Southwell Primary School

Principal: Elizabeth Melville Registrar: Janine Hart

Newsletter Week: 11 Term: 2 1st July 2015

DATES TO

REMEMBER

Wednesday 1st July:

End Term 2 Students

Thursday 2nd July:

Student Free Day

Friday 3rd July:

Student Free Day

Monday 20th July:

Start of Term 3 for

Students

Wednesday 9th to Friday

11th September:

Years 5 & 6 Camp

Monday 12th to Friday

23rd October:

Swimming Lessons

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I will be out on long service leave for week one and two of next term. Natalie Mayho will be Principal during my absence. Natalie is based at South Coogee Primary as deputy principal and she has worked as a principal at other schools. I would like to thank parents for their support during semester one. Having family and carers at school is always welcomed, I enjoy the conversations that I get to have with you all. Research shows there is a strong link between parent participation and improved student performance. Your suggestions to me help achieve the best for both your child and the school environment. I look forward to continuing our chats in week three. Ms Platts will be working at Orelia Primary School for semester two this year. We all hope she enjoys her time there. I am sure Ms Platts will tackle this new venture with the same passion and dedication she has displayed as part of our cohesive team and will quickly establish herself as a valued employee in her new role. Farewell to Mrs Karen McGlue who has been working in tandem with Ms Platts in the year 3-4 class. The nice part about leaving to start a family is there is no more rushing around to meet deadlines and complete tasks. On the down side, we will miss the pleasurable experience of working with you. We wish you the all the best and thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm and team spirit. I would like to welcome Ms Melinda Saunders to our year 3-4 class for semester two. Ms Saunders will work with the year 3-4 students across the whole week so as to offer stability at a time where both teachers are leaving. Ms Saunders has worked as a relief teacher at Southwell this term and has some knowledge of our students. We look forward to Ms Saunders joining our team, sharing her ideas and passion about teaching.

Warm Regards, Elizabeth Melville Principal

We would like to acknowledge the Noongar people who are the Traditional Custodians of this land. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders past and present of the Noongar nation and extend that respect to other In-

digenous Australians who are or may be present.

26 Grandpre Crescent, Hamilton Hill 6163 9418 1622

Email: Southwell.ps@education.wa.edu.au Web: www.southwellps.wa.edu.au

Every Child Every Chance Every Day

Fremantle PCYC Basketball Club Is calling for registrations for Season 2

U10-U18 Boys (turning 7 or older in 2015) U10-U12 Girls (turning 8-11 in 2015) Games are at the Wally Hagen Stadium on Starling St in

Hamilton Hill, training is at either the PCYC on Paget St in Hilton or the Wally Hagen Stadium. To register or for more information please contact the PCYC

on 9314 3157

Road Safety Reminder

Inattention and distraction while driving contribute to almost one third of all fatal and serious crashes on WA roads. We urge you to remember the importance of staying alert when picking up and dropping off children.

Swimming Lessons Interm swimming lessons are being held from the 12th October to the 23rd October (weeks 1 and 2 of term 4). We are travelling to South Lake Leisure centre by bus for a 40 minute lesson before returning to school. These lessons are part of our curriculum and all students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 are required to participate. The cost is $50.00 per student and is payable by the end of term 3, Friday 25th September. Families can make part-payments at anytime prior swimming lessons, please see Mrs Hart in the office. Forms will be sent home closer to the time.

Last Day of School Today is the last day of term for students. Staff will be attending Thursday and Friday for Professional Learning and Whole school Planning. We hope all families have a safe, relaxing and happy holiday. Students return to school on Monday 20th July.