Term 1 Week 8 - 27 March 2019
Newsletter Articles
- From the Principal…..
- Inside the classroom…..2-3 C & 3-4 JL
- Brixhibition Entries
- Wombat Visit
- Assembly Dates
- NMPSSA Carnival
- Launch into Learning
- Perth Primary School Attendance Data
- Happy Birthday
- School Health Nurse Classroom Visits
- Bus Changes
- Student Banking day is Thursday
- Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
- Canteen News…..
- Uniform New Item
- Perth Primary School Association Fundraising Committee
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
- Community News……
- Term Dates
- 2019 PPS Support Staff
- Installing SZapp
Calendar of Key Events
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Date |
Event |
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Wed 27th March |
NMPSSA Athletic Carnival St Leonards |
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Wed 10th April |
Author Visit – Dianne Wolfer Grades 2 - 6 |
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Friday 12th April |
Moderation Day – Student Free Day End of Term 1 |
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Monday 29th April |
Term 2 Commences Anzac Day Ceremony 10.40 am |
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Friday 3 May |
Soccer Gala Day |
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Tues 14th – Thurs 16th May |
NAPLAN Grades 3 and 5 |
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Tues 25th June |
All Schools Cross Country |
From the Principal…..
Last week preliminary reports were shared to let parents know about the way students have started the year in terms of work habits and learning behaviours. Our focus for the first few weeks has been clearly on establishing an orderly learning environment so that every student has explicit information about their responsibilities and what to do to make sure they are ‘switched on’ for their best learning each day. Playing happily and getting along with others are also important aspects of time at school.
Student Leadership Presentations
Yesterday at assembly we recognised our student leadership groups for 2019 and presented each group with their badges. Before assembly started the groups attended a signing ceremony with their parents where they signed the Leadership Agreement for their positions. Thank you to parents who were able to attend and support your child at this important occasion. We look forward to our Student Leaders being role models in 2019 and beyond and setting a high bar to which other students will aspire. We know they will make a full and important contribution to the life of Perth Primary School.
Congratulations to the following:
Student Cabinet: Lucy, Tommy,
Ryder, Jorji, Caitlin, Casey, Zander, Hayden, Amali and Tarnia
Student Parliament: Evie, Phoenix, Dulcie, Sunni,
Trisha, Lachlan, Olivia, Amelia, Spencer, Chelsea, Nixon, Zoe and Max
Student Leaders: Zatoria, Gemma, Montana, Baxter,
Ava, Jenna, Caitlin, Raiph, Ryan and Dylan
House Captains: Casey, Ryder, Tommy, Caitlin,
Lucy and Joe
K-2 Fun Activity Day
A large crowd gathered on our oval last Thursday to watch Kinder – grade 2 children enjoy a range of fun activities as part of their Fun Activity Day. The day was all about fun, participation and encouraging others. And there was plenty of this on display. The event was organised by Mrs Fleming, with the assistance of student leaders and grade 6 students. Thank you for a job very well done! Many thanks also to all parents who attended and particularly to members of our School Association who provided drinks and slices. It was fabulous to see many parents stay for a picnic lunch with their child/children.
Eskleigh Program
We are pleased to announce the 2019 Eskleigh Program will begin this week. This program provides important opportunities for senior students to develop the character qualities that are important for success at school and in later life. We talk so often about several of the qualities as there are constant reminders of them everyday at school and in many other quarters. The character qualities we’ve chosen for focus are:
Optimism
Positivity
Self-control
Perseverance
Gratitude
Curiosity
Social Intelligence
Visiting Eskleigh will provide opportunities for reflection and experience in many of these. Talking with your child will help to develop their awareness and encourage these qualities to emerge.
School Association Members
Following our AGM it is our pleasure to introduce and welcome incoming School Association parent committee members Erin Longmore, Jacqui Dalton and Mel Lucas. Our staff representative is Jenny Clements. Please speak with them if you have ideas, concerns or delights to share. This week we also thank outgoing members Felicity Cooper and Kate Spencer. Thank you so much for your contribution and dedication to our school community. We greatly appreciate your time, efforts and commitment.
Our 2019 School Association Office Bearers are:
Chairperson: Mel Lucas
Vice Chairperson: Jane Boyer
Secretary: Mel Biffin
Treasurer: Jacqui Dalton
ANZAC Day March and Choir
It is traditional for our Choir to be invited to participate in the Perth Memorial Service on ANZAC Day. This year Mrs Butler has agreed to lead the choir in singing an appropriate song on the day to commemorate this special event. Please collect a permission form from the office if you would like to represent our school to march in the parade and/or sing with the choir on ANZAC Day. Further details about exact times and assembly points will be announced when they are available closer to the date.
ANZAC Parade and Choir Performance - Permission Slip
ANZAC PARADE AND CHOIR PERFORMANCE PERMISSION SLIP
Lee Craw
Principal
Inside the classroom…..2-3 C & 3-4 JL
Brixhibition Entries
Wombat Visit
A special thank you to Tara Henderson for our special visitors.
NMPSSA Carnival
On Wednesday 27 March our athletics team will compete against all other NMPSSA schools at the St Leonards Athletics Centre (10am-1:45pm).
Congratulations to the following students for gaining selection in Perth Primary’s Athletics Team:
Bree, Scarlet, Alana, Trae, Logan, Jaxan, Sophie, Amelia, Emma, Archie, Charlie P., Charlie H., Lilliarna, Georgie, Charlize, Gizaye, Nicholas, Riley, Max, Christian, Lucy, Jorji, Zatoria, Gemma, Caitlin, Joe, Ryder, Hayden and Ryan.
We wish everyone involved the best of luck!
Launch into Learning
Perth Primary School Attendance Data
Happy Birthday
Celebrating birthdays this newsletter are:
Evie, Albie, Charlotte, Taylah, Yasmyn, Nate, Hayden, Julien, Zachary, Skylar, Reya, Annabelle and Mrs JL.
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Class |
Student |
Assembly Award for: |
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P - 1 CW |
Toby |
For growth in resilience and enthusiasm towards leaning. |
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P-1 CW |
Amelia |
For greeting her teachers every day with a big smile on her face. |
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P-1 A |
Nyah |
Being a friendly, caring and helpful member of our class. |
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P-1 A |
Georgia |
For the enthusiastic and positive attitude she brings to all learning experiences. |
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1-2 HW |
Indy |
For excellent determination and ideas in her writing. |
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1-2 HW |
Koby |
Demonstrating a big improvement in his whole body listening. |
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2-3 B |
Payton |
For helpful and polite attitude and for making sure others are having a great day. |
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2-3 B |
Sam |
For his grit and positivity in our maths challenges. |
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2-3 C |
Mathew |
Improved work ethic and locking onto learning. |
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2-3 C |
Gemma |
Consistent effort, even when work is tricky. |
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3-4 JL |
Evan |
Growth mindset and making connections in his learning. |
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3-4 JL |
Maddi |
Growth mindset and making connections in his learning. |
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4-5 D |
Harlee |
Being willing to accept and act upon feedback and trying to bump up her work. |
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4-5 D |
Armi |
Being organised and quick to follow instructions properly. |
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5-6 LJ |
Dylan |
Increased willingness to ask clarifying questions when unsure of a task. |
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5-6 LJ |
Cody |
Being a kind and inclusive students, who displays a lovely sense of humour. |
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5-6 W |
Max |
For his enthusiastic approach. |
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5-6 W |
Eloise |
A settled and focused start to the year. |
School Health Nurse Classroom Visits
Bus Changes
Student Banking day is Thursday
Welcome to our new School Banking Co-ordinators Naomi Howe and Hannah Barker. A very special thank you to Sarah Whitchurch and Tarsha Hockley, our outgoing School Banking Co-ordinators, for volunteering your time that allows students to participate in school banking.
Duty of Care Reminder To Parents
School Times: 8:50am - 2:50pm
Supervision commences at 8:30am and ends shortly after 2:50pm. Therefore, students should not arrive at school prior to the commencement of supervision nor remain on school premises after supervision ceases. A teacher will be on duty to care for children catching the bus. Before School Care is provided for students needing to be dropped to school before 8:30am and operates from 7:45am in the Library. Bookings are to be made via our online booking system (Qkr) or via the school office. Cost is $3 per session.
Canteen News…..
In 2019 canteen is moving towards Qkr online ordering for all lunch orders. Over counter sales at recess and lunch will still be available. Please look further in the newsletter for instructions to download the Qkr app.
This week’s sweet treat is: Carrot Cake
Uniform New Item
Soft Shell Jackets with school logo
Sizes 4 – 12
Available to purchase via Qkr
$45
Perth Primary School Association Fundraising Committee
A reminder to parents to return all raffles tickets (sold or unsold) to the office. Additional tickets are available at the school office.
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1st Prize |
Basket of Easter eggs |
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2nd Prize |
Basket of Easter eggs |
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3rd Prize |
$30 Kyeema Seafood voucher |
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4th Prize |
$20 Coles voucher |
Mothers’ Day is after Easter break so we also will be asking for small donations from each student to help with our Mothers’ Day stall.
Jacqui Dalton
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday 8:45am – 9:00am
Payments by cash, Qkr, or EFTPOS (at the office)
There is a Facebook page moderated by parents which sells second hand uniforms. This can be found on Facebook at: Perth Primary School (Tas) buy and sell uniforms.
Outside School Care Hours (OSHC)
Vacancies are
limited!
Early Birds and After School
Care
Early Birds 7:45am - 8:30am Monday - Friday
please contact the school office 6398 2302 ($3 per child)
Please Note: Payments and bookings can be made via cash or the Qkr
app
(our preferred payment method).
Please Note: Parents are required to personally drop off children to BSC.
After School Care – Midlands Kids Club (Northern
Midlands Council)
please contact Kate Lee – 0438 911 303
Community News……
Term Dates
2019
Term Finish: Friday 12
April
Easter break: 19 April – 23 April
Term 2 Start: Monday 29 April. Term 2 Finish: Friday 5 July
Term 3 Start: Monday 22 July. Term 3 Finish: Friday 27 September
Term 4 Start: Monday 14 October. Term 4 Finish: Thursday 19 December (students finish);
Friday 20 December (teachers finish)
2019
Student Free Days
Moderation Day 12th April 2019
Professional Learning Day 2 22nd July 2019
Professional Learning Day 3 1st November 2019
2019 PPS Support Staff
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Chris Brooks |
Allison Maloney |
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Mel Petterwood |
Bec Beeston |
Hollie Flaherty |
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