Boulder Primary School NewsletterTerm 3, Week 4,

2020

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From the PrincipalProud History, Great Future!

This past week I had the opportunity to meet with all the members of the School Board. It was great to talk with parents and community members who are passionate about the education of the students at Boulder Primary School. During the meeting the Board members were provided information about the Code of Conduct, Terms of Reference, Training and the school uniform for further development. If you were not aware, this year the school board members include John Sheck, Fulu Sheck, Margaretta Hansen, Donna Shepherdson, Deborah Newman, Alana Chambers, Amyee Pervan and Janet Hill, all

of whom I thank for donating their time to be a part of this decision making group.

One item from the School Council meeting was the Early Childhood playground and equipment. I have spoken with many people since arriving and all the feedback I have received is this area needs a “face lift”. So, to combine our efforts and thoughts I would like start a working committee on the design, costing and later the implementation of an ECE Playground Plan. If this committee is something you think you would be interested in being a member of, please

let Donna Shepherdson know. Hopefully we can work together to have an interactive and engaging playground supporting the needs of our students.

Last Friday it was great to see the students engage and start their Arts-ternoon program. The students were offered a wide range of activities and were able to engage in Jump Jam, football, crotchet, claymation, sound and lighting, cultural dance and many more. Thanks to the staff for organising these great activities for the students to enjoy. I look forward to seeing the final product of these groups.

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Proud History, Great Future!We all know the importance of regular attendance at school. So far this term our daily attendance fluctuates between 90.9% and 82.9%. As a school we have set our target for attendance equal to the state average which is around 92%. I would like to encourage families to ensure students get to school every day, it’s so important. Equally important is arriving at school on time. Sometimes with the colder weather it is harder to get out bed and get going, but arriving late at school can also have a significant impact on your child’s learning. Many lessons have started and students miss the important elements

of the teaching instruction. Unfortunately, at times, for some students they feel self-conscious, embarrassed and then become reluctant to start their learning. We can avoid this by being on time.

I know at the moment the Year 5/6 teachers are planning a fantastic camp to Perth for the Year 6 cohort. I have also been a part of the conversations surrounding the hard work required to fund raise in order to reduce the cost of camp. In the mean time I would highly recommend parents and carers start to pay, either in small sums or a lump sum, the fees for camp. If any parents are experiencing

difficulty to meet this demand, please come to the school and discuss with us your situation and options with us.

On my way to work this morning while listening to the radio I heard some sad news. The Dockers had beaten my beloved Hawthorn last night by 16 points. Obviously, the Dockers had more players on the field than Hawthorn. I hope Hawthorn can turn their performance around for their game.

Enjoy the week. Go Hawthorn!!

RegardsMr Callow

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Latest News Meet our Team

Name:Andrew Webber

Your role at Boulder Primary: Year 2/3 Teacher Room 8

What do you love about Boulder?The friendly staff, students and families.

What is your hidden talent?I can do accents/impersonate people pretty accurately or so I’ve been told.

What is the most exciting/adventurous thing you have done?Drove a go kart through Tokyo dressed as Bowser off of Mario Cart.

What is something weird you like to eat?I do enjoy eating dill pickles off of people’s burgers when I’m out with them.

What is one phobia you have? I despise getting blood tests, I can have a needle prodded anywhere else, just not in that spot.

If you were on a deserted island who would you take?Bear Gryllys or Donald Trump… not because I like him, just because everyone will be looking for him, they can rescue me too.

Mr WebberTeacher

Important Dates Term 3

Friday 14 August - Interschool Cross Country and Assembly

Tuesday 25 August - Goldfields Cup Exhibiton Match v O’Connor PS @ Digger Daws

Friday 28 August - Big Breakfast and Assembly

Thursday 3 and Friday 4 September - School Photos

Friday 11 September - Faction Carnival

Friday 18 September - Staff v Students Football

All assemblies will be continue to be live streamed

Class Merit Winners Values WinnersBottlebrush Lachlan DerekSandalwood Oliver LyleRoom 2 Kobi OliviaRoom 7 Indie HayleyRoom 8 Bailey JahcovisRoom 9 Rowan LucasRoom 11 Ian SophieRoom 12 Malahki HarmonRoom 13 Zion BraeDanRoom 14 Angel AlexisRoom 15 Robert Brandan

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Latest News

Contact Us9092 4100

boulder.ps@education.wa.edu.au

www.boulderps.wa.edu.au

https://www.facebook.com/boulder.primary.3

Principal Doug Dearle and the KBCHS staff cordially invite prospective and current parents, students and friends of KBCHS to tour our school, view our wonderful facilities and ask questions about our curriculum.

Please RSVP to the school reception on 9092 0300 or meet at the front of the Administration Block on the day. Doug and other staff will welcome visitors to our School and give an overview of our curriculum and values. We will be available to answer specific questions about transition from Primary school to year 7, and what’s on offer in terms of our programs and facilities. A walking tour of the facilities and learning areas will follow.

Tours will be offered from 3.30pm each Wednesday during week 4 (12 August), week 6 (26 August), week 8 (9 September) and week 10 (23 September). Tours will take half an hour.

Meet our Team