School Survey—from the last newsletter

Please complete the National School Survey before the end of the school year, if you haven’t already done so. Only 18 completed so

far, with 5 more incomplete. Please paste this link into your browser. https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/Fqak2Enc

Organising Classes For 2018—from the last newsletter

Parent requests (confidential) for consideration of a 2018 placement for their child should have an educational basis and should be sent to Mr Liddelow, in writing or by email, (Barry.Liddelow@education.wa.edu.au) by Tuesday 28 November 2017. Every effort will be made to place your child according to your wishes although this is not always possible due to the many factors that must be considered for every child when organising class lists.

Once class lists have been established, it will not be possible to move students between classes in 2018.

Year 4 2018 1-1 iPad Parent Meeting Tuesday 5 December 6pm

Please come along to the meeting to listen to and chat with teachers. This very exciting 3 year program will enhance the learning op-portunities for students and better prepare them for living and working in our digital world. Students will be using specific apps to com-pliment learning, teaching and assessment activities, as well as becoming very familiar with managing devices, learning about cyber safety and using the device to: * Increase learner effectiveness

* Increase learner efficiency

* Improvement learner engagement and satisfaction

* Improve positive student attitudes to learning

St John Ambulance — Jane

At this week’s Faction Assembly, Jane presented and discussed what to do if you or a family member / friend were ever bitten by a snake or suffer from burns of some sort. Students were very attentive and could repeat procedures they had just heard and seen. Safety and knowing what to do are critical for the survival and future quality of life for snake bite victim and fire victims.

P&C Disco Excelsior Undercover Area

As this is a school event, parents and carers are reminded that it is against the law to smoke, drink alcohol or bring dogs and other pets to school. Please continue to observe these laws for the health and safety of all children.

School Gates

All gates (except Admin gates on Shreeve Rd) will be closed daily at 9:15am and re-opened from 2:50pm. During the day all visitors must sign in through the office. The health, well being and safety of our students is of paramount importance, every day.

Kind regards

Barry Liddelow, Principal

23 November 2017

EXCELSIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

IMPORTANT DATES

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Thursday 23 November Chaplain’s Afternoon Tea 2.15pm

Friday 24 November P&C Disco - Undercover Area

Friday 1 December A4 Assembly and Aussie of the Month

Friday 8 December Book Award Assembly

Thursday 14 December End of Term 4

Independent Public School

63 Shreeve Road Canning Vale W.A. 6155 Tel: 9455 5811 Email: excelsior.ps.reception@education.wa.edu.au www.excelsiorps.wa.edu.au

ABSENTEE SMS: 0438 936 827

Reminder

P&C DISCO!

This Friday

Kindy to yea

r 3 5pm to 6:

30pm

Year 4 to ye

ar 6 7pm

to 8:30pm

Tickets $7

NEWSLETTER

MERIT AWARDS

A2’s ASSEMBLY

A2 had a wonderful time participating in our first assembly. We all enjoyed speaking on the microphone and dancing to the Octopus's garden song. It was great to see everyone trying to copy our dance moves. Awesome air guitars everyone!

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A1 Lauren Travis

A2 Jemma

A3 Shaun Mia

A4 Zaid Kate

B1 Matthew Eric

B2 Corinna Bridget

B3 Wyatt Hiranmayee

B4 Neel Ahmad

B5 Emilie Joshua

B6 Tamara Eliza

C3 Sean Paige

C1 Walker Tai

C4 Conor Amia

C6 Jack Leon

E2 Saadna Maddison

E3 Brianna Anaya

ITALIAN B6

SPORT E2

MUSIC B2

GOLDEN BROOM

C4

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH

The value for October was: Honesty and Trustworthiness.

Dylan (A1): Dylan displays the qualities of a role model student. He continually looks at ways to be a good citizen. When conflicts arise, he always tells the truth and looks for different ways to resolve problems.

Phoebe (B4): Phoebe, you are honest, trustworthy and you can be relied upon to do the right thing independently. You make sure jobs are done and you tell the truth. You are a truly great Aussie!

Excelsior has many students who demonstrate outstanding citizenship qualities in the school environment. Other nominations for this award were: Nevaya (A3), QiQi (C1), Vincent (C1) and

Ashleigh (C1).

Zein

EXCELSIOR CHESS

Last week on Tuesday 14 November a group of Excelsior students from years 3 to 6 walked over to Forest Crescent to play chess. Their chess group showed us around the school and we had lunch together. We all enjoyed our games, it was a very fun day!

Planning for the 2018 school year is now underway. In order for us to plan accurately for our staffing and class numbers we need to know if your family is not returning to Excelsior Primary in 2018. If your family is not return-ing to Excelsior Primary next year, would you kindly let the office staff know you are leaving and where your family will be attending school in 2018.

EXCELSIOR’S NUMERO TEAM

ARE YOU LEAVING EXCELSIOR?

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Guess what!! The Excelsior Leapfrogs came 2nd in the Interschool Numero finals , with

only 4 points between us and Allandale with 504 points. We have been training hard for

an amazing outcome and fun experience. Before the finals we also competed in a heat

with two other Excelsior teams, but only I made it through to the finals. We won $100 in

the heat and another $500 in the finals which will be spent upgrading our school maths

resources. We are super proud of our efforts and can’t wait for more outstanding Numero

heats. The Leapfrogs consisted of Ella, Ashley, Lauren and Camryn.

Written by Ella and Lauren.

EXCELSIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

P&C DISCO

Friday 24th November

Held in the under cover area at Excelsior Primary School

Kindy to year 3 5pm to 6:30pm

Year 4 to year 6 7pm to 8:30pm

Entry via gate on Bridge Road

Tickets on sale at the office

Tickets $7

Includes entry, drink

& packet of crisps

The Lunch Box Canteen News Open Thursday and Friday

Thank you

The canteen want to thank all those who helped us during the recent very popular Sausage Sizzle day! In particular, our regular volunteer Tracey and also Mrs Bland, Mrs Shelby, Mrs Chiverton, Harry, Emily, Jorja and Blake. We had lots of sausages, lots of bun and sauce and lots of fun too! Thank you for jumping in to help and for your very hard work!!

Pop-Up Specials

As we near the end of term (and the school year!) keep your eye out for lots of last minute specials. You can now order Fried Rice ($4.50), Deluxe Cheese Burgers

($5.50) and the last of the Honey Soy Chicken Sticks with Fried Rice

Chaplain & P&C Parent Afternoon Tea

Will be held on Thursday 23 November 2.15pm in the

staffroom.

Parents are invited to come and meet our school chaplain and

discuss her roles and the ways she is able to support you and

your child in our school.

Our P&C will be providing us with some tasty treats. Please

RSVP to the office.

We look forward to seeing you all again.

Have a wonderful week.

RECIPES WANTED

To encourage healthy eating and to raise much needed funds for our school, we are

publishing our very own

PREMIUM QUALITY COOKBOOK

To submit your favourite family recipes online, just go to:

http://publishedauthors.com.au/

Don’t have access to the internet? Just give us your recipe & we’ll find a volunteer to enter it for you.

Recipes to be submitted prior to 1st December 2017 for

publication ready for Mother’s Day in 2018.

The Fathering Project held the Bickley Reservoir Walk last weekend. 6 dads, a grandfather and 12 kids joined in the event. We were blessed with good weather and the day was enjoyed by all. Here is a picture of us at Victoria Dam.