7th March, 2019

Message from the Principal Dear parents, staff and students,

Student Arrival Time Students who arrive before 8.30am are asked to wait in the undercover area behind the staffroom. Students in this area are supervised from 8.15am and are dismissed by a member of Admin at 8.30am Students who arrive at school after 8.40am must report to the office and sign in prior to going to class. It is essential that students arrive to school on time as being late to class is disruptive for the student, the classroom teacher and the class. All classroom doors open at 8.30am and this is the recommended arrival time for students as it allows them sufficient time to organise themselves for the start of the day.

Importance of Attending School Every Day Western Australian law stipulates that all school-aged children must attend school every day. Developing the habit of going to school every day is essential so children do not miss out on the important information and skills they need for their future learning. It is interesting to note that:

Missing half a day of school each week equates to one month of missed learning each year

The attendance habits set by children when they first start school continue throughout their school life

If children miss half a day of school each week between Pre-primary and Year 10, they would miss almost one full year of learning

Learning is cumulative - if children miss a day, it is harder for them to catch up. You can also help by making appointments for after school whenever possible and making holiday plans for during school holidays. If your child is unwell however, it is important that they stay home and rest to allow them the opportunity to recover and to ensure that conditions are not passed on to others.

National Day Of Action Against Bullying The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence will be held on Friday 16th March. This is an important event as it is a day where Australian schools stand united in declaring, Bullying! No Way. This day also highlights the everyday work of schools to counteract bullying and reinforces the message that bullying and violence at any time is not okay. To recognise this important day and message, students are encouraged to wear a white shirt (no offensive logos or statements) on the day.

Harmony Day Harmony Week occurs in Week Seven this term. Teachers will be conducting activities in classrooms that cover the messages of Harmony Week. This is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. As Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world, it is important that we celebrate this. Harmony day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds, when we are all united by a set of core Australian values. To celebrate Harmony Week, an art display will be placed in the library and on Wednesday 27th March, students will be invited to wear an orange shirt (no offensive logos or statements) or dress in a traditional costume from their heritage. Please note that this is not a free dress day. If your child does not have a traditional costume or an orange shirt to wear, they are required to attend in school uniform.

Kiss and Drive Parents are reminded to refrain from parking in the “Kiss and Drive” area at the front of the school. This area is designed to keep traffic moving and if used properly, this becomes a very efficient and safe system. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Staff Carpark Parents are advised that the staff carpark is not to be used as a drop-off or pickup point for their child nor is it to be used as a thoroughfare. The carpark can pose significant risks with vehicles reversing and moving in and out of this area. Please note that only parents who have a valid ACROD sticker are permitted to park in the disabled parking bays within the staff carpark.

Playground Equipment Parents are reminded that the playground equipment throughout the whole school (including the Early Childhood playground) is out of bounds before and after school. Supervision is not provided on the play equipment at these times.

Voluntary Contributions The payment of Voluntary Contributions plays a significant role in the school budget as it enables us to provide essential resources that support the learning experiences of all the students at our school. At this stage, 29% of all the students at our school have had their contribution paid. A sincere thank you to those parents who have made payment. Payments are still gratefully accepted and can be made at the office in cash, cheque, Eftpos or Direct Deposit to the school bank account. A draw will take place for all payments received by this Friday, 8th March. The lucky winner will receive $100 cash which has been kindly donated by our P&C. The winner will be announced at the assembly on Wednesday 13th March.

Sincerely

Shayne Harris Principal

Volume 1, 2019

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NAPLAN - 14th - 24th May 2019 NAPLAN tests this year will again be administered online for students in Years 3 and 5 at East Beechboro Primary School with the exception of Year 3 Writing which will still be taken on paper. If your child is to be exempt from NAPLAN testing due to disability or you wish to withdraw your child from the testing, please see a member of the Admin team for the appropriate paperwork. Adjustments for disability are also available should your child have a disability which requires this. Please see a member of Admin or discuss this with your child’s teacher. NAPLAN “Information for Parents” brochures were sent home to Year 3 and 5 parents at the end of week 3 this term. For further information about NAPLAN Online, please visit https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment or if you would like to preview the type of testing your child will undergo, please visit: www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

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Faction Shirts If you would like to purchase a faction shirt for your child, please tick the faction shirt required and complete the

below table. Please return this slip with payment to school by Friday 5th April. Thank you

NUMBATS

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BILBIES WALLABIES

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FACTION T-SHIRT $14.00

LS FACTION POLO $22.00

FACTION POLO $20.00

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Payment can be made by cash, EFT or by Direct Deposit to the P&C bank account.

BSB 036 033 Acct: 186571.

City of Swan Parking Initiative The aim of this initiative is to assist with the management of school parking and

promote safe parking practices. During Term 1 of the school year the City’s Community Safety Advocates will conduct patrols of parking areas surrounding schools and provide education advice to parents who are deemed to be committing a parking offence. Whilst the City aims to address these concerns without imposing penalties, once Term 2 commences, the education phase is deemed to be completed and enforcement patrols will commence. The Community Safety

Advocate team will undertake patrols of the area and issue enforcement notices to vehicles for offences committed.

Honour Certificate Recipients 27th February

Back Row: Rebekah, Keenan, Lilly, Kirra, Aliyah, Jai & Diya Second Row: Neshi, Agampreet, Bella, Jett, Shaylee, Mikayla, Elyas, Aaliyah, William & Soourav

Third Row: Sanvi, Reem, Abbegayle, Lincoln, LeBron, Leo, Kiran, Kieron, Riley, Arianna, Dana, Stella & Chad Front Row: Flynn, Sopheria, Hussain, Xavier, Abigail, Jethro, Emma, Parwana, Bradley & Samara

Absent for photo: Ethan, Reza, Markee & Ayak

Aussie of the Month Aussie of the Month certificates are awarded to students who demonstrate good citizenship and display the virtues that the school promotes. Congratulations to the following students: Riley, Ashton, Aaliyah & Drew

Andrew Stewart Awards Yr 1: Matilda Lock, Clinton Nguyen, London-Rose Sheppard, Liam Da Anunciacao, Riley Herbert, Maansi Pindoria, Jackson Waddell, Van Bawi Zah Ngo, Allegra Barnachea, Zahra Al Hakimi, Lahn Pe, Kiran Peneueta, Bradley Slater, Azelea Te Whata, Cataliya Choueib, Wen Lin Ji, Azaylea Moore, Teagan O’Brien, Grace Hellreigel & Indiana Zurakowski.

Yr 2: Rogan Matapo, Ricky McCullaugh, Vancaleb Soning, Reece South, Paige Waddell, Pippa Chandler, Achieng Chol Deng, Ashleylu Haddon, Lucas Lee, Sanvi Patel, Brody Perkins, Athok Duom, Evie Verlinden, S-Jay Aza, Chloe Earley, Nicole Fildes, Riley Green, Lucas Harding, Aria Isaacs-Harding, Dana Kim, Arianna Bolwell, Jenna Cuison, Abrie-May Heaton, Samara-Lee Lawford, Emily Pittman, Ryder Powell, Iman Qambary, Tiairma Caraher, Lincoln Ellis, Khobi Felstead, Rida Kasim, Sameera Mohammed, Chanel Taylor, Tiare Peneueta & Angus Till.

Yr 3: Jett Kostopolous, Sophia Te Ao-Barton, Donald Curley, Lincoln Jacobs, Tayla Linden, Lawson Flaherty, Dion Francis, Ace Myintaye, Luke Stevens, Edward Wang, Enoch Elias, Zachariah Farr, Malak Idan, Aisha Lam, Leah Rowe & Aaliyah Sutton.

Yr 4: Sophie Chandler, Hartley Copley, Ethan Croke, Emarlee Moat, Aisling O’Brien, Riley Williamson, Agampreet Benipal, Ryker Phillips & Jeremy Cooper.

Yr 5: Hanan Alyassiri, Aiden Dawson, Brydee Gyomorei-Hills, Amelia Quartermaine, Amina Almagutar, Rebekah Farr, Jeena Garlett, Chad Curley & Leevye George.

Yr 6: Jaydon Bishop, Renee Su, Kaleirah Du-Pont, Ella Rowe, Dylan Vincent, Lilly Zurakowski, Crystal Nguyen, Mia Ayoub, Ebony Eleuteri & Michael Wang.

Bronze Badge: Sanvi Patel, Dana Kim, Sameera Mohammed & Malak Idan.

Silver Badge: Donald Curley.

Gold Badge: Aiden Dawson.

Student Photos All parents like to take photos of their child at assemblies or

school events. If you are including children other than your own child in a photo, it

would be appreciated if group photos are not placed on

social media unless you have the permission of the other

parents. Thank you.

P&C MEMBERS - Many thanks to the P & C for working to build a sense of community and support for school programs. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. President - Donna Linden Vice President - Ally Schaumann Treasurer - Lyndsey Milieri Secretary - Katrina Mallon Uniform Shop Coordinator - Jesmond McGregor

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Staff: Shayne Harris, Jonas Byford & Stef Vranjes Board Chair: Karen Lippinkhof Community: Kea Harper Parent Representatives: Sharon Ashton, Rose Elliott, Amanda Taylor, Anne Chew & Shae Aiello Ex officio: Ann Evans

School App - Keep up to date with school information and notify the school of student absences. For instructions on installing the app, please visit the office. It is essential for parents to stay up to date with the latest iOS operating system releases /updates and the latest Smartlink App versions. This applies to all apps on the App store.

Important Dates 8th March - Mid Term Rewards 11th March - P&C Meeting 5pm 12th March - Cake Stall (Run by LA1 & LA2) 13th March - Room 3 Assembly 15th March - Bullying No Way Day 18th-22nd March - Harmony Week 20th March - Student Councillor Assembly

CONCERNS / COMPLAINTS If at any time you have a matter which you feel you need to discuss please contact the school. Please note that ALL formal complaints

should be marked Private and Confidential and sent to the Principal.

Canteen Open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

To order online, visit:

(Sign up by completing the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with an activation link. Activate your account and login to the website. Add your child and the school). Please ensure that you are ordering from the current menu.

Monster Easter Raffle Our Year 6 students will be holding the annual Monster Easter Raffle to fundraise for future Senior School activities. Raffle tickets will be sent home shortly. Each ticket is 50 cents. All prizes will be drawn at our Easter Assembly on Wednesday 3rd April.

What is Bullying? Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening. Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystand-ers. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.

Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:

Mutual arguments and disagreements where there is no power imbalance Not liking someone or a single act of social rejection One-off acts of meanness or spite

Isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence

However, these conflicts still need to be addressed and resolved.

Children can be reluctant to tell someone else about bullying, however it is essential that they tell someone (parent, teacher etc) so that issues can be investigated and resolved.

Encourage your child to talk about what happened. Tell your child that reporting the bullying is okay. Assure your child that it is NOT their fault.

Uniform Shop Days: Tues 2.30pm-3.00pm

Wed 8.40am-9.15am & Fri 8.40am-9.15am & 2.30 - 3.00pm

School Banking

Come and see us in the Library every Monday from 8.15 to 8.30am for students and parents and 8.40am-9am for parents only.