26 September 2019

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

We have recently received the NAPLAN results for 2019. Pleasingly, the upward trend in all areas continues. This means that again we are above the national averages and higher than the average scores for similar schools. In all areas our students have shown high results and high progress.

Reading is a stand out area and the two school wide strategies in which teachers focus on small group work has been working. The two whole school writing strategies are also reaping significant benefits. Our maths problem-solving model has helped students and our focus on basic maths concepts has supported the upward trend.

If you read, or listen to your child read, for 10 minutes per day there will be a significant improvement in their reading ability.

Teachers will soon be constructing class lists for 2020. We are seeking your advice in terms of any information that could assist us. This information concerns clashes that your child has with others, perceived bullying or family issues but not selection of a teacher for your child. Please email Tania.Burke@education.wa.edu.au or send a letter marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to Tania by Thursday 31st October, 2019.

I wish all students a fantastic holiday and to the staff who have all worked hard for your children.

Regards,

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

Road Safety Forum – Thursday 17th October

Please see the attached flyer on a Road Safety Forum that you may be interested in attending. Parents would be able to discuss road safety concerns and workshop potential ideas with the assistance of the Road Safety Commission and Local Police.

2020 1-1 Laptop Program

Is your child entering Year 4 in 2020 or are you considering joining your year 5 or 6 child into the 1-1 program? Read on!

Our parent funded 1-1 Laptop program ensures our students have the best opportunities to acquire essential skills in digital technologies and STEM for their future. We recognise and value the parents of our senior students’ commitment to their children’s education.

In 2019 parents had the option of choosing the MacBook Air 13” or the iPad for the program. Teachers, students and our parent representatives all strongly recommended the MacBook as the school’s preferred device.

The response from parents this year has been overwhelmingly positive, with 85% of students having their own device, and of those, all but 4 were MacBooks.

For 2020 we continue to recommend the MacBook Air 13” as the preferred device, while including the option of the iPad; there is also a leasing option for both devices.

We recommend the MacBook Air 13” over the iPad for the following reasons, the MacBook:

• is sturdier and has greater longevity.
• has stronger parental controls and Remote desktop for teacher supervision of student use.
• is more powerful and has more features within applications common to both Mac and iPad eg. Pages, Garageband, iMovie, google suite.
• is easier to use for staff and students when accessing tools for learning like the internet, google suite and network resources.
• has a larger screen and keyboard.
• has better tools for applications, student monitoring and network resources, eg. being able to have the school image, teachers being able to monitor student usage in real time.

We partner with Winthrop Australia to obtain the best educational prices and onsite technical support. They provide a convenient and easy online portal for you to order a device for your child. If you source a device elsewhere consider the portal information to compare accurately. Visit the Winthrop Portal for more information.

Prior to purchasing a device, please attend one of our parent information sessions for more information and discussion with our 1-1 leadership team:

Please click the link to choose all the dates and times you can attend the Information Forums for the 1-1

Program: Forum Dates and Times

Art News – 2019 Rethink Waste Art Competition

A massive congratulations to LA18 as their turtle installation titled ‘Turtle Hope’, has been accepted as a finalist into the 2019 Rethink Waste Art Competition. Students made their turtles from recycled materials, even collecting plastic waste at recess to use on the shells.

The turtles will be exhibited at The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Perth, from Monday 30th September until Friday 11th October.

Please go and support the talented students and of course vote for their artwork for the public choice award!

Library News

Holiday Loans

We apologise for the interruption to Library borrowing over the past week. We experienced technical issues resulting from a computer replacement. Thank you for your patience during this time. Library services will return to normal next term. In the meantime, students and parents are welcome to take out holiday loans for the October break. Items borrowed for holidays will be due back on the first day of Term 4 (Monday 14th October).

Please return all the books that you borrowed this term, if you haven’t already done so. If you’re not sure what you still have on loan, please see Mrs Murray in the Library for an updated list.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

2019 Interschool Athletics Carnival

It’s been raining carnivals at Landsdale Primary School and last week we hosted the interschool athletic events on Tuesday and Thursday. Landsdale competed with much spirit and it was fantastic to see all the students demonstrating great sportsmanship and cheering everybody on.

I would also like to thank the students that gave up their lunch times to attend try outs and practices very early in the term and the teachers that assisted with this training - in particular Mr Hayward, Mr Brown and Mrs Ridley. Your help is much appreciated!

Final results are below;

MERITORIOUS SHIELD: Carnaby Rise Primary School

Tennis West visit

On Thursday, September 5 we were privileged enough to have a visit from Australian tennis legend John Fitzgerald to present the pre-primary students their Hot Shot tennis racquets! John chatted to us about all things tennis and even had a shot with some of our interschool tennis students. Thanks to Tennis West for all their work in organising the visit.

Faction Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to all the students that participated in our Faction Athletics Carnival.

All students tried very hard with the events they participated in and should be very proud of their efforts. Thanks very much to all students, staff and parents for their patience with the weather and the commitment to finishing the carnival a week later.

Well done to Banksia for being deserved winners of the sportsmanship award. This faction has deserved to win the award this year, not just on Faction Carnival Day but throughout training and PE lessons and thanks to Mrs White for being a ‘sportsmanship spy’ throughout the day for taking careful notice of terrific sportsmanship.

Well done Banksia for winning the championship trophy – it was a very close contest this year and the green machine managed to just scrape through. Well done to all the champion boys and girls and for the tremendous sportsmanship shown.

Final results are below;

Hotshot Tennis Lessons with InStyle Tennis

Tennis lessons at school are held Wednesdays at 7.45 to 8.30am, starting week 2 of Term 4. All ages & levels welcome! Also, we are holding 2 school holiday clinics at Sorrento Tennis Club over the Sept/Oct holidays. Tues-Fri (9.00am to 12.00pm). Great fun and all ages/ levels welcome! Details and online registration at the link below 0433 777 195.

Water Corporation – Competition “Kep the Water Detecting Dog”

The year two students thoroughly enjoyed their visit from Kep the water detecting dog and her handlers from the Water Corporation on Thursday 12th September.

Canteen Messages

CANTEEN INFORMATION

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

P&C News

Annual Book Fair 2019

Coming early November to the school library. Watch this space!

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

Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre

The clinic will be open from Tuesday 1st October to the 8th October.

We will be closed on the 4th,9th,10th and 11th October.

If you experience an emergency on these days, please call Wanneroo Dental Therapy on 9405 3178. The Dental staff wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.

LEAP Parenting Ideas

Triple P Parenting Programs

Please be advised the date of the last session at Balcatta House for the Triple P Seminar Series T4 2019 has now changed to 12th November, attached is an amended flyer.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Mirrabooka Squash Club Open Day – Friday 4th October

Mirrabooka Squash Club is hosting an Open Day for children aged between 8 and 14 years after the huge success of our July school holiday event.

Please see attached the flyer for information.

Serena Richardson
Committee Member and Junior Coordinator
Mirrabooka Squash Club Inc.
M 0406 007 142 | E serena.natalie.richardson@gmail.com