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think of coding is simply
as a computer language.
Our children will need
this in the future as
technology becomes
more prevalent across
society. Finally, STEM is
a national and state
government priority to
see Science, Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics as focus
areas for schools. This
again is due to a changing
economy and digital
future, with ICT and
coding being important.
Sometimes we see
STE(A)M with A for the
Arts, as ICT can be used
there, which is something
for us to consider as well.
I recently received some
good news from the
Department of Education,
with $50,000 now
allocated for the
promised ‘Nature Play’
area for the early
childhood area. Originally
this was promised to the
P&C, so parents, teachers
and children will all have
the opportunity to design
and suggest things they
would like. Stay tuned for
more information as the
term goes on.
Jason Shapcott
Principal
Welcome back everyone
to Term 3 for 2017.
As usual, we have a
number of whole school
events planned for Term
3 that should be very
exciting and provide some
fantastic curriculum
opportunities for our
students.
The Caralee Choir
traditionally performs at
Crown Perth, and I know
Ms Longley is already
preparing our choir
students for that
performance.
Term 3 also sees Book
Week and the parade
happen in Week 5, but
this year we have timed it
to coincide with the
Family Picnic Day. This
is so parents can enjoy the
parade and picnic on one
day.
Later in the term we will
have the Athletics
Carnival, as well as
Swimming Lessons in
Weeks 9 & 10. We are
happy to negotiate a
payment plan, if necessary,
to ensure that everyone
has the chance to
participate in swimming
lessons that could
potentially save your
child’s life in the water.
I would like to welcome
Ms Roisin McMahon to
staff for the rest of the
year. Ms McMahon is
taking D1, whilst Ms Wain
works with teachers and
children to teach ‘coding’,
which is part of the new
Digital Technologies
Curriculum. As previously
mentioned, our P&C raised
the money for Caralee
teachers to receive
specialist training in this
new area which will see
our school retain this
expertise within our staff.
There are a number of
terms related to
technology parents may
see in the media relating to
schools at the moment.
ICT (or Information
Communication
Technologies) has been
around for a while now,
and traditionally sees
students using computers
to type stories or create
presentations. It is
expected students can use
ICT, if appropriate, to
enhance learning across
the traditional subjects.
Digital Technologies, as
outlined in the Western
Australian Curriculum
(WAC), focuses on
creating and designing ICT
solutions using tools such
as Coding. One way to
Principal
26th July 2017 Newsletter 10
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Please remember NO
NUTS or nut products.
Wed, 9th Aug
Assembly (B4)
Wed, 16th Aug
Book Week Parade
Wed, 16th Aug
Family Picnic Day
Thu, 17th Aug
Interschool Cross
Country
Fri, 18th Aug
Class Reward Day
Wed, 23rd Aug
Assembly (A1 & A4)
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Term 3 Activities
Welcome Ms McMahon
Digital Technology
REMINDER: Children are not
permitted to play on playground
equipment before/after school as
there will be no duty staff.
CAPORN YOUNG sponsoring CCS by supplying paper for their newsletters
This term, the Fremantle LDC has implemented a special
reading program for low
confidence readers
called “Story Dogs”.
Each Tuesday morning,
Mrs Lynley Black, and
her dog, Lucy, will be
visiting C Block to help
children with their
reading.
Lucy wears a special
coat that identifies her
as a working dog, and
we ask that all parents
and children respect
and understand not to
approach her whilst she is on duty
(unless invited).
Want to know more?
Search or click below:
ABC News 10 Mar 2017:
Story Dogs help Perth chil-
dren
Newsletter 10
TIP # 35 Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.
TIP # 36 Turn off the water while washing your hair in the basin and save up to 150 gallons a month.
R ECEI VE N EW SLET T ER S V I A E MA I L : S UBS CR I BE N OW
Our fundraising committee has been doing wonderful things, and our two latest fundraisers have been very successful!
Lapathon Raised $4,000
Congratulations to everyone in getting their donations in, and a special mention to our top money raisers
Aiden Gallaugher
Kyle Benson
Rafael De Pelseneer
Makayla Ricetti
Nathaniel Ricetti Also special thanks to Betts, Kmart and Armando Sport for their kind donations towards the main prizes and raffle prizes drawn out at this weeks assembly.
Limited Editions Tea Towel
Profit $922
Those who purchased the Limited Edition School Tea Towels would have now received and seen the creative self portraits done by the students and staff. A wonderful keepsake to have creating lasting memories.
NOTE: There are only six Tea Towels still available at the Front Office — be quick if you wish to grab one more!!!!
Our Canteen has a new Facebook page!!
Please “like” and follow to stay up to date with all the latest Canteen information.
https://www.facebook.com/CaraleeSchoolCanteen/
Contact us via email @
Ask Questions Be Involved
Starting on Wednesday 26th July, anyone from the School community – staff, parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends – who shop at Woolworths, can collect stickers for your children, and help the school earn equipment and resources.
Earn one sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths.
Complete Sticker Sheets (available in store).
Runs from 26 July 2017 to 19 September 2017.
Drop Sticker Sheet with completed details in the box provided at the Front Admin Office.
Find out more at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn
https://www.facebook.com/caralee.p.and.c.2016/
COMPETITION WINNERS!!!
Congratulations to CALLUM MACNAMARA
whose entry was voted most popular through
the recent “Name the Canteen” competition
run on-line through the P&C Facebook.
Callum’s winning entry has won a fidget
spinner for each child in his class (C1), as
well as earning them extra play time.
W E ’R E ON T H E WEB : WW W . CA R A LEE CS . WA . ED U . AU
Newsletter 10
In music, the upper school students have begun their 'Ukulele Hero' unit. They are learning to read the notes on the musical staff & play the corresponding notes on the uke, whilst rocking out to 'Best Day of My Life'.
The middle school kids are applying their knowledge of rhythm & notes to play the sweetest sounding instrument in the music room - the recorder! Our classroom has turned into a Dojo as the children work through from white belt to black belt in 'Recorder Karate'.
Students in Years 1 & 2 have been learning all about our notes ‘so, mi & la’ with songs like ‘Bumblebee, Lemonade & Cobbler Cobbler’. Kids, can you teach these games to your family?
In Week 7 of this term (on Tuesday, the 29th of August), the Caralee Choir will be performing at Crown Theatre!
Rehearsals have already begun, and the Choir students have been working very hard to prepare for this event.
The Western Australian Government Schools Music Society (WAGSMS) concert at Crown will commence from 7pm with tickets for family and friends sold via the Ticketmaster website.
If you would like to come along & support our Choir, please purchase a ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment through Schools Make Music at www.ticketmaster.com.au.
Information notes & permission slips for this concert to follow later this week.
D3 role play
In drama this term, the Caralee kids are transforming into a bunch of unruly, dramatic & enthusiastic pirates! This week, we have been looking at ‘characterisation’ and ‘role’ by inventing our own pirate characters & creating improvised scenes on the pirate ship.
Music Miss Longley
Drama Miss Longley
Choir Miss Longley
Year 6 Fundraiser 5 cent Challenge
Congratulations to B4 who won the 5c
Challenge by collecting the largest amount
in the school.
B4 will now be presented with a Pizza Party
Surprise.
Total funds raised in support of the Year 6
Camp is $540. Thanks for your support!
* FOUND *
A ladies dress ring / engagement ring /
eternity ring was found at a play ground
in Willagee WA 6156 at Winnacott Re-
serve Corner Bawdan Street and Win-
nacott Street near Caralee Community School, Melville SHS and Fremantle Lan-
guage Development Centre.
Ring is now with the Palmyra Police
Station, waiting for it's owner to claim it
by a description.
Please share if you know of anyone who
has lost their ring or had jewellery stolen.
Winthrop Gardens
SUPA IGA visits
Caralee
Thank you once again to store owner,
Mr Jack Keeley, and daughter Jacquie,
who recently visited CCS to present the
school with a cheque for $85.80.
This is part of Winthrop Gardens SUPA
IGA’s commitment to our school as part
of their School Benefits Program, which
so far has seen over $3,500 donated to
Caralee. It’s easy to become a member of
the program (where 1% of all purchases
are donated back to our school).
Sign up in store or go online at http://
www.winthropsupermarket.com.au/
rewards-sign-up
