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19 June 2017
From the Principal’s Desk Hi Everyone, What a huge 3 weeks it has been at Lakelands Primary School. We have had an amazing Year 6 Camp, Book Fair,
Mandurah History incursion, Ice Castle Construction day, WA Primary Pricipals’ Association Conference, Winter Carnival events and the ECE Garden Busy Bee supported by Coles. It is so satisfying seeing the P&C, local businesses and the community working together to help make our School a quality one. I am also excitied to know that our School Choir will be performing at the official opening of the Lakelands Shopping Centre in July, which is a great opportunity to showcase the talent in the School. With holidays less than two weeks away I am sure students and staff will be looking forward to the break, however, there are some exciting excurions and of course the ‘Good Standing Day’ to celebrate a hard working term. With LakeFest also on the horizon, Lakelands is the place to be this year. I trust your holiday break will be a special time with the family. Don’t forget you can always stay up to date with all the latest information and events via our website (soon to be updated) [email protected] , MessageU and the P&C Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477892799091841/.
Operation: Social Safety In response to recent incidences of cyber-bullying and inappropriate usage outside the school and feedback from parents, LPS is working with the School Board, P&C, local businesses, Lakelands Heart Beat and Mandurah Shire to organise a Social Safety day. Thank you to parents who have provided suggestions and ideas since the last newsletter. We are looking to allocating a day (4 September proposed) where students, parents and community members are involved in promoting positive social behaviour, understanding social media and adopting responses to negative social behaviour. This will link strongly with our values and foster a community approach to safety and care in our community. If you have any suggestions or ideas that could help this campaign please email [email protected] and we would love to hear from you.
ECE & Coles Busy Bee
Thank you to Megan, the P&C, Rob (Gardener), Tabitha, Alex and Coles for the successful installation of the ECE Nature Garden. As mentioned, it is a huge benefit to us enabling students to learn with hands-on and engaging resources promoting healthy eating and lifestyle. Feel free to come and have a look at the magnificent garden when you have a chance.
Winter Sport Congratulations to our Lakelands Legends Winter Sports squads with excellent results in soccer, netball, volleyball and football. More importantly, our students have played in good spirit displaying the Lakelands Legend values we are so proud of. The Winter Carnival Program culminates this Friday 23 June with a whole day Lightning carnival in various central Mandurah
19 June 2017 locations. More information has been provided to parents in consent letters, however if you would like more information please contact, [email protected]
What are Voluntary Contributions? 30% of families at Lakelands Primary School have paid their voluntary contributions. If you have any questions about the voluntary contributions don’t hesitate to ask at the front office or email. [email protected]
In term Swimming PP-Yr3
Information and enrolment forms will be sent home this week in preparation for the 2 week program between 31 July and 11 August 2017.
Semester 1 Reports Semester 1 Reports are now being finalised and will be given to students to take home on Friday 30 June. If your child is not there on the day the reports will be available for collection after the school holidays from Tuesday 18 July.
Year 6 Camp Point Peron I had the opportunity to join the Year 6 Point Peron Camp for one night and I must say it was one of the major highlights in 2017 for me so far. It was so pleasing to see senior students working together on challenges, showing courage with trying new skills and leading tasks with responsibility. Above all there were smiling faces everywhere with some old fashion fun- that didn’t involve a screen. I commend Michelle Neve, Eve Clucas, Graham Edge and Cameron Hendy for a well organised camp, which I am sure, will be the highlight fixture for the senior students in years to come at Lakelands Primary School.
19 June 2017 Artist in Residents
You may have noticed the colourful new Art project commencing near the Senior Nature Play area coordinated by Kim Fitzpatrick. Students are doing a terrific job depicting the local land features with Aboriginal artistic techniques.
Toddler Time Every Thursday is ‘Toddler Time’ where Nicole Ellis reads popular books and parents are encouraged to join in. It was brilliant to hear both Mums and Dads have joined in the fun so far, which is a great way to engage young children’s interest in learning. Start time is 8:50am every Thursday in the school library.
Ripper Writers, Readers & Maths Champs The ‘Ripper Writers’ and ‘Number Champs’ continue in this issue and it is brilliant to see parents encouraging reading, writing and number skills at home. Here are some of our Lakelands Legends:
Numero Number Champs Mason & Caitlin from TB 5.8
Ripper Writers from TB 3.1 Scott, Jarvis, Isabella, Jada & Tiah
Ripper Writers Aryanna, Fynn, Ella, Jada, Bryce, Kayden,
Tyler (Abbey absent) from TB 1.5
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Ripper Writers from TB 1.3 Piper & Bailey with very
descriptive Fairy tale Narratives
TB 3.3 & 3.4 with working hard on their STEM task
Tamsyn, Zhak, Skye & Taj (absent Matilda) from TB 2.2 with
their beautiful narratives
Lakelands Go Green Team The Lakelands Go Green Team will be presenting at this year’s kids Teaching Kids Program. Thank you to everyone who has brought in plastic bottles. We still need lots more – so bring them in and receive a raffle ticket. If you can – please cut the bottoms off the bottles.
School Health Newsletter “Flu” immunisations in Children Below the age of 5, it is recommended that all children have the immunisation. In countries and areas where this is given the rate of hospitalisation for young children with pneumonia is significantly decreased. Over the age of 5 children who are at increased risk from the flu are provided with a free vaccine from the government. These children include those on preventative treatments for asthma, or those with heart or kidney disease. Other reasons include long term aspirin use for something like juvenile arthritis, and of course illness such as diabetes. Immunisation can be had by any child where the parents would like to limit the child’s time away from school or decrease the chance of passing the flu onto other vulnerable people in their house. These immunisations are not covered by the government. The current risk of significant reactions to the influenza needles is very low but mild reactions occur in 1-10% and last 1-2 days. It is a dead virus and cannot give people the flu. It does not protect against colds and normal colds can last 1-2 weeks. The flu is much more serious and can leave people feeling below par for several months. Your general practitioner will be offering this vaccine as do many pharmacies.
19 June 2017 P & C Watch Term 2 is nearly over and half of another year gone. Our P&C has been super busy and is seeing some great results. To keep up with all that is going on please join our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477892799091841/ Last Friday teaching staff, P&C and the Coles Management Team did a backyard blitz in the Early Childhood Garden Area. We wish to say a big thank you to Coles Supermarkets who donated all our new ECE garden area equipment. It was an amazing day full of hard work and community spirit, what a fantastic team effort. Thank you to all involved.
Entertainment Books Our Entertainment Book Fund Raiser is starting to wind down. So you don’t miss out go to the digital flip book to get a load of what is on offer https://online.flippingbook.com/view/866062/8 and get your orders in. To order either the book or digital copy please go to www.entbook.com.au/913537a . With every membership sold Lakelands Primary School get $14 back so check out the great saving and see how much it can save you over the 12 months. Books are available from the front office for cash purchases.
Silent Auction Our Silent Auction has just concluded and we raised over $1100. Thank you to everyone that participated and donated items. 5c and 10c pieces The 5 and 10 cent pieces challenge is well underway and I’m hearing that Mr Brooks’ class may be in the lead! So get collecting everyone, Friday is the last day and we’re polishing the trophy.
Lakelands Shopping Centre This Saturday we will be holding a BBQ at the front of the new shopping centre at Lakelands from 9am -5pm. Please support us by coming down and having some lunch. We’re also still short some people to help so please email me if you can give us a hand – we are all busy so see what you can do.
Car Park Raffle Also our Car park raffle is back and you can have the chance to win the space at the front of the school for
exclusive use for all of term 3. Winner will be drawn on Friday 30 June and posted on the Lakelands P&C information and events Facebook page. Both raffles are just 50 cents per ticket so fill out your flyers and drop in the P&C box in the main office for a chance to win.
Discount Card Don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase our Lakelands Primary School Discount Card. It is only $10 and has discounts at over 30 local businesses. It’s great value and I’m sure that every family will be able to save just a little bit of money by having one. Just one round of haircuts for my girls and it had paid for itself. They are available for purchase from the front office at school. If you have a business that wishes to get involved or just wish to enquire regarding please email [email protected]
School Banking School banking continues to be on Thursday Mornings before school in the undercover area. If you would like to participate, application packs can be found in the front office or just as easy head to your local Commonwealth Bank Branch and open your youth saver accounts directly. If you would like to view this year’s prizes please go to [email protected] . Any enquiries please contact Kimberley Bebbington at [email protected] .
Free Dress - Cancelled Free Dress Day has been cancelled for term 2 due to school incursion.
19 June 2017 For Your Calendar Below I have attached the remaining term 2 P&C events and meetings calendar as well as term 3. Please add the dates to your calendar and let us know if you wish to help with anything.
Term 2
21 -30 June – Raffle VIP Car Park
24 June – Shopping centre opening sausage sizzle Term 2 Meeting Schedule
28 June – LAKEFEST Meeting 8:45am
Term 3 24
Jul -24 Aug Read-a-thon
29 – 30 Aug – Father’s Day 1 Sept – Sports Day 14– 22 Sept - Raffle VIP car park 22 Sept – Free Dress Day Term 3 Meeting Schedule 26 Jul – P&C General Meeting 8:45am 26 Jul – LAKEFEST Meeting 10am 9 Aug – LAKEFEST Meeting 8:45am 23 Aug – LAKEFEST Meeting 8:45am 6
Sept – P&C General Meeting 8:45am
20 Sept - LAKEFEST Meeting 8.45am
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 July 8:45am in the conference room. Fun-A-Rama is once again providing the P&C members with child care for our meeting durations for just $5 per session. Thank you to the enormous team of people that help us continuously throughout all of our events. We can only achieve what we do with all of your support, thank you. Megan Turner P&C President [email protected]
Community News Holiday Program Below is a link for a school holiday program offered by the City of Mandurah. The School Holiday Program is for 11 – 25 year olds with some exciting new opportunities for 15+ Please see our weblink for the list of great activities over the school holidays. http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/youth Whilst we have the usual full day school holiday program, we have additional workshops that are free and some don’t even need enrolment!
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