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12 September 2019 Edition #14
Kookaburra Chronicles
STEM at South Padbury
Term 3 has been jam-packed full of planning, making, testing and lots of fun. In Year One, the students have used different recycled materials to design and construct their own “Most Magnificent Thing”, being something special and of value to them.
This year the students at South Padbury Primary have been trialling a range of exciting new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) projects, recently developed by Scitech.
Down in Pre-Primary, the students have been exploring animal welfare and have built strong model bridges that will allow animals to cross a busy road safely.
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
NAPLAN
Individual student reports (ISR) will be delivered to schools from the middle of September
2019 and we’ll forward these on to you as soon as we get them.
School Survey
We survey our school community annually as we do value all stakeholders opinions and do act upon advice and
recommendations. This year’s survey will be important as we’ve had a few areas relatively down over the past 2
surveys and we’ve tweaked our operations according to the feedback. Should these areas still be down, we’ll
instigate wholesale changes, as we’re only as good as the service we provide to our community, and our community
feedback is an effective tool for us to utilise in whole of school ongoing improvement. I really would appreciate your
feedback and opinions by following the link;
https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/3MkCXQbX
The corresponding survey for students can be accessed by following;
https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/NNj3s67a
Athletics Carnival
We’re all ready and excited for tomorrow’s athletics carnival. A lot of thought and planning has gone into the day and
I thank Mrs Wiener and Mrs Williams in advance for all of their great work. The grounds are also well prepared and
marked and I thank and commend Mrs Pooley on all of her work in this important area. Tomorrow is all about fun,
inclusion and physical activity. It’s a carnival for all, where all of the students are active for all of the carnival. The old
fashion carnival, where students spend the vast majority of the day in pens is a vastly inferior model to ours in terms
of engaging in physical activity. The interschool athletics carnival on the other hand is all about competition, and al-
lows our athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level against other students from the Whitfords group of
schools. Students are selected to attend this carnival, based on athletic merit, and it is on early in Term 4. The dual
approach model that we have adopted we believe caters for all students and promotes inclusivity, team work, leader-
ship and a love of physical activity.
Before and after school
I love that the school facilities are being fully utilised after school hours for parents and children to socialise and
unwind after the school day. However, I urge parents to supervise your children during these periods as children
climbing on walls, over fences and roaming the school grounds unsupervised is going to result in an injury at some
stage. I have instructed all staff to not engage when they see these behaviours occurring as after we release your
children to you after school, we are extinguishing our duty of care and it is inappropriate for anyone to parent other
people’s children out of hours. Before school, we accept duty of care from 8.30am, unless you take your child to the
top oval where Mr Jones and I accept this role form 8.00am. Again, if you’re at school before 8.30 and for whatever
reason choose not to have Mr Jones and I supervise, please ensure that you provide supervision and disallow
dangerous behaviours.
Staffing and 2020 classes
I’m hard at it putting the final touches on our 2020 line-up. Once the classes and the personnel are set in stone I’ll
publish the plan in the newsletter. I’m really not one for secrets and as soon as my line-up is completed I’ll publish.
I’ve allocated 2 full collaborative planning meetings for the staff to set up the classes in terms of student placements.
David Knox
PRINCIPAL
CLASS ASSEMBLY— TA1/YR1
The next assembly will be held Friday 27 September and will be conducted by our TA1/YR1
students. The assembly will commence at 8:45 am in the undercover area.
Parents of the children are invited to morning tea with Mrs McGuigan and the Principal in
the Staff Room immediately after the assembly.
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Merit Certificates
The year 6 camp is fast approaching, Week 3 of next term.
The final cost has now been calculated at $450. You can pay in full or make part payments via our QKR by Mastercard App or by Direct Deposit .
If you choose to pay by Direct Deposit , you could set up a payment scheme - scheduling amounts and a plan up to $450 that suits you via your Netbank. Please contact the front office for bank details if required.
Please reference your child’s Surname and Camp.
For Direct Deposit payments. Thank you.
Congratulations to the following students
who received merit awards at our assembly
on Friday 6 September
PP1: Bella-Rose McClurkin
Jack Snow
PP2: Arlo Miles
Eva Ayres
TA1: Thomas Muir
Harriet Kendall
Lacey Le Noury
TA2: Ryan Arnatt
Georgia Burns
Adam McLay
TA3: Anaiya Marsh
Jai Metcalf
TA4: Nate Hook
Cale Satriani
TA5: George Smith
Tegan Hegarty
TA6: Eli Ainslie
Eva Owen
Sam McLay
TA7: Charlie Richardson
TA8: Ruby Rodgers
Payton Robertson-Hopa
TA9: Samuel Usher
Lolah Stewart
TA10: Kiarn Mawford
Nick Abramo
TA11: Tiara Udy
Mya van den Bueken
TA12: William Hodges
Rohann Godbeer
Music: Ryan Lines
Harlee Groves
Indonesian: Maddison McVee
Eva Boylan
Health: Mia Judd
Charlie Monk
For Your Forward
Planning
Week 5 Term 4
Friday 15 November
Pupil Free Day
Year 6 Camp
School Grounds After Hours Security
If you see suspicious activity or criminal acts after
school hours on the school grounds - please ring
the police on 131 444 (in an emergency 000) or
School Watch on 1800 177 777. Please record
vehicle registration details or description of
involved people and vehicles. Keep yourself safe
and away from danger.
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P&C Faction Sports Day Food Stall
Entertainment Book
Royal Show Ticket Offer
Attendance at the Athletics Carnival
Faction Sports Carnival is a compulsory part of our school curriculum. The day is one of participation and fun.
PP and Year 1 students will return to class after their afternoon race, and they are expected to stay until they are dismissed by teachers at the end of the day.
Staff are very busy managing other duties and therefore no students will be signed out to depart early except under exceptional circumstances.
NOTES HOME AND OR SENT VIA FLEXIBUZZ
* South Padbury Netball Club
* P&C Pizza Order
* P&C Subway Order Forms Sports Day
* YR2 Buckingham House Exc
* YR4 Zoo Excursion
* Scholastic Bookfair
Contact Information:
56 Warburton Avenue PADBURY WA 6025 Phone: 08 9307 5833 Email: [email protected] www.southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au Police Communications: 131 444 Education Security: 9264 4771 or 9264 4632
Dates to put in your diary….
Friday 13 September Faction Sports Carnival
Tuesday 17 September Edu-Dance Concert 1 at 2:20pm
Tuesday 17 September Year 6 Graduation Photos 10:30am
Thursday 19 September Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday 19 September School Open Night 5-7pm
Friday 20 September Kindy B School Nurse Screening
Monday 23 September Kindy A School Nurse Screening
Thursday 26 September TA8/9 Zoo Excursion
Thursday 26 September Edu-Dance Concert 2 at 2:20pm
Friday 27 September TA1/YR1 Assembly
Friday 27 September Last Day of Term 3
Monday 14 October Term 4 Commences
P&C Report
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P&C EFTPOS FACILITIES
The P&C are happy to announce we now have Eftpos facilities which is available to use in our Uniform Shop, sausage sizzles & fundraising events. Visa, Mastercard & Eftpos cards accepted. Sorry no Amex.
SPORTS CARNIVAL SAUSAGE SIZZLE & CAKE STALL
The P&C will be firing up the grill and cooking our famous hot dogs. We’ve also expanded our menu to include freshly made hamburgers. Ice cold drinks will also be available, as well as home baked goods, generously donated by S.P.P.S. families. Our local heroes at Alex Junior are ready to take your coffee orders. Text your order through to them on 0474 444 887, to get a jump on the queue.
OPEN NIGHT DINNER
On Thursday 19 September, the P&C will be putting on roast beef & gravy and pulled pork & gravy rolls for dinner, so
there’ll be no need to cook at home. Cold drinks will also be available to purchase on the night.
QUIZ NIGHT SAVE THE DATE
On Friday 18 October, the P&C will be hosting a Back to the 80’s & 90’s Quiz Night. Come dressed to impress in your best fashion or character and join in the fun. More information to follow.
NEXT P&C GENERAL MEETING
Our next P&C General Meeting will be Wednesday 23 October at 7pm, located in the Staff Room. New members always welcome.
P&C ENQUIRES
Please direct all P&C enquiries to [email protected] & we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible with a response.
Leona Liddelow - P&C President.
Students not Returning to South Padbury for 2020
If you do not intend for your child to continue at South Padbury for 2020 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.
