7 June 2018

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

It is student report time, again. Your child receiving a grade of ‘C’ indicates that there has been satisfactory progress achieved. Fewer students will receive a ‘B’ grade and, inevitably, an ‘A’ grade is achieved less frequently. Also, your child’s grades may change over time as the work gets harder as he/she progresses through schooling.

Your role is to celebrate what your child has achieved. On the other hand, if you are concerned about your child’s learning progress, you should make an appointment with the appropriate teacher.

The school board has decided to maintain the school’s vision statement for the next business plan. That being: we focus on innovation and creativity to produce students who are engaged and strive to be successful. We work together to develop students who are respectful, resilient, honest and embrace the strength in diversity. In particular, we will begin to shift our focus to the second sentence while maintaining the solid progress achieved by the first sentence.

Regards,

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2019

Kindy enrolments for Landsdale residents are now open for children born 1/7/2014 to 30/6/2015. The application period closes on Friday 27th July, 2017.

Please click on the link for an application form. Alternatively 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 2019 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.

ANZAC Ceramic Poppies

Thank you to everyone who purchased an ANZAC ceramic poppy this year. I am thrilled to announce the total amount raised was $355 which will be donated to the RSL ANZAC appeal.

With thanks,

Mrs Callow
Visual Arts teacher

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Interschool Friendlies

Don’t forget our friendly against West Greenwood Primary School tomorrow Friday, 8 June in the morning from 09.15am to 10.15am.

Details of the friendly are as follows:

As West Greenwood’s numbers are smaller, only a selection of teams and students will be taken. I have allowed for 70 students to go on the bus.

Our Interschool Lightning Carnival is on Tuesday, 19 June at Kingsway Sporting Complex. Teams will be selected from training friendlies from these sports.

Legends of Landsdale – Cross Country Event

On Friday, 22 June our annual cross-country event will be held at the school for year levels 1-6.

A schedule of the day is as follows:

Sporting Schools Hockey – Play Hockey WA

Play Hockey WA hope you have enjoyed / are enjoying your hockey program through sporting schools.

In order to offer a pathway into club participation / other programs Play Hockey WA have set up a registration portal where participants/parents can request further information on their local club / next available program. They can then provide you with direct information on clubs and upcoming programs in your area.

This can be completed at the link below.

Chaplain’s Chat

Hi School,

I was thinking of the I-Value "I think Clearly" - how do we do this?

When we are worried, upset, tired, hungry or just maybe bored, we find it so hard to think clearly.

Our teachers, admin staff and myself do what we can to help students feel safe and happy at school, creating a space for them to think clearly.

And as parents, we find sports, get them to bed early, pack good lunches and other creative ways to help our children be fit, happy and healthy at school so that they can think more clearly.

I found a great website that can maybe assist in this, shared below.

Early morning risers can do some fun exercises to get the day going or while we are making dinner, get them to watch a video online and show us their new moves or before trying to get homework done.

This is just one of many creative things, using the I-Value "I think creatively" ourselves, we can do to help our children think more clearly.

Chat soon,

Natasha Reynolds
YouthCARE School Chaplain

Library News

JAMES FOLEY AUTHOR VISIT

WHAT A FUNNY MAN!

WHAT A FANTASTIC AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR!

Last week, all classes from Year 1 to Year 6 had so much fun with our visiting author/illustrator, James Foley. He talked to us about his books, his drawings and how he started out as a writer in pre-primary with his first book “All About Me.” James loved drawing and writing books, so he made it his career. James lives and writes in Fremantle and his books are published by Fremantle Press. We have some of James' books in our Library, however they are in very high demand, due to everyone meeting James and loving what he does. Our students can't wait to read more of James' books. Everyone will have a chance to order his books through Westbooks. These books will be autographed by James. Please return your completed James Foley book order forms (with credit card details) to the Library

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 4

The current issue of Book Club is due back on FRIDAY 15th JUNE @ 9am.

Canteen Reminders

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Supervisor: Jo Gaugg/Lisa Innes
Phone: 0410 894 457
Opening hours: 8:30am to 1:45pm

P&C News – Entertainment Book

By now you have received your book home. Thanks to those who have either already ordered a membership or returned your book. We have raised over $1000 to date and are well on our way to meet our target. Feel free to share our school’s link to your friends and family who would like to order a book and support our school. Funds raised are going to the School’s wish list and towards the extension of the nature playground for year 3s and 4s.

And congratulations go out to Mr P (who was actually the first person to buy a book this year). He recently won an online competition with Entertainment Book winning one night at Hyatt Regency Perth in an elegantly appointed Guest Room including buffet breakfast for two. All he had to do was to comment with what he loved about his Entertainment Book membership. Its great that someone from our school community won.

Landsdale Primary School is fundraising with the Entertainment fundraiser this year, and we’d appreciate your continued support.

Your 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Membership is expiring on 1 June 2018. Please continue supporting our School by purchasing the 2018 | 2019 Entertainment Membership from us today. Hundreds of great value offers are ready for your enjoyment, while also helping our fundraising!

SUPPORT US NOW.

“I love the savings we accumulate by using our Entertainment Vouchers. I always use them ...have them in my wallet and am elated to "buy one get one free" or get 25% off...it gives me a real buzz. After reaching the price of the book it's even more rewarding. Always buy one every year!” – Ann M

Uniform Shop News

Uniform Shop hours for Term 2 are as follows:

If you are in urgent need of any uniform items outside of these hours, please contact the school office and they will pass your details on to me to organise.

All items are available online via Uniforms West Website. These orders are sent to me weekly and are ready for pick up from the school office by Friday afternoons.

Regards,
Sandra

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

School banking is on every Thursday in the wet area between LA11 & 12 from 8am to 9am.

Rowena Casilli
School Banking Co-ordinator

LEAP Parenting Ideas

Employability Workshops

Do you know any job seekers who would benefit from practical workshops to assist with applying for work?

Please find attached a flyer with details of a free five week program hosted at the Girrawheen Hub.

These workshops are facilitated by Mercycare’s Career Centre, supported by City of Wanneroo.

Attendees can register for selected workshops by calling 9405 5344.

School Holiday Athletics Clinic

School Holiday Athletics Clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years. Tues 10th & Wed 11th July 2018 . WA Athletics Stadium. 8.30am-3pm. $90 per day. Or $160 for both days. Includes a Shoe Bag or Cap. Prizes and giveaways. Choose 4 events per day. More Info at the link below.