A KIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (School Musical)

With only four weeks until the big night at the

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, staff and

students are getting very excited about the school

musical performance. Please help by checking with

your classroom teacher regarding any costume

accessories that may be needed.

Tickets for 19 November are on sale from the Administration Office.

Sharon is looking forward to helping you with your ticket selection.

SCHOOL VALUES

I’m pleased to share that our school signage is currently at the printers. I’ve included a couple of examples for you.

I look forward to the installation of large signs around our school midway through this term. Well done to our students

and staff who helped shape what our signs should include.

P&C DONATION

Congratulations and a big thank you

from staff and students to our P&C

who raised $1 500 towards the

purchase of musical instruments for

our school. This contribution is

significant in the development of The

Arts in our school.

FOUNDATION PLAQUES

A note will be coming home to you in the near future from our P&C detailing how you can make your mark as a foundation

family of Golden Bay Primary School by purchasing a memorial family plaque to be placed on our Foundation Memorial

Wall.

SCHOOL BANKING

School banking will be launched at our school on the 4 December. What a super way for children to learn about the value

of money and save for their future. I look forward to sharing more details of key contact and the process in our next

newsletter.

PETA LAWRENCE

PRINCIPAL

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Our new Website: www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au

9 Thundelarra Drive, Golden Bay WA 6174

Telephone: (08) 9583 8800

Facsimile: (08) 9583 8823

Email: goldenbayps@education.wa.edu.au

Website: www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au

Volume 1 Issue 15 23 October 2015

NEWSLETTER

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2015

IMPORTANT DATES

Term 4

Assembly 9.00am

Nov 6

Nov 20

Dec 4

Book Fair

Oct 13 - 19

Interschool Athletics

Oct 30

Light Horse Display

Nov 4

Parent Open Night

Nov 10 between 4:30–6:30pm

Year 6 Transition CBC

Dec 4,7,8

Kindy Café at 9.00am

Dec 8

School Disco run by P&C (not a school event)

Dec 9

Graduation & Book Wards Years 4-6

Dec 15

Book Awards Year PP - 3

Dec 16

End of Year for students

Thursday Dec 17

SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

TERM DATES 2015

TERM 4

Monday 12 October — Friday 18 December

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS:

Monday October 12, Friday 18 December

( No Students on these days)

TERM DATES 2016

Term 1

Monday 1 February—Friday 8 April

Term 2

Tuesday 26 April—Friday 1 July

Term 3

Monday 18 July—Friday 23 September

Term 4

Monday 10 October—Thursday 15 December

School Development Days:

TBA

SCHOOL HOURS AND BREAK TIMES

School Commences 8.40am

Lunch Eating 10.50—11.00am

Lunch Break 11.00—11.30am

Afternoon Recess 1.30pm—1.45pm

NO DOGS No dogs on school grounds or

oval during school hours.

This is for the protection of all

children.

Peta Lawrence

PRINCIPAL

Our new Website:

www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au

Use our QR code for easy access.

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STRANGER DANGER AND STUDENT SAFETY

With Halloween fast approaching and all the publicity that accompanies it, I urge all

children to take care on this evening in addition to regular travel to and from school. Always report anything suspicious to parents, the school and the police.

You can call 13 14 44 to report an incident to WA Police or 1800 333 000 to reach Crime Stoppers

(only use 000 in an emergency) .

Here are some suggestions to help your children stay safe:

always travel in a group

walk on the right hand side of the road to face oncoming traffic

wherever possible, leave space between you and the roadway

stay in areas that are well lit

stay in view – avoid going into areas that are hidden (such as parkland bush or behind shopping centres)

be alert – earphones and headphones can reduce your awareness considera-bly

if you have a mobile phone, have it turned on and ready to dial an emergency number

if a passing car stops nearby, never get too close

run from a situation if you feel at risk

report suspicious behaviour to your parents, school and the police

if you can get it safely, try to photograph or remember the number plate of the car

report number plates of cars and the clothing or any distinguishing features of individuals to police.

To get the latest community safety information from police, visit WA Police on Face-book www.facebook.com/WA.Police or online at www.police.wa.gov.au.

Excursions:

Interschool Athletics: $6.00 for selected competitors

Graduation: Approximately $100.00/child

Parent Open Night : 10 November 2015 at 5-7pm

Disco (P&C) Not a school event: 9 December 2015 at pm

Year 6 Canberra Study Camp: Payment Plans will commence in Term 4 as advised at

start of year

Note to parents:

Voluntary contribution payments can still be processed.

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Kindy Café

Tuesday 8 December

9.00 – 10.30

Dear parents of 2015 Kindy students

We look forward to welcoming you to our school for the Kindy Café which will be held on

Tuesday 8 December. This information session will include:

Activity time for you and our new students in the classroom.

The Kindy welcome pack with information for parents.

A welcome from Ms Peta Lawrence, school Principal.

Some tips and support information from our kindergarten teacher.

Presentations from external service providers: Better Beginnings, School Canteen

Association, Peel Language Development School, Ngala and Dental Therapy Services.

Refreshments for parents and our new Kindergarten students.

Our morning will commence at 9.00am and conclude by 10.30am. Please RSVP on 9583 8800 or Sharon.orlandi@education.wa.edu.au

PETA LAWRENCE

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School Car Parks

Thanks to all those parents using the

Tangadee Road and Arizona Parade

car parks. For safety reasons I allo-

cated the car park at the front of the

school on Thundelarra Drive as a

‘Staff Only’ car park. A number of

families cross the car park drive area

at the start and finish of school.

I respectfully ask that parents not

use this car park unless they have a

child with a disability requiring close

parking.

Peta Lawrence

PRINCIPAL

Kindy K1.2

Oliver Kindy K/PP1.3

Pre-Primary PP1.1

Saintish Year 1 2.4

Year 2 2.2

Austin Year 2 3.1

Ryan Year 3 3.1

Toban Year 3 3.2

Tully Year 4 3.3

Maria Year 4 3.3

Wilson Year 5 4.2

Ned Year 5 4.2

0 – 4yr CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS

Phone 9419 2266 for an appointment at the following clinics:

Kwinana Community Health Centre, 1 Peel Row, Kwinana

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

9:00am - 11:45am and 1:00pm - 2:45pm.

Port Kennedy Child Health, Family Activity Ctre, Clipper Dve, P/Kennedy

Alternate Wednesdays -9.15 – 11.15am.

Rockingham Child Health, Unit 2-4 Ameer Street, Rockingham

Alternate Wednesdays - 1.00 – 3.00pm.

Bertram Outreach Clinic William Bertram Community Ctre,

Cnr Hero Cres & Johnson Rd, Bertram. 1st Friday of the Month ,9:30am – 2:15pm.

Baldivis Outreach Clinic, Baldivis House, Cnr Arpenture & Huxtable Tce

2nd Friday of the Month, 9.30am – 2.15pm.

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You are invited……

..to join in the fun at GBPS PLAYGROUP

WHEN: Wednesdays

TIME: 8:40am to 10:30am

COST: $3 per child or $4 per family

WHAT TO BRING: A hat, water bottle

and a piece of fruit to share.

Playgroup WA memberships will be required after the trial

sessions have been attended.

VACSWIM 2015—16

Enrolments for VacSwim’s December/January swimming program are now open.

VacSwim holiday swimming programs

Enrolments for December/January programs are now open. It is important for every

child to learn to swim and develop essential water safety skills. VacSwim’s school holi-

day swimming programs are conducted by qualified instructors who teach children the

skills to be confident swimmers and safe in the water. This year there has been a small

price increase from $10.00 per enrolment to $12.50 per enrolment (family enrolment

for three or more children living at the same address is now $34.50). For further infor-

mation and online enrolment visit education.wa.edu.au/swimming

VacSwim invite card has been sent home with students.

GOLDEN BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSICAL

A Kidsummer Night’s Dream

AT

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

ON

19 NOVEMBER 2015

Commencing At 6.30pm

All Tickets can be purchased from the front office

EFTPOS available

Tickets - all one price of $18.00 (ages 2 and up)

Students participating in musical - no cost

As per the Live Performance Aust Ticketing Code of Practice there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES on purchased tickets

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PERTH LYNX

BASKETBALL CLINIC

Sami Whitcomb and Jacinta Bourne visited our school on Wednesday

14 October to conduct a basketball clinic with the year 5/6 class. The

children had a lot of fun participating in some high energy basketball

drills out on the courts. Sami and Jacinta then signed team posters for

everyone and answered some questions. They talked about the passion

and commitment required to reach the elite level in their sport. It was

wonderful to have Sami and Jacinta visit us and we thank them and the

Perth Lynx for this opportunity.

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School Photo Day - Purchase of Special / Group photos

Following our recent school photography by Kapture, you can now view and order the sports and / or special photos taken on the day. Group photos taken were: Choir, Faction Captains, Guitar Students, Keyboard Students, Musical Main Cast and

Student Councillors. These photos can only be ordered and

paid for online, through Kapture. All orders will be posted

directly to you.

When visiting www.kapture.com.au you will need to enter our

school code to access the gallery – Code: T6AGFB

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Families have the opportunity to borrow levelled take home reading books

from the school library. This borrowing will be available three mornings a

week and will be facilitated by our Library Officer Cid. On Mondays, Wednes-

days and Fridays from 8.30am.

Gifted & Talented Program Nominations to enter the Gifted & Talented Program at Comet Bay

College are now open by accessing

www.det.wa.edu.au/giftedandtalented

Students and parents of students in Year 5 are encouraged to at-

tend an

Information Evening relating to entry into the Selective Academic, Language

and Arts Programs

Thursday 29 October 2015 from 6.00 - 7.15pm Representatives from the Department of Education will deliver a

presentation to be followed by a question and answer session.

Comet Bay College - Auditorium

Allatoona Avenue, Secret Harbour WA 6173

RSVP: Tuesday 27th October 2015

Telephone: 9553 8101/9553 8102

www.cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au

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GOLDEN BAY DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

Dental screening will take place for enrolled children in

Pre-Primary, Year 3 and Year 6.

Your childs dental growth and development will be checked. If further discus-

sion is required that dental therapy centre will contact you.

Please note this is not a dental check up.

Pre-Primary 10 Nov 2015

Year 3 10 Nov 2015

Year 6 10 Nov 2015

Staff of the Golden Bay Dental Therapy Centre

Phone: 9537 2619

DENTAL NEWS

5 TIPS TO HEALTHY TEETH

Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste

Drink plenty of water

Choose healthy snacks eg. fruits and vegetables

Limit sugary foods and drinks

Regular dental checks

GOLDEN BAY DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

9 THUNDELARRA DRIVE

GOLDEN BAY WA 6174

PH: 9537 2619

OPENING TIMES: MONDAY – FRIDAY

8AM – 4PM

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Next Week’s Activities: Trip around the World

OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program

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Program Update

Term 4 Week 3 & 4

We have had a fantastic start to term 4 at OSHClub. The Children have enjoyed the

ocean themed activities and games of the past week and are eagerly looking forward

to next week’s OSHClub Spook-A-Thon.

Congratulations to the most recent Star of the Week Dakota Coleman who received

our new weekly award for being a fantastic helper and great OSHClub friend.

Reminders.

Sun Smart

Please be reminded that OSHClub policy is that all children require a hat during play

outside in all terms and holiday programs in WA. If your child would like to play outside

please ensure they have a hat. We do have at the service sun cream for all children. If

your child has an allergy or requires specific sun creams please let us know.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Care

Activities

Design a mon-

ster

Spider Web

maze

Witchs

Brew

Owl

Masks

Spider

Mobiles

After Care Ac-

tivities

Spooky

Spiders

Batty

Bats

Pumpkin

Lanterns

Creepy

Critters

Monster

Cookies

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0408 757 425

Coordinator: Jessica Lindsay

Assistant: Lauren Facer

OSHClub State Head Office: 92613200

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please cre-

ate an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also

be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coor-

dinator direct at the program.