Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members

Welcome to Term 3.  I hope that all of our families have had a wonderful break and are now ready for a challenging and engaging Term 3 at BPS.  I would also like to warmly welcome those families that are new to our school this term. 

As we return to normal school conditions, our planned major activities in our Term 3 calendar include:

·         NAIDOC Week.

·         Interschool Cross-Country carnival.

·         Book Fair.

·         P&C Fathers’ Day stall.

·         House Athletics Carnival.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Schools in the Perth metropolitan and Peel regions have returned to pre-lockdown life.  As such, we are now following the current Phase 5 Operating Guidelines.  

Parents are allowed on school sites and in classrooms.  We would like to remind everyone that these guidelines include:

• physical distancing measures between adults should still apply, where possible.
• good hygiene practices should be promoted and maintained.
• visitors, parents and students should be encouraged not to attend school if they are unwell.

Again, we thank all of our school community for their cooperation with these requests.

P&C DAY WA

This Friday is P&C Day WA.  This is an opportunity for us to acknowledge and thank the wonderful members of our P&C for their terrific work in supporting our school. 

The Parents & Citizens' Association (P&C) is open to all parents, carers, school staff and community members.  The P&C promotes the interests of the school by:

·         bringing about closer cooperation between the parents or carers of the students attending the school, the staff, students and community.

·         assisting in providing facilities and amenities.

·         fostering community interest in education and school issues.

Our genuine thanks go to Lily, the P&C Executive and all members of the P&C for their committed efforts in supporting all children in our school.

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Please note that our next school development day is on Monday, 23 August (Week 6) where children do not attend school.

Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new term.

Craig Ashby

PRINCIPAL

Welcome back!

Term 3 is packed with lots of events and happenings, so we suggest you keep an eye on Seesaw, Facebook, Skoolbag or the newsletter so you don’t miss out on anything important.

Cancer fight goes by the book as locals write a book in one day

On Tuesday, August 3rd, Year 5 & 6 students from Bertram Primary School will write a book in one day for children’s cancer research.

It’s all part of Write a Book in a Day, an annual competition promoting literacy, collaboration and creativity, administered by independent national charity, The Kids’ Cancer Project.

This year the school has entered 9 teams in the competition. Pupils will be given a brief and within 12 hours they will write, illustrate, and submit a storybook targeted to a youth audience. Completed books are uploaded to an online library to give access to children undergoing treatment in hospitals across the country.

In 2020, more than 7600 writers and illustrators in 1000 separate teams participated in Write a Book in a Day, raising over $530,000 for vital scientific research through The Kids’ Cancer Project.

With more children dying of cancer in Australia than any other disease, Col Reynolds, Founder of The Kids’ Cancer Project is eager for the community to get behind what he views as a major health concern.

“On average every year in Australia 156 children die of cancer. That’s about five classrooms of children, or almost three whole bus loads,” he said. “If there was a stretch of road that consistently had that many fatalities the whole country would be up in arms, we need to have that same level of concern directed to kids’ cancer.”

“It warms my heart to see kids helping kids. That’s why I’m so proud of the way students, through Write a Book in a Day, are helping to change these statistics and I know their sponsors will give generously to encourage their creative and philanthropic endeavours,” said Mr Reynolds.

You can support the school’s fundraising initiative by donating to one (or more) of our teams:

Team Terrific (Noah E, Leroy, Ava, Noah T & Ahri)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=34

The Neboz are Back (Tegan, Iela, Jaskiran, Mariel, Daisy, Libby, Tanisha, Joy & Chloe)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=89

Size Matters Not (Arianna, Izzy, Jeremy, Shasta, Emma, Jaylyn, Alyssa)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=90

Bertram Dragons (Ethan, Darcy, Prabhnishaan, Manas, Grace, Lucas)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=91

Mrs Monkeys (Sienna, Imogen, Olivia, Ruby, Esther, Lizbeth)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=93

The Workaholics (Aaron, Isabel, Logan, Kaiyo, Lexis, Lilly, Andre)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=94

The Spitlings (Jayde, Alexa, Thomas, Diara, Anna, Aryan)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=115

The Chill People (Jaron, Max, Jonas, Pearl, Zsarvuante, Thomas)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=116

The Three Boys and One Girl (Naman, Cameron, Leith)

https://writeabookinaday.com/team-sponsorship/?id=177

Give Write

It is important that your child is equipped and prepared to learn every day, but sometimes it is difficult to keep up with their need for school supplies. Thanks to the generosity of Give Write and our school community we have a stock of stationery and pre-loved school uniforms available to families. If you would like support with these items, please talk to the ladies in the front office, your childs LA teacher or one of the deputies.

If you or your business have unwanted stationery items, please consider donating them to the school. We have a Give Write bin in the front office for donations or they can be given directly to the front office staff.

Kindy Enrolments

We still have spaces in our 2021 kindy classes for children born between 1st July 2016 and 30th June 2017. If your child, or someone you know is eligible to attend kindy this year, please consider enrolling them for Semester 2.

Kindy enrolments are now being taken for 2022. If your child was born between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018 they are eligible to begin kindy in 2022.

While Kindergarten is not compulsory in Western Australia, attendance is highly recommended as your child builds on important social and emotional skills that help them throughout their school life. They also develop early maths, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/dl/0dergq

  information sessions for parents and transition to kindy for children will be scheduled later in the term.

With best wishes     

Jane Weir, Cathy Stott, Aimee Coffey

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.

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.

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.