Newsletter April 15 - Maylands Peninsula Primary School
Newsletter Independent Public School Email: [email protected] 60 Kelvin Street Maylands WA 6051 Telephone: 9473 4100 Fax: 9473 4150 For newsletter additions email: [email protected] T E R M
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Message from the Principal School Ethos
Hello again.
We at Maylands Peninsula Primary School are committed to:
Here we are at the end of our first term as an Independent Public School. Our new School Board has been working hard to develop our 2011-2013 Business Plan. When it is complete, a copy of this plan will be placed on our website at www.mpps.wa.edu.au.
Encouraging students to be successful learners. The principles of developmental learning. Life-long learning and reflective practices. Developing attitudes and values of care and concern for self, others and the environment. Main tain ing a safe environment for all. Building partnerships with students, parents and the community.
Upon their return in Term 2, our students in Years 3, 5 and 7 will be undertaking NAPLAN testing. The National Assessment Program–Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008. On Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May, students will undertake the 2011 NAPLAN tests. NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four domains of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. NAPLAN assesses skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time, through the school curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, but rather shows how individual students are progressing in numeracy and literacy skills against national standards for all Australian children. All students are encouraged to participate in the tests. Students with a disability may qualify for special provisions that reflect the support normally provided to them in the classroom. An individual student NAPLAN report will be issued by the school later this year. Parents can use this information to monitor how their child is progressing and to identify any areas of concern. Parents may also wish to use their child’s results to discuss progress with teachers. More information is available at www.naplan.edu.au
Coming Events Tuesday 19 April Anzac Assembly Last day of school
Wednesday 20 April— Wednesday 4 May School Holidays No School
Thursday May 5
Following our visit by Michael Barlow from the Fremantle Dockers last week, we were visited at this morning’s Student Council assembly by Mr Brendan Mc Faull from the AFL and Mr Peter Naylor from the Bayswater-Morley Junior Football Club. Mr Mc Faull presented the school with some footballs, an Aussie Rules Skills book for our Library and spoke with the students about the Auskick football program. Mr Naylor presented us with some more footballs and indicated that the Junior Football Club would present the school with a shield for the Citizen of the Year Award to be presented annually to the student who makes the greatest contribution to the school in the citizenship category. We will have more details about this early next term. We thank them both for their kind donation. A note is coming home today with this newsletter about the opportunity for your son or daughter to participate in a junior football program. Term 1 finishes on Tuesday April 19 at 2:30pm and students return to school Thursday May 5. Can I take the opportunity to wish all of our hardworking staff and students a restful and well earned term break?
Students return to school.
Tuesday 10 MayThursday 12 May
STEVEN SALAMON PRINCIPAL
NAPLAN Test for Years 3,5 and 7.
Maylands Peninsula Primary Website: http://www.mpps.wa.edu.au/
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Aussie Of The Month Aussie of the Month is a WA primary school based award program that recognises personal endeavour, achievement, contribution to the community and concern for the environment.
Junior: Somiya Ratnakar J2 She is an enthusiastic participant in all learning areas who works co-operatively with her peers.
Middle: Laura Doogue M5 She is a conscientious student who is polite, considerate and respectful. Laura is a student who always considers others.
Senior: Jacob Sta Ana S1 Jacob uses his initiative to help others in need. He shows empathy towards others’ situations and tries to assist where possible to make their lives better.
Premier’s Reading Challenge The Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge was a great success with thousands of children participating across Western Australia. The following students from Maylands Peninsula Primary School participated in the challenge and will receive a certificate from the Premier of Western Australia. Jess Shan i ca W ice M ilkins w ath Ye ar i Y ea B 3 enjam r5 Dant e Cap i n Horn Year Pre P uto ung 4 rimar y Hann Greta a Tenn Year h Clappe ant P r to n 5 r e Pri Clair m ar y e Ho Isika rnun Kusn g Yea an d a r1 Lynd r Yea a Ho r4 Prach rnun g Yea i Dav e r1 Ella T Year 2 enna Amel nt Ye ie Wi ar 3 lkins Felix Y e ar McAn 2 Laura d r ew D oogu Year Tiarn e Y ea 5 a Pot r3 Keith ter Y Mwat ear 6 hi Ye ar 5
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Noodlers is sponsored by: TERM
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New Noodler Problems in next Term’s Newsletter Peter Tzotzis Ph: 0407 199 669 / 9473 4888
Noodler Solutions from last week Pre-Primary/Year 1 Winner: Toplica Gatic PP2 Answer: Two people can share a cake when it is cut in half. Year 2/3 Winner: Harriet Lynch M3 Answer: There would be 9 cheerleaders in white. Year 4/5 Winner: Abhimanyu Bisht S4 Answer: 12 players scored goals. Year 6/7 Winner: No answers were submitted.
Fremantle Dockers Assembly Much to the delight of Mrs Johnson and Mrs Watt, Michael Barlow from the Fremantle Dockers came with Wade Spilcker to present the Senior students with a set of school football jumpers. The jumpers are in the school colours of dark blue with a light blue anchor. We are very grateful for their support. Michael also spoke about the importance of doing well at school and being healthy. As Michael has had to move from Victoria to Perth when he was drafted, he told the Year 7 students to make the most of the challenges they will face in Year 8 with open arms. Students had the opportunity to ask Michael some questions and he particularly liked the one about “How many medals have you won?”
School Banking Thankyou to all those who have been doing School Banking. We will be recommencing School Banking on the 12 May which is the second Thursday of Term 2. Look forward to seeing you all then! Have a happy and safe holiday. Fiona Hornung, Leanne Marchesi and Sandy Catlin School Banking Co-ordinaters.
Bikes/Scooters Reminder To Students All students need to use the bike racks at the school as there is plenty of room. Students are not to leave their bikes or scooters around the school. Make sure you wear a helmet.
……………………………..………………………………………………………...……………………………… Please detach and return to classroom/office
I have read and understand the information in this newsletter . Student’s Name ______________________________
Form ___________________
Signed _____________________________________ Parent/Caregiver
Date ____________________
P&C News AGM Thank you to all of the members who signed up at our AGM last week. The election results are in and are as follows: Cheryl Hamilton – President Shauna Weeks - Vice-President Rosemary Lynch – Secretary Rochelle Wilkins – Treasurer
Kim Ould - Executive Member / Co-Secretary Ann Amen - Executive Member / Co-Treasurer Fiona Hornung – Executive Member / School Banking Associate Leanne Marchesi - Executive Member / School Banking Associate Dolores Kinsman - Executive Member
We thank all of the outgoing executive members for their time in office and a special “Thank You” must go to Richard Catlin who resigned at the end of last year after four years as Vice President; his committed support will be sadly missed. We also thank our returning officers and welcome Shauna, Ann, Leanne and Dolores to their new roles. Canteen The new winter menu was sent home yesterday. This new menu starts on the first day of Term 2, please read it carefully. More volunteers urgently needed, call Ivana on 9473 4111 if you can help.
Applications for Enrolments 2012 Kindergarten, Pre Primary and Year 1 Applications for Enrolment are now available from the school office and online at http://www.mpps.wa.edu.au Please lodge your application form at the school office by Friday 3 June 2011.
INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
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NEXT P&C DATES
P&C: General M e e t i n g Wednesday May 7pm
11
Fundraising Meeting: Tuesday 17 May 7pm
All Welcome Contacts for the P&C: Email: [email protected] CANTEEN: Email: [email protected]. edu.au Messages can be left in the classroom canteen basket for the Canteen Organiser or the P&C. The P&C President Cheryl Hamilton’s direct email is: [email protected].
Mt Lawley Dental Therapy Centre will be closed from Wednesday 20 April to Wednesday 4 May. If your child requires emergency treatment please contact Hampton Park Dental Therapy 9275 1648 for only April 20,21,28&29. Hillcrest Dental 9271 7184 for only May 2,3,and 4. Oral health centre 9346 4400.
1
WE E K
1 1
D A T E : 1 5
A PRI L
Message from the Principal School Ethos
Hello again.
We at Maylands Peninsula Primary School are committed to:
Here we are at the end of our first term as an Independent Public School. Our new School Board has been working hard to develop our 2011-2013 Business Plan. When it is complete, a copy of this plan will be placed on our website at www.mpps.wa.edu.au.
Encouraging students to be successful learners. The principles of developmental learning. Life-long learning and reflective practices. Developing attitudes and values of care and concern for self, others and the environment. Main tain ing a safe environment for all. Building partnerships with students, parents and the community.
Upon their return in Term 2, our students in Years 3, 5 and 7 will be undertaking NAPLAN testing. The National Assessment Program–Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008. On Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May, students will undertake the 2011 NAPLAN tests. NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four domains of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. NAPLAN assesses skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time, through the school curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, but rather shows how individual students are progressing in numeracy and literacy skills against national standards for all Australian children. All students are encouraged to participate in the tests. Students with a disability may qualify for special provisions that reflect the support normally provided to them in the classroom. An individual student NAPLAN report will be issued by the school later this year. Parents can use this information to monitor how their child is progressing and to identify any areas of concern. Parents may also wish to use their child’s results to discuss progress with teachers. More information is available at www.naplan.edu.au
Coming Events Tuesday 19 April Anzac Assembly Last day of school
Wednesday 20 April— Wednesday 4 May School Holidays No School
Thursday May 5
Following our visit by Michael Barlow from the Fremantle Dockers last week, we were visited at this morning’s Student Council assembly by Mr Brendan Mc Faull from the AFL and Mr Peter Naylor from the Bayswater-Morley Junior Football Club. Mr Mc Faull presented the school with some footballs, an Aussie Rules Skills book for our Library and spoke with the students about the Auskick football program. Mr Naylor presented us with some more footballs and indicated that the Junior Football Club would present the school with a shield for the Citizen of the Year Award to be presented annually to the student who makes the greatest contribution to the school in the citizenship category. We will have more details about this early next term. We thank them both for their kind donation. A note is coming home today with this newsletter about the opportunity for your son or daughter to participate in a junior football program. Term 1 finishes on Tuesday April 19 at 2:30pm and students return to school Thursday May 5. Can I take the opportunity to wish all of our hardworking staff and students a restful and well earned term break?
Students return to school.
Tuesday 10 MayThursday 12 May
STEVEN SALAMON PRINCIPAL
NAPLAN Test for Years 3,5 and 7.
Maylands Peninsula Primary Website: http://www.mpps.wa.edu.au/
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2
Aussie Of The Month Aussie of the Month is a WA primary school based award program that recognises personal endeavour, achievement, contribution to the community and concern for the environment.
Junior: Somiya Ratnakar J2 She is an enthusiastic participant in all learning areas who works co-operatively with her peers.
Middle: Laura Doogue M5 She is a conscientious student who is polite, considerate and respectful. Laura is a student who always considers others.
Senior: Jacob Sta Ana S1 Jacob uses his initiative to help others in need. He shows empathy towards others’ situations and tries to assist where possible to make their lives better.
Premier’s Reading Challenge The Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge was a great success with thousands of children participating across Western Australia. The following students from Maylands Peninsula Primary School participated in the challenge and will receive a certificate from the Premier of Western Australia. Jess Shan i ca W ice M ilkins w ath Ye ar i Y ea B 3 enjam r5 Dant e Cap i n Horn Year Pre P uto ung 4 rimar y Hann Greta a Tenn Year h Clappe ant P r to n 5 r e Pri Clair m ar y e Ho Isika rnun Kusn g Yea an d a r1 Lynd r Yea a Ho r4 Prach rnun g Yea i Dav e r1 Ella T Year 2 enna Amel nt Ye ie Wi ar 3 lkins Felix Y e ar McAn 2 Laura d r ew D oogu Year Tiarn e Y ea 5 a Pot r3 Keith ter Y Mwat ear 6 hi Ye ar 5
INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
Noodlers is sponsored by: TERM
1
WEEK
11
PAGE
3
New Noodler Problems in next Term’s Newsletter Peter Tzotzis Ph: 0407 199 669 / 9473 4888
Noodler Solutions from last week Pre-Primary/Year 1 Winner: Toplica Gatic PP2 Answer: Two people can share a cake when it is cut in half. Year 2/3 Winner: Harriet Lynch M3 Answer: There would be 9 cheerleaders in white. Year 4/5 Winner: Abhimanyu Bisht S4 Answer: 12 players scored goals. Year 6/7 Winner: No answers were submitted.
Fremantle Dockers Assembly Much to the delight of Mrs Johnson and Mrs Watt, Michael Barlow from the Fremantle Dockers came with Wade Spilcker to present the Senior students with a set of school football jumpers. The jumpers are in the school colours of dark blue with a light blue anchor. We are very grateful for their support. Michael also spoke about the importance of doing well at school and being healthy. As Michael has had to move from Victoria to Perth when he was drafted, he told the Year 7 students to make the most of the challenges they will face in Year 8 with open arms. Students had the opportunity to ask Michael some questions and he particularly liked the one about “How many medals have you won?”
School Banking Thankyou to all those who have been doing School Banking. We will be recommencing School Banking on the 12 May which is the second Thursday of Term 2. Look forward to seeing you all then! Have a happy and safe holiday. Fiona Hornung, Leanne Marchesi and Sandy Catlin School Banking Co-ordinaters.
Bikes/Scooters Reminder To Students All students need to use the bike racks at the school as there is plenty of room. Students are not to leave their bikes or scooters around the school. Make sure you wear a helmet.
……………………………..………………………………………………………...……………………………… Please detach and return to classroom/office
I have read and understand the information in this newsletter . Student’s Name ______________________________
Form ___________________
Signed _____________________________________ Parent/Caregiver
Date ____________________
P&C News AGM Thank you to all of the members who signed up at our AGM last week. The election results are in and are as follows: Cheryl Hamilton – President Shauna Weeks - Vice-President Rosemary Lynch – Secretary Rochelle Wilkins – Treasurer
Kim Ould - Executive Member / Co-Secretary Ann Amen - Executive Member / Co-Treasurer Fiona Hornung – Executive Member / School Banking Associate Leanne Marchesi - Executive Member / School Banking Associate Dolores Kinsman - Executive Member
We thank all of the outgoing executive members for their time in office and a special “Thank You” must go to Richard Catlin who resigned at the end of last year after four years as Vice President; his committed support will be sadly missed. We also thank our returning officers and welcome Shauna, Ann, Leanne and Dolores to their new roles. Canteen The new winter menu was sent home yesterday. This new menu starts on the first day of Term 2, please read it carefully. More volunteers urgently needed, call Ivana on 9473 4111 if you can help.
Applications for Enrolments 2012 Kindergarten, Pre Primary and Year 1 Applications for Enrolment are now available from the school office and online at http://www.mpps.wa.edu.au Please lodge your application form at the school office by Friday 3 June 2011.
INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
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NEXT P&C DATES
P&C: General M e e t i n g Wednesday May 7pm
11
Fundraising Meeting: Tuesday 17 May 7pm
All Welcome Contacts for the P&C: Email: [email protected] CANTEEN: Email: [email protected]. edu.au Messages can be left in the classroom canteen basket for the Canteen Organiser or the P&C. The P&C President Cheryl Hamilton’s direct email is: [email protected].
Mt Lawley Dental Therapy Centre will be closed from Wednesday 20 April to Wednesday 4 May. If your child requires emergency treatment please contact Hampton Park Dental Therapy 9275 1648 for only April 20,21,28&29. Hillcrest Dental 9271 7184 for only May 2,3,and 4. Oral health centre 9346 4400.
