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Dear Parents,

KEEPING YOUR CHILD HEALTHY

This week I met with our school Community Health Nurse, Philippa Sgro. Philippa has kindly sent a ‗Tips Sheet‘

for parents published by the Government of WA Child Adolescent Health Service. The sheet contains quality

information to support parents regarding sleep, physical activity, healthy eating, guidelines for screen time

(depending on the age of the child) and parenting support programs and networks that you can join.

I‘ve attached the tip sheet at the back of this newsletter edition for you.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

At Golden Bay Primary School we are continuing our work with Positive Behaviour Support framework across

the school.

The aim is to educate students about expected behaviours which reflect our

school values. Staff have worked together to design lesson plans which teach

each behaviour agreement on our matrix. Every week there is a focus on a

specific behaviour agreement, throughout the school. Lessons can also be

presented to students at a point of need.

Explicit lessons provide students with the same message about expectations

and are presented using common language. Additionally, staff teaching these

lessons are actively rewarding students demonstrating the specific focus

agreement.

This week our focus lesson is ‗I respond quickly to signals and instructions‘.

Students are reminded before lunchtime of the behaviour expectation. The

photo is of a class responding quickly to the siren at the end of recess. This

behaviour is encouraged as it allows for quick transitions and effective man-

agement of learning time.

SCHOOL MUSICAL

I‘m pleased to announce that we will be

doing another school musical this year in

Term 3 on Thursday 14 September.

PETA LAWRENCE

PRINCIPAL

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

NEWSLETTER

9 Thundelarra Drive, Golden Bay WA 6174

Telephone: (08) 95838800

Facsimile: (08)95838823

Email: goldenbayps@education.wa.edu.au

Web Address: www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au

Volume 3 Issue 3 10 March 2017

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SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

TERM DATES 2017

Term 1

Wednesday 1 February—Friday 7 April

Term 2

Wednesday 26 April—Friday 30 June

Term 3

Tuesday 18 July—Friday 22 September

Term 4

Tuesday 10 October –Thursday 14 December

Public Holidays

25 April—ANZAC Day

5 June—Western Australian Day

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS:

24 April

17 July

9 October

15 December

(No students on these days)

SCHOOL HOURS AND BREAK TIMES

School Commences 8.40am

Lunch Announcements 10.50—11.00am

Lunch Break 11.00—11.30am

Afternoon Recess 1.30pm—1.45pm

End of School Day 2.45pm

School Website:

www.goldenbayps.wa.edu.au

VERY IMPORTANT - School Car Parks

We are very fortunate to have a total of 96 car parking bays

for parents and visitors in the Tangadee Road and Arizona

Parade car parks down either side of the school. A further 28

indented parallel bays can be accessed roadside.

For safety reasons I allocated the car park at the front of the

school on Thundelarra Drive as a ‗Staff Only‘ car park. A

number of families cross in the ‗walk area‘ of the car park at

the start and finish of school.

Additionally, we have had four staff cars accidently damaged

by people in a hurry when using the staff car parking area and

one incident where a car smashed in to our front fencing at

home time.

With good reason, I respectfully ask that parents not use this

car park at all, unless they have a child with a disability

requiring close parking.

PETA LAWRENCE

PRINCIPAL

2017 IMPORTANT DATES

TERM 1

Assembly Dates

24 March

7 April

Playgroup

Every Friday

8.40—10.30

Footsteps Dance Program

Every Monday Term 1

Summer Carnival

15 March

Swimming Carnival Trials

22 March 2017

GRIP Leadership Conference

31 March

ANZAC Service

5 April

Interschool Swimming Carnival

6 April

LAP-A-THON

7 April

Last Day for Students

7 April

ADMINISTRATION OPENING

HOURS

8.00AM—3.30PM

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UNIFORM SHOP

From Monday 27 February 2017 there will be a change to the procedure for the purchase of school uniforms.

Parents and carers are asked to come to Administration to complete an order form and pay for uniforms (preferably by EFTPOS).

Parents are then to collect the uniforms from the Uniform Shop in the Undercover Area.

Uniforms will no longer be available from Administration.

The Uniform Shop is run by volunteers from our P&C and will be

open Monday's between 8.15-8.40am.

If you are unable to attend the Uniform Shop on Monday's during these hours, uniforms can still be ordered and paid for at Administration and will be given to your children on the next Monday.

Please consider this new procedure when new uniforms are required.

Thank you.

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Community Chest is Open collecting

Washed milk bottle lids. Blue and green material for our

whole school recycled art project.

This will be for office role play

Help us, help our adults of tomorrow to problem

solve, invent, create, think and support sustainable living.

Thank you for your support. Sophie and Michelle

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Ruby Year PP 1.3

Luke Year PP 1.3

Madeline Year PP 1.2

Anabel Year PP 1.2

Ashlee Year 1 4.2

Ryley Year 1 4.2

Jack Year 3 I.E

Malia Year 2 4.1

Ella Year 3 4.1

Genevieve Year 2 3.1

Jai Year 2 3.1

Kiarcia Year 2 3.2

Liam Year 2 3.2

Paige Year 2 3.4

Grove Year 2 3.4

Katana Year 5 3.3

Steven Year 5 3.3

Alisha Year 4 2.2

Taylah Year 4 2.2

Eli Year 5 2.3

Catlin Year 6 2.4

Sienna Year 6 2.4

Community Health Nurse

Welcome to the new school year. My name is Philippa

Sgro and I am the Community Health Nurse who visits

your school.

Community Health Nurses work in schools to promote

healthy development and well being so students may

reach their full potential. A major part of my work is

focused on early intervention and the School Entry Health

Assessment program.

Community Health Nurses serve as a health contact point

for children and their families, providing information,

assessment, health counselling and referral. The services

provided are free and confidential.

If you have a concern about your child‘s health or

development, please contact me on 0406 303 709 or via

email Philippa.sgro@health.wa.gov.au

DOG OWNERS – IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Dogs are well loved and make fantastic pets

however, I ask that animals not be brought on

to the school grounds nor tied up and left

unattended during the time when you are

dropping off or picking up your children.

Thank you for your cooperation with this

matter.

PETA LAWRENCE

PRINCIPAL

Rebecca Year 6 2.3

Chase Year 4 2.2

Jai Year 2 3.1

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ASSEMBLY

EASTER RAFFLE

D R A W N F R I D A Y A P R I L 7 t h

Join in the fun and excitement this Easter,

with our

Golden Bay Primary P&C Easter Raffle

We are kindly asking for donations of Easter

Eggs, Easter themed items and decorations.

If you would like to donate, please place

them in the P&C basket in the front office

by;

Wednesday 5th April

Tickets will be sent home with every child

next week.

Please return tickets and funds in a sealed enve-lope to your class teacher by Wednesday 5th

April

Golden Bay Primary School

P&C

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Golden Bay Primary School uses the ―Tiqbiz‖ App to provide

communication to our families. We encourage all families to

download this App. Please follow the instructions below for

downloading the App to your mobile device.

If you have any queries regarding this App please contact

Kristy McGregor, Manager Corporate Services. Thank you.

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Next Week’s OSH Activities

Program Update

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. We are aware that the teachers like the children to leave their

hats in the classroom, however if you could please remind the teachers that they need their hats at

OSH, or you are welcome to bring in a hat to keep at OSHClub with your child/s name

written on it. We do have sun cream for all children, however if your child has an allergy or requires

specific sun creams please let us know.

Donations always welcomed

If you have any toys, games or sports equipment laying around that is still in working condition and

needs a new home, we would love to take them off your hands! Just drop into block 4‘s wet area

during operating hours.

Also recyclables that you go through on a weekly basis are always welcomed as we have lots of

creative minds that can turn your recyclable trash into treasures.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Care

Activities

Chatter box making Choose your own

colouring in

Group game

octopus Abstract Art Friday Funday

After Care

Activities

Balloon Balls Scenic Sand Art Origami boxes Andy Warhol

Recreations Friday Funday DISCO!

Parent Information

Opening Hours: 6.45-9am & 2.15-6pm

OSHC program phone: 0408 757 425

Coordinator: Natalie Chapman

Assistant: Kristina Calder

OSHClub State Head Office: 9261 3200

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is free!! Please create 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 Coordinator direct at the program.