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Our Vision To celebrate the journey of learning by preparing s tudents for their future through a caring, nurturing learning culture, where all students have the opportunity to achieve personal and

academic success. FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Carers, Community Members, Staff and Students

A lot has happened in this short term and we are now only a couple of weeks away from holidays. The last few weeks of term are going to be busy. We have a whole school reward, Cross country and a free dress day to look forward to.

The school Reporting Afternoon will occur on Wednesday the 27th of June. The school will be closing early to allow time for extended parent interviews. School will close at 1.45 with interviews starting at 2.00pm. Please put this date in your calendar, and if you need, organise for your child to be collected early. We will be using an online booking system for parents to book interviews with the teachers. A note will go out on Monday explaining the process and giving the link to the website.

We have had a number of excursions in the last couple of weeks. The year 6’s attended Murdoch University to see a play called ‘The Phoenix and the Fighting Pandas of Yunnan Province” while the year 4’s went to see ‘A Ghost in my Suitcase’ at the Heath Ledger Theatre. The behaviour of our students was described as impeccable. Coming up is a year 5 excursion to Fremantle and incursions for year 2 and Kindy.

Please remember that it is a 40km zone around schools at drop off and pick up times. Although most drivers follow the speed limits, some cars are still travelling too fast, especially along Harlow road. Flashing 40km/h signs are installed on Harlow Road to remind all motor vehicles. We do not wish any student to get hurt around our school.

The school board is responsible for the school uniform policy. We expect that all students wear school uniform to school every day and thank parents for their support in ensuring that this happens. Research has shown that a school uniform helps to maintain a sense of belonging for students and can reduce the incidences of bullying. We have recently had a number of students coming to school in various coloured tights, socks and non-school jumpers. Students that are out of uniform will not be permitted to attend any school excursion.

At the end of the term we will sadly be farewelling Lisa Coon. Lisa has been with us since last year and will be missed by students, staff and the whole community. Lisa is returning to Darwin where she has family. We wish her all the best. Yvette Kmetty, who has been on maternity leave, will replace Lisa in the year 6 class so we expect a smooth transition. We are very pleased that Teana Jenkins, who was originally only appointed for 6 months, has had her contract extended for the rest of the year in the year 4 class. This week’s assembly is presented by rooms 3 and 5, so please come along and enjoy a cuppa in the Child and Parent Centre afterwards.

Craig Skinner PRINCIPAL

REPORTING AFTERNOON JUNE 27th

EARLY CLOSE 1.45pm

Parents please note, arrangements will need to be m ade to collect your child/children at this time as the interviews with teachers start at 2pm.

Newsletter #7 14 th June 2018

Up Coming Events

June

14th - Wakakirri Practice 15th - Assembly Rooms 3 & 5 15th - School Banking 15th - KSSA Winter Sports (Leda) 19th - Choir 19th - Year 5 Duyfken Excursion 20th - Kindy A Group Incursion 21st - Kindy B & C Groups Incursion 22nd - School Banking 22nd - KSSA Winter Sports (Peter Carnley) 26th - Reports emailed home 27th - Reporting Afternoon (Early Close 1.45pm) 28th - Wakakirri Practice 29th - Assembly Room 9 29th - School Banking

LOST PROPERTY If a garment is named, we are able to return it to its rightful owner via the classroom. If your child has misplaced any uniform items, please call in and check the lost property bin, this is located on the veranda near room 14.

UPDATE FORMS We are in the process of updating information held on our system. Student update forms have been sent home for all students. Thankyou to all the families who have returned these and if you haven’t already done so, please return yours to the office asap.

Canteen News

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist in the canteen.

If this is you and you are available a few hours a week/fortnight/month, please see Robyn in the office.

Honour Certificates Presented at assembly 31/5/18 PP Year 4

Violet Burgess Ariarne Leitens

Luis Dunmow Amy Johnson

Olivia Francis Bodhie Laing

Isaac Lovely Ramirez Piper Whiskin

Desiree Barwick Weston Addenbrooke Coupar

Year 1

Year 5 Summer Gordon Summer Smith

Ella-Rose Matamata Mylah Ugle

Aiden Bradshaw Jenna Carnemolla

Owen Dunmow Selwyn Claveron

Lily Macintyre Logan Allcock

Zack Zilli

Rhylie Mead

Year 2

Year 6 Kobi Pereira Leah Stevenson

Sophie Playne Steffi Espinola

Ricson Padua Kandis Hardy

Chloe Stieger Hector Hughes

Destiny Van Duyn

Francine Carino

Year 3

Thai son Nguyen

Jakob Tynan

Alan Thomas

Audrey Bolinas

Hudson Stuart

Madison Marinovich

Uniform Shop School uniforms are sold from the office and we are open every day for new and 2nd hand uniforms.

Voluntary Contributions Incentive

Parents, if pay your voluntary contributions by Thursday 28th June, you will go into the draw to win one of 3 wonderful prizes. So far we have. $20 Coles Voucher $50 Dome Voucher $15 Bakers Delight Voucher Free Pass for 4 for Ice Arena in Cockburn Free pass for 2 people for 18 holes of golf 2 Gold Passes for Ace Cinema Chocolates Candle holders

Sports for Schools Vouchers A very BIG THANKYOU to all our families for your wonderful support with this program, we managed to collect 37,120 vouchers. Mr Wall is in the process of picking spots items for the school.

A Ghost in My Suitcase” Theatre Production. On 7th June, our Year 4 students went to watch the play “A Ghost in My Suitcase” at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth. Watching the play was different to watching a movie as we could actually see the actors on stage and they could hear us. The lighting and sound gave us a different experience too. After the play had finished we got to the meet the directors and the lead actress. It was a lovely day.

Year 3 Firefighter Visit The year 3's were treated to an incursion from Hope Valley Fire Station where they learned about home fire safety and all about the fire trucks!

SHOOTING STARS The following students have been trying extra hard by demonstrating our Calista values. Here are a selection of students making the list as shooting stars.

Taneekah Corrie - Honesty Daniel Green - Great Maths Bodhie Laing - Improved results Jaylen Weston - Great Maths Joymiel Sumilang - Attitude Aiden Dorey - For being focussed Steffi Espinola - Great Maths

40KM SPEED LIMIT All road users are reminded of the 40km speed limit around the school in the mornings and afternoons. Please slow down, nothing is so urgent that it justifies exceeding the speed limit as you drive past the school.

Also a reminder, please DO NOT park in the Bus Zones, Kwinana Physiotherapy Centre car park (this is reserved for their customers), or on verges around the school as this is a fineable offence by the local Council.

MOBILE PHONES FOR STUDENTS AT SCHOOL ARE NOT ENCOURAGED.

IF THEY ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY A PHONE TO SCHOOL PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER OR THE

SCHOOL OFFICE FOR SAFE KEEPING DURING THE DAY.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED PHONES.

Students and staff of Calista Primary School would like to extend their best wishes to the following students whose birthday falls between 1st – 14th June, please call into the office to collect your birthday pencil. Kindy Year 3 Caprice P Scarlett L

Harmony B Xavier F Gabriel C

Pre Primary

Year 4 Brooklyn A Taneekah C

Makenna H Weston A

Year 1

Year 5 Sophia M Tyla W Felicity H Jaxon T

Patti K

Year 2

Year 6 Logan W Israel L Sianna-Rose W

Jasmine H

Donations

Mrs Cook is seeking donations of lemons to make her famous lemon butter. Please send all donations to Mrs Cook in the Art room or drop them off in the office.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast club is open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7.50 – 8.20am. A nutritious breakfast in a welcoming environment is available for all students at Calista at no cost.

Thank you for your continued support. Mrs Cook

ABORIGINAL SEASONS Makuru Cold and wet time of the year (fertility season) June - July Makaru sees the coldest and wettest time of the year come into full swing. Traditionally, this was a good time of the year to move back inland from the coast as the winds turned to the west and south bringing the cold weather, rains and occasionally snow on the peaks of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges.

As the waterways and catchments started to fill, people were able to move about their country with ease and thus their food sources changed from sea, estuarine and lake foods to those of the lands in particular the grazing animals such as the kangaroo. As well as a food source, animals provided people with many other things. For example, 'Yongar' or kangaroos not only provided meat but also 'bookas' (animal skin cloaks that were used as the nights became much cooler). Nothing was left; even the bones and sinews were used in the manufacturing of bookas and for hunting tools such as spears.

Makuru is also a time for a lot of animals to be pairing up in preparation for breeding in the coming season. If you look carefully, you might now see pairs of 'Wardongs' (ravens) flying together. You also notice these pairs not making the usual 'ark ark arrrrrk' that these birds are well known for when flying solo. Upon the lakes and rivers of the South West, you'll also start to see a large influx of the Black Swan or 'Mali' as they too prepare to nest and breed.

Flowers that will start to emerge include the blues and purples of the Blueberry Lilly (Dianella revoluta) and the Purple Flags (Patersonia occidentalis). As the season comes to a close, you should also start to notice the white flowers of the weeping peppermint (Agonis flexuosa) as the blues start to make way for the white and cream flowers of Djilba.

Library Display Mrs Regan has put together a wonderful display in the school library, showcasing a variety of books suitable for people with blindness. There is even a Perkins Brailler machine on display! Students are encouraged to go to the library during recess and lunch time and have a look at the fantastic resources on display. Kye in Year 4 is thrilled with the range of resources.

KINDY ENROLMENTS Kindy enrolments for 2019 are now open. If you have a child that was born between 1/7/14 and 30/6/15, please call into the office to complete an application form to enrol your child. Please remember to bring your child’s birth certificate, immunisation record and proof of address.

Student Social Worker’s for term 3

Hello parents and students, My name is Rajesh and I am one of Calista’s student social workers who will be working at the school in Term 3. I am currently in my first year at the University of Western Australia undertaking my Masters in Social Work. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know all of you and contributing to your school and community in every way possible. I am originally from Singapore and have lived in Perth since 2013. Before coming to Perth, I completed my Diploma in Early Childhood Psychology in Singapore. Since coming to Perth, I have completed an Undergraduate degree in Legal Studies at Murdoch University. I like to play soccer and watch movies in my free time, and yes, I am a fan of the Marvels. I also love out-door activities such as rock climbing, fishing, camping, hiking and running. I was in the Army for 3 years while in Singapore and have lots of unforgettable stories of jungle training, camp life and survival training. I would love to share my experiences and interests with you and I look forward to working with and supporting the students and families at Calista.

Rajesh Veloo (Mr Veloo)