Term 3 Week 2 NEWSLETTER 1 August 2019

Willandra Primary School Independent Public School

With Pride We Learn With Pride We Grow

Chidzey Drive Seville Grove 6112 * Ph: (08) 9391 4300 * www.willandraps.wa.edu.au * School App—Flexibuzz

Dear Willandra Community

It is already the end of Week Two, but I would like to officially

welcome everyone back to Term Three. I have enjoyed

hearing all about what the kids got up to on their holidays.

Everyone has settled back into the routine of school life which

has been supported by a positive atmosphere around the

school.

‘With PRIDE we learn. With PRIDE we grow’ is Willandra’s motto;

and it is PRIDE that I will be encouraging across the community.

I am proud to belong to Willandra’s community.

My aim is to instil a sense of PRIDE in all our students in whatever

they do around the school.

At our first student assembly this term, I went through a number

of ways that students can show this:

Students’ can:

Always use their manners; be respectful of others.

Wear our school uniform.

Do their best in their school work.

Always walk on our paths around the school.

Pick up any rubbish they may find.

Be PROUD of themselves!

Students can show PRIDE in their school by simply wearing the

correct uniform. Our uniform consists of:

A blue polo shirt or jacket with the black school logo.

Black shorts, pants or skirt.

Students may also wear their faction shirts, also with the

school logo.

Buckets hats, with their faction colour, must be worn

during all outside activities and play.

Denim is excluded from the School Dress Code.

Students who consistently choose not to comply with the dress

code may be excluded from certain excursions and

programmes. Parents will be contacted if this issue becomes a

problem for the child.

On a personal note, I would like to say how humbled I am at

the opportunity I have been given this semester, to lead the

school I love so much. I am committed to ensuring the students

of Willandra know they are supported in all they do and will be

encouraged to do their best always. Parents, if you need to

speak with me for any reason; please make an appointment

through the front office; this ensures that I am able to give due

time and attention to your issue.

All the best for the term ahead.

Regards

Mark Smith PRINCIPAL

Value:

Tolerance

& Inclusion

Weeks 1-5

Coming Events

Term 3 Week 3

Mon 5 Aug

Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Tue 6 Aug

School Banking 8.00-8.20 am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Wed 7 Aug

Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Uniform Shop Closed

*Online Uniform orders delivered to

classes

Canteen Closed

P & C Meeting 6.30pm

Thur 8 Aug

TA 9 Junior Parent Assembly

Techno Café 2.40-3.20pm

Fri 9 Aug

Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

*Online Uniform orders delivered to

classes

Value:

Tolerance

& Inclusion

Weeks 1-5

Coming Events

Term 3 Week 4

Mon 12 Aug

Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Musica Viva Incursion

Tue 13 Aug School Banking 8.00-8.20 am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Wed 14 Aug

Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

Uniform Shop Closed

*Online Uniform orders delivered to

classes

Canteen Closed

Senior Dalefest

Rainbow Free Dress Day

Thur 15 Aug

TA 8 Junior Parent Assembly

Newsletter

Techno Café 2.40-3.20pm

Fri 16 Aug Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am

Cluster 3 Wet Area

*Online Uniform orders delivered to

classes

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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

YEAR 6 BUSSELTON CAMP Tuesday 24th - Friday 27th September 2019 WHEN Week 10, Term 3

WHERE: BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP, Busselton (Caves Road)

HOW MUCH: $ 280

CAMP DEPOSIT: $ 90 due Friday 21st June

(Week 8, Term 2)

CAMP BALANCE: $190 due Friday 6th September

(Week 7, Term 3)

(Part-payments will be accepted until these dates).

These deadlines are non-negotiable. If deposits are not paid by the above mentioned date, students will

be considered as ‘not going’.

Next Camp Meeting : Amended date: Wednesday 11th September in TA 22 at 2.40pm.

Mark Smith, Year 6 Camp Coordinator

PRE PRIMARY 2020 Pre Primary Applications for 2020 were due to be completed at the school office by 26th July 2019 (Week 1,

Term 3).

Pre Primary is compulsory education. Parents must complete an application for children born between

1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, including the current 2019 Kindergarten students.

Pre Primary children who reside in our boundary are guaranteed enrolment.

Please bring-

Your child’s birth certificate (if not already provided)

Your child’s immunisation statement (if not already provided)

Recent utility invoice

Court orders (if applicable)

Details and paperwork of any medical condition or disability

If you are not a permanent resident of Australia, we also need your child’s Passport and Visa

documentation.

Please advise staff at the time of completing the application if contact phone numbers have changed.

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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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Aussies of the Month

Laicee S and Savannah M

Aussie of the Month is a primary school recognition program which has been in operation for

over twenty years. The program recognises personal endeavour, achievement and contribution

to the community and reflects some of the values we share, such as fair go, mateship, respect

and inclusion.

Aussie of the Month is delivered by the same network that presents the Australian of the Year

Awards nationally. The Australian of the Year Awards profile leading citizens who are role models

for us all, who inspire us through their achievements and community participation, and

challenge us to make our own contribution to the community.

Aussie of the Month aims to encourage an appreciation of the diversity and depth of personal

contribution and achievement possible within your school, and bring about increased concern

and consideration for all members of the school community.

Deserving students are nominated by staff and these nominations are considered by the

Administration Team, with one winner named per month.

Aussies of the Month for July are Laicee and Savannah, who were nominated for demonstrating

school values, as noted by their class teachers, demonstrating maturity during challenging

situations and the perseverance to complete all given tasks to a high standard.

Congratulations, Laicee and Savannah, and thank you for helping make our school such a

wonderful place!

Mrs Abernethy

Deputy Principal

Reference:https://www.aussieofthemonth.org.au/

Savannah Laicee

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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Faction Athletics Carnival and Jumps Events—Pre Primary-Year 6 Willandra Jumps and Distance races will be held on Tuesday 27th August 9.30-12.30pm.

Willandra Faction Athletics Carnival (Track and Team games) will take place on Thursday 29th August.

Pre Primary to Year 2 students events take place from 8.45 am to 10.30am.

Year 3 to Year 6 students events take place from 11.00 to 2.00pm. Presentations commence

approximately 2.00pm.

Let’s see lots of faction t-shirts. Make sure your child has plenty to drink and eat, wears a hat and

has suitable footwear to run and participate in. Bare feet will not be allowed.

It’s going to be a GREAT day so, come along and cheer!

Wally Trethewey and Nerissa Tubby

Sport Coordinators

Musica Viva Incursion Notes have been sent home with Pre Primary to Year 6 students this week for the Musica Viva

Incursion. The event will take place on Monday 12th August 2019; permission forms and $4.00 must

be returned to the class teacher by Thursday 8th August.

Term 3 Events

Week Event Date

Week 4 Musica Viva Incursion 8.30-10.30am PP-Yr6 Monday 12th Aug

Senior Dale Fest

Rainbow Free Dress P&C Fundraiser

Wednesday 14th Aug

Week 5 Book Week Assembly and Dress Up Parade Monday 19th Aug

Canning Circus

Kindergarten & Pre Primary Library By Lamplight

Wednesday 21st Aug

Week 6 Faction Jumps & Distance Races

School Board Meeting 6.00pm

Tuesday 27th Aug

P & C Fathers Day Stall Wednesday 28th Aug

Faction Athletics Carnival Track and Field Thursday 29th Aug

Week 6 School Development Day

Students Do Not Attend

One Big Voice Choir Festival

2.45pm leave Willandra PS - RAC Arena

Friday 30th Aug

Week 8 TED’s Birthday Events Tuesday 10th Sept

Science Alive Incursion Thursday 12th Sept

Friday 13th Sept

Week 9 Interschool – Jumps & Distance Races Tuesday 17th Sept

P & C Kindergarten Colour Run Wednesday 18th Sept

Interschool Athletics - Track and Field Thursday 19th Sept

P & C Pre Primary – Year 6 Colour Run Friday 20th Sept

Week 10 Year 6 Busselton Camp Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th

Kindergarten Farmyard Incursion Wednesday 25th Sept

All events are published on Parent Planner distributed in

Week 2/Term 3, on the School website and School APP

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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

P & C News

GENERAL

Welcome back to what is going to be an exciting term ahead. This week we have sent home with

students a P&C package which includes updates of our Term 3 events in advance. Our Colour Explosion

for PP-6 has changed to Friday 20th September, Week 9 to include the Year 6 students who are at Camp

in Week 10. Kindergarten Colour Explosion remains unchanged on Wednesday 18th September 2019.

We have tickets to our Father's Day raffle available to purchase via the blue box and canteen for $3

each from the 1st August until the 21st August 2019. This year, we have some fantastic prizes from Auto

Bahn Haynes, Entertainment Book, Perth Wildcats and Fremantle Dockers. The raffle winners will be

announced at assembly on the 22nd August 2019.

Donations for our Father's Day stall can be dropped off at the office before our stall on Wednesday 28th

September 2019. If you are able to volunteer time at our stall, please contact our P & C.

We currently have a few vacant P & C positions; Vice President, Secretary and Uniform Shop

Coordinator which need to be filled at our next meeting on Wednesday 7th August, in the staff room at

6:30pm. If you are interested in helping our P & C continue the work we do, please contact us via our

Facebook page or leave a message with the office staff and we will be in contact.

Regards Elizabeth

P & C President

CANTEEN

Copies of the Term 3 Canteen menu were distributed to students and is also available on the

school website and APP.

Please remember the CANTEEN IS CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY.

No emergency lunches will be available on Wednesdays.

Canteen lunch orders must be placed by 9.30am each day.

Children are not permitted to be in the Canteen as required by the Occupational Health and

Safety policy.

Regards Shellianne and Kelly, Canteen Managers