Independent Public Schools: 40 Braemore Street, Armadale, Western Australia 6112 Tel: 93995851/93993255 www.challisecec.wa.edu.au www.challisps.wa.edu.au

Issue One

February 2014

Hi everyone and a huge welcome back to the start of Term One 2014. from Liane Taylor I hope you all had an enjoyable and safe holiday. 2014 has brought with it for me many exciting changes and one of those changes is my role at Challis which includes me teaching the ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ programme (which I have been doing for a number of years) and introducing two new programmes which are the ‘Virtues Project’ and ‘Fabulous Feelings’ to all Pre Primary’s, Year 1’s and Year 2 classes. As part of the Virtues project I will be highlighting in the newsletters each fortnight what Virtue that the students and I will be working on. If you do see this virtue being practised by your child, pay attention to it and acknowledge it or even recognise teach-able moments where the virtue could be practised. As this Monday is Random Acts of Kindness day, our first virtue for the year is..

Kindness

Kindness is showing you care, doing some good to make life better for others. It is being thoughtful about people’s needs. Kindness is showing love and compassion to someone who is sad or needs your help. Kindness is treating yourself and others gently. It is caring about the earth and all living things.

How do you practice it?

You practice kindness by noticing when someone or something needs care. Become sensitive to the world around you. Use your imagination to think of things that give others happiness. – Your parents, your friends, your teachers, your brothers and sisters, and even people you don’t know very well. Find out what habits harm or help the environment and choose kinder ways Think of someone who needs your kindness today. What can you do to be kind? What would you say or do if someone is not being kind to you? How does it feel to be ignored, teased etc?

Welcome back to the start of an awesome year of learning and opportunities! We are delighted with the way children have settled in to their classes and are beginning to make connections with their teacher and classmates. 2014 will be a very different year for the children, staff and parents and we would like to briefly outline some of the changes that have occurred. Mr Strickland is on long service leave for semester One and Mrs Musumeci is the Principal for Challis Primary School in his absence. Mrs O'Donovan is the Principal of Challis Early Childhood Education Centre however both Principals will be working across both schools and will take on different areas of responsibility. The intention is to bring both schools closer together so that there is consistency for children and families plus

improved outcomes in performance. Below are a couple of the changes that are the easiest to explain: The timetable (break times) has changed - 11-11:30 lunch, 1:30-2pm afternoon tea for Yr 1-7 The newsletter will be combined and will be sent home every fortnight (Tues or Wed) Assemblies will be combined, Fridays 8:50-9:30, starting week 4 Behaviour management will be consistently managed through the same processes from K-7 Lunch time clubs will operate based on the interests of the children eg Media club, football/soccer/basketball, board games etc There are many other changes that are important for parents to understand and we will be holding a Parent Forum on Tuesday 18th February from 6-6:45 to explain the changes, clarify any information and answer any questions. We would love to see many parents at this Forum. You might like to stay on for the P and C meeting which directly follows at 7pm. Thank you Parents- From our first three days at school we can see that parents have well prepared their children for the start of the year. Everyone is in school uniform, hair tied back, sensible shoes and book list items all labelled. Thank you for taking the time to prepare so well because this makes a big difference to how comfortable and confident the children feel when returning to school. It is our expectation that the following are not worn to school:

Thongs, shoes with high heels, denim clothing, facial piercings, make-up and false nails. Principals: Mrs Lee Mususmeci and Mrs Louise O’Donovan

COFFEE & CHAT MORNING

Hello one and all, welcome back to a new school year. For those that are new to the school, one of the services we provide here at Challis is a Coffee & Chat morning for all in the school community. I would like to extend an open invitation for everyone…it is a wonderful opportunity to meet new parents/carers; chat over a cuppa; and feel supported. It is a positive; uplifting; safe and encouraging environment. Please join us (for those that are regulars, please note the new day)- DAY: Monday TIME: 9-10am WHERE: Chaplains/OHSH club room (next to uniform shed) We look forward to meeting and sharing a cuppa with you. Stay well Diane & Liane

Dear Parents, It’s the beginning of a very exciting year for Sport and Physical Education at Challis. We are welcoming the new Early Childhood Education Centre Physical Education teacher – Mr McDowell - who is spearheading the start of lots of new programs to get you active, both during and after school. There will be details of them very soon! To start the year we would like to remind you that students must wear suitable shoes, a hat and bring a water bottle on the day that they play sport or Phys Ed. With such hot weather it is very important that students be prepared for when they go out and play in the sun. We look forward to seeing you around the school and being active! Tim Mangano & Paul McDowell

Mr Paul McDowell

Physical Education

Mr McDowell is our PE teacher for PP, Yr 1 and 2. He will also be working with the primary school students on a variety of exciting programmes. He is an experi-enced classroom teacher, formerly at Burrendah Primary School, and will be working with Mr Mangano on a whole

school PE plan.

Mr Ian Maguire

Year Two

Mr Maguire joins us in Year 2 having made the move from Challis Primary and he is looking forward to working with younger

children.

Mr Luke Crosby

Year One

Mr Crosby is a talented new teacher who is creative, sporty, compassionate and

determined to make a difference in Year One. .

Mr Mark McClements

Year One

Mr McClements completed his residency at Challis in 2013 and is already known by many children. This year he joins the year 1 team and is equally determined to not only develop fantastic readers but also to develop healthy bodies and healthy minds

Mr Sean Avery

Art

Mr Avery is replacing Mrs Gilks as the Art specialist in Yrs 1 and 2 following his very successful Artist in Residence pro-ject last year. We are delighted to have a children's book illustrator join our team.

Mr Brett Whiskin

C.I.L.C.

Mr Whiskin is spearheading our behaviour and social support programmes across the school. He spent 2013 at West Byford PS and has been working with the Canning Behaviour Centre prior to his time at

West Byford. We will be implementing a different way of managing behaviour which you will learn more about at the

Parent Forum.

Ms Kasey Spagnolo Pre Primary

Ms Spagnolo is one of our amazing PP

teachers. After her successful placement in Kindy last year, she has been selected to join our staff for 2014 and she is ex-

cited to get started.

Ms Katie Lattin

Year Three

Ms Lattin has swapped with Mr Maguire and now joins the team in Year 3. Ms

Lattin is excited to see her children from last year continue to make great

progress.

Ms Zoe Donaldson

Relief Teacher

Miss Donaldson has joined us for four weeks to teach Science while Mrs Biggs is

away on leave

Welcome to our new teachers- we are delighted to introduce and welcome many new teachers to the Challis community.

J1 Year Two

J2 Year One

J3 Year One

J4 Year One

J5 Year One

J6 Year One

J7 Year Two

J8 Year Two

J9 Pre Primary

J10 Pre Primary

J11 Pre Primary

J12 Pre Primary

J13 Pre Primary

J14 Playgroup

J15 Pre

Kindergarten

J16 Kindergarten

J17 Kindergarten

J18 Kindergarten

J19 Year Two

Science

Mr Ian Maguire

Luke Crosby

Mark McClements

Mrs Elyse Frith

Mrs Kelly Plunkett

Ms Vanessa Velliou

Mrs Tracy Rose

Mrs Janis Sumner

Mr Simon Blanchard

Mrs Denise Bibby

Ms Kate Stoyles

Mrs Margaret Adamson Mrs Lyn Wakeford

Mr Hayes Webb

Mrs Tania Winwood Mrs Jenny Noonan

Ms Rebecca Limpus

Mrs Rebecca Brown Mrs Gayle Watson

Ms Kasey Spagnolo

Mrs Sue Fairbrother Mrs Tania Ponton

Mrs Sue Farmer

Mrs Lauren Bachman

Mrs Elizabeth Roughton Mrs Sharon Wilson

Mrs Elizabeth Rochfort

Mrs Gayle Watson

Mrs Denise Bujalka

Mrs Ann Gaiger

Mrs Fiona Blakie

Mrs Jo English

Mrs Amy Jacobs

Mrs Tracey Thompson

Ms Radha Baskharan

Physical

Education

Mr Paul McDowell

Protective

Behaviours/Social

Skills

Mrs Liane Taylor

Library Teacher Mrs Lucy Welten

Art Mr Sean Avery

Education Mrs Karen Warren

Assistants Mrs Carol Beal

Mrs Jo Bonella

A.E.I.O. Mrs Karina Foxon

S1 Year Five Mrs Eileen Morrison

S2 Year Seven Mrs Muriel Jefferson

S3 Year Seven Mr Darren St.Quintin

S4 Year Six Mr Dayle Fletcher

S5 Year 5/6 Mrs Tracy Ahearn

S6 Year Five Mrs Raya Corlett/Ms Jasmine

Gasper

S7 Year Four Mrs Angele Golightly/

Ms Jasmine Gasper

S8 Year Three Ms Katie Lattin

S9 Year Four Mrs Anne Garrick/ Ms Nicole Page

S10 Year Three Mrs Anna Fazio/Ms Nicole Page

S11 Year Three Mrs Penny Kerferd/Ms Deborah

Robinson

S12 Year Three Mrs Peta Marie Scott

S14 Science Mrs Pam Biggs

S15 LOTE Ms Siobhan Cook

S16 ART Mrs Erinn Shirley

S17 Year 4/5 Mrs Corrinne Conway

Physical

Education Mr Tim Mangano

Relief Teacher Ms Zoe Donaldson

Education

Assistants Mrs Delys Dandie

Ms Cassandra Davis

Ms Penny Parkinson

Mrs Fiona Warwick

Ms Krystle Revil

A.E.I.O. Mr Peter Wilkes

Family Support

Officer

Mrs Jenny Forrest

Library Officer Mrs Rechelle Natale

Mrs Teaghan Briggs

C.I.L.C. Mr Brett Whiskin

Principal Mrs Lee Musumeci Mrs Louise O’Donovan

Deputy Principal Mr Michael Morgan Mrs Rachel Bonney Mrs Sherry Egan

Registrar Mrs Heasher Lewis Mrs Jennifer Felstead

School Officers Mrs Kelly Stanning Mrs Yvette Burke Mrs Alison Bailey Mrs Heather Sinclair

Challis Schools Staffing 2014

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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11 Playgroup commences

12 Playgroup commences

13 Year One Parent Information Session

2.15—2.55

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18 Parent Forum on Tuesday 18th February from

6-6:45 to explain the changes, clarify any information and

answer any questions.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE I am based at the Community Health and Development Centre in Armadale, and will be visiting the school regularly throughout the year.My name is Jane Skoll and I am available to discuss any health concerns you may have about your child. I can be contacted on 9391 2280, 9391 2220 or through the school. I am also available on email: jane skoll@health.wa.gov.au IMMUNISATION I would like to remind parents that 4 year old immunisations are now available from 3.5 years of age. Immunisation offers your child with the best possible protection against childhood diseases. Please provide a photocopy of your child’s immunisation record to the school office. You may request an immunisation statement by contacting the ACIR on 1800 653 809, or by visiting the HIC’s internet site at www.hic.gov.au If a measles case occurs in a school, the Principal has the right to exclude non-immunised children from school for 14 days. Immunisation is available from your GP, at the Armadale City Council’s Immunisation clinics (6151 1308), or Rheola Street Central Immunisation Clinic, by appointment [9321 1312]

HEAD LICE

Head lice outbreaks occur frequently in primary schools. The Department of Health recommends the following method of treatment: 10 day Hair Conditioner treatment

A head lice fact sheet is available at the school office. If a pharmaceutical product is used, it must be applied as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Parents’ can assist in the prevention and control of head lice by checking their children’s hair frequently using the hair conditioner method. Friday is a good day to check hair as treatment can be commenced over the weekend. Please advise the school if your child has head lice.Please consult me if you require further advice on head lice management. MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Please advise the school if your child has any medical condition that may require treatment during school hours A care plan will need to be completed /updated by your GP and provided to the school. Thank you.

Come on in and join our Playgroup

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8.45-10.45

For children 0-4yrs within the Challis Campus boundary

Please bring a hat, drink, and a piece of fruit to share.

Challis Campus, 40 Braemore Street, Armadale, Tel: 93995851

Basketball is commencing for girls and boys from ages 6 to 16 on 24th 26th

and 27th February. Training and games are at Ray Owen

Stadium in Lesmurdie from 4pm onwards and players are welcome to ‘have a go’ before they commit to a season. Game fees vary from$4 to $5 and season fees are from $50 to $70 a semester and include uniforms and coaching. Special training night is on Monday 10th February at Ray Owen Stadium from 4.30 to 5.30pm. Ring Chris on 0439 936 536 for more information. The Under 20 Mens and Womens National Championships and The Ivor Burge Nationals (State intellectual basketball teams) are being held at Ray Owen Stadium in Lesmurdie from 16th to 22nd February from 9am to 7pm. Come and see the best players in Australia play against other states. Wildcats will be there at the opening ceremony and this is an incredible opportunity to help inspire you in bas-ketball and see Australia’s talent!

Challis Parenting and

Early Learning Centre