A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL I hope that all of our families enjoyed a good start to the school year. Our first three weeks have gone very smoothly, although some parents reported some very tired children. This is to be expected as we transition from holiday mode to the daily routine of school life.

FACTION CAPTAINS

Congratulations to Chloe & Billy (Red), Emily & Stephen (Green), Jessica & Taij (Blue) and Lilly & Ryan who were introduced at last Friday‘s assembly. The role of a faction captain comes with many responsibilities. Set an example to all other students

Demonstrate pride in YPS

Demonstrate responsibility in a variety of circumstances and to also assume responsibility when required

Be polite and well-mannered at all times

Demonstrate respect for others and their property

Follow school rules at all times

Speak confidently at a variety of events representing YPS and school assemblies

Be available to assist with school organised tasks.

I am sure these students will fulfil their role to the best of their ability.

From the Principal’s Desk

Yakamia Primary School

Newsletter

Volume 2

19 February 2016

Principal: Gary Stenhouse

Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie

Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350

Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

P&C

I enjoyed attending this week‘s P&C meeting and meeting all the hard working members who have toiled very hard to contribute to Yakamia PS. 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 positive and productive working relationship with the P&C. Congratulations to P&C President, Belinda Stonehouse and to all office bearers for 2016 – thank you for your commitment to YPS. The newly elected committee consists of: President - Belinda Stonehouse

Vice President - Gabby Dixon

Secretary - Jodie Wilkinson

Treasurer - Sandra Colmer

Executive Committee - Kirsty Pearce, Madeleine Burger, Lea Clarke

School Council Rep - Belinda Stonehouse

Canteen Committee - Lenka Wenbourne, Sandra Colmer, Kirsty Pearce, Lisa Manera, Helen Walmsley

Fundraising Committee - Madeleine Burger, Belinda Stonehouse, Tamara Gladish

Book Club - Renee Armstrong.

We are seeking a School Banking Officer, 2nd Hand Uniform Co-Ordinator and a Sports Rep.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES We look forward to your support in paying these voluntary contributions – Kindergarten $50 Pre-Primary $60 Years 1-6 $60 These funds will be used to provide additional resources for all students. An outline of possible charges for each year level was provided at the end of last year. Please use this to anticipate educational expenses for the year. Charges will be collected at the time the particular event, such as an excursion, occurs. If you have any queries on contributions and charges, please contact the office. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank deposit (BSB 016-510 A/C 340823089). We do not have EFTPOS facilities.

Last year Yakamia PS had a contribution rate of 55%. I‘m sure we can improve in 2016. After all $60 per year is only $15 per term or $1.50 per week! Less than half a cup of coffee!!! And you can……….

Win back your Voluntary Contributions!

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).

Thank you to the P&C for generously sponsoring this idea.

Attendance at School Student attendance at school is very important. Every day and every lesson is important to your child‘s education. Please ensure your child is on time and at school every day. Please notify the class teacher or the school if your child is going to be absent.

FACTS ABOUT ATTENDANCE

1. To get the most out of school and learning, children need to attend school for at least 95% of the time—that is 19 out of every 20 days.

2. Regular attendance allows children to build upon their learning and absorb it

3. Children who miss school in early years will have ―learning gaps‖ that make learning later in life more difficult.

4. Attending school regularly helps students develop confidence, social skills, resilience and teamwork—all great things for your child!

IMPORTANT THINGS A PARENT or CARER CAN DO ABOUT IMPROVING ATTENDANCE

Make sure your child attends school on every possible day

Make sure your child‘s school has all of your current contact details

Make sure you provide reasons for any absences your child has

Arrange doctor and other appointments outside of school hours

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Take holidays during school holiday times

Contact your child‘s school if you notice a reluctance to go to school

Take an active and interested role in your child‘s education—learn with them!

Be a role model and stress the value of commitments and responsibility

School Assembly The first classroom presented school assembly for 2016 will be held on Friday 26th February by Mr Parry‘s Year 4/5 class . All parents and friends are very welcome.

New School Year Reminders

Update Information Please ensure the school has current information regarding address, phone contact numbers, medical conditions, custody advices, etc at all times.

Gary Stenhouse

Principal

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YUMAMIA – Your School Canteen

We have variety of healthy food and snacks for every day (except Monday) but did you know about our Daily Specials and Meal Deals? Tuesday only Party Pie (max 2) $1.80 each Beef & Gravy Roll $3.80 Toastie, Popcorn & Smoothie $5.50 Wednesday only Hot Dog $3.50 Puppy Dog $1.80 Cheese Burger & Salad $4.00 Mini Cheese Burger & Salad $2.20 Chicken sandwich, Slinky Apple & Water $5.50 Thursday only Chicken Burger & Salad $4.50 Mini Chicken Burger & Salad $2.30 Pizza (ham, cheese, pineapple) $3.60 Macaroni Cheese or Lasagne, Watermelon & Water $5.50 Friday only Pie $4.40 Party Pie (max 2) $1.80 each Sausage Roll $4.00 Yummy Drummies (max 2) $1.90 each

Order online or see Charmaine, Jayne or Kirsty at the counter. EFT post available.

Please remember that we are closed on Monday.

SCHOOL HEALTH NEWS 2016

Welcome to the 2016 school year for all students and their families.

The school community nurses role within schools are

To provide assessments of hearing, vision, weight/height/BMI and development, with parent

consent, for all children at school entry (kindy, pre-primary or year ones) and from year 2 to Year 7 on

parent/teacher request.

Health information, assistance with school health care plans

Training of school staff in health management (e.g. asthma friendly schools program, anaphylaxis

first aid)

General health promotion information and activities (e.g. Growth and development year 6, newsletter articles).

If you would like to discuss any of the above or access a service please see reception staff for a

referral form (to be completed by the parent) or ring the number below.

Karen Johnston - School Community Nurse

Monday and Tuesday on 98427564

‘Happiness is a Dry Bed’

Bedwetting is a common child hood problem that can be usually stopped.

Nocturnal Enuresis is the medical term used to describe lack of bladder control at night in a person who has reached an age at which control is to be expected.

Bedwetting can cause stress for both children and parents. It is recommended to seek treatment

rather than thinking they will grow out of it as some never do.

School Community nurses offer the Enuresis (Bedwetting) Program as recommended by PMH for children and young people from 6 years of age to 14 years. This involves the use of a mat and alarm to help the person to wake when needing to go to the toilet at night. The treatment is most likely to be successful if it is part of a supervised self- management program using reliable machines. The program takes between 6-8 weeks and involves weekly contact with the School Community Nurse. There is no cost.

Is your child:

Wetting the bed more than twice per week

Dry during the day

between 6 and 14 years of age

motivated and wants to be dry at night.

For further details please contact your School Community Nurse 98427564 or Great Southern Population Health on 9842 7500

Do you have a child starting school this year?

Starting school is a big event for children and a change for the whole family. For useful information and tips to help your child have a good start to school, go to the KidsMatter website to watch the new videos made especially for Australian parents - https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/starting-school.

Growth and Development

Uncomfortable broaching the subject? A useful guide for parents developed by the WA Health Department is ‗Talk Soon Talk Often‘. A copy can be found at - pmhttp://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Talk-soon-talk-often

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YAKAMIA JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB

Soccer Season 2016 will begin after the April school

holidays! We would love to see previous players and new

players join in to give soccer a go. Girls and boys from Pre-

Primary (must be 5 years old) to Year 6 are welcome to

register. All games are played on Saturdays at the North

Road soccer grounds. The fees this year are:

MiniRoos Under 7 (PP-Yr1) $85

MiniRoos Under 8- Under 11 (Yr2-Yr5) $95

Junior League Under 12+ (Yr6) $110

Some families are eligible for assistance through KIDSPORT. Go to www.clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport

**An online self- registration system is in place now. Please try and attend any of the following dates to get information on how to do this. Payment can be made in person or online.**

Registration Dates:

Monday 29th February 3pm – 3.30pm K-PP area

Friday 4th March 3pm – 3.30pm K-PP area

Tuesday 8th March 8.15am-9am School Hall

Thursday 10th March 8.15am – 9am School Hall

Saturday 12th March 9am – 12pm North Rd Soccer Club

Rooms

Please register before or on the last registration day March 12, and please contact me if you are unable to attend any of these dates.

Parent volunteers are a vital part of soccer, especially to coach or referee games. A free ‗Grassroots‘ 3 hour training course is available February 29, 6-9pm, and March 12, which is a great introduction to coaching young age groups. No experience required!! Would love to hear from you if you are interested in coaching or refereeing your child‘s team.

Lisa Manera 0439601295 or yakamiasoccer@yahoo.com.au

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Honour Certificate Recipients—12 February 2015

Room Name Room Name

12 Xavier

Emily-Rose

26 Asia

Geordie

13 Caleb

Aisha

32 Sam

Charmelle

14 Ella

Taylor

33 Evie H

Kaiden

15 Bella

Sean

34 Joshua

Lucy

21 Thomas

Amber

35 Aiden

Mitchell

22 Carlo

Maya

23 Ella

Eliza

24 Amy-Lee

Bryke Coo

25 Tyra

Kobi

Little Seeds Surfing

After School SurfGroms; Fun in the surf for 5 - 12 year olds. This is a progressive learning program that includes lessons and games that teach water safety and build confidence. There are 5 different levels to achieve, lots of rewards and games. It’s a great way to make friends and grow your surf skills.

Tuesday's and Wednesday's after school; 3.30 – 5.00

Boards and wetsuits are provided; you can add an awesome surf pack when registering. Bookings essential, programs and registration online at www.surfgroms.com

If there is a date that doesn't suit you, please contact me, I’m flexible with making it happen, its hard sometimes to load all possibilities into the web page

For more information call Little Seeds Surf Coaching team; Roz and Kylene 0427 413 627

Albany Ballroom Dance Studio

Kids classes started 4 February. Classes are:

Movement to Dance Kindy to 12 yrs, Friday‘s 4.30-5.30pm

Medal Class 8yrs +, for those wanting to do gradings/medals, Friday‘s 4.30-6.30pm

$8 per class or $15 for both.

For more information please contact Donna on 0407 980 010. Held at the Albany Italian Club, Albany Highway.

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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.

JOEY

SCOUTS (6-

8 YRS)

CUB SCOUTS (8-11 YRS)

SCOUTS (11-15 YRS)

DISCOVER SCOUTS