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Term One Issue One
Goomalling Sundowner Last Thursday, I attended the Goomalling Town Sundowner. It was amazing to see the breadth of volunteers groups that exist across our community. Of special interest to us of course was our P&C and School Board. These two volunteer groups both play an integral role in our school and it was great to see them recognised at a community level. Congratulations to the Shire for their organisation of the evening. I was also lucky enough to receive one of the new welcome packs. These are a great initiative and contained some generous vouchers from local businesses including some from our parent body. Amanda Roe, Principal
Shire President, Barry Haywood and
representatives on the Goomalling School Council
Genine Smith, Brendan Barratt, Jarna French and
L.E. Bilston Shire President, Barry Haywood and
representatives of the
Goomalling Primary P&C
Christine Barratt, Jarna French
Goomalling Primary School
“ Every Child, Every Chance to Shine”
13th February 2019 Term One Issue One
The Goomalling Gazette
Hoddy Street Ph: 08 9629 1055 Email: [email protected] GOOMALLING WA 6460 Fax: 08 9629 1364 Web: www.goomallingps.wa.edu.au
Dear Parents, Staff and Guardians, Welcome to the first school newsletter for 2019. We had a great first week back and everyone has settled into classes and learning. I hope families had an opportunity to spend some time together and relax. We celebrated my daughter Darcy’s 21st and was fortunate to spend a week in Albany. School Development Days Our first two development days of the year were very productive and have kicked us off to a good start. We looked at planning and intervention for our students with alternate educational needs, key areas for school improvement and consistent planning and assessment across English and Maths. These days provide the staff with the time to reflect and ensure that we are all starting the year on the same page. Senior Students Our senior students had their first meeting with Miss O’Keeffe last week and they were brimming with ideas. Miss O’Keeffe was blown away by their enthusiasm and positivity. Their first initiative will be this Thursday for Sweethearts Day. School Information Night Our annual information night will be held on Thursday 21st February. Class meetings will be held according to the schedule included in the newsletter. There will be a family sausage sizzle held in the undercover area from 5.15 and we hope to see everyone there. School Start Time It is wonderful to see students keen to arrive at school but please remember that the official start time is 8.30am.
School Council AGM Our School Council plays a vital role in planning and guiding the future direction of the school. Nominations for positions on the School Council are now open. There is further information attached to the nomination form. From the council members we elect a Council Chair. We have been exceptionally lucky to have Daphne Schell volunteer countless hours to provide insight, leadership and continuity in the role of School Council Chair. As with any role, the time has come to hand over the reigns and we are looking for expressions of interest for a new council chair. It is an exciting time to be part of the council as we write our first three year plan for the school. I urge anyone who may consider the role to contact myself or Daphne for further information. Breakfast Club and Canteen Thanks to our parent volunteers who were organised and willing to start canteen in Week 1. This will continue each Monday with the exception of Week 5 Labour Day Holiday canteen will be on the Tuesday. Breakfast club will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at 8.30. Thanks to the staff and Goomalling Shire for volunteering to provide this service at school. Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons will be held in Week 4. This year we will combine our year levels with Sacred Heart in order to give the students a longer lesson time. Thank you to parents for getting the notes back so promptly, a timetable will come home with students as soon as it is finalised.
What’s On Week 2 2019
Breakfast Club commences, Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Week 3 2019
P & C AGM, Monday 18th February 1.15pm
Week 4 2019
Swimming Lessons commence Monday 25th February and conclude Friday 1st March.
School Council AGM, McGill Library Wednesday 27th February 6pm.
(Please note two meetings in term 1)
Week 5 2019
Monday 4th March, Labour Day Public Holiday.
Week 6 2019
General Assembly 9am, PAC Room.
Swimming Carnival, Friday 22nd March 2019.
Absentees Just a reminder all parents to please inform the school via phone, text or email as soon as possible of your child/rens absence. Student absence texts are sent daily, a simple reply text is sufficient.
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Playgroup Open Morning This morning the Goomalling Playgroup held there Open Day at school. There was face painting and balloon twisting. It was lovely to see the next generation of Goomalling children interacting and learning. Congratulations to Elle Leeming and her committee for reinvigorating Playgroup for the community. Goomalling Enviro Bags Goomalling Enviro Bags are available for purchase at the School Office. Bags are $5.00 each and make great presents! Hat Policy Term 1 means that our No Hat– No Play policy has begun again. into the school. Our policy is for brimmed hats, (preferably school hats) to be worn. This is for break times as well as Phys Ed sessions. School hats are $10 and we are happy to help students purchase one if they have misplaced theirs. Uniform Uniforms can be purchased at any time. Please contact the office for an order form. School Bus Parents please notify the bus driver in writing or text if your child is going to be absent from the bus either in the morning or afternoon.
Drop Off / Pick up Area Parents/Guardians are reminded that the school drop off/pick area is at the rear of the school of Eaton street. No cars are to collect students from the front off the school. Please adhere to this rule for the safety of the children who have to cross the road at the end of the school day. Amanda Roe Principal
r 4/5/6 Cricket T20 Blast Excursion
2019 Voluntary Contributions and Charges
School contributions and charges are a vital source of income for our school and are used to purchase important curriculum materials for your child to use at school. The Voluntary Contributions and Charges for 2019 have been ratified by the School Council. Kindergarten $50 PP-Yr 6 $60 The preferred method is direct deposit into the school bank account:- BSB– 633000 ACC - 112628334 Goomalling PS Funds ac (Reference—please use family name and initial) Alternatively, please consider paying off on a weekly/fortnightly or monthly basis. The Voluntary Contributions must be paid by the end of Term 1; Friday, 12th April 2019.
Parent Information Night Timetable
A complimentary sausage sizzle will also take place in the undercover area from 5.15pm with refreshments
available. We look forward to seeing many of our parents there.
Miss Clarke/ Mrs Roe (Room 1) 5.00 - 5.15pm
Miss O’Keeffe (Room 9) 5.15 - 5.30pm
Mr Jones (Room 8) 5.30 - 5:45pm
Lego Seeking any donations of Lego for students to use in STEM Classes. If your able to assist please contact the school or leave at the Office.
Sweetheart Day Free Dress in Red
Thursday 14th February 2019. The student councillors will be selling foil wrapped chocolate hearts for 50
cents each as part of Sweetheart Day.
Goomalling Gumnuts are hosting a Workshop—- “Keeping kids injury free in the Wheatbelt” Wednesday 20th February 2019 @5.30pm to 6.30pm
RVSP—Goomalling Gumnuts 9629 1188
WONGAN GYMNASTICS CLUB COME & TRY, REGISTRATION DAYS MON 18TH FEB 4:00 – 4:45 ( 5* – 7 yrs ) Monkey Gym shall join this group for Registration Day. 4:50 – 5: 30 ( 8 & over ) OR TUES 19TH FEB 4:00 – 4:45 ( 5* – 7 yrs ) 4:50 – 5:30 ( 8 & over ) (* 5 now or turning 5 this year ) Monkey Gym shall run every Monday 2 – 2:45. Catering for children born in 2015.
In the Community Fitness hall, near the pool. Please contact Alison Bear for more details.
Ph: 0488301169 Email : [email protected]
