16 October 2023

Principal’s Update

Dear families,

I hope you have all have a great holiday break. It has been fantastic to see our students settling in already for Term 4.

This term we welcome Taneale Derschow, Aboriginal Islander Education Officer (M-F) and Abigail Burbridge, Student Wellbeing Officer (W/Th). Both Abigail and Taneale are available to support and consult with families and can be found at the Mind and Connection Space (MaCS) with Ms Candeloro. More about Taneale, can be found ‘In the Spotlight’ below.

This term teachers are consolidating teaching and assessing student progress ready for reports. These will be sent out in Week 10 of this term. As you may have noticed, there have been some earthworks occurring outside of Rm 16/17/18/19. These works will support a new transportable classroom for us in 2024. I also anticipate another one coming in the Christmas holiday break.  

Our amazing Year 6’s will celebrate Graduation on the 12th of December 2023, with more information to come out to families. Please save the date for our end of term assembly celebration on Wednesday the 13^th December 2023 run by rooms ES1, 15. This will be a special assembly announcing our 2024 student leaders and celebrating our Year 6 students.

Kind regards,
Natasha Naylor
Principal

Important Dates 2023

In the Spotlight ……..

I'm a Yamatji/Banjima/Noongar woman. I grew up in Port Hedland and around the Pilbara area. I have a background in Indigenous Employment services. I've created and co-facilitated workshops/programs, provided mentoring and support to individuals and their families. I love Arts and crafts, being outdoors, getting involved in community events and creating/implementing programs designed to boost confidence while providing a safe and fun learning environment. Having a son with special needs has fuelled my passion to learn more and support our Indigenous and non-Indigenous children as well as their families.

Kind regards,
Taneale Derschow
Aboriginal Islander Education Officer

Information for families

Term 4 Canteen Menu

City of Armadale Community Health and Wellbeing Events Program

Life Launchpad

18 & 25 October | 1:30 - 3:30pm Seville Grove Library

Come along to these FREE workshops presented by Life Launchpad, which aim to support people experiencing social and emotional wellbeing challenges. You'll develop tools to live a happy and meaningful life. 

These sessions are for adults. For more information and to register, visit our website. 

Active Ageing Armadale

10 October - 5 December | 9:30 - 10:30am Seville Grove Library

 Improve your strength and wellbeing by joining Active Ageing Armadale in the library each Tuesday. You will be exercising to the Geri-Fit® program, which is a progressive workout and includes a range of exercises. These sessions are suited for people aged 60 years and older. For more information and to register, visit our website.

Food Sensations for Children

12 October - 9 November | 9:15 am - 12pm Armadale Arena

Are you a parent or carer of a child under 5 years? Join Foodbank WA for a FREE hands-on and fun healthy eating and cooking program. Meet other parents and take-home free recipe books, a shopping bag, Let’s Feed the Family parents’ guide and kids healthy eating plate. For more information and to register, visit our website.

Cultivating Gratefulness - Growing gratefulness in everyday life

24 October | 2:00 - 3:30pm Armadale Library

Drawing on inspiration from the worldwide Gratefulness Gathering Network, each month we'll meet and explore the cultivation of gratefulness, with themes to guide our exploration.

These sessions are for adults. For more information and to register, visit our website

No Lights, No Lycra Armdale

Launching 11 October | 7:30pm Armadale District Hall

The inaugural No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) dance phenomenon is coming soon to Armadale - Wednesday nights at Armadale District Hall. Come on down and give it a go! NLNL welcomes all ages and abilities, solo dancers and groups.

Stay up to date with the latest information here.

GetLow, Get Together

Launching 13 October | 9:15am Rossiter Pavilion, Piara Waters

GetLow with Nic - Jungle Body will be offering FREE Get Together community classes. No need to sign up - come along and embrace the opportunity to be connected to movement, happiness and life! Love your body, meet new people and stay for a cuppa and chat (if that's for you).

Stay up to date with the latest information here.

NDIS Employment & Employment Expo