ROSTRATA PRIMARY SCHOOL

ROSTRATA AVENUE, WILLETTON 6155

EMAIL: admin@rostrata.wa.edu.au

HOMEPAGE: www.rostrata.wa.edu.au

TEL: 9457 9455 CANTEEN: 9354 3332

FAX: 9354 3922 SCHOOL SECURITY 1800 177 777

Wednesdays 8:00am—10:00am

Fridays 8:00am—10:00am

Tel: 9457 1837

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From the Principal

Thank You!

At our recent P&C meeting approval was given for the purchase of our last interactive whiteboard. This means that all classrooms (including Music, Italian, Science and Drama) will have access to a SMART board. We now have 34. You may have noticed that the boards, which are a very valuable learning tool, are used regularly by the teachers and children. This project has been a wonderful example of how the P&C, with your support, has made an incredible difference to our learning programs. Thank You!

‘Kiss and Go’

There has been a great improvement in the drive throughs with only a few drivers still causing some concern. Please remember to drive forward as far as possible in the drive-through. Clearly this helps to reduce the traffic banking up back into Concraige Way.

The dangers are also obvious to everyone when a car arrives for pick up without using the one way system. Hopefully it won’t be much longer before these drivers support our endeavours to make the area safe for all children.

Unfortunately, things are not so good in the front car park, where only those families with Kindy children are permitted to enter. Please do not use this car park to drop off older children. It is very congested and can be dangerous for these very young students.

Project Numbat

We have received two certificates in acknowledgement of our support for the ‘Numbat Project’. As a result of the fundraising by D6 and their friends last year, two Numbats ‘ Alearia’ and ‘Akuna’ (born at Perth Zoo) have been provided with radio-collars and released into the Australian Wildlife

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Conservancy’s Scotia Sanctuary in New South Wales. The children really enjoyed their involvement in the project and are delighted with this result.

The World’s Greatest Shave Plus

During the last fortnight we have had several exciting events. Of these ‘The World’s Greatest Shave’ was a great example of a few people who were prepared to go a long way for a worthy cause. If you are very observant you will notice that Possum, Jake (C2), Sam (C5), Matt (C5) and Zac (C4) are all sporting close haircuts. They were very brave to take part and in doing so raised more than $1,260. Several of our senior girls (Darcy, Jade and Anahita) also contributed to the cause by having their hair dyed. The spectators also had lots of fun.

This event was followed on Friday by our support of the ‘National Anti-bullying/Violence Day’ which was promoted by our P&C Safety House committee. Many of the children wore orange in support of the event and teachers have endeavoured over the week to raise awareness of our ‘bullying no way’ policy at Rostrata. Having mentioned this, and with the knowledge that the last newsletter focused on bullying, it is important to again stress that we really need your support if we are gong to be successful in minimising it. Please let the children know how you feel about bullying and of the long term implications for people involved in this type of activity.

And finally, yesterday we celebrated Harmony Day. Throughout the school there were a variety of activities enjoyed by the children as they took the opportunity to reaffirm their friendships for each other and their commitment to our C.A.R.E. motto at Rostrata.

Tom Campbell

Principal

Dear Parent, Our school is pleased to inform you that the RAINBOWS program will continue to run at Rostrata this year. It is designed especially for children who are living in single parent families, step-families or families that are going through painful transitions. When something significant happens in a family, the whole family is affected. Even though death or divorce appears to be a problem mainly associated with adults, it also has a profound effect on the children it touches. If a parent dies, or separation/divorce occurs, not only do adults grieve, but the children grieve also. Because of their age, and short life experiences, children find it extremely difficult to verbalise their feelings. The RAINBOWS program provides an opportunity for children to be heard, understood and supported, in a safe, confidential and caring environment. In Term 2 we will be re-commencing the program at Rostrata. It will be conducted in small groups of approximately 3-5 children with a trained adult facilitator. Groups will meet weekly, for around 12 weeks, for between 40-60 minutes during school time. If you would like to discuss RAINBOWS further, please contact the school on 9457 9455. If you feel your child would benefit from being a part of this program, please complete the form below and return it to the school, in an envelope marked Confidential – Mrs Pattullo (Front Office) before Friday, 27th April 2012. Robin Pattullo Rainbows Co-ordinator

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NAME: _____________________________ CLASS: _________ GRADE: __________

PHONE: ____________________________

SIGNATURE: (child) _______________________________

SIGNATURE: (parent) ______________________________

Please tick : □ My parent has died

□ My parents are divorced/separated

□ My loss is ___________________________________________________________

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My Rostrata Kitchen Rules!

The Rostrata School Community is seeking six cooks amongst us who are willing to

share their cultural cuisine (and recipes) while utilising our school’s fantastic

kitchen facilities when the students aren’t! We’ll not only learn to cook authentic

international foods but get to share them at the end of the session.

Just like on My Kitchen Rules – you don’t need to be a chef.

The school will host six cooking mornings on fortnightly Fridays during Term 2 and

Term 3 for parents, carers and grandparents to attend. Each session will focus on a

different cultural cuisine. Each week’s cook can decide what he/she cooks/bakes.

The school will provide funding for the ingredients and organise the photocopying

of the recipe/s you cook.

So if you are interested in cooking in front of, and for, other parents in a very

casual setting, please call coordinator Natalie Rechichi on 0421 843 519 or

9259 5123.

For those just wishing to attend (“watch, learn and eat”), look out for the session

dates in future Newsletters and around the school.

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Participants wanted for research about resilience in children

Resilience is an important tool for children. In contemporary society, children are exposed to numerous negative

influences that can powerfully shape their health and wellbeing.

Researchers at the Child Health Promotion Research Centre at Edith Cowan University are seeking

families with children that were born in 2000 or later to be part of a study about resilience.

We want to identify the factors and processes that influence good resilience in children, especially those that live

in FIFO/DIDO families.

In order for us to develop strategies for families to boost resilience amongst children we invite your family

(parents and one or more children aged 12 years or over) to participate my completing a once only short

confidential questionnaire.

We will make a donation to Kids Helpline for each family that participates in the study. We hope to raise $500

to donate to Kids Helpline. Participants will not be identified in the results of the study.

If you have at least one child 12 years old and over and your family would like to be involved in the

research study please contact Jacinth Watson on E: jacinth.watson@ecu.edu.au or M: 0457 434 801.

Rostrata Primary School

2012 School Council

We are pleased to announce members of the 2012 School Council, based on successful

nominations from the following people:

Staff Representatives: Parent Representatives:

Rhonda Barnes Jodie Davis

Robin Pattullo Melissa Lowe

Ed Wilkinson Julie Marian

Rebecca Holtham Jude Fapani

Tom Campbell, Principal Brycelynn White

P&C Representative: Louise Lathbury

School Photo Day is Coming! Wednesday 28th March & Thursday 29th March

To assist parents in preparation for school photo day, we provide the following information:

Parents Remember!

Each student should by now have received an envelope for his or her photo order and payment. Parents are asked to

select the photographs they require and return the envelope to the class teacher on the photography day with payment included. Sibling photos require a separate sibling envelope, available at the school office.

Every student must return their own envelope with their order clearly marked, even where pay-ment is made in one envelope for multiple siblings. See your envelope for more information.

Any child who forgets or is unable to bring their envelope on the photo day will have a second chance to order school

photos from a proof sheet which will be delivered with the school photo orders, however additional charges will

apply.

Kapture offer a money back guarantee for any parent who is not fully satisfied with their photo package.

Should you have any queries before or after photo day, please direct them to the Kapture office on

9240 1714 or email enquiries@kapture.com.au.

Class/Group Teacher

A1 Year P/1 Mrs McKeown

A2 Year P/1 Miss Holtham/Mrs Saunders

A3 Year P/1 Mrs Shaw/Mrs Rechichi

A4 Year P/1 Mrs Thompson

A9 Year P/1 Mrs Blake/Mrs Seale

A10 Year P/1 Mrs Fairs

Recess Recess

B7 Year 4/5 Miss Cleary

C4 Year 6/7 Mrs Muirson

C1 Year 6/7 Mr Hill

B2 Year 4/5 Mrs Trapp/Mrs Holland

D4 Year 2/3 Mrs Pattullo/Mrs Pawlow

B4 Year 4/5 Miss Johnson/Mrs Trapp

Lunch Lunch

B1 Year 4/5 Mrs Blechynden/Mrs Radestock

C3 Year 6 Miss Brennan

Faction Captains Miss Vedel

School Captains Miss Vedel

Intermediate Band Mrs De Hoog

Junior Band Mrs De Hoog

Senior Band Mrs De Hoog

GROUP A

Wednesday 28th March

Class/Group Teacher

Sibling Photos Assemble in B Block

Graduation Photo Undercover Area/Oval

String Ensemble Mr Chee Ong Yong

D3 Year 3 Mr Wilkinson

D5 Year 3 Miss Zorn/Miss Capps

D2 Year 2 Mrs Ryan/Mrs Reed

Recess Recess

D1 Year 3 Mrs Sear-Rigg/Mrs Smith

D2 Year 2 Mrs Jose

B6 Year 4/5 Mrs Coghlan

D7 Year 1/2 Mrs Rudrum

B5 Year 4/5 Mr Malone

C5 Year 6/7 Miss Wells

Lunch Lunch

C2 Year 6/7 Mr Baugh/Mrs Leggett

C6 Year 6/7 Mr George

C7 Year 6/7 Mrs Bockman

Peer Mediators Chaplain Paul

Library Monitors Miss Sabell

GROUP B

Thursday 29th March

2012 NAPLAN TESTING

The final day to submit Parent/Carer Withdrawal

Forms for this year’s NAPLAN testing is

Friday 27th April 2012.

Parents must submit withdrawal forms to the school

office before this date.

Withdrawal forms are available at the school office

or online at

http://det.wa.edu.au/educationalmeasurement/

detcms/navigation/naplan/parents/forms/

Andrew Proctor

Deputy Principal

You are invited to the

World Autism Eve Event

Join other cities around the country and the world

in lighting up in blue for Autism.

Date: Sunday 1st April, 2012

Time: 4.00pm—7.00pm

Location: Stirling Gardens, corner of Barrack St

& St Georges Tce, Perth

BYO: Picnic blanket, basket, food and drinks

RSVP: (08) 9489 8900 or email

autismwa@autism.org.au

http://www.autism.org.au/news/view/Celebrate-

Autism-Month-in-April.html

Uniform Shop Reminder

Remember to purchase your faction

shirts by Friday 30th March in time for

the Years 4-7 Inter-Faction Swimming

Carnival to be held on Monday 2nd

April.

Collins Orange

Mason Green

Riley Red

Willett Blue

Uniform shop opening hours are

Wednesdays and Fridays 8am—10am.

LEAVING ROSTRATA AT THE

END OF TERM 1, 2012?

If you know you are leaving Rostrata

at the end of this term, please call in to

the school office as soon as possible

to complete a Clearance Form.

Thank you.

The Fathering Project

Congratulations to those who made it along to hear

Professor Bruce Robinson speak at the City of

Melville Civic Centre last week.

Around 80 Dads listened to Professor Bruce

give inspiring and practical suggestions about

essential and easy-to-do things for Dad’s to make a

lifetime of difference to their children.

Visit www.thefatheringproject.org for fathering

articles, tips for busy fathers and interviews.

Chaplain Paul

Paulst@youthcare.org.au

2012 WORLD MATHS DAY

Congratulations to B Cluster students who

donated $2.00 to participate in

World Maths Day.

This raised $251.00 which has been

forwarded to UNICEF to purchase

a “Schools-in-a-Box” kit.

In the Kitchen with Mrs Richards

We made delicious Eggplant Bake with all the wonderful vegetables in our garden.

We added to our dish fantastic squash, zucchini and beans. All in season!

The addition of mozzarella and parmesan made a tasty difference.

Our gorgeous Rocket and Lettuce Salad looked super with long ribbons of carrot

beautifully placed on top with a lovely lime and garlic dressing. Excellent work!

Thank you to the Bloxham family for kindly donating the limes.

In the Garden with Mrs Martini

Are you an employee of SGIO? If so would you contact Noni Walker ASAP (0408 918 050) as we are

applying for a SGIO community grant and need an employee contact.

We have had lots of wonderful volunteers this year particularly in the

Year 4 classes. All Years from 4 to 7 need volunteers in the garden and

the kitchen classes, so even if a roster has not come home don’t be shy -

we would love to see you even if it’s only once a term. No experience

needed. If your children are not in the programme yet but you would

still like to volunteer, please feel free to come any Tuesday or Thursday

down to the garden and I will show you around.

It’s starting to feel like autumn with the cooler mornings. In the garden

we are madly planting onions, cabbage, cauliflowers, broccoli, lettuce,

etc. The Year 4’s are starting to do some real gardening and getting

their gloves dirty! Well done all for your enthusiasm. The other years are

doing lots of composting and chicken care and learning about recycling in

the process.

Do you have experience in paths /paving and designing them for a garden? We are looking for

advice on what to do in the kitchen garden before committing money and time to making the paths.

Call Karina (0427 586 139).

Thanks to D1 and D2 for sponsoring two chickens. You are wonderful!

Thanks to Mr Giles (Senior) for donating his compost tumbler. We will be demonstrating

different composting methods with it and the black compost bins.

Thanks to Polytechnic West Veterinary Clinic (and Dr Hunt) for donating their time

to look after the health of our chickens.

See an update of the garden on the kitchen garden web pages (http://rostratagarden.weebly.com/)where

some wonderful photos from Renaye have been downloaded into the gallery.

Rostrata Organic Community Kitchen (ROCK) Garden update

What you can do to help :

• Join the weekend chicken roster this term and next.

• Worm Wiz can be bought outside the front office or at

assemblies. (Thanks to the new team from C4.)

• Donate shade cloth to make covers for the garden beds.

• Give advice on paths for the kitchen garden.

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Young Nashi pears

From the President…

Thank you to everyone who attended last Tuesday’s first General Meeting for 2012. It was great to see all of the

committees are hard at work to ensure we have another fantastic year at Rostrata.

Unfortunately, our wonderful Canteen Supervisor, Corinne Hunter, will be leaving us at the end of this term. We

have all loved having Mrs Hunter as part of the school community and she has been a wonderful Supervisor who

has worked with many volunteers over her four years working in our Canteen. We sincerely thank Corinne for her

hard work and enthusiasm and wish her all the best for the future.

We are also sadly saying goodbye to Mrs Juliana Tang who has been our Canteen Treasurer. Juliana has done a

magnificent job in the role and we wish her all the best for the future as she plans to move to Malaysia. Juliana is

handing over the Treasurer’s job to Dawn England whom we welcome to our P&C and to the Canteen Committee.

We would like to formally thank Jock Nee for applying for a Volunteer’s reward from her employer (Alcoa) which

has come directly to our P&C. On behalf of our school community and P&C, I would like to thank Jock Nee for

taking the time to apply for the funding which will be used to provide resources for our children.

We would also like to thank Helen Truscott who donated a portion of the profit from the sale of her handmade

library bags that were sold on Booklist day. Again, this money will be used to purchase items for our school.

Tracey Hawke

President

From the Fundraising Committee…

This year the fundraising committee has many exciting events and school activities planned. Families will have

already received an order form for discounted Hoyts movie tickets and for the first time we are offering credit card

payment via PayPal as a payment option. Please make sure your order forms for Hoyts tickets are deposited into

the P&C mailbox in the front office no later than 3pm on Tuesday, 27th March.

We are also running a ‘Spring Bulb Fundraiser’ with some absolutely beautiful flowers available at fantastic prices.

This is a great activity to do with your children so you will literally see your garden bloom! Orders for this can

also be made via credit card and order forms must be deposited into the P&C mailbox no later than 3pm on

Wednesday, 4th April.

The IGA Schools’ Wish List Competition started on Saturday March 17 in The Weekend West newspaper and runs

for the next three weekends, giving Rostrata Primary School the chance to win in a share of $20,000 to turn our

school’s wishes into reality.

Please collect the coupon from The Weekend West and drop it in the box located in our school admin office. The

more coupons we collect the more chances we have to WIN!!

If you have any queries, please contact Kathy via email rostratafundraising@iinet.net.au . Thank you in advance for

your support and participation!

Don’t forget to ask your family, friends and neighbours if they would like any Hoyts tickets or Spring bulbs and to

collect the IGA coupons from the Weekend West! If you have any queries please contact us at

rostratafundraising@iinet.net.au.

Thank you again for your invaluable support!

From School Banking…

School Banker of the Month is back, every time a student makes a deposit to their account at school banking they

go into the draw to win $5. School Banker of the month will be announced at the end of each month and in the

school’s newsletter.

School banking is held every Wednesday morning in the undercover area between 8am and 8.45 am. If you have

any queries in regards to school banking please call Natalie on 0418 928 867 or come and see us on a Wednesday

morning.

From the Graduation Committee…

The graduation celebration for the Year 7’s is slowly beginning to come together but we could always use some extra

parent helpers. We welcome anybody who is willing to assist with the planning to make the night extra special and you

don’t need to have a child in Year 7 to do so.

Please contact us at rostratagraduation@bigpond.com if you would like to become involved.

Also starting next term we will be asking parents if they have any pictures taken at school (or out on school excursions)

of our Year 7 students from now right back to their Kindy days, which can be included in the year book.

From the Safety House Committee…

The Bullying No Way Day was a great success with so many kids dressing up and the teachers bringing discussions and

activities into their classrooms to remind kids how important our school values are. Bullying is something that is not

acceptable at any level at Rostrata Primary School.

The colouring and poster competition has now closed and winners will be announced at the final school assembly on

Tuesday 3rd April. A big thank you to Graffic Jam in Kenwick for supporting our day with the great posters and the

fantastic banner which we can continue to use as reminder that bullying is not OK.

For more information about the National Day of Action Against Bulling & Violence, please visit their website

http://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/

From the Canteen Committee…

Did you know that when you volunteer for a few hours in the canteen, you get a FREE LUNCH, and your child gets a FREE

CHEESEY or QUELCH STICK!! So, why not email the canteen now (rostratacanteen@hotmail.com) and volunteer (we

would even love to have friends and family!!) to help out on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. We only ask for a few

hours, once a term, so we look forward to seeing you.

PARENTS - Please don't forget that on Swimming Carnival Day (Monday 2nd April), there will be NO CANTEEN ORDERS

FOR YEARS 4 - 7.

The Pizza and Sushi Day orders must be received by Wednesday 28th March. Please remember that you cannot order

online for this special order day.

WILLETTON & DISTRICT LOCAL DRUG ACTION GROUP

Do you feel strongly about ensuring your children and family members will make safe

choices related to drugs? Would you like to become involved in Community events

and activities to increase awareness and knowledge relating to drug use?

Willetton & District LDAG look forward to welcoming new members.

Meetings are held: On the first Tuesday each month

At: Riverton Leisureplex (crèche), High Rd, Riverton

Time: 7pm (for approx 1 hr)

Come along and see if this is a group you would like to be involved with.

Contact Brian Davis (Convenor) for further information - 0437 909237

OSHC phone: 0402 425 386

Coordinator: Deborah

REMINDERS

How to get started before using our programs

you must register online for an account. Registering

is quick and easy. Visit our website to begin

www.campaustralia.com.au.

Also online, you can make cancellations, view your

statements and manage your details anytime of the

day online. Keep in mind we are able to take book-

ings at short notice to help busy families.

Save on Care You can save 50% or more on

Before and After School Care fees with the

non-means tested Child Care Rebate. Almost all

families are eligible. To find out more call our

Customer Service Team on 1300 105 343

Monday to Friday.

OSHC NEWS Hi and welcome to our newsletter,

Wow it’s really hard to believe that the holidays are

around the corner—less than three weeks of school

left, where does the time go?

We are now taking bookings for our Holiday Club so

go online to book your children in, we take children

from Kindy to Year 7.

Our Holiday club is lots of fun and have planned

excursions throughout the Easter break, as well as

craft and cooking activities. We are open from 7am

until 6pm daily, please do not hesitate to spread the

word to your friends and family as we are taking

bookings from surrounding schools as well.

If you have any enquiries about our Holiday Club

please do not hesitate to give me a call and I will be

happy to help you.

Regards, Deb

MONDAY We are making our own

chess/checker boards today.

TUESDAY Today we are having a ‘Connect

Four’ knockout competition.

WEDNESDAY We are having a general

knowledge quiz today with a prize

for the winners.

THURSDAY We are learning the history of

puzzles today, hmm wonder

who had that idea?

FRIDAY We are finishing our week off with

a Scooby Doo movie, he always

solves the puzzle! And of course

we have our popcorn!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

♦ Parkwood Playgroup Come along and join in with your children. Meet some new friends, join an existing group

or start your own. Monday to Friday. All families welcome. Age 0 — 5 years. Cost $30.00 per year insurance,

$30.00 per term. Phone 9354 4080. Hossack Avenue, Parkwood.

♦ Canning Arts Group presents “Works of Design” April Artsfun Holiday Programme. Tuesday 10 April to Friday

20th April 2012. Morning 9.45-11.45am and afternoon 12.30-2.30pm. Classes in painting, drawing, craft and

pottery. More information available at www.canningartswa.org.au. So if you are over 6 years of age, please call to

register from Monday 26th March 2012 on 9457 9600 between 9.30pm and 2.30pm.

♦ Champion Lakes Boating Club Holiday kayaking lessons for children aged 8-12 years old. Two x one hour

lessons. Choose which week you would like:10 and 12 April, 17 and 19 April. 8.00-9.00am. Cost $40 Enquiries:

Robyn on 0401 311 817 or by email to Robyn.l.brown@bigpond.com.

♦ New Creature Capers RSPCA WA has a huge range of holiday boredom busters that kick off after Easter. There’s

something for kids aged 4-14. All sessions involve animal interaction, a shelter tour and are reasonably priced. Visit

www.rspcawa.asn.au to find out more and call 9209 9325 for bookings.

Upcoming Events

Fri 23rd Mar Summer Carnival

(Yr 6/7 only)

Tue 27th Mar Senior Assembly

B6/B7, Yr 4/5

(Mrs Coghlan/Miss Cleary)

Wed 28th Mar- School Photos

Thur 29th Mar

Fri 30th Mar Kindy Concert, 9am

Junior Band

Fri 30th Mar Final Yr 4/5 DanceSport

Lesson (Parents Welcome)

Mon 2nd Apr Inter-Faction Swimming

Carnival, Yrs 4-7,

Canning Aquatic Centre

Tue 3rd Apr Whole School Assembly

School Captains/Senior Band

Thur 5th Apr Last Day of Term 1

Fri 6th Apr - School Holidays (includes

Wed 25th Apr Good Friday & ANZAC Day

Public Holidays)

Thur 26th Apr Term 2 Commences for

Students

POSITION VACANT -

COMMENCING TERM 2, 2012

CANTEEN SUPERVISOR

The Rostrata Primary School P&C are seeking a suitable person to supervise and manage the school canteen.

This permanent part-time position is for approximately 36 hours per fortnight with conditions in accordance with the Level 5 award for Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Food preparation, ordering and stock control • Managing and rostering volunteers and staff • Cash handling and banking

The successful applicant must also be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

• Good computer skills (to manage online ordering and the My Kids Lunchbox website)

• High level of organisational and time management skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills

Written applications addressing the above criteria, resume and the names of two referees should be forwarded by email to:

P & C President

E: rostratapandc@optusnet.com.au

Applications must be received by 3pm on Friday 23rd March. Enquiries to Jacqui Bloxham

(Canteen Committee member) on 0423 878 618.