17 December 2015

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Staff and Students,

Congratulations to all of our graduating Year 6's on a fantastic Graduation on Wednesday. Good luck to all of the students in their secondary endeavours. Thank you to the Year 6 teachers - Ms Jessica Screaigh, Mr Peter Hayward, Miss Lisa Harris, Mr Dylan Rayner and also Music Specialist Mr Andrew Angel, for the preparation and presentation of such a wonderful event.

Reports have been given out to students on Wednesday. Reports not picked up by Thursday will be mailed out during the holidays if you have provided a stamped self-addressed envelope. Alternatively reports can be picked up at the beginning of the 2016 academic year from the school office.

Thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Landsdale Primary School for their hard work and professional approach this year. I would like in particular to thank and farewell the following staff:-

Mr Angel who will be greatly missed by parents, staff and students. Andrew brought a wealth of knowledge and skills to Landsdale and developed the Music program to new heights of excellence. We wish Andrew all the best in his new school.

We also thank and farewell Mr Machowiak who has worked collaboratively with our Arts staff so ably. Ben took our Drama students and also assisted Andrew in setting up and preparing students for assemblies and for MAD performances.

Mr Farrell leaves the Phys Ed role and did a great job assisted Mr Puccinelli. He has obtained another position full time, which is well deserved and we wish him well. Miss Jessica Screaigh, who has been an asset to our Year Seven, and now Year Six Program. Jess leaves for an adventure and new experiences at a NSW school. We will miss her and thank her for the collaborative journey she has helped lead and the amazing capacity for making complex things easy for others to understand.

Miss Harris and Mrs Roberts are also leaving to follow their professional path. Miss Harris has been a leader in our Year Six program and will be missed for her enthusiasm and high level of curriculum knowledge. Mrs Roberts has worked hard in the Year 5 class and while only at Landsdale for a brief time will be missed by many.

Mrs Kym Rice and Mrs Sharon Wandby who have worked so ably in Pre-Primary this year, we wish you well in the future.

Mrs Leonie Forrest and Mrs Nadine Fordham worked so diligently in our Kindy classes and were great supports for the staff and students during the year.

Our Canadian exchange colleague Mrs Elva Lacey leaves us to return home and we thank her for all her hard work and for the insights into Canadian culture. Best wishes to Ms Cynthia McCleary who after taking 12 months leave to work in Canada on exchange, has been appointed to Marmion Primary School. Cynthia is a foundation staff member and will be missed greatly for her professional knowledge, friendship and the wonderful sharing of her culinary skills.

Finally we thank our wonderful special needs assistants Mrs Carmen Sullivan, Mrs Corinne Morris and Mrs Ruth Blackburn for their caring and professional approach to supporting the education and welfare of the students in their care.

We wish the utmost of professional and personal success and enjoyment in 2016 and onwards to these staff. Change is often an opportunity for new perspectives and opportunities and as we continue to strive towards a world class education at Landsdale we look forward to even greater things for all in 2016.

The visit last Wednesday by Hon Malcolm Turnbull (Prime Minister), Hon Karen Andrews (Assistant Science Minister) and the Hon Luke Simpkins (Member for Cowan), was an affirmation of the innovative programs we at Landsdale have been implementing over many years. Congratulations to all our staff on your contribution to our journey and the commitment to preparing our students for their future.

Class Placements for Students

Class placements for students are being developed by teachers in conjunction with parent requests. There are many considerations for student placements so please understand that while all requests are considered, not all are able to be acted on. We find that given a couple of weeks the students have settled into their new classes well, a little resiliency initially pays off in the long run. Experience tells us that we potentially have more enrolments in the week before school starts, so as usual we will not be announcing class placements until Friday 29th January. The class lists will be displayed from 9.00am outside the front office. We wish to avoid as much as possible telling children they are with a particular teacher only to have that change because of increased enrolments.

2016 Personal Requirements Lists

2016 Personal Requirements lists were sent home with students earlier this term. If you have not received a copy please contact the office. Orders must be placed by Friday 18th December 2015 to guarantee delivery before Term 1 2016.

Students Not Returning to Landsdale in 2016

Just another reminder to please let us know if your children in current Pre-Primary to Year 5 will no longer be attending Landsdale Primary School next year because you are moving or changing schools. We are doing our best to get well organised for a smooth start to 2016 but we rely on your help in this important area. All schools are funded according to our enrolments so it is very important that we plan on accurate enrolment numbers. Families who know they will not be returning to Landsdale Primary School in 2016 are asked to click on the attached link or phone the school.

Jennifer.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au

School Development Days 2016

Students do not attend on the following School Development Days:

Term 1

Tuesday 8th March

Term 2

Tuesday 7th June

Term 3

Monday 18th July

Term 4

Friday 28th October

I hope you all have a safe, happy and active holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again for the 2016 academic year.

With kind regards,
Leanne White
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

Important Dates
Thursday 17th December, 2015	Last day of Term 4
Monday 1st February, 2016	First day of Term 1, 2016
Tuesday 8th March, 2016	School Development Day – Students Do Not Attend
Tuesday 7th June, 2016	School Development Day – Students Do Not Attend
Monday 18th July, 2016	School Development Day – Students Do Not Attend
Friday 28th October, 2016	School Development Day – Students Do Not Attend

School Contacts & Other Information

The Broadview
Landsdale WA 6065
Ph: (08) 9302 4100
Fax: (08) 9302 4363
SMS: 0417 912 795 (absentee messages only please)
Email: landsdale.ps@det.wa.edu.au
Website: www.landsdaleps.wa.edu.au

Principal: Leanne White
Deputy Principal: Cass Di-Sisto
Deputy Principal: Leonie Mattock
Deputy Principal: Natalie Bracegirdle
Business Manager: Jacqui Lyons
Administration & PR Officer: Tracy Howes
Ministerial Officers: Jenny Shepherd and Tania Burke

School Board

Aberline Attwood
Keera Bull – Chair
Kahli Bourke
Mimma Della Gatta
Kendra McDonald
Rohan Osment
Margaret Quirk MLA
Debbie Yates
Leanne White

P&C Association

President: Kendra McDonald
Vice President: Keera Bull
Secretary: Olivia Osment
Treasurer: Emma Dear

Dental Therapy Centre

Open Monday – Friday
Ph: (08) 9302 2969

Achievement Certificates

Congratulations to the following students who received their certificates at the Senior Assembly on Wednesday 9th December, 2015.

LA 11	No awards this week.
LA 12	No awards this week.
LA 13	Jazmine O and Caylei D
LA 14	Amaya B and Alicia H
LA 15	Dakota Z and Joshua M
LA 16	No awards this week.
LA 17	Jackie D and Georgia N
LA 18	Brodie K and Semyon O
LA 26	Joel K and Mariam S
LA 27	No awards this week.
LA 28	All of LA 28.
LA 29	Remi T and Monique S
LA 30	Max B, Jacob E and Chelsea G
LA 31	Jayde C and Stefan G
LA 32	Ching L and Rhori P

Congratulations to Ana V (LA 18) for receiving the Aussie of the Month Certificate.

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We Need Your Help

If you have any unused or obsolete iPhone 4 or iPod charging cables lying around at home or your office, can you please drop them in to the school's office. They would be very gratefully received.

Salvation Army Christmas Appeal

A special thank you to all families who made a donation of food or gifts to our 2015 Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. It was very gratifying to see the generosity of our school community in supporting those less fortunate and the Salvation Army were very thankful for your kind gestures.

Fundraising News

DISCO 2015

What a great success! Over 430 kids attended our junior and senior school discos and we raised over $3600 for the school. Thank you to all the volunteers including Mel and Deb who made the event possible!

Next year to avoid the Summer heat and make way for the School Fete, the disco will be held in Term 3. If you have any other feedback please let the P&C know.

GRAND CINEMA CARD 2016

If you love going to the cinema then consider buying a Grand Card! For $30 you receive:

• $13 movie tickets each for you and 3 guests - any regular movie in any regular cinema, on any day (surchargeapplies to 3D movies) and
• An additional offer of two tickets for $14 to be used once in the first half of the year and once in the second half of the year.

Once you register your card you receive more awesome benefits...

• A FREE small drink & popcorn
• A FREE popcorn
• Free large upgrade when purchasing a medium popcorn and
• Regular eNews with the latest movie information plus the chance to win some great prizes and free tickets!

The Grand Card is valid at all Grand Cinemas 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016.

Just fill out this application form (2015 form attached) and take into any Grand Cinema. Dont forget to fill out the school name and phone number. We will get $5 from each sale!

THAT'S MINE LABELS

Did you know that the school gets a commission on THATS MINE LABELS if you nominate Landsdale Primary School on your order form? This year we got $101 commission.

For any stick on, iron on or bag tags for the new school year consider: http://thatsmine.com.au/

QUIZ NIGHT 2016

Put Saturday 19th March in your diary! Get a table of 8 together and come along to our BACK TO SCHOOL quiz!

We are taking donations of goods and services for the night so if you know of any businesses that might like to donate something, let me know:- aberline.attwood@dpaw.wa.gov.au

Also if quizzes aren't your thing but would like to help in the planning or on the night also please let me know. Im looking for around 5 people to help with the planning!

OTHER FUNDRAISING VENTURES 2016

2016 will be a busy year book-ended by the Quiz Night in Term 1 and the School Fete in Term 4. We'll be looking for mums and dads to help us help the school community not just for these big events but also for other planned events throughout the year. To help you think about where you might help out and also so you know what's coming when, this is a rough calendar of fundraising events for 2016.

Term 1 - Back to School Quiz Night (week 7, 19 March), Easter Egg raffle (week 8), Entertainment Book (week 9?) Term 2 - Mothers Day Stall (week 2), Lapathon (TBA) Term 3 - Fathers Day Stall (week 7), School disco (TBA) Term 4 - School Fete (week 7, 25 November?), kid's art products such as calendars/cards/plates (TBA).

In the mix may also be crazy hair days, sausage sizzles, etc.

At the beginning of the year, the P&C will discuss the school's wish list and funding priorities. It has already committed profits from the Quiz Night to the nature play areas but some additional ideas for 2016 include fans or some sort of cooling for the undercover area. If you have any good ideas, why dont you come along to the P&C meetings in Term 1 in Week's 3 and 7 and join in on the conversation!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS FOR 2015!

Uniform Shop News

Please see the attached information about ordering online.

The Uniform Shop will be open from Monday 25th January from 9.30am until 11.30am for online pickups and 10.30am till 11.30am for cash sales. All orders placed over this time will be ready for pick up.

As yet we have not confirmed what hours the uniform shop will be open in 2016, this will be advised in the first Newsletter of 2016.

Thank you. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

Safety House Report

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

All questions/enquiries to our School Banking Coordinator - Amanda Ferguson - anferg77@gmail.com or 0402179511.

Letters and Sounds Parent Information

Please see the attached Parent Information about Letters and Sounds.

Summer Holidays Community Cricket Camp – Mt Lawley School Holiday Cricket Camp

Give the kids 4 days of cricket from 12th - 15th January this school holidays at the Breckler Park Cricket ground, Cornwall Street in Dianella. Starting at 9am and finishing at 1am senior players and Level 2 coaches will be coaching plus there will be special visits from Western Warrior players.

To take advantage of a 20% early bird discount offer register now at http://www.cycd.com.au/services/summer-holidays-cricket-camp/ or contact David Virgo atinfo@cycd.com.au or phone 0439091418

Landsdale Tennis Coaching

Please see the attached documents for information on Tennis Coaching at Landsdale Primary for Term 1 in 2016.

January Head Start Program

January Head Start Program for Year 6 students who will be starting high school in 2016

Help build your child's confidence as they transition to high school with courses that will cover English and Maths skills development and Learning Skills for high school, NAPLAN preparation, persuasive essay writing, Interactive Science and Computer Coding.

Dates: Two day courses, three hours per day between January 18th – January 28th 2016.
Cost: $180. 10% discount if you enrol and pay by 21st December 2015.
Venues: Rossmoyne SHS and Churchlands SHS
Older siblings? Courses are available for students from Years 7 – 12 in various subjects.

For further information and enrolment

Phone: 9314 9500 Email: learn@academictaskforce.com.au Website: www.academictaskforce.com.au

Behaviour Tonics Parenting Courses

Please see the attached flyer for details on Behaviour Tonics Parenting Courses.

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Course.

To help manage difficult behaviour in children 2 to 12yrs. All 7 to 9.30pm.

WEMBLEY $180pp or $340 per couple

Mon 23rd, 30th Nov & 7th Dec
Tue 12th, Thurs 14th & Thurs 21st Jan

The following are available as 'In House' courses. Parenting Information Session (Including 10 take home tips). This 2 hour seminar is designed to improve your knowledge and confidence as a parent.

Bullying – Don't Just Stand There
Protective Behaviours.
Engaging Adolescents (11 to 16yo)

Private Consultations Available. To enquire/register call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au .

Macedonian Language Learning Program

The Macedonian Community Language School is working to establish partnerships with schools to facilitate after school Macedonian language classes. Please find attached the enrolment form if you are interested.

The Macedonian Language School shares the vision for education of all our children and promoting student achievement, social cohesion, global citizenship and capitalising on the benefits of language learning and cultural awareness.

Should you require any further information please telephone 9328 7852 or email at language@macedoniawa.com.au .