No. 13 (May 14th 2015)
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No. 13 (May 14th 2015)
COMO PRIMARY SCHOOL Principal: Mr. A. Malcolm Telephone 9450 3112 Email: [email protected] http//comoprimaryschool.wa.edu.au Newsletter No. 13 – 14th May 2015 Dear Parents Classroom Parent Representatives Your classroom needs you!! Each classroom is looking for a parent to act as its classroom representative (rep). It is a rewarding role that helps with teacher/parent communication. Classroom parent reps will meet once a term with the school admin to discuss any matters relating to their role. Please speak to your child`s classroom teacher or at the school admin office if you would like more information regarding the role. NAPLAN The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) was carried out with our Year 3 & 5 students on Tues 12th, Wed. 13th and Thurs. 14th May. All schools across Australia must complete the tests on the same days. Our NAPLAN assessments were administered by our classroom teachers and took place in the student's classrooms. The Year 3 & 5 students were assessed in Reading, Writing, Punctuation and Grammar, Spelling and Mathematics. The children will receive their 2015 NAPLAN reports in Term 3 and the school will notify parents when this information becomes available. NAPLAN testing assist teachers in identifying children who are at Educational risk and the school results will be considered when we as a staff are planning for the future. Semester One reports will be distributed at the end of this term and will provide an evaluation of a student’s progress in regards to academic and social development. Honour Awards At last week’s assembly Honour Certificates were awarded to the following children: Yazan R Raphael J Somang H Anton L Angus G Alia H Jordaan F Amia H O Erin L House Points Term Trophy Challenger Forrest Stirling Canning 148 126 99 98 Annual Shield Challenger Forrest Canning Stirling 369 362 308 302 Assembly Tomorrow the assembly will feature a performance by our Junior Choir. There will be no assembly next Friday. Newsletter Access This is the last newsletter that will be placed on the School App. As from Thursday 21st May the newsletter will be directly sent to parents via email and it is also available on our website. P & C Fundraising The P & C last night provided additional funding for a number of school activities. $43,000.00 was provided for replacement ICT equipment for classrooms, for new Reading Materials and various other items. Thank you to our hard working P&C. School Uniform Along with wearing House shirts each Friday, Years 1 - 6 students may also choose to wear our school sports shorts sold by our uniform shop. Please also be aware that only flesh coloured stockings may be worn by our girls. As the weather becomes cooler our bottle green scarves are a great way for both girls and boys to stay warm. Further information about correct school uniform is available on our school website. Tomorrow's assembly will also feature a short 'fashion parade' showing examples of correct school attire. Board Meeting Minutes As of March 17th, the ratified minutes from Board meetings are now available on our school website. Dogs on school grounds I understand that dogs are loved and valued members of some of our school community families, however due to school policy, could I please ask dog owners to not bring them onto the school grounds. Contact Details Update Please advise the office if you have any new land line phone numbers or mobile numbers, as these need to be kept current for our student information sheets and database in case of emergency. Reminder for Year 7 enrolments for 2016 If you wish to apply at Como Secondary College in a Specialist Program of Golf, Hockey, EMITS or Music for Year 7 in 2016, please complete and return an application form by Friday, 22nd May 2015. The closing date for General Applications for Como Secondary College is Friday, 24th July 2015. Walk to School Breakfast Next Friday (22nd May) is National Walk Safely to School Day. It is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school, and promotes Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. To help celebrate this day, Como P & C will be hosting a breakfast event from 8.15 – 8.45am. Fruit and a mini muffin will be available for all students on the day. PMP Roster Monday 18 May 8.45 – 10.45 Christine Earnshaw, Sulinda Tio, Lydia Hsieh, Marwa El-Ayashy, David Jelinek, Shelley Hollingsworth Virtues Consideration Congratulations! You: are practising Consideration when you: Respect other people’s needs and feelings Consider others’ needs as important as your own Stop and think how your actions will affect others Put yourself in other people’s shoes Give tender attention Think of little things to bring others happiness. th Chess Club The year 3 – 6 lunchtime chess club begins this Monday 18th at 12.10pm in the Art Room. If you wish your child to be involved in this activity please return the form and money tomorrow. Applications for students enrolling for 2016 If your child is starting kindergarten, or pre-primary, or if they’re changing schools, make sure you submit your application for enrolment by Friday, 24th July 2015. Please remember that school holidays are from Saturday 6th July to Tuesday 21st July. If possible, apply for a place at school by the end of term (Friday 3th July). For more information on enrolling: visit www det.wa.edu.au/schoolinginwa Como Dads’ Night with the “Fathering Project Presentation” Wed 17th June 2015 6.45pm to 8.30pm Venue – Como Primary School Hall Cost - $10 (for information booklet and Tea/Coffee) Pay at the door RSVP – 10 June 2015 (for catering Purposes) via email [email protected] Come along and socialise with the other Dads from Como Primary. The Fathering Project will conduct this interactive, informative evening for all the fathers and father figures (Uncles, Grandparents, Friends) to meet, talk, share and support each other in trying to be the best dad possible. So ask those involved in your children’s lives to come along. When someone asks, “What is the most important thing in your life?” The answer 99% of the time is, “My family”. The benefits of effective fathers are profound. The presence of an effective father, or father figure, is an important influence on a child’s life. Mums generally do a great job as do some dads. However some dads need to get more involved to be really effective so come along and get some great tips. Everyone “wins” - dads, wives/partners, kids, school & the community. “It’s completely changed my life, my outlook. I’m happier in my life. I can’t thank The Fathering Project enough. It has completely changed my life for the better and I will be forever grateful to The Fathering Project.” Luke – electrician and father of 3 boys. Lost Property Could parents please ensure that they label all items used by their children at school. There are a number of items in the lost property basket which are unlabelled and therefore cannot be returned to their owners. A number of parents have reported that they are missing labelled items of apparel. Please take the time to check all items of clothing being used by your child to ensure that items belonging to another child have not been inadvertently taken. Any items not belonging to your child should be placed in the lost property bin. Uniform Shop News Hi all! Still so many house shirts that were pre ordered have not been picked up. We are looking for more volunteers so anyone that is able to give half an hour of their time to assist in the running of our store please contact Katia on 0498000276. We need you! Huge thank you to the ladies already volunteering! Without you all, the uniform store cannot open. Uniform Shop Roster Friday 15th May Monday 18th May Liz & Paige Bev & Karen School Banking News A huge thank you to Jamie Graham for dressing up as a Dollarmite at the last Account Opening Session. The kids really enjoyed it! The next Account Opening Session will be on 12th June between 8:15-8:45am outside the Uniform Shop. We look forward to seeing tomorrow for banking. Marwa Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) This is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment, held throughout Australia on Friday 22 May 2015. The objectives of WSTSD are: To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children and reinforce safe pedestrian behaviour. To promote the health benefits of walking and help create regular walking habits at an early age. To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an adult's hand when crossing the road. To help children develop the vital road-crossing skills they will need as they become mature pedestrians. To reduce the car dependency habits that are being created at an early age and which will be difficult to change as children become adults. To promote the use of Public Transport. To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles. To reduce the level of traffic congestion. Thanks Erica Schurmann, President P&C P&C Meeting An update from last night’s meeting (Wednesday 13th May) will be provided in next week’s newsletter. Como Cookout News I would like to thank all staff, children and parents for making this past week another successful one! Our “Thursday Special” this week was Polony Hash or Beef and Gravy Roll, both seem to be a hit. We have added Thursday Specials to our online ordering and that will make it a bit easier. Please keep in mind, whether ordering online or through the sheet sent home, all Thursday Special orders must be in by the latest, on the Wednesday morning before, as it keeps wastage down and makes the ordering by the canteen, a lot easier. One other note for Thursdays is that we will NOT be open for recess, it is LUNCH only on Thursdays. Our weekly give-aways have been a great hit and has been good encouragement for our children to make healthy choices when choosing their lunch. Again we will keep with the theme, for the next few weeks, if you buy a green menu lunch item (PP1, PP@ and Kindy not included) you will receive a raffle ticket stapled to your lunch bag and at 12:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays, we will give away two ice-cream or hot chocolate tokens and a $5.00 Canteen Cash voucher. So far it’s been a lot of fun!! I would like to also thank our volunteers who have made the canteen thrive and move along smoothly. However, if anyone cannot make a shift, please let me know ASAP and I will find a replacement. All changes to do with the Roster must come through me, as I am the one who makes necessary changes when and where needed. Your cooperation is appreciated. HAPPY ORDERING!!! Tanya Hopper Canteen Coordinator 0473359292 [email protected] [email protected] Friday Sport continues for year 5/6 children. This term, they are playing soccer, netball, basketball and football. I’m sure all our children will be participating with enthusiasm. All children are encouraged to do their best for their house and points are awarded for: A. All in uniform D. Captain’s help B. Team Spirit E. Effort & Application C. Winners/Losers Only Our Best, Everyone! Kindergarten and Pre Primary Mother’s Day Tea Parties Canteen Roster Friday 15th May Mel English Window 8.15 – 9.00 Leanne Pool Tanya Hopper Canteen 10.30 – 12.15 Position Vacant Wednesday 20th May Chantelle Ranauro Window 8.15 – 9.00 Position Vacant Steph Sofield Canteen 10.30 – 12.15 Tanya Hopper Thursday 21st May Tanya Hopper Canteen Only 10.00 – 12.00 Chantelle Ranauro It was great to see all the Kindergarten and Pre Primary mothers being pampered and spoilt by their children in Kindy and Pre Primary classes. I hope all mums had a great Mother’s Day! P&C Events/Competitions We’re Taking It in Our Stride on Friday 22 May 2015 Walk to School You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: - Walking with them the whole way to school - If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop - If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 22 May 2015! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au WALK-TO-SCHOOL Colouring In Competition Colour in the attached poster. Write your name and room number on it. Hand in to the front office by Monday 18th May, 3.10pm. Winners announced at the Walk-To-School Day assembly.Winners will receive two tickets to the movies.Any questions please ask Claire Shoebridge on 0439 966 194 or in PP1. SCHOOL DISCO TICKET DESIGN COMPETITION Create a ticket for the lower primary (PP – Year 3) or upper primary (Year 4-6) disco and have your design on all the tickets and receive two free tickets to the event! Use bright bold colours, black and white or technology to come up with a one-of-a-kind design for 2015. The winning entry must include: - Friday 19 June 2015 - 5:00 – 6.30pm (lower primary) or 7.00 – 9.00pm (upper primary) - P&C Hall - School aged children from Como Primary only The entry must be completed on a standard A4 piece of paper. Please check you have your name, room number and age on all entries. All entries must be received by 3:10pm on Friday 5 June. Entries are to be handed in to the front office. Multiple entries allowed. The winner will be announced at the assembly 12th June. Any questions please contact Claire Shoebridge on 0439 966 194 or in PP1. FREE WALK-TO-SCHOOL BREAKFAST The P&C are putting on a healthy nutritious breakfast for all those children who walk to school from 8:15am till 8:45am. Yoghurt, Muffins, Fruit and Milo will be provided. Breakfast will be served in the Covered Assembly Area. Entertainment books are coming home next week!!! If you do not wish to receive one please fill in the attached form and return to the front office! Thank you Como parents and community members! We have raised over $12,000 in the first 13 weeks of the school year. Keep your eyes peeled around the school to see it being spent $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 WALK TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST Help is needed to set up. Help is needed to pick up food orders. Help is needed to serve the food. Help is needed to pack away. Please see Claire Shoebridge if you are able to help out. 0439 966 194. ROTARY MONEY TRAIL Help is needed for 2 hour time slots on Saturday 13 June, please let Claire know. 0439 966 194. The Entertainment Books are coming! We’re pleased to be offering parents the opportunity to purchase the brand new Perth 2015|2016 Entertainment™ Book to raise funds for our school. The Books sell for $65, and we keep $13 for each one we sell. So you can see what is in the Entertainment™ Book for you and your family, we will be sending one home with your child on 19/05/2015. If you have any queries please contact: Claire Shoebridge on 0439966194. To pre order your Book or your Digital Membership securely online visit: www.entbook.com.au/833v11 - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you can’t purchase online, please complete your details below and we will process your order: Como Primary School Childs Name :___________________________________________________ Class:___________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number* : ______________________________________________________________________ (*Required) Perth Edition $65 including GST: # ____ Book(s) # ____ Digital Membership(s) Payment type: CASH VISA MASTERCARD Credit Card number: __ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ Expiry date: ___ ___ /___ ___ CVV*: ______ *CVV is the 3 digits on the back of your credit card Cardholder’s Name:____________________________________ Signature:__________________________________ - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not need a Book sent home, please return this form to the P&C Box by: Monday 18/5/15 I am purchasing a Digital Membership. Email: _______________________________________________________________ Please do not send home the Book. Child’s Name: _________________________________ Class/Room: _____________