22 February 2024

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would first like to thank all our families for your support and understanding during the unprecedented heatwave. It has been a challenging landscape for us all but especially for our students. I’m hoping we have seen the last of the extreme temperatures!

At the beginning of the year I think it is really important to highlight the importance of the strong relationship needed between home and school.

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else does. Your child’s teacher/s also want to get to know your child as well as possible to be able to support them.

When there is a strong and respectful relationship with you and your child/children’s teacher/s, you’re in a good position to give them information to help your child get the most out of education. You and your child’s teachers can work together to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

When everybody is working together in the best interests of your child/children some researched benefits of include:

• regular school attendance
• positive school results
• a positive attitude towards school
• good social and relationship skills
• a sense of wellbeing
• positive mental health benefits

We look forward to the productive relationships built through this term and into the rest of the year.

Kindest regards,
Ms Kerryn Woodhouse

School Calendar

Student Birthdays

We would like to wish the following students a very Happy Birthday.

Roadwise Information

Stop and Think in Yellow and Pink Gold Coin Dress Up Day

Landsdale Primary School will be participating in the Stop and Think in Yellow and Pink gold coin donation day on Friday 1^st March.

Chaplain’s Chat

Hello!

For those of you that are new to Landsdale Primary School I would like to welcome you and let you know of my services. I am the school Chaplain, and my role is to provide holistic pastoral care to students, school staff and members of the community, irrespective of faith or cultural backgrounds. The pastoral care provided includes one on one and group sessions addressing physical and mental health issues, social and values education, behaviour management, emotional support, and professional referrals, where appropriate. Please know my door is always open and I am always happy to help.

I also wanted to highlight some great and free further supports that you also might find helpful.  

Triple P Parenting

This is a free online service that helps make raising kids easier. It gives you tips and ideas to help raise happy and confident kids; see more of the behaviours you like and less of the ones you don’t; and have better relationships with your family.

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind has developed an app, with guided sleep mediations and a range of tools and resources to support families to build their mental fitness together.

The school library

Our library has some excellent resources you can access from the LEAP section – Linking Education and

• Anxiety
• Resilience
• Divorce

You just sign up like you would at your local community library or you can use your child’s account.
I hope you find this helpful and please know my door is always open.
My Days: Monday – Friday  
My email is: michelle.bispo@youthcare.org.au or michelle.bispo@education.com.au

Library News …. with Mrs Murray

LANDSDALE DIGITAL LIBRARY (Wheelers eBooks & Audiobooks)

Our school is committed to providing students with unique learning opportunities, which is why we are pleased to introduce ePlatform, a digital library for students that provides free access to eBooks and Audiobooks.

The benefits of ePlatform are many. With ePlatform, your student has 24/7 access to eBooks and Audiobooks for free. This is a wonderful extension of our physical school library and allows titles to be checked out at home, over the weekend or during school breaks without worrying about losing or accruing late fees because they automatically return at the end of the loan period. Students of all ages can benefit from ePlatform's reading and comprehension tools. A service like this can benefit struggling or reluctant readers, learning-challenged students, second-language learners as well as gifted readers.

• Unique reader customisation with the Settings wizard, across all devices
• Introduces students to books above their reading level
• Helps busy kids find time to read
• Professionally curated collection with age restrictions set by school staff
• Increases vocabulary and improves pronunciation and comprehension
• User-friendly for all types of readers and listeners (eg: reluctant, dyslexic)

How does it work? Ensure your reader has the ePlatform app which can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store, Google Play Store or visit landsdaleps.wheelers.co to begin. Students have their own unique log-in to access the platform. These green log-in strips were distributed to classroom teachers in Week 3. Please contact us directly should your child have any trouble logging in or accessing ePlatform.

HOW TO USE OUR LANDSDALE DIGITAL LIBRARY
(also known as Wheelers eBooks & Audiobooks)

 Borrowing an eBook or audiobook is as easy as 1,2,3…using the ePlatform App:

1. Search for and download the “ePlatform by wheelers books” app from your App Store. (Apple App Store, Android App on Google Play or Windows)
2. Find our Library (type in Landsdale Primary School)
   
3. Log in using your Library ID* (see instructions below)

Browse and borrow an eBook to read on your device (phone, iPad, laptop, etc) Or listen to an audiobook on your device. Make any place your reading place. Now there’s no need to wait for the Library to open…you can read anytime, anywhere…24/7.

Borrowing an eBook or audiobook is as easy as 1,2,3…using our Wheelers website:

1. Log onto the Wheelers ePlatform website at

2. Browse the ePlatform eBooks & audiobook collection online. You can also use the various categories (eg: Listening Favourites, Popular, Latest Additions, New/Recent Releases, Author and/or Title Search, Browse, etc). Use the filters to search for age-appropriate titles.
3. Log in using your Library ID*.

Borrow your eBook and read on your device or listen to your audiobook on your device. Great for road trips!

How to Log on to Wheelers ePlatform (eBooks & audiobooks):

* Type in your UserName and Password
* Your User Name is: First Name.Last Name  eg: Sharon.Murray
(use your first name with a capital letter followed by a dot then your last name with a capital letter – no spaces)
* Your Password is: Library1 (it’s the same for all students) eg: Library1
(use a capital ‘L’ for Library followed by number 1 – no space in between)

PLEASE NOTE: If your child has difficulty logging into our Wheelers ePlatform, please ask them to come and see Mrs Murray in the Library. Alternatively, you can email me to ask for assistance or clarification:
Sharon.Murray@education.wa.edu.au 

Fun Facts about Wheelers ePlatform:

* Each student can borrow TWO books at a time for a period of TWO weeks.
* The borrowed books will automatically disappear from your device and be returned as soon as the due date is reached. (No more overdue books!)
* You can return the book before the due date by pressing the RETURN button.
* You can RESERVE items that are currently out on loan.
* ePlatform is a Shared Collection (we share the eBooks and audiobooks with other schools around Australia). This keeps the costs down and allows us to access a great range of titles.
* We also purchase our own titles to add to our Private Collection. These titles are for the exclusive use of Landsdale Primary School students.

KEEP READING ALL YEAR ROUND
AND DISCOVER THE FUN OF READING ON YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
TOO EASY and KIDS LOVE IT!

And here’s a few more practical tips and tricks to get you started and to keep your child reading throughout 2024:

* Make sure your devices are charged before you get comfy.
* Download books in Wi-Fi spaces or before you go outdoors with unstable connections.
* Use the ‘Settings Wizard’ comfort reading options to suit your needs. 

P&C News

Hello Everyone,

Become a member of the Landsdale Primary School P&C and help improve our school.

The P&C have funded numerous projects for the school community over the years and 2024 is going to be just as big. Join other hard-working Mums and Dads and be a part of something that will last for years to come.

Wednesday 20th March. AGM and general meeting.

• 6pm in the staff room.
• Vote for the 2024 committee.
  
• General meeting to follow.

Many thanks,
P&C Landsdale

Canteen Information – Sue Uyen, Manager

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Manager: Sue Uyen
Tel: 0410 894 457

We will be having our T1 sausage sizzle on the last day of the term. Further details will be posted on Facebook, Compass and in this newsletter closer to the time.

Our homemade Wednesday student lunch specials will be posted on Facebook every Sunday, make sure you are following our page so you don’t miss out! 

We have yummy recess snacks available for the children to purchase at the canteen window every day. Items cost between 50c to $2.50, regular favourites can also be ordered on Qkr! along with frozen treats and slushies at lunchtime. We kindly ask you to remind your child to collect frozen treats or slushies from the canteen if you order them as we do not deliver these items to classrooms.

Emergency lunches happen from time to time and we will never let a child go hungry. If your child comes home with a lunch receipt this can be paid via the QKR! app or with cash at the canteen.

Thank you for your ongoing support.
The Bush Blues Cafe Team

Uniform Shop News

For all uniform requirements, please contact Tudor Uniforms on Tel. 9408 2666 or www.tudorschooluniforms.com.au.  Their address is: Unit 1/75 Excellence Dr, Wangara.

Leap – Parent Information

A Note from the School Health Nurse (Primary School)

Welcome to the new school year. My name is Joanne Duncan, and I am the School Health Nurse who visits your school.

School Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential. A major part of my work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program.  Additionally, the nurse can be contacted at any time throughout primary school if you have concerns about your child’s health, development or wellbeing.

School Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children and their families, providing information, assessment, health counselling and referral. They also work in partnership with schools to support teachers in health-related curriculum and can assist in the development of health care plans for students with complex and chronic health needs.

The services provided are free and confidential.
My workdays are Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Please contact me on Ph:0404 823 686 Email: joanne.duncan@health.wa.gov.au

A Message from the School Health Nurse (For Kindy & PP Children)

School Entry Health Assessment

All children in Western Australia are eligible for a School Entry Health Assessment when they are of school entry age. The School Entry Health Assessment is provided by the local School Health Nurse. It is an excellent opportunity to look at the health and development of your child at the beginning of school life.

The assessments are simple, non-invasive, quick and easy. They screen for problems which are best addressed, if picked up and treated early. The assessments include:

• Vision
• Hearing
• Teeth
• Growth (including weight, height and Body Mass Index). 

Your child’s results will be sent home after their health check has been completed. Results are always treated confidentially.

Please note, if the assessment results for your child suggest there may be a concern, the School Health Nurse will contact you to discuss.

School Entry Health Assessment forms are currently being distributed for parents to complete. Please complete and sign the back page of the form before you return it.

Please return the form to the class teacher as soon as possible.

Kindy assessments start in Feb and will continue until December.
I look forward to working with you and your family.
If you have a concern about your child’s health, development or wellbeing please contact me on Ph:0404 823 686 Email: joanne.duncan@health.wa.gov.au

Joanne Duncan
Registered Nurse

Better Health Programs

The Better Health Program is running throughout 2024 with thanks to funding by WA Department of Health.  

The 10 week course is delivered online and in person at a local community.  

Who should join the program: 

• Children who are 6-12 years old and above a healthy weight 
• Families who are struggling with healthy eating habits 
• Families who need help with screen time and activity 

How much does the program cost: 

FREE for eligible families.

What does the program cover: 

• Food Fundamentals
• Mindful Mealtimes 
• Portion sizing 
• Food Label reading
• Screen time and Physical Activity 
• Role modelling as parents  

How long does it go for? 

10 weeks, delivered online or in person at local communities.  

Who runs it? 

Delivered by qualified health professionals. 

Pilates Classes

Perth Cartooning Program

Swim Robes