5 May 2023

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Update

Dear families,

Welcome back to Term 2. It has been wonderful to come back and see the growth in our students and meeting our new students since I went on leave. I wish to thank Natasha Miller and our school leadership team, Janelle Ellement, Candice Burns and Sam Ewen-Hinson for the leadership of the school whilst I was on leave. What has been achieved in the past year, is a testament to our school, staff and community. I am looking forward to continuing to work with the team to provide high quality education outcomes for our students.

We are in the final stages of finalising the staffing process for a teacher in ES4 and I hope to be able to share with you who will commence in the position after Mrs Munrowd.

Last week, our students participated in learning and the importance of remembrance of our service personal for ANZAC Day and our Year 3 to 6's attended the Primary School service.

The beginning of the term marked the start of Djeran (season of the adulthood)

Djeran season at last sees a break in the really hot weather. A key indicator of the change of season is the cool nights that once again bring a dewy presence for us to discover in the early mornings. The winds have also changed, especially in their intensity, with light breezes being the go and generally swinging from southerly directions (i.e. south east to south west). Many flying ants can be seen cruising around in the light winds. Djeran is a time of red flowers especially from the Red Flowering Gum (Corimbia ficifolia), as well as the smaller and more petite flowers of the Summer Flame (Beaufortia aestiva). As you travel around the Perth area, you may also notice the red 'rust' and seed cones forming on the male and female Sheoaks (Allocasuarina fraseriana). Banksias start to display their flowers, ensuring that there are nectar food sources for the many small mammals and birds that rely upon them.

Our P&C are running a Mother's Day Raffle with some amazing prizes. If you would like to be in the running, raffle tickets have been sent home with your child. If you would like more tickets, please contact our front office staff. The 19th of May 2023 is P&C Day, on this day we recognise our amazing P&C for the work and fundraising they do within our school. If you see our P&C members around, please extend a 'thank you' it does go a long way. I am looking forward to supporting them moving forward with specific funding projects that provide opportunities for our students.

On behalf of our school community, I would like to thank Benita Bargerbos for her time and dedication to our School Board over the last few years. Benita has been a parent representative on our School Board since 2021 and we wish her well on her future ventures as she retires from the Board.

With Benita’s retirement we are seeking a new parent representative to join our School Board. We meet once a term and would love for YOU to join us! If this is something you are interested in, please fill out the nomination form and hand into the front office by close of business on Friday 19/05/2023. If you have any questions about what the role involves please don’t hesitate to give me a call.

In week 4 and 5 we have in-term swimming at Armadale Aquatic Centre. This is a new model of swimming for the school and preparation has commenced in supporting our students for a successful two weeks in the program. Thank you to Candice for her leadership and organisation of this.

As we move into the 'flu season' please remember the importance of using hygiene measures to keep yourself well.

Kind regards,

Natasha Naylor
Principal

Messages from the Front Office

Contribution Payments for 2023

Thank you to those who have made payment for this year’s contributions, invoices and statements were recently sent home to advise any amounts outstanding. These funds help support your child in their classroom with resources for their learning and in maintaining our school bus to transport our students to swimming lessons and other educational activities. Your support of our school is greatly appreciated.

Information for families

Term 2 Canteen Menu

Schoolzine App Update

There is a new version of SZapp available for Android and IOS Devices. Please ensure that you have updated to this version to assure you receive communications from the school.

If you are using an Android Device, you will need to uninstall the old app and install the new version.

IOS Devices (iPhones) will be able to update without requiring a re-install.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are confident that the improvements in the new version will make it worth it.

An online guide on how to install and register/login to SZapp is available on the Schoolzine Website here:

If you experience any difficulties with completing this process, please reach out to Schoolzine using support@schoolzine.com . To assist with your query, they ask that you provide a description of the issue you are facing, the email address you are using when facing this issue and a screenshot of the issue.

Dolly Bhargava Workshops

Dolly has the following upcoming workshops, further details in the attached flyer:

• Developing emotion regulation skills in individuals with anxious, oppositional and aggressive behaviours. Friday 19th of May, 9am - 3pm, $220 inc. GST. Eventbrite Ticket Booking Link
• Assessing-managing-preventing behaviours of concern: Positive behaviour support, Friday 2nd of June, 9am - 3pm, $220 inc. GST. Eventbrite Ticket Booking Link
• Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Friday 16th of June, 9am - 3pm, $220 inc. GST. Eventbrite Ticket Booking Link
• Supporting individuals affected by trauma, Friday 30th of June, 9am - 3pm, $220 inc. GST. Eventbrite Ticket Booking Link

Dolly is running these workshops at Perron Place, 61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park.

After School Care Program for members of NDIS

Linked Support Solutions is now offering an afterschool care program designed for members of the NDIS. The program will run on weekdays during the school term from 2:30pm to 6pm at our combined activities space located in Kelmscott, at 2944 Albany Highway.

We offer a variety of engaging activities such as cooking, video gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, arts and crafts, and much more. Our program is the perfect solution for busy parents who want to ensure their children are safe and well taken care of after school while also providing an enjoyable and exciting environment.

Don't settle for a boring after-school routine when you can offer children in your care a memorable experience. Sign up for our afterschool care program today and let us take care of the rest!

Special Olympics

At Special Olympics our goal is to ensure people with intellectual disability get to have special moments. Moments that give them joy and confidence. Magical moments that will stay with them for a lifetime.

We aim to give all people with intellectual disability the opportunity to play sport their way, on their terms. To set their own goals and dreams and to reach them, to exceed them and to share these moments with the ones they love.

FREE COME & TRY SESSIONS All individuals eligible for membership can come and try up to 3 free sport training sessions before joining as a member. Contact us directly on info.wa@specialolympics.com.au to arrange your free sessions.

For more information or assistance, please contact the team at Special Olympics Western Australia

info.wa@specialolympics.com.au