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25 October 2018 Edition 16
Kookaburra Chronicles
Kindy A have had a wonderful and exciting start to Term 4
In Literacy we have been busy learning our final sounds of the alphabet, making goop and going on sensory letter hunts through rainbow rice. We have been reading 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?' and doing lots of art and craft activities to support early reading.
In Numeracy we are getting very clever and are continuing to read, write and say our numbers to 20 and beyond!
We thank Mrs Perrie for bringing in some fabulous tadpoles as part of her science programme. We are enjoying watching them swim around and seeing how much they are growing every day.
We are also lucky to have Mrs Holly Bowyer in our class from Edith Cowan University who is completing her final prac with Kindy A and B.
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Dear Parents and Caregivers
Camp
The Year 6 students along with Mr Knox, Miss Booker and Mrs
Kemp are on camp this week in Busselton. This event has many
positive outcomes for our students and for many is a very
significant highlight of Primary School. We wish them well on
camp and look forward to their stories on return.
Open Board Meeting
Wednesday 7 November sees the yearly Open Board Meeting. All members of the school community are
invited to attend on this day as an observer to experience the operations of the Board. The meeting takes
place in the staff room and begins promptly at 3.15pm.
First Aid
At South Padbury we are always concerned with the health and well-being of all of our community and I
thank Mrs Gilchrist and Miss Bird for their specialised programs tailored for our classes in Health and
Protective Behaviours. To further enhance these programs, we will enjoy the expertise of the Red Cross
with some upcoming incursions, on general first aid skills and also importantly, as the weather continues
to warm, with Snake Bite treatment. Being sun smart is also an important concept for our children to learn
and I thank all parents for their ongoing support of ensuring your children have their hat at school for all
outdoor events.
Cycling to School
With the weather becoming more favourable, it is great to see the increase in the number of students
riding to school. It is not only a healthy pursuit, but a great way to start the day and also to lessen the
number of cars during pick up and drop off times. Thank you also to the many families who are utilising
the car park at the Padbury shops to further reduce the hazards for our children on entering and leaving
the school grounds.
Verne Jones
Associate Principal
CLASS ASSEMBLY— PP2
The next assembly will be held tomorrow Friday 26 October and will be conducted by
our PP2 students. The assembly will commence at 8:45 am in the undercover area.
Parents of the children are invited to morning tea with Mrs White, Miss Rafty and the
Principal in the Staff Room immediately after the assembly.
Congratulations to the following students
who received merit awards at our assembly
on Friday 19 October
PP1: Luke Mingjunttuk
Kiara Williams
PP2: Harriet Kendall
Jamarcus Miller
TA1: Sophie Glendinning
Ashton Vernon
Tommy Cates
TA2: Freddy Murgatroyd
Grace Erkelens
TA3: Zoey Attwell
Isabella McCracken
Eva Owen
TA4: Evie Mackie
Ruben Hanson
Charlie Duckworth
Harlee Groves
TA5: Ollie Hunt
Hamish McDonald
Zanthi Roberts
TA6: Amelie McGrath
TA7: Morgan Evans
Lauryn Sullivan
TA8: Jake Sturman
Chane Joubert
TA9: Layne McGarry
TA10: Callum Rose
TA11: Chelsea Owens
Indonesian: Hamish Mackay
Charlie Errington
Alex Elzohdy
Ruy Prabawa
Music: Brock Bates
Story Miles
Merit Certificates
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VACSWIM Summer Holidays
Advance notice for all current Year 4/5 students
returning to South Padbury In 2019.
Our Year 5/6 ‘In Term swimming program’ at
Sorrento Beach will commence on Wednesday 6
February running until Friday 15 February. Lesson
times will be between 10:05am and 11:35am daily.
Due to swimming commencing in Week 1 of 2019, we will be sending out enrolment/payment
information during Week 8 of Term 4 Tuesday 27 November. Payments will need to be made
and enrolment forms returned by Monday 10 December 2018
WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at [email protected]
TERM 4
Pupil Free—Staff Development Day
Friday 9 November
Last day of school—Thursday 13
December
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Statements
Yr 2 – 6 Games Club
Following on from our successful Chess Club, the club has expanded to a new and improved Games
Club highlighting all available board games in the library. Playing Board Games is a great way to
improve reading and comprehension, counting and other maths skills, teamwork, social skills, puzzling
your brain and most of all just being fun! Each week the club captains are introducing a new game and
are then available to help younger children learn it and enjoy. Games Club is every Thursday and
Friday lunch and all children from Year 2 – 6 are welcome.
Fredderie, Owen and Mia
Games Club Captains.
Statements were sent home last week with every student that has an outstanding balance. If you have
not received a statement, your contributions have been paid and we thank you very much for your
support.
If you are unsure, or have any queries or questions please contact the front office. Your contributions are
important to the school as they support and supplement many school programs. Payments may be made
at the front office by cash or cheque, or via the QKR App.
NOTES HOME AND OR SENT VIA FLEXIBUZZ
* Statements
* Year 5 Gifted and Talented flyer
* School uniform hair accessories
Contact Information: 56 Warburton Avenue PADBURY WA 6025 Phone: 08 9307 5833 Email: [email protected] www.southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au
Dates to put in your diary….
Friday 26 October PP2 Assembly
Monday 29 October—2
November
South Padbury’s Got Talent
Friday 2 November TA1 Assembly
6/7/8 November St John first Aid Incursion
Wednesday 7 November Cut Off to submit Campion Booklist
Friday 9 November STUDENT FREE DAY
Friday 16 November Indonesian Assembly
P&C News
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The P&C held its meeting last week, but unfortunately there weren't enough members in attendance to vote on a number of issues. Therefore, the Executive Committee will be holding a meeting on Thursday to address these issues.
Our last Disco for the year will be held on Friday 23 November. The Disco will follow the same format as our last disco and will include all students from Kindy to Year 6. More information will be sent home soon.
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it is timely to remind all parents that the P&C will hold it's AGM early in the new year. The AGM is the meeting at which the new P&C Committee for 2019 will be voted in. All positions will be vacant and nominations for each role will be invited before the AGM. I encourage all parents to consider not only joining the P&C as a general member, but also to consider nominating for one of the Office Bearer roles. The P&C is an extremely important part of South Padbury Primary, and works hard to enhance the learning experience of every single student at this school. This year we have paid for every child to attend school incursions and subsidised the Edudance program, reducing costs to parents and ensuring that no child misses out on these fun activities. Our Mother's/Father's Day Stalls and our Discos are also much anticipated activities each year. Without the P&C, none of these activities would take place.
The role of President will definitely be vacant next year. I have been involved, in one way or another, in the P&C for the past 6 years. It's time for a break.
If anyone would like further information on any of the roles within the P&C, please contact me and I'll be happy to help. ([email protected])
Don't forget our newest hair and sports accessories fundraiser! http://bit.ly/SOUTHPADBURY
Our final meeting for the year will be held on 21 November at 7pm in the Staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thanks, Chantelle
If you do not intend for your child to continue at South Padbury for 2019 could you please let the front
office know. You can contact us via the Flexibuzz App, phone, in person or by email
[email protected] If you have a potential work transfer or possible house move, please
let us know so we are aware of this possibility.
Students not returning to South Padbury for 2019
