4 May 2017

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope all families enjoyed a relaxing Easter and holiday break. Dr Beswick is still on leave, he will be returning in Week 4.

Over the holiday break our nature playground was almost completed. We are waiting on a few final touch ups, and then the playground will be opened for students. It was designed with the senior students’ needs in mind, after some informal consultation around what they would like. We have tried incorporating more challenging components such as rope nets to access the forts, rope bridges, a pod swing, as well as quiet areas to contemplate. They also wanted a double slide for racing! We are hoping to open the playground to students on Friday 5th May.

At the end of last term we held our school ANZAC ceremony. Thank you to everyone in the community who joined our students to remember the ANZAC spirit. A special mention to Miss Emma Rogerson, our music specialist, who arranged a respectful and relevant service, to commemorate the occasion.

Also at the end of last term, our P and C hosted an evening with Maggie Dent at the Ashdale Secondary College theatre. Maggie is a well known parenting and children’s advocate, who is passionate about child development and grass roots parenting. The event was sold out, with 220 tickets sold. A special thanks to Mel Knight for organising the event.

We have some exciting new learning programs beginning this term, including our Huff and Puff program. The program stimulates the brain and body so that children are ready to learn through activities that involve heavy breathing (puff) and focussed breathing for concentration (huff). Selected students will have the opportunity to trial the program in small groups this term.

I would like to ask parents if they could please not drop off, pick up or walk/ride students through the staff carpark. There are constantly cars moving in and out of the area which makes it a very dangerous place for students to be.

Finally, the school will be participating in NAPLAN assessments this term. I would ask parents to remember that this is a snapshot of learning taken on one day, and not to place more importance on the testing than is necessary. If your child is participating in NAPLAN this year, I would encourage parents to read the NAPLAN article that has been placed in the LEAP section of this newsletter for helpful tips.

Wishing families all the best for Term 2.

Cass Disisto
Acting Principal

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School Contacts & Other Information

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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: 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
Tracey Higgins
Leanne White
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

LEAP – Parenting Ideas Magazine

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Kindergarten Enrolments for 2018

Kindy enrolments for Landsdale residents are now open for children born 1/7/2013 to 30/6/2014. The application period closes on Friday 28th July, 2017.

Application forms are available from our website or from the front office. Please note that the child’s birth certificate, immunisation schedule and “proof of address” (eg. electricity bill, rates notice, etc) need to be submitted at this time.

For our existing Kindy students going into Pre-primary 2018 no action needs to be taken – you will be contacted later in the year regarding a position.

If you have any questions regarding enrolment at Landsdale Primary, please contact the ladies in the front office.

Connect Group – Friday 5th May at 9.00-9.30am in the LPS Staffroom

As we all know raising children is challenging; however for some, our journey is different to others. I would like to arrange a regular opportunity for Landsdale parents, who have children with special needs, challenging behaviour or learning difficulties, to meet and network with one another. This will provide us with the opportunity to talk with likeminded people who may be able to offer support, suggestions and share ideas. I am proposing a coffee catch up in Week 2 and 8 of each term in the staffroom at Landsdale Primary School. To allow as many parents to attend as possible we can alternate days and times. Initially, I would appreciate an indication from parents who may be interested in participating in this group to ascertain if it is viable. Please email me on dkbull@iinet.net.au if you are interested. Please note children do not need a formal diagnosis for you to come along.

Keera Bull

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Just a reminder, that students are able to wear their faction shirts on Fridays, with the exception of Year 3 and 4 students who can wear their faction shirt on Thursday, which is their nominated ‘Sport’ day from 2-3pm. Students can also wear their faction t-shirt on special sporting events days in which they are competing, such as the Faction Athletics Carnival.

Interschool Winter Friendly & Carnival

Next Friday, 12th May, the year 5’s and 6’s will play a winter sport ‘friendly’ against Ashdale Primary School.

Some sports are being played at Ashdale Secondary College, Ashdale Primary or Landsdale Primary.

The sports offered at each school are;

Please bring in the permission notes as soon as possible, we will also need to have an early lunch at 12.30pm before boarding the bus.

Our Lighting Carnival will be played on Friday 16th June, at Kingsway Sporting Complex. More details will be given out shortly.

Other Physical Education events in Term 2

Some other important dates on the Phys Ed calendar are;

Thursday , 8th June – school Lap A Thon
Friday, 23rd June - Legends of Landsdale cross country event,

Library News

WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2 IN THE LIBRARY!

The library is now open for Term 2 book borrowing! The closing date for Term 2 loans will be Friday 23rd June.

If you are new to our school this term…welcome! The library is a fun place to visit, as you will quickly discover!

Opening Times

The library is open for book borrowing at these times:

• Before School - 8.30-8.45am - Mon-Fri
• Lunchtime - 1.25-1.50pm - Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri (Closed Wed)
• After school - 3.00-3.30pm - Mon-Fri

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 your child with remembering their library book and bag on that day.

Parents/Caregivers are most welcome to visit the library with their child to borrow books before or after school. While here, you may wish to browse through our range of LEAP (Linking Education and Parents) parenting publications which are available for loan. Parents can sign up to become library members.

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.

Students may also borrow two eBooks from our Wheelers eBooks Platform. More about eBooks in our next newsletter!

Scholastic Book Club

Order forms for the third issue of Book Club have been distributed to classes. The due date for return of Issue 3 Scholastic orders is Friday 12th May @ 9am. (Sorry, but late orders cannot be accepted). Please place your completed order in the blue box at the Front Office. Online ordering is the best way to have your orders processed quickly and efficiently. Head to the link below:

Holiday Loans

All Easter holiday loans were due back on Wednesday 27th April. If your child still has holiday loans out, can you please ask them to return or renew them this week.

Chaplain’s Chat

We are two weeks into Term 2, I hope all had a good holiday.

This term I will continue to get to know students and staff and will be looking to connect in with a couple of classes where I will be reading life skill stories where we look at creating happy habits within our lives and students get to complete an activity after.

I’ll be available for one on one contact time with students, parents and teachers to help with any issues that they are finding themselves facing. As a school Chaplain, my role is to be a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen, I assist with friendship skills, self-esteem, I encourage students to work well together and other life skills.

If there is a situation that has a greater need of counselling or the need of another action plan I follow up with my line-manager and we take steps with the family that will help the student in the best possible way.

Relationships Australia is a great means of getting extra assistance with parenting, relationships etc.

Their website is at the link below or contact information 9489 6322

We do have other resources and referrals available, if you’d like to know more please don’t hesitate to call and have a chat.

With NAPLAN being on this term, I found this quote quite fitting and hope that all students, staff and parents try to navigate the following weeks well, enjoying the learning, growing and stretching these tests bring.

"The right angle for approaching any problem is the 'try'angle." -

Author unknown

I hope you have a wonderful fortnight.

Chat soon,

Natasha
(Mon & Tues)

Canteen Reminders

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

PARENT REMINDERS

Online Ordering

Our canteen now has an Online Ordering facility with the company Quick Cliq.

This facility is easy to use and also very secure

How to get started:

Visit the website.

In the TOP Lefthand corner of the screen is the option to SIGNUP
Sign in by completing the registration form
You will then receive a confirmation email
Then log into the website ouronlinecanteen.com.au
Then you will need to select your School and enter your child/children names
Classroom LA number and teachers name
Add credit to your account and start ordering your child/children’s lunches
NOTE: transfer of funds into your online account can take up to 2 days before they become available to use and it is from your online canteen account that money is used to pay for your online orders.

Benefits of using Online Ordering:

You do not need a menu
You do not need to buy lunch bags
You can order the night before or even 2 weeks in advance
You will not have to worry about your child forgetting to hand in their lunch orders to the canteen
You will not have to worry about finding cash for lunch orders first thing in the morning

If you have any queries about setting up an online ordering account please contact the Quick Cliq company on 1300 116 637 or by emailing info@ouronlinecanteen.com.au.

Please note we DO NOT utilise the online ordering system for Uniforms or Blooklists.

Did You Know

The canteen stocks the following STEGGLES items that are classified as a Halal Certified processor. Steggles Chicken Meat, Dinosaur Nuggets, Chicken Wedges and Chicken Burgers.

Volunteers

We are always needing volunteers to help in the canteen from 8:50am until 10:30am. If you have some free time first thing in the morning please come and see us and we can work out a day suitable for you. We have an online Volunteer Roster that shows the days that we need volunteers. We are also still looking for someone to pick up Sushi on a Friday at 11:00am every alternate week.

Uniform Shop News

Opening Times

P&C – 2017 Easter Raffle

The 2017 Easter Raffle was a fantastic success!

A HUGE thank you to all the families who donated towards the Easter Raffle, we were truly amazed at how many we had! 147 raffle items were won during the week from Kindy to Year 6, which makes for some very happy kids over Easter!

We must say a HUGE THANK YOU to our parents who volunteered to help us sell raffle tickets on the day. Without you we wouldn’t of had such a huge success, so thank you to Tracey, Nina, Caitlin, Heidi, Leanne, Tanja, Mel , Deanna, Hayley & Katherine. To all the families and kids who purchased raffle tickets you helped your school P&C raise an amazing $1600 of which will be turned into educational items for our school. Thanks so much for your support of this years Easter Raffle!

Nat & Kristy
Easter Raffle Organisers 2017

P&C – Mother’s Day Stall

Our Mother’s Day Stall will be on Friday 12th May this year!

Donations are already rolling in at the front office, thanks so much to those families who have been generous so far. It's much appreciated, but please keep them coming!

The stall will be run during the day on the 12th and we ask if each child can bring $3 to school on that day to be able to purchase their gift.

As always we would love some extra hands to help the kids pick gifts at the stall. If you can volunteer time during the day to give us a hand or have any questions, please contact our stall organizer Caitlin Sabatino on 0419 924 456.

P&C – Landsdale Primary’s Fun-Run

The Landsdale Primary Fun-Run is only 4 weeks away on Thursday 8th June! Students have received their sponsorship forms this week and we’re fundraising! For raising just $10 students will receive a reward and they’ll be helping us to purchase much needed items on our school wish list as well as materials for their classrooms, specialist classes, books for the library and much needed sports equipment.

Students should sign up for a Student Profile Page at the link below. They’ll be able to access online fundraising and they can win a $30,000 Ultimate Family Experience just for doing it! If you have any questions please contact the P&C secretary Melissa on georgefamilyinaustralia@hotmail.com .

P&C – Fundraising News – Entertainment Books 2017

Support Landsdale Primary School – Buy an EntertainmentTM Book!

About the Entertainment Book:-

TO watch the video about the digital membership:-

Landsdale Primary School is fundraising with Entertainment…

The NEW 2017/2018 Entertainment Memberships are almost here and will be available just in time for Mother’s day! So why not spoil your mum with a gift that she can use all year round. She’ll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything she loves to do, and you’ll be helping our fundraising at the same time.

Order the NEW Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership now.

BUY FROM US NOW.

Landsdale Primary School
Aberline
ttwood
0403129438
aberline.attwood@dpaw.wa.gov.au

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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 commbank.com.au/schoolbanking 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 commbank.com.au/schoolbanking.

Rowena Casilli
School Banking Co-ordinator

Behaviour Tonics – Parent Courses

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

To help manage difficult behaviour in children 2 to 12yrs.

7 to 9.30pm.
$180pp or $340 per couple
Wed 17th, 24th & 31st May
Thurs 8th, 15th & 22nd June

Protective Behaviours

$65pp or $120 per couple
Tue 13th June, 6.30 to 9.30pm.

Engaging Adolescents (11 to 16yo)

$150pp or $270 per couple
Wed 14th & 21st June, 6.45 – 9.30pm.

Parenting Information Session (Including 10 take home tips)

This 2 hour 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

Free Parenting Workshop for Dads

1. Free Parenting Workshop for Dads – Engaging positively with your kids

The City of Stirling invite you to our FREE parenting workshop for Dads. Registrations are essential. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Inglewood Civic Centre (Children’s Centre), Cnr Ninth Ave and Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

2. Free Parenting Workshop for Dads – Raising emotionally resilient children

The City of Stirling invite you to our FREE parenting workshop for Dads. Registrations are essential. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Inglewood Civic Centre (Children’s Centre), Cnr Ninth Ave and Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

3. Free Parenting Workshop for Dads – Importance of positive early father-child interaction (0-5 years)

The City of Stirling invite you to our FREE parenting workshop for Dads. Registrations are essential. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 31 May 2017
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: Inglewood Civic Centre (Children’s Centre), Cnr Ninth Ave and Beaufort Street, Inglewood WA 6052

For more information on the three facilitating organisations, please check out the following links;

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.

Girrawheen Hub – Open Day 2017

Everyone Welcome!

Come along to preview our new space, have your say on local priorities and help us to create a community resource for Girrawheen and surrounding areas.

Thursday 18 May 2017 / 10am-2pm
11 Patrick Court, Girrawheen (behind the Library)

Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments featuring native herbs and spices from Bindi Bindi Dreaming. A Welcome to Country and brief introduction to the hub will be starting from 10am. Attendees will be able to participate in activities until 2pm.

For enquiries please contact the Connected and Resilient Communities team on 9405 5916 or connectedcommunities@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Parenting One Moment at a Time - Seminar

Please see the attached about a seminar for Parenting One Moment at a Time which is being run in Joondalup at Sanori House on Monday 15th & 22nd May 2017 for the special price of $30.00 for the 2 sessions.

Netball – No Limits

Please see the attached flyer for details. For more information, please contact Nicole Rendell on 9380 3736 or register through the link below.

Mandy Italiano
President
Landsdale Netball Club