Roebuck Primary School

NEWSLETTER NO. 16

19 October 2016

School Vision: Through high quality teaching and leadership, Roebuck Primary School students will be positive, resilient, inclusive and successful citizens.

An Independent Public School - Broome Cluster

PMB 4000, BROOME WA 6725 Tel:(08)9192 3377 Fax:(08)9192 3388 Email: roebuck.ps@education.wa.edu.au Website www.roebuckps.education.wa.edu.au

Broome Cluster of Independent Schools

Dear Parents / Caregivers

WELCOME

What a great start to Term Four. So much energy and enthusiasm around the school

as staff, students and members of our school community plan a range of events that

have that Roebuck pizazz. Please check the updated Term Planner for the dates and

times of these events. Our first big event is this FRIDAY night with the P&C Movie

extravaganza including a great movie, food, drinks and snacks and fabulous raffle

prizes.

ART WORK

Many people have made comment on the fabulous transformation to the side of

Whimbrel 1. Sobrane has designed this artwork reflecting the school theme of flight

with representation of the four school birds: Whimbrel, Ibis, Greenshank and

Spoonbill.

Sobrane

reflecting

on the work

in progress

STAFFING

Welcome to the following who have joined Roebuck Primary School for this term.

Ms Lauren Dickson, Ms Shannon O’Connor, Mr Campbell Robertson and

Ms Dale-Maree Rollason are completing a teaching placement as part of their intern

program. These staff members have already become quite active within their

respective classrooms and teaching blocks and each has received the usual, warm

and enthusiastic Roebuck welcome.

SCHOOL BOARD – OPEN MEETING

The School Board meets twice per term. To share the various features of what it is

that the board members do as part of their role of school governance; members of the

school and wider community are welcome to attend. The next meeting is on Monday

24 October commencing 6pm in the school staffroom.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 21 October RPS Poetry Slam

Friday 21 October P&C Movie Night

“Oddball”

Monday 24 October Open School Board

Tuesday 25 October P&C Meeting

Wednesday 26 October BSHS Year 6 Transition

Thursday 27 October Interschool Spelling Bee

Friday 28 October Assembly—Ibis 1

Thursday 3 November “Count Us In”

Kelvin Shem, Principal

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

VALUES AWARDS

Spencer B. Casey L. Maddison S.

William T. Jermaine O. Ruby M.

Zac D. Ben C.

2017 CHARGES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS K-6

Curriculum Area COST

Cash or cheques (payable to Roebuck Primary School) are

accepted, EFTPOS or a direct credit to our school bank

account:-

A/c Name Roebuck Primary School

Bank Commonwealth Bank

BSB 066 505

Account No. 10134441

Reference Please put your child’s name

The Arts $10.00

English $10.00

Mathematics $10.00

Science $10.00

Physical & Health Education $10.00

Library $10.00

TOTAL $60.00

CHARGES – Extra Cost Options Estimated Maximum Cost

* $650 is the expected total cost inclusive of all activities, accommodation, transport and food for a five (5) day camp. Parent fundraising has historically reduced the contribution to approximately $300 per student. This amount per child per annum is therefore dependent and directly related to the effort and energy of the fundraising. Prior to camp, payment plans may be negotiated with the Principal.

Payment will be requested during the school year when costs and participation by students is confirmed

Voluntary Contributions and Charges were approved at

School Board meeting held on 29 August 2016.

Excursions/Visiting Artists K-6 $80.00

Interschool Sport 1-6 $60.00

Swimming 1-6 $90.00

School Camp 6 *$650.00

Leadership Camp 5-6 $60.00

Graduation 6 $55.00

Specialist Phys Ed 1-6 $45.00

PEAC 5-6 $200.00

MERIT CERTIFICATES

SIX KINDS OF BEST

Benjamin B. Finnlay N. Ella W. Tara R.

Sebastian K. Lana R. Tayla T.

Jenna S. TJ A. Mitchell S.

Giselle A. Riley C. Kiani C. Skyler W. Joseph J. Brodie S. Xavier M. Madison S. Dann O. Rowan W. Jorja N. Ella B. Samantha K. Charlotte G. Benny L. Niaye H. Will C. Maraya S. Clancy P. Khairan O.

Damon V. Wil P. Keira V. Manaia P. Benjamin B. Luke P. Bridget F. Kaleb Q. Luka R. Lachlan B. Chloe A. Isaac C. Kade S. Brianna J. Charli B. Lani S. Poppy H. Mitchell S. Minaki C. Chad C.

Kai S. Emma J. Kira H. Molly B. Callum W. Clara P. Nathan K. Leo H. Dustin L. Jack G. Cheyenne M. Matilda T. Tayla V. Bailey L. Campbell J. James H. Xayne P. Alyssa H. Noah C.

ECE PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN

Have you noticed the amazing pavement artworks that have brightened up our ECE play area?

Over the holidays our very talented staff member, Taryn Parker, worked to create pavement artworks that were not

only bright and welcoming but also promoted fun, gross motor skills and learning opportunities for our early

childhood students. Taryn, along with the other ECE staff, will continue to work together to add more artwork and

also extend this into the Junior Primary Play Area.

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

PYJAMA PARTY DRESS UP DAY

As a fundraiser to support Roebuck Primary School

students at interschool carnivals and the associated

travel costs, the school is holding a dress up day with

the theme of ‘Pyjama Party’.

The dress up day will be held on Thursday,

3 November (Week 4) and a gold coin donation is

asked to be passed on to your child’s classroom

teacher on the day of the event.

If participating, students are encouraged to wear

sensible outfits which are still within the Roebuck

Primary School dress standards in regards to covering

shoulders and the length of the garments worn. We

thank you for your generosity and help in this

fundraising activity and look forward to seeing you all in

your PJ’s!

HEAD LICE

There has been an outbreak of

head lice at the school. We are

asking that all parents examine

their child’s hair.

Head lice are very common so there is no need to be

alarmed, however they should be treated quickly to

prevent them from spreading.

A reminder to all parents to regularly check their

children for head lice.

Things to look for are:

Persistent scratching, particularly behind the ears

and nape of the neck, accompanied by a red

rash.

Tiny silver, white eggs at the base of the hair

shaft.

Small pale brown lice. You may wish to use a

magnifying glass and a fine toothcomb under

strong light to help identify lice.

If you discover your child has head lice, we

request they attend school once treated.

WHAT HAVE OUR STUDENTS BEEN UP TO!

ROEBUCKS GOT TALENT 2016

Roebucks Got Talent went off with a BANG this year!

All of the auditions super amazed the PA Team Judges

and it was hard to choose 13 acts to wow our school

audience in the talent showcase on the last day of

school. We had amazing singers, dancers and of

course who could forget Tex’s funny jokes or those

characters from the ‘BIG BABIES’!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all of the students who

made it through to the showcase and MASSIVE

thankyou to Mrs Bowtell and Miss Keeffe who stepped

in for Mrs Forde and facilitated the auditions this year!

Start practising your acts because every year the acts

are getting bigger and better!

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT 2016

On Wednesday, 21 September, Roebuck Primary School

opened its classrooms to parents, students and their

families. It gave the children the opportunity to show their

families what they have been learning across all school

subjects and to interact with teachers and staff in a

relaxed setting.

The classroom displays of students work was amazing

and informative. Other highlights included the robotics

display presented by ICT students and the music video

recorded throughout the year. A big thank you to the

P&C volunteers who cooked up a delicious dinner.

MARINE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION

On Thursday, 22 September a Marine Safety Junior

Crew program was presented to all Year 3, 4 and 5

classes.

Students practiced putting on a range of life vests,

explored the demonstration boat and witnessed two

flares being launched.

P&C NEWS

YEAR 6 CAMP BY LUCY & BELLA

The 2016 Year 6 Camp was a huge success; we all had an amazing time.

On behalf of all of the Year 6 students we would like to thank the wonderful staff at Willie Creek, the Bird

Observatory, the Museum, Cable Beach General Store, Sun Pictures, Monster Ball Amusements, Pearl Town Bus

Service and of course the Broome Camp School. Also, we all enjoyed the tours by Bart Pigram during the day and

the Astro Tour by Greg Quicke at night. We would also like to thank all of the parents and teachers who made the

camp possible.

Not only did we go on tours and visit several interesting local places, we also participated in a range of enjoyable

activities which included milk crate mountain, prusiking, tie dying, low ropes, fat bike rides, raft building, archery,

volleyball, and frisbee golf. Personally the highlight for me was when we went down to Cable Beach and we used

the boogie boards and stand up paddle boards.

A funny moment included when we playing spotlight and some of the people who were playing hid in funny places.

Another funny moment was when ‘Honk Boy’ (Riley) entered the talent show on Wednesday and did his honk boy

voice which is really funny and cool. We have no idea how he does it!

Year 6 camp was a great experience and a lot of fun!

COMMUNITY NEWS