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THE LANDING POST

A Newsletter designed to inform our growing school community of

Anne Hamersley Primary School

CHRISTIAAN MOIR PRINCIPAL

Volume 6—Issue 2

5 March 2021

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Friday 12 March

P&C Subway Lunch Day (orders close 9am 9 March)

Friday 12 March

AHPS girls Dockers cup interschool (Selected Students only)

Thursday 18 March

Assembly Hosted by P6

Friday 19 March

Ride to school day

REMINDER: EARLY CLOSE EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 2.30PM

Dear Parents and Carers, SCHOOL BOARD The School Board election process has been finalised. The School Board plays a pivotal role within the school, enabling parents and members of the community to assist shaping the direction of the school. The Anne Hamersley Primary School, School Board consists of eight members: Mr Dave Donovan Board Chair Mrs Amanda Schiaffini Secretary Mr Christiaan Moir Principal Mr Rob Guy Staff Representative Miss Brooke Lowe Staff Representative Mr Matthew Harvey Parent Representative Mrs Sophie Pearse Parent Representative Mrs Sarah Stutt Parent Representative

The functions of the School Board?

Establishing and reviewing the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions.

Review and endorse the annual school budget. Assist with planning financial arrangements

necessary to fund those objectives, priorities and directions.

Evaluating the school’s performance in achieving those objectives, priorities and directions.

Assist in formulating codes of conduct for students at the school.

Take part in the selection of, but not the appointment of, the school principal or any other member

of the teaching staff if prior approval is given by the Regional Executive Director.

Review the performance of the school and hold one open meeting each year to report to the school community.

In consultation with students, their parents and staff of the school, determine a dress code for

students when they are attending or representing the school.

Approve fees, charges, contributions and items for personal uses (e.g. booklists).

Promote the school in the community.

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PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS – MEET THE TEACHER Thank you to those parents who attended their child’s class information session with the teacher. These sessions were very valuable for parents to gain insight into how their child’s class operates and understand the routines and learning that is taking place. For Parents that were unable to attend the Parent Information Sessions, teachers will provide you with the parent information pack and their contact details. If you did not receive a pack, please contact your child’s teacher. PARENT – TEACHER COMMUNICATION Working together with the parents and community is vital to building a strong, positive school culture. All of the staff are available to meet, and are happy to listen too and discuss any concerns you have in regards to your child’s learning. It is important to remember that your child’s classroom teacher is the first port-of-call to address these concerns. If your child’s classroom teacher is unavailable please contact them using the appropriate platforms to request an appointment. Please remember that email communication does not result in an immediate response; however, a maximum 48-hour acknowledgment receipt will be provided by the teacher. The actual response to an email query may take up to two more days depending upon the request. DOJO Class Dojo will be the classroom teacher’s main platform for communication with parents regarding class information, events and updates. We are currently reviewing our communication policy, once finalised, consent forms will be sent home to parents to sign and return back to the classroom teacher. Parents will then be added to the Class Dojo platform. SICK CHILDREN Students who are unwell should stay home and not attend school, this includes students with upset stomachs. Parents are asked to notify the school regarding their child’s absence.

REMINDERS PLAY EQUIPMENT BEFORE / AFTER SCHOOL Students and parents are reminded that there is no playing on the equipment before school. Once the gates open, students are encouraged to walk directly to class and wait for the teacher to open the doors. Parents of Pre Primary and Kindergarten children are asked to watch their non-school age children closely as they have in the past used equipment that has been set up for particular activities. Students are able to use the play equipment after school providing parents are supervising as we do not have staff on duty at the end of the school day.

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COVID INFORMATION A reminder to parents and families that you are able to enter school grounds and welcome into your child’s classroom. Please ensure you are adhering to the following guidelines: Physical distancing measures still apply, including one adult per two square metres and maintaining 1.5 metres between

adults, where possible. Good hygiene practices should be maintained. Please do not attend school if you are unwell. PARKING When dropping off and collecting your children please refrain from parking on our neighbours verges, driveways and lawns and obstructing their exit and entries to their properties. I also ask that you do not park in the ACROD bays, these are to support people in need and who hold a permit. Parking is not permitted at any time on a footpath. Footpaths are considered any area which is intended to be used for the safe passage of pedestrians, including those requiring wheelchairs or parents with prams. To ensure the safety of our students and all pedestrians, we ask you to: Always be aware of children – both yours and others. Plan your trip so you arrive with time to spare in case you have to a walk a distance. Be aware of any speed and/or parking restrictions and adhere to them. Drive and park responsibly. Avoid leaving your vehicle for long periods of time. Slow down and be courteous. Utilise the parking bays on the opposite side of the oval. To ensure a safe drop off and pick up, always endeavour to park a vehicle so children can enter or exit at the kerb and ensure your vehicle is facing the same way as the direction of traffic flow. The City of Swan enforces parking restrictions around schools and has a dedicated annual program. Our School Parking program commences in Term 1 each year and the City endeavours to educate drivers prior to enforcement action. Officers will patrol schools, take photographs of vehicles parked incorrectly and infringement notices are then issued to the registered vehicle owner. If you have concerns regarding parking, please contact the City of Swan on 92679267. CHRISTIAAN MOIR PRINCIPAL

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ABSENCES, LATE TO SCHOOL AND VACATIONS

Students who are late to school, arriving after 8:40am, must report to the Administration Office to receive a late note stating the

reasons for lateness. The late notes are handed to their class teacher after leaving the front office as a record. If your child is

unwell, please contact the school office on the day to inform the school about the student absence. The school can also be

informed by means of an email or SMS, before the start of the school day. If the school has not been notified by phone, email or

SMS an absence note has to be provided when the student returns to school.

School email: annehamersley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

SMS: 0438 914 065 Phone: (08) 9297 7000 (8.30am - 3.30pm)

DEPUTIES DESK

MR GUY AND MRS BELL

NEW APP RELEASE AND SCHOOL WEBSITE

Thank you to the great number of parents and caregivers who have downloaded the new App.

All parents and caregivers are strongly encouraged to download the new Updat-Ed App. During the current climate we

find ourselves in, quick and easy accessible information to our school community is of utmost importance. The new

version of the App will ensure you are kept informed and will assist you in accessing a wide range of information through

easy links provided to our school community. Follow a few simple steps to get you going! If you have previously down-

loaded the App, you will have to delete and download the LATEST VERSION OF THE UPDAT-ED APP

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In Kindy we have been exercising our fingers, hands and arms to help

us write letter patterns. These patterns will help us to write letters and

numbers!

Some examples of activities include:

Rolling playdoh, using cookie cutters and rolling pins

Using tongs and tweezers

Building with Lego and Mobilo

Climbing and pulling ourselves up

Zones of Regulation

This year, we will be teaching the Zones of Regulation.

Self-regulation can go by many names such as, self-control,

self-management and impulse control. It helps children identify the

emotions they are feeling and develop skills to help them process

these emotions.

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TERM 1—WEEK 4 AND 5 HONOUR CERTIFICATE WINNERS

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Amelie Scriva Blake Schmidt Emily Lewis Fletcher Kerr

Jack Thompson Tyler Spinks Allegra Piccoli Anton Mackenzie

Ashton Baker Charlotte Girling Jaxon Salisbury Kenzie Donovan

Kye Richardson Ngamaru Raerino-Bell Noah Baptiste Olivia Bandy

Ruby Easton Tyler Keeler Chelsea Westlake Darcy Piccoli

Georgia Svirac Leon Bropho Adrian Bester Chloe Dean

Deshna Vengur Prabhakar James O’Brien Madison Kirton Olivia Amato

Brock McKay Tellan McDonough Anastasia Husk Lucas Mason

Ethan Wyatt Isabella Gaden

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Thank you for attending the 2021 AGM we look forward to working together over this coming year.

EASTER RAFFLE 2021

It’s that time of the year again, we are collecting items for the Easter raffle!

We are asking for donations of anything chocolate, as well as sweets, crafts, cellophane,

ribbons and baskets.

If you would like to contribute, please drop any items to the front office.

Raffle books will be coming to your children’s class to take home very soon!

We would love your help wrapping the prizes! This will take place the week of the raffle,

stay tuned on our Facebook page or drop us a message for more information.

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P & C Committee

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President - Nicole Amato

Vice President - Sophie Pearse

Treasurer – Rachel Olliver

Secretary - Hannah Whitchurch

Executives – Jen Phillips, Lovinia Mcdonnell , Tina Grace.

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SUBWAY—FRIDAY 12 MARCH

Subway order forms have all been sent out. Save yourself making lunches that day

and order a tasty Subway for the kids!

Orders due back no later then 9:00am Tuesday 9th March. No late orders accepted.

$1 for a full Icy pole and 50cents for a half, juice boxes $1.

Available for purchase at the canteen at lunchtime on Fridays.

Kindy and Pre Primary classes will have their orders delivered to the classrooms.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Many hands make light work. We would love to have some new faces join our P&C this year, become an Awesome P&C volunteer, have a laugh, make some friends and lets fundraise for our kids, Ask us if you see us or drop us a message and we would be

happy to reply!

To stay up to date with events and requests for volunteers or to contact us at any time, please visit and like

our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Anne-Hamersley-Primary-School-PC-Association-Inc-

1558093001148025/ or send us an email at AHPS_pandc@hotmail.com

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TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING DISASTER RECOVERY SEMINAR

Severe fires can be frightening and distressing experiences for children, teenagers and adults and when natural disasters happen on a large scale is can be common for children of all ages and stages of development to become distressed. Sometimes our own emotional experiences can be complicated by worrying about how our children are coping, what their reactions mean, how serious they are, and how to manage emotions and behaviours effectively. This free two-hour seminar will help you understand your child’s emotional responses and provide take-home strategies about how to best support your

child. To register now please click here.

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