1204 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA 6069 Email: Upperswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Upper Swan Primary School An Independent Public School “Children are the Future”

Newsletter Term 3 Week 1 23 July 2019

Our Purpose We will create a caring learning environment that provides students

with the opportunity to develop the academic and social skills they need to achieve their individual potential.

Inside this Issue

From the Principal Term Planner

Upcoming Events Yirra Yaakin—Djinda Kaatijin NAIDOC Incursion Thurs 25 July P&C Meeting Tue 30 July Assembly Student Council Fri 2 August School Board Meeting Mon 5 August Winter Warmer Lunch Tue 6 August Interschool Cross Country Fri 9 August

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome back to all our students and families. This short newsletter is to provide you with information to start the term.

Term 3 Planner Please find the Term 3 Planner attached. Even at a glance the Planner confirms the term will be busy and full of opportunity. Please note the following in particular: Today a change of date for the Interschool Athletics Carnival has been confirmed. It will be run on Friday 20 September. This has a direct impact on Room 19’s Assembly which

will now be held on Thursday 12 September.

Staffing – Term 3 As communicated late last term Stephen Green will remain on leave for Term 3. I will continue as Principal for Term 3. Mrs Claire Slater will continue as Associate Principal for Term 3.

I am pleased to confirm continuity of teaching staff with the following staffing arrangements for Term 3: Ms Sharinna Ireland will continue to teach Room 12 students. Mrs Tiziana Shambrook will continue to teach two days in

Room 1 with Ms Jade Poulter. Miss Amber McLean will continue to teach Room 3 students. Mrs Hannah Lloyd will continue to teach Room 6 students. In addition: Mrs Peta Holmes is taking LSL for five weeks. Mrs Carmen Clarke will be teaching Room 10 students during this time. Mr Lex Stowell is taking leave for the first four weeks of

the term. Mr Danny Boeser is replacing him as Gardner/Handyman during this time.

Sharon D’Abbs is the new School Officer. Miss Caryn Allen is our new Chaplain and will be working

at Upper Swan each Monday and Friday.

1204 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA 6069 Email: Upperswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Uniform It is lovely to see students back at school, many with fresh hair styles and new shoes. It is also great to see students wearing the school uniform. While it is tempting for students to wear their favourite jumper when it is cold, we strongly encourage all students to wear the uniform. On days when the jumper in the wash please endeavor to dress your children in colours close to the school colours, rather than jumpers with motifs, slogans or team colours. The school adopts ‘No hat, no sun.’ throughout the year. Broad rimmed or bucket hats are acceptable for school. Caps are not considered sun safe. Your support with this is appreciated. Yirra Yaakin incursion is on this week. Please return your slip and payment if you haven’t yet done so. Thank you. You’re Invited to attend Parent Seminars Triple P and Raising Resilient Children seminars are being held at Ellenbrook Primary School. Please see the attached flyer for information and booking details. Caught on Camera Some pictures of some of the Teaching Staff hard at work during the School Development Day yesterday. Our Education Assistants and Office Staff attended a First Aid Course –unfortunately there are no photos to share.

Stephen Green is progressing very positively and responding well to his treatment. He sends his best wishes to everyone in the school community. We all look forward to a fabulous third term. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Ms Pam Hahnel Principal

1204 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA 6069 Email: Upperswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au

1204 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA 6069 Email: Upperswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au

1204 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan WA 6069 Email: Upperswan.ps@education.wa.edu.au