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Newsletter 20

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Carers

Thank you to our wonderful students, staff and parents for your understanding, patience and cooperation to help us get through the unexpected and often changing circumstances in 2020. We all did it together and that’s what this great community is about. Well done everyone!

I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas, a well-deserved rest and I look forward to seeing everyone refreshed, and ready for what promises to be another exciting year at Rostrata in 2021.

Twilight Tunes

Congratulations to all of the students who performed in our three bands last night during the Twilight Tunes concerts. They were magnificent and showcased the quality of the band programs at Rostrata. Congratulations also to Mrs De Hoog and the tutors for their hard work over the year – it was definitely evident throughout the evening.

Thank you also to parents for your cooperation and understanding as we made changes in order to stage the concerts within the Covid rules, for venues such as our assembly area.

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Year 6 Graduation

Tonight we have the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony in the Performing Arts Centre at Willetton SHS. This is a ticketed event and there is a strict limit of two guest seats per graduating student. As you arrive, please scan the Safe WA QR Code, then make your way with your Year 6 child to their class teacher to be checked in and then make your way to the seating.

We are looking forward to celebrating with our graduates.

Graduation Dinner Dance

The Graduation Dinner Dance will be held tomorrow night at the Amherst Village Centre in Southern River, commencing at 6:30pm and concluding at 9:00pm. Thank you to the Graduation Committee for organising the event, Humphrey’s Dance studio for providing the dance sport lessons this term and organising the music and dancing throughout tomorrow evening.

We ask that parents collect their children from the venue at 9:00pm.

Class Lists for 2021

Class lists for 2021 will be posted outside the staffroom windows on Friday, 29 January at 1:00pm. Teachers have dedicated a considerable amount of time in creating these classes and ensuring that each child’s needs have been considered. We have structured the school so that there is good capacity to absorb any new enrolments that we might receive in the week before school reopens.

Covid-19 Plans

The WA Government has extended the funding for two onsite cleaners during the day to ensure that hard surfaces are cleaned regularly into Term 1. We are still operating in stage 4 rules and this means that the safe practices we have in place will continue into 2021.

iPad Information Meeting for Year 1 Parents

Thank you to the Year 1 parents who attended the iPad information session on Tuesday this week. Staff were able to show parents how effectively students will be using their own iPads to enhance their learning at school. As parents saw, the use of Apple Classroom is a very strong feature for classroom and student management and one of the key reasons behind having students on the same, single device.

Parents can purchase iPads through the portal on the school’s website. This is through Winthrop Technology and we are assured that it is an extremely competitive price. However, as there has been a high demand, you might wish to check the delivery time before committing, as other suppliers may have more stock.

Late Arrivals to School

Students who arrive late in the mornings are asked to check in at the front office. It would be easier for them if they were dropped off outside the entry gates on Rostrata Avenue. Thank you.

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String Ensemble

Our string ensemble have given some outstanding performances over the past two weeks, firstly at the parent thank you morning tea and then at the junior assembly. Their repertoire of pieces was extensive and they delivered them all beautifully. Well done to all of the students who performed – you were amazing and a credit to yourselves and the school. Thank you to Ms Mikajlo for conducting and leading the ensemble so well. The students have worked exceptionally well under your direction.

Student Reports

These will be sent via Connect, to parents on Thursday, 17 December. If you have changed you email details recently, please notify the school ASAP so that we can ensure you receive your child’s report.

Last Day of School

The last day for students and staff this year is Thursday, 17 December.

Transportable Classroom

The site for our new transportable Year 5 is being prepared this week and the classroom will arrive on Monday, with installation completed over the next week. This is being located at the foot of Bill’s Hill, adjacent to the netball court outside C Cluster.

It will be fully operational from start of next year.

First Day of School 2021

The school office reopens on Monday, 25 January with teachers commencing on Thursday, 28 January.

Students will return to school on Monday, 1 February.

School Board Vote

Please note, voting for the 3 school board positions close tomorrow Friday, 11 December at 3:00pm.

Barry France Principal

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CARE TOKEN WINNERS

Sarah – C6 Adib – D2 Gayeon – B4

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KITCHEN NEWS

What an amazing year we have had in the kitchen. The garden has produced wonderful harvests including our new Kohlrabi that was a delicious addition to our coleslaw. The last 2 weeks have been about bread making. Students watched yeast go through a chemical reaction giving off carbon dioxide a process called proofing and one which makes the bread rise. They kneaded the dough and made amazing looking bread pretzels.

Merry Christmas Vickie Richards Kitchen Specialist

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Pretzels

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cup warm water

1 packet dry instant yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon honey

3 cups plain flour (Place 2 cups of flour in SPARE BOWL)

1 egg beaten

chopped herbs

ground salt

Method

Makes 7 large or 14 small pretzels

Preheat oven 200 c

Line tray with baking paper

Beat egg with whisk ready to brush

1. Place the warm water in a measuring jug

2. Add honey and dissolve

3. Add yeast carefully and stir till mixed with metal spoon

4. Let stand till yeast starts to bubble 5 min. Proofing

5. Measure 3 cups of flour into large metal bowl. Add salt.

6. Grate cheese and prepare herbs, mixing them together in a white medium bowl

7. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.

Add yeast mixture to flour once it has grown

8. Stir with black label till mixed. Add small amounts of flour till dough is not sticky and springs back

9. Knead on floured bench for 1 min

10. Divide dough into 7 balls

11. Roll ball into rope shape approx. 16 cm long twist into different knots and pretzel shapes

12. Glaze with egg and grind salt on top

13. Bake in oven 15 min till golden and crisp on the outside

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ART NEWS

Well done to all the talented Visual Art students in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 who had their artwork displayed in our 2020 Art Show last week. A big thank you to the Library staff and cleaners for your help.

If you missed it please scan the QR code below for a virtual gallery tour.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Chloe De Paoli Art Specialist

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KINDY NEWS

Merry and Bright Kindy Christmas Performances The Kindy children entertained and delighted their parents this week during their Christmas concerts. The children thoroughly enjoyed preparing delicious Christmas treats, parent gifts, and singing a variety of Christmas songs for their parents to enjoy at the concerts. We were so proud of how well the children performed using their big singing voices and lots of expression and joy in their performances. It was lovely to welcome the parents to the outdoor Kindy area and enjoy morning tea together and celebrate a wonderful year of learning and new friendships formed.

The Kindy Team

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SPORT NEWS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The PE Department would like to wish all our Rostrata Sports Fans a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Please stay safe these holidays and we will see you again in 2021.

2020 FACTION CAPTAINS

Our Faction Captains have worked hard all year to support the PE Department and they did a stellar job. Thank you and well done to Matthew, Caitlin and Jordan, Eric, Jessica and Shane, Marcus, Ella and Chloe, Owen, Ashlee and Georgia. As a token of appreciation towards our 2020 Faction Captains, they will be going to BOUNCE in Week 10. The 2021 Faction Captains will be announced at the final assembly for 2020.

RUNNING CLUB The last day of Running Club will be on Thursday, 17th December. Students are to return their ID cards to the Running Club boxes for safe keeping over the holidays. Students who lose or damage their cards over the holidays are at risk of losing their stored laps. New students and students going into Year 3 in 2021 will be receive an ID card at the first Running Club in Term 1. Thank you to our Running Club parent coordinators, Monika, Lisa and Warwick for their dedication to keeping Running Club up and running this year. Their continued presence at Running Club is truly appreciated. Runners who complete 100 laps will be awarded a certificate of achievement, while Runners who complete an accumulated 100km will receive a certificate and badge Congratulations to these Runners who recently achieved their Running Club milestones: Alano, B4 – 100 laps Lee, D5 – 100 laps Oliver B4 – 100km Ryley B4 – 100km

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SPORTS CHALLENGE – PARTNER YOGA

Yoga by yourself can be a rewarding exercise – why not share the love with a partner? Partner poses create opportunities to “build connections and trust, cooperation and communication, creativity and teamwork, confidence and self-esteem.” Check out this partner yoga video by Karma Kids Yoga and get ready to get stretching with a friend, sibling, partner… anyone!

SPORTS QUIZ

It is the summer of cricket! What do these cricket terms mean? ○ Yorker ○ Hat trick ○ 12th man ○ Bails ○ Duck / Golden duck ○ Dolly ○ LBW ○ Maiden Find the answers here. Answers to last term’s quiz :

Running, swimming, basketball, netball, rugby, footy, hockey, skateboarding, cycling, martial arts, athletics, tee-ball, baseball, cricket, volleyball, European handball, Gaelic football… and many, many more sports are great forms of cardiovascular exercise. Any form of sport or exercise that raises your heartrate is classified as cardio exercise.

Linda Vedel, Brendan Burke and Sue Leach Physical Education Specialists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHht9Xvf1fAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHht9Xvf1fAhttp://prideoflions.co.uk/get-playing/rules-positions/

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GARDEN NEWS

Garden News The garden is looking very bright and colourful thanks to the collaboration with Miss De Paoli and some of her art classes. Students have been busy painting the garden beds with bright colours for the last two weeks. We have stared the construction of shade over the garden beds for the Summer months to keep vegetables from burning. The chicks from the science lab have been visiting the garden to spend time outside. They are growing very fast and students have had the chance to watch their development this term.

Astrid Kind Garden Specialist

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LIBRARY NEWS

THANK YOU all for a fantastic year of borrowing from the library. We hope you have enjoyed reading a variety of books this year and perhaps even discovered a new favourite. The library staff are looking forward to seeing most of you again next year and welcoming some new faces too. Good luck to our leavers and particularly the Library Monitors of 2020, we wish you all every success in the future.

Ms King and Mrs Hunt Rostrata Primary School Library

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CLASS NEWS – A4

We entered the Bunnings Christmas Door competition on the 1st of December. We created our own snowflakes as we are all unique and different just like a snowflake. We didn't win the competition, but we still won a prize.... An INFLATABLE CHRISTMAS TREE. We love it! Thanks, Bunnings Willetton!

Kirsten Peel Class Teacher

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CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS

Cultural Responsiveness at Rostrata Primary Throughout the Western Australian Curriculum students develop intercultural understandings as they learn to value their own cultures, languages and beliefs, and those of others.

Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures allows students to develop respect for diversity and understanding of cultural difference. It also provides all students with a rich and well-rounded knowledge of Australia's history.

The Six Seasons - Nyungar Life on the Coastal Plain The Nyungar year is divided into six seasons as can be seen in the calendar wheel. The seasons are not defined by strict dates, but by changes in temperature, wind, rain and food availability.

The Nyungar were not seafaring people, but used all the resources of the coast, the coastal plains and waterways, and the scarp. In the warmer months they gathered and hunted plants and animals from the coast and coastal lakes and waterways. In the colder months they retreated from the coast to the hills for shelter.

Birak- The First Summer/ Season of the Young

Birak season sees the rains ease up and the warm weather really start to take hold. The afternoons are cooled by the sea breezes that abound from the southwest. This was the fire season, a time to burn the country in mosaic patterns.

An almost clockwork style of easterly winds in the morning and sea breezes in the afternoon, meant that traditionally this was the burning time of year for the Nyoongar people.

They would burn the country in mosaic patterns for several reasons including fuel reduction, increasing the grazing pastures for some animals, to aid in seed germination for some plants and for ease of mobility across the country.

As for the animals, there are many fledglings now venturing out of nests, though some are still staying close to their parents. Reptiles are looking to shed their old skin for a new one.

With the rising temperatures and the decreasing rainfall, it's also time for the baby frogs to complete their transformation into adulthood.

David Meyer Year 5 Teacher, HaSS Coordinator

References: Commonwealth of Australia 2014, Bureau of Meteorology, Indigenous Weather Knowledge, viewed 7/12/2020 http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/nyoongar/birak.shtml Indigenous Weather Knowledge, Commonwealth of Australia 2016, viewed 7/12/2020, http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/calendars/nyoongar.shtml

http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/nyoongar/birak.shtmlhttp://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/calendars/nyoongar.shtml

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CHAPLAIN NEWS

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. When you call us, you’ll hear a recorded message that explains a bit about us and how Kids Helpline works. After this message you’ll be connected with a counsellor who’ll start the conversation. The counsellor might ask what you’d like to talk about and follow up with some questions about the problem or situation so they can start to understand what’s happening for you.

You can talk about anything! Maybe something has happened at home or school and you’re not sure what to do about it. You might be feeling sad, scared, angry, lonely, or just want to talk to somebody who understands. Young people contact us about all kinds of things including friendships and relationships, family issues, bullying and cyberbullying, school and study stress, gender identity, sexuality, mental health, feeling sad or upset, body issues, or because they’re feeling unsafe.

When logging into WebChat (it’s like WhatsApp) you’ll be asked a few questions. This information helps the counsellor understand how best to help you. You’ll then go into our queue where you might wait a while, depending on how busy it is (sometimes in the evenings this can be up to 40 - 50 minutes). You’ll then be connected to one of our counsellors who’ll look over your responses and begin the counselling session.

All Kids Helpline counsellors have tertiary qualifications in a counselling related field. You can talk to the same counsellor again, if you remember to make a note of their name.

Kids Helpline won’t tell anybody what you say to us and our conversations are private. EXCEPT The only time we might need to tell somebody is if you or someone else are in a life-threatening situation or are in danger of being significantly harmed. In times like this we have a responsibility to protect you from harm.

Ngala Parenting Line WA

(08) 9368 9368 or 1800 111 546 (free for STD callers) 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week

https://www.ngala.com.au/services/ngala-parenting-line/

How Parentline can help you:

Parenting can be a tough job but also really rewarding. Talking to a Parentline counsellor can help you navigate difficult parenting dilemmas.

How talking to a Parentline counsellor can help:

You're not alone and there’s support available. Be listened to by a qualified counsellor outside of the situation Tune into your needs right now as a parent (as well as your child’s) Work out your strategies for making meaningful change Get information and resources about children and parenting Access individually paced over-the-phone parenting skills training Understand your family dynamics more clearly

Louise Lathbury, Chaplain

1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

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MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

The Rostrata PS Board held its AGM and final meeting for the year on Monday 23 November 2020. The board reflected on the work done by the board and sub-committees in 2020 including oversight over changing the school development and pupil free days, policies, consent2go payment system, preparation and attendance at the ESAT review and reviewing the report, various grounds and buildings works, monitoring the business plan, monitoring community engagement and community surveys and continuously improving governance and managing risks at school.

The board was also involved in the COVID19 response, lockdown, communication and incident management plans, communications with the Minister for Education, transitions and virtual meetings. The board also raised concerns about health and wellbeing of students, staff and the broader community.

Throughout the year the board welcomed new board members Ibrahim Omeri and Noni Walker, and farewelled Raj Hadinnapola and Jenny Xiao. We have also continued our collaborative partnership with the P&C group.

2020 has been a busy and unusual year. I would like to thank our board members and staff for all of their hard work in the last year and I’m sure we all look forward to a rest over the school holidays. Congratulations to our graduating year 6 class who have shown resilience and adaptability this year. I would also like to especially thank Mr France for his leadership throughout my tenure on the board, and to wish him well in his exciting new role. As I step down from the board at the end of 2020, I am confident that the board is in good shape - with strong governance, collaborative relationships and a shared aim to get the best outcomes for our students, staff and broader Rostrata community.

Cheryl Chan

Chair, Rostrata Primary School Board

ROSTRATA SUPPORTS RESEARCH

D Cluster teachers Ryan Perry and Mitchel Freind Raising Money for Movember

Perry Good Freind’s T-Ryan to Raise as Mitch Money as Possible

Two of Rostrata’s best gave up their top lip real estate for the month of November in order to raise as much as they could for ‘Movember’. They raised a few hundred dollars and had a great time doing it!

Many of the staff here at Rostrata donated money and we couldn’t be prouder of their fan-tash-tic effort!

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

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MATHLETICS and READING EGGS

Report detailing Rostrata Primary School’s Mathletics usage and acheivements.

Another very successful year for all our Rostrata Mathletes! Congratulations everyone who gained a Mathletics certificate this year.

Report detailing Rostrata Primary School’s Reading Eggs usage and acheivements.

Mathletics and Reading Eggs/Eggspress are both available throughout the school holidays. Thank you once again to Rostrata P and C for supporting this program for our students.

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ROSTRATA P & C NEWS

Thank you from the P&C President

I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped our school community throughout the year; especially all P&C members and school staff. We couldn’t be the school we are without all the support we get from parents, students, and staff, and we are very lucky to have such a great school community. This has been especially true this year, with many challenges faced, lots of additional work for our staff and many others in our community, as well as lots of uncertainty.

All the best to those families departing Rostrata this year – hopefully the transition to new schools next year goes smoothly for you – thank you for being part of the Rostrata Community and I hope you have enjoyed your time here.

I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and look forward to seeing you all back at school in 2021.

Cheers,

Tristan Cameron

P&C President

Rostrata Dads

We are looking for a couple more dads to help run the Rostrata Dads group from next year. This involves organising 4 or 5 simple dads / dads and kids events each year, as well as running the communications (to our dads’ database, newsletter, P&C and Fathering Project). If you would like to help and know more, please get in touch at dads@rostratapandc.org.au.

Date for your diary: Dads and kids camp out on the school oval: Saturday 8 March 2021

Fathering tip of the week: Unconditional love is when our children know they are loved not because of what they do or don’t do, but because they are your child.

P &C Website

To keep up to date on all P&C related events and information, please check out our website: www.rostratapandc.org.au

Tristan Cameron P&C President

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YOUNG ENGINEERS

Young Engineers Club (YEC) (Wednesday & Thursday after-school from 3:15pm) – Young Engineers is on again in Term 1, 2021. Students interested in hands-on STEM will now get their chance to build like never before. If you’ve enrolled in Young Engineers before, you will get an email invitation when registration opens. If you’ve never heard of Young Engineers before, you are welcome to place your details on the waitlist. Please follow the links below for more info. Pre-Primary – Yr 1 students | every Wednesday OR Thursday 3:15pm-4:30pm (Staff Room) Build, build & more building… learning engineering by building Lego prototypes of historical, modern and functional machines. STEM can’t be any more real & fun. Starts week 2 of Term 1. Yr 2-6 students | every Wednesday OR Thursday 3:15pm-4:30pm (Staff Room) All past and present Lego engineering students can now level up and add electronics engineering to their portfolio. We build awesome electronic devices such as FM radio, solar powered lights and much more… while learning about electronics. Starts week 2 of Term 1. Join the waitlist >> http://bit.ly/ye-waitlist Enquiries: perth@young-engineers.com.au / 0406 542 912 Chee Wong

https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fye-waitlist&data=04%7C01%7Cliezl.ferreira%40education.wa.edu.au%7Ca7e108e0822a4b6f97c808d89593b257%7Ce08016f9d1fd4cbb83b0b76eb4361627%7C0%7C1%7C637423808891699318%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Jhi1DqHiUav58UHvYMtj52bzqcyGYu5Lb9RRKDl6X%2BA%3D&reserved=0mailto:perth@young-engineers.com.au

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