Newsletter Week 10, Term 3 2017

Upcoming Dates

9 October 2017

Students Resume Term 4

19 October 2017

Jump Rope for Heart

23 October 2017

Children’s Week commences

Scholastic Book Fair

commences

3 November 2017

School Development Day

Student Free Day

9 November 2017

Whole School Assembly 2.30pm

Pre Primary

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From the Principal

Last week’s Athletics Carnival was a good example of our school’s values and

expectations and of the generous support the school receives from parents. It

was rewarding to see students decked out in their faction colours, striving to do

their best, being considerate of their peers and behaving responsibly. Thank you

to the many parents who helped with setting up, judging and time keeping and

packing up, we could not run the carnival without your support. Thank you also

to the many parents, grandparents and friends who were there to encourage

their children, creating a positive competitive atmosphere. Thank you Natalie

Kelsall for her work preparing students for the carnival and for teaching primary

physical education classes this term, Janet Gowland will take over from Natalie

in Term 4.

Parents of children who turn 4 years old on and before 30 June 2018 are asked

to enrol their students in Kindergarten for 2018 if they have not done so already

and are invited to attend Come and Play sessions next term.

To assist with planning and to avoid late changes to classes, parents are asked to

inform the school if their children will not be attending in 2018.

Early next term the school will be distributing the National School Survey to

seek feedback from parents on the performance and operation of the school.

The School Council has included additional questions seeking feedback on the

school’s communication with parents and the provision of homework. A high

response rate to the survey will assist with the school’s review and planning for

2018.

Come & Play—Kindergarten 2018

Dates: Wednesday 25 October, Wednesday 8 November and Wednesday 22 November. Times: 9.00 -

11.00am Where: Kindy room, Boddington District High

School. What to bring: Water bottle, hat and a piece of

fruit to share.

A crèche will be provided. Please ring the school on

9883 8106 to accept this invitation before Friday 13

October.

Assembly item—Mrs Adams’ B4 class and Mrs Seymour and Mrs Johnstone’s B5 class

Students of the month

Anastacia, Nellie, Kirana, Sophie, Owen, Alexis, Amelia, Dhika,

Elleker, Stella, Bailey, Kele, Korben, Nikota, Toby, Stephanie

(Science), Zaydon (Science).

Helping Hand Award—Loren Bryant

For her reliable and proactive assistance with the jumps

carnival, athletics carnival and fathers day stall this term and

with school events throughout the year. Highly Accomplished Teacher Award—Christine Norrish

For her commitment to her students, for her collaboration with

colleagues and for her enthusiasm for exploring, modelling and

sharing new writing strategies.

Highly Accomplished Teacher Award—Tessa Maisey

For her dedication to making science interesting and engaging

for students.

Wildlife Oz Incursion

The West Oz Wildlife team visited

students in the Bannister block on

Wednesday, 20 September. The

students were introduced to some

Australian animals, including a koala, a

dingo and reptiles. The children learnt

interesting animal facts and

viewed a snake safety

demonstration on what to do

if you see a snake in the wild.

Above: Christine Norrish and Tessa Maisey