Message from the Executive Administration Team Monday

10 December 2018

Issue No: 6

Dates to remember:

Please be reminded that all

school events are recorded on

the School Website Calendar

Tuesday 11 December

2;30pm Farewell Assembly

Wednesday 12 December

Year 6 Grad Dinner Dance

Thursday December 13

Last day for Students

School Reports emailed

Class lists emailed

2019

Monday 4 February

School starts

Monday 18 February 6:30pm

P&C AGM

Tuesday 19 February 5:45pm

School Board Meeting

On behalf of all the staff at

Wembley Primary School, we

wish you and your family a

very Merry Christmas and a

Happy and prosperous New

Year.

Dear Parents and Caregivers

On Thursday we witnessed a moving graduation ceremony to a capacity audience at the Churchlands Senior High School Concert Hall. Distinguished guests including, Keri

Shannon, Mayor, Town of Cambridge and Sean L’Estrange, MLA, Member of Churchlands, Mr Jason Stibinskis, School Board Chair and Mrs Rulan Carr, P&C President and others presented a range of awards and a graduation certificate to each student.

Following the ceremony, families and friends gathered to enjoy a scrumptious morning tea served by the parents of our 2019 Head boy and Head girl and the student prefects. Our art specialist teacher, Robyn Barrett presented the graduates art works in a

wonderful gallery, featuring the creative elements and technical skills the students have been exposed to throughout the year. It was exceptional!

The graduation edition of the newsletter will be published this week with all the finer details.

Friday Fun Day was a great success! Many thanks to Mrs Rhonda Tuckey and the Year 6 teachers and our amazing graduating students for their excellent planning and execution of the activities. The day would not have been possible without the small but 100% dedicated group of parent volunteers. They were on hand to ensure student safety and to

lend a hand, when required to the year 6’s running each station. A shout out to the canteen and the BBQ volunteers for getting the sausages sizzling.

The years 1-3 have thoroughly enjoyed their first week of swimming lessons and from all reports are making excellent progress in their respective classes. They will be all eager to show off their skills over the summer break.

The Kindy and Pre-primary Christmas concerts held over the past fortnight were an opportunity for parents and grandparents to see their ones engaging in the music, performing and social aspects of the early childhood program. We thank the ECE teaching team for the effort they go to ensure memories arte made and success for all.

Over the holiday period there will significant building and improvement work occurring on the school site. We would greatly appreciate it if the students stayed off site. It will not be

safe to send children to play here unaccompanied. The oval will remain fenced off as the oval repairs are ongoing.

The office will be closed from Friday 14 December until Tuesday 29 January. The school email will be checked weekly during this time, should matters of urgency arise. Please note that all communication in 2019 will be via the website, this will be kept updated and will be the first port of call. You will be required to subscribe to your child’s new classroom

in 2019 to ensure you get all the relevant information. This will be set up prior to 4 February.

Tomorrow, we are hosting a farewell assembly from 2:30pm. You are all welcome to join.

Happy holidays

The Executive Admin Team

Donna, Shane, Alan, Tamara and Claire

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Online Delivery of Student Reports After the successful implementation of online reporting in Term 4 2018, Wembley Primary will embrace sustainability and

email reports. On the final Thursday of Term 4, families will receive an email containing a link that will open your child/s

report once access has been granted at 3pm. An important aspect to remember is that the link is only available for one

month. It is imperative that you save/print a copy for your own use at other times. Wembley continues to strive to

reduce its environmental footprint by using less paper and to embrace the use of digital technology.

If you have any concerns or queries, please contact Alan Ramsey – 9383 9388.

Students Returning Back Late in 2019

Parents are reminded to email the school office immediately if your child is not returning on the first day of school next year, Monday 4 February. If we are not informed that your child is returning to school late, the absence will be marked as “unexplained”. Email: wembley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

New Design/Logo Backpacks, Library/Reading/

Homework Bags We have received backpacks (of a new design) and Library/Reading/Homework Bags, both with the new logo, at the Uniform Shop. It has been decided to sell the old logo items at a reduced price for years 3 - 6 only, due to the 3 year turnaround rule in changing to the new Uniform. Please note this when ordering your uniforms online. It will be noted under description of product on Flexischools.

Old Backpacks $28 Old Library Bags $6 Nat, Uniform Shop Coordinator

Farewell Staff and Families Departing WPS

It is the time of the year we say goodbye to many of our wonderful staff who have had such a positive impacted on the students and staff at WPS.

For some we know we will see again, in a different role at a different stage, and for others they are spreading their wings and leaving Wembley PS to embark on new opportunities.

We thank you all for your significant contributions.

Teachers: Christine Power, (Yr 5) Rhonda Tuckey (Yr 6), Catherine Salter (Yr 1), Leanne Jenour (Yr 3), Jessica Vahala (Pre-primary 3), Kathleen Mulholland (Library), Heather MacKay (Music) and Claire Hudson (Deputy Principal).

Education Assistant Special Needs: Farewell to the lovely Mrs Debb Tatum who has retired from her role. We thank Debb for the outstanding care and compassion she displayed towards all students at Wembley PS, especially those she worked

closely with over the years. Debb’s knowledge and exceptional skills will be greatly missed. Above all , Debb was a kind and generous friend and the staff already miss her!

On behalf of the Wembley Primary School community we say goodbye and good luck to the families departing our school on Thursday. We thank you for your contributions and wish you and your children all the very best for future success.

URGENT URGENT URGENT—Uniform Shop Volunteers

Required for Try and Buy Day Friday 1 February 2019 URGENT!!!! URGENT!!!! URGENT!!!!

We are really struggling to facilitate volunteers for the Try & Buy event on Friday 1 February 2019. We have had 5

volunteers who we are really grateful for but urgently need 10 more. As mentioned previously, it’s only for 1 and a half

hours, and flies by before you know it!!

Did I mention there’s refreshments and tea and coffee?

Please see link below and thank you in advance!!!

http://signup.com/go/uJRAODV

Nat, Uniform Shop Coordinator

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New Parents and Community Website

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is seeking your feedback on its new Parents and Community website, which will be launched in 2019. The website aims to provide information for parents and the community about what children should learn, how they are assessed and the standards for each year level, through their primary years (K–6), secondary years (7–10) and in Year 11 and 12. Developed with input from WACSSO and other stakeholders, it offers a more parent-friendly version of the Authority’s existing website, which is more suited to principals and teachers. Parents and members of the school community are invited to preview the new site, which is not yet live, and answer questions about its usefulness and accessibility. Your feedback is essential to achieving the goal of a enabling parents to access important information about school curriculum and standards. I hope you can find time to take a quick look at the website and answer a brief survey. The survey is open until 4 p.m. on Friday 16 December and can be accessed via the URL below, which also provides a link to the website. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4428863/Parent-website-feedback I hope you will find the new website useful.

Kind Regards,

Anne Fairbanks

Vice President & Councillor for Perth South

WA Council of State School Organisations Inc. (WACSSO)

Partnering with P&Cs to advance public education

(08) 9264 4000 | www.wacsso.wa.edu.au |facebook.com/WACSSOinc

PO Box 6295 East Perth WA 6892 | 151 Royal Street East Perth WA 6004

Congratulations Olivia Olivia has been invited by Diving Australia to attend a national training camp for Australia’s Junior Elite Divers in Brisbane, Queensland for next week. Diving Australia is part of the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) and is responsible for selecting and managing the Australian Diving Team and is based out of Queensland. Olivia will get the opportunity to train with Australia's current Elite Juniors and Australia’s top Diving Coaches for the week.

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Mark Lee Football Coaching Before School Program