Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

We have had a very smooth but busy start to Term 4 and again I would like to thank every member of our staff for their work to enable this.

COVID 19 UPDATE

A gentle reminder to everyone that we are re-implementing ongoing COVID-19 safety measures, and are operating under the Phase 5 Guidelines that include:

·         good hygiene practices should be promoted and maintained;

·         physical distancing of 1.5 metres between adults should be maintained, where possible;

·         maintain ventilation where possible by opening windows, doors and using air-conditioning; and

·         visitors, parents and students should be encouraged not to attend school if they are unwell.

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

Our children will be participating in the KSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th November.  Our HPE team are currently working with the children in preparation for this event and we wish all participants the best as they represent our school.

IN-TERM SWIMMING

In-term Swimming commenced this week for Group 1.  Group 2 children will begin their lessons on Monday, 15th November.  Any enquiries regarding these sessions can be directed to class teachers or our reception.

EARLY ARRIVALS / LATE LEAVERS

We have a number of children who are arriving very early at school and not attending before school care.  This is a supervision issue for us and we ask that students do not arrive at school before 8.00am unless there is a specific reason. 

2022 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS – ADVANCE NOTICE

We would again like to advise that the following dates have been endorsed by our School Board as School Development days for 2022.  

Craig Ashby

Principal

IN TERM SWIMMING

We have had a successful start to swimming lessons despite the cold, wet weather. Please remember:

• Your child needs something warm to travel to and from the pool, especially while the weather is cold.
• All items need to be labelled clearly.
• Swimming lessons can make your child hungrier than normal. You may wish to pack an additional item in their lunchbox.
• Kwinana Recquatic has a No Photo policy. If you go along to watch your child’s lessons, please do not take photos.

INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS

Permission notes have been distributed for those students who have been selected to represent Bertram Primary School at the KSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival. For students in Group 1 In Term Swimming, there is a clash on the Thursday and Friday in the second week. It is your choice whether they participate in swimming lessons or compete in the Interschool Athletics Carnival.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

The Year 6 Graduation Ceremony will be held at Kennedy Baptist College on Monday, December 13th.  There is no charge for this event, however families are asked to indicate the number of tickets they require to assist with catering and organisation.  At this stage there is no limit on the number of tickets families can request, however all this could change in response to Covid-19 guidelines.

It is expected all students will travel to Kennedy Baptist College by bus, however parents may choose to sign them out at the conclusion of the ceremony and bring them back to school. Seats are available for families to travel to and from the Graduation Ceremony but must be booked in advance.

STORY DOGS

When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing! It is a non-judgemental setting, the children's focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog. Woof!

https://www.storydogs.org.au/

Thank you to everyone who supported our Story Dog fundraiser last week, and a special congratulations to KK1, DD1 and KO2 who raised the most money and earned a visit from Story Dog Bella.

If you would like more information about Story Dogs please chat to Ms Healy in KK5 or Mrs Triplett.

UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES

If your child has Unexplained Absences, you will receive a note this week. Please take a few moments to provide a reason for these absences and return the note to their LA teacher or the front office.

Jane Weir, Cathy Stott, Sofia Delios

Deputy Principals

If your child was four years old by 30th June 2021 we currently have space available in our kindy classes.

If your child is four years old by 30 June 2022 you can apply to enrol them in Kindergarten for 2022.

Enrolment Packs can be collected from the school office Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, or you can complete Enrolment Forms online by going to our school webpage.  http://www.bertramps.wa.edu.au/enrolment-information/

At the time of enrolment your child will need to have an 'up to date' AIR Immunisation history statement.

Every day of a child's education matters.

Please ensure all consent forms are completed and returned with payment.

Payment Plans

May be arranged prior to the payment due date by contacting Belinda in the front office on 6174 1000.  

Upcoming Payments 

• Year 6 Graduation Teddy Bear or Ball - payment due Friday, 29th October 2021 
• KSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival (selected students are participating in the carnival) - Payment and consent are due Tuesday, 2nd November 2021
• Year 6 Graduation Lunch at Lavoro Italiano Restaurant, Monday, 8th December 2021.  Payment and consent are due Wednesday, 24th November 2021.
  
• Year 6 Graduation Yearbook, Payment due Wednesday, 24th November 2021.

Financial Support 

If providing your child/ren the opportunity to participate in  Excursions or School Based Activities is likely to cause financial hardship, we may be able to provide financial support.  Please complete the slip on bottom of the consent form and return it to the front office.

We are sorry to announce that due to a recent ASIC review, CBA are closing School Banking nationally in 2022.

This means student bank accounts will still be open and able to accept deposits at branches or online, you will just no longer be able to bank at school.   

At school, we will be available for the rest of Term 4 so you can bank as normal and we can say our goodbyes.  Wednesday, 10th November - Last reward orders on or before this date.  Wednesday, 15th December - Last School Banking day.  If you have tokens, please order rewards on or before 10 November or we will not be able to honour them.

Thank you so much to all the students, parents, school staff and helpers that made School Banking so rewarding for us over the years. We're going to miss it!

The School Banking Team ~ Jodie, Kelly and Fyona

All children from Pre-Primary to Year 11 are eligible to dental treatment at the Wellard Dental Therapy Centre located at Wellard Primary School.

Wellard Dental Therapy Centre | Dental Health Services North

25 Breccia Parade, WELLARD 6170

T: (08) 9553 0610

E: wellarddtc@dental.health.wa.gov.au

W: www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au | www.dental.wa.gov.au

Our Vision: Excellence in health care for our community.