Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Welcome to Week 9 of this term.  As we move towards the conclusion of what has been a very busy term I would again like to thank all families for their assistance and support of our school activities and events.  Schools cannot work in isolation and the level of community connection in our school continues to grow.

WELCOME NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Last Monday our School Board met for our Term 2 meeting.  I would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new parent members who include Lauren Harry, Claire Gibaud and Jessica Dalton.  Shaun Spice also returns to the Board as a staff member for a new tenure period.  I am also very pleased to announce that Daniel De Stasio is our new School Board Chairperson.

The Board of a public school works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students.  It plays an important role in contributing to good school governance so that school resources are used efficiently and community expectations and the school’s priorities reflect the needs of students.

The functions of Boards are covered by legislation and include both approval and advisory roles.  Some of the matters Boards may make decisions on include fees and charges, book lists, sponsorship and dress codes.  School Boards make these decisions with the principal who ensures the decisions adhere to legislative and policy requirements. Principals also seek the advice of the School Boards so as to understand local community views.

SEMESTER 1 REPORTS

Our Semester 1 student reports will be going home at the end of Week 10.  These will be regular reports that document student progress during the semester.  Our teachers have invested hours in writing these reports and we suggest that parents take the time to carefully read them and discuss them with your child/children.

HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY CARNIVAL

A reminder that our Year 1-6 House Cross-Country Carnival will be held on Friday, weather permitting.  We encourage all families to support their children with this event with further updates are being forwarded across our social media channels in the coming days.

Have a wonderful fortnight.

Craig Ashby

PRINCIPAL

Semester 1 Reports

Students’ Semester 1 Reports will be emailed to parents and uploaded to Connect on Friday Week 10 (June 25th). If you have changed your email address or if a parent or carer needs to be added to our report distribution list, please let the front office know. A reminder that the link you are emailed to access your child’s report is only live for 4 weeks. We suggest you either print their report or save it to your computer as a pdf. Reports in Connect can be accessed as long as your child is attending a Department of Education school.

Some students’ reports will indicate a request for interview. If your child’s teacher would like to meet with you, please contact them through Seesaw to arrange a mutually convenient time for a face to face or phone interview. It is preferable to have this interview during Week 11 so you can set goals with your child for Semester 2 during the holidays.

Asthma Action Plans

With the onset of the cooler weather, please ensure your child’s Asthma Action Plan is up to date. Please contact the front office if you need a new form.

House Cross Country

Weather permitting, our House Cross Country events will be held this week.

Wednesday, June 16th

Kindy                     9:30am

PP                           10:00am

Friday, June 18th

Year 1                    9:20am

Year 2                    10:00am

Year 6                    10:40am

Year 5                    11:45am

Year 3                    12:30pm

Year 4                    1:45pm

HELPERS NEEDED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 18th

Are you available to be a Course Marshall at the House Cross Country? We need marshalls placed around the course to guide students across driveways and to stay away from roads for each of the races.

Please contact one of the PE Team - Mr Myers, Mr Campbell or Ms Ferguson if you are able to help out.

Edu Dance Showcases

Our Term 2 Edu Dance groups will be performing their dances for friends and families during Week 10.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22nd      

1:45pm – 2:30pm Koolbardi 3 & 4 Boornar 4 Kwenda 2 & 5 Yonga 4 Kin kin 2

THURSDAY, JUNE 24th

1:45pm – 2:30pm

Koolbardi 5 Boornar 1 & 3 Kwenda 4 Nornt 3 Djidi-djidi 2 

Kindy Showcases

TUESDAY, JUNE 22nd

9:00 – 9:30am

Koolbardi 2a & 6a

9:30 – 10:00

Koolbardi 1a

THURSDAY, JUNE 24th

9:00 – 9:30am

Koolbardi 2b

9:30 – 10:00

Koolbardi 1b

Jane Weir, Cathy Stott, Kiera Slade, Aimee Coffey

Deputy Principals

If your child is 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.

Everyday of a child's education matters.

A friendly reminder of upcoming Excursion/School Based Activity payments:

• Year 6 Leaver's Polo Shirts 2021- (this is the final order that will be placed this year) payment is due Friday, 18th June 2021
• Year 3 School Based Activity - Sumardi Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppetry payment is due Thursday, 24th June 2021

Payment Plans

May be arranged prior to the payment due date by contacting the Manager Corporate Services, Liz O'Born at the front office on 6174 1000.  

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.

Australia has a history of floods, causing devastating human and economic impact.

Floods are a natural process influenced largely by the weather and driven by the amount of rainfall and length of time it falls. After heavy rainfall, rivers, creeks and catchments may overflow this type of flooding is most common in Australia and is known as riverine flooding.

Western Australia (WA) is the largest state in Australia with a vast range of climatic conditions and seasonal changes that influence and increase the potential for flooding.

If you live in a flood prone region, then you need to prepare for the possibility of a flood endangering you, your family and impacting your property, even isolating you from the community and essential services.

Most household insurances policies do not provide flood cover so you also need to be prepared emotionally and financially. S​​​tart to weigh up the possibility of flooding where you live and prepare your family and home to minimise the risk and ensure their safety.

https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/flood/FloodManualsGuidesandBrochures/Flood_smart.pdf    

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.