COMING EVENTS

Friday, 26 June

School Disco ‘Pyjama Party’ Theme

Kindy - Yr 2: 5.00 - 6.30pm Yr 3 - Yr 6: 6.45 - 8.45pm

Tuesday, 30 June

Uniform Shop Open 8.00am - 9.00am

Tuesday, 30 June

Social Dance Demonstration

Thursday, 2 July

Assembly - TA 6

Friday, 3 July

Last Day Term 2

Tuesday, 21 July

Students Commence Term 3

Tues 21 July - Fri 31 July

Swimming Lessons

THE AUSTRALIAN - YOUR SCHOOL Every year around about this time, the Weekend Australian newspaper publishes their annual Your School report which highlights the achievements of students and teachers in schools that scored the highest results in last year’s national literacy and numeracy tests. It gives me great pleasure in sharing Dalmain’s success with our school community. There are almost 10 000 schools in Australia and Dalmain was listed as 6th in the nation in terms of improvement 2009-2014. This is indeed a wonderful achievement and an uplifting result for our staff and community.

As quoted in the Australian, “It is true NAPLAN only captures the performance of students across three days a year, and a quality education means more than success in the tree Rs. But literacy and numeracy are the building blocks of learning.”

I wish to thank the amazing staff at Dalmain for their tireless work in providing the best opportunities for our students through a challenging curriculum with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. SOCIAL DANCE (Tuesday 30 June) Tuesday 30 June is the final dance class in this term’s series of lessons. As usual, Todd has worked his wonders with our students and they are ready to trip the light fandango and demonstrate what they have learned on Tuesday 30 June. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the demonstration lesson from: PrePrimary: 9.20am - 10.20am Year 1 and Year 2: 11.00am – 12noon.

In the evening the students from Year 3–6 will have their social dance at the GREENWOOD COLLEGE GYMNASIUM 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The earlier than usual start is to accommodate the inclusion of our Year three students for the first time in the senior social. Please come along and join in the fun – it is always an entertaining family evening. STUDENT ILL HEALTH During the last few weeks of this term and into next term we will be in the midst of the season where children often succumb to ill health. During the course of this week, our reception area has looked more like a doctor’s waiting room than a school office! Students who are sent to the office with mild symptoms are jollied along with some tender, loving care. However, if your child is obviously experiencing discomfort and is unwell, we ask that you make arrangements to have him/her collected from school and taken home to rest and recuperate. We ask for your support with this matter.

ISSUE #19 25 June 2015

D a l m a i n P r i m a r y S c h o o l

NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents and Community Members

From the Principal’s Desk

CARE | STRIVE | ACHIEVE 64 Dalmain Street, Kingsley WA 6026 | Ph: (08) 9309 3711 | Fax: (08) 9309 5151 | dalmain.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Continued on Page 2 . . .

LIGHTNING CARNIVAL What a perfect day for the Lightning Carnival! The Year 5 and 6 students set out this morning full of optimism and youthful enthusiasm in their quest to dominate at this year’s carnival.

RESULTS: Netball (A Division) Undefeated until last game 2nd overall Netball (B Division) Undefeated 1st overall Football Won all but 2 games 3rd overall Soccer Tried very hard, maybe next year?

Enjoy your week,

Eileen Buswell

Incursion/Excursion

Payments

Parents are reminded that payments for school incursions and excursions (with the exception of School Voluntary and P&C Voluntary Contributions) must be

handed in to the class teacher.

INCURSION AND EXCURSION

PAYMENTS CANNOT BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE AT ANY TIME

Thank you.

Direct Deposit Payments

Bank: ANZ BSB: 016-494

Account: 3408-18845 Reference:

Child’s Surname / TA

Please confirm payment by email, or send your lodgement receipt to the

office with the reason for payment - dalmain.ps@education.wa.edu.au

***PLEASE NOTE*** Direct Deposit is not available for P&C payments (eg - uniforms, fundraisers).

These items must be paid in CASH.

NAPLAN - MOST IMPROVED PRIMARY

Rank School State Sector ICSEA Difference

1 ST AIDAN’S ANGLICAN GIRLS, CORINDA QLD I 1177 230

2 VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY WA G 1135 199

3 PRETTY BEACH PUBLIC NSW G 1120 189

4 HEATHERTON CHRISTIAN COLLEGE VIC I 1125 170

5 PINEWOOD PRIMARY, MOUNT WAVERLEY VIC G 1123 161

6 DALMAIN PRIMARY, KINGSLEY WA G 1083 158

7 ERASMUS, HAWTHORN VIC I 1180 156

8 SUNNYBANK HILLSTATE QLD G 1096 150

9 BIRRALEE PRIMARY, DONCASTER VIC G 1125 141

10 ATTADALE PRIMARY WA G 1146 140

*The difference is between two rolling averages of a school’s score in reading, writing and numeracy for 2009/10/11 and 2012/13/14 in NAPLAN tests

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/in-depth/schools/interactive#about

STUDENT ABSENCES

0409 885 439

Parents are reminded that they can advise the school of their

child’s absence by SMS.

Failure to contact the school will result in your

child/children being marked as UNEXPLAINED on their

attendance record.

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

Group 1 G Cottle G Brown M McBride E Higginson D Blaxill

Group 2 K Bartlett K Hobden J Shelley G Brown K McLean

R Roki

Group 3 T Curtis HELP

NEEDED D Murphy B Clark M McBride

Group 4 H Williams E Hamilton J Stephens

HELP NEEDED

N Haeusler C Fitzpatrick

Group 5 M McBride H Williams H Williams B Weston HELP

NEEDED

Support-A-Reader

Term 2, 2015

The Support-A-Reader program is still

looking for tutors for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Please contact the school if you are able to assist.

Thank you,

Hilary Winterton

Weeks 10 & 11 8:30 - 11:00am 11:00 - 12:30pm

FRIDAY 26 June Julie Brown Loretta Luo Loretta Luo

MONDAY 29 June Belinda West Belinda West

WEDNESDAY 1 July Sharon Peard Sharon Peard

FRIDAY 3 July Julie Brown

Sharon Peard Sharon Peard

Canteen Roster - Term 2, 2015

** The Canteen Menu can be downloaded from the ‘Canteen’ page

on the school website: http://dalps.wa.edu.au/canteen/

Many thanks to Julie Brown, Sharon Peard, Karen Hobden and

Rachel Grose for their assistance this week.

*REMINDER* Lunch orders must be in

by 8.45am Mon/Wed/Fri

We are looking for new volunteers that could spare a couple of hours in the

canteen on a Monday or Wednesday.

If you are interested, pop in and see how easy it is. I would love to meet you!

Nicole Hinwood

Dalmain Primary School Needs You!

The Dalmain Support-A-Reader Program has been a great success at our school since 1998 when it was first introduced as a means of giving children extra help and assistance with their reading. This great success is due to the kindness and generosity

of our parent community who have generously given their time on a volunteer basis. However, in order for this worthwhile program to continue as successfully as over the last fifteen years, we need more helpers who can give one hour a week of their time to hear four or five children read on a one to one basis. As you can see from the roster advertised in our newsletter, we have some days that still require tutors. As this is a teaching program, training is available in order to provide volunteers with the

necessary skills. The strategies you will learn are very useful when hearing your own children read. Training requires only forty minutes of your time. Tea and coffee are provided. We invite

all parents, grandparents and friends to volunteer for this unique program.

If you would like to assist, please contact Mrs Hilary Winterton (TA 8) on 0434 210 609 or email: Hilary.Winterton@education.wa.edu.au

Hilary Winterton

Found!

A “Big Ted” teddy bear has been handed into the school office.

We are sure he is missed, if you can help us find

the owner please contact the school on

9309 3711.

School Disco - ‘Pyjama Party’ Theme Tomorrow - Friday, 26 June 2015

The discos are held in the school undercover area.

The canteen will be open and we will be serving Pizza. Drinks, Snacks and Glow Products will also be available.

Parents, carers and siblings are more than welcome to enjoy all available foods and drinks at the canteen.

Individual Passes $5.00 available at the door

*** PLEASE NOTE - Junior Disco Kindy-Year 2 - Senior Disco Years 3-6 *** Incorrect year groups were published on the Disco Note

JUNIOR DISCO SENIOR DISCO (Kindy to Year 2) (Year 3 to Year 6)

5.00pm - 6.30pm 6.45pm - 8.45pm

VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED to help with the Junior and Senior Discos.

If you are able to help, please contact: Melissa Verna - 0419 609 007

Dalmain Dockets

Term 2, Week 10

Star of the Week Tayla Blackley - TA 9

Junior Draw Winner Jake Paap - TA 2

Senior Draw Winner Kevin Cross-Di Menno

TA 5

Friday Maths Results

19 June 2015 Multiplication Set 4

Best Class - TA 9 (40.30)

Runners Up - TA 7 (38.18)

Most Improved - TA 8

Desperately Seeking Painter

3 rooms of the school office are in desperate need of a fresh coat of paint. To get the job done, we are seeking a parent painter that may be interested in

helping us with this upgrade.

If you are able and willing to volunteer your services, please contact the office. All paint and equipment

supplied, we would only need your expertise.

P&C Tea & Coffee Stall

Warm up with a cuppa before each school assembly at the P&C Tea & Coffee Stall.

Tea, Coffee, Latte or

Cappuccino & Biscuit

Only $2.00

Dalmain Primary School’s

Waste Wise Update

TA 8 Paper Recycling Team

“TA 8 has been given a special job by Mrs Ridley to collect all the school’s used paper. This is a very special job because instead of all the school’s used paper going to landfill it will go to the paper recycling centre and get used again and again. Not everyone gets the same job. Each person gets a classroom to collect

their paper recycling box.

After it gets collected we weigh all the boxes. Then we get the boxes and return them to the classroom. Some people have other jobs like the data collectors and the road patrol. Do you know that some classes

boxes can weigh up to 2kg and some classes boxes can weigh as little as 5 grams.

We would like every class to help recycle paper. Keep it up!”

Jade - TA 8

Dalmain Primary

Saturday, 8 August 2015 1.00pm - 4.00pm

We are having a Busy Bee to progress our Waste Wise

program and in particular to clean up the basketball

court next to the Pre Primary.

The worm farm and the compost area are now both

located on the basketball court and we are looking at

moving and setting up garden beds, trimming trees and

jackhammering holes in the court service to make way

for the planting of fruit trees.

If you can help, even for an hour, please let the school

office know. We will also require some extra tools and

equipment including wheelbarrows, shovels, pruning

saw, shears, rakes, large brooms and the like.

Duncraig Fire Station’s Visit To Dalmain

TA 7 and 8 were privileged to have the Duncraig Fire Brigade visit them on Tuesday morning to revise fire safety procedures and discuss the importance of smoke alarms in houses. Children examined pictures in the

undercover area to decide what ‘good fires’ and ‘bad fires’ look like. They also viewed a fireman in full uniform ready to fight a fire. Safety procedures and strategies were discussed in case of emergencies particularly at home. One of the most important points was making sure each family have a plan to all meet at their letter box in case of fire and for children not to play with matches. Finally, the visit concluded on the oval with a demonstration of the equipment used including a heat sensor and the ‘jaws of life’. All students had a turn holding the water hose whilst turned on and everyone pretended they were extinguishing a real fire. This

educational visit was informative and motivating and was thoroughly enjoyed by TA 7 and TA 8.

Mrs Orchard & Mrs Winterton

School Banking

School Banking is available for students

in the School Library

Every Wednesday

8.20 - 8.45am

School Hats “No Hat, No Sun Play”

Parents are reminded of our “NO HAT, NO SUN PLAY” policy. Students require their hat for morning fitness, recess and lunchtimes. Many students are currently coming to school without their hat.

School hats can be purchased for $8.00 through the uniform shop. Order forms can

be obtained from the school office (during office hours) or can be

downloaded from the school website: Uniform Pricelist/Order Form 2015

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS CLEARLY MARKED

Enrolments are now

open for Kindy 2016

Applications for enrolments of students

entering Kindergarten or changing schools in the 2016 school year

should be made

BY FRIDAY 24 JULY 2015.

As schools are closed between Saturday 4 July and Sunday 19 July 2015,

parents/persons responsible are encouraged to submit their application

before the end of Semester 1 (3 July 2015).

Application for Enrolment forms can be obtained from the school’s website

or the school office.

Parents are encouraged to bring along their child’s Birth Certificate and

ACIR Immunisation History Statement when applying.

School Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop will be open:

Tuesday, 30 June 2015 8.00am - 9.00am

Tuesday, 4 August 2015 8.00am - 9.00am

Order Forms, Product Photos, Descriptions and Sizing Charts are now

available on the school website.

Uniform Coordinator

Mel McBride 0404 683 671

THE NEW 2015/2016 ENTERTAINMENT™ BOOKS

*Please return either payment or unwanted books ASAP*

For every Entertainment™ Book and Entertainment™ Digital Membership we sell, $13 contributes to our Dalmain Primary School P&C fundraising.

The new Entertainment™ Memberships are available now and are packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers that you can use through to 1 June 2016. The more Memberships we sell, the

more we raise! Please tell your family and friends. Thank you for your support!

FLICK THROUGH THE NEW BOOK NOW - Choose the Membership that suits you.

Choose the printed Entertainment™ Book with Gold Card and Vouchers, or the Digital Membership that puts the value of the Book on your Apple or Android device. WHICH MEMBERSHIP IS BEST FOR YOU?

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ORDER www.entbook.com.au/8609v2

For enquiries, please contact Donna Blaxill - 0419 966 831 richarddonna@bigpond.com

Schools’ Wish List Competition

The West Australian and Channel Seven are giving West Australian schools the chance to WIN a share in $20,000 to turn their schools' wishes into reality.

On Saturday June 13, 20 and 27, an entry will appear in The Weekend West.

To be in the running to WIN, we are asking our families and friends to collect as many entry forms as possible.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work together as a community for the benefit

of our children. You can drop your entries in the collection box in the school office.

Peard Real Estate - 2015 Dalmain Platinum Sponsor

Beginners Course in Sivananda Yoga Ideal for everybody who wants to start practicing Yoga or had a long break and wants to get back into it, all ages and fitness levels welcome, practice will build up gradually.

Starts: Wednesday, 29 July 15 Time: 6.15pm - 7.45pm - 8 weeks Where: Dalmain Primary School Library Cost: $120

Kids Yoga Classes Suitable for ages 7 - 12, Practice of postures, relaxation techniques, Yoga games

Starts: Tuesday, 28 July 15 Time: 3.20pm - 4.20pm - 8 weeks Where: Meerilinga Family Centre: Peregrine Dr, Kingsley Cost: $100

Holistic Meditation Theoretical aspects of meditation as well as practical guidance in learning how to meditate

Starts: Tuesday, 28 July 15 Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm - 8 weeks Where: Meerilinga Family Centre: Peregrine Dr, Kingsley Cost: $150

Sivananda Yoga drop-in sessions run on Wednesdays, 8.00pm - 9.30pm, Dalmain Primary School library

For more information or to book in please contact Antje on 0431 320 782 or anandiniyoga@gmail.com www.anandiniyoga.com.au

New Yoga Classes Starting in Term 3

Before/After School & Vacation Care

Care for Kids provide care at Dalmain Primary School in a fun and stimulating environment - with qualified and experienced

staff, the service is Accredited by NCAC.

Childcare benefit and Government rebates apply.

kingsleyoshc@careforkidswa.net.au | Ph: 9309 2300

or call into the school undercover area.

Greenwood Dental

Therapy Centre

The Dental Therapy Centre is situated at

GREENWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Greenwood DTC will be closed on the following days:

2-3 July - Halidon - 9409 6362 9-10 July - Hudson Park - 9342 4217 16-17 July - Landsdale - 9302 2969

For after hours emergencies

please contact 9325 3452

12 Merivale Way, GREENWOOD

Phone: 9203 5611

Parking from Ranleigh Way.

David Milne Golf Academy

Junior Holiday Golf Clinics

Tuesdays & Thursdays in the School Holidays

7, 9, 14, 16 July | 9.00am - 11.00am

Cost $24.00 per session

Ph: 9301 2599 admin@davidmilnegoldacademy.com.au

David Milne Golf Academy Joondalup Resort Country Club Blvd

CONNOLLY