and abide by the rules regarding the Staff carpark. There has been a considerable number of parents entering the Staff carpark to pick up or drop off their children. This not only causes problems for staff entering the carpark, but it is also a safety hazard with cars backing out at a very busy time.

In the interests of child safety, parents are not to use the Staff carpark to pick up or drop off children at any time.

ACROD Parking There are three easy access parking bays within our immediate area - in the Junior carpark, Staff carpark and Council carpark. These are NOT to be used to KISS AND DROP. Please respect the needs of our students and the whole community.

Skateboards on School Grounds We have had complaints of some high school students zipping around on their scooters outside the classrooms. Please note that all skateboards, scooters and bikes are not to be used when on school premises. They should only be carried or wheeled through the school.

If your child uses one, it must be secured in the bike racks with an appropriate locking device for the day. Protective safety equipment is encouraged at all times.

Dogs on School Grounds During school hours, dogs are not permitted on the school grounds under the Department of Education’s Regulation 2000. . This includes the oval and also applies to dogs on leashes. Those families walking to school with their dog are requested to leave the dog at the school boundary.

SAFETY ISSUES

HELPERS NEEDED The library would appreciate assistance to cover some books on Tuesday morning after school drop off. Tea and coffee will be provided. Thank you. Christine Willis, Library Officer

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SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS by KAPTURE – May 31 & Jun 1 Years 1 -6 (and younger siblings for group photo if desired)

Our school photo day is coming! Approximately two weeks prior to the photo day every student will receive a Kapture Photography order envelope to bring home. The recommended method of ordering your photos is online through Kapture’s website as your payment is secure and can be easily verified at any time. Alternatively you can pay by cash and return the provided envelope to the school on the photography day.

You have the remainder of the current year to order, 5 days after photography a late fee will apply. Please check the website.

You also have the option to order a sibling photo package online, however please be aware there may be a limited number of sibling orders that can be placed due to time constraints on photo day. We suggest you place your online sibling order the moment you receive your personalised envelopes.

Kapture offer a money back guarantee for any parent who is not fully satisfied with their photo package. Should you have any queries before or after photo day, please direct them to the Kapture office on 9240 1714 or email enquiries@kapture.com.au.

Please adhere to the following dress code for Photo Day. A clean, smart WLPS uniform - white or navy polo. No faction tee shirts. Year 6s should wear their Leavers’ polo. No colourful headbands with flowers or motifs; the simpler the better. Ribbons for girls are fine if in the school colours of white and blue. Avoid brightly coloured socks. White is preferred. Definitely no leggings. Children will be photographed without jumpers or jackets

All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as included in their class group photo available for purchase to all families. Should there be any reason why your child should NOT be included in the photo shoot –please contact the school office.

Refer to our website for your sibling closing date. Late requests cannot be granted.

NUT MINIMISATION POLICY We have children throughout the school who have the po-tential to suffer Anaphylaxis. This is a sudden, severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction to certain foods, especially peanuts and nut products.

It is important to understand that even traces of nuts can cause Anaphylaxis. The sensitivity is such that these children can have a reaction from just touching another child’s hands or sharing toys and equipment with others who have been eating peanuts or nut products.

We ask for your cooperation in minimising the risk to these students by following these simple steps: • Please don’t give your children foods containing nuts or peanuts • Be aware many sweets and biscuits contain traces of these nuts – eg. Peanut butter, Nutella, certain muesli bars, chocolate bars and biscuits • Please encourage thorough washing of hands and face with a damp cloth if your child has eaten these foods before coming to school • Please avoid nuts and peanuts in birthday cakes that may be brought to school • Please be aware of the dangers of cross contamination Children have been taught not to share or accept foods from others and this is a school rule. The school’s aim is to assist the students in the avoidance of allergies.

Our school Nut Minimisation Policy is in line with the De-partment of Education’s Duty of Care Policy and Emergency Response Plans are in place for all activities we conduct. We have to date received excellent support from parents and classmates in managing to reduce the risks for these students. We look forward to the same ongoing assistance and understanding on this matter.

Further information regarding Anaphylaxis can be found at www.allergyfacts.org.au and www.allergy.org.au

National Walk Safely to School Day Friday, May 19 2017 Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Now in its 18th year, National Walk Safely to School Day is a campaign and annual event when all primary school children, their parents and carers are encouraged to walk and commute regularly and safely to school. It is a community event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: Walking with them the whole way to school If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop

and get on at the next stop If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from

the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday May 19! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

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YOU’RE INVITED! We are holding a morning tea with lots of yummy homemade treats. All donations over $2 are tax deductable. All money raised will help the Cancer Council continue it’s research, education and patient support services for all those affected by cancer.

Raffle tickets will go on sale from the library on Monday May 23 2017. Tickets are just $1.00 each. The draw will be held at the Morning Tea on Wednesday, May 24 at 11.30am. Please ensure you have purchased your ticket before then. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council

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SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT Dear Parents and Caregivers, On behalf of the school council I would like to formally welcome two new parent representatives: Michelle Nurse and Ben Ash. Michelle and Ben are welcome additions to our council and as you can see from their individual introductions below they are looking forward to contributing to our school community.

From Michelle Nurse: My name is Michelle Nurse and I am looking forward to working in my role as a Parent Representative on the WLPS School Council this year. I'd like to thank Michelle Striepe and the School Council for this opportunity. I bring to the role 13 years experience within the Education sector as a Teacher and School Administrator. I am passionate about early child-hood education and literacy curriculum and intervention. I have two young children (one currently in Pre- Primary) and returned to live in Leeming when our oldest child was born, after previously living here for 24 years. I am actively involved in several community groups and look forward to working with the School Council in order to achieve continued positive outcomes for the WLPS school community.

From Ben Ash: I have been a part of the West Leeming Primary School community since 2015. Together with my wife, Amanda, we have two sons attending the school, in Years 1 and 3. I am a Mechanical Engineer and work in subsea robotics. I am passionate about STEM and developing creativity and problem solving skills in kids and am looking forward to serving the school community through the school council.

As ever, the School Council welcomes any questions, comments or concerns from our community that pertain to our work. The best way to contact the School Council is through our email: wlpschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Kind regards, Michelle Striepe Chairperson, West Leeming School Council

2018 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS West Leeming is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2018.

If you are a parent, or know of a parent, with a child that was born between July 1 2013 and June 30 2014, please be aware that they are eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2018.

Application for Enrolment forms can be obtained from our school’s website or the school office. When submitting your kindy application, you will have to present your child’s birth certificate, any visa documentation and a copy of their AIR (Australian Immunisation Register) History Statement. You can obtain a copy by emailing acir@humanservices.gov.au, phoning AIR on 1800 653 809 or from Medicare. We also require proof of your residential address.

Please enrol your child as soon as you can. As schools will be closed between Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 16, parents/persons responsible are encouraged to submit their application before the end of Semester 1 (June 30 2017). This will assist us with forward planning.

CURRENT KINDY STUDENTS GOING INTO PRE-PRIMARY Students who are already attending our 2017 Kindergarten program will need to apply to enrol in Pre-primary 2018. The Application for Enrolment forms have been sent home; please hand them in at the school office, with the necessary documents, as soon as possible.

COMMUNICATION AVENUES AT WEST LEEMING SMS 0438 942 201—to advise the school if your child will be absent from school and the reason for the absence.

School Email: Westleeming.PS@education.wa.edu.au

School Website: http://www.westleeming.wa.edu.au/

School Stream App—To install the app, just search for School Stream in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download and install; then search for our school. Go to https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/ for more detailed Instructions. If you don’t have access to a smartphone, you can access the app on your pc or laptop at this link: https://westleeming.myschoolstream.net/?style=embed

Wednesday, May 24, 11am West Leeming Primary School Library

Entry by donation. Raffle - $1 a ticket. Lots of prizes!

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Wild west café A BIG THANKS to our volunteers last week - Kirsten Sutton, Janette Roberts, Sue Walker and Jan. We really appreciate your help. This week we have the following volunteers:

Tues 16/5 NO VOLUNTEER - HELP REQUIRED!!!Wed 17/5 Di Sumich Thurs 18/5 Barb Grice Fri 19/5 Kirsten Sutton

We still have plenty of spaces to fill on our roster this term. Any time you can spare to give our Canteen Manager, Rita a hand is greatly appreciated. Even an hour can really help get things organised for the day. Spend as long as you like - an hour, a morning or until after lunch. Tea, coffee and lunch is provided to all volunteers. Please wear closed in footwear and bring a cap for your hair. To put your name on our roster or find out more, please call into the canteen and see Rita, phone her on 9310 3407 or email wlpscanteen@hotmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS White Polo's REDUCED to $5! All remaining stock of the White Polo Shirts are now just $5 each. Available in sizes 4, 6, 10 & 16 only. These can be worn until the end of 2017. Order online (www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au) for pick up from the uniform shop this Wednesday or we can deliver to your child's class. A great chance to buy a brand new item at second hand prices! WPLS Uniform Committee

Food allergies are becoming increasingly common and under-standing them is important for everyone. Food Allergy Week (FAW) aims to raise awareness of food allergy including po-tentially fatal food allergies. For more information, go to http://www.foodallergyaware.com.au/

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National Reconciliation Week Each year National Reconciliation Week, from May 27 to June 3, celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.

The dates that bookend the week are significant milestones in the reconciliation journey.

May 27—Marks the anniversary of Australia’s most success-ful referendum and a defining event in our nation’s history. The 1967 referendum saw over 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognise them in the national census.

3 June—Commemorates the High Court of Australia’s land-mark Mabo decision in 1992, which legally recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land—a relationship that existed prior to colonisation and still exists today. This recognition paved the way for land rights or Native Title.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2017 is ‘Let’s take the next steps’

This National Reconciliation Week we reflect on 2 significant anniversaries in Australia’s reconciliation journey - 50 years since the 1967 referendum and 25 years since the historic

Mabo decision.

The week reminds us that big changes take persistence and courage, so let’s celebrate together and take the next steps.

To find out more, visit reconciliation.org.au/nrw

Inspirational quotes: “'The impossible is what nobody can do until

somebody does it” ~ Unknown

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