Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 20 September 2017

Together We Grow

GROWTH, RESPECT, OPPORTUNITY, WORTH

Welcome to All

Dear Parents and Guardians Well done to all of our students who competed in last Friday’s Faction Athletics Carnival. The day was a great success and it was wonderful to see so many students enjoying the games and events on the day and so many families coming along to provide support. Thank you to Mr Logan and the staff for organising the day. P&C THANK YOU Thank you once again to the P&C for supporting the school this term both at the faction Athletics carnival and through the weekly breakfast club. Thank you again to the little army of helpers who assist with the home reading program . Your assistance is most appreciated. FACTION HATS THANK YOU Thank you to the Johannsen family for their kind donation of hats to all of our students across the school for last Fridays Faction Athletics Carnival. The students and staff really appreciated the kind gesture.

NEW SAND You may have noticed the newly arrived white playground sand. This sand has been used to top up our playground areas around the whole school.

TERM 4 A reminder to all Parents & Carers that term 4 commences on Tuesday October 10

th for students.

CLASSROOM PAINTING

The contractors have completed the painting of all classrooms and verandah areas. I’m sure that you will agree a fresh coat of paint gives the school a nice lift. NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS REQUIRED Our School Council is seeking 4 new School Council Members. The role of the School Council is to discuss and consider the overall strategic direction of the school in relation to the educational programs it offers and

related policies. If you are keen to be involved we are now seeking nominations. If we receive more than 4 nominations then an election will be held. Nominations need to be submitted on the form attached to the front office no later than Friday 27th October at 3.30pm. (See attached School Council Nomination Form). Kind Regards

Lee Woodcock

Principal

Parents/Caregivers Please remember when taking photographs and videos of school assemblies and events that they are for your personal use only and CANNOT be uploaded to social media sites such as Facebook or websites such as YouTube. Thank you.

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thornlie Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108

TELEPHONE: (08) 9459 4333

FAX: (08) 9459 0702

e-mail address thornlie.ps@education.wa.edu.au

50th Anniversary 1960—2010

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Term 3

21 Sept School Photos 22 Sept Last day of Term 3

Term 4 09 Oct School Development Day Students do not Attend 10 Oct Students Commence Term 4 12 Oct Science Alive Incursion IEC 13 Oct Science Alive Incursion Mainstream 16 Oct Headspace Workshop Yr 6 17 Oct Assembly: Rm 6 & Italian 20 Oct Perth Zoo Excursion Rm’s 4,5,16 24 Oct Assembly: Room 18 25 Oct Children’s Week Assembly 9.00am 25 Oct Caversham Wildlife Park Excursion Rooms 15,18,19 & 20 26 Oct Interschool Athletics Carnival 26 Oct Art Show 3-4.30pm 31 Oct Assembly: Room 14 01 Nov P&C Meeting 3.15pm

HOLIDAY IDEAS

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

EC1, Rooms 6,8, 16,18,20,

Graduation/Student Councillors Sports and Choir Photos

The Thornlie Dental Therapy Centre will be closed for the October school holidays. The first week of school holidays, in an Emergency Only, please call: Wattle Grove Dental Therapy Centre on 9453 6969 On the second week of the school holidays please call: Queens Park Dental Therapy Centre on 9451 1015. Should an emergency arise outside these times or on a public holiday please contact: The Emergency Service on 9325 3452 Or your local private dentist. Or the Oral Health Centre of WA on 9346 4400 (eligibility criteria apply) The School Dental Service continues to provide free and general preventive dental care for all enrolled students from Pre-primary to Year 11. Thornlie Dental Therapy Centre will re-open on Monday 9 October 2017. Happy Holidays!

Now that it is Spring there are lots of events on in the school holidays. Here are links to some websites for bookings and free activities to do. Along with the Royal Show have a look at AWESOME international Arts Festival for the Bright young Things http://www.awesomearts.com/, Kings Park Festival https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/events/festival, Visit Perth City https://www.visitperthcity.com, Nature Play http://www.natureplaywa.org.au/

Donations of unwanted school

uniforms needed

Early Childhood are in need of second hand size 4 and 6

skorts, shorts, track suit pants and leggings. Parents can leave them in the Front office or deliver to EC2.

DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious activity in an around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as during school holidays. Telephone 1800 177 777 (freecall) or 13 14 44 (WA Police)

As you know, our school has been participating in Woolworths Earn & Learn. The program has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We’re now at the important stage of the program where the Sticker Sheets are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able to get new educational equipment for our school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week, please send in your Woolworths Earn & L:earn Sticker Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they maybe stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!

START OF TERM 4

Seasons for Growth Living with change and loss

FACTION CARNIVAL

After a wet end to Winter, the beginning of Spring brought some fantastic weather our way and you could not have asked for two more perfect days for our Athletics Carnival. On Thursday 14 September we held jumps, throws and long distance runs. Students came from their classes to compete in their events throughout the day. A big thank you to the many parents who volunteered to help out at the jumps and throws events. On Friday 15 September we held the Athletics Carnival and all students from Kindy to Year 6 were involved. The day started with the Factions marching out to their bays. The students were looking fantastic in their faction shirts and hats. . All the students from Years 1—6 competed in a sprint and tabloid events. It was great to see so many parents coming along and supporting their children throughout the day. Again, a big thank you to the parents who helped out at the Carnival on Friday. Another big thank you to the teachers who performed many different jobs throughout the day and worked tirelessly to keep the cheering going and the carnival running to time. Congratulations to all competitors on the day.

Universal Children’s Week is an annual event supported internationally, by the United Nations, and in Australia, by the Children’s Week Council of Australia. Universal Children’s Week is held every October. As it turns out, it is also during our Education Week. The permanent theme for this event in Australia is: ‘A Caring World Shares’. From the 21—29 October, various activities will be held around Australia and around the world. During this week we celebrate cultural diversity. There is also a call to give due regard to the rights, well-being, needs and accomplishments of children here in Australia and all over the world. To celebrate Universal Children’s Week and Education Week at Thornlie Primary School, an Assembly is planned for Wednesday 25 October—Universal Children’s Day, at 9.00am. This Assembly is being organised by Dr Nazareth, and will showcase various musical items by children and for children. For this Assembly, we ask that all students (staff and parents as well if you wish) dress in cultural attire (e.g as a Chinese girl, a Greek boy) or dress in blue to support the efforts of UNICEF (a United Nations organisation that does a lot of work for children)

As this is the last Newsletter for the term, we wish all of our families a restful break and advise that the first day for students in Term 4 is Tuesday 10 October. The Term 4 Planner is included with this newsletter and can be downloaded from our website .

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Thornlie Primary School we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce and related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth which will commence in Term 4. This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks. If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth we would encourage you to talk to him/her about participating in the program. Thornlie Primary School is pleased to be offer this important program through the Chaplaincy Service and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved. If you require further information, please contact the school chaplain, Christine Thomas.

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S WEEK

PLAYGROUP AT HOMESTEAD PARK DOING ‘SAND ART’

EVENT NAME FACTION

Year 1 Champion Boy Jamaal S Churchdown

Year 1 Runner Up Hussain G Camberley

Year 1 Champion Girl Savannah T Churchdown

Year 1 Runner Up Sucaad A Camberley

Year 2 Champion Boy Tandress M Camberley

Year 2 Runner Up Travis W Churchdown

Year 2 Champion Girl Sefunmi A Culross

Year 2 Runner Up Yee L Camberley

Year 3 Champion Boy Leowelen L Culross

Year 3 Runner Up Kopae H Nawid H

Churchdown Churchdown

Year 3 Champion Girl Kestrel D Camberly

Year 3 Runner Up Warisha S Culross

Year 4 Champion Boy Akuhata K Culross

Year 4 Runner Up Lucas M Culross

Year 4 Champion Girl Faareha F Churchdown

Year 4 Runner Up Lian Suan Hung Camberley

Year 5 Champion Boy Caleb M Culross

Harrison V Churchdown

Year 5 Runner Up Emircan K Culross

Year 5 Champion Girl Biak Tha Cin Par Culross

Year 5 Runner Up Maimuna F Churchdown

Year 6 Champion Boy Hussain A Culross

Year 6 Runner Up Zak C Churchdown

Year 6 Champion Girl Tracey-Lee K Culross

Year 6 Runner Up Lyra Jhen A Churchdown

CULROSS 1254

CHURCHDOWN

1058

CAMBERLEY

918

STUDENTS LEAVING IN 2017

CHAPLAINCY CORNER

BUZ (Build Up Zone)

Thornlie Primary School is now a BUZ school! BUZ Life Skills is a proactive, wholesome approach that enables children to develop emotional and social well being.

www.buildupzone.com

The Thornlie Primary School Chaplain is available for a confidential ‘chat’ with students, families and staff from the school community on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Appointments can be made through the school office on 9459 4333, or just drop in to the Cultural Room.

Christine Thomas School Chaplain

If you are aware that your child is leaving our school to continue their education at another primary school in 2018, please advise us. If you are unsure also let us know. Please keep in mind providing this information is not a commitment to leaving the school. If your situation changes and you intend staying on at Thornlie Primary School, simply let us know. Year 7 is the first year of Secondary School in Western Australia. If your child is starting Year 7 in 2018 you need to enrol them in Secondary school now. Visit your local school and apply to enrol as soon as possible. All students are guaranteed a place in their local school.

USEFUL INFORMATION

School Hours: Mondays 8.40—2.30pm

Tues –Fri 8.40am to 3.00pm

Please ensure all students are at school ready to

commence the day at 8.40am and collected at 2.30pm

or 3.00pm when the school siren sounds.

Thornlie Primary School Bank Account

BSB 066 040 Account: 19901172 Commonwealth Bank

Dentist: At Thornlie Primary School Ph: 9459 7540

Early Childhood Centre: 9459 4910

Thornlie Intensive English Centre: 9459 4304

Camp Australia after School Care : 1300 105 343

Message You SMS: Mob 0437 881 842

For School News and School Event Updates please go

to our School Website thornlieps.wa.edu.au

www.buildupzone.com

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Nomination of a candidate for Parent or Community Representative - School Council

Parents / Carers and Community Members are now invited to nominate for membership of the School Council. Nominations close on Friday 27 October 2017.

The Role of School Councils includes but is not limited to:

Establishing and reviewing from time to time, the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy

directions; The planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities and directions; Evaluating the school’s performance in achieving them Formulating codes of conduct for students at the school; Promoting the school in the community;

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please tear off and return to the front office)

NOMINATION FORM 2018

I wish to nominate myself as a candidate for election to the School Council commencing 2018. Full name: _________________________________________________________________________ Declaration of Candidate I nominate myself as a candidate and if elected will accept the responsibility of being a parent / community representative. Signature of candidate: ________________________________________________ Date __________

NB: If we receive more than 3 nominations then a vote may be held.

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Term 4 Parent Calendar 2017

Students commence Term 1 on Wednesday 31 January 2018

T4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 9 Oct School Development Day Students do not Attend

10 Oct Students commence Term 4

11 Oct

12 Oct Science Alive Incusion IEC

13 Oct Science Alive Incursion Mainstream Classes

2 16 Oct Early Close 2.30pm Headspace Workshop Yr 6 1.40-2.30pm

17 Oct Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Assembly: Rm 6 & Italian

18 Oct Newsletter

19 Oct

20 Oct Perth Zoo Excursion Rm’s 4,5,16

3 23 Oct Early Close 2.30pm

24 Oct Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Assembly: Rm 18

25 Oct Children’s Week Assem-bly 9.00am Caversham Wildlife Park Excursion Rm’s 15,18,19 & 20

26 Oct Interschool Athletics Carnival Art Show 3-4.30pm

27 Oct

4 30 Oct Early Close 2.30pm

31 Oct Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Assembly: Rm 14

1 Nov P&C Meeting 3.15pm Newsletter

2 Nov

3 Nov

5 6 Nov Early Close 2.30pm Incursion Rm’s 1,2,3

7 Nov Playgroup 8.40-10.40

8 Nov School Council Meeting 8.30am

9 Nov School Disco (Proposed)

10 Nov

6 13 Nov Early Close 2.30pm

14 Nov Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Assembly: Councillors

15 Nov Newsletter Yr 6 Lynwood IEC Orientation Rm’s 18 & 20

16 Nov

17 Nov Soccer Competition

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20 Nov Early Close 2.30pm

21 Nov Playgroup 8.40-10.40

22 Nov

23 Nov

24 Nov

8 27 Nov Early Close 2.30pm

28 Nov Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Kindy/Pre Primary Parent Information Meeting 2pm

29 Nov P&C Meeting 3.15pm Newsletter

30 Dec

1 Dec Final Day Uniform Shop

9 4 Dec Early Close 2.30pm

5 Dec Playgroup 8.40-10.40

6 Dec Final Assembly/Book Awards

7 Dec Carols Evening 6.30pm Thornlie High School Orientation Day Yr 6 Final Day Breakfast Club

8 Dec Parent Helper Morning Tea 10.30am

IEC PARENT INTERVIEWS

10 11 Dec Early Close 2.30pm

12 Dec Playgroup 8.40-10.40 Year 6 Graduation Day Activities Reports distributed to Students

13 Dec Graduation Assembly 9.00am Newsletter

14 Dec End of Term Reward Day Final day all Students

15 Dec School Development Day Students do not attend