2 December 2021

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Families,

Week 8 Term 4

Composite Classes/Class Lists for 2022

Last year I produced an information sheet for parents detailing research behind the benefits of composite/split classes. This has been promoted in newsletters since the middle of Term 3 this year. It is inevitable that there will be a number of split classes next year as it will also be inevitable for your child be placed in a split class during their time in primary education. With this in mind please take the time to view this information through the following link:

Your child’s class placement will be texted to you before school commences next year. We anticipate that this will be on Friday 28th January 2022. This is different to previous years where class lists have been placed up around the school on the Friday before school starts. Many schools are now moving to this method which has received positive feedback from parents.

Communication Survey

Thank you to the 167 families/parents who responded to this survey. The data will now be interrogated so that we can develop a more informed approach to our communication strategy across the school.

Written feedback from one of the questions which asked parents to list one improvement to the newsletter included:

• A number of parents commented that the calendar section could be more accurate and sometimes doesn’t have all the events listed.
• Other parents indicated they would like a notification via email/message with link to indicate that it is available.
• More student photos and focus on class events be included.

Parents also indicated that their preferred method of contacting the school administration office is via phone or email. They preferred to receive information through class dojo and/or in person when dropping their child off at school or phone call if they do not drop their child off.

Parents also indicated that they are currently accessing information about our school through

• Class Dojo
• Parent Link
• School Newsletter

Strategic Planning

Our staff have been developing our Draft Business Plan for 2022-2024 over the last two terms and I am pleased to advise that this will be presented to the School Board at our next meeting for their input and discussion. The format of the plan reflects and aligns to the School Review process and sets a number of key targets and milestone that will be achieved over the next three years. Once it is completed and endorsed by the School Board copies will be available on our school website, Schools On Line and through the front office for hard copies.

Christmas Holiday Security

This is always a concern as we have in the past had damage to our property occurring over holiday periods. The school has installed a number of security cameras around the school and have been effective in identifying unwanted visitors. As this is only part of the solution we ask that our community keep a close eye on the school premises.

If you live close to our school and see or hear suspicious behaviour, please immediately contact School Watch Security or the Police.

Who to Contact:
School Watch Security T:1800 177 777
Police T: 131 444

The most important times for you to be vigilant will be during holiday periods as schools are unattended and therefore more vulnerable than usual to crime. Keep in mind that schools are generally large physical areas with multiple “blind spots”. If you hear unusual noises from within a school, such as glass breaking or banging noises, this might mean people are up to no good.

Look for unusual vehicles parked at a school on weekends or during holidays. Watch for groups “hanging around” on school grounds. This should not occur and can be one of the starting points for crime to occur.

We appreciate your support.

Kind regards,

Josh Jashari
Principal

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2022 PP-Year 6 Enrolments

If you are not planning on returning to Landsdale Primary for 2022, please email Mrs Jen Shepherd on Jennifer.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au .

Library News

BOOK BORROWING NOW CLOSED

Library book borrowing has now closed for 2021. Please ensure that your child’s books are returned by the close of school tomorrow, FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER.

Parent loans should also be returned by this date.

There will be no Christmas holiday library borrowing due to the long break. To keep your child reading over the summer break, there are a number of options open to you and your family:

1. Visit your local public library. eg: Wanneroo, Girrawheen, Ballajura, Whitfords, etc.
2. Access our Landsdale Digital Library 24/7 (Wheelers eBooks & audiobooks) at: https://landsdaleps.wheelers.co/
3. Read from your collection of books at home.
4. Browse the op shops and second hand book shops for book bargains.

WHEELERS eBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS (LANDSDALE DIGITAL LIBRARY)

You and your child can access eBooks & audiobooks at any time of night or day, including over the Christmas holidays. The Library pays an annual subscription to Wheelers ePlatform (the company that administers eBooks & audiobooks on our behalf). Even when the Library is closed, our Wheelers ePlatform is OPEN 24/7!

This year, our students reached some amazing reading milestones. reading goals. To keep the momentum going, students can easily log on to Wheelers ePlatform and keep reading for enjoyment over the whole summer break!

You and your child can access eBooks (read along on a device) and audiobooks (listen to a book on a device) in two different ways:

1. via the Wheelers ePlatform app
2. via the Wheelers website

Borrowing an eBook or audiobook is as easy as 1,2,3…using the ePlatform app

1. Search for and download the “ePlatform by wheelers books” app from your App Store (Apple Pay Store, Android App on Google Play or Windows)
2. Find our Library (type in Landsdale Primary School)
3. Log in using your Library ID* (see instructions below)

Browse and borrow an eBook to read on your device (phone, iPad, laptop, etc) OR listen to an audiobook on your device. Make any place your reading place. Now there’s no need to wait for the Library to open…you can read anytime, anywhere…24/7.

Borrowing an eBook or audiobook is as easy as 1,2,3…using our Wheelers website:

1. Log onto the Wheelers ePlatform website at https://landsdaleps.wheelers.co/
2. Browse the ePlatform eBooks & audiobooks collection online. You can also use the various categories (eg: Listening Favourites, Popular, Latest Additions, New/Recent Releases, Author and/or Title Search, Browse, etc).
3. Log in using your Library ID* (see below).

Borrow your eBook and read on your device or listen to your audiobook on your device. (Great for long road trips!)

* How to Log in to Wheelers ePlatform (eBooks & audiobooks):

* Type in your User Name and Password
* Your User Name is: FirstName.LastName
eg: Martin.Murphy (use your first name with a capital letter followed by a dot then your last name with a capital letter – no spaces)
* Your Password is Library1 (it’s the same for all students) eg: Library1 (use a capital ‘L’ for Library followed by the number 1 – no space in between).
PLEASE NOTE: If your child has difficulty logging into our Wheelers ePlatform, please ask them to come and see Mrs Murray in the Library. Alternatively, you can email me to ask for assistance or clarification:
Sharon.Murray@education.wa.edu.au

Fun Facts About Wheelers ePlatform:

* Each student can borrow TWO books at time for a period of TWO weeks (the same lending rules as our physical print Library).
* The borrowed books will automatically disappear from your device and be returned as soon as the due date is reached (No more overdue library books!)
* You can return the book before the due date by pressing the RETURN button.
* You can RESERVE items that are currently out on loan.
* Wheelers ePlatform is a Shared Collection (we share the eBooks & audiobooks with other schools around Australia). This keeps the costs down and allows us to access a wide range of great titles.
* We also purchase our own titles to add to our Private Collection. These titles are for the exclusive use of Landsdale Primary School students.

KEEP READING INTO 2022!

THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our students and parents. Thank you all for a wonderful 2021 in the Library. Thank you for your support of the Library. A special thanks to all our parents who assisted with book covering, Book Club and Book Fair.

Have a wonderful, safe summer break and we’ll see you back again in 2022.

Student Shines

Taliyah B, Yr6 LA28, won her WABL Under 12’s State Basketball Grand Final game for the Joondalup Wolves Basketball Club this season.

She was also awarded the “Wolfpack Way Award” Trophy for her WABL team.

A week later, Taliyah and her team then won another grand final for her domestic basketball team the Padbury Pumas Basketball Club in the Under 12’s A grade division Winter season.

Winning two basketball grand finals and being awarded the trophy were huge achievements for her and we would like to congratulate Taliyah for her success this year in WABL State Basketball.

Art News …. With Miss Gandy

Students have been busy preparing plywood boards for our Artist in Residence Program. They have painted two coats of paint on each board, front and back, in white and sanded each board surface between each coat. On a Thursday in week 6, mural artist Paul Deej came to Landsdale Primary School. He shared with us how he began his career as an artist and presented a slideshow of some of his artworks. He then guided us through drawing a cartoon style kookaburra! Paul then got to work and drew up our design on the boards.

Since Paul’s visit, we have been painting the mural in a variety of colours. Tyson, our groundsman, will be installing the mural this week. Paul will return in week 9 to add the finishing touches. What an amazing opportunity it has been to work together to create a beautiful piece of art for our school! Well done artists!!!!

Miss Gandy

On the Ball …. With the PE Teachers

Congratulations to Lachie F from LA 19 for achieving 100 laps in the Runners Club.

P&C News

Canteen Messages

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

Summer menu items are back! Fruit bowls we know everyone loves and of course Slushies are back! There is also a new Breakfast Cup and we will have a Day Special item for Waste Free Wednesday each week, advertised on Sunday morning the weekend prior.

Thanks for you continued support!

Sue & the Canteen Team

Roadwise Committee

Term 4 - we still have heaps of open spots on the roster. Please can Yr 1-4 parents jump online and put your names down. There are only LESS than 30 spots to fill. This time we have a much wider year group and still its proving hard to find volunteers.

We are still observing parents letting their kids out of the cars from the middle of the road. This is both dangerous and causes unnecessary delays and frustration to other parents who are trying to do the right thing. Please refrain from this practice and use the designated Kiss n Drive or parking spots, before letting your kids out of the car.

Please remember in the afternoons children are only allowed to enter cars number 1, 2 and 3 in the Kiss n Drive bays. Car number 4 must drive right to the front of Kiss n Drive.

Drive safely everyone and don't forget to use your INDICATORS to show your intentions when exiting, entering or turning, all around the school.

Regards,
Darshana

Uniform Shop News

For all uniform requirements, please contact Tudor Uniforms on Tel. 9408 2666 or www.tudorschooluniforms.com.au . Their address is: Unit 1/75 Excellence Dr, Wangara.

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