20 October 2016

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Teachers are now constructing class lists for 2017. We are seeking your advice in terms of any information that could assist us. This information should concern clashes your child has with others, bullying or family issues. Please email Tania.Burke@education.wa.edu.au or send a letter marked 'Private and Confidential' to Tania by 28th October, 2016.

Camp for the year 6 students was spectacular. The circus instruction, raft making and the quiz night were features that the students really enjoyed. Thanks to all staff who gave freely of their time in creating such a marvellous event.

I would like to thank all the students who contributed to the Ashdale Secondary College's STEM Expo. Their contributions definitely show that our students are the flexible thinkers of the future.

Mr Puccinelli has also been busy by organising a resurfacing of our courts. Thanks to him and Tennis Australia.

School Board - Public Meeting

Date: Wednesday 26th October, 2016
Time: 3.00pm
Where: Staff Room

The Agenda items to be discussed are:

1. Welcome – public meeting
2. Minutes of previous meeting
3. Finance - One-line budget (and comparative report)
4. Business Plan – the final
5. 2016 NAPLAN results
6. Parent perceptions of the school
7. Cluster business plan – draft
8. Contributions and fees
9. East Landsdale
10. Other Business

News Flash: Landsdale Primary has won as Environment PALS Award for our Bush Tucker Trail. Thank you to Mrs Belinda Scott for the initial application and support of the program.

Regards

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

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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

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
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

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Students Not Returning to Landsdale in 2017

Please let us know if your children currently in 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 2017 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 2017 are asked to click on the attached link or phone the school.

We still have Kindergarten places available for 2017. Please see the front office if a place is required.

Jennifer.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au

Stem Expo at Ashdale Secondary College

Last week Landsdale Primary School Year 5 students contributed to and attended Ashdale Secondary College's STEM Expo. It was an inspiring event with Ashdale students, many of whom are Landsdale past students organizing and leading workshops along with the teachers and SciTech presenters. Our Year 5 students had their STEM projects that they had worked on during Term 3 in their Challenge Based Learning. The Makey-Makey game controller that you could use with your feet or hands was a particular favourite, as was the shoes that light up with led light strips. The go-cart another group displayed looked ready to speed away and the team who made it are keen to test it out! Our Arduino's were a feature and the different ways they can be used and programmed like the robots we featured and the controlled "Blink" of the different led lights. Our students also had the opportunity to attend workshops ranging from a TV studio and the Space Dome to a range of STEM projects designed and built by the ASC students to engage our kids in the wonder of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Many of our students apply and are accepted into the STEM Academy and ICT Specialist Program, I think many of our Year 4, 5 & 6 students are hoping to follow in their footsteps.

Parent Information Session

Thank you to all who attended the Parent Funded 1-1 Laptop Program information evening at Ashdale Secondary College yesterday, I hope all your questions were answered. We will run a follow up parent information session at Landsdale Primary School in week 8 this term. The session is for parents of year 3 students this year to provide information regarding the program in Year 4, 2017. It also provides information to any parent of a year 5 & 6 who has not already joined the program.

Parent Steering Committee Meeting

As parents are our partners in this program, it is vital that we understand your views. We have some new and keen members of the Parent Steering Committee for the 1-1 Program, but always welcome more members. We meet no more than twice a term. Our next meeting is Tuesday 25th October, 4.30pm in the staffroom.

Library News

Borrowing Re-Opens for Term 4

Library book borrowing is now in full swing for our final term. We hope to see you in the Library very soon. We welcome all our new students and hope you enjoy your first Library experience.

Holiday Loans Due Back

October holiday loans were due back on Monday 10th October. There are still many outstanding holiday loans. Please either return or renew your holiday loans immediately.

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Up

The P&C Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Library during Week 5 (November 7th-11th). Watch this space for further details.

Issue 7 Book Club Closing Date

This month's Book Club (Issue 7, October) closes on Thursday 27th October @ 9am. There are many benefits to using the online order platform for parents (L.O.O.P). Please consider giving this a try. If you still wish to complete a manual order form, simply place your order in the blue box in the Front Office. Late orders cannot be accepted.

IMSS Primary Band Workshop Note for Parents

On Thursday 20th October, all students learning clarinet or trumpet will attend a band workshop at Ashdale Primary School involving all SIM brass and wind students from surrounding schools. The workshop has been created to help support the musical development of beginner wind and brass students in primary schools. For parents of students involved, there will be an information concert/presentation of the pieces in the final 15 minutes of the workshop at 2:30pm. For more information, please see the note you received, which is also attached.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Website

Welcome back to term 4 and this term is another busy one for the Physical Education Program.

Please encourage children to wear appropriate footwear and a hat when attending Physical Education lessons. A water bottle at the moment would be good as the weather will start warming up quickly.

New Court Surfacing

During the holidays we had our multi-purpose courts resurfaced and relined. They look amazing! Thanks to the team at West Coast Synthetics for doing this work. Part of this work was funded by Tennis Australia.

Interschool Events this term

This term we have two interschool events, mainly involving year 6 students. On Friday, 18th November Landsdale will be defending its 'Handball' championship at North Woodvale PS. This event is now sanctioned by School Sport Western Australia and is eagerly anticipated by all students.

On Friday, 2nd December we have our 'Cluster Friendly' involving Ashdale and Madeley primary schools where students have a chance to meet some of their new classmates for 2017. The students play with students from the other cluster schools in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The event is held at Kingsway Sporting Complex from 12.45pm.

Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre

Just a reminder to parents that the Dental Therapy parking bays may not be used for school drop off and pick up.

The parking bays are only for Dental patients who have appointments.

Landsdale DTC
Dental Health Services (WA)
Email: LandsdaleDTC@dental.health.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9302 2969
Opening Hours: 8:30am til 4:00pm

PlayCricket News

P&C President's Report

Welcome back to the last term of the 2016. Term 4 will be a busy one for the P&C with two of our major fundraisers being held. The BOOK FAIR and the FETE.

Our annual Book Fair is being held from the 7th-11th November in the school library. Opening times are yet to be confirmed but will let you know as soon as they are. If anyone is able to help out for an hour in the mornings and afternoons, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at anferguson1977@gmail.com if you are able to spare some time to help.

Our Fete is being held on Friday 25th November from 4:30-8:30pm. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year with all money raised being put towards outdoor play equipment for the students. If you are able to volunteer some time on the night, please contact Melissa Kelleher on 0402 219 454.

Kiss N' Drive has improved significantly since the new signs have been installed. We are still seeking regular volunteers (especially for next year). If you are able to spare 15-20 minutes in the afternoon either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Olivia at rohnlivs@gmail.com

Without the help of parent volunteers, the P&C are unable to run efficiently and to its full extent. Our next meeting is being held on Tuesday 25th October at 7pm in the school staffroom. Everyone is welcome.

Please note: The uniform shop will not be open on Friday 28th October as it is a School Development Day.

Amanda Ferguson
P&C President

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.

TERM 4 Menu

We have sent new Term 4 Menus home.

ONLINE Ordering

Thank you to everyone who have utilised the online ordering system for the canteen over the past Term. The online ordering system assists us in the canteen to reduce the amount of time it takes to process the lunch orders each morning. It also reduces the incidence of lost and foreign lunch money. The school holidays would be ideal time to sign up for online ordering at http://www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au ready for Term 4.

Volunteers

Thank you to everyone who volunteered in the canteen during Term 3. The canteen has now got its new Volunteer Roster up for Term 4. If anyone has some spare time available in the mornings then we would love to have some extra assistance in the canteen. Please see Alison in the canteen.

Uniform Shop News

Please note: The uniform shop will not be open on Friday 28th October as it is a School Development Day.

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

Join the Dollarmites on an Outback savings adventure with School Banking!

Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight 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 eight new reward items for 2016 available 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

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2016 School Banking program parent pack from the school office.

Letters and Sounds Parent Information

Please see the attached Parent Information about Letters and Sounds.

Free Parenting Seminars

You are invited to attend the Triple P Seminar Series. You will learn practical, positive and effective ways to deal with common behavioural problems and ways to help your child achieve their best at school and in the future.

Parents are encouraged to attend all 3 seminars:

1. The Power of Positive Parenting
2. Raising Confident Competent Children
3. Raising Resilient Children

Please see the attached flyers for all the details.

Anglicare – Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse & Neglect

This workshop is for professionals working with adults who have been abused or neglected as children. It will assist participants to understand the consequences that childhood maltreatment has on clients' adult functioning. Participants will explore what actually constitutes maltreatment and how the impact continues and changes for the child as they grow into adulthood. Topics include the roles of heredity and environment, impact of maltreatment on the adult survivor, the factors that exacerbate that impact and the interventions that can assist the healing process.

You may find this workshop of value, if you:

• Work with adults that you suspect may have been abused as children and wonder about the impact that abuse has had
• Feel concerned as to how childhood maltreatment affects your clients and their families
• Feel confused about the impact of heredity versus environment
• Feel unsure of what you can do to help clients who have been abused

Date: 26th October 2016
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: East Perth (venue details provided on confirmation)
Cost: $230 (incl GST) per person

Bookings are essential as places are limited. To register, please send a completed form to training@anglicarewa.org.au . We will send a confirmation email within 1-2 days to each participant – if you have not received confirmation within that timeframe, please contact us.