REMINDERS

Newton Primary School 4 Marvell Avenue, Spearwood Phone: 9418 4122

www.newtonps.wa.edu.au newton.ps@education.wa.edu.au

OUR MISSION To provide a safe, caring, co operative and stimulating learning environment.

14th February 2019 Term 1 Week 2

Dear Parents & Carers

Welcome to the 2019 school year. It has been wonderful to see our students return with smiling faces and to hear about their holiday adventures. A special welcome to our new families who have joined the Newton Community this year. I am sure our existing families will extend this welcome and we hope you take every opportunity to join in and be an active part of the Newton school life. The friends you make here may develop into life long partnerships so I encourage students and parents alike to get to know each other.

We had a very smooth start to the year. Term 1 will be busy with Parent class meetings in week 3 and Parent interviews in week 10 for students in Pre Primary to Year 6. Attendance at these meetings is important and appreciated. We also have swimming lessons for year 2-6 starting next week. I would like to thank all our parents for being so organised in returning forms and money, especially as it is only week 2 of the school year. Please label all swimming gear and ensure your child/ren are on time at the start of the day to ensure the buses leave on time.

Please read this newsletter carefully and keep the term calendar handy for easy reference. All further newsletters and communication will be via email only to the email address supplied on student enrolment/update forms. Update forms will come home in the next week, please return as soon as possible.

2019 School Structure and Staff - below is our staff for 2019. Welcome to our new staff.

Early Childhood Teaching Staff Miss Kelly & Mrs Robertson Kindy Red/Blue Split Pre Primary Mrs Kriwopischin & Mrs Robertson Pre Primary Mrs Leroy Kindy Green

Junior Block Teaching Staff Mrs Allen/Mrs Bateman Yr 2 Rm 4, Mrs Zygadlo & Mrs Bateman Yr 1 Rm 3, Ms McNeil/Mrs Palmer Yr 1/2 Rm 2

Middle Block Teaching Staff Mrs Kelsey/Mrs Efthyvoulos Yr 3/4 Rm 8 Mrs Sattell Yr 3 Rm 7 Mr Jones Yr 4 Rm 6

Senior Block Teaching Staff Ms Lansbury Yr 5/6 Rm 9 Mrs Stewart Yr 5/6 Rm 12

Specialist Teaching Staff SCIENCE Mr Lea PE Mrs Kelsey MUSIC Mrs McBain LOTE Mrs Bibby

Education Assistants Mrs Hillier, Mrs Pearson, Mrs Staskos, Mrs Erakovic, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Bones, Mrs Scilipoti & Mrs Isles

Administration/Other Principal Mrs Humphreys Deputy Principal Mrs Efthyvoulos School Psychologist Ms Hilbers Chaplain Mrs Thomas Manager Corporate Services Mrs Hart School Officer Mrs Blom Gardener Mr Coombs Library Officers Mrs Starkey & Mrs Layton

Cleaning Staff Mrs Rodrigues, Mrs Stojanovic & Mrs De Olival

March

MONDAY 4TH PUBLIC HOLIDAY Thursday 7th Uniform Shop 8.30am Thursday 14th Assembly Room 8 Thursday 21st Uniform Shop 8.30am Thursday 28th Assembly Room 2

February

Monday 18th Swimming lessons begin for Years 2-6 Tuesday 19th Parent Class Meetings Wednesday 20th Parent Class Meetings Thursday 21st Uniform Shop 8.30am Monday 25th School Board Meet 4pm Friday 29th Swimming lessons finish

CLASS MEETING TIMES Week 3

TUESDAY 5PM 19th FEB

Kindy Green Rooms 2, 3 & 4

TUESDAY 5.30PM 19th FEB Rooms 8, 9 & 12

WEDNESDAY 5PM 20th FEB Rooms K/P & PP

WEDNESDAY 5.30PM 20th FEB Rooms 6 & 7

Community Health - A Community Health Nurse visits the school. Her name is Manon Spronck and she works to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential. A major part of her work is focused on early intervention, the School Entry Health Assessment program and to provide free information, assessment, health counselling and referral. If you have any concerns about your child please contact Manon on 93140100.

Student Behaviour 1, 2, 3 Magic Program - 1, 2, 3 Magic is used at Newton Primary School. It is a whole school process for behaviour management which is consistent, positive, efficient and encourages the students to take responsibility for their behaviour. The emphasis is on being positive and acknowledging appropriate behaviour. The system consists of aiming for 4 positives to each negative. The students are aware of the rules and appropriate behaviour. If they do not demonstrate this they are given 3 warnings and 5 minutes ‘time out’ (in the classroom). The process is repeated if necessary. If a third set of warnings is given a suitable consequence is determined by the teacher.

Instrumental Music Program The year 5 and 6 students participating in this program for 2019 will have instruction with students from Spearwood Alternative School and South Coogee Primary School. Newton hosts the music program with four School of Instrumental Music teachers, holding all the classes in our Performing Arts Building from 8.45-9.45am on Tuesdays.

Before and After School Care - Teddy Bears Corner Before and after school care is available each day through Teddy Bears Corner at Hilton Primary School. The school office has flyers and enrolment information or please call Donna on 0431 794 436 at Teddy Bears Corner.

School Attendance 2019 It is your Responsibility…....Regular attendance at school is fundamental to your child’s learning. Consistent attendance and participation are essential for your child’s social and academic learning. As parents or legal guardians of an enrolled child, you are responsible under the School Education Act 1999 to ensure the attendance of your child at school every day. It is important to assist your child’s achievement and learning by making regular school attendance a priority in your child’s life. Arriving before the 8.50am siren is essential to your child’s learning.

The Department of Education’s Student Attendance Policy requires parents/guardians to provide an acceptable explanation to the school principal for any absence of their children. Principals must authorise all absences and the school strongly discourages students taking holidays during school term. The Act defines health, religious and cultural observances as reasonable cause for a school absence and the absence would be recorded as ‘authorised’ by the principal. As the parent/guardian you must obtain the principal’s approval for planned absence.

Newton Primary School Board - the School Board will meet on February 25 at 4pm in the staffroom. The Board has two parent positions vacant. I encourage parents to nominate. Please call for information.

Anaphylaxis and Behaviour Policies - Please read carefully Newton Primary School’s Anaphylaxis Policy, Codes of Conduct Policies and the School Behaviour Policy that will be sent home in the coming weeks. These are very important documents.

Assembly Dates The assembly dates for the term are listed on the term planner on the back of this newsletter to allow parents to have as much warning as is possible.

I am sure 2019 will be a great year for all of our students and I look forward to working with them and their families.

Linda Humphreys, Principal

Welcome back to all the families. Wishing you all a prosperous 2019.

GRATITUDE JARS - “The more grateful you are, the more present you become, the more joy you bring into your life”. Begin each day with an open heart and think of what you are grateful for. You will see life differently. In a world where there is so much negativity and sad, long faces, let us develop and encourage positivity in the children. This year we as a school have decided to record things we are grateful for. Teachers are creatively using boxes, scrap books and containers to encourage the children to recognise what they are grateful for. This helps the children recognise how much they have. As parents, you can encourage them to do the same at home.

Tales for Tots. The program, Tales for Tots, started in June 2018 at Newton Primary School and is run by the School Chaplain. The Mums and toddlers come to the conference room on Tuesdays from 9 – 9:30 am. We read a story, sing some rhymes, do some colouring and play with the blocks and Legos. So far, there has been 4 to 6 toddlers eve-ry week. Tales for Tots is for children aged 18 months to pre-school age. This encourages early literacy and listening skills. They play in a safe and relaxed environment. They also meet and make friends with others who may be in their class next year. The Mums also enjoy a bit of socialisation. This year the program will be on Tuesday mornings, this year. If anyone with toddlers would like to join, they are welcome to come. Siblings are welcome as well as other members of the community with preschool aged children. For further information, please contact Newton Primary School @ 08 94184122.

This year again, I am here to support you and your children. Feel free to come and chat if you need someone to listen to you.

Sheba Thomas, School Chaplain.

Sun safety

It is important to talk to your children about sun safety and teach them good sun safety habits. Here are some tips;

*Slip on some sun-protective clothing – that covers as much skin as possible.

*Slop on broad spectrum, water resistant SPF30+ or higher sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.

*Slap on a hat – that protects your face, head, neck and ears.

*Seek shade when possible.

*Slide on some sunglasses – make sure they meet Australian Standards.

Extra care should be taken between 10am and 3pm when UV levels reach their peak. For more information see the Cancer Council website:

www.cancer.org.au.

Important Information For 2019

$60 per student Contributions for 2019 - Payment Options; This money directly impacts on the student’s learning program and the associated resources. The school office is open from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday to take this payment. If you wish to pay by direct deposit with your bank the details are as follows; Newton Primary School Bank ANZ, BSB 016 454, A/C No 3408 44234 REFERENCE Please put in the students first and second name.

PARKING

Please do not use the staff car park to drop off/pick up children or for parking.

Parking along Marvell Avenue needs to be done with care, as visibility is very limited. Parking directly in front of the school is for short term use only and parents are encouraged to use the kiss and drive option. Parking for the disabled is located at the canteen end of the school, off Newton Road and also in front of the main administration building. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON HOME VERGES AROUND THE SCHOOL - the council do regular checks and will fine offenders.

STUDENTS ARRIVING AT SCHOOL

Students are supervised from 8.30am. They are to go straight to class where their teacher will expect them to get ready for the day. Students arriving just before the 8.30am bell report to the path outside the Principal’s office. After school supervision is from 3-3.10pm.

Head Lice - This is a busy time of the year for head lice so please remember to check your children’s hair every week. Keep your child at home until your child has been treated and all ‘live’ lice are gone!

NEWTON SCHOOL RULES

We stay inside the school’s boundaries.

We follow the school dress code.

We eat in the designated areas and remain seated whilst eating.

We go to the undercover area (junior) or the Performing Arts alcove (upper)

for lunch and recess periods if we have no hat.

We only go into buildings when a teacher is present.

We behave in a responsible, respectful way towards ourselves, others and the environment.

We only use sporting or fixed playground equipment at recess and lunchtime safely.

We WALK on all hard surfaces and only run on the grass.

Be quiet and considerate of others when working and moving around the school buildings.

Reminder!! Don’t forget all mobile phones, ipods, etc must be signed

in at the office each morning.

HEALTHY SCHOOL BAG Please make sure students have a healthy morning snack in their lunch box. An extra piece of fruit, some crackers, cheese or other healthy snack will

help students learning and behaviour. Please remind your children to eat at Recess

(10am) as lunch is not until 12.20pm.

LIRBRARY NEWS Welcome back! We are getting ready for another great year and welcome to all the new families. In the library we have so many different little jobs that need to be done. We always have books to repair, books to cover etc. If you have some spare time we would love to see you in the library. No experience is necessary as we will happily teach you the skills required to help us! The library is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (am).

You are most welcome to come and have a look. Scholastic Book Club. If you would like to order from the first book club, please go to www.scholastic.com.au. Please use the LOOP for Parents. If you are ordering through the school please return all forms and money by tomorrow (15/2). Remember: No library bag means no borrowing library books. We hope you have a great term and we look forward to seeing you. Mrs Janice Starkey and Ms Gillian Layton

14th February 2019

Music Archie J PE William R Science Ryan C Room K/P Year PP Whole Class Award Room PP Year PP Lauren H Ryder V Room 3 Year 1 Riley W Elsie P Room 2 Year 1/2 Cheyley H Indy B Room 4 Year 2 Elena R Callum P Room 7 Year 3 Saad A Sofia F Room 8 Year 3/4 Noah M Isabella M Room 6 Year 4 Liam P Lily L Room 9 Year 5/6 Hayley D Coby H Room 12 Year 5/6 Mykah S Carlos D

2019 Leadership Roles

Prefects

Angus N Cadel B Ciara K

Domenique M Seren L

Faction Captains

Quarry Taryn B & Kade G Banksia Matilda G & Christian G Poseidon Ciara K & Tyrone B

Peer Mediators

Ruby M Charlie M Seren L Ciara K Vanessa D Haylee D Miley M Isabella H Sienna M Marcus B Mykah S Kade G Declan H Crystal J Molly M Oliva L Layton W Carlos D Cameron S Imogen W Anthony M Domenique M

Choir Captains

Matilda G Ruby M Charlie M

ICT Monitors

Jaylon B Caelan B Mykah S Marcus B

ONLINE SAFETY Your child will bring home a parent’s guide to online safety. The practical guide is a good start to understanding online challenges and supporting your child/ren in the use of online devices. Last year I worked with our year 1-6 students around safe online practices. Teachers will again, during the year, educate students to being safe online, however we value the support of parents as well with online use at home. Mrs Efthyvoulos Deputy Principal

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING NOTICES A note from the Community Health Nurse Welcome to the new school year. My name is Manon Spronck and I am the Community Health Nurse who visits your school. Community Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so stu-dents may reach their full potential. A major part of our work is focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health Assessment program. Community Health Nurses serve as a health contact point for children and their families, providing information, assessment, health counselling and referral. The services provided are free and confidential. If you have a concern about your child’s health or development please contact me via your schools admin office. School Entry Health Assessment All children in Western Australia are offered a health assessment during their first year of primary school. This usually occurs in kindergarten and is provided by the local Community Health Nurse. The program is an excellent opportunity to look at the health and development of each child at the beginning of school life. The assessments are simple, standard tests which are non-invasive, quick and easy. This year the assessment will include: vision, hearing, height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI), Lift the Lip (looking for visible signs of tooth decay), General health (Developmental or other health concerns that you mention or that the nurse or teacher has noticed). If the results for your child suggest there may be a problem, the Community Health Nurse will ring you to talk about further assessment and possible referral. Your child’s results will be sent home after their health assessment has been completed. Results are always treated confidentially. School Entry Health Assessment forms will be distributed for parents to complete during the year. Please complete and sign the form and return it as soon as possible. I look forward to working with you and your family. Please phone if you wish to discuss the School Entry Health Assessment. Manon Spronck Community Health Nurse Loud & Clear - a free presentation, by Head Audiologist Philippa Hatch from Telethon Speech and Hear-ing, held at Success Library on Tuesday 5 March at 10.30am. Bookings are required, please contact Telethon Speech and Hearing for more information and to book. Triple P are running free Parenting Seminar Ser ies at Coolbellup Community Hub star ting Wednesday 20th March. Children’s behaviour, Raising confident children, Raising emotionally resilient children. FOR BOOKINGS go to healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups Building your Child’s Self-Esteem Workshop. This is aimed at Children 0-10 years . When: Wednesday 20th February. Place: Cockburn Integrated Health Level 1, Group Room. 11 Wentworth Parade Success. 10 to 12 pm. Cost is Free. Please register through Cockburn Parenting Service on 9411 3855. Tuning in to Kids is a 4 week parenting group running to assist parents to learn emotional coaching skills. Aimed at parents of children 5-12 years. When: Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 2019. Time: 10-12:30. Where : Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup. Please Register through Cockburn Parenting Service on 9411 3855 /9411 3854. Understanding Tears and Tantrums - 12.30-2.30pm Wednesday 6,13,20, 27 of March Coolbellup Hub $20, childcare available. Call 9411 3855 to book. Understanding Temperament - Toddlers to Teens 9.30-11am Tuesday 26th February, Willagee Community Centre Free call 9331 2211 to book. 123 Magic and Emotional Coaching - 2 to 12 years 9.30-11am Tues 5th, Tues 12th Feb & 19th March.Willagee Community Centre $10 for parent workbook Phone Kim on 9331 2211 to book. HEAL - Healthy Eating and Activity Lifestyle program provides education and exercise for adults and children. go to cockburn.wa.gov.au for more details.

Newton P & C News Hello parents, welcome back to school!

UNIFORM SHOP is open fortnightly on Thursdays at 8.30am - next date - 21st Feb

ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED IN PERSON AT THE UNIFORM SHOP

SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking for 2019 is on every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 9:00am in the undercover area. If parents have not yet signed up their children go to your local branch or sign up online at; commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

WE HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE PLEASE GO TO NEWTON PRIMARY P&C - and LIKE US.

NEWTON CANTEEN IS OPEN TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY

OTHER COMMUNITY NOTICES Froggys Fun on the Green - Playgroup for preschool aged children 9.30-11.30am Mondays Manning Park Hamilton Hill, Tuesdays Meller Park Bibra Lake. Cockburn ARC Junior Sports Clinics - Wednesday 4.30-5.30pm Year K-6 $10 per session Cockburn Youth Centre Term 1 Program - Ages 10-17 years can take part in some great after school programs including using the Drop in centre, Human Library, Mooditj Spirits and more. Go to www.cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 9411 3888. Coogee Jetty to Jetty Swim is on Sunday 10th March with distances star ting from 250 metres. Go to jettytojetty.org.au. ST JEROMES CATHOLIC CHURCH - RE and Sacramental programme 2019 - Classes for year 3-6. To register please call Soly Fernandez on 94181229.

South Coogee Junior Football Club. Registrations now open, go to https://www.scjfc.com.au/registration.html or contact: Maria Collica, Club Secretary 0419 819 656 scjfc.secretary@gmail.com STEM for Girls Term 1 2019 - Tuesdays after school for girls aged 4-14, Yangebup Family Centre start-ing 19th February. To book trybooking.com/BAMOX, limited places. Call 9417 9995 for more info. Cockburn Junior Football Club - registration day 9-12 Sunday 24th Feb or go to cockburnjfc.com.au. Champs of the Bay 2019 - Rotto Island kids swimming race - starting at 150 metre swims up to 600 me-tres, free return ferry ticked, free simmos icecream, Enter on line at www.champsofthebay.org.au or phone 0407224480 for more info. Sense Rugby Term 1 2019 - modified rugby drills to help kids improve sensory, coordination, emotional skills and just have fun. Go to http://calmandconnected.com.au/sense-rugby-wa-sign-up/ Australian Girls Choir - February Open Class - trials available - call 08 6365 2100 Western Knight Soccer Club - Registration Day 17th February 10am-12noon or go to western-knights.com.au.

TERM 1 2019 Newton Primary School Calendar

WEEK MON TUE WED THU FRI

1 4/2 Students 1st Day

5/2 6/2 7/2

Uniform Shop

8/2

2 11/2 12/2 13/2 14/2 Assembly

Prefect Presentation

15/2

3 18/2

<——-Swimm

19/2

ing Lessons— <—Parent Info

20/2

Year 3 to 6—-- Evenings—->

21/2 Uniform Shop ——————-

22/2

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4 25/2

<——-Swimm School Board

Meeting 4-6pm

26/2

ing Lessons—

27/2

Year 3 to 6—--

28/2 No Assembly ——————-

29/2

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5 4/3 Labour Day

Holiday

5/3 6/3 7/3

Uniform Shop

8/3

6 11/3 12/3 13/3 14/3

Assembly

15/3

7 18/3 19/3 20/3 21/3

Uniform Shop

22/3

8 25/3 26/3 27/3 28/3

Assembly

29/3

9 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4

Uniform Shop

5/4

10 8/4 9/4 10/4 Students finish

12noon 12-4pm

Parent Interviews

11/4 2.30pm Anzac

Assembly

12/4 2pm

P&C Easter Hat Parade