Rawlinson Primary School News

No. 9 - 22nd April 2021

PRINCIPAL'S NEWS

Dear Parents and students

John F. Kennedy Quote: “There is nothing more certain and unchanging than uncertainty and change.”

Welcome back to school and to term 2 and yes, there isn’t a more profound statement than this one over the last year.

As you may be aware, Mr Yhap has been appointed as the Deputy Principal of Hilton Primary School.  I would like to congratulate him on achieving this goal and I know that you join me in wishing him all the best.

This has meant that we have had to make some changes to our teaching staff structure.

One of these changes has been to appoint Mr Ayres as the Deputy Principal, replacing Mr Yhap.

This position is three days per week, Monday to Wednesday, when Mr Ayres will be in the office and Mrs Siu will be teaching D2.

Mrs Siu has been teaching at Rawlinson Primary School in various classrooms, including Mr Ayers class in 2019 for some time.  She is a vibrant and knowledgeable teacher and will be working closely with Mr Ayers to provide the best education possible for the students in Year 5.

We also welcome back Mrs Thomas who will be working with Mrs Goss on Fridays in B3, Mrs Palmer who will be working an extra day in A3 on Fridays and a big welcome to a new staff member Mrs Kroeger, who has accepted the position as Early Childhood teacher in A1 on Thursdays and A2 on Fridays.

It is a pleasure to have you here and I am sure that you will enjoy the tremendous family that we have at Rawlinson Primary School.

Kindy and Pre-Primary Timetable

The end of day pick up was a concern last term, as we had so many cars leaving at the same time.  To alleviate, this the Kindy and Pre-Primary students will be finishing school at 2.50pm, however, there will be no siren to indicate this finishing time.  I realise that there will be some parents who will need to wait for siblings to finish in other classes, however, a large majority of younger students will be able to exit the school before the rush that occurs at 3pm.

Positive Behaviour Support. Responsible, Respectful and Ready.

What a great last day of term 1 we had and a superb opening day for Positive Behaviour Support. Thank you very much to the Organising Committee and to the P&C for the Pizzas.  The Slushies were certainly a big hit.

This day aimed to reinforce the values that we focus on at RPS and to connect our community with the understanding that we are working together on the very important task of teaching the skills that enable Learning for Life.

You will be able to read more about our policy and the process of restorative practice that we strive for over the next few weeks.

NAPLAN

A reminder that the Year 3’s and 5’s have NAPLAN testing in week 4.

Best wishes

Darryl Dedman

CALENDAR

Friday 23rd April 

8.30am - 9.00am : School Banking

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WEEK 2

Monday 26th April 

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

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Tuesday 27 April

8.20am - 8.40am : Morning Fitness : Years 1 - 6 : Oval

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Wednesday 28th April

6.00pm : School Council Meeting

7.30pm : P & C Meeting

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Thursday 29th April

8am : Choir Practice

8.20am - 8.40am : Morning Fitness : Years 1 - 6 : Oval

8.45am : D3 Assembly : ANZAC Day

2.30pm - 3.00pm : Uniform Shop Open : C Block

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Friday 30th April

8.30am - 9.00am : School Banking

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COPIES OF ALL NOTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOW DUE!

ONE CHILD : $45.00

TWO CHILDREN : $65.00

THREE OR MORE CHILDREN : $70.00

P & C CONTRIBUTION : $20.00

Please make these payments to the School Office as soon as possible by cash or cheque.

Alternatively

Pay via Qkr! App

Pay direct into School Bank Account

Rawlinson Primary School

BSB : 016 495     ACCOUNT :

4988 66978

It is important that you include student's FULL name as reference.

QKR!

Do you have the Qkr! app on your phone?

Do you need help learning how to use it or install it?

All school payments including excursions can be paid via Qkr!

Just pop into the Office and we can help you!

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

This fortnight's PBS focus is :

At Rawlinson we are respectful when we respect other people’s personal space.

FACTION CAPTAINS

Congratulations to the following students who were elected Faction Captains for 2021.

Dermokalitj

Kahin Fareh - Year Five

Richard Khim - Year Six

Jida

Riley Ballucci - Year Five

Jorja Dalton and Nam Nguyen - Year Six

Toonyart

Luka Jankuloski - Year Five

Thomas Bloxsome and Mia Stoichev - Year Six

Waalitj

Arabella Abraham - Year Five

Adam Ajis and Jason Nguyen - Year Six



Students from A5 will have their work displayed

weeks 1 & 2 of Term 2.

Please visit the office to admire the work that is on display.

Next week's Assembly

"ANZAC Day"

will be presented by D3 Class

on Thursday 29th April commencing at 8.45am.

YEAR 6 CAMP : DARE ADVENTURES

Year Six Camp : Dare Adventures : Dwellingup

4th, 5th & 6th August

COST : $240.00

Payment can be made online via QKR using the following choices :

Full payment of $240.00

Instalments - Amount is up to you.  With 16 weeks to go, this could be $15.00 per week to cover the total cost.

Payment can also be made via cash to the Office, class teacher or via EFTPOS.

HEALTH TIPS

Influenza

Influenza

Influenza, or the ‘flu’ is caused by an influenza virus. It is spread through the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. It is also spread by touching something that has the virus on it and then touching your nose, eyes or mouth. Common symptoms include sore throat, cough, fever, headache, chills, tiredness and muscle aches.

People with the flu should rest and drink plenty of fluid. Use paracetamol in recommended doses if necessary - but do not give children any medication containing aspirin.

Be sure to keep your child home from school while he or she is sick. If you require school work for your child contact the school to prepare some for you to collect.

The best way to prevent flu from spreading is by washing your hands regularly and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.

Flu vaccines are available prior to winter starting. For more information, contact your GP or local Immunisation Clinic.

Why should I consider having my child vaccinated against the flu?

The National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia's peak body for health advice, recommends annual vaccination for anyone six months of age or older who wants to reduce their chances of becoming ill with the flu. Annual flu vaccination is strongly recommended for anyone six months of age or older with a medical condition that places them at higher risk of severe illness from flu. Children and adults with heart, lung or kidney disease or a weakened immune system, are eligible for free flu vaccine through the National Immunisation Program. Children without underlying medical conditions who become infected with flu can also develop serious illnesses. Flu can cause high fever and pneumonia, and make existing medical conditions worse. Flu can also cause convulsions and diarrhoea in children. Influenza viruses are always changing. Each year scientists try to match the strains of influenza viruses in the vaccine to those most likely to cause flu illnesses that year. It takes up to two weeks for protection to develop after vaccination against flu and protection lasts about a year. The seasonal flu vaccine is available on prescription or via GP and immunisation clinics and is provided free for certain groups. Flu vaccines are available prior to winter starting. For more information visit healthywa.wa.gov.au/immunisation or contact your GP or Immunisation Clinic.

P & C NEWS

UNIFORM NEWS

Uniform Shop Open Day - Date Change

Due to unforeseen Circumstances the open day will now be

THURSDAY 29th April 2021

From 2.30pm - 3.00pm

PICS OF THE WEEK

Photo Gallery - Please swipe to view all pictures

GREAT START AWARDS : WARWICK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY NEWS

Rawlinson Primary School

To provide a safe supportive environment where all are encouraged to reach their potential.  Diversity is celebrated with acceptance, tolerance, active listening and understanding. We strive to build resilience, cooperation, confidence and self-worth so as to ensure Learning for Life.

Darryl Dedman

Principal