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Dear Parents,

SCIENCE ALIVE

Last week our Pre-primary students worked in small groups outdoors examining and

recording interesting finds using their magnifying glasses. This work was guided by

Michelle who loves seeing the kids so energised and excited by their finds. They

certainly had lots of information to share.

PINK STUMPS

Our school students, parents and staff came dressed resplendently in their pink

to support the McGrath Foundation. Much fun was had with the students winning

by four runs!

Congratulations to everyone and thanks for getting with the spirit of the day!

The total money raised from Pink

Stumps Day was $559.30.

This included the $161.50 of that

was raised from the P&C sausage sizzle.

Thanks to all of our fabulous P&C Volunteers!

ANZAC Service at Golden Bay Primary School

On Wednesday 5 April at 09:00am we will hold our school ANZAC Service. We welcome parents and community members to our

service. We will have many special guests in attendance and would respectfully ask that Service members and their family join with

the special guests at the front of the assembly on the day. Hospitality will follow the official service and laying of wreaths.

The final day of school for Term 1 is Friday 7 April with students returning on Wednesday 26 April. I wish all of our families a safe and

relaxing holiday.

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 4 3 April 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

7 April

Playgroup

Every Friday

8.40—10.30

Footsteps Dance Program

Every Monday Term 1

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

INTERSCHOOL SUMMER CARNIVAL Last Wednesday 75 students from years 4, 5 and 6 represented Golden Bay Primary School in

League Tag, Volleyball, Cricket and Machine Pitch.

The whole day carnival was against Endeavour, Secret Harbour, Singleton and Comet Bay Primary

Schools. As usual and as expected our students demonstrated super determination, fantastic

teamwork, amazing skills and brilliant sportsmanship.

We performed at our best all day with some excellent results.

Congratulations to all those students.

Thank you to family members who came to assist and support.

Stephen Green

PE Teacher

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ASSEMBLY

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Elijah Year PP 1.3

Scarlett Year PP 1.3

Kalani Year PP 1.2

Corbyn Year PP 1.2

Nikita Year 1 4.2

Lilly Year 1 4.2

Taya Year 1 4.2

Jenaya Year 3 I.E

Kantrelle Year 3 I.E

Tyler Year 2 4.1

Isla Year 3 4.1

Mahlia Year 3 3.1

Joshua Year 2 3.1

Kau Year 3 3.2

Emma Year 3 3.2

Nathan Year 2 3.4

Isabel Year 3 3.4

Kalani Year 6 3.3

Anton Year 5 3.3

Luca Year 4 2.2

Eden Year 4 2.2

RJ Year 4 2.1

Annalise Year 4 2.1

Diego Year 5 2.3

Tanika Year 6 2.3

Keely Year 5 2.4

Mookie Year 5 2.4

Ryan Year 5 2.3

Matilda Year 3 3.2

Community Chest is Open collecting

Washed milk bottle lids for our whole school recycled art project.

Thank you for your contributions so far

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

School Banking day is Friday. Remember, Friday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit. For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver

Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens

they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in

recognition of their regular savings habits.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school, raising 5% on

every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per

individual deposit).

If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note

on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a replacement.

School Banking day is every Friday from 8.15am until 8.30am outside the conference room (behind

the office).

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program

information pack from the P&C or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Getting involved in School Banking is easy!

All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver

account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:

1. Online

Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account

2. In branch

Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s

licence and birth certificate

This year, School Banking is running a Future Savers Grand Prize competition that will take one lucky

School Banker all the way to Tokyo, Japan. The winner gets an unforgettable family trip, for up to two

adults and three children.

How to enter: Simply make 15 or more School Banking deposits before the end of Term 3, 2017 and

you’ll automatically receive an entry into the competition for your chance to win.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Golden Bay Primary.

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DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE – GOLDEN BAY

We would like to advise parents that the Dental

Therapy Centre will be closed from Friday 14th

April 2017 and will re-open on Monday 24th April.

Any dental emergencies during this time can be

directed to either :

Secret Harbour Dental Therapy Centre - 9524 8945

Or

Mt Henry Dental Therapy Centre - 9524 8945

We would like to take this opportunity to wish

everyone an enjoyable & safe term break.

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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, uni-forms 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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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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Next Week’s OSH Activities

Program Update

End of term disco!

We will be having our end of term disco on THURSDAY 6TH APRIL! Don’t forget to book your child in to join the fun.

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.

We have been having a wonderful time this term at OSHClub, as our numbers grow, we are continually welcoming new

friendly faces to our program. Over the past weeks this term we have been focusing on encouraging the children to be-

come strong in their social, emotional and physical wellbeing. The children love working in teams to play various sports

games outside and also doing lots of craft activities inside. We are looking forward to the rest of the year and meeting

lots of new children at golden bay primary school.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before Care

Activities

Home corner play Stencil craft Group game

octopus Balloon soccer Friday Fun day

After Care

Activities

Scenic sand art Cat masks and tails Origami boxes Dot painting Friday Fun day

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.

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Dear Parents and Carers

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN A SAVINGS PROGRAM THAT MATCHES EVERY

DOLLAR YOU SAVE, UP TO $500.

As you may be aware, the Department of Education supports parents to provide

financially for their children and refers families to community and government

organisations that can offer additional support to families. Saver Plus, Australia's largest

matched savings program, is one such program and assists people to save for

education expenses by matching their savings dollar for dollar up to $500.

Saver Plus was developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the ANZ Bank in

2002 and is delivered by The Smith Family and the Brotherhood of St Laurence in

Western Australia. More than 32 000 people across Australia have participated in the

program, saving over $17.3 million.

The Department wishes to offer eligible parents the opportunity to participate in Saver

Plus.

What this means for you

Saver Plus is a free ten month program that provides financial education, budgeting and

savings tips, and matches your savings up to $500 for education costs. Saver Plus can

help you:

build your skills around managing money;

become a regular saver; and

reach a savings goal.

Once you finish the program, ANZ will match your savings dollar for dollar, up to $500.

You can use your matched savings for education-related costs, such as, computers,

laptops, and tablets, school uniforms, text books, sports fees and equipment, school

excursions and more.

Can I join?

You may be eligible to join if you meet all of the below criteria:

have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card;

are at least 18 years old;

have some regular income from work (yourself or your partner) including casual,

part-time, full-time or seasonal work; and

have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

Please note: a family may receive matched funds only once.

Hear what past Saver Plus participants had to say

”With one child at high school and four children in primary school I found it extremely

difficult to find the money for school costs. Participating in Saver Plus has really taken

away the stress of these costs.”

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