9 May 2019

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome back.

Last term, even though there were a low number of students misbehaving, teachers were looking at improving student behaviour in the playground and the classrooms. We began work on creating a whole school Good Standing policy in which students, who misbehave, will miss out on excursions. We have also surveyed students about how they feel about themselves and school.

This term we will be continuing with developing consistency in behaviour expectations and enforcing our uniform policy. We will also be implementing some programs in response to the information gathered from the wellness survey.

Thanks to those who gave the school feedback on the rewards we give to students. As a result, we are revising the use of merit awards, Aussie of the Month and teacher letters of commendation with the P&C and school board.

Regards,

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

School Parking

Please see the attached School Parking brochure. We have been advised by the City of Wanneroo that Parking Officers will be taking photos and sending cautions to errant drivers.

NAPLAN Online

The date for Year 3 & 5 students’ NAPLAN Online testing is 14th-24th May. A parent information pamphlet will be sent home next week with details relating to the tests.

Library News

Chaplain’s Chat

Hey All,

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you had a great Easter time together and enjoyed some down time, even if you still had to work! I’m fortunate that my wife is a teacher, so we get to have shared school holidays together.

Supporting your child’s emotional intelligence development

Connections Counselling Perth is hosting a ‘Bringing Up Great Kids’ seminar across two Saturday mornings in June. This is a program that presents a 5-step method that builds emotional intelligence and creates positive, long lasting effects for children of all ages. Easy to learn and used by parents, grandparents, educators, and care-givers, it supports kids through life’s ups and downs in a way that builds confidence and helps them grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

The course runs across two Saturday mornings, 15th June & 22nd June from 9:00am-12:30pm with morning tea supplied. The cost is $100 per person or $150 per couple (plus booking fees).

To register simply go to the link below, click on ‘events > scheduled events’ in the menu and follow the directions for Bringing Up Great Kids.

I’ll be there learning all about bringing up great kids as my wife and I prepare to welcome our own first child in July!

James Middleton
Landsdale Primary School Chaplain

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Legends of Landsdale – Cross Country Event

Tomorrow, Friday, 10th May, our annual cross-country event will be held at the school for year levels 1-6.

A schedule of the day is as follows;

If any parents are able to assist in judging or recording that would be much appreciated. Please contact me at the school or email Royce.Puccinelli@education.wa.edu.au. Thank you.

• Students are encouraged to wear their faction shirt
• All students are expected to run. A medical certificate/note from parent is required if a student is not participating.
• Please be aware the above running times may vary due to the weather or other unforeseen circumstances, every effort will be made to run each race at the allotted time.
• All competitors who complete the race need to get a faction token from the finish line and place it in their faction box.
• Parents are welcome to attend but please stay in the spectator area.
• Please ensure that students with asthma bring their medication.
• Competitors must wear shoes.

Attached is a map of the event.

Please note Runners Club will not be held tomorrow due to the cross-country being run.

Phys Ed events in term 2

Canteen Messages

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

P&C News

P&C Meeting

Next general meeting is to be held on Tuesday 14th May at 7:30pm in the staffroom, everyone is welcome. Laughs and lollies provided, BYO questions and $1 to become a voting member and help approve the next items on the wish list.

Fete Poster Competition News

The Poster Competition finalists can be now viewed in the P&C Noticeboard of the year 6 block. We were blown away with the entries we received, thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to enter into the competition.

We are pleased to announce the winner, Isabella P Year 1.

Finalist’s posters will be proudly displayed as the Fete's communication through the local community with the winning poster used as the main poster for the event.

Natalie Herridge
Landsdale Primary School P&C President
lpspandcpresident@gmail.com
Tel. 0403 326 828

P&C Mother’s Day Stall 2019

It’s nearly here! Don’t forget the Mother’s Day Stall this year will be held across TWO days – Thursday 9th May & Friday 10th May. Teachers will have selected which day their class will visit the stall so be sure to check with them. Our P&C facebook page will have the list to check with as well. We are very excited about the Stall this year and we know how much the kids love coming to do a bit of ‘shopping’, so make sure students bring along $5 to buy your Mum, Caregiver or special lady in your life a lovely gift for Mother’s Day.

Caitlin Sabatino
Mother’s Day Stall Organiser

Support Landsdale Primary School! Get your Entertainment Membership today

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Thank you for your support!

Aberline Attwood
Tel. 0403 129 438
aberline.attwood@dbca.wa.gov.au

Uniform Shop Update

The school uniform shop is now open every Monday with alternative mornings and afternoons.

All online orders are done weekly and will be ready for collection every Monday afternoon from school reception. These need to be signed for at pick up.

Thank you

Sandra McPhillips-Gill

School Banking at Landsdale Primary School!

The P & C have decided to close our relationship with the Commonwealth Bank after running the program for numerous years at Landsdale Primary. The volunteer hours it takes to run the banking at the school and the management tasks expected from the bank have become onerous. We also feel that the scheme no longer aligns with our school’s philosophy.

It will continue throughout Term 2, to enable all current student bankers to order rewards. Consequently, the last banking day will be Thursday 4th July, 2019. A huge thank you to all those students and families who participated and to those who have volunteered to run school banking.

Please come and see me Thursday's between 8 and 9am, if you have any questions.

Rowena Casilli
School Banking Co-ordinator

LEAP Parenting Ideas

Woolies Earn and Learn

We have participated in this fabulous programme over a number of years and we have received fantastic resources for the school.

2019 is no exception and we are looking forward to collect a number of complete sticker sheets.

Sticker sheets are available at the front office near the collection box located just inside the front door.

We also have a collection box at the Alexander Heights Shopping Centre.

Ashdale Secondary College is Turning 10!

Ashdale Secondary College is turning 10! Our school community, past and present, is invited to celebrate ten years of College history at this free family event to be held at the school. The event will feature historical displays, live student performances, food trucks, face painting, kids’ entertainment and more.