3 November 2022

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

World Teacher Appreciation Day

Friday 28th October was World Teacher Appreciation Day. Thanks to Michelle, Nerissa and the parent link team for organising such a wonderful morning tea for the staff. Earlier in the morning, Michelle, our school chaplain worked with Sonshine FM to run their morning show from Landsdale PS. Amity and Peter shared some inciteful accounts of school friendship and resilience programs (UR STRONG and Zero to Hero) with listeners while staff and parents enjoyed a coffee van provided by the station.

Book Fair

Many thanks to Mel Fuller and the wonderful team of parent helpers who have run the Book Fair this week. Without the tireless help from parents these special events wouldn’t happen. Make sure you get your order in by the end of the week.

Colour Explosion

The Colour Explosion is coming up on Friday 11th November. The P&C have planned a fun afternoon for the students. There are lots of amazing prizes for fundraisers, so time to get out there and get some sponsors. Students are encouraged to wear a white t shirt on the day of the fun run to get the full colour explosion fun run experience.

Check out the school Facebook page for photos of events.

Kind Regards,

Natalie Bracegirdle
Principal

Newsletter Articles

School Calendar

BYOD Ipad/MacBook Program

This term, we are undertaking many preparations for next year to ensure that the start of 2023 is a positive one for students, parents and staff.

One of the exciting things for the students going into Year 4 in 2023 is the BYOD iPad/MacBook Program. Parents are invited to purchase an iPad or MacBook for their child to enhance their learning experience both at school and at home. Our program has transformed the teaching and learning pedagogy, enabling teachers to implement highly refined, engaging and individual programs through the use of student devices and a broad range of high impact instructional strategies.

We would like to provide more information about the details and efficacy of the program to parents of our Year 3 students at our Parent BYOD Information Forums. We also invite any parents from other year levels who would like to attend. Thank you to the parents who came to the first Parent Information Forum, their feedback was that it was valuable for them to see how teachers use the devices in the class and to have all their questions answered regarding the details of the program. We have 2 Forums still to come this term, both to be held in the Library:

Friday 18th Nov @ 8am-8.45am
Monday 5th Dec @ 4.30pm-5.30pm

An information booklet containing all the relevant information is being sent home this week to all Year 3 students’ families and will also be available on the website. The forums will enable you to ask clarifying questions and see how students are using the devices.

2023 Kindergarten Enrolments

Please see the front office urgently if you still wish to enrol for Kindergarten next year as there are limited places left.

Travelling Overseas/Extended Christmas Holidays

If you have planned holidays and will be returning to Landsdale Primary School AFTER school has commenced (1/2/2023) you are required to advise the front office in writing. Please call into the office or email jennifer.shepherd@education.wa.edu.au.

Students Not Returning to LPS in 2023

If your child(ren) will NOT be attending Landsdale Primary School in 2023 can you please advise the front office in person, or email Jennifer.shepherd@education.wa.edu.au

YouthCARE Together

Parent – Hello High School Seminar

This parent event is an evening of practical information, strategies, tips, and tools for parents, helping tweens transition to High School with more resilience, optimism, and confidence.

• Scotch College’s Memorial Hall, Swanbourne
  Wednesday 7th December 2022, 7pm-9pm

If you need more information please call 0427 100 371 or go to info@claireeaton.com.au

Library News

Welcome to Bilingual Families Perth

Bilingual Families Perth is a not-for-profit network of linguistically diverse people in Western Australia.

Our network connects over 500 families and individuals from more than 40 language backgrounds. In the past 10 years we have provided support for families who speak Afrikaans, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Gujarati, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Mandarin, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Swiss-German, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese besides various dialects of the relevant languages.

Most families have pre-school or school-aged children and we are experiencing similar issues while raising our children in more than one language. We also work together with professionals who share information on bilingualism and multilingualism. We can probably put you in touch with people who speak your language.

P&C News

Colour Explosion

Thank you so much for continuously supporting our school, especially through fundraising. This term, we are hosting a Colour Explosion School Fun Run to raise money for the teacher’s wish list.

Did you know? Students raise 3x times more when they fundraise online! Visit the link below to create your child’s cybersafe fundraising profile. Instructions are in your child’s sponsorship booklet. You have until 10/11/2022 to fundraise, so make sure you get cracking!

Book Fair 2022!

Open for one week only - 31st of October to 4th of November.

Please come along and support the Fair with all sales supporting the library. We are still looking for volunteers for book fair, here is the sign up zone if you can help.

Opening times and online payment information is attached.

Canteen Information

CANTEEN INFORMATION

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

Canteen Reminders

Term 4 is the return of the Summer Menu & slushies! Over the school holidays we looked over the menu and prices. You may have noticed a few small changes in pricing, we are always mindful of costs and keep them as low as possible whilst ensuring we remain sustainable.

The Canteen is looking for a new staff member! We are seeking a casual to add to the team. See the attached job advertisement for information and where to send your resume & application to apply.

We welcome this term our Kindy classes to lunch time ordering, a note will head home to you soon. And Pre-primary students are now also able to buy lunchtime treats after lunch in transition to year 1 for next year. Wednesday Specials will continue in term 4 and will be are available to order via Qkr and advertised on the P&C FB page the Sunday prior. Book Week Special Menu is in week 4, Fairy Bread Day, mid-term Sausage Sizzle and heaps more! Join the P&C page on fb to keep up to date.

Emergency lunches happen from time to time and we will never let a student go hungry. If your child comes home with a note from the canteen, the amount can be paid cash the next day or on Qkr via the accounts to pay menu.

Thanks

Sue, Nat & the canteen team

Uniform Shop News

For all uniform requirements, please contact Tudor Uniforms on Tel. 9408 2666 or visit the link below. Their address is: Unit 1/75 Excellence Dr, Wangara.

LEAP Parenting Ideas

For Families

1. It’s All About Stories - Clarkson Library // A speech pathologist is visiting!! // Thursday 24 November // 10.30am to 11.15am // Enjoy reading one of Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year 2022 // Find out more about how you can support your child’s language and literacy development at home // Clarkson Library: Thursday 24 November 10:30am – 11:15am  
2. Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at the Wanneroo Regional Museum // Special ‘It’s All About the Past’ event // Wanneroo Museum, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo // Wednesday 2 November // 10am to 4pm // Old fashioned toys and games, dress up in vintage clothes, make some art and craft // No need to book.
3. Little Aussie Bugs book launch // Joondalup ECU Campus // Wednesday 2 November // 10am to 11am // These dialogic story books have been developed specifically for Early Years Educators to promote health literacy among children aged 2-4 years // You will meet the authors and contributors to the Little Aussie Bugs books and have the opportunity to ask any questions or make suggestions for new book ideas // You can register via this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-little-aussie-bugs-book-launch-tickets-410241482317
4. Now You’re a Dad // Ngala workshop for new dads //  Doubleview House, Doubleview // 9, 16, 23 November // 6.30pm to 8.30pm // Also via zoom for those who can’t attend in person https://www.ngala.com.au/workshop/now-youre-a-dad/
5. Karen Young seminar // Strengthening Children and Teens Against Anxiety // St.Stephen’s School, Carramar // Thursday 3 November // 6.45pm to 8.45pm // Please follow this link to register.
6. Working With Children Check (WWC) parent workshop // Online // Thursday 10 November // 12noon to 1pm // For parents and guardians who engage 1:1 services for their child, such as a tutor, nanny, babysitter, sports coach or driving instructor // Participants will also hear from the Office of the Commissioner for Child Safety about key child safety strategies// Register now: online event
7. BubsFast Program // Families and Schools Together // Free fun morning for your family // Warripendi Child and Parent Centre // Thursdays Term 4 // 10am to 1pm // See attached
8. Curtin University Project // Do you have an adolescent aged 14-18 years who has a mental health issue and has waited to see a mental health professional for more than three months? // We are looking to recruit parents to participate in an interview and a workshop to help us design an intervention program // Jessica Wheadon, BPsych(Hons), Research Assistant | Curtin enAble Institute, Phone | 08 9266 3642 Email | jessica.wheadon@curtin.edu.au

Insights Parenting Ideas

Triathlon WA – Beginner’s Program for Adults at Craigie Leisure Centre

Parents, kickstart your fitness journey this November at Craigie Leisure Centre! TriActive is a six-week, two sessions per week group fitness program for adults. Take on the challenge and increase your fitness through swimming and cycling with other like-minded beginners! This triathlon program commencing on Sunday, 6 November is suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. Spots are limited so find out more and register today – don’t wait!