20 September 2018 Edition 14

Kookaburra Chronicles

Edu-Dance

After a term of dance lessons students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 were pumped to put on a colourful, energetic, vibrant and very entertaining concert for our school community to enjoy. Going on the cheers and enthusiasm from the audience it was well received by all.

We thank our hard working P&C for their generosity, who again this year have subsidised the cost of this Term 3 activity for all.

Thanks also to the two Edu-Dance teachers Laura and Julie for doing such a great job preparing the students.

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Dear Parents and Caregivers

Term 3 2018

This term has flown by and as I reflect on the term that was, it’s

difficult to comprehend that it’s come to an end already. During

yesterday’s community forum I;

Articulated our personnel and structural plans for 2019

Presented what little we know about 2018 NAPLAN as the individual reports have been received

from ACARA without the accompanying analysis from SCSA.

Articulated our fiscal plans for 2019

Responded to our survey results and;

Answer questions on notice.

I really believe in the importance of these sessions along with my reporting to the school board, whereby I

can account for every single cent expended throughout the year. While the safety, health and wellbeing of

our students is my number 1 concern, being able to account for the efficient use of over $4 000 000 of

public money is also important. These forums allow me the opportunity to be as transparent and open

about the school’s operations as possible.

I thank everyone for their attendance.

Edudance

Last week’s concert was absolutely brilliant. The children performed well beyond expectations and the

worth of the program was on display for all to see. I thank all of the parents/carers and community

members who showed up to support our students in this endeavour. I’m looking forward to the 2019

performance and they’re getting better year after year.

Athletics

Last week’s athletics carnivals went especially well. We trained hard, competed with distinction and

outstanding effort, demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and behaved in an exemplary manner

throughout the 2 days of competition. While we came second, I couldn’t ask for anything more from our

students. Thank you Mrs Wiener on all of your organisation, all teachers who were involved in the training

and above all, our students who tried their hardest all day, never gave up and were gracious in defeat and

humble in victory.

Holidays

I wish you all a great break and hope that you can manage to spend a whole lot of time with your children

throughout the two-week period. I look forward to seeing you all back, fresh and relaxed for what promises

to be an awesome Term 4 of the 2018 academic year.

David Knox

PRINCIPAL

CLASS ASSEMBLY— TA3/YR2

The next assembly will be held on Friday 21 September and will be conducted by

our TA3 students. The assembly will commence at 8:45 am in the undercover area.

Parents of the children are invited to morning tea with Mrs Wasley and the Principal

in the Staff Room immediately after the assembly.

Congratulations to the following students

who received merit awards at our assembly

on Friday 6 September

PP1: Finlay Cox

Alexander Murphy

Scarlett Doutch

PP2: Harrison Rolph

Grace Monk

TA1: Max Chiplin

Aisling O’Doherty

TA2: Raffy Vanderwoude

Sam Whitehead

TA3: Kingston Prabawa

Jahziah Craig

Noah Groves

TA4: Charlie Richardson

Evie Mackie

Callum McDonald

TA5: Jay Goodwin

Tiara Udy

Jake Griffin

TA6: Jake Moss

I sabella Abramo

Zac Tayler-Klymovich

TA7: Jessica Calleja

Jaxon Pollard

TA8: Flynn Convey

Megan May

TA9: Luke Hamilton

Blake de Mamiel

TA10: Zac Ponton

Finn Chapman

TA11: Jade Smith

Hannah Verrall

Indonesian:

Lee Williams

Kody Salinovich

Merit Certificates

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Interschool

South Padbury students who participated in the

Interschool events all acquitted themselves well.

We came 2nd on Wednesday and after Fridays

events came equal 2nd overall.

(Pic) Year 5 girls at Interschool jumps. Isahra

Russell, Indi McGrath, Chelsea Owens and

Hannah Verrall.

Free Family Day

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Edu-Dance

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PEAC 2019 Charges

Year 5 & 6 Beach Swimming Lessons 2019

D.S.H.S. Tour - Term 4

Duncraig Senior High School conduct tours for interested prospective parents. If you haven’t yet attended

a tour but would like to, please find the tour dates for Term 4

There is no need for parents to book, just meet at Administration 5 min beforehand.

Term 4 Tuesday 23 October at 8.50am

Further to the notification of 2019 School Charges and Contributions in our Newsletter of 23 August 2018, we can now confirm the charges estimate for PEAC 2019. Please note costs shown are the maximum cost and may not expend to the amount shown. This is only applicable for students selected/opted for the PEAC Program 2019 Early Years Extension Program Years 1 – 3 $10 per Year PEAC Program Year 5 $80 – $260 per Year

Includes: PEAC Induction Day for Year 4 students $45 (Due with payment for Round 1 Year 5)

Round 1 Introduction to PEAC course $15 Round 2 and 3 course costs $20 - $200 Year 6 $30 – $300 per Year 3 rounds of PEAC courses

Note: PEAC courses range in cost from $10 to $100 per round.

Students can choose from a range of approximately 40 courses of varying costs.

Round 1 for all Year 5 students is a foundation Introduction to PEAC course and costs $15

Payment for the Year 4 Induction Day is due with the Round 1 Year 5 ITP course cost. For any children

who attend the induction but do not attend in 2019, costs will be charged separately.

Advance notice for all current Year 4/5 students returning to South Padbury In 2019.

Our Year 5/6 ‘In Term swimming program’ at Sorrento Beach will commence on Wednesday 6 February

running until Friday 15 February. Lesson times will be between 10:05am and 11:35am daily.

Due to swimming commencing in Week 1 of 2019, we will be sending out enrolment/payment

information during week 8 of Term 4 Tuesday 27 November. Payments will need to be made

and enrolment forms returned by Monday 10 December 2018

NOTES HOME

AND OR SENT VIA FLEXIBUZZ

* Bricks 4 Kidz

* Get Active Sports

* Rugby Roos

Contact Information: 56 Warburton Avenue PADBURY WA 6025 Phone: 08 9307 5833 Email: southpadbury.ps@education.wa.edu.au www.southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au Police Communications: 131 444 Education Security: 9264 4771 or 9264 4632

Dates to put in your diary….

Friday 21 September TA3/YR2 Assembly

Friday 21 September Last Day Term 3

Monday 8 October Term 3 Commences

Friday 19 October TA4 Assembly

P&C News

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The next P&C meeting will be in week 2 of next term on Wednesday 17 October at 7.00pm.

Everyone is very welcome to attend.

FlexiBuzz Apple iOS 12 Issue

As a valued FlexiBuzz user we would like to advise you that the FlexiBuzz app is currently experiencing an issue with the newly Apple update iOS 12.

The new iOS 12 software is creating a software glitch in our system and as a result is causing the FlexiBuzz app to crash.

Until the issue is resolved you can access the FlexiBuzz app on any device via the web browser

https://web.flexibuzz.com/login

We recommend you bookmark this site to your home screen for quick access. Our team are currently working on a solution and the issue should be resolved shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

School Grounds After Hours Security

Next Term Keyed Up Music will be teaching Guitar Lessons on Thursday after school as well as Keyboard Lessons on Wednesday after school. Lessons start from $17.55 for a group lesson of 4, $18.10 for a group lesson of 3, $22.55 for a shared lesson and $33.00 for an individual lesson. If you are interested please ring Therese on 1300 366 243 or enrol at www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolment-form

If you see suspicious activity or criminal acts after school hours on the school grounds - please ring the police on 131 444 (in an emergency 000) or School Watch on 1800 177 777. Please record vehicle registration details or description of involved people and vehicles. Keep yourself safe and away from danger.

Donation Thanks

For Your forward Planning - Term 4 Pupil Free Day Friday 9 November

A very big Thank you to John Telfer at Carpet Court Joondalup for their generous donation of carpet

squares for students.