24 October 2019

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families

The school contributions and booklists were approved by the School Board at their last meeting. You would be pleased to note that school contributions have slightly increased in line with inflation. There also have been some reductions in the cost of the booklists and the school will not collect a commission that traditionally went back to buying student materials.

During this term there are some of the school leadership team going on long service leave or adopting the role of an Acting Principal in another school. At Landsdale, Mrs White and then Mrs Di Sisto will be the Acting Principals in my absence from mid-week 4 until the end of the year. Mr Hayward will extend his tenure of Deputy Principal. Mrs McLeod has replaced Mrs Bracegirdle and Mrs Di Sisto. These leaders will ensure that the school will run smoothly and serve the needs of your children.

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.

The school fete is coming!

Regards

Dr Tony Beswick
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

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 the School Board all strongly recommended the MacBook as the school’s preferred device.

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. For security reasons you will need a passcode to access the Portal which will be in the information package that will be sent out after the first parent information forum, or if ordering earlier please contact the school for the code.

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

The first Parent Information Forum is on Tuesday 12th of November. The time will either be 7.45am or 4-5pm depending on the results of the survey below. Please take the survey and indicate all the times and dates you would be available to attend, we will inform you through Class Dojo which time most parents can attend.

Please click the survey link: Forum Dates and Times

Library News

BOOK FAIR IS COMING!

Our 2019 Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Library during Week 4. This annual event is supported by the Landsdale Primary School P&C. We thank them for their continued involvement in this exciting week.

Dates: Monday 4th - Friday 8th November (Week 4)

Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8.15-9.15am and 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday
8.15-9.15am and 2.00-3.00pm

Please come and support the 2019 Book Fair. All proceeds directly benefit the Library. We look forward to seeing you there.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Physical Education Term 4

Hi everybody, welcome back to term 4.

As the weather is warming up, please make sure your child is wearing a hat and appropriate footwear when attending Physical Education lessons. A water bottle now is recommended also! If your child cannot participate in Phys Ed lessons due to injury or illness, a verbal or written message from you needs to be communicated to your child’s teacher or myself.

Physical Education events this term

This term sees Landsdale participate in a number of sporting events. We are also entering a tennis tournament at Sorrento Tennis Club, which will be held after school. Students will be selected with the help of coaches from Sorrento Tennis Club. Details of these events are below:

Friday, November 22 Interschool Handball @ North Woodvale (all day).
Friday, November 29 Tennis tournament @ Sorrento TC (4pm-6.30pm) Year levels to be confirmed.
Wednesday, December 11 Year 3/4 Hot Shots Tennis Gala Day @ Tennis West, State Tennis Centre (all day).

Landsdale Sporting Shirts

Continuing our school tradition, all students representing the school at events this year will wear a Landsdale Primary School sporting shirt’ kindly donated by the P & C. The students need to return the shirts once they have finished the event they are participating in.

Runners Club will continue every Monday morning from 8.10am.

Thank you

Mr. Puccinelli
Canteen Messages

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

11 sleeps to go. Book Fair is nearly here.

Whether its shopping for fun, for a gift or for Christmas. We have you "literally" covered.

This is an annual school event that directly benefits our library. Proudly supported by the P&C.

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

LEAP Parenting Ideas

BEHAVIOUR TONICS

NO SCAREDY CATS PARENT COURSE – Reducing anxiety and building resilience skills in 2-12 year old children.

Two dates available:

Mon 28th Oct, 4th & 11th Nov, 7-9pm
Tue 25th Nov, 2nd & 9th Dec, 7-9pm

PARENTS WILL LEARN

• An overview of how a well-honed theory of parenting (what you need to repeatedly do) can assist parents to manage children’s worries.
• Coverage of how some misguided policies are making parents and children more anxious.
• The brain, including how the pre-frontal middle cortex and the amygdala operate, and where fear and anxiety originates.
• Commonly misused phrases and cognitive distortions used by children and their peers.
• A helicopter view of what risks we can allow and which require us to keep children safe.
• ‘Traps and trip wires’: what to do when a child’s amygdala starts to play-up.
• Memorable strengthening sayings, questioning strategies and mindfulness exercises.

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Course

To help manage difficult behaviour in children, calmly and effectively. Learn how to use empathy so kids begin to identify their emotions and become better at managing them. This enables them to take more responsibility for their own behaviour.

Two dates available:

Mon 28th Oct, 4th & 11th Nov, 7-9pm
Mon 25th Nov, 2nd & 9th Dec, 7-9pm

PARENTS WILL LEARN

• The two approaches to parenting.
• How to discipline without arguing, yelling or smacking.
• How to handle kids testing behaviour.
• How to show empathy while developing emotional intelligence in your child.
• How to teach and encourage positive behaviour, social skills and independence.
• How to strengthen the relationship with your child.
• How to manage obnoxious behaviour.

Mirrabooka Junior Squash Program – Term 4

Australian School of Performing Arts

Australian Girls Choir – Open Day

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our Open Day on Sunday November 3 to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please contact us if you would like to attend. Ph 1800 338 142 or email headoffice@asagroup.com.au. Flyers are available from the school office.

Free Online Chess Coaching