This week, our guest writer is Malcolm Tsang, Chair of the Winthrop Primary

School Board

Dear Parents and Carers Following our recent call for expressions of interest, Andrea Edmondson and Don Johnston will be joining the School Board in 2017. Andrea and Don will join Kylie Chatfield, Sean Pitt, Bernice Tan and myself as the parent representatives on the Board. Nadia Orangi will be departing at the end of this year after two stints on the Board first as a P&C representative and then as a parent representative as her youngest child will be going to high school next year. The Board thanks Nadia for her enthusiasm and commitment to bringing a community friendly focus to the work of the Board.

I am very pleased to welcome Don and Andrea to the Board.

Andrea and her husband Derek have children in Years 4 and 2 and they have been Winthrop Parents for almost six years. Andrea has been an active member of the P&C for the last five years including as a former Vice President and has been involved in many fundraising events. Andrea has also been the Parent Representative for her children’s classroom on a number of occasions. Amongst her many skills, Andrea is also a graphic designer and we look forward to bringing that skillset to the Board.

Don and his wife Shelley have two seven year old boys at Winthrop and a two year old who will join our Kindergarten programme in the coming years. Don and his family have lived in Winthrop the last six years and have been parents here for almost as long as Andrea has. Don has a background in business consulting across Australia and internationally and is a general manager at the Water Corporation responsible for strategy and business improvement.

We will put more information about Andrea and Don on our school website in the near future.

In other news, I have enjoyed working with our very excellent Principal, Mark Wirtz this year and look forward to continuing this positive working relationship next year as we prepare for our second independent review of how our school is going. These reviews occur every three years and our last review in 2014 was outstanding, which is a real credit to the work and commitment of our teaching staff, school leadership and the parent community including the P&C and Board. The review covers teaching and learning outcomes, financial management, communication between the School (including the Board) and parent community, the school’s own ability to review, monitor and improve its performance etc.

Renewal and succession planning is an important part of the success of our school leadership and Board, and so after being Chair for the last three years, I will be stepping down after the review is completed mid-next year. It is time for another parent to take the school forward from mid-2017 onwards and bring a different set of skills, experience and perspective to the role. It’s been an enjoyable and at times a very challenging role and I look forward to seeing how our school continues to grow and improve in the coming years.

In the meantime, we have just under five more weeks until the end of the year and so I wish all families, children and staff a safe and happy holiday period.

Malcolm Tsang, Chairman, Winthrop Independent Primary School Board

NEWS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Newsletter No: 18 Tuesday 15th November 2016

Coming Events

Friday 18th November

Assembly Leaders

Monday 21st November

A1 & B4 Kalamunda History Village

Monday 21st to Friday 25th November

Street Performance Week Wild Troupe

Monday 28th November

School Board Meeting

Friday 2nd December

Assembly B1 & B2

Friday 2nd December

Yr 5/6 Chem/Science Murdoch Uni

Tuesday 6th December

String Class Performance 1.40pm

Thursday 8th December

PP Concert & Winning Fractions Movie

Friday 9th December

Yr 6 Challenge Stadium

Tel: 9310 6100 Fax: 9310 6249 Jackson Avenue, Winthrop WA 6150

www.winthropps.wa.edu.au

Winthrop Primary School

Newsletter

Important Dates

P&C Meeting Monday 20th February

7.30pm Staffroom

News From Around The School

FUN MORNINGS

On Tuesday 29th of November and Tuesday 6th of December something amazing will happen! Be at school at 7:30am! You certainly can’t miss it! It is healthy, fun and even free!

WHAT A DEAL!!!!!

What else do you do on a Tuesday morning… nothing right? This is the best way to have fun on a Tuesday morning. If you don’t come you will regret it SOOOOOOOO much!!! Also…On the plus side, if your child goes to Osh Club in the mornings you could send your child to the play zone on the oval.

Parents are invited to come along and join their kids in having fun on the oval. There will be fun and games that will be run by our responsible Year 5 Bluearth Leaders who are in training for 2017.

Sincerely,

Yr 5 Bluearth Leaders

In collaboration with Ben (Bluearth Trainer)

& Ms House (Health & Wellbeing Teacher)

GIFTED AND TALENTED SECONDARY ENTRANCE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

FOR YEAR 7 IN 2018.

The Western Australian Department of Education is inviting students in year 5 to apply for secondary extension programs in 2018. These academic, arts and language programs provide challenging and highly motivating learning opportunities for students with exceptional academic ability and creative talent. A flyer was sent out to all year 5 students with details of the program along with contact details. A reminder to parents that applications must be made online at education.wa.edu/giftedandtalented. Applications close Monday 6

th February 2017. Late applications

are not accepted. Parents can visit the website for more information or contact the Gifted and Talented Selection Unit on 9264 4307 or

gtsu@education.wa.edu.au.

THANKYOU WINTHROP IGA

Students from C4 have been trying to think of ways of reducing the use of plastic bags. Some of us took a pledge to avoid using plastic bags for a year. We also wrote to Jack at Winthrop IGA asking if he could help. He and his daughter Jackie came to visit our class and they are introducing incentives for customers. Each time a customer on the school plan at Winthrop IGA brings their own bag to shop, they earn 30 extra points for the school.

We would like to thank Jack and Jackie for coming to our class to talk to us and for assisting us in helping the environment.

ROOTS AND SHOOTS

On Thursday, 3rd November, Winthrop PS was invited to the Perth Zoo for the unveiling of the Roots and Shoots Peace Pole. All West Australian schools that participate in the Roots and Shoots programme were invited to paint a panel to show what ‘nature’ means to them. Anna from D3 was the artist who painted the panel for Winthrop and she, along with the Roots and Shoots leaders, Ruthie and Ella, represented Winthrop at the unveiling. Dr Jane Goodall, the founder of the Roots and Shoots programme, will be coming to Perth next year and has requested that she be taken to the zoo to see this Peace Pole.

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES FOR 2017

The Voluntary Contributions and Charges for 2017 have been approved by the School Board. The details are attached to this newsletter and set out the projected costs for parents for the 2017 school year.

Wanted!!

Palm fronds, non prickly, such as Cocos palms and

Bungalow palms for cubby building. Also, we would

appreciate any old towels or sheets you no longer need.

Please see Mrs Davies in C4 if you able to help.

Thankyou.

News From Around The School

2016 AUSTRALASIAN PROBLEM SOLVING MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIADS

Congratulations are extended to all students who participated in the 2016 Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads. Thousands of schools participated in this competition from around Australia and New Zealand. The competition consists of a series of five sets of problems undertaken during terms 2 and 3. The questions are very challenging and focus the students' ability to solve mathematical problems in a creative manner.

This year Winthrop Primary School achieved very highly. Out of the thousands of schools that participated we

finished in 48th position overall, and second out of all schools in Western Australia.

While all students participated well and competed at their best, some did achieve at a meritorious level. Krish Mall and Brian Clarke were one of only 320 students to achieve a perfect score. Parth Maheshwari, Gabriel Raharjo, Jamie Tan, Allan Wu, Samora Wa Azaro, Julian Mo, Jeslyn Lim, Fergus Pau and Ed Wolfenden all finished in the . top 10% of all competitors. A special mention goes to Gary Wu who, while only in year 4, finished in the top 20%.

Following are a couple of examples of the questions the students had to tackle. See how you go.

A, B and C are different non-zero digits. The product of two 3-digit numbers, ABC x CBA, has the least possible value.

What is the value of that product?

A rectangular floor has an area of 500 square meters. Three rectangular pieces of carpet completely cover the floor. The three pieces of carpet are 150, 200 and 300 square meters, and they overlap in some places. There are 11O square meters of floor that are covered by exactly two pieces of carpet.

How many square meters of floor are covered by three pieces of carpet?

Wayne Dickinson

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Nominations for the band program and expressions of interest for the SIM strings program close on November 4. Information about both of these programs can be found here

http://wpsmusic.weebly.com/more-music.html

Please contact Mrs Campbell by emailing Elizabeth.Campbell@education.wa.edu.au if you have any questions about instrumental music.

CHILDREN LEAVING SCHOOL AT THE END OF 2016

To enable us to accurately determine our classes for 2017 it would be appreciated if the school could be notified of

children leaving our school. Please complete the form below and return to the school office. This does not include our

Year Six children.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

My child/ren: ____________________________________________ Current Year Level: __________________

____________________________________________ __________________

____________________________________________ __________________

Will NOT be attending Winthrop Primary School in 2017 Destination ____________________________________

OR Unsure of Destination

CARALEE DENTAL THERAPY

For the remainder of the year Caralee Dental Therapy Centre will be closed on Fridays.

In an emergency the staff can be contacted at the Palmyra DTC Ph: 9339 4868

between 8.00am -4.00pm.

THANKYOU KARDINYA JUNIOR

CRICKET CLUB

Thankyou Kardinya Junior Cricket Club (Brad McHugh) for their donation of cricket equipment to our school.

Help raise money for our school by shopping

at Winthrop Gardens Supa IGA

School Number of

Participants

Total School

Benefits

Winthrop PS 238 $23984.20

2016 TERM DATES

Term 4 Tuesday 11/10/16 - Thursday 15/12/16

2017 TERM DATES

Term 1 Wednesday 01/02/17 - Friday 07/04/17

Term 2 Wednesday 26/04/17 - Friday 30/06/17

Term 3 Monday 17/07/17 - Friday 22/09/17

Term 2 Tuesday 10/10/17 - Thursday 14/12/17

School & Community News

P&C News

SCHOOL BANKING DAY REMINDER

We have had a very successful year of school banking, the children all enjoy seeing their savings grow. Our last day of banking will be Thursday

8th

December.

I would like to thank the amazing ladies that have volunteered their time each week to ensure that school banking has been available to all.

New accounts can be set up at any Commonwealth Bank branch. Parent photo ID and passport, to earn 100 points and your child’s birth certificate is all you need. Thank you for supporting the School Banking program.

CRUNCH & SIP

Crunch & Sip

Permitted food and drinks

Healthy Lunchboxes

Recipes

CHALK AND PARENT DIRECT TOY

CATALOGUES

The P&C is again undertaking a fundraising activity using the Chalk and Parent Direct Educational Toy Catalogues. Last week catalogues were distributed to students from Kindy-Year 2 along with a letter detailing how to order. There are some great educational and fun toys suitable for all ages with many below recommended retail price. Each dollar you spend will contribute directly to providing updated resources for our classrooms. Additional catalogues can be picked up from the school office and science room.

2016 P&C MOVIE NIGHT NEWS

Please come along and show your support for the Winthrop Primary School P&C 2016 Movie Night. It's being held on our very own school oval on Friday 2nd December. It's sure to be a wonderful evening and we would love you spread the word and invite your friends and family along to help make this event even more special. Details are below and please click on the following link to purchase your tickets and pizzas for the night. http://www.trybooking.com/NBUX

GRADUATION COMMITTEE 2017

The P & C are working to find volunteers for the upcoming 2017 Year book and Graduation Committee. Thank you to those who have already put their name forward. It takes many hands to make light work so the more the merrier.

We are currently seeking someone skilled in graphic design to compile the next Year Book for 2017. There will be a sub-committee to collect photos and information. If you are interested or think you may be able to help then please contact Winthrop P & C at pncwinthropps@gmail.com. Also, if you would be interested in the coordinators role for the committee then also let us know.

CANTEEN NEWS

The online canteen service is offering the chance for 4

people to win $5.00 credit to their account. Make sure

you place an order before the 24th November 2016 to

be in the draw. Winners will be notified and the credit

added to your account.

The Canteen Committee would like to say thankyou to

all the people who have volunteered their time in the

canteen this year. It has been greatly appreciated. A

special thankyou as well to Nick and May, and Helen

and Ben (both grandparents of children in the school)

who volunteer their time each week in the canteen

making sure lunches are sorted and ice creams and

other goodies are ready for sale.

We hope for your continued support next year.

Voluntary Contributions and Charges 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Education Act 1999 requires schools to notify parents of the schedule of Voluntary Contributions and Charges for 2017. The Winthrop Primary School Board has endorsed the schedule of Contributions and Charges for 2017. The Schedule covers four sections and will allow you to calculate all costs for 2017.

1. Voluntary Contributions: (Section 99)

The total amount of contributions parents and carers are being asked to pay has been

contained within the $60.00 maximum set in the School Education Regulation 2000. Money collected will be used to supplement school expenditure in the purchase of

resources needed in the provision of the learning program activities, examples are set out below:

Photocopying Physical Education Equipment Music Resources Library Books Art/Craft resources and consumables

English resources Science resources and consumables Mathematics resource Information and Communication Technology hardware and software

These contributions are voluntary; however, the quality of our teaching and learning program will be enhanced when every family makes a contribution to the cost of supplementing funding gained from other sources including the State and Federal Governments. The amount decided for this voluntary contribution are as under:-

Kindergarten to Year 6 $60.00 per child

2. Optional Costs Associated with an Education Program: (Section 100)

A breakdown of estimated charges for your child’s participation in expected class and school activities for 2017 is listed overleaf. Details on charges collected in previous years have assisted us in preparing the 2017 Additional Fees & Charges Schedule.

Included in this schedule is a $100 – Kindergarten to Year 6 Upfront Payment of Excursion and Incursion Expenses. The Upfront Payment has been more efficient for parents, teachers and school accounting processes. This payment assists the school in the efficient processing of excursion payments.

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS & CHARGES SCHEDULE 2017

K PP Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Upfront Excursions 100.00 100.00 100.0 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

In-Term Swimming 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00

Yr 6 Camp 350.00

Competition Entries 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

School of Instrumental Music 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00

Band Instrument Tutor Fees 120.00 per term

String Ensemble Fee 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00

Band Fees 120.00 per year

Interschool Sporting Events 10.00 10.00 10.00 70.00 per year

School Sporting Events 90.00 per year

Wild Troupe Fee 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00

Optional Excursion 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

PEAC Various course costs from $30 to $250 per year.

3. Personal Items for Student Use: (Section 108)

Student Equipment List

Equipment for all students and used in lessons eg: stationery items, calculator etc.

Workbooks for Maths Yrs 1-6 and Spelling Yrs 1-3.

Online subscriptions for Japanese Language Perfect Program Year 6.

Some replacements items, such as pencils, are required throughout the year.

Parents may be asked to purchase additional items for specific class requirements.

Parents may order through the School Supplier or any retail outlet.

Other Requirements

Choir Clothes (Senior Choir Years 5, 6)

Band Clothes (Years 5, 6)

Drama Performance Clothes: All black, may be supplied by parents (Year 3 to 6)

Musical Instruments (Years 5, 6)

Costs for non-educational activities • School Photographs $20.00 - $60.00

Uniforms $14.00 - $65.00 per item

4. Fundraising Costs: These are voluntary contributions.

P&C Voluntary Contribution K-Yr 6 $40.00 Additional P&C Events Varied Costs

OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program

Program Update Over the term we have focused a lot on sustainably, looking at what we do with our paper, what can be reused for craft, as well as nature in general, we also use the nature play area as it offers more for children to engage with. We also had our biggest day every here at Winthrop OSHClub with an impressive 38 children, it was great to see and we had a lot of fun.

At OSHClub we promote healthy eating as it is essential to healthy living and good Nutrition. This term our healthy eating goal is “taste testing new things’ OSHClub still follows Sun Smart Policy and all children will need a hat for OSHClub. No Hat, No Play If you would like to come by, you are more than welcome to come in and meet the staff at OSHC and have a look around.

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0422 226 256 Coordinator: Tiffany Ramanayake Assistants: Sonia Rai OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000 All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

03 85649

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AT THE WINTHROP PRIMARY

MOVIE NIGHTFriday 2nd December

5.00 - 7.30pmon the school oval

Essential Oils, Cupcakes,Table Runners, Bookmarks, Resting Cushions, Tote Bags,Bracelets, Tooth Fairy Keepers,Wooden Christmas Ornaments,Hair Accessories, Spectacle Holders,Handmade Wooden Cutting Boards,Waterproof Swim Bags, Greeting Cards,Pencil Cases, Christmas Bunting, Kindy Bags.

Enrol your children for swimming lessons in the summer school holidays

Give your child the opportunity to learn vital swimming and water safety skills. Enrolments are now open for children from � ve to 17 years old. Simply select a program and enrol online.

Find out more and enrol online at education.wa.edu.au/swimming or telephone 9402 6412

Program 1 40 minute lessonsEvery week day from Tuesday 3 to Friday 13 January 2017 Enrolments close Monday 28 November 2016

Program 2 45 minute lessons Every week day from Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 January 2017 Enrolments close Monday 5 December 2016

Short program 35 minute lessons Every day from Monday 9 to Friday 13 January 2017 Enrolments close Monday 28 November 2016

Early start program(limited Wheatbelt centres)

45 minute lessonsEvery day from Saturday 17 to Friday 23 December 2016Enrolments close Monday 14 November 2016

VACSWIMSUMMER 2017