30th May, 2019

Volume 3, 2019

EastBeechboro.PS@education.wa.edu.au School Website: www.eastbeechboroprimary.wa.edu.au

The official newsletter of: East Beechboro Primary School Brockmill Avenue BEECHBORO WA 6063 Phone: 9279 7299 Fax: 9378 2222

EAST BEECHBORO PRIMARY An INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL

Mid term NEWSLETTER

Woolworths Earn and Learn Don’t forget to keep collecting the Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers. We have a

collection box in the school office as well as at our local Woolworths stores (Altone & Bennett Springs Shopping Centres) The more stickers we collect the more resources our school receives. Thank you for your support

Message from the Principal

Dear Parents, Staff and Students, NAPLAN NAPLAN testing was completed last week. Congratulations to our Year 3 and 5 students who sat the tests and tried their best. Thank you to Mr Byford and Mr Guillaume for all their hard work and planning to ensure that our school was prepared for these online tests.

Semester 1 Reports Student reports will be sent home in Week 10 this term. These comprehensive reports will provide parents with a solid understanding of their child’s academic progress so far this year. Please take the time to read these reports and the comments made by teachers thoroughly and discuss them with your child. Emailing of reports will be the preferred method of delivery and will be sent according to the parent email address that we have on our system. Parents are reminded that they will receive a link to their child’s report which will remain active for four weeks only. It is highly recommended that parents save an electronic copy of reports for future reference.

Language on school grounds Parents are a child’s most influential role model and they play a very important role in their child’s development. By demonstrating responsible behaviours parents can contribute to their child’s personal growth and development. In the classroom and playground, staff at our school do not accept swearing from children. To assist us in upholding the values of our school, we ask that parents reinforce with their child the need to show respect to others by speaking politely and refrain from using foul language. Further to this aim, we encourage parents not to use offensive language whilst on school grounds.

Sausage sizzles Thank you to everyone who helped with the P&C Sausage Sizzle fundraiser on polling day. It was a very busy day with hundreds of people coming through. Thank you also to the parents and families who assisted in the Year 6 Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser at Bunnings Malaga last Saturday. This was a very successful event and all funds raised will go towards senior school activities. We are grateful of the help, dedication and commitment of those who volunteered their time to assist on these fundraising days.

Unwell Students and Medication As winter approaches, we are already starting to see many students affected by cold and flu symptoms. Parents are reminded that if your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. This will allow your child time to rest and recover. It will also help prevent the spread of these conditions. If your child requires medication, please ensure that you visit the office to fill out the relevant paperwork and provide us with sufficient supply of the medicine. We are unable to administer medication until these forms have been completed and signed. Our school does not keep a stock of general medications (eg Panadol, Nurofen or antihistamines) to administer to students.

Pupil Free Day & Public Holiday Parents are reminded that this Friday is a pupil free day. The school will be closed as staff will be taking part in off-site professional development. Camp Australia will still operate on this day. In addition, Monday 3rd June, is the Western Australia Day public holiday. Students return to school on Tuesday 4th June. I wish our school community and enjoyable long weekend.

Shayne Harris Principal

Attention passengers Thanks for riding with Holiday Club. Your next destination -

Wonders of the World. Join us as we journey though international cultures, cuisines, sports

and creations. We’ve got a roster full of brand-new activities like Scratch & Discover - where we’ll make scratch maps of Australia - from scratch! In Sleek Skylines we’ll create city-themed dot-paintings by day and skyline lanterns by night! Plus, we have lots more activities, excursions and fun planned for the holidays. Book now: To find out when these activities are on during the school holidays and join in the fun, visit: www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs You can also call our friendly Customer Care Team on: 1300 105 343 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We look forward to seeing you and your family at Wonders of the World. The Camp Australia Team

Seasons for Growth® Program

Off to a great start

Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response to our Seasons for Growth Program. Unfortunately, we are only able to run two small groups which has made deciding who attends the sessions very difficult. If your child has not been selected on this occasion, we are hoping to run the program again next year. However, if you feel, that your child needs support in dealing with grief and loss in the meantime, please let me know and I can look at supporting your child in other ways.

Mrs Burgoyne (Chaplain)

Thank you to our fantastic P&C for organising the Mother’s Day Stall for our students and to the families who generously donated items. This year was the largest stall we have had due to the incredible number of donations we received. Our students were very spoiled for choice and we hope that all the mothers in our community enjoyed their special day.

Honour Certificate Recipients 8th May

Back Row: Sean, Ashely, Nomass, Minaya, Kimberley, Murjaan, Alia & Ammy Second Row: Aisling, Nicholas, Kaiden, Dylan, Lilly, Donney, Lily, Sophia, Tyler, Haylee & Joel

Third Row: Daniel, London-Rose, Emily, Sameera, Chase, Leo, Reece, Vancaleb, Arya, Parwana & Iman Front Row: Isaac, Avya, Savannah, Mackenzie, Charlotte, Malaz, Haleema, Elythia & Abbas Ali

Absent for photo: Tayah & Oceana

Aussie of the Month

Certificates are awarded to students who demonstrate good citizenship and display the virtues that the school promotes. Congratulations to the following students: Dakota, Jenna & Skarlet

Bike Riding Safety For the safety of all our community, students who ride their bikes to and from school are reminded that: It is compulsory by law to wear a helmet Cyclists of all ages may ride on footpaths in WA, unless otherwise signed. Cyclists must ride in single file on footpaths. Pedestrians, including mobility scooters and motorised wheelchair users, always have right of way. Cyclists should use their bell to alert other shared path users that a bicycle is approaching. Cyclists should use their bell to alert pedestrians/mobility scooter operators/motorised wheelchair users that a bicycle is

approaching. Drivers must give way to cyclists at driveways, but cyclists should slow down to ensure they have been seen. Animals and children on footpaths can be unpredictable. Cyclists should slow and cycle to the conditions.

With winter approaching, it is important to ride according to the weather conditions: Monitor your speed, as riding too fast can put you and others at risk. In wet weather, slow down around corners and allow enough distance to brake. If overtaking pedestrians or other cyclists leave a safe distance and enough time to pass

Parents are encouraged to reinforce road safety with their child, whether they walk or ride to school.

Andrew Stewart Awards are presented to students in recognition of

good behaviour, demonstration of good

work, effort and displaying the school

Virtues. Congratulations to Ashley who received a Silver Medallion. Well done on this excellent

achievement.

P&C MEMBERS - Many thanks to the P & C for working to build a sense of community and support for school programs. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. President - Donna Linden Vice President - Rachael Graham Treasurer - Lyndsey Milieri Secretary - Rebecca Wright Uniform Shop Coordinator - Chantal Innis Fundraising Coordinator - Ross Innis

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Staff: Shayne Harris, Jonas Byford & Stef Vranjes Board Chair: Karen Lippinkhof Community: Dr Joe Scott Parent Representatives: Sharon Ashton, Rose Elliott, Anne Chew & Casey Chandler Ex officio: Ann Evans & Michelle Martyn

School App - Keep up to date with school information and notify the school of student absences. For instructions on installing the app, please visit the office.

Important Dates

31st May - PUPIL FREE DAY 3rd June - WA DAY Public Holiday

5th June - Dental Screening PP, Yr 3 & 6 5th June - Room 11 Assembly

12th June - Student Councillor Assembly 18th June - Cake Stall run by Rms 5, 9 & 10

19th June - Room 7 & 8 Assembly 21st June - Winter Sport Carnival

CONCERNS / COMPLAINTS If at any time you have a matter which you feel you need to discuss please contact the school. Please note

that ALL formal complaints should be marked Private and Confidential and sent to the Principal.

Canteen Open on Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday To order online, visit: (Sign up by completing the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with an activation link. Activate your account and login to the website. Add your child and the school).

Andrew Stewart Awards PP: Lacey Sidebottom, and Zhra Al-Battat.

Yr 1: Clinton Anderson, Nathan Elias, Charlotte Innis, Zane Skelton, Jacob Slater, Sophie Hojeij, Rosalia Peneueta, Lennix Fildes, Jasmine Hussaini, Avya Patel, Maansi Pindoria, Candice Tun, Isaac Wilsmore, Zahra Al Hakimi, Ridha Al Ribaa, Leonardo Jolly, Lucy Jones, Matilda Lock, Linda Ji, Kade Kelly, Clinton Nguyen, Arianna Sidebottom, Kayden Wilson, Gideon Yee, Indianna Zurakowski, Haydar Al Yosf, Nathan Koko, Lea Marriott, Zach Veiera, Jackson Waddell, Matthew Williams-Lowe, Van Bawi Zah Ngo, Allegra Barnachea, Zeytrahn Kirkwood-Kereopa and Arya McAuley.

Yr 2: S-Jay Aza, Albany Chin, Chloe Earley, Nicole Fildes, Riley Green, Lucas Harding, Aria Isaacs-Harding, Dana Kim, Rogan Matapo, McKinlee Moore, Vancaleb Soning, Reece South, Paige Waddell, Achieng Deng, Ashleylu Haddon, Blair Lee, Iman Qambary, Jordan Innis, Parwana Raz Muhammad, Yousif Alyassiri, Chevanah Graham, Riley Green, Dana Kim, Ricky McCullaugh, Stella Stanton, Arianna Bolwell, Pippa Chandler, Jenna Cuison, Chanel Jackson, Lucas Lee, Sanvi Patel, Brody Perkins, Emily Pittman, Ryder Powell, Athok Duom, Lincoln Ellis, Sameera Mohammed, Alexia Skinn, Evie Verlinden and Angus Till.

Yr 3: Abbegayle Albert, Ella Ali, Sarah Clements, Dion Francis, Faustin John Thomas, Gabriella McCullaugh, Ace Myintaye, Sophia Te Ao-Barton, Edward Wang, Mia Henry, Tayla Linden, Mason Morrell, Howard Nguyen, Jeremy Saunders, James Burton, Riley O’Rourke, Gabriella McCullaugh, Layla Bean, Kallum Corich, Lily Dawson, Thala Douangboutdy, Logan Eversen, Zachery Quartermaine, James Burton and Suwetha Kalimuthu.

Yr 4: Jayden Podmore-Smith, Leah Shin, Sukaina Al Hakimi, Brock Bentley, Xzailan Frankel, Haylee Giles, Emarlee Moat, Joel Page, Aditya Parbhakar, Shakira Quartermaine, Gabrielle Bade, Jhy Bishop, Bianca Da Anunciacao, Nyigok Deng, Nicholas Heelan, Mizban Kurra Alsamawi, Kane McAlpine, Kiaden Pham, Moset Thang, Jessica Bains, Lexzy-Lee Jolly, Leah Rowe, Tyler South, Agampreet Benipal, Elli Tuali, Hunter Andrew, Bianca Da Anunciacao, Nyigok Deng, Anne Doran, Oceana Haeata, Elyas Mohammadi and Krishna Veaudry.

Yr 5: Rebekah Farr, Shaylee Kelly, Alia Matapo, Lauren Skinner, Tyrone Pihema, Marley Sam, Eeman Ali, Amina Almagutar, Hanan Alyassiri, Reilly Crellin, Aiden Dawson, Warabek Duom, Markee Geracitano Lagozzino, Jaylah Graham, Fabian John Thomas, Alisha Kitching, Riley McCullaugh, Fatimah Mohammed, Elias Neville, Anastacia Quartermaine, Murjaan Sakhidad, Lauren Skinner, Olivia Spencer, Kiarra Watson, Ysabelle Barnachea, Tahlia Dunbar, Madison Ellis and Cameron Konelio.

Yr 6: Jaydon Bishop, Renee Su, Mathew Haskins, Lilyjana Moody, Harry Doggett, Kirra Lynas, Kayla Soulsby Bohan, Crystal Nguyen, Kimberley Elias, Brittney Elliot, Minaya Ellis, Emily Eversen, Marua Matapo, Terani Matapo, Dylan Vincent, Teran Doody, Ebony Eleuteri, Rhianna Ellis, Brooke Follinus, Daphne Haddon, Diya Hirani, Bimal Kesavan, Ella King, Kyle McAlpine, Ruairi McMahon, Annalisse Minson, Aliyah Morris, Arabelle Russell, Kayla Soulsby Bohan and Michael Wang.

Bronze Badge: Riley Green, Vancaleb Soning, Reece South, Gabrielle Bade, Maansi Pindoria, Chloe Earley, Nicole Fildes, McKinlee Moore, Jenna Cuison, Ashleylu Haddon, Brody Perkins, Iman Qambary, Athok Duom, Angus Till, Laylah Bean and Kiarra Watson.

Silver Badge: Ella Ali, Mia Ayoub., Mekhi Njiriri, Jaylah Graham and Diya Hirani.

Gold Badge: Leah Shin, Elli Tuali, Riley McCullaugh and Rhianna Ellis.

Sliver Medallion: Ashley Slanzi.

Uniform Shop Days: Tues 2.30pm-3.00pm

Wed 8.40am-9.15am & Fri 8.40am-9.15am & 2.30 - 3.00pm

School Banking Every Monday in the library from 8.15

to 8.30am for students and parents and 8.40am-9am for parents only. It’s never too late to get your children involved in the school banking program. If you are interested in starting a bank account for your child, please come and see us.