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Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 1 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email [email protected]
Moral Purpose: ESPS will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success.
FFFFrom the rom the rom the rom the PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal Last week, Ellen Stirling Primary School was visited by no less than three schools to visit a number of classrooms to watch specific lessons using ‘Let’s Decode’, ‘Explicit Direct Instruction’ and ‘Daily Review’. These approaches use high impact, research based teaching approaches and our ESPS staff have taken these approaches and implemented them well in classes across the school this year. Cable Beach Primary – Broome, Tambrey Primary School – Karratha and St Philip’s Christian College – NSW were very impressed with the quality of teaching approaches by our teaching and non-teaching staff. They loved seeing the engagement and accountability of the students through these approaches in a range of year levels. They were also amazed to see high quality ‘Direct Instruction Reading’ lessons being conducted by our Education Assistants to small groups in DIRI. We continue to work hard to improve our approach to teaching in line with our Moral Purpose of providing a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success. Ask your child if they have had visitors from other schools this term? ATTENDANCE
At school, many concepts (such as literacy and numeracy) are taught in a sequence. Missing school means missing out on learning – which can often make it difficult to catch up later. This is particularly important in the early years when essential foundation skills are being taught. Going to school every day helps children learn the important life skill of ‘showing up’ – at school, at work, to sport and other commitments. Research from the Western Australian Telethon Kids Institute shows that every day at school counts towards a student’s learning. Students who attend more, generally do better at school and in life. The School Education Act 1999 does not allow principals to give permission for families to take holidays during the school term. As students are required to attend school every day, time off for holidays is recorded as an absence. COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT
This school is always willing to hear and work with parents who may need to complain about an issue that may have occurred during the school day. The first point of contact should be your child’s teacher. If that does not address the problem, the Executive Administrative Team is always available to discuss your concerns. Issues that cannot be resolved locally at the school are usually referred to the Department of Education Regional Office.
Please do not be tempted to post your grievances online in social media as this breaches many of our security measures that are in place for the students at this school. Internet trolls and online bullies usually allow and encourage the naming and shaming of schools, as well as staff members, parents and students. Photos are also used online in these arenas which again breaches privacy for a lot of families.
There are always two sides to any issue and we at ESPS are here to help come to a suitable resolution. Dr Dean Goldspink
PRINCIPAL
DogsDogsDogsDogs Did you know that there are many children and adults that have a fear of dogs. In some cases there are many children that have an anaphylactic condition to dog hair and dog saliva. Saying that in the interest of children’s health and safety dogs, are NOT permitted on the school site. All dogs, apart from police dogs, therapy dogs and genuine assistance dogs, are not allowed inside the perimeter gates of the school or around the entry and exit points of the school. This is to ensure all students and parents have easy and safe access to all school services.
KindergarteKindergarteKindergarteKindergarten n n n Enrolments 2019Enrolments 2019Enrolments 2019Enrolments 2019 We are now taking applications for this year group for next year. If your child is born between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 they will be eligible to a apply for a position in Kindergarten 2018. We will require parents to complete an application form to enable us to commence the enrolment process. Please also bring in your child’s birth certificate, immunisation records as issued by Medicare or from the MyGov website, child’s purple baby book and proof of address in the form of a utility bill or lease agreement to the front office as early as possible.
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Official Newsletter 8 August 2018 Webpage link: http://www.ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au/
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Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 2 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email [email protected]
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The ESPS Dad of the Month Award
Each month, students at Ellen Stirling Primary School nominate male role models in their lives for the ESPS Dad of the Month award. The winner out of all of the hundreds of entries for the month of July is Roland Coronel. Roland was nominated by Kate who wrote ‘He takes care of us while we are sick. He rewards us whenever we get a certificate. He hugs us and gives us kisses. Nothing is going to replace my Dad! I Love My Dad no matter what happens to him.
Mr Matt Pinkard Associate Principal
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Ideas for parents: Talking about bullying Children and young people who know what bullying is, and know what to do about it if it happens, also know they are not alone in dealing with it.
They know that parents and teachers will be willing to help if needed. Don't wait for bullying to happen to talk about it click on the links below for more information:
Use opportunities in conversation Words to avoid Keep communication open
Bullying Website For Kids with FREE resources and App https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/ForKids
P E CornerP E CornerP E CornerP E Corner ATHLETICS CLUB
Athletics Club will continue this Thursday morning. All students from Year 3 – 6 who are interested in practising and measuring their athletics skills are welcome to attend. We will be focussing on Shot Put, Turbo Javelin and Long Jump. Please be aware that if it is raining or stormy with lightning training will not be on.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Our Faction Athletics Carnival is on Friday, 24 August. It would be great to see a large number of spectators attend. Unfortunately this year, there will be no jumps and throws carnival. Many parents and students have asked how championship points and selection for the interschool team will now be decided. All results from Physical Education lessons, before school training and some lunchtime sessions will count towards individual championship points and contribute to the overall faction points. The interschool team will be chosen from these results.
INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Last Friday, 3 August was the EISA Cross Country Carnival at Swan Valley Anglican School. Our fastest five boys and girls from each year level (Year 3 – 6) represented our school. Well done on all of your hard work and training which paid off with Ellen Stirling coming in fourth place. We
Honour Certificate Winners – 27 July 2018 Rylee Mills Nate Walters Madeline Kendall Nathan Kularatne Hope Richardson Sophie Symons Ellabee Gill Ishleen Kaur
Samuel Jimson Amber Kaur Jacob Bernados Charlie McKellar Charli Larwood Kooper Quartermaine Izabel Hennings Matayo Waraga
Leila Alestalo Emma Tiley Mikayla Pike Mason Sauzier Amelia Sharpe Sienna Zoccoli Ava Peters Joel Slocombe
Anyuon Dau Isaac Lupu Andre Hamzat Marteaka Pridmore Trilsie Abenoja Fraser Larwood Jayda Wilkes Elliot Wilson
Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 3 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email [email protected]
were extremely lucky with the worst of the weather staying away during our running times. A huge thank you goes out to the parent helpers, who stepped in at the last minute, to officiate spots on the course. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Ms Wass, Miss Janmaat and Mrs Bassett PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEAM
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School Photo days will be happening on Thursday, 16 August and Friday, 17 August with Midland Photographers. Please return your envelopes with payment to the classroom or front office by this Friday, 10 August.
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Contact us via email: [email protected] or Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ESPSPandC
BAKE SALE
The P & C has an upcoming Bake Sale on Wednesday, 15 August. We are asking for all families that would like to donate a baked item to deliver it before school to Block 3 alcove area. All items will be sold from Block 1 alcove area at both recess and lunchtime. Sales for Kindy and Pre-primary will be at recess only and the items for sale will be sold from the Kindy and Pre-primary area. Slices and small items will be available for 50c and cupcakes and larger items will be available for $1.00. Any remaining items will be sold at the end of school.
All monies raised will go towards purchasing the trophies and ribbons for the upcoming Sports Carnival. We would like to thank families in advance for their support.
Karly Farrand (nee Thomas) PRESIDENT AND CANTEEN COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
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Email [email protected] Phone: 0429 535 327
To find out more about our program, view fees and to register visit www.campaustralia.com.au
THE CAMP AUSTRALIA TEAM
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Isabella Guico Rona Taladro Marlia McNaughton Sienna Wallace
Ashlin Pumphrey Victoria Chernyshev Alannah Butcher Shayla Datzberger
Evelyn Dean Skye Smith Sian Warburton Campbell Lewis
Jayden Hepi Abigail Gilberts Japjit Grewal Georgia Sweet
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ELLEN STIRLING PRESENTS SCHOOL BANKING COLOURING IN COMPETITION!
AWESOME PRIZES TO BE WON
Come along to the school library and collect your favourite colouring sheet Wednesday mornings.
4 Categories are: Kindy and Pre – primary Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4 Year 5 and Year 6
Winners will be announced at the School Assemblies Friday, 31 August for Juniors
Friday, 21 September for Seniors
All your artwork will be displayed in the Library. Competition starts Wednesday, 1 August and runs until the end of term.
Remember it’s never too late to join School Banking
(open to school banking students only)
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