Issue 14: Wednesday, 18th August 2021


FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

It is hard to believe that we are already half way through this term!  The major event for this week is the Year 6 Camp.  Our Year 6 children left for camp yesterday morning and from all accounts Days 1 and 2 have gone very smoothly and we all hope that they have a wonderful time.  I am sure that they will come home with a raft of unforgettable stories and great memories.

 

LEADERSHIP GROUP CHANGES

This week Mrs Coffey left us to begin maternity leave as she prepares for the impending birth of her child.  I would like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank her for her terrific work in our school.  Mrs Coffey has been an integral member of our Leadership Group and she has been an exemplary leader and administrator across our school community. 

Mrs Sofia Delios who is currently a school leader at Oberthur Primary School will be joining our team as Deputy Principal on Tuesday, 24 August.  She will be taking over the roles left vacant by Mrs Coffey and Mrs Slade.

 

BOOK WEEK 2021

Next week we are celebrating Book Week.  Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one glorious week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.  We have a range of activities planned including our Book Week parade which will be held on Wednesday morning.

 

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

A reminder that this Monday, 23 August (Week 6) is a school development day and children do not attend school.

 

Have a wonderful fortnight.

 

Craig Ashby

PRINCIPAL


FROM THE DEPUTIES DESK

INTERM SWIMMING LESSONS 

Information for our Pre-primary to Year 6 Interm Swimming Lessons will be coming home next week.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2022 

Enrolments are open for 2022.   Please ensure you have enrolled any siblings for Kindergarten for 2022.

THE BOOST PROGRAM 

Do you want to know more about how to help your child read and write?

The BOOST program provides information to parents of children in Kindergarten to Year 1 about how to support their child’s early literacy through games and exciting activities.

Attendance at both sessions on Wednesday 25th August and Wednesday 1st September from 9am to 12pm is essential to receive a Literacy Pack worth $90. Please contact the Calista Child and Parent Centre on 9367 0960 to register to attend. 


Jane Weir, Cathy Stott

Deputy Principals

CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK 2021

NAIDOC Assembly
Kindy NAIDOC Activity
Building Sand Art
Completed Sand Art

APPLY NOW TO ENROL YOUR CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN

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.

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

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.  


Upcoming Payments 

  • Senior Choir - Massed Choir Festival 2021 payment due Tuesday, 24th August 2021
  • Perth Zoo Nornt 2 and 3, Kwenda 5 and 6 payment due Friday, 27th August 2021
  • WA Shiprecks Museum Boornar 1, 2, 3 and 4, Djidi-djidi 5  payment due Tuesday, 14th September 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.

2021 TERM DATES

Term 3 

Monday, 19th July - Friday, 24th September 

Monday, 23rd August - School Development Day 


Term 4 

Monday, 11th October - School Development Day

Tuesday, 12th October - Thursday, 16th December 

Friday, 17th December - School Development Day 

REGULAR EVENTS - TERM THREE

MondayPrimary Music Institute (PMI) Keyboard/Guitar 
TuesdayRunners' Club 
WednesdayToasted sandwiches/pancakes
WednesdayAssembly (see Assembly timetable)
WednesdaySchool Banking 
Thursday Runners' Club 


ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE


Wednesday, 1st September Middle Assembly - Kwenda 2 
Wednesday, 8th September Junior Assembly - Koolbardi 3 
Wednesday, 15th September Senior Assembly - Djidi-djidi 2 
Wednesday, 22nd September Indonesian Assembly - Middle Assembly Group 




IMPORTANT INFORMATION


Thursday, 19th August Year 6 Camp - Woodman Point 
Friday, 20th August Year 6 Camp - Woodman Point 
Monday, 23rd August School Development Day - Students Do Not Attend 
Tuesday, 24th - Friday, 27th August  Book Week 
Wednesday, 25th August Book Week Parade 
Thursday, 26th August Science Week Activity 
Friday, 27th August Senior Choir - Massed Choir Festival Rehearsal
Friday, 27th August Science Week Activity 
Tuesday, 31st AugustP&C Father's Day Stall 
Wednesday, 1st September P&C Father's Day Stall 
Thursday, 2nd September to 10th September  Book Fair 
Thursday, 2nd September Perth Zoo Excursion - Nornt 2 and 3, Kwenda 5 and 6
Friday, 3rd SeptemberP&C Father's Day Stall 
Tuesday, 7th September P&C Meeting 
Wednesday, 8th SeptemberThink U Know Presentations - Year 5 and 6 students 
Wednesday, 8th September Think U Know Presentation for Staff and Parents 
Thursday, 9th September RU OK? Day Parent Information Session - Understanding and Managing Children's Anxiety 
Thursday, 9th SeptemberRU OK? Day - School Based Activities for Year 4, 5 and 6 students 
Thursday, 9th September RU OK? Day - Parent Information Session (Understanding and Managing Children's Anxiety)
Thursday, 9th September Open Night 
Monday, 13th SeptemberSchool Board Meeting 
Tuesday, 14th SeptemberYear 3 - 6 House Jumps and Throws 
Wednesday, 15th SeptemberShed Night 
Friday, 17th September House Carnival 
Monday, 20th September Year 2 Excursion to WA Shipwrecks Museum (Boornar 1, 2 and 4)
Wednesday, 22nd September Indonesian Day Activities 
Thursday, 23rd SeptemberYear 2 Excursion to WA Shipwrecks Museum (Djidi-djidi 5 and Boornar 3)
Thursday, 23rd September Senior Choir - Massed Choir Festival Rehearsal 
Friday, 24th SeptemberSenior Choir - Massed Choir Rehearsal and Concert 
Friday, 24th SeptemberLast Day of Term 3 



PRIMARY MUSIC INSTITUTE

WELLARD DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

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.

 

SAVER PLUS

PARENTING TIPS

MAKING A FAMILY STORY BOOK:  WHY IT'S GOOD FOR CHILDREN

Family relationships give your child a sense of self and belonging. When children feel safe, secure and like they belong, they have confidence to learn and develop through exploring their world.

A family story book can foster your child’s sense of identity and belonging and making the story book can help to develop your child’s literacy skills.

What you need to make a family story book

·         Photographs of your family

·         Scissors

·         Glue

·         Paper

·         Pens and pencils

·         Staples, or a hole punch and string or ribbon

 

HOW TO MAKE A FAMILY STORYBOOK

Show your child the family photographs and talk about them. The photos might be of people your child knows well, like siblings or parents. They might also be of people your child doesn’t see often or people who have died. You could include pictures of people when they were younger, including yourself.

Tell your child you’re going to make a family story book together. Let your child decide which pictures to put in the book and what story to tell. It could be a story about something your child remembers, like Roly the dog getting lost. Or it could be a story you’ve shared with your child, like what happened the day your child was born.

Make the book by cutting out the pictures and gluing them on the pages.  Write the story together. Encourage your child to decide what details to include and how to say things, rather than writing the story for your child.  Your child might like to draw pictures of people and things you don’t have photographs for, like family pets.  Staple the pages together, or punch holes in them and tie them together with string or ribbon.  Keep the book nearby so your child can read it. A home-made family story book is lovely to share together at bedtime. Your child might also like to show the book to other family members, carers or friends.

Adapting a family story book for children of different ages.  Your younger child might need help cutting and gluing the pictures. Try to guide your child by holding their hand while they use the scissors, rather than just doing it for them.  Your younger child’s stories are likely to be very simple – for example, ‘This is Mummy. This is Daddy’. Your child will need you to write words and names. You can encourage your child to try tracing over or copying letters and words as well.

Your older child might be interested in who fits in where. Your child might be able to understand that Auntie Jayanthi is Daddy’s sister, for example. Some older children might also be interested in things that happened before they were born, like how their grandparents came to Australia.