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Faction Athletics
Yakamia Primary School
Newsletter
Volume 16
1 November2013
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: [email protected]
Faction Athletics Carnival Results
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The Junior Shield was
won by Green Faction—
the first time in 11 years!
Champions and Runner-Ups
Year 4 Girls Champion Larni-Mae Ramsell
Year 4 Girls R/Up Champion Indi Troughton
Year 4 Boys Champion Lincoln Hird
Year 4 Boys R/Up Champion Liam Buss
Year 5 Girls Champion Rebecca van der Meulen
Year 5 Girls R/Up Champion Jenaya Colbung
Year 5 Boys Champion Harrison Hordacre
Year 5 Boys R/Up Champion Connor Lazar
Year 6 Girls Champion Georgia Crosby
Year 6 Girls R/Up Champion Dimitti Jones-Thorne
Year 6 Boys Champion Henrick Alforque
Year 6 Boys R/Up Champion Henry Alforque
Year 7 Girls Champion Aleesha Narkle
Year 7 Girls R/Up Champion Kelly Mokrzycki
Year 7 Boys Champion Shane Buss
Year 7 Boys R/Up Champion Elijah Krakouer
Shield Results—Junior Carnival
1st Green 222
2nd Red 302
3rd Gold 301
4th Blue 285
Shield Results –Senior Carnival
1st Blue 515
2nd Red 486
3rd Green 417
4th Gold 369
From the Deputy Principal’s Desk
Page 3 Yakamia Primary School
Assembly
A big thank you to Mrs Spurgeon and her Year 1
class for presenting the last assembly. It was an
excellent display of talent!
Next Friday’s assembly will be hosted by Mrs
Donaldson’s Year 2’s from Room 32. we look
forward to all family and friends attending.
K—PP Yakamia Book Lovers Club
This is a fantastic new initiative generously
funded by Communities for Children. Each month
parents, pre kindy children and teachers meet
over a cup of tea and cake to discuss and
participate in learning activities around a picture
book. After a very convivial session we discuss
our new book and parents and children take home
a grab bag of great activities to try at home. So
far we have discussed Jackie French’s Diary of a
Wombat, Julia Donaldson’s Room on a Broom and
Nick Bland’s Runaway Hug.
Parents are also issued with a booklovers card
that allows them to purchase the books at a
greatly discounted price from Paperbark Book
Store. Thank you to Miss Raelene Scott for
initiating, organising and putting together the
activity packs. This is a great school—community
partnership. If you are interested and have a pre
kindy child please contact Miss Scott or Mrs
Height on 9841 7533.
Year Six Writing History
This term Room 14 Yr 6 students have been
involved in an exciting community History /
Literacy project with the aim of connecting them
to their place in our history rich community -
Albany.
Over the term our students will engage in three
one hour interactive teaching / learning sessions
with Albany author Dianne Wolfer and Sue
Smith, the Local Historian Coordinator of the
Albany Library History Collection. Parents have
also been invited to participate.
The theme of the project is A Journey through
the Past using Snapshots of Albany. Students
visited the Albany Library and Di and Sue have
made reciprocal visits to the school introducing
students to historical photos of Albany events and
places and showing them how to use the photos to
write an historical narrative.
The project will conclude at the Albany Library at
5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 November with a
launch ceremony where students will present
their written narratives to the public. All are
welcome to the launch. Ultimately student work,
with videos, will be posted onto the Albany City
Library website, Di Wolfer’s Blog and archived at
Yakamia Primary School library. Many thanks to
Mr Mackenzie (Class Teacher), Mr Kosovich
(Librarian), Sue Smith and Di Wolfer for making
this project so interesting and dynamic. Well done
to all.
Student Historical Narrative So Far
Back From War
I could hear the cries of joy as our boat neared
land. I, John Campbell Ross had survived the
First World War and was to be reunited with my
wife Grace and two children Amy and Maxwell. I
could see them waving like mad at me. I was so
excited to see them. But, I felt so bad, seeing
Edward’s wife and son looking at the boat, trying
to find him. Unfortunately, Edward died rescuing
another. I gave them a meaningful look and
mouthed ‘so sorry’ to them. They saw me and
started slowly walking back to their house, both
shaking, as if it were freezing cold. To be
continued…..
This is just a small excerpt of Mia Shephard’s
historical narrative. It gets better!
Yvonne HeightYvonne HeightYvonne HeightYvonne Height
Deputy Principal
Book Fairs…Two For One.
Dear Yakamia Primary School Families,
Our “Huge LIBRARY Book Fair” is on once again but the difference is …
when you buy one book you get another book free to the same value. For example if you buy
1 book for $15, you can then choose one or more additional books up to the value of $15 for
free.
This Book Fair is a reward for the highly successful Book Fair we operated early in the year
and, although no actual money is raised for the Library, it is extremely good value for
students and parents.
If you are thinking of rewarding your children for their effort at school, or at home, or even
thinking ahead for Christmas then this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase fiction and
non fiction literature at greatly reduced prices.
Dates: Thursday 7 November – Tuesday 12 November.
Times: 8:25 - 8:50 and 12:30 – 1:15 each day and for a short time
at the end of the school day.
Please remember that the first two days are for viewing only (Thursday and Friday) – this
will be arranged at school, and the last 2 days are for buying (Monday and Tuesday) – we
pack up the Book Fair at the end of Tuesday (12 November).
We’re looking forward to seeing ’YOU’ at the Library Book Fair.
“Our Book Fairs connect students to books they want to read.”
Thank you for encouraging your child to read. We appreciate your
support and look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair.
Would you like the newsletter emailed to you?
Send an email to
[email protected] or drop into the
office and we will add you to the email list.
SCHOOL BANKING EVERY SCHOOL BANKING EVERY SCHOOL BANKING EVERY SCHOOL BANKING EVERY THURSDAYTHURSDAYTHURSDAYTHURSDAY IN THE HALL IN THE HALL IN THE HALL IN THE HALL
8.30 – 8.50am
Book Fair
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Wakakirri National Film Competition
Congratulations to:
Jazmin Maher Hanna Seaman
Tom Rudolewicz Brody Cronin
Ebony Lily Ray Chloe Fleer
Lilly Rose Hill and Mr McLean
who came 3rd in the overall primary school
division of the Wakakirri National film
competition.
The film was called "Cake." Cake was the
signature theme and had to be shown in the film
in some shape or form.
This is the fourth time Yakamia has had a place
in this competition!
There will be a viewing of the film at the next
assembly.
Congratulations!!!
Page 5 Yakamia Primary School
Year 7 Scoliosis Information
Pamphlets on scoliosis are being sent home soon
and parents are asked to read them both and seek
assistance from a health professional if there are
any concerns .
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved
sideways. It is more common in girls but boys can
also have this condition. It becomes noticeable in
early adolescence (9-13years) and parents are
asked to follow directions in the pamphlet to check
their child for this condition. If you find any of the
signs listed, get a re-check from your family
doctor, as treatment may be required.
Karen Johnston, School Nurse
Ph9842 7564
VacSwim
Enrolments are now open for the 2013-2014
VacSwim Programs. Enrolments are online at
det.wa.edu.au /swimming. The brochures with the
information are being sent home with this
newsletter.
Road Safety Awareness
Please remember to obey all the traffic rules and
road signage when driving at all times. This is
especially important around school zones. The
local traffic police have been targeting our school
in the last few weeks and have asked us to
remind you not to turn into the top car park when
coming down Beaufort Road from North Road.
You need to continue on to the end of Beaufort
Road and turn around in the school car park or at
the end of the road to make the turn. They would
also like to remind everyone to actually stop at
the stop sign at the end of Edwards Street, not
coaster over if no cars are coming. The penalty for
disobeying the above is $150 and 3 demerit
points.
For Sale by Tender—2 x Seatainers
Situated on the school oval. Tender information
from the Registrar, phone 9841 7533. Tenders
close Friday, 22 November at 3.30pm. Highest or
any tender not necessarily accepted.
Important News
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Honour Certificate Winners—25 October 2013
Room Name Room Name
11 Sascha Glass
Telika O’Connell
24 Dylan Master
Cody Lovejoy
12 Billi Carbonell
Byron Smith
25 Mitchell Manera
Kate Hallett
13 Clayton Horton
Tegan Smith
26 Peter Winkcup
14 Henry Alforque Andre Cajayon
Rochel Freeman-Ferguson
32 Kyla Platt
Dylan Van Dongen
15 Jared Hayes
Kayden McDonald
33 Brodie Armstrong
Emily Oreo
16 Jazmin Maher
Eloise Carbonell
34 Jackson Bunbury
21 Paige Narkle
Billy Young
35 Zohar Amigo
Ryan Ellett
22 Jarrah Gardiner
Emily Wiggins
41 Lucas Page
Gabby Allen
23 Bella Narkle
Sharni Ralston
Attendance
Term 4 is a busy term for both the school and for families. It is important to know that even though it is a
busy time students still need to be regularly attending school. To highlight the importance of regular at-
tendance we include the following information.
Missing school adds up;
• if a child misses an average of five days a term (Years 1 to 10), they miss out on approximately one
year of school
• if a child misses one day a week of school (from Years 1 to 10), they will miss almost two years of
school
• if a child misses 1.5 days a week of school (from Years 1 to 10), they will miss almost three years
of school
• if a child misses two days a week of school (from Years 1 to 10), they will miss almost four years of
school
• if a child misses three days a week of school (from Years 1 to 10), they will miss almost six years of
school
• if a child misses five weeks a term (Years 1 to 10), they miss almost five years of school
Based on these statistics I’m sure that parents can see the massive effect this degree of absenteeism
would have on student learning.
CLIMBING DOME
Some Yakamia PS families may be familiar with a
climbing dome which was salvaged from the school prior
to the old school being demolished (if it hadn't been
removed at the time it would have been scrapped with
the rest of the building material), Tanya Russ has been
kindly storing it in her yard since. The intention was
that the dome would be reinstalled, however it has
sustained rust damage and has been deemed unsuitable
for a school setting. In September the P&C passed a
motion to donate the Dome to Albany City Kart Club who
expressed an interest in it. The P&C have discussed
allocating funds in early 2014 to replace the dome with
some other climbing/playground equipment, with a
senior school focus.
YEAR 7 GRADUATION
Volunteers are needed to assist in setting up/packing up
for the Afternoon Tea which will be held after the Year 7
Graduation on Wednesday 18 December at 1:30pm.
Volunteers should arrive at the canteen at 12pm on the
day. Please contact Nyree Mackenzie to register your
interest 0488 716 257 or [email protected]
We also need volunteers to bring a plate of food for this
event. Traditionally parents/carers of Year 6 students
provide the food. Please deliver your goodies to the
canteen on the morning of Graduation.
SCHOOL BANKING
A helper is needed for the Thursday morning School
Banking Program. Please contact Jenny Bristow if you
can help or for more details 0438 917 091
DISCO
Thank you to all the parents and careers who
volunteered to supervise at the Halloween Disco this
week and congratulations to the kids for making it a
great night.
Special thanks to YPS councillors and Julie, Michelle,
Louise, Kris, Jenny, Raylene, Steve, York Street IGA and
Albany Scaffold Hire. A big thank you to Margaretha
Lachlann and family for supplying the disco ball, sound
equipment and lights for the Disco.
P&C SUNDOWNER
Tuesday 3 December 2013, from 5pm, Three Anchors
Café, Middleton Beach
This will be the final P&C event for the year. It would be
great to see past, present and future members there
supporting our school.
A brief agenda may run, if you have any thing to add
please contact Nyree Mackenzie on 0488 716 257 or
JUNIOR SPORTS DAY
Thank you to Michael from Coffee-To-Go who came to our
junior sports day this week. Michael was kind enough to
donate a portion of his profits from the day to P&C,
thanks Michael!
Huge thanks also to Ross and team for a fantastic day - a
huge amount of planning and work goes into these sports
days and he did a wonderful job. Just a quick reminder:
its not a given that P&C offer a morning tea/lunch stall
on these kind of days - its all volunteer dependant! If you
would like to be more involved in P&C, please do so - the
more the merrier!
LOST PROPERTY & SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
The box in the hall is overflowing with lost property -
please check it regularly.
Any uncollected/unlabelled items will be donated to
charity or may be sold in second hand uniform shop in
the new year.
MULTI PURPOSE SHED
You may have noticed we have a brand new 3 door shed
at school (near the basketball court and staff car park).
A huge thank you to Anthony Probert & business partner
Tim Trouchet from SOUTH COAST SHEDS for
construction of the shed over the holidays and for being
incredibly generous by offering us a great deal on the
price.
P&C are very proud to have supported this school
initiative.
CANTEEN
If you have any Canteen menu suggestions please pop
into the canteen and see Charmaine.
If your child has a food allergy, please notify front
administration and canteen staff.
Charmaine is always looking for canteen helpers, please
consider volunteering 1 hour of your time to assist the
girls - it would be much appreciated.
HitNitz46
HitNitz46 products are now available for purchase at
YPS front Administration.
- Once off lotion is $19.95/bottle
- Daily Control Spray $19.95/bottle
Community News
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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.
2013 Albany Spring Garden Festival—
Fundraiser for the Albany Hospice
From Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 November their
will be open gardens around Albany, $5 entry per
garden, donated to the Albany Hospice. For
information on these please call in to the school
office for a brochure.
Albany Summer School
The brochures for next year are now out and
there is a wide variety of courses being run for all
ages including some just for children. It is run
from the 6-17 January 2014, at St Joseph’s
College in Martin Road, Spencer Park. Brochures
available on request or may be picked up from
your local library. Write to PO Box 5146, Albany,
6332 or email:
Phone: 0438 415 006 or fax 9841 5006
Albany Agriculture Show 8-9 November
Children 16 and under are FREE when
accompanied by a paying adult. Competition
entries are still open for most sections, Juniors
included. Details on the web site:
www.albanyshow.org.au
YMCA Outside School Hours Care
Expression of interest forms were sent home with
the last newsletter. If you are interested in your
child attending an after school care program and
have not yet returned your form please do so.
They are in need of more numbers before they can
run the program. Contact the school office if you
have misplaced or need another form.
Sense-Place-Stories Animation Workshop
What is your dreaming? Hear about Aboriginal
Dreamtime for this country. Storyboard ideas,
collaborate, animate.
When: From 12 noon until 3pm over two days -
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November 2013
For ages: 9 - 13 yrs
Venue: Co-op Room, WA Museum Albany
Cost: $20 For bookings or more info contact Mel
on 0439 495 954 or [email protected]. scope
workshops are proudly brought to the young
people of Albany by the Great Southern Factor
Incorporated sense-place-stories workshop is
Saver Plus
Would $500 help you pay for school uniforms,
books or a laptop? Match savings for school costs,
dollar for dollar, through Saver Plus.
You may be eligible if you have:
• A Health care or a Pensioner Concession Card
• A child at school or starting next year
• Some regular income from work (you or your
partner)
To find out more, phone or SMS your name and
postcode to 1300 610 355 or email
Saver Plus is funded by ANZ and the Australian
Government.