15 Shaw Road WANNEROO WA 6065 Telephone (08) 9306 0500 Fax (08) 9306 0599 S M S (absencesonly) 0 4 1 7 0 9 7 4 3 5 ABN: 31 340

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Term 4 2013
Wednesday 30 October P&C Meeting Newsletter Breakfast club 8-8.30am Thursday 31 October Music: Count Us In 12.30pm Uniform Shop 8.45-9.15am Friday 1 November Jump Rope for Heart sponsorship forms to be returned Monday 4 November Breakfast club 8-8.30am Wednesday 6 November Breakfast club 8-8.30am Thursday 7 November Rooms 11 & 14: Wanneroo museum $5.50 Uniform Shop 8.45-9.15am Friday 8 November Room 16 assembly Monday 11 November PP Interm swimming commences Remembrance Day service: 11.00am Breakfast club 8-8.30am Wednesday 13 November Newsletter 2014 schedule of Contribution and Charges Breakfast club 8-8.30am

Thank you to our Early Childhood families who attended the Learning Journey last week. It was an opportunity for your child to share the different approaches we have to learning at Wanneroo Primary. A special thank you to our early childhood staff who ensured your child was well prepared to engage with you in their learning journey.

The Early Childhood Learning Journey

Our School Values Respect Tolerance Self Discipline Courtesy Cooperation Confidence

With the end of the year approaching, we have commenced the process of planning classes for 2014. The classes will be constructed in such a way that best meets the needs of the students within the constraints of the resources we have available. Should there be an educational reason pertaining to your childs placement, you are invited to put your reasons in writing to me. Your request should be addressed to my email address below, marked confidential and be received no later than 29 November. You need to be aware that only requests that are addressed to me will be considered rather than through class teachers. While your concerns will be considered, it will be in the context of other factors including the social, emotional and academic needs of all students. For this reason parent requests cannot automatically be accommodated. It is with regret I share with you that Ms Jane Wood who was registrar at the old Wanneroo Junior Primary and subsequently was appointed registrar when the Wanneroo schools amalgamated has decided to pursue a new career path. Over the years, Jane has built some wonderful relationships in the community which enabled her to provide valuable support for many students, families and staff. On behalf of the Wanneroo Primary community, I would like to acknowledge Janes tremendous commitment to our school and wish her well for the future. She will be missed by us all. Mrs Bloomfield will continue in the role of registrar until a new appointment is made. Penny Halleen Principal Week 3 Penny.Halleen@education.wa.edu.au 30 October, 2013

Our School Vision

The Wanneroo Primary School Community will be highly regarded for its strong partnerships creating an inclusive learning environment where students are supported to achieve and successes are celebrated.

Issue Number: 17

Term 4

Room 15 Assembly
The following students and classes were presented with certificates and awards at our recent assembly Nirjari, Aimee Year 1 Kori, Abbey, Dean, Grace, Piath, Year 2 Douglas Carmisha, Georgia, Tennille, Year 3 Hekmat, Jemma, Lucas Chloe, Lara, Jacob, Harrison, Year 4 Cooper Natallyia, Mark, Ethan, Jaiden Year 5 Thomas, Mason Year 6 Mason, Ryan, Dylan Year 7 Room 9 LOTE Drama Room 15 LOTE Visual Room 18 Music Zoe Mathletics Week 1: Room 18 Mental Maths Assembly Spy
Week 2: Room 15 Room 15 and Alyssa

Congratulations to Room 15 who with the support of Mrs Lilburne presented an informative assembly last week in which they provided, through skits and music, strategies on how to deal with physical and verbal bullying. The strong message they conveyed to the audience was if you are being bullied it is important to tell someone you trust be it your mum, dad, teacher or a close friend. Our next assembly will be conducted by Mrs Lanhams Year 5 Room 16 class on Friday 8 November. Parents, family and friends are welcome to join us in the covered assembly area followed by tea or coffee with the school chaplain.

Channel 10 Helicopter

This fortnight we focus on the virtue

assertiveness assertivita`
Being assertive means being positive and confident. It begins by being aware that you are a worthy person with your own special gifts.

Out of School Growth Groups

Group
AAS Sport Choir iPads Robotics Skipping

Coordinator/s
Mr Hourani Miss Armstrong Mrs Lilburne, Miss Horsfall Mrs Edwards
Miss Kelley, Mrs Orzel, Miss Reed, Miss Millar

Time
Mon, Tues pm Tues pm Wed am Cancelled until future notice Fri am(Heartbeats) Mon am(Jumpstarts) Recess & lunch breaks Mon am Mon am

There was much excitement last Thursday with the arrival of the Channel 10 helicopter which dropped in to say hello to the students. Michael Tetlow, an ex student of Wanneroo Primary, welcomed the opportunity to return to our school in his role as news reader and producer. Thank you to Natalie Coopes who organised the visit as part of the opening of the time capsules.

Leaving Us?
As we are in the process of determining the class structure for 2014 it is important that you inform us, as soon as possible, if your child will not be returning next year. Likewise if you know of a family who is moving into the area please ask them to enrol. Thank you.

Sustainability Visual Arts Mathletics

Ms Barry, Mrs Edwards Miss Condello Miss Kelley

Swimming Lessons for Pre-primary students

Swimming lessons for our Pre-primary students commence on Monday 11 November. Notes were sent home last week regarding the lessons which will be held each day at Aquamotion Aquatic Centre over two weeks. Please complete the enrolment form and consent form and return to class teachers together with payment in a clearly marked envelope by Monday 11 November.

PALS (Primary Arts/ LOTE Spot)

Next Thursday 31 October is a very special time as our school will be participating in the nationwide event of Music: Count Us In at 9:30 am. It is an event that celebrates and promotes the many benefits to music education in schools. This years song, Keep On, is a catchy tune with a positive message written by song writers John Foreman, Katie Noonan and four Australian high school students. 2000 schools (approximately 600000 students in total) right across Australia will be stopping to sing this song at the same time. Please put Friday 6 December in your diaries as we will be once again celebrating the time of year with Carols by Candlelight. This is held on the Junior Oval outside the Drama/Science rooms. The gates will open at 6pm for you to come along and enjoy a picnic dinner with friends and family. Community carol singing, led by the choir and local musicians, starts at 6:30pm. If you missed out on last year, it was an enjoyable evening of celebration and music. Hope to see you all there this year. Miss Simone Armstrong, Music Specialist

Name the Chicken Competition

Wanneroo Primary School has now got chickens as part of the Sustainability Program. We are currently running a Name the Chicken competition. 20c will allow you an entry form to name the chicken and put you in the running to win the first dozen eggs from the chickens. Entries close this Friday, 1 November and all proceeds go back into the Wanneroo Market Garden project. Miss Kelley, Deputy Principal

VacSwim 2013-2014
Enrolments for VacSwims December/ January swimming program are now open. Information will be coming home with students this week regarding the enrolment procedure.

Design an Ad

Wanneroo Heartbeat Skipping Demo Team Competition

This year the competition will be held on Friday 15 November at WA Basketball Stadium from 4pm. The demonstration team is well into the training and we are looking forward to the competition. Everyone is welcome to come down and support the team.

Jump Rope for Heart

Congratulations to Sorcha and Lee for winning the Newspapers in Education Design an Ad competition. They have been presented with an award from the Water Corporation and the RAC. Well done to all of the students who participated in the Jump Rope for Heart Jump Off Day on Friday 25 October. Sponsorship money is due this Friday, 1 November. Wanneroo Primary school skipped 37122 in one minute. A fantastic effort! Thank you. Miss Kelley, Deputy Principal

Jumpstarts Skipping Team Show Time

On Friday 29 November our Jumpstarts skipping team will perform their routine at 2.20pm in the undercover assembly area. Family and friends are invited to attend this demonstration of our talented young skippers.

Chaplains Chat
Its that time again when stores are gearing up for the Christmas season with decorations and present ideas. It is a season that I love, where there is much joy. But for some families in our local community, and beyond, it is a time of stress as they struggle to pay bills, let alone buy gifts for their loved ones. This is why we at WPS support the Mayors Christmas Appeal each year, as it aims to help those experiencing hardship by way of giving a hamper of delicious goodies for them to enjoy. Would you kindly join us by donating non-perishable food items such as Christmas cakes, nuts, biscuits, pasta, rice or noodles & sauce, tinned foods, jams and spreads, tea, coffee and sugar, long life milk, cereals, chocolates. There is a collection bin in the office and it will remain there until the week of 18 November. It is important not to send in items that are out of date items. Sweaters for Syria: please donate your old jumpers to Salvation Army stores before 10 November! They will be collected by Minderoo Foundation, who will forward them on to Syrian refugees in border camps in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan & Egypt. They will arrive just in time for the icy winter and provide much needed warmth and could make the difference between life and death. Ms Nicky Davies, in the Senior Block, is also happy to forward on any donations. If you wish to catch up with me please contact the office or email carolyn.campbell@education.wa.edu.au I am available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hope to see you soon. Carolyn Campbell YouthCARE School Chaplain

2013 Year 7 Graduation

This year the Year 7 Graduation ceremony will be held at school on Friday 13 December from 9.00am.

Mathletics Top Performers

Congratulations to Mathletics Champion Jayden (Room 15) and the best class, Room 8. Zoe from Room 14 won a gold medal. Rooms: 1 Rooms: 2 Ashna Jenny 3 4 Habab Jacob 5 6 Joel Mercy 7 8 Ammaru Hekmat 9 10 Jack Caiden 11 12 Maxwill Ben 13 14 Tenielle Lara 15 16 Jayden Cari Maths 17 Maths 18 Utah Dana Maths 19 Maths 20 Ben Alana-Rose

Riding bikes and scooters to school

Parents/carers who choose to allow their child to ride to school must ensure relevant safety equipment is provided and a quality lock and chain is supplied for security.

P&C Notices
Uniform Shop The uniform shop is only open on Thursday mornings from 8.45am-9.15am. Orders together with payment can be left at the front office for the coordinator to process. Facebook Wanneroo P&C is now on Facebook. Come and like us for up to date information on whats happening around the school and the community. P&C Letterbox The P&C Letterbox is located in the front office and is available for any correspondence parents may wish to pass on to your P&C.

Health information
The front office has been informed of a case of hand, foot and mouth disease in the community. Information on communicable diseases is available by visiting the Department of Health website www.public.health.gov.au

WPS School App and Web Page

The app and web page are our key means of distributing information to parents electronically. The Wanneroo Primary app can be downloaded to your phone, iPad or tablet. The school web page can be accessed at http://wanneroops.wa.edu.au . If you have previously downloaded the app and are experiencing difficulties you may need to delete the app and download the app again.

Community Notices
Bushfire Safety: Prepare Act Survive During the bushfire season it is important that all families develop a Bushfire Survival Plan to prepare for the possibility of bushfire. For further information and suggestions visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au