9 May 2024

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers, 

It has been a busy few weeks since our last newsletter.

Our year 4 students participated in an incursion, “Failing Well,” which encouraged students to have a positive mindset and grow from the failures that they all experience from time to time.

On May 2nd our students participated in the annual Legends of Landsdale Cross Country event. This is a highly anticipated event every year. Thank you to both Mr Baggio and Mr Brown for a fantastic event.

On May 3^rd our staff and students wore blue to recognise Autism Awareness Day. This is a day designed to raise awareness of autism worldwide. It is a time when we are all encouraged to improve our knowledge and understanding of the different experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum.   

Our Kindy and Pre-primary students have also been busy participating in incursions during the last few weeks. The Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital visited as part of their program to help prepare students if they need to be hospitalised at some point, and our PP students had a lovely visit from Narelle Wynter who is the author of “I’d Rather Eat Chocolate.” While engaging the students in movement and play, the focus of the session was on healthy eating.

Our Mothers’ Day stall is happening on Friday this week. Kindy A students have already had an opportunity to attend but all other students will visit the stall to purchase something for a special person in their lives tomorrow. 

All of these activities only happen because of the partnership between the families and staff of Landsdale Primary School. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who works together to ensure that our students have so many wonderful experiences.

Thank you.

Leonie Mattock
Acting Principal

School Calendar

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2025

If your child is born between 1^st July 2020 and 30^th June 2021 Kindy enrolments for 2025 are now open and the application period closes on Friday 19^th July, 2024.  Application forms are available from our website or the front office.  For existing Kindy students going into Pre-primary, no action needs to be taken – you will be contacted in May regarding a position.

Student Birthdays

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

Roadwise Information

Traffic Warden Reminder

Our wonderful Traffic Warden on Southmead Drive, Lynne, has requested when using Southmead Drive to access Kiss and Drive, please do not park over the cross walk in the afternoon moving forward to continue around the roundabout.  Please stop at the first bollard and white line. 

It’s very difficult and not safe for the Traffic Warden to move around the cars that have parked over the crosswalk while waiting to move forward, and definitely not safe for the children to cross.

Stop at the first white line before the red and white bollard going towards the cross walk. 

Keep your speed to 40km in the school zone.

Library News … with Mrs Murray

WA Young Readers’ Book Award

It’s WAYRBA time again! The WA Young Readers’ Book Award is an annual event that encourages children to read and vote on a range of short-listed books by top authors and illustrators. The Library now has a display of these books, on the slat wall area. Children can borrow the WAYRBA books and vote on them by filling out the voting slip inside the book cover. They can keep the bookmark that is inside the book. Voting can also be done online. This year’s titles are suitable for all age levels and reading abilities. We would love to see all our borrowers reading and voting on the WAYRBA list of 30 books.

From now until the end of September, we are offering an incentive for students to participate in this event. Every time they read and vote on one of the Award books, their name goes into the draw to win a Scholastic Book Club voucher to the value of $25. The prize will be drawn when voting closes at the end of September.  Please return completed voting slips to Mrs Murray in the Library, so the votes can be recorded and entered into the draw.

P&C News

Mothers’ Day Stall 2024

We are excited to bring you this year’s Mothers’ Day Stall tomorrow (Friday 10^th May).

We know how much the kids love coming to do a bit of ‘shopping’, so make sure students bring along $6 to buy their Mum, Caregiver or special lady a lovely gift for Mothers’ Day. We will also have cards for $1.00 (while stocks last). 

If you are interested in organising next year’s Mothers’ Day or Fathers’ Day stalls, or have any questions, please message Nerissa on 0432 326 584.

Nerissa Toh
Mothers’ Day Stall Organiser

Canteen Information – Sue Uyen, Manager

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Manager: Sue Uyen
Tel: 0410 894 457

Welcome back to another exciting term of delicious treats and comforting meals! We have some fantastic news to share with you:

Menu Changes: We're shaking things up!

Slushies and fruit salads are off the menu, but fear not – stuffed potatoes and homemade soups are back by popular demand. Warm up with a comforting bowl of soup or indulge in a hearty stuffed potato for the perfect lunchtime treat.

Price Adjustment: Due to supply increases, prices for items with cheese have been adjusted. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support. 

See you at Bush Blues Cafe for another term of tasty treats!
 
Warm regards,
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

Australian Early Development Census

Career Conversations – Pathways and Opportunities 2024

The Department of Education will once again deliver the Career Conversations events for families and schools throughout the state in 2024.  Previously, these free cross-sectoral events have booked out overnight in the metro area, the feedback is positive, and participants highly valued the opportunity to hear accurate, up-to-date career pathway and labour market information. A key highlight for the participants was hearing from industry representatives and employers.  

Boost Program Girrawheen – For Parents/Caregivers of Children aged 4-7 years

A FREE workshop series for parents and caregivers to learn how to support their child learning to read and write. The workshops include information, activities, and a take-home resource pack.

Bookings are essential, morning tea is provided.

Girrawheen Library

Part 1: Thursday 6 June, 9.30am – 12:30pm
Part 2: Thursday 13 June, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Register or express interest via email to natasha.stoiche@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or call 9405 5954.

Wanneroo Secondary College Endorsed Specialist Programs

Please see the attached flyers for Wanneroo Secondary College’s 2025 Specialist Programs.  These programs are DoE endorsed and although applications officially closed on 30^th April, we are currently accepting late applications.