EAST BEECHBORO PRIMARY An INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL

Mid term NEWSLETTER 25th May, 2017

Message from the Principal

Dear parents, staff and students,

NAPLAN Well done to all our Year 3 and 5 students who took part in NAPLAN testing in Week 3. Although this can be an anxious time for some students, I would like to commend them for their mature approach to the tests. Results will be sent to the school later in the year.

Fidget Spinners Parents are advised that these toys are not to be brought to school. Although they have become the new fad toy, they can be distracting and can cause disagreements between students. Any student found with a fidget spinner will have them confiscated. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Public Holiday Parents are reminded that Monday 5th June is the Western Australia Day Public Holiday. Students return to school for Week 7 on Tuesday 6th June.

Reports Semester One reports will be ready to send home in the last week of this term. We are offering the option of emailing reports to parents. Thank you to those parents who have returned their preference in regards to how they would like to receive their child’s report. If you have not yet done so, it would be appreciated if you could please return your preference no later than Friday 2nd June.

2018 Enrolments Parents are reminded that applications are currently open for Kindy and Pre-Primary to Year 6. If you know of new families to our area, please encourage them to enrol their children at our school. Parents of our current Kindy students are reminded that they are required to re-enrol their child for Pre-Primary. Applications can be collected from the office or on our website, http://www.eastbeechboroprimary.wa.edu.au/about-us/enrolment-details/ Applications close on Friday 21st July but we would appreciate it if these forms could be returned as soon as possible. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunisation details and proof of residency.

Road Safety

As the wet weather has commenced, students are reminded to please take greater care when walking or riding to and from school and to be alert at all times. Please ensure that before crossing roads that you check for oncoming traffic and if your are riding a bike that you dismount and walk across roads. Please do not step out from between parked cars unless you have made sure that it is safe to do so. Parents are also asked to please be careful and patient when driving around our school.

School Contributions A sincere thank you to those parents who have paid for their child’s 2017 school contribution. These funds, although voluntary, form an essential part of the school budget and allows us to ensure that we maximise each child’s educational experience. If you have not yet made payment and would like to do so, please visit our office staff.

Nicky Suckling Principal

Volume 3, 2017

Important Dates: 25th May - Mid Term Rewards 26th May - Yr 5/6 Adventure Challenge 31st May - Student Councillor Assembly 5th June - Western Australia Day PUBLIC HOLIDAY 7th June - Languages Assembly

EastBeechboro.PS@education.wa.edu.au School Website: www.eastbeechboroprimary.wa.edu.au

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East Beechboro Primary School Brockmill Avenue BEECHBORO WA 6063 Phone: 9279 7299 Fax: 9378 2222

“Ask Allison”- I’m here for parents and carers too. Just a reminder that I am your school chaplain. I am available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for not just your children but for you also, our parents and carers. This year, I will be available for parents and carers who may want to drop in and have a chat every Wednesday after assembly. My office is located in the Early Learning Childhood Block (you will see my Disney/Pixar sign) but I will also be at Assembly.

Honour Certificate Recipients 24th May

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:

Marua, Zach, Abbegayle & Daphne

Back Row: Luke, Jimmy, Devon, Marjana, Brittney, Jake, Braden, Blaize, Stevan & Danielle Second Row: Cole, Noah, Buffy, Zoe, Jace, Ebony, Kaylah, Alia, Chad, Rhianna & Kyle

Third Row: Thomas, Oceana, Kayla, Charlotte, Ellie, Xzailan, Emily, Sukaina, Elias & Tahlia Front Row: Drew, John, Dana, Ella, Lehanna, Chanel, Khobi, Zallyrah, Luke & Vaneeza

Absent for Photo: Jakoda, Deanna, Malak, Aria & Kersley

The Life Ed program takes a comprehensive approach to drug and health education and helps children to develop relationship skills, positive communication (both face to face and online), problem solving and decision making skills.

Students are provided the opportunity to develop strategies and practise the skills required to avoid the harms associated with an unhealthy lifestyle.

P&C MEMBERS - Many thanks to the P & C for working to build a sense of community and support for school programs, it is greatly appreciated. Rose Elliott - President Rebecca Wright - Vice President Lyndsey Milieri - Treasurer Donna Linden - Secretary Katrina Mallon - Uniform Shop Coordinator Megan Kirkup - Canteen Manager

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 Exofficio: Kristina Petkovic & Ann Evans

Andrew Stewart Awards PP: Pippa Chandler, Lincoln Ellis, Dana Kim, Ricky McCullaugh and Angus Till. Yr 1: Jett Elliott, Aisha Lam, Riley O’Rourke, Nik Patel, Ellie Turner, Gabriella McCullaugh, Aaliyah Sutton, Edward Wang, Reid Ashton and Howard Nguyen. Yr 2: Bella Caraher, Fareeha Fahim, Drew Gunson, Zay Lwin, Jayden Podmore-Smith, Arnesh Sharma, Rashaun Thomas, Ameen Aljibari, Brock Bentley, Kane McAlpine, Leah Shin, Krishna Veaudry, Agampreet Benipal, Oceana Haeata, Ellie Tuali, Seth Cooper, Hartley Copley, William Heelan, Lexzy-Lee Jolly, Vaneeza Sakhidad, Tyler South, Neshika Vasudevan, Jeremy Cooper, Isabella Haigh and Aditya Parbhakar. Yr 3: Aiden Dawson, Alia Matapo, Eeman Ali, Cobi Miller, Murjaan Sakhidad, Rebekah Farr, Christopher Sherrington, Marley Sam, Thomas Collard, Chad Curley, Tahlia Dunbar, Ava Hawley and Fabian John Thomas. Yr 4: Brandon Bailey, Harry Doggett, Sean Lam, Reza Batat, Mia Mullick, Arabelle Russell, Tory Harris, Dylan Vincent, Minaya Ellis, Jai McGregor, Kimberley Elias, Lachlan King, Terani Matapo, Ruairi McMahon, Dakota Innes and Ella King. Yr 5: Ryan Lippinkhof, Luke Stephen and Aliyah Farr. Yr 6: Ali Al Hakimi, Imogen Bailey, Sadiq Al Ribaa, Rana Batat, Sharni Challis, Made Chidgey, Elite Clarke, Kirsty-Lee Cox, Lukas De Costa, Shenae Dunbar, James Fraser, Kianah Graham, Mason Gunson, Leah Haeata, Zaryah Harrison, Pranay Hirani, Braden Lawford, Jarad Penfold, Cody Powell, Makaela Proud and Jessica Warhurst. Bronze Badge: Oceana Haeata, Reid Ashton, Aditya Parbhakar and Makaela Proud. Silver Badge: Leah Shin, Christopher Sherrington, Arabelle Russell, Tyler South and Ali Al Hakimi. Gold Merit Badge: Dakota Innes and Zaryah Harrison.

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.

Travelling safely to and from school: The following tips are designed to assist parents in reminding their children about how to stay safe while walking to and from school. Always travel in a group. Walk on the footpath on the right hand side of the

road so you face oncoming traffic. Wherever possible, leave space between you and

the roadway. Stay in areas that are well lit. Stay in view – avoid going into areas that are

hidden (such as parkland bush or behind shopping centres) and planning trips to avoid such locations.

Be alert – earphones and headphones can reduce your awareness considerably.

If you have a mobile phone, have it turned on and ready to dial an emergency number.

If a passing car stops nearby, never get too close. Do not hesitate to run from a situation if you feel

at risk. Report suspicious behaviour to your parents, school and the police (call 1314 44 to report an incident or 1800 333 000 to reach Crime Stoppers), noting number plates of cars and/or clothing or distinguishing features of individuals. To get the latest community safety information from police, visit WA Police on Facebook www.facebook.com/WA.Police or online at www.police.wa.gov.au

P&C News 5 Cent Challenge - A reminder that the 5 Cent Challenge is on now. The class who fills the most bottles with 5 cent coins will win a pizza lunch on 27th June.

Dads4Kids Ten Pin Bowling - AMF Morley 17th June 12pm ($20 each) Includes 1 game of bowling, shoe hire and a kids meal of either a hot dog or chicken dippers, fries and a drink. All dads and kids are welcome to play.

Forms available from the office or contact Ben on 0409 374 457

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