2 July 2020

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

I would like to congratulate the Landsdale PS community for showing such resilience and compassion this term as we have all worked to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on families and particularly students. We look forward to new beginnings next term with a change in leadership and a back to basics approach around the school, re-focussing on curriculum and the teaching and learning program.

We have an exciting, whole school Art project happening for students and families at the beginning of next term. Keep an eye out for information coming home. All I can say is .… The Doors Are Coming! We will also be looking at ways to bring our school community back together again with events that will allow us all to re-connect with one another.

Mr Josh Jashari, the new school Principal, spoke with interested parents on Monday in the Library. He talked about his interest in building our student leaders, so that they have an understanding about leadership and what that means. He intends to speak with our Year 6’s early next term to gain an insight into how they can contribute to the culture of the school. Mr Jashari also spoke about critical thinking and its importance for academic success, and he is looking to building on the great work already being done at Landsdale Primary School.

The Year 6 fundraiser for the 'Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund' at Australian Red Cross, to help families affected by the recent bushfires, raised around $1066.20! Congratulations to all the students and staff who dressed in red and orange and donated to such a great cause.

I wish all our families a relaxing school holiday break, and encourage everyone to take time out over the next two weeks to enjoy the great outdoors and some physical activity, to clear the mind and refresh the body. For those families travelling please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 21st July.

Happy Holidays!

Mrs Cass Disisto
Principal
Landsdale Primary School

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

2021 Kindergarten Enrolments

Kindergarten enrolments are now open for children born 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2017.

Please complete and return the application to the front office as soon as possible. Emailed applications are preferable at this time.

A copy of the child’s birth certificate, Medicare Immunisation Schedule and Proof of Address (eg. electricity bill, rates notice) is required.

The application period WILL CLOSE 3.30pm, Friday 24th July 2020. If you have any further queries, please contact the administration team.

Art News

I wanted to tell you about a strange event that happened in the Art room recently. One Wednesday afternoon the Year 6 art extension students were working hard when all of a sudden a white rabbit ran past saying over and over, ‘I’m late I’m late’! We were all quite perplexed and followed him and before we knew it we had fallen down a rabbit hole! We were falling for ages and when we landed (thankfully safely) we found a corridor of doors .... and that’s where the story really begins.

Watch this space.... the doors are coming, an art installation around Landsdale Primary School coming July 2020.

Mrs Callow
Art Teacher

Library News

Library Borrowing Closed for Term 2

Over the past few weeks, it’s been terrific to see our students getting back into their regular reading habits, while enjoying borrowing from the Library again. We ask that all Term 2 loans now be returned. If your child has taken out a July school holiday loan, these books are due back on the first day of Term 3 (Tuesday 21st July). Lost library books should be paid for at the Front Office.

Have a wonderful, safe holiday break and we’ll see you back in the Library next term.

On the Ball …. With Mr P

Kingsway Football Club – Come & Try Sessions

Kingsway Junior Football Club is planning 2 exciting Come & Try sessions at Warridale Reserve Landsdale this school holidays. The sessions will be held on Sunday 5th July and Sunday 12th July between 12pm and 1pm.

The presentation would consist of some of the weekly activities from the Auskick 2.0 program which promotes having fun and everyone getting their hands on the football.

We are asking all parents to register their interest by emailing auskickcoordinator@kingswayjfc.com.au to ensure we have good numbers to run the event.

If you would like any further information regarding the program or Football club please contact via email auskickcoordinator@kingswayjfc.com.au or phone 0426727100.

Canteen Messages

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

To stay in the loop for daily menu specials watch the P&C fb page

Cheers,
Sue

P&C President’s News

The Fathering Project

Kiss and Drive

Uniform Shop News

School Dress Runout

LEAP Parenting Ideas

Positive Parenting Program – Term 3

Better Health Program – 10 Week Free Program

The Better Health Program is a 10 week free program offered to children aged 7-13 years and their families during School terms.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Better Health Program.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation face-to-face programs continue to be cancelled until further notice.

However, the online version of the program (formally named TEAM Kids Online) featuring weekly phone call support will continue uninterrupted.

Please note that Term 3 2020 places on the online version of the program are limited, with places being offered to families completely free of charge on a first come first served basis.

Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre - Holiday Opening Hours

The Landsdale Dental Therapy Centre will be closed on the following days:

Monday 13th July
Tuesday 14th July
Thursday 16th July

For emergencies during clinic hours, please contact Carnaby Rise Dental Therapy on 6401 8111.

Should an emergency arise after clinic hours or during a public holiday, please contact the emergency service on 1800 098 818, your local practitioner, or the Oral Health Centre of WA on 6457 4400.