9 March 2017

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

The school has a target of bringing our maths results to equal to or be above state averages. To do this, we are concentrating on improving mental maths strategies. A baseline of student knowledge was created by many students being tested on giving quick answers to basic facts. The maths leadership team attended a workshop presented by Dr Paul Swan, a leading expert in engaging students in mathematics. Teachers also have access to Stepping Stones on-line material to help construct lessons. This all adds up to the school making a concerted effort to improve maths results.

The senior playground for Year 5 and 6 students is near completion. However, we are waiting for the tailor-made ropes for the climbing frames. This, apparently, is going to take some time as they are coming from the Eastern States. Please bear with us.

I have noticed that some parents are using the roundabout adjacent to the school as an alternative ‘kiss & drive’ pick up zone. This is a very dangerous practice and I request that the proper ‘kiss and drive’ be used.

Also, some other parents are using the service road as an alternative pick-up zone. This has caused congestion and, subsequently, is dangerous.

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

School Board

Keera Bull – Chair
Aberline Attwood
Kahli Bourke
Kendra McDonald
Rohan Osment
Margaret Quirk MLA
Debbie Yates
Mimma Della Gatta
Leanne White
Tracey Higgins
Dr Tony Beswick - Principal

P&C Association

President: Amanda Ferguson
Vice President: Nat Herridge
Secretary: Melissa George
Treasurer: To be advised
Roadwise Co-ordinator: Nat Herridge

Dental Therapy Centre

Open Monday – Friday
Ph: (08) 9302 2969

Contributions and Charges 2017

Thank you to those parents who have paid their child’s contribution and charges for 2017. Monies collected from your contributions and charges 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).

LEAP – Parenting Ideas

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LEAP – Parenting Ideas Magazine

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Maggie Dent Silence Stillness

Please see the attached flyer on the Maggie Dent event occurring on Wednesday 5th April.

Venue: Ashdale Secondary College Theatre, 75 Westport Parade, Darch
Date: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: $15.00
Inquiries: melhyde@live.com.au
Bookings: Event Password: LANDSDALE

The 1-1 Laptop Program

At Landsdale, we are working to create a realistic environment for learning; an environment where students are able to create, collaborate, share and explore in a safe and motivating way. The variety of engaging activities that a laptop provides beyond mere production makes it the ideal learning tool for all students. Furthermore, parents and students have enjoyed the opportunity to share in their child’s learning through the access to laptops at home as well as school.

We believe that combining our strong whole school focus on numeracy, literacy and STEM with the access to the connected environment of a personal device to use when needed any time of day or night will give Landsdale students the best educational experience possible. Parents who purchase a laptop for their child are making an excellent investment in their child’s future.

The parent support for this program has two major benefits. Firstly with the majority of parents providing a laptop it enables us to purchase a small bank of laptops for students who are unable to provide their own laptop, all students are then able to learn essential digital skills and have an understanding of the ethical use of technology. The second is that the school can expend effort on providing a better infrastructure for the ease of access to vital resources to provide the learning experiences that challenge and enhance students learning.

If you haven’t already purchased a laptop for your child and are considering it, you are never too late. The Winthrop portal link on the school website is open all year or if you can find a special deal or pre loved Apple laptop your child can bring it in.

In past years, when there has been a split year 3/4 class parents of the year three students have asked to join the program. Due to the students undertaking many common learning tasks in a split year level, we are happy for the year 3 students to bring a laptop too. The choice lies with the parents, the program is not normally available for the year 3 students.

If you have any questions or require further information please contact me.

Leanne White
Deputy Principal
Landsdale Primary School
leanne.white@education.wa.edu.au
PH: 93024100

Student Achievement

Landsdale Primary School and the Wanneroo Joondalup Tee Ball club would like to congratulate Austin S (Year 5, LA15) for being selected to represent the club at the 2017 Tee Ball State Championships. We are very proud of you Austin and wish you the best of luck for the Championships.

Student Update Forms 2017

Student Information Update forms have already been sent home. If you have not already done so, please check all details and return forms to the office for processing. It is extremely important that we have correct contact details on file.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Specialist Programs in Cricket and Tennis

John Forrest Secondary College offer specialist programs in cricket and tennis. Please see the attached flyers for details.

Library News

WHEELERS EBOOKS
ePlatform

IS HERE!
DOWNLOAD, BROWSE
AND BORROW NOW!
ASK US HOW!

We are SO excited to launch our new eBook (electronic book) Platform by Wheelers Books! The eBooks platform is now up and running and ready for your child to access online via the Wheelers website or via the ePlatform app.

Borrowing an eBook is as easy as 1,2,3…using the ePlatform app:

1. Search for and download the ePlatform app from your App Store. (Apple App Store, Android App on Google Play or Windows)
2. Find our Library (type in Landsdale Primary School)
3. Log in using your Library ID* (see instructions below)

Browse and borrow an eBook to read on your device (phone, iPad, laptop,etc). Make any place your reading place. Now there is no need to wait for the Library to open…you can read anytime, anywhere…24/7.

Borrowing an eBook is as easy as 1,2,3…using our Wheelers website:

1. Log onto the Wheelers eBooks ePlatform website below.
2. Browse the ePlatform eBooks collection online. You can use the various categories (eg: Popular, Latest Additions, New/Recent Releases, Author and/or Title Search, etc).
3. Log in using your Library ID*.

Borrow your first eBook and read online

How to Log on to Wheelers ePlatform (eBooks):

• Type in your UserName and Password
• Your User Name is: First Name. Last Name eg: Sharon.Murray (use your first name with a capital letter followed by a dot then your last name with a capital letter – no spaces)
• Your Password is: Library1 (it’s the same for all students) eg: Library1 (use a capital ‘L’ for Library followed by number 1 – no space in between)

PLEASE NOTE: If your child has difficulty logging onto our Wheelers eBooks ePlatform, please ask them to come and see Mrs Murray in the Library. Alternatively, you can email me to ask for assistance or clarification: Sharon.Murray@education.wa.edu.au.

Fun Facts about Wheelers eBooks ePlatform:

• Each student can borrow TWO books at a time for a period of TWO weeks (the same Lending Rules as our physical Library).
• The borrowed books will automatically disappear from your device and be returned as soon as the due date is reached. (no more overdue books!)
• You can return the book before the due date by pressing the RETURN button.
• You can RESERVE items that are currently out on loan.
• We will be demonstrating and explaining how to use Wheelers ePlatform during Library Book Change Sessions, so students will become familiar with the ePlatform over the next few weeks.
• When your child borrows their first eBook, they will be rewarded with a Dojo point and go in the drawer to win a book prize at the end of the term.
• ePlatform is a Shared Collection(we share the eBooks with other schools around Australia). This keeps the costs down and allows us to access a great range of titles. by other schools.
• We can also purchase our own titles to add to the Shared Collection. If you or your child has any suggestions for eBooks they would like to see added to the ePlatform, please let me know by sending an email or calling me at school on 9302 4100.

Landsdale Primary School’s New Chaplain

Hello Landsdale Primary School Community,

My name is Natasha Reynolds and I am the new school Chaplain. To some of you, I am not new at all, I have just been on an extended holiday and I am back again! To those who are new to the school over the last two years, I was the school Chaplain for a few years and left to go to Scotland where my husband got a wonderful career opportunity. Now we are back and the timing was perfect to reapply for the Chaplain role here at Landsdale Primary School.

I am at the school on Mondays and Tuesdays and if I am in the office with my door open, please feel free to come and say hi.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and saying hi to some familiar faces!

Chat soon,
Natasha

Music Notes …. With Miss Rogerson

One Big Voice Performance at Perth Arena

This year, Landsdale Primary School has been given the exciting opportunity to perform in the annual One Big Voice Performance at the Perth Arena on 18th August. This is a non-competitive massed choir involving thousands of students from across WA. Both choirs will work towards this event throughout terms 1, 2 and 3, along with performing at our usual annual events. This term choirs will also be working towards the annual ANZAC Day Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, April 6th. Due to the choirs’ participation in this event, students will not be permitted to to join or leave the choirs until after the performance (18th August). Student numbers will be finalised in Week 3 of Term 1. For this reason, please consider your child’s involvement carefully, and discuss with them the commitment involved. There is still time for your child to join the choir if they would like to participate.

All choir students wishing to participate in the Once Big Voice Performance must return the attached form to the office as soon as possible, and attend the next upcoming rehearsal.

Website

For more information about the Landsdale music program, please see our new website:

Canteen Reminders

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Supervisor: Alison Belstead
Phone: 9302 4582
Opening hours: 8:30am to 1:45pm

Uniform Shop News

The old price lists with credit card details on the bottom of the sheet are no longer being accepted as the Uniform Shop now has EFTPOS. You are also able to order online.

P&C President’s News

I just want to thank everyone who came to the AGM and the General Meeting. There are still positions vacant such as fundraising coordinator and school banking coordinator. Without people to volunteer their time to fundraise, it will impact all fundraising activities throughout the year that can benefit your child. If you’re able to spare any time at all, please feel free to contact me. The next P&C meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th March at 7.00pm in the school’s staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

With kind regards,
Amanda Ferguson
anferguson1977@gmail.com

P&C – Fundraising News – Entertainment Books 2017

Entertainment Books 2017 – Looking for Corporate Partners

Planning is underway for the Entertainment Book fundraising for 2017. One great way to fundraise is to get corporations and businesses involved.

Do you work for or know a corporation that might like to support Landsdale Primary School?

They can help support Landsdale Primary School by purchasing the 2017|2018 Entertainment Edition for their staff or clients with $14 from every book going directly to our fundraising

Included:

• 2017/2018 EntertainmentTM Membership (Book or Digital Edition)
• Branding on the book with their corporate logo
• Delivery on volume orders
• Optional gift wrapping
• Expiring June 1 2018, their gift will not only provide a year of incredible experiences and savings for their staff or clients, $14 from each membership will support Landsdale Primary School.

Past corporations that have got involved for other community groups include real estate agents that buy the books and then give them away to clients who buy into the area as a 'Welcome to this suburb' package. What a great idea!

So please contact someone you know on the P&C or me Aberline 0403 129438, aberline.attwood@dpaw.wa.gov.au if you know of any corporates that might like to support our school (and get their logo on the front cover of the books they giveaway!).

See the attached for more information.

Please see the attached information.

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

Get involved in the School Banking program.

Landsdale Primary School is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program to all students.

School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.

The rewards available during 2017 are:

• Cyber Handball
• Colour Change Markers
• 3D Chalk Set
• Tablet Case
• Smiley Emoji Keyring
• Volt Handball
• Pencil + Tech Case
• Epic Earphones

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives $5 when a student makes their first ever School Banking deposit and 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit).

Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:

1. Online

Visit below and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account.

2. In branch

Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth certificate.

If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet.

School Banking day is every Thursday morning from 8-9am. Each week, just bring your money and deposit book to the Junior Primary Block where LA11 and LA12 are located.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit

Amanda Ferguson
P&C President
anferguson1977@gmail.com

Local Community Co-ordinators Needed

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is currently looking for people to become Community Coordinator in the Perth area. We are a not-for-profit company registered as a secondary exchange organisation with Departments of Education around Australia and with the New Zealand Ministry of Education.

Our Community Coordinators are men and women who believe that student exchange is a life changing experience for young people and for the people they come into contact with in the local community. Coordinators assist with interviewing potential host families, provide ongoing support to these families and students to ensure that the exchange experience is a success for everyone, as well as interviewing local students wishing to go on exchange overseas.

For more information please see the attached flyer.

If you have any questions about becoming a local coordinator please contact 1300 135 331 (Australia).

Jill Whitworth
Program Manager

Ballajura Police Station – Public Open Day

Please see the attached letter inviting community members to attend the public open day on Saturday 8th April (between 10am and 2pm) to inspect the new Ballajura Police Station.

Joondalup Wolves Basketball Update – Term 1

The Joondalup Wolves would like to advise you about some of the exciting opportunities that they are offering students in term 1.

The first one being their “Junior Registration Day” for their Winter 2017 season. Please see the attached flyer.

Secondly, the Basketball WA School Slam Series is being held at the Joondalup Basketball Stadium in March. Please see the attached for more information.

Traditional Korean Martial Arts

Please see the attached flyer for details.

Rotary Club Big Quiz Night – Saturday 20th May 2017

Please see the attached flyer for more information about the Rotary Club’s Big Quiz Night which is being held on Saturday 20th May, 2017. Go along and have a great night!

Landsdale Gardens Playgroup

Looking for a Playgroup?

Landsdale Gardens Playgroup is a community playgroup that is run by families for families. They are a non-profit organisation, and all fees paid by families go back into providing facilities, toys, arts, crafts and events for the families attending. Our playgroup is a great way to meet other families living in our local area, before children are of school age. Please see the attached flyer.

Behaviour Tonics – Parent Courses

Protective Behaviours
$65pp or $120 per couple
Tue 28th Mar, 6.30 to 9.30pm.

Parenting Information Session (Including 10 take home tips)

This 2 hr seminar is designed to improve your knowledge
and confidence as a parent. In House only.
All courses available In House.

Private Consultations Available. To enquire/register call 9382 1182 or go via the link below:

After School Cooking Classes

Nutrition Force have now introduced a 4 week after school cooking program. This program is facilitated by Accredited Practising Dietitians and has been designed to develop a healthy relationship between children and food. Health rebates may apply to those with private health insurance.

They have attached a link here to their latest newsletter. They publish newsletters regularly that contain information on food and nutrition.