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NEWSLETTER

7 Aug 2017

Dear Parents, Guardians, Community Members, Staff and Students,

On Monday evening we had our School Council and our P&C Meetings and I would like to thank everyone who attended on this cold, winter evening. We had some successful meetings and at the School Council, the Strategic Plan and an updated School Dress Code (Uniform Policy) were endorsed. These documents will be published on the School Website shortly, following the completion of procedural processes.

The P&C Meeting went well also and I thank the Uniform and Canteen Committee for the implementation of QuickCliq to improve service delivery to our school community. The school also submitted a funding request to renovate our school library and we look forward to working together with the P&C on this initiative.

You may have noticed that there have been some upgrades to furniture around the school and there will be more to come, as the year progresses. I look forward to grounds improvements; one of these are the courts that will be completed in the warmer weather. The school is also investigating other buildings and grounds upgrades.

Last Friday we completed the School Census; we have 507 students enrolled. Part of this Census is the National Collection of Consistent Data, where we note teaching and learning adjustments that are made for children with disabilities or learning difficulties, including Cognitive, Physical, Sensory as well as Social and Emotional areas.

You may have been listening or reading in the news about NAPLAN results; when we have this information, the individual student reports will be sent home.

On another note, we will be sending home our Semester Two Payment Requests for Excursions and Voluntary Contributions. The Voluntary Contributions funds are used for various learning areas which were outlined on the Contributions and Charges for 2017 information that was sent home to you in December last year. Thank you to families who have paid their Semester One payments. I would also like to clarify that the P&C have a separate payment that was requested at the beginning of the year.

Regarding Interm Swimming, which is starting in Week 7, late last week we sent home three swimming forms; the information form, the separate payment form, and also the Interm Swim-ming Enrolment Form, the latter two forms need to be returned by the Monday, August 14. Thank you for your assistance. Have a great couple of weeks.

Anne Christodulou Principal

A: Westall Terrace, Leeming, WA 6149 W: www.westleeming.wa.edu.au P: 92666000

0438 942 201

DIARY DATES Aug 8, Tue Choir rehearsal at Churchlands

Aug 9, Wed PEAC testing

Aug 11, Fri Assembly Pre-Primary (Coffee van on site)

Aug 15, Tue Year 5 excursion

Aug 16, Wed Interschool Cross Country Kings Park excursion - J2, J3 & J4

Aug 18, Fri Government House - Yr 6 Recital night

Aug 21, Mon Kings Park - M4 & S4

INTERESTING DATES Aug 12 International Youth Day

Aug 12-20 National Science Week

END OF DAY PICK-UP Parents, please make sure your child/ren understand the home-time arrangements that apply to your family. For instance whether they are to walk or ride home, go home with a friend, are being collected by a family member or friend etc.

We request that you instruct your child/ren to go to the Front Office in the event that they are expecting you but are unable to find you. By making sure your child/ren know to wait at the Front Office, we will avoid confusion and distress for all.

REMINDER: Our next newsletter will be out on Monday, August 21. Please email any notices to

wlpsnews@gmail.com by Friday Aug 18, 12 noon.

ARE YOU MOVING IN 2017? To help with our planning, it would be appreciated if parents could advise us if your child will not be at WLPS in 2018. Obviously, we know our Year 6s will be leaving, but if there are any children from Kindergarten - Year 5 who will be moving on, please let us know in writing at your earliest opportunity .

UPDATING SCHOOL RECORDS It is vitally important that we have up to date contact information for your child. If you have changed your address, phone numbers or emergency contact person, please contact the school office.

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MUSIC NOTES 1. Choir students are reminded to be at school at 8am on Tuesday, August 8. The bus leaves at 8.15am.

2. MASSED CHOIR FESTIVAL TICKET SALES: A note went home last week about the online ticket sales which begin at 10am Monday, August 7. If you didn’t get a form, go to http://tickets.perthconcerthall.com.au/single/SYOS.aspx?p=9910&promo=2015

All tickets are $25.00 and it is for Choir Number 1, Wednes-day, September 13. The above link will take you directly to the “Select Your Own Seat” page and you can book as many tickets as you like. Your choir child DOES NOT need a ticket. No money is being taken by the school for this concert. There are limited seats so book early. You can also book tickets through Ticketmaster or Perth Concert Hall websites. All have booking fees.

3. RECITAL NIGHT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 6.30pm start time at the Performing Arts Centre, Leeming Senior High School. An information sheet has been sent home with all of the details. PLEASE READ IT!! All students from Years 3 to 6, who are learning an instrument at this school, as well as band and string ensemble members, will be performing. Please contact me if your child can’t make it.

4. BAND: Change of time for this week only: Thursday, August 10, at 8.30am, not Tuesday, due to the choir rehearsal at Churchlands SHS on the Tuesday.

5. THANK YOU to the parents who have volunteered to help with the setup for the Recital Night. A few more helping hands would be appreciated to make it easy for all.

Looking forward to some wonderful music making this term!

Rosemary Mathie Music Specialist

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COMMUNICATION AVENUES AT WEST LEEMING SMS 0438 942 201—to advise the school if your child will be absent from school and the reason for the absence.

School Email: Westleeming.PS@education.wa.edu.au

School Website: http://www.westleeming.wa.edu.au/

School Stream App—To install the app, just search for School Stream in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download and install; then search for our school. Go to https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/ for more detailed Instructions. If you don’t have access to a smartphone, you can access the app on your pc or laptop at this link: https://westleeming.myschoolstream.net/?style=embed

PEAC is the Primary Extension and Challenge program which provides part time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6. The program offers a range of courses that provide the most able students with opportunities for extension and enrichment work that is intellectually challenging.

All students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program.

Students who are performing well at school are possible candidates for the program. There are some students in Year 4 whose potential is not so easily recognized. There may be students who are underachieving at school and there are some students who demonstrate certain skills and abilities more at home than at school. Together, we can ensure that all students who have the potential for high academic performance are identified.

Testing at West Leeming Primary School will occur on Wednesday, August 9 2017.

The test will measure the student’s ability to recognise patterns and to predict with speed and accuracy, as well as measure each child’s ability to apply their knowledge and learning.

The scores from the test will be used in the selection of students for PEAC courses and extension programs during 2017 to 2018.

Doreen Stewart

PEAC Co-coordinator 2017

SCHOOL PHOTOS Following our recent school photography by Kapture, you can now view and order any sports and / or special photos taken on the day.

When visiting www.kapture.com.au/event.asp you will need to enter our school code under the Sports & Event tab to access the gallery; Code: TRVGYR

BOOK WEEK: AUGUST 19 - 26 This year West Leeming is holding two exciting events to celebrate Children's Book Week.

The first is "Star Reader", which all children from Years 1 to 6 should have brought home on Wednesday. Your child's goal should be challenging, but still attainable, and the aim is to encourage children to read a variety of texts. Certificates for those children who achieve their goal will be presented on Friday, August 25, at S4's class Assembly.

The second is a "Book Week Parade", where children from Kindy to Year 6 are encouraged to dress up as a character from a book. The Children's Book Week theme is "Escape to Everywhere", so the children may like to base the costume around that, dress up as their favourite character or a char-acter from their favourite picture book/novel. Please note that dress ups should be based on characters from books and not movies and that this is not a free dress day. If your child chooses not to participate, they must wear their school uniform. The parade will take place in the Undercover Area on Wednesday, August 23 at 9am .

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The first 5 runners from each event in year 4-6 will now represent WLPS in the inter-school Cross Country which will be held at Piney Lakes on Wednesday, August 16. More information to follow.

Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6

1st Girls Alice L. Olivia P. Ashlyn D. Makayla P. Kate A. Bree R.

Boys Andrew F. Lincoln T. Angus M. Adam H. Ewan M. Declan B.

2nd Girls Makayla H. Brooke P. Jorja M. Natasha M. Chloe Y. Jayde H.

Boys Jayce S. Alex S. Aaron P. Harry L. Brendan H. Lachlan M.

3rd Girls Louisa G. Chelsea M. Sydney F. Portia L. Brooke T. Anna L.

Boys Luis N. Callum C. Rohan S. Tyde C. Levi K. Hayden T.

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CONGRATULATIONS to all runners on last week’s Cross Country. Great effort by all students. Individual results were:

to Angus McArthur of M2, who came third in the State Cross Country Championships.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 5 Year 4

Year 3 Year 6

to Emma Kempson of S6, who brought

home a gold medal from the Australian Karate National Championships in Sydney.

This was Emma’s first nationals competition. She competed against some extremely tough competi-tors in both the kata and Kumite (fighting) events and won the gold in the Kumite event.

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Term 3 Week 2

MERIT CERTIFICATE

J1 - Lachlan B. M2 - Angus M. S1 - Mitchell R. & J2 - Leah R. M3 - Mia G. Olivia B. J3 - Eliana Y. M4 - Andrei L. & S2 - Leonie B. & J4 - Riley O. Stephanie H. Jack D. M5 - Thumindu R. S3 - Ashton D. M6 - Josiah P. S4 - Jiely C., & Analise S. S5 - Class S6 - Shae G.

Ms Brandenburg (French) - Alex J. Mrs Mathie (Music) - Libby C. Music Award - S5 Mr Placanica (PE) - All Cross-Country runners, who gave their very best

West Leeming Star - Travis H. Aussie of the Month - Ally K.

Term 3 Week 3

PUPIL OF THE WEEK J1 - Tayah D. & M2 - Peter L. S1 - Jacob R. Lucy A. M3 - Tahlia H. S2 - Alyssa S. & J2 - Elisabeth R. M4 - Belle G. &. Daniel B. J3 - Serena J. Chloe L. S3 - Spencer G. J4 - Everleigh B. M5 - Gaurav K. S4 - Jordan O. M6 - Linda L. S5 - James B. S6 - Emma D.

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN Woolworths Earn and Learn is back for 2017. Anyone can help our school earn amazing resources:

Earn one sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths

Complete sticker sheets (spares in the library)

Drop your sheets in our Earn and Learn Collection Box: * in the Front Office * in the Library

* at Woolworths, Bullcreek

Find out more at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn

Enter the inaugural Woolworths Inspiring Schools Awards!

All schools or Early Learning Centres registered for Earn & Learn can be nominated for the chance to win the major award:

$10,000 towards creating an inspiring learning space for students

1,000 bonus Earn & Learn stickers

$2,000 worth of groceries for your school We are also awarding seven other lucky schools or Early Learning Centres across each state and territory $3,000 to provide further resources for their school or centre.

Nominate our school now by simply clicking here, filling out the Inspiring Schools Awards form and, in 150 words or less, say why our school is inspiring!

OUR ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE S3 students creating the tallest structure they can, using only spaghetti and marshmallows as part of a STEM activity.

WANTED!

Any news regarding the achievement of any of our students.

If you are submitting group photos, please make sure all students in the photos have

permission to be published. If you are unsure, please check with the class teacher.

Please email to wlpsnews@gmail.com

SAFETY HOUSE

Please look out for the Safety House child and Parent Handbook coming home with your child this week. This is a great opportunity to discuss personal safety issues and reinforce the value of Safety Houses offering help and support as safe havens in the community.

The articles and games are designed to assist a young child identify dangerous or upsetting issues and offers them ideas and strategies to cope with the situation and the refuge of a supportive Safety House person.

Please find the map of the locations of our Safety Houses on our new school website: http://www.westleeming.wa.edu.au/safety-house.html

ROAD SAFETY The safety of students is of paramount importance. It would be appreciated if all parents could ensure the safety of all children by observing the following rules: No vehicles to be parked on any lawn or footpath area, The disabled bay is used only by vehicle with appropriate

ACROD permit, Cars drive at low speeds in car parks.

CALL KIDS HELPLINE If you are aged 5 - 25, Kids Helpline provides

free and confidential online and phone counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 55 1800

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THANK YOU to last week's volunteers - Kirsten Sutton and Jan Miles. We are very grateful for your help. This week we have the following volunteers:

Tues 08/8 NO VOLUNTEER - HELP REQUIRED!!! Wed 09/8 NO VOLUNTEER - HELP REQUIRED!!! Thu 10/8 Tanya Walker Fri 11/8 Barb Grice

We have many days to fill on our roster this term, particularly Tuesdays and Wednesdays so please consider giving our Canteen Manager, Rita a helping hand. Spend as long as you like - an hour, a morning or until after lunch. Tea, coffee and lunch is provided to all volun-teers. Please wear closed in footwear and bring a cap for your hair. To put your name on our roster or find out more, please call into the canteen and see Rita, phone her on 9310 3407 or email wlpscanteen@hotmail.com

Sippah Straws We will be selling cups of reduced fat milk with a choice of flavoured sippah straw as a recess or lunch treat for $1. This will be until sold out so get in quick! We are also selling 4 packs of straws for $2. Choc mint, Strawberry, Choc and Cookies and Cream flavours available!

ASTHMA MANAGEMENT IN WINTER AND SPRING Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions, affecting 1 in every 10 children in Australia. Emergency admissions and hospitalisations peak during the winter for children with asthma and flare-ups are often more prevalent during the winter and spring. Good management however can help children with asthma and their carers get through this tricky time of year with more confidence. Here are a few tips for parents and carers: make an annual appointment for an asthma review by your child’s doctor update your child’s Asthma Plan at the start of each year and provide a copy to the school talk to the teacher and other key staff about your child’s asthma – their usual triggers, symptoms and medication provide an in-date blue reliever puffer and spacer for use at school (clearly labelled with child’s name and date of birth) help your child understand the importance of taking their preventer medication every day, as prescribed ask their doctor about having a flu vaccination encourage hand washing and covering one’s mouth when coughing to help prevent the spread of germs

HEALTHY EATING PYRAMID The Healthy Eating Pyramid is a simple visual guide to the types and proportion of foods that we should eat every day for good health. It contains the five core food groups, plus healthy fats, according to how much they contribute to a balanced diet based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013).

The layers of the Pyramid are based on the recommended food intake for 19 - 50 year olds. However the proportions and placement of each food group are generally applicable to all age groups from 1 - 70years.

The Healthy Eating Pyramid encourages Australians to enjoy a variety of foods from every food group, every day.

Visit www.nutritionaustralia.org for more information about the Pyramid and healthy eating.

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT “Logic will get you from A to Z;

imagination will get you everywhere.“ ~ Albert Einstein

LEEMING STARS LITTLE ATHLETICS CLUB Does your child enjoy running, jumping and throwing? Is the Athletics carnival their favourite day of the year? Little Athletics offers a fun program of age appropriate

athletic events over the summer months. Registration for the Leeming Stars Little Athletics Club will open on Saturday 2nd September 2017. For further information or to express your interest in the 2017 /2018 summer season please contact Katheryn Jones at chatterbox.kj@gmail.com

In the library at West Leeming PS Thursdays, from 3.45pm - 4.45pm

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WEST LEEMING PRIMARY SCHOOL P&C JUNIOR CAR PARK BAY RAFFLE

Term 3 2017

Tired of trying to find a parking space in this cold and wet weather???

Tickets for a reserved car bay in the Junior Car Park will be raffled each term.

You must have a child in Kindy, Pre-Primary, Year 1 or Year 2 to be in the draw for the reserved car bay.

Tickets are at a reduced price of $4.00 each or 3 for $10 (due to the draw being held in week 4 of term)

and will be drawn on Friday 11th August 2017 @ 9.30am

Please send correct money together with completed tickets below in an envelope labelled:

P&C Car Park Bay Raffle – Term 3 2017 to the school office by Friday 11th August 2017 @ 9.00am

More tickets are available from the school office