19 December 2019

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

The end of the year has finally come around, and we are now heading into a new decade, the roaring twenties! I would like to take this opportunity to thank our school community for your unwavering support of the staff and administration at Landsdale PS. We have had a very busy, yet productive year that has seen our NAPLAN data tracking nicely upward, with outstanding achievement identified in several areas. We have had a focus on gathering data around student mental health and wellbeing through the Rumbles Quest App, which will support us in our planning for 2020. We have enjoyed the building of a new nature playground extension, the amazing engagement of families with the Wheelers E-Book library, the growth and strength of the school’s tennis program, and our creative Visual Arts program that has seen a gorgeous Year 6 gift to the school installed on the western wall of the under covered area.

2020 will bring with it new, exciting experiences for our school, as we begin the process of fitting out a designated science lab for the students, that will allow for more targeted science and STEM teaching, the appointment of a new Principal from Term 2, and a focus on student and staff mental health and wellbeing. So lots happening.

From a school management point of view, parents are reminded of the following information before the new school year begins:

• Staff will be undertaking professional learning on Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st of January 2020.
• Class lists will be available for parents on Friday 31st January.
• Swimming lessons for Year 5/6’s at the beach will be happening in Week 1.
• Parent Information Sessions for classes will be happening during Weeks 2-4.

Wishing all our Landsdale families a wonderful Christmas, happy and safe New Year, and relaxing holiday break.

Mrs Cass Disisto
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

Students Not Returning to Landsdale Primary School in 2020

If your child/ren are not returning to Landsdale Primary School for the 2020 school year, can you please advise the front office in person or by emailing rose.elliott@education.wa.edu.au

New school details are required upon advisement.

Lost Scooter

A black scooter went missing from the school grounds last weekend. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact the school office on 9302 4100.

2020 Parent Funded1-1 Laptop Program

Thank you to all the parents who attended our Parent Information forums. We had really productive discussions. The parents were really supportive of their child’s educational needs and understood the importance of learning to use technology safely and appropriately.

The main points that were discussed were:

• How we use the Mac books for learning tasks that promote original thinking, engagement and creativity but also reinforce mastery of skills and understanding. Instant feedback is also given to teachers and students for better progress.
• What procedures and plans are in place to teach students how to have a positive digital footprint and use technology ethically.
• While parents are able to choose an iPad for their child to join the program, our recommended device is the Macbook Air 13” as it is more powerful and versatile for learning situations, sturdier and connects more easily to the network.
• Parental controls and managing devices through a mobile device manager (MDM) for a safer and more monitored environment. The Macbook has better parental controls built in and the iPad would need the third party mobile device management (MDM) tool, which we use for our school iPads and could be provided at a small cost to parents.
• Information on the vendor and specifics about the program. The Portal is available for you to access pricing and device specifications information and order your 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 given to you at the parent information forum, or if you didn’t receive this, please contact the school for the code.

If you would like more information please visit our website for 1-1 Program news and FAQ or contact the school.

Library News

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE & MERRY CHRISTMAS

Keep your children reading over the summer break and enter the Joondalup Library Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up a reading log from your local library.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our students and parents. Thank you to you all for a wonderful 2019 in the Library. A special thanks to all our parents who assisted with book covering, Book Club and Book Fair.

Just a reminder that all library books should have been returned by the close of school today, Thursday 19th December. Your child will not be able to borrow library books next year unless their 2019 books are returned or paid for.

Have a wonderful summer break and we’ll see you back again in 2020.

Salvation Army Appeal

Thank you very much to everyone who generously donated to the Salvation Army Appeal again this year.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Hot Shots!

Another fantastic day was held at the State Tennis Centre last Wednesday, December 11. Thirty six year 3 and 4 students played some excellent tennis is warm conditions. Landsdale again continued to improve with all four teams coming away with at least 3 wins. Thanks to the team at Tennis West for organising another great day and modifying the matches to manage the heat. Thanks to the crowd of parents that came along and all those that acted as supervisors for a team - without you we couldn’t field such a strong presence at this event! It is really pleasing to see the way students have embraced a tennis culture throughout the school. Keep an eye out for a Hot Shots Faction competition next year!

Runners Club

Thanks to all students and parents for supporting Runners Club this year. Below is a list of our students who achieved badges this year. Everybody’s laps will carry over into 2020, so you can make it your goal to do even more next year!

50km Badge (200 laps)

Zak DM
Oscar C

25km Badge (100 laps)

Peter D-M
Leon A
Mitchell B
James S
Cooper M
Olivia C
Ryla L
Daniel O
Jacob A
Clare B
Hayley B
Matilda L
Daphne B
Angeline F
Eva C

Physical Literacy

Everyone has the potential to value, develop and maintain positive physical activity behaviours for life.

Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits. The Sport Australia Position Statement on Physical Literacy outlines our commitment to creating a heathier generation of more active Australians.

The Australian Physical Literacy Framework activates this commitment through the establishment of a common language to support all Australians develop their physical literacy, at every stage of life.

Physical literacy gives you:

• physical skills and fitness
• the attitudes and emotions that motivate you to be active
• the knowledge and understanding of how, why and when you move
• the social skills to be active with others.

More information for parents can be found at the link below.

Rising Stars AFL Football

Rising Stars Team

FACEBOOK – Rising Stars AFL Football Academy.
INSTAGRAM – rising_stars_afl
WEB PAGE – on the link below.

Have a terrific holiday everyone and an active new year!

Mr P

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

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

LEAP Parenting Ideas

Wanneroo Cricket Club (based at Kingsway)

The Wanneroo Cricket Club at Kingsway is keen to recruit more under 14 junior girls to its ranks. Trials are in February 2020 so if any year 4 or 5 girls are interested please contact Andrew Stewart at the club on 0457 447 265 or approach Mr Royce Puccinelli.

AIM Therapy January 2020 Group Programs

AIM Therapy are running a variety of group programs for toddlers, children and teens from their premises in Joondalup, Wembley and Gosnells. Groups include:

• Social Skills Groups: Social Minis, Social Juniors, Social Lego Legends
• Social Emotional Groups: Resilient Kids, Resilient Teens, Fun with Food
• Motor Skills and Writing Groups: Motor Minis, Mini Writers, Junior Writers
• Language, Learning and Literacy: Talking Toddlers, Literacy Readiness, Little Learners Group

More information: click the link below or hello@aimtherapy.com.au or 08 6150 8339.

Landsdale Dental Therapy

Landsdale Dental Therapy will be closed for the school holidays from Tuesday 24th December until Monday 3rd February 2020. Emergencies between 24th December until 24th January should contact the Mt Henry Dental Clinic on 9313 0552.

Emergencies between 28th January until 31st January should contact Wanneroo Dental Therapy on 9405 3178.

Out of hours’ emergencies between 6.30pm and 8.00am please contact 1800 098 818.

Academic Task Force – January Year 6-7 Head Start Program

The Head Start Program is designed to help students going into year 7 in 2020, gain confidence and transition successfully into their high school studies.

Programs available in:

NAPLAN Preparation, Foundation English, Foundation Maths, Learning Skills, Essay Writing and our new GATE and Scholarship Exam Preparation course.

The January Head Start program will run from 16th Jan 2020 – 29th Jan 2020.

Each subject runs for six hours spread over two days. Enrol online at the link below.

Call: (08) 9314 9500
Email: learn@academicgroup.com.au

WAAPA Summer School 2020

This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students in Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Film Making, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au

2019 Summer Holiday Workshops with LEGO® and Coding with Robotics

The following link is so that parents can make an online booking.

Our Summer School Holiday Workshops are located at the following locations:

• Currambine Primary School
• Our Lady of Good Counsel School @ Karrinyup
• Christ Church Grammar School @ Claremont
• West Leederville Primary School

City of Wanneroo - Summer Reading Club is Open for Registrations

Who needs a passport these holidays? Go on a story adventure at your library, your very own roomful of stories. Collect some fabulous giveaways and try out a different activity each week in January.

• Week One – Chapter One – Help build your own reading city with boxes and recycled materials
• Week Two – Chapter Two – Go on a bear hunt through the library and join in a special story time
• Week Three - Chapter Three – Get inspired at the discovery table
• Week Four – Chapter Four – Boost your reading hours by watching stories on Storybox on the big screen
• VR Appendix - check out a different setting at one of our Virtual Reality experiences

This summer the whole family is invited to join the club. Pick up a reading record and activity book and make your life better by getting involved in a Roomful of Stories.

Register by December 13th to go in the draw for a $100.00 Dymocks Voucher.

Community Fun Day – Swim Thru Perth

Matilda Bay will be the place to visit during the school holidays this summer!

Families can enjoy a fun community day this summer as Australia’s oldest-water swimming event, the Swim Thru Perth, returns with a new supervised water fun zone just for kids. Children and families will get to enjoy this exciting new KIDS ZONE on Sunday, 19th January 2020, when the 101st swim of the Swim Thru Perth gets underway at Matilda Bay in Crawley.

A printable event flyer and colouring-in activity is available here:

Proudly presented by Nigel Satterley AM, the Swim Thru Perth is an all-inclusive open water swimming event designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of open water swimming over a variety of distances as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Swimmers aged 8 years and up can jump in for their first experience of open water swimming in the 250m Try-It race, while more advanced swimmers can give the 800m, 1.6km or 3.5km distance swims a go. Every participant is rewarded a commemorative medal for their efforts, and families can enjoy a sausage sizzle plus activities straight after the races. Fantastic prizes are available for schools and workplaces with the most registrations.

All proceeds proudly support children and families at Telethon Speech & Hearing.

Swim Thru Perth celebrates its 101st swim on Sunday, 19th January 2020 at Matilda Bay in Crawley. Early bird registrations are now open at the link below.