11 August 2016

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Winter always brings the athletics carnivals and I am looking forward to the events. Mr Puccinelli has done a great job in organising the events so the day will flow smoothly. The oval is still a little scrappy despite the work that has been done through renovations.

Even though the carnival is a fantastic spectacle year 7 to 12 students need to be at their own school as it is a normal school day.

I would like to thank many people in the school community who have contributed to the building of the vision statement, in particular students. Next week the school board will be finalising the school statement that frames the work of the school for the next three years.

This year the school continues to spend a great deal of money in creating an effective computer system so that the one-to-one program works well. The service is improving but I wish that I could control the internet because from time to time it seems to drop out at the most inconvenient times. However, the school has been selected to trial the new NAPLAN on-line testing material. This is because we are seen as an innovative school by the Department of Education.

Regards,

Dr Tony Beswick
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: Dr Tony Beswick
Deputy 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
Dr Tony Beswick - Principal
Keera Bull - Chair
Kahli Bourke
Mimma Della Gatta
Fiona Klein
Kendra McDonald
Rohan Osment
Margaret Quirk MLA
Debbie Yates
Leanne White

P&C Association

President: Amanda Ferguson
Vice President: Olivia Osment
Secretary: Melissa George
Treasurer: Alysha Ferguson
Roadwise Co-ordinator: Olivia Osment
Safety House: Sally Pellegrini

Dental Therapy Centre

Open Monday – Friday
Ph: (08) 9302 2969

LEAP – Parent Information

1. Managing Anxiety in Children
2. When Kids Bend The Truth
3. How To Behave During Your Child’s Sport

onPsych

Hi everyone, my name is Alia and I am the new Psychologist based in Landsdale Primary School. I’m a fully registered Psychologist and have worked in the mental health field for six years before coming to onPsych. I’ve worked with children and young people with various issues and have supported them in their recovery journey. It gives me satisfaction seeing the little or big changes in their lives which help them reach their full potential. I enjoy making connections with the little people I work with and their families. I’m open to honest feedback and discussions and value parental involvement in therapy. If you have any queries feel free to grab one of onPsych’s info packs or drop in to see me for a chat. I’m at Landsdale on Thursday.

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Donations for Science

We are calling for donations of balls of wool for students to make a display for Science Week celebrating the brain. Balls can be dropped off at the Science Room (LA19) by the end of Week 6 (Friday 26th August).

Thank you,

Miss Joyce and Miss Bell

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2017

Kindy applications for 2017 have now closed. For existing Kindy students going into Pre-primary, no action needs to be taken – you will be contacted later in the year regarding a position. We are happy to retain your enrolment if your home is within the East Landsdale catchment area.

Library News

BOOK WEEK IS COMING!

Week 6 is Children's Book Week (Monday 22nd - Friday 26th August).

Our Whole School Dress-Up Day & Parades will be held on the morning of FRIDAY 26th AUGUST.

Library Loans

All library books borrowed by students and parents over the July school holidays should now be returned. If your child still has outstanding July holiday loans, can you please ensure that they are returned by the end of this week. Invoices will be sent to students who have had overdue loans for more than a month. Please return or renew these books (or pay for their replacement at the Front Office). If you would like to know what your child has on loan, please call the Library on 9302 4100, send a note through the classroom teacher or ask your child to come into the Library and check their current loans.

Closing Date for Term 3 Borrowing

Book borrowing is now in full swing for Term 3. The closing date for the return of all books this term will be Friday 16th September.

Opening Times

The Library is open for book borrowing at these times:

• Before school 8.30 - 8.50am Mon-Fri
• Lunchtime 12.30 - 1.00pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Closed Wed)
• After school 3.00 - 3.30pm Mon-Thur (Closed Friday after school)

All classes have a weekly “Library Book Change Time” organised by their class teacher. Please check your child’s rostered borrowing day with their class teacher and assist them with remembering their library book and bag on that day. There is a copy of the timetable on the Library window and on our Library website.

Lending Rules

Students may borrow two books for a period of two weeks. Books may be renewed if not required by other readers. Overdue notices are sent to classrooms every week. Please remind your child to return his/her library books by the due date. Library bags must be used for borrowing. These are available from the Uniform Shop and department stores. Shopping bags are also suitable to use as library bags.

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Term 3 Phys Ed Program

Term 3 is another busy one for the Physical Education program, with our school and Interschool Athletics Carnivals and events. The format for all programs will run similar as it did last year, but with some minor adjustments.

If you are able to assist in any of the following events please let me know at Royce.Puccinelli@education.wa.edu.au. A carnival program will be attached in the next newsletter.

August 15 (Monday): Faction Jumps, Throws & Distance Events
August 19 (Friday): Interschool Cross-Country @ Penistone Reserve, Greenwood
August 25 (Thursday): Faction Athletics Carnival
September 13 (Tuesday): Interschool Jumps, Throws & Distance Events*
September 15 (Thursday): Interschool Athletics Carnival*

*All interschool events this year are being held at Landsdale Primary School.

Faction, Jumps & Distance Events

Next Monday, August 15, the faction jumps, throws and distance events will take place at Landsdale PS. I have attached an updated list of competitors and a schedule for the day.

Interschool Cross-Country

On Friday, 19th August, we will again participate in a local cross-country event at Penistone Reserve. We will be fielding the top 4 boy and girl students from years 1 and 2 (juniors) who run 600m, 3 and 4 (intermediate) who run 1300m and years 5 and 6 (seniors) who run 2000m. I have attached updated course maps for those students competing in this event.

Parents can independently nominate their children in the annual School Sport WA cross-country interschool event, please visit the link below for more information.

2016 Faction Athletic Carnival Phys Ed Event Details

I have attached event details for the Faction Athletics Carnival on Thursday, 25th August. The back-up for this day is Friday, 26th August, weather pending. I have also attached a map for the day, which may alter slightly.

As per last year, there will only be two divisions per running race this year and ribbons will be given out (1st-4th) after each rotation for each faction. Each rotation consists of 2 or 3 games, and it is planned each of these games will be played 5 times, ensuring maximum participation for students.

As with previous years, I expect the Faction Athletics Carnival will be well supported by students’ family and friends, which is always fantastic to see. This support is invaluable. To assist the teachers with student supervision and for the carnival to run as smoothly as possible, all spectators and supporters are asked to please keep well clear of the Faction bays, and to stay behind the marked areas on the oval, particularly the running track and team game events.

Our Interschool Athletic events are being held at Landsdale PS. The top placed runners will again represent Landsdale with the best times on the Faction Athletics Carnival in their running races to determine this, assuming we have access to timing gates this year. These students usually are selected from Division 1, but occasionally the top placed students in division 2 run a faster time than some lower placed students in the top division.

P&C President’s Report

A big thank you to everyone who gave up their time to help out at the disco on Friday night. I would particularly like to thank Melissa Kelleher and Debbie Glasson for organising such a great event.

Our next fundraising initiative will be the faction carnival sausage sizzle. Our Federal member for Cowan, Anne Aly and her team will be running this event this year so a massive thank you to her team and especially her, for taking the time out of her busy schedule to help us out.

As the end of the year approaches, we need more volunteers for Kiss n’ Drive this year and in particular, for next year. A couple of our regular volunteers will be leaving us as their kids will be attending high school. We need volunteers now so they can be shown how the kiss n' drive works. If we don't get the volunteers, kiss n' drive will close and parents will need to make alternative arrangements picking up their children. If the Kiss n' drive does have to close, the City of Wanneroo Rangers will also be notified and will come out to issue fines to those parking illegally.

It is imperative that we get new volunteers. It takes approximately 20 mins in the afternoon to do this so please consider helping out so the kiss n' drive remains open. A note will be sent home asking for volunteers in the coming weeks so please keep your eye out for it.

Our next meeting is being held on Tuesday 30th August at 7pm in the school staff room. Please feel free to come along.

Amanda Ferguson
P&C President
anferguson1977@gmail.com

Canteen Reminders

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Manager Alison Belstead
Phone: 9302 4582
Opening hours: 8:30am to 1:00pm

CANTEEN OPERATING HOURS

The canteen’s operating hours are 8:30am to 1:00pm.

SPORTS CARNIVAL

The canteen will be organising a menu with a smaller number menu items for the Faction Athletics Carnival in week 6. We have sent out Special Lunch Order forms this week to your children. With the Faction Athletics Carnival your child should have received a Lunch Order form the same colour as their faction colour and with their year number on it. These forms need to be returned to the canteen with their menu selection and their lunch money by Monday 22nd August. If your child does not receive a Faction Athletics Carnival Lunch order form then they can get one from the canteen. We will not be taking any late lunch orders after Monday 22nd August.

Sports Carnival Volunteers

If anyone has an hour or two to spare in the afternoon to help on Wednesday 24th August to stick labels on bags and put sauce and straws into bags or if anyone has an hour or two to spare in the morning on the day of the Sports Carnival then please let Alison know in the canteen.

We require help making sandwiches first thing in the morning 9:00am
Help serving at RECESS time 11:00am
Help putting lunches into bags just before lunch. 11:30am
Help handing out Ice Creams at Lunch time 12:20am

FACTION POM POMS $3.50 each

The canteen has a selection of Faction coloured Pom Poms for sale.

VOLUNTEERS

We are still very, very short of volunteers in the canteen on the following days:

MONDAY – every second Monday to help tally lunch orders and count money
TUESDAY – to help make sandwiches
WEDNESDAY – every second Wednesday to tally lunch orders and count money
THURDSAY – every second Thursday to tally lunch orders and count money
FRIDAY – to help tally lunch orders and count money

If you are able to help for the morning or just a couple of hours please let Alison know in the canteen. The attached volunteer roster shows the exact days that we are short.

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

I have been notified by the Commonwealth Bank that the flying snake trail and the mudsplat handball are out of stock and unavailable. Term 3 will have new rewards for this year and we still have term 1 rewards available and rewards from last year available.

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 exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. There are 2 new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them!

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program and don’t forget that THURSDAY 8:00 – 8:45am is School Banking day!

If your children are not currently involved in the School Banking program and you would like to know more, please ask for a 2016 School Banking program information pack from the school banking ladies or alternatively, contact Amanda Ferguson at anferguson1977@gmail.com

Safety House Report

Safety House WA is running their annual art competition again. Students in each year group have the chance to win $50. Students need to draw the Safety House 'IMA' mascot in a variety of events.

Kindy - IMA smiling
Pre-primary - IMA playing
Year 1 - IMA with a pet
Year 2 - IMA in a shop
Year 3 - IMA using an iPad
Year 4 - IMA up in a balloon
Year 5 - IMA in an aquarium
Year 6 - Safety House poster design and slogan.

Please hand in your entries to the school office by Friday 26th August.

Places Still Available at Ashdale Secondary College for 2017

Ashdale Secondary College is a distinctive, world class, educational community of excellence where all students are motivated to strive to achieve their best and to realise their potential in a values-rich environment. The focus of the College is on student engagement and wellbeing so that they feel valued at all times. The College measures its effectiveness through the achievement and character of our students and the integral part it plays in the community. A partnership founded on strong relationships between students, teachers, parents and the community is the enduring platform upon which the College is built.

Parents are encouraged to apply early to ensure they receive valuable information and updates in Terms 3 and 4 prior to their children starting at Ashdale Secondary College.

To submit an expression of interest, please visit the Main Administration Office at Ashdale SC or phone 9302 7100. More information can be found at

Relationships Australia – Step Families Workshop in Joondalup

Please see the attached flyer for ‘Step Families’ that Anglicare are running in Joondalup during the month of August for three consecutive weeks in the evening from 6.15-8.30pm.