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Principal: Rod Simeons
Deputy Principals: Helen Fiebig and Adam Marchant
Registrar: Olivia Wood
8 Bolero Road AVELEY WA 6069
Phone 6296 5466 Fax 6296 5439
Volume 3 Issue 2 7 August 2015
EARLY CLOSE EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 2.30PM
Dear Parents and Friends,
CELEBRATING MATHLETICELEBRATING MATHLETICS RESULTSCS RESULTS
As a part of the mid-year review of student achievement for those using the Mathletics program we are celebrating a 24% improvement in scores for activities on the first attempt. On average children now score 88% in curriculum activities. Since the start of the year 111,430 points have been earned by children at Aveley Primary School. It was also a nice surprise to have received certificates for three children who have mastered over 85% of all the activities they have attempted. These certificates will be awarded at the next assembly on 13th
August.
To gain the optimum advantage we recommend your child completes 2-3 curriculum activities per week. A recent independently ratified study of over 9,000 schools across Australia showed schools using Mathletics achieved up to a
9% advantage in NAPLAN.
As an attachment to this newsletter you will find a flyer from Mathletics for parents to sign up for free weekly updates on the results of their children. The introduction of the on-line Mathletics program this year was funded
by the P&C as a trial.
ROYAL FLYING DOCTORS SERVICE FUNDRAISERROYAL FLYING DOCTORS SERVICE FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all the children and staff who dressed up on Wednesday to bring awareness and raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This is the first fundraiser organised by the student councillors and we are proud to be able to donate over $470 (with more money still coming in) to this worthy
cause.
Wednesday, 12 August Maggie Dent Seminar - Ellenbrook
Christian College at 7PM
Thursday, 13 August P&C Meeting at 10AM
Thursday, 13 August Wakakirri Performance - Regal
Theatre at 7PM
Monday, 17 August School Board Meeting at 3PM
Friday, 21 August Year 5&6 Clean Up Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
Independent Primary School
HONOUR CERTIFICATES
Alkira Hansen
Maddy Munro
Kobe Power
Coen Hay
Olivia Taddei
Siahi Tongi
Jesse B
Lilly McKeown
Josh McArthur
Nate Logan
Temily Willis
Matthius Wilkin-Willmott
Nicholas Tullio
Elvin Nguyen
Ryan Ahlfeld
Orlando Heal
Jaya Streat
Riley Holmes
Ryley Coleman
Annabelle Heal
Phoebe Beedham-Giblin
Bailey Manning
Emma Burgin
Baylee Turner
Sarin Dorant
Ashna Varsani
Saksham Seth
Shelby Sheather
Caden Elmer
Marlee Milroy
Mitchell Coleman
THANKYOUTHANKYOU
I am bringing to your attention the fabulous work done by volunteers at our school which contribute to us enjoying many of
the benefits that come with having a strong parent support base.
Firstly, I would like to thank Carly Hearn, Ashlyn and Finley Hearn’s mother, for providing her professional services as a graphic designer to produce our first Business Plan. This document is currently in the process
of being printed. When ready the business plan will be
distributed to all families.
Secondly, the success of the Boys, Boys, Boys seminar by Maggie Dent which is being held next week. To date over 400 tickets have been sold at a value of over $12,000 gross. This initiative has been the result of Reagan and Colby Jackson’s mother, Stacey Jackson’s drive and determination to bring Maggie Dent to speak in our community and very kindly involved our P&C Association so that all profits come to our school. It is not too late to book your ticket for this entertaining, practical and informative talk by Maggie Dent, just see promotion flyer as part
of this newsletter for details.
Lastly, I want to thank all the parents that have paid their school fees. These funds allow the school to purchase necessary resources for the children to use such as sports equipment,
computers, art and music supplies and consumables.
PARENT TEACHER INTERPARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWSVIEWS
Many thanks to the parents and friends who attended meetings with class teachers last week on Wednesday, 29 July. Approximately 80% of all the families had one or both parents/carers attend the meetings. Feedback I have had from the parents and teachers was that these meetings were very
productive and successful for both parties.
NO DOGS ON SCHOOL PRNO DOGS ON SCHOOL PREMISESEMISES
I would like to remind everyone that dogs are not permitted on school grounds and ask if you are walking with your dog to school that you wait with your dog outside of the school grounds and that your children meet you at a set location. Shortly you will see some signage at each gate
to remind everyone of this rule.
SWIMMING LESSONSSWIMMING LESSONS
This term starting on Monday, 31 August and running two weeks until Friday, 11 September, children from Pre-primary to Year 6 are invited to attend swimming lessons at Altone Park Leisure Centre. A letter will be going home on Monday providing more details. The cost for each
child is $51. 00 inclusive of the bus fee. Please ensure your child has the appropriate swimwear and clearly mark all your child’s
belongings.
UPDATE ON WHAT’S HAPUPDATE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE KINDY PENING IN THE KINDY & PRE & PRE
PRIMARY PLAYGROUNDPRIMARY PLAYGROUND
When you drive by this week you will see a new addition to the playground which was purchased with funds from the P&C. We have had installed a hand pump and dry creek bed next to the rainwater tank for children to use in their play and with watering
the gardens.
NEW ELECTRONIC SCHOONEW ELECTRONIC SCHOOL ZONE SIGNSL ZONE SIGNS
Last week you may have noticed the school zone signs being replaced with solar powered electronic signs. This is welcome as the new signs will be highly visible and contribute to making
the roads around the school safer.
RECENT NATIVE VISITORECENT NATIVE VISITOR TO OUR SCHOOLR TO OUR SCHOOL
Last week we had an unexpected visit from a long neck tortoise which may have wandered onto school grounds from the lake. It was a mature tortoise and was safely captured, shown to some classes and promptly returned to the lake. Please keep your eyes out when driving, walking or riding around the area for these creatures and keep them safe. Please talk to the children
about not handling these reptiles with bare hands.
I would like to leave you with a thought from Kipfer.
“ACTIONS MOTIVATED ONLY BY GENUINE COMPASSION
CREATE HAPPINESS”
With best wishes,
Helen Fiebig
Principal
LOST PROPERTYLOST PROPERTY
We endeavour every week to go through our ‘Lost Property’ items and return them then to the child. However we have a large number of unmarked clothing, water bottles and lunch boxes without names.
Please ensure you clearly write your child’s name in permanent or laundry marker on all their items so that we can return them should they
end up in lost property.
AVELEY ACHIEVEMENT PASSPORTSAVELEY ACHIEVEMENT PASSPORTS
Congratulations to the following students who have been recipients of prizes from the Treasure Chest, for every 20 reward
stamps in their Aveley Achievement Passports.
Please note High Achiever Award Badges will be presented at Monday Muster .
AVELEY READING OLYMPAVELEY READING OLYMPICSICS
Anika Deokule
Zachary Cox
Jacob Millson
Lucas Cox
Cooper Jordan
Taige Howell
Brayden Trower
Nicholas Thornton
Lexie Boffa
Layla Hill
Henry Weston
Taya Luke
Sasha Wimsett
Lachlan Hardy
Tomas Tullio
Hannah McKeown
Armani Watson
Caleb Taylor
Jackson McIntosh
Alexis Jones
Aaron Garland
Ava Smith
Hunter Crawford
Harrison Owen
Mariae Enad
Grace Smith
Kaitlyn Radaich
Tayla Hoff
Kaycee Castle
Tomas Bore
Ava Buchanan
Ashna Varsani
Rhyan Baile
Lily Rose Thomas
Charlee Cooper
Caden Elmer
Sophie Holmes
Kate Paterson
Jaymie Nicol
Roman Cafini
Zion Ceder
Aiden Adams
Hamish McGlinn
Alannah Ahlfeld
McKenzie Mott
Keira Horsten
Taniesha Armstrong
Molly Jordan
Shaun Nicol
Kiara Roberts
Patrick McEwen
Tia Mosedale
Jorja McGowan
Charlotte Herbert
Alius Tutai
Olivia Taddei
Ethan Wulf
Brayden Keane
Simar Singh
Scharlette Harman-Smith
Cooper Gerrard
Mika Terblanche
Alyssa Mactaggart
Asharna Middleton
Raukura Solomon-Tukiwaho
Sophia Morell
Scarlette Bingham
Lucy Sadler
Jade Shaylor
Johan Louw
Nate Hunter
Angus Pilbeam
Hayden Gericke
L.J. Tongi
Jai Hall
Charlie McKenzie
Isaac Arigore
Kobe Power
Brady Shaylor
Victoria Titheridge
Siahi Tongi
Amelia Van Aardt
Nicholas Tullio
Carrie Fisher
Cooper Eaton
Mikayla Titheridge
Jorja Thomas
Rylan Earl
Jak Banks
Emelia Weenink
Connor Beverley
Aaliyah Ward
Erie Mimmo
Khloe Mone
Koby Reynolds
Alice Chrulew
Blake Johnson
SILVERSILVER
Blake Johnson
Jack Johnson
Raukura Solomon-
Tukiwaho
SILVERSILVER
Sapphire Falconer
Ava Smith
Sophia Morrell
Caitlin Freestone
SILVERSILVER
Harrison Cory
Sasha Wimsett
Riley Anderson
Ashna Varsani
SILVERSILVER
Jireh Handley
Moses-Michael Azucar
Chanelle Osborne
Chelsea Dodswell
WAKAKIRRIWAKAKIRRI
It is not long now until we are up on the big stage at The Regal Theatre wowing the audience with our story/dance skills! We are super proud of all of the performers. All children involved need to ensure the permission slips for the event on Thursday 13th August have been returned by now. We really enjoyed doing a dress rehearsal for the school yesterday and only six more sleeps until we're live on stage! I'd like to thank our wonderful, dedicated parents and staff who have assisted along the way with props, costume making etc. Your help has been greatly
appreciated by myself and Mrs Spencer.
If you have any questions, please remember to email
DONATION FOR THE LIBDONATION FOR THE LIBRARYRARY
Last Friday the library was open at lunch for the first time and it was a resounding success. Over 40 children came in to chat, draw, play some board games, do puzzles etc. I am asking for donations of any old board games, puzzles, card games and the like to cater for the demand each Friday moving forward. If you have anything that you'd like to donate, please bring them in to me in the music room Wednesdays to Fridays or leave them at the office for me on Monday or Tuesday as I am not here on these days.
Thankyou.
Chris Spencer
Music Specialist
MATHLETICSMATHLETICS
P & C NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
This term promises to be a busy one for our school community and the P&C are looking for volunteers to help with the many
events planned for terms 3 and 4.
Later this term the P&C will be holding a Family Quiz Night which is being co-ordinated by Catherine Smithson. Catherine is looking for volunteers to help organise and run the event which promises to be a great night out for all the family. If you are interested in helping with your valuable time please contact her
On Tuesday, 1 and Wednesday, 2 September the P&C will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall for the children at the school. Each class will have the opportunity to come and shop with gifts priced at $2, $3 and $5. If you are interested in helping at the stall, please contact Vice-President Joanne Needham on
0403 239 255.
Christina Cafini is co-ordinating a Clothes Swap Night. It promises to be a great night out for the ladies where you have the opportunity to pick up some great items for the wardrobe! If you are interested in
helping, Christina can be contacted on 0421 342 125.
Finally as you are aware, the school has received a grant to hold a Multicultural Concert and Food Fair titled “It’s A Small World After All” on Friday, 6 November. It will be a great evening full of entertainment and delicious food for the whole family. If you are able to help with this event, please contact President Natasha Cheung on 0433 288 953. This will be an opportunity to showcase our school to the wider community- let’s
make it great!
Finally just a reminder the Maggie Dent Parent Seminar – Boys Boys Boys is being held on Wednesday, 12 August. This is a major fundraiser for our school with all proceeds going to the Nature Playground. So if you haven’t booked your tickets yet all information is available on the P&C Facebook page or by
contacting Stacey Jackson on 0405 226 605.
Should you have any ideas you would like to raise please do not hesitate to contact me. The next P&C General Meeting is on Thursday, 13 August after assembly from 10am-11am. We
hope to see you there!
Kind Regards,
Natasha Cheung
Aveley PS P&C President
P&C UNIFORM SHOP P&C UNIFORM SHOP
Open every Wednesday morning from 8.45AM to 9.15AM in the undercover area. Cash and Eftpos
facilities are available.
