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Yakamia Primary School
Newsletter
Volume 3
7 March 2014
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: [email protected]
Room 24 have started this year in a really positive manner, producing some beautiful work
and exhibiting good behaviour both in the classroom and in the playground.
We have established our classroom routines and I am pleased to note the students’ excellent
organisational skills and awareness of our classroom timetable.
Our assembly last week was the first class run assembly for this year and the students of
Room 24 did a wonderful job. They remembered a very long poem about our school and said
it beautifully for the audience. We were very pleased with the number of parents and friends
who came back to our room for afternoon tea (which was delicious) and would like to thank
those people for taking the time to join us.
We have lots of interesting things planned for the rest of this term which is whizzing past
very quickly.
Room 24 News
When you meet new people for the first time make sure that you:
• Be yourself;
• Be friendly and honest;
• Be a good listener;
• Don’t pretend to be someone you are not.; and
• Most of all remember this – Treat other people the way you like to be treated.
Making New Friends
Faction Swimming Carnivals
CCCC ongratulations to all the students who
competed in the Faction Swimming
Carnivals. The Intermediate Shield was won
by Blue Faction and the Senior Shield was
also won by Blue.
The individual champions were:
Year 4 Girls Champion Maya Anning
Year 4 Girls R/Up Machaela Taylor
Year 4 Boys Champion Henry Ayres
Year 4 Boys R/Up Locklan Ross
Year 5 Girls Champion Jorja Ercegovich
Year 5 Girls R/Up Tillie Bartley
Year 5 Boys Champion Liam Buss
Year 5 Boys R/Ups Cameron Pettley-Gray
Carson Bristow
Year 6 Girls Champion Jenaya Colbung
Year 6 Girls R/Up Elli Stewart Morgan
Year 6 Boys Champion Liam Burge
Year 6 Boys R/Up Callum Offer
Year 7 Girls Champion Teleya Beattie
Year 7 Girls R/Ups Dimitti Jones-Thorne
Georgia Crosby
Year 7 Boys Champion Fenn Forrester
Year 7 Boys R/Ups Connor Burge
Denver Brown
A big thank you to all the parents who
volunteered their time to help with place
judging on the day and to the parent
supporters in the stands.
Intermediate Shield Results
1st Blue 296 points
2nd Red 209 points
3rd Green 194 points
4th Gold 193 points
Senior Shield Results
1st Blue 272 points
2nd Green 255 points
3rd Red 174 points
4th Gold 152 points
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Faction Swimming Carnivals
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Assembly
Well done to Mrs Beard and her class on a
fantastic first assembly for the year. It was
truly terrific!
Next Friday's assembly will be hosted by
Mrs Stamp’s Year 5 class. The school looks
forward to all family and friends attending.
P&C
It was fantastic to see some new Yakamia
families represented at the P&C annual
general meeting this week. The P&C has
achieved so much in the school over many
years and continues to be a driving force
coordinating a wonderful canteen and many
fundraising opportunities.
I look forward to a continued positive working
relationship with P&C and welcome all office
bearers for 2014 – thank you for your
support.
Attendance: It’s Not Ok To Be Away!
Should you require support in saying NO to
your son/daughter on their attendance or any
other issue please contact us immediately.
We all can work together to make a difference
to your student’s future.
Be on time, Be at school,
That’s the rule!
Tribes
Tribes still remains the basis for our focus on
values across the school and has been in place
for many years. The process aims to teach
students processes to cooperate, interact with
others and to build a positive culture for
learning and human development throughout
the school. The Five Tribes Agreements form
the basis of our relationships in the school
and are consistently supported throughout all
classes.
The Tribes Agreements are as follows:
1. Personal Best
2. Appreciation - No Put Downs
3. Attentive Listening
4. Mutual Respect
5. Right to Pass
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From the Principal’s Desk
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The 2014 Voluntary Contributions are: Money payable to office or by Direct Debit
Kindergarten $50 per child Direct Debit Details:
Pre-Primary to Yr 7 $60 per child BSB 016-510
Account no: 3408 23089
Please note child’s name in full if different from parent
New P&C Committee 2014
The P&C are very excited to announce the new 2014 committee!
Congratulations to everyone who is stepping into a leadership role this year & best of luck!
Please remember its everyone’s P&C and your contribution & support throughout the year is valued
and needed!
President: Michelle Edwards
Vice-President: Yvonne Walker
Secretary: Melissa Pears & Alana Seaman
Treasurer: Louise Fazio
Executive Members: Michelle Edwards, Yvonne Walker, Melissa Pears, Alana Seaman, Louise
Fazio, Jodie Wilkinson, Renae Armstrong & Nyree Mackenzie
Fundraising Committee: Catherine Bramley (convenor), Alana Seaman, Belinda Stonehouse
Scholastic Bookclub (working with Fundraising Committee): Renae Armstrong, Jaqui Toovey, Cassie
Rowe & YPS support from Max Kosovich
Canteen Committee: Nyree Mackenzie (convenor), Yvonne Walker (2nd hand uniforms), Louise Fazio
(accounts), Belinda Stonehouse & YPS support from Helen Walmsley
P&C School Council Rep: Jodie Wilkinson
Parent Sports Representatives: Catherine Bramley & Vicky Reed
School Banking Officers: Jenny Bristow & Kerry Swarbrick
Worlds Longest Ribbon - Fundraiser for Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research
Foundation
Yakamia PS is proud to be 1 of 200 schools in WA who will be participating in the Worlds Longest
Ribbon record attempt! There is 15 metres of ribbon that needs kind messages of support for the
children suffering with leukaemia.
Kids: Please wear yellow on Wednesday 12th March and bring a gold coin so you can sign the ribbon!
A P&C representative will be coming to all classes on Wednesday morning to collect all participating
children and taken to the Hall, where the signing tables will be set up.
All of the ribbons are sent back to Perth and stitched together to form one long ribbon! The ribbon
will then become an art instillation piece which will go up in the new children’s hospital in Perth, to
be opened next year.
P&C News
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Honour Certificate Winners—28 February 2014
Room Name Room Name
11 Kali Haese
Joshua Crosby
24 Indi Marwick
Amber Wilkinson
12 Connor Lazar
Keliesha Richmund
25 Hannah Tschabotar
Christopher Winmar
13 Sam Want
Jayden Drew
26 Carlo Atienza
Asher Duff
14 Liam Burge
Talia Coyne
32 Exavier Milne
Zohar Amigo
15 Riley Wells
Ebony Belfield
33 Aiden Brown
Bianca Fazio
16 Jade Walker
34 Tsean Winmar
Mya Heemi
21 Rubi-Mai Ward
James O’Neill
35 Ella Siwiecki
Bailey Belfield
22 Katie Munro
Thomas Groth
41 Keira Armstrong
Frankie Burke
23 Geordie Owens
Gemma Ditchburn
Win back your School Fees!
Pay your child’s school fees before the end of Term 1 and you will go into the raffle to win back the
money!
Three prizes are up for grabs. One entry is given to every child who has paid. (i.e. a family with 3
children attending YPS, will have 3 chances to win).
Banking Helper for Thursday
P&C are seeking a volunteer to assist Jenny on Thursdays to conduct school banking. The time
commitment is ~ 1 hour from 8:15-9:15am, location is the Hall. Please contact Jenny on 0438917091
for information. Please remember there is a new collection point on Tuesday mornings: in the prac
space in the Kindy/PP area.
P&C News continued
Community News
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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.
YAKAMIA JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
The 2014 soccer season will start after the April school holidays on Saturday 3rd May and ending
20th September. Girls and boys from Pre-Primary to year 7 are welcome to register. All games are
played on Saturdays at North Rd Soccer grounds. The fees for this year are $85 for PP-Yr1, $90 for
Yr2-Yr5 and $105 for Yr6-Yr7. Some families are eligible for assistance through KIDSPORT. You
can obtain information online at www.clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport
Registration dates are as follows:
Saturday 8th March 9am-1pm North Rd Soccer club rooms
Tuesday 11th March 8.20am-9am Yakamia school hall
Friday 14th March 8.20am-9am Yakamia school hall
Lisa Manera. 0439601295 or 98421876
Saver Plus
Did you save your cash bonus for education costs?
Saver Plus provides free financial education, budgeting and savings tips to assist you in making your money go further! Saver Plus
will even match your savings dollar for dollar, up to $500 towards education costs. There’s no catch.
To be eligible you need to have:
a Health Care or a Pensioner Concession Card ● a child at school, starting next year or study yourself
some regular household income, e.g. you or a partner may have casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal
work.
Contact Maureen Adams at Anglicare WA on 9845 6617 or mau-
ACTIVE KIDS ARE HEALTHY KIDS
Kids love to be active. Physical activity can be fun and
can easily be added into their daily routine. Physical ac-
tivity is important for growth and development and is a
great way for kids to make friends and learn physical and
social skills.
Children need at least 60 minutes (and up to sev-
eral hours) of moderate to vigorous physical activ-
ity every day.
Children should not spend more than two hours a
day using electronic media for entertainment (e.g.
computer games, TV, internet, handheld games),
especially during daylight hours.
What can a parent do now?
We can all play a role in encouraging and supporting our
kids to be active. Offering a range of physical activities
can set them up for life. Suggestions include
• Be a role model – be active when you’re with your
children
• Include physical activity in family outings
• Support active play, recreation and participation in
sport
• Encourage and support walking and cycling to school
• Think of active alternatives when you hear ‘I’m
bored’
• Be prepared –have a box at home and in the car with
balls, a Frisbee, a kite, bats etc
• Negotiate a limit on time spent surfing the net,
watching TV and playing computer games
• Walk and Talk –practice spelling, multiplication and
other homework with your child
Give gifts or toys that promote physical activity such as
balls, bats, skipping ropes, skates or bikes.
For further information contact your school health nurse
on 98427564
Mindfulness in Relationships
Wed 12 Mar 6:00 to 8:30 pm Fee: $15p/p
Research has shown that mindfulness helps people enjoy greater
satisfaction in relationships, deal with stress constructively and
be able to communicate more effectively, particularly in conflict
situations.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Mon 17 & 24 Mar 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm FREE
Explore what constitutes boundaries and elements that
contribute to personal boundaries. Discuss how to verbalise
personal goals with objectives of change. In order to experience
satisfying connections, we need to set healthy boundaries.
Mums Raising Boys (0-12yo)
Wed 26 Mar 9:00 am to 11:30 am Fee:
$15p/p
@ The Dome- Conference Room
As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an
important role in the development of their son’s identity
including their ability to be nurturing. This in turn affects how
they relate to others, particularly to girls and women. This
workshop will discuss the mother-son relationship, what boys
need from their mums and practical ways to improve and
maintain a positive and rewarding relationship.
Fly In Fly Out@ The DomeConference Room
Fri 28 Mar 9:00 - 11:30 am Fee: $15p/p
Wed 2 Apr 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work is having an increasing impact on our
community and relationships. One partner regularly working
away raised new challenges for the entire family. Explore the
differences and develop positive strategies to make it work
Mums Raising Teenage Girls
Mon 7 Apr 9:00 am to 11:30 am FREE
Recognise the importance of mother daughter relationships and
understand how teenage girls brains function. Identify an
effective parenting style, understand the importance of setting
clear boundaries and discuss the issues currently facing teenage
girls today.
Healthy Conflict in Relationships
Wed 9 April 6:00 to 8:30 pm Fee: $15p/p
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship. How to manage it
and resolve problems in a way that improves relationships rather
than harms them is the focus of this seminar. Some of the
strategies include ways to ‘fight fair’, being on the same page and
staying on task.
Mums Raising Teen Boys
Mon 5 May 9:00 am to 11:30 am FREE
As Mothers we need to have some knowledge of our son’s world,
appropriate knowledge of modern technology, allow decision
making, risk taking and the steps to independence.
ALL COURSES CAN BE RUN IN DENMARK
FOR GROUPS OF SIX OR MORE
Bookings Essential - Phone:9845 7700
Email: [email protected]
Seminars for your Workplace
Ring our office to discuss the options
available
* Creative Conflict * Emotional Intelligence
* Warts ‘n All * * Work Life Balance *
Effective Negotiation *
Community News
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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.