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Room 23 Community
Like everyone else, we have been non-stop this year and
have really engaged in our learning. A short overview of
some of our activities includes:
For our future trips around Australia we have been learning
about our States and Territories. It’s important to know
where they are located on a map (so we can get there), their
capital cities as well as some of the emblems such as flags,
flora and fauna.
We have been doing 4-Roles as well as Guided Reading and have used some fantastic books such as
Puppy Fat and Belly Flop by Morris Gleitzmen, Blueback by Tim Winton and we have just started
our 3rd Andy Griffith’s book from his Henry McThrottle series (Mascot Madness, Treasure Fever and
Pencil of Doom). Lots of discussion has taken place
as well as a huge variety of activities.
In writing we have been concentrating on
developing truly excellent sentences as well as
building our skills in editing and proof reading.
Every one of us has shown improvement and we
will continue to work on it. Recently we have done
some persuasive writing, recounts and reports and
are now practicing our summarising skills, putting
ANZAC information into ‘kids speak’.
In Maths we learned how to use cards to help our
mental agility, made our faces symmetrical,
collated lunchbox food and graphed results (not
doing too bad in the ‘healthy food’ pyramid), designed a dinosaur park as well as trying to get as
many fuel cells as possible on our Times Tables Rocket.
We have had lots of opportunities to get creative
through art projects, woodwork, cooking (yum),
drumming (yes, all that noise you have heard has
been us!), puzzles (have you ever tried to do one
without the picture?) and many have been
involved in making short films.
phew…..and we haven’t even finished the year
yet……….
From the kids of Room 23
News from Room 23
Yakamia Primary School
Newsletter
Volume 16
17 October 2014
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: [email protected]
Welcome Back
Term 4 promises to be a very busy term finishing
off the year and finalising plans and organisation
for 2015.
Students have returned happy and refreshed and
settled back into teaching and learning programs.
We welcome several new students and their
families into our school community and trust you
find Yakamia Primary School to be a warm,
friendly and safe school where relationships are
valued, developed and fostered.
Hats
With the days warming up rapidly, please be
reminded that we have a “no hat, no play” policy –
during Term 4,. All students need to have a
broad brimmed hat or legionnaire cap when
playing outside. School hats are required for
excursions and can be purchased from the
Canteen Uniform Shop.
Assembly
A big well done to the Year 3/4 students of Room
23 for hosting the last assembly. What talent you
all displayed!!
Next week’s assembly will be hosted by the Year 3
students of Room 22. The school looks forward to
all family and friends attending.
Faction Athletics Carnivals
Tuesday 28 October will be the Junior Faction
Athletics Carnival, with Senior Jumps and
Throws being held on the same day. The Senior
Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 30
October.
A program with the events in which your child is
participating, will be sent home once this
information is finalised at the year group sport
meetings. Parents are encouraged to come on the
day to support their child and help out with the
program.
Please ensure your child is in his/her faction
shirt, has a hat and is wearing sunscreen. It
is also a good idea to pack extra food and drinks
as students often are more hungry and thirsty
than usual. Lunch orders are to be marked
with child’s faction not room number.
Albany Primary Schools Spelling
Championship
This event was staged at Spencer Park in the last
week of last term and whilst we didn’t secure
either of the major prizes, the students who
represented our school prepared well and did
their best on the day.
The Year 4/5 competition was a close contest and
even after a tie break the 2 best teams Denmark
PS and Flinders Park PS could not be split and as
such shared the winning prize. Denmark
completed a great day by also winning the Year
6/7 competition and as such will host the event in
2015.
Anglican Art Awards
We would like to congratulate the following
students for being selected as winners in the
Anglicare WA art Competition that was held as
part of National Families Week.
• Kyle Kempton-Gardner Room 33
Special Commendation
• Bonny Gardiner Room 32
Highly Commended
• Ella Mackenzie Room 32
Highly Commended
• Shane Seaman Room 32
Special Commendation
These students were presented with their prizes
at the last assembly.
From the Principal’s Desk
Page 2 Yakamia Primary School
SCHOOL BANKING EVERY: SCHOOL BANKING EVERY: SCHOOL BANKING EVERY: SCHOOL BANKING EVERY:
THURSDAY IN THE HALL THURSDAY IN THE HALL THURSDAY IN THE HALL THURSDAY IN THE HALL
TUESDAY IN BLOCK 4 ECCTUESDAY IN BLOCK 4 ECCTUESDAY IN BLOCK 4 ECCTUESDAY IN BLOCK 4 ECC
8.30 – 9.00am
Moving Schools or Locations in 2015?
It is crucial that you inform the school of any
intention to move from Yakamia PS in 2015. Our
funding and the way we organise classes is
dependent on an accurate understanding of
student numbers in each year level across the
school. From here on in, and for the remainder of
the year, notifying us if your child will not be here
in 2015 will assist greatly when it comes to
planning for the new school year.
Class Requests 2015
Parent requests in relation to class placement in
2015 need to be in writing and addressed to Miss
Blythe. The deadline for these is Monday 10
November. Please be reminded that whilst all
requests will be given due consideration there
may be a range of factors that may not allow all
requests to be granted. Parents also need to be
aware that once classes have been set it can be
difficult to make changes to the placements that
have been made.
ANZAC Centenary –
Shopfront Displays
Albany’s ANZAC Centenary
Commemoration scheduled for the last week in
October is shaping up as one of the biggest events
in the City’s history. Huge numbers of visitors
are anticipated. Over this ANZAC
commemorative period this year, an innovative
partnership initiative will see schools in the
Great Southern matched with businesses in the
Albany CBD that will result in the installation of
ANZAC-themed shopfront displays. These
displays will involve student work related to the
centenary of ANZAC and should be a vibrant
addition to the shopfronts lining the streets in
this area. Look out for these from Monday 27
October to Thursday 6 November 2014! Our
display will be at Main Street Bags & Shoes.
Julie Blythe Principal
From the Principal’s Desk—continued
Page 3 Yakamia Primary School
Tribes
Tribes still remains the basis for our focus on values across the school and has been in place
for many years. The process aims to teach students processes to cooperate, interact with
others and to build a positive culture for learning and human development throughout the
school. The Five Tribes Agreements form the basis of our relationships in the school and are
consistently supported throughout all classes.
The Tribes Agreements are as follows:
1. Personal Best
2. Appreciation - No Put Downs
3. Attentive Listening
4. Mutual Respect
5. Right to Pass
Cup Cake Day
The student councillors had a great time
participating in Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual
Cupcakes for a Cure on 19 September. They
baked 150 cupcakes on Thursday and then set up
a cake stall in the hall on Friday selling the cakes
for $2 each. The cakes were a huge success and
the councillors raised $190.
School News
Page 4 Yakamia Primary School
Honour Certificate Recipients—Thursday 25.9.2014
Room Name Room Name
11 Jack Matheson
Ryan Davies
24 Michael Kuyer
Jada Lee
12 Elli Stewart Morgan
Jenaya Colbung
25 Shaun Taylor
Ellanor Clayton
13 Victoria Cash
Jayden Drew
26 Lili Highett
14 Jayde Timms
Jared Hayes
32 Ella Ayres
Zohar Amigo
15 Lily Flugge
Zerah Bermejo
33 Gabby Whittle
Bianca Fazio
16 Tillie Bartley
Dylan Hawkins Lili Highett
34 Cade Oreo
Bronte Slack
21 Mitchell Thompson
Kate Hallett
41 Archie Clarke
Paula Zimmerman
22 Zach Cash
Katie Munro
23 Sophie Moore
Geordie Owens
Special Honour Certificate Esther More
Community News
Page 5 Yakamia Primary School
Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.
Move More, Sit Less
How much sitting is too much?
Even if children are very physically active, they will still benefit from limiting the amount of time
that they spend sitting or lying down (except when sleeping) in as many ways as possible.
Use of electronic media for entertainment should be limited to no less than 2 hours per day.
Parents can
Give gifts like skipping ropes, balls or kites to encourage active play
Set a ‘no screen time’ rule at dinner time and before school
Make your child’s bedroom a TV and computer free zone
Reward your children with a trip to the park, instead of TV or computer time
There are many opportunities to sit in our daily lives. The key is to find opportunities to move.
What will you do?
Modified from ‘Does your child get 60 minutes of physical activity every day?
Other healthy living resources available on www.health.gov.au
Talk Soon Talk Often
In response to advice that parents needed support in their role as the primary sex educators of their
children, WA Health has developed Talk Soon Talk Often: A guide for parents talking to their kids
about sex. This free resource has been developed to help parents initiate regular and relaxed conver-
sations with their children about sexuality and relationships. This resource is also an invaluable re-
source for teachers which can help to give age appropriate guidance for answers to questions. Please
consider sharing this link with your parents and wider school community perhaps in your newslet-
ter. http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/4011/2/TSTO_V2.pdf
JUNIOR TENNIS LESSONS
TERM 4
Merrifield Park and Lawley Park Tennis Clubs—Players ages 4-16
Any standard from beginner to advanced welcome.
We provide racquets and all equipment, simply turn up and play
For bookings and info
www.albanytennisacademy.com [email protected]
David Kerr
Director of Tennis
Fostering—Albany kids need you!
Foster carers are urgently needed for kids in your neighbourhood, and you may be able to help. We
need Aboriginal and non Aboriginal carers who can care for children for occasional weekends and
short and/or long periods of time. To find out more attend an information session at Child
Protection and Family Support, 25 Duke Street on Monday 27 October, 7.30pm-9pm. Phone Anita
on 9841 0777.
Community News
Page 6 Yakamia Primary School
Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.