24 August 2017

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

What a fantastic performance by our students at the ‘One Big Voice’ last Friday night. I would like to extend a big thank you to Ms Emma Rogerson (our brilliant music teacher), Mrs Rachel Paplinski, Mrs Tracey Higgins and Mr Ruscoe for supervision on the night. Thanks to parents, your children were well behaved.

We have just received the 2017 NAPLAN results. We are pleased that our business plan target of Year 3 students being equal to or above state mean has been achieved. Indeed, eight of the ten numeracy and literacy areas were above state averages this year.

Trentham Road Kindergarten will be closing its doors at the end of this year. We are excited by the closure because all our children will be located at the main school.

We have noticed that there are some students using play equipment before school. While we have no issue with children playing on equipment with close parent supervision, unsupervised children must move to the under croft near LA 10 for safety.

Also, there is no direct teacher supervision available before 8:15am at school.

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

Students Not Returning to Landsdale in 2018

Please let us know if your children currently in Kindy to Year 5 will no longer be attending Landsdale Primary School next year due to moving house or changing schools. All schools are funded according to our enrolments so it is very important that we plan on accurate student numbers. Families who know they will not be returning to Landsdale Primary School in 2018 are asked to click on the attached link or phone the school.

Jennifer.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au.

2018 Kindergarten Applications

If you still haven’t put your Kindergarten application in for next year, please see the ladies in the front office urgently as we are nearing full capacity.

2018 1-1 Laptop Program

We annually evaluate our program to ensure our students have the best opportunities to acquire essential skills in digital technologies for their future. The parent funded 1-1 program is vital to this goal and we recognise and value your commitment to your children’s education.

This year we have examined which device to base our program on, the iPad or the Macbook Air. We investigated thoroughly and found the MacBook Air to be the best device for our students, the school board has endorsed our decision. The Macbook remains our device of choice and will be supported fully by the school. We do, however, recognise that the financial commitment for parents is significant and so are investigating possibilities for more flexible payments or leasing options. We have also decided to include the option of the iPad however decisions on which model and how they will be managed are in the process of being worked out.

We have had our first parent information session, which included a discussion forum to help us work out the details for the 2018 program. A summary of the feedback we received from parents during this forum and the survey below will be in the next newsletter.

To provide your feedback on the program for 2018 please complete the form below:

Regards,

Leanne White
Deputy Principal

Music Notes …. with Miss Rogerson

A huge congratulations to the Landsdale Primary School Choir who performed at Perth Arena on 18th August. The students participated in the One Big Voice program; a non-competitive massed choir involving 4000 students from 80 schools across WA. The students left Landsdale at the end of school on Friday, and arrived in Perth for their huge performance.

Throughout the excursion, the students' behaviour was impeccable, and their singing was truly tear jerking for both myself and the audience. Thank you students for your hard work leading up to, and during this performance.

This was a fantastic event, and I hope to take the choir back to the Arena for the 2018 One Big Voice performance.

Woolworths Earn and Learn Stickers

We are collecting Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers again this year. If you shop at Woolworths and collect stickers, please drop them in at the office.

Parent Connect Group – 4th September

The Landsdale parent connect group is for parents or carers of children with special needs, learning difficulties or challenging behaviour who would like to engage in a supportive network. The group meets twice per term in the school staffroom.

This is an opportunity to meet and network with people in a similar situation and provides an opportunity to talk with like-minded people who may be able to offer support, suggestions and share ideas.

Our next catch up is on Monday 4th September at 2.15pm in the staffroom.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

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 can 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 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.

Library News

LEARNING JOURNEY OPEN NIGHT

It was delightful to see so many parents and students in the Library on our school Open Night. Despite the wild weather, we had an excellent turnout. Thanks to the Choir for adding a warm ambience with their heart-warming songs. Students and their parents enjoyed road-testing the new audiobooks, borrowing library books and engaging in the LOTE activities with Mrs Scott.

WHOLE SCHOOL BOOK WEEK DRESS-UP DAY & PARADE

We will be celebrating Children’s Book Week with our Dress-Up Day & Parades for the whole school on FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER (Week 7).

This year’s Book Week theme is “Escape to Everywhere.”

Read the PDF parent note about the Book Week Dress-Up Day:

WHEELERS CONGRATULATES LANDSDALE LIBRARY!

We were delighted to receive an email from Wheelers Books, the company that administers our eBook and Audiobook platform. Here is an excerpt from that communication:

“Landsdale Primary became an ePlatform customer in February 2017. In just over six months, they have amassed more than 2,500 total eBook loans! This is especially awesome because Landsdale is a primary school. We regularly see high schools performing this way!

Thank you so much to all our parents who have supported the purchase of Wheelers ePlatform and promoted the use of eBooks and Audiobooks with their children at home.

Helping Hands Update

Congratulations everyone! Our very first Helping Hands day raised $841.85 thanks to all of your donations and commitment. We appreciate the support of the student councillors in helping organise this event and the wonderful support of Belinda von Berhgeim who coordinated the collection and banking of the money.

The money was given to No Limits Perth and they have greatly appreciated the funds to help families in need.

Our next Helping Hands Free Dress Day is Friday 15th September, 2017 (Week 9) – please email Tania Burke (tania.burke@education.wa.edu.au) if you would like to nominate an organisation to fundraise for (we will also be considering the previously nominated organisations).

Debbie Yates
On behalf of the Landsdale PS School Board

Global Education - Community Survey

LA27 are working on Global Education projects that use literacy and numeracy skills to investigate and solve real world problems. Our group's goal is to investigate the amount of single-use plastic bags used for grocery shopping in our local community. We want to replace single use plastic bags with recycled or re-purposed bags when people do their grocery shopping.

To help us, please have one member of your family complete the attached survey as soon as possible. Only complete one for each family. Your name is not required and all information is only looked at as a total, and is treated confidentially. Information is used only for our project.

Please use the link below.

Thank you

Plastic Bag Team
Saif, Claire, Alissa, Daniele, Joshua, Zaki, Tyler and Ms Marrion.

Chaplain’s Chat

The Value I’m looking at this week is - “I make Good choices.”

Integrity would be something that would shine through someone who makes good choices. “Integrity is standing up for what you believe is right, living by your highest values.”

People will know we have the virtue of integrity when our words match our actions. When we are honest and mean what we say to ourselves and others. We would make choices that coincide with the words we speak.

A person of integrity will choose to fill their life and mind with things that help them to live a good, happy, healthy, life.

Chat soon.

Natasha
YouthCARE School Chaplain
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.

VOLUNTEER ROSTER

Please see the attached Volunteer Roster.

Uniform Shop News

Opening Times – Term 3

P&C President’s Report

If you would like information on joining the P&C or want to know what we do, please contact Amanda at anferguson1977@gmail.com.

Amanda Ferguson
P&C President

P&C News – Faction Carnival Sausage Sizzle

Please see the attached Faction Carnival Sausage Sizzle poster.

P&C Fundraising News – Entertainment Book Update

We have raised over $2,000 this year. Thank you to everyone who supported us!

Books and digital memberships are still available. And if you buy now and will receive a BONUS $10 Woolworths WISH eGift Card!

Buy online via the link below.

Support Landsdale Primary School - Buy an Entertainment™ Book!

The Entertainment™ Book gives you access to thousands of up to 50% off and 2-4-1 offers from many of the best restaurants, cafes, attractions, hotels, travel and much more!

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 the link below.

Rowena Casilli
School Banking Co-ordinator

Ashdale STEM Expo Community Event – Tuesday 29th August

Family and community members from the Ashdale Cluster are invited to view fantastic STEM projects created by students from Ashdale Secondary College and Ashdale Cluster primary schools. Come along and see the exciting and engaging work that is happening in our Cluster, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Tickets are FREE and can be registered through Eventbrite via the link below:

The Ashdale STEM Expo is running for two days and will be visited by over 1,500 primary and secondary students. It will feature an amazing array of STEM workshops and exhibits.

View the Ashdale STEM Expo website at the link below:

If you have any queries, please contact ashdale.sc@education.wa.edu.au.

October Program – Lion Heart Camp for Kids

Please find attached a brochure for the October program of Lion Heart Camp for Kids. This program is a camp for bereaved children following the death of a parent, sibling or significant family member regardless of how they died.

As well as being open for referrals and family registrations they are also currently looking for volunteers.