29 June 2017

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

The end of term is fast approaching. We have a few special events this week, helping hands free dress day on Tuesday and 50C frenzy book sale on this Thursday. The year 6 students are also going to be selling Milo for $2 on Thursday, to coincide with the book sale. Finally we have Walk to School Day on Friday. Thanks to the P&C for promoting this.

Congratulations to all those students who participated in the Legends of Landsdale event last week, it was great to see everyone actively participating.

Semester 1 reports go home this Thursday. Please take the opportunity to discuss with your child the achievement they have made over the semester.

School returns on Monday 17th July. Have a safe and happy holiday break.

Natalie Bracegirdle
Acting Principal

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School Calendar

WA Police Notice

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 your 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 placement.

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

LEAP – Parenting Ideas – Making the Most of These Holidays

Found – iPhone

An iPhone was handed in to the office recently however the owner could not be identified. It has now been handed in to Hillarys Police Station, so if it’s yours please go there to reclaim it.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Legends of Landsdale

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the school’s annual cross-country event. It was great to see all participants who tried especially hard on the day. A big thank you to all the parents and teachers who helped out at late notice. A special thank you to Mrs Bellstead and the canteen for providing a bottle of water and fruit for all students who completed the race. Congratulations to our two ‘Legends of Landsdale’, Susan and Rylan with times of 5m39secs and 5m09secs respectively.

Below are the place getters and the top 4 students from years 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 will compete in a local cross-country event this year at Kingsway Sporting Complex (football fields) against local primary schools from our cluster and surrounding suburbs. The event will involve six races, and entail a junior course of 600m (year 1/2), an intermediate course of 1300m (year 3/4) and an upper course distance of 2000m (year 5/6) for the boys and girls. The winners from these events can come from either year level.

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

Freo Skills 4 Schools Program

Congratulations to all the year 4, 5 and 6 students that participated in the Freo Long Bomb and Kwik Kick competition throughout the term. The winners of these events qualify for the State semi-final stage at Legacy Park, opposite the new Fremantle Dockers Training Facility Cockburn ARC on Friday, 7th July. Below is a list of all winners, I know some are unable to make it at the time of this going to press!

Term 2 Year 5/6 Winter Sports Carnival

Well done to all those year 5 and 6 students who have participated in the Winter Sports Carnival against Ashdale, Carnaby Rise and Madeley primary schools. All students tried their very best and represented Landsdale with distinction. We had a number of teams in grand finals and congratulations to our Netball E team for winning their division. Well done.

Tem 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 or fill out your details below.

August 4 (Friday): Interschool Cross-Country @ Kingsway (football fields)
August 14 (Monday): Faction Jumps, Throws & Distance Events
August 24 (Thursday): Faction Athletics Carnival
September 12 (Tuesday): Interschool Jumps, Throws & Distance Events*
September 14 (Thursday): Interschool Athletics Carnival*

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

Perth Cricket Academy

Perth Cricket Academy have joined forces with Inclusion Solutions, a not-for-profit organisation to offer you a brilliant 3-day cricket clinic with proceeds going to supporting marginalised communities throughout WA.

VENUE: Belridge High School, Beldon
DATES: Tuesday 11 July to Thursday 13 July
TIMES: 9am – 12pm daily

All participants will have access to top level coaches in a professional and enriching environment.

Specialist sessions in Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition available for participants and parents. Please see the attached for details.

For more information, please contact info@inclusionsolutions.org.au or call 0404 033 683.

Library News

“50c FRENZY” BOOK SALE DAY

By the time you read this, the “50c Frenzy Book Sale Day” will be in full swing! We will be selling all books for 50c all day (until 4pm) on Thursday 29th June outside the Library.

ALL FUNDS RAISED AT OUR “50c FRENZY DAY” WILL GO TOWARDS PURCHASING NEW AUDIOBOOKS FROM WHEELERS FOR OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY.

Our borrowers love to access eBooks through the Landsdale Primary Digital Library. We hope to supplement this platform with the purchase of Audiobooks from Wheelers (the Australian/New Zealand company that supports our Digital Library).

Early next term, we will advertise the total funds raised from the 50c Frenzy Book Sale Day.

TERM 2 BOOK BORROWING NOW CLOSED

Library books borrowed this term should now be returned to the Library. If your child still has outstanding books, can they please be sent back to the Library immediately. Students will not be able to borrow books next term until all their Term 2 loans are returned. If your child has lost their library book, please let Mrs Murray or their classroom teacher know, so that an invoice can be sent for the replacement cost.

HOLIDAY LOANS

July holiday loans are due back on the first day of Term 3 (Monday 17th July). If you wish to renew your loans on this day, this can be arranged. Please make sure you do your holiday borrowing before 3pm Friday afternoon 30th June.

Chaplain’s Chat

Hi School

I hope you have all had a wonderful Term 2 and enjoy the well-deserved cosy school holidays ahead!

As these school holidays are in the middle of winter and for those who are not getting away for the holidays, I thought I would encourage everyone with some ideas for activities you can do indoors with your children and their friends – let’s remember and use our Value of “I think creatively”!

Indoor activities can range from colouring to building forts, from playing board games to baking. They do not have to be costly or complicated; all you need are some of the things found around your home. Make me new food creations with your children or even have a day with a movie marathon and popcorn.

Ice-Skating is a great day outing and in Perth we have some wonderful sunny days where we can take a walk around one of our many lakes and have a picnic. Check out your local newspapers for advertising of local fun available.

I hope you all have an amazing break and I look forward to seeing you in Term 3.

Chat soon

Natasha

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.

Uniform Shop News

Opening Times

P&C News – Walk to School Day – Friday 30th June

Join in the walk, ride or scooter to school day, grab a sticker at the gate from our volunteer year 6 helpers and enjoy an icy pole at lunch to say thanks from the P&C for being involved!

Walk to School day is celebrated to remind us of the importance of exercise and safety when doing so. As road users by either walking or driving, the rules of the road are important to keep us all safe. Parking in designated areas so those can walk safely around you to crossing the road holding hands and cycling with helmets are all things our children should be aware of. Take the time this week to have a chat with your kids and refresh them and even ourselves on the importance of safety on our roads. For more information check out the Walk to School Website

Nat Herridge
P&C RoadWise Coordinator

Keep The Kids ‘Entertained’ These School Holidays

There are still a few outstanding Entertainment Books, please return them ASAP or purchase them online:

The school holidays are coming soon! People who still haven’t purchased their Entertainment Book or Digital Memberships can definitely still discover heaps of value, especially during the holidays, for the activities, travel and more.

Visiting Bali?

Dear Parents and Community Members,

As many of you are aware, Landsdale Primary School has a sister school relationship with a school in Bali which was established almost 10 years ago. Over the years we have been involved in many different activities such as fund raising and penpal exchanges. By far the most rewarding part of this partnership for Landsdale students has been when their families have visited our sister school on their Bali holidays.

The school is called SD 2 Kaba Kaba and it is around 20 kilometres, or a 45 minute drive, from the heart of Kuta. It is found in the regency of Tabanan, one of Bali's main rice growing districts.

If you would like to pay them a visit and find out what a day (or even an hour or two) in the life of a Balinese child is like, feel free to contact me and I can help you arrange it. Alternatively you can contact the coordinator in Bali, Alit Widia at alitwidia@yahoo.com and he can help you sort it out. Pak Alit speaks English very well and some students might remember him from his visit to Landsdale Primary School a few years ago. Rest assured you will be made to feel very welcome.

Terima Kasih!

Belinda Scott
Italian Teacher
Landsdale Primary School

Phonics and Reading Information for Parents

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

Win a family adventure holiday at Tokyo Disneyland!

This year, School Banking is running a Future Savers Grand Prize competition that will take one lucky School Banker all the way to Tokyo, Japan. The winner gets an unforgettable family trip, for up to two adults and three children, where they’ll explore Tokyo Disneyland with its amazing attractions, including the futuristic Tomorrowland, plus enjoy the fun rides at Tokyo DisneySea.

Students who make 15 or more School Banking deposits by the end of Term 3, 2017 will be automatically entered into the draw.

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

Rowena Casilli
School Banking Co-ordinator

Ashdale Secondary College - Enrolments

It’s time to enrolment at Ashdale Secondary College for 2018

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.

To submit an expression of interest by Friday 21st July 2017, please visit the Main Administration Office at Ashdale SC or phone 9302 7100. 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 ASC.

Triple P and Better Health Program

Wanneroo Giants Baseball Club – July Clinics

Basketball ‘Wolfpack’ School Holiday Camps

Kids Holiday Cooking Classes

City of Wanneroo – Artwork Exhibition

The City of Wanneroo Gallery in partnership with Fremantle Press is very excited to present the original drawings from acclaimed children’s book We All Sleep in an exciting exhibition for Children’s Book Week 2017. The exhibition will be hosted at the Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre from 28th July to 26th August.

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.

Australian Arts Alive Holiday Program

Perth Modern School – 12th & 13th July

Information about the a3 Take the Stage holiday program for students aged 4 – 14 years is available at the front office. Through dynamic workshops in song, dance and drama, each ensemble will work together to develop an end of program showcase concert for friends and family. Workshops are suitable for boys and girls in pre-primary to year 8, catering for first-time performers, through to experienced young artists.

Perth Wildcats Dance Camp

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

ECU Kids Holiday Program

Please see the attached flyer for information on ECU’s sports based programs which are run at their Joondalup and Mt Lawley centres for the entire holiday period. Their program is great to keep kids active over the holidays while parents/carers are at work or simply taking some time out.

City of Wanneroo School Holiday Program

School Holiday Drama Classes

School Holiday Athletics Program, July 2017

CHOOSE ANY 4 EVENTS PER DAY: Sprints (will include crouch starts or block starts), Hurdles, Middle distance, Javelin, Discus, Shot Put, Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump.

EARLY BIRD PRICE NOW OPEN.

Enrolments close Tuesday 27th June 2017.

National Home Doctor Service

Behaviour Tonics – 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Course