10 March 2016

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Landsdale Primary School has been an Independent Public School since 2010. The Department of Education Services conducts an independent review of each Independent Public School in the final year of the school's three-year Delivery and Performance Agreement. We have recently completed our review process and I would like to thank the whole school community for making Landsdale Primary School such a great school. All staff, students, parents and community members contribute to the vision, values and programs that ensure we are always striving for the best outcomes for students. While we don’t have the final report yet, the feedback after the review was very positive, particularly around our culture, rich programs and community connections. The final report will be available to the school community when completed. Thank you all.

One of our rich, higher order thinking programs that has caught the public’s attention is Code-Topia. Miss Sampey and Mr Bennett lead the program which embeds coding skills into the classroom practice of Years 4-6. It was exciting for the students to be involved in the filming of the news program “Today Tonight”, which will feature our students undertaking different activities which apply their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills.

ANZAC Day Service

This year our ANZAC service assembly will have a slightly later starting time, commencing at 9.00am on Friday 8th April outside the undercover area. We would love to see as many parents as possible attend to help mark our respect to those who fought and died in all wars.

All our School Council/Ministers will participate in the service along with all choir students as well as students who are members of the Guides and Scouts. Prior to the service the canteen will be providing a breakfast which students will need to pre-order. A note will be sent out regarding this soon.

We will also be accepting contributions of flowers for wreaths. Please bring donations of flowers to school on Thursday 7th April.

Many thanks for your support.

Regards

Leanne White
Principal

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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
Deputy Principal: Peter Hayward
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: Amanda Ferguson
Vice President: Olivia Osment
Roadwise Co-ordinator: Olivia Osment
Safety House: Sally Pellegrini

Dental Therapy Centre

Open Monday – Friday
Ph: (08) 9302 2969

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Dogs

Just a reminder, in the interest of children’s health and safety, dogs are NOT permitted on the school site.

Voluntary Contributions and Charges 2016

Thank you to all who have paid their child’s contribution and charges for 2016. Monies collected through this scheme enhance the learning program by the purchase of additional resources.

The In School Activities component is compulsory and must be paid for your child/children to participate. We would appreciate payment of the In School Activity fee as soon as possible.

For your convenience, we accept Visacard and Mastercard (over the phone) and all EFTPOS transactions over the counter, along with cash and cheque. We also accept Direct Debit. The details are: BSB 066-132 Account 10249789 (Student’s Full Name must be included in the Reference).

Library News

Opening Times

Just a reminder that the Library is open for book borrowing at these times:

Scholastic Book Club

Issue 2 of Book Club closes on Friday 18th March @ 9am. Please place your LOOP orders online before this date or return your completed order forms to the Front Office by the due date. Late orders cannot be accepted.

More Books To Be Covered

We are processing new reading books and library books on a daily basis. These new resources will need to be covered before they can be used by students and staff. If you can assist, please see Mrs Murray in the Library.

On The Ball … with Mr P

Netball Trial Day

Netball Trials are being held at John Forrest Secondary College on Wednesday 4th May and Wednesday 18th May 2016 for our Department of Education endorsed Specialist Netball Program. Please see the attached flyer.

P&C News

Recently an informal meeting was held to discuss a number of ideas for fundraising events this year. These events will be tabled at the next P&C meeting and we will keep you informed regarding the outcome.

The next fundraising event to be held is the Easter Raffle which will be happening on Thursday 24th March. All donations are greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the P&C, I would like to say a big thank you to all the new volunteers who have offered to help out for upcoming events. Without the help of volunteers, these events would not be able to occur. If you are interested in helping for any event, please contact me at anferguson1977@gmail.com or alternatively on 0402 179 511.

A big thank you to all the parents who are using Kiss and Drive correctly and following the directions given. By using this service correctly, it makes our volunteers job much easier and also ensures your child's safety when entering your car.

Our next meeting is being held on Tuesday 15th March at 7:30pm in the school staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a great way to meet new people and to find out what’s happening within the school.

The P&C are still in need of a secretary. Without all executive positions filled, the committee is unable to run to its full potential.

If you are interested in filling this position or you would like any information pertaining to P&C matters, please contact me at anferguson1977@gmail.com or 0402179511.

Amanda Ferguson
President

Fundraising News – Easter Raffle

Thank you for everyone who has so far donated to the raffle, we are still in desperate need of more eggs so we can do up 2 prizes per class as well as some major prizes. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 24th March from 8am until 8.45am outside your child’s classroom, please look for the tables that will be set up. Kindy and Pre-primary parents have already been given some tickets. They are $1 each. Please hand them back to your teacher and don’t forget your child’s name and class number on the tickets!

Uniform Shop News

We currently have a small delay on the size 4 and 6 polo shirts as soon as they arrive they will be back on the web site.

Towards the end of Term 1 we will do a winter order form ready for the colder months.

After Term 1 is finished the office and canteen will no longer be taking any cash for uniforms. They can take your order form with credit card details on the bottom of the form, or you can order online or come into the uniform shop which will be opened every second Friday. We are next open on Friday 18th March from 7.45am until approximately 9am.

The Uniform Shop will be open:-

18th March - 7.45am-9.00am
1st April - 7.45am-9.00am

Interested in Becoming A Safety House?

Safety House is a community based "Good Neighbour" program of volunteer householders. It's easy to be a Safety House, it costs you absolutely nothing and you could be doing something important to help protect vulnerable young children. You can make a difference in your local community.

Who can be a Safety House?

• A Safety Householder must be a caring adult who is usually in or around their home during school travel time and be ready and willing to assist any child who might seek help at their door.
• Your house must have easy street access to the front door, no screening walls or trees and a Safety House sign easily visible from the street.
• Before you can be a Safety House, everyone living in the house aged 14 and over must consent to having a continuously monitored police check which is fully paid for by Safety House.

If you are interested or have any queries, please contact Sally Pellegrini, Landsdale Primary's Safety House Coordinator, at sally.pellegrini@gmail.com or leave a message at the school office on 9302 4100.

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

Join School Banking on an outback adventure!

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and 8 new exclusive School Banking reward items.

This year’s program is themed the Outback Savers and School Banking is taking students on a wild adventure through the Canyon of Savings, where they’ll learn to master smart savings habits.

There are 8 new reward items for 2016 from the Outback Savers range:

• Flying Snake Tail
• Wildlife Writer Set
• Mud Splat Handball
• Outback Pat Bag Tag
• Backtrack Eraser Pen
• Jump and Skip Rope
• Bush Fly Fan
• Wriggly Glow Worm

Win a wildlife family adventure holiday to Australia Zoo!

This year School Banking is giving students the chance to win a family trip for up to two adults and three children to explore Australia Zoo and meet Bindi and Robert Irwin.

Students who make 15 or more School Banking deposits by the end of Term 3, 2016 will be automatically entered into the draw. This is another great way to motivate students to save regularly and reach their savings goals.

School Banking Day Reminder

Don’t forget that THURSDAY from 8 – 8:45 AM is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit.

For every deposit made at school, no matter how big or small, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program.

If you would like any information regarding school banking, please contact Amanda Ferguson at anferguson1977@gmail.com or alternatively on 0402 179 511.

Can Saver Plus Assist You With School Costs?

Join Saver Plus and match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for educational costs including:

• school uniforms and text books
• computers, laptops and tablets
• excursions and camps
• sports equipment, uniforms and lessons
• music tuition and instrument hire.

You may be eligible if you have a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, are at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), such as full-time, part-time, casual or seasonal work, and have a child at school or study yourself.

Contact Meagan Parry your local Saver Plus Worker: (08) 9440 4147 / 0438 518 603 or meagan.parry@thesmithfamily.com.au. Saver Plus was developed by ANZ and the Brotherhood of St Laurence and is delivered across Mirrabooka by The Smith Family. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government.

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

Tue 16th, 23rd Feb & 1st March (2 to 5yrs)
Thurs 25th Feb, 3rd & 10th March (2 to 12yrs)
Wed 23rd, 30th March & 6th April (2 to 12yrs)

Protective Behaviours

WEMBLEY $65pp or $120 per couple

Wed 9th March, 6.30 to 9.30pm.

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
Engaging Adolescents (11 to 16yo)

Private Consultations Available. To enquire/register call 9382 1182 or go to