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Hillarys Primary School
NEWSLETTER NO: 5
st
31
March 2015
75 Lymburner Drive | Hillarys | 6025 | Ph: 9307 6365 | Fax: 9307 8511 | Canteen: 9307 8466
www.hillarysps.wa.edu.au | email: [email protected]
With just a few more days before a break, I’d like to congratulate the children on a terrific start
and finish to this term. Their consistent application to work, manners and overall behaviour has
been sensational. It’s always a privilege to turn up to work with such engaging students! I hope that
the children have a relaxing and safe break over the next fortnight and everyone enjoys the
extended weekend over Easter with family and friends.
Term 2 Start
A reminder that Term 2 commences for children on Monday 20th April. The designated
Professional Development Day in Term 2 for teachers (no school for children) is Friday 29th May.
ANZAC Service
This will be conducted on Friday 24th April (our first week
back). Our service will commence as close to 9:00am as
possible and will be conducted outside the undercover area
where we will have a new flagpole erected. Any girl guides and
scouts are encouraged to wear their uniform on the day. All
are welcome to attend.
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) – a snapshot of children in our community
A nation-wide program called the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) will take place again
in May, June and July 2015. The AEDC looks at how young children are developing in the years
before they begin school.
In 2009 and 2012, the AEDC was completed nationally collecting information on over 500,000
children in their first year of full-time school. The AEDC takes place every three years.
In Western Australia information will be collected on pre-primary children. Pre-primary teachers
will complete the AEDC Instrument (like a questionnaire) for each child in their class and enter
information into a secure web-based data entry system that protects the privacy of all children.
Information entered is based on the teacher’s knowledge and observations of their students and
children are not required to be present while data is entered.
The AEDC results are reported back to the community based on the suburb or locality where
children live, so individual children cannot be identified. The results help communities understand
how their children are developing and where improvements can be made to give children the best
start in life.
Parents of pre-primary students will receive a letter about our schools involvement in the coming
weeks.
You can find out more at www.aedc.gov.au
Easter Bonnet Parade
Our annual Easter bonnet parade will be conducted in the B Block undercover
area, comencing at 9.00am . This is for Years 1 & 2 only. All welcome
Assembly
This Thursday, B1 – Year 2 will be conducting the final assembly of the year. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Happy Easter everyone!!
Ron Chesny, Principal
Duncraig High School Academic Extension testing change
Parents of students in Year 6 please note:
The date has changed for the SBAE (School Based Academic Extension) Testing for Year 7 2016.
It will now be held on Friday May 22 2015.
Contact Duncraig SHS (6241 5000) for further details.
HELPERS NEEDED IN THE LIBRARY
Can you spare some time to help in our library?
There are many jobs that need to be done in our library on a day-to-day basis and we are looking
for parents that can spare some time to help out.
Jobs like shelving, covering, general collection checking etc.
There is also the opportunity to work with our library staff to see how a primary school library
works and to develop your skills in this area.
If you are interested, please contact Louise Clare on 93076365.
RAINBOWS
Children who have experienced loss through death, family breakup
or separation are invited to join the Rainbows Program in Term 2.
Children with their trained facilitators will work through topics
including their uniqueness, why my family?, blowups and letdowns,
facing fears and worries, I am not to blame, forgiveness, step
families, who can I trust?, and will finish with a ‘Celebrate Me’ day. Please email the school office
should you wish your child to be included in the program.
P.E. News
Let’s keep moving!
Our bodies are designed to move, but unfortunately more and more
Australian adults and children are sitting for longer and longer
periods. Physical activity is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, and being
active gives us all a range of health benefits. The good news is that it
doesn't have to be strenuous. Regular, moderate-intensity physical
activity is good for your heart and general all round health and
wellbeing. Research also proves that children who are physically active
do better at school. As a general guide, the National Heart Foundation recommends that adults
include at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity (such as brisk walking)
on most, if not all days of the week. For children the recommendation is 60 minutes each day.
How does your family go in reaching these targets?
Following are some events and activities that maybe of interest for your family and fun ways to
increase your activity levels.
Great River Ride- Sunday 19 April, Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth.
What a great opportunity for families to get involved and enjoy some
physical activity together in our beautiful city. Designed with children and
families in mind, the Great River Ride offers a fun day out with plenty of
fresh air and sunshine, healthy activity and enjoyable entertainment. This is
a fun participation event and NOT a race. There will be NO timing and riders
can pace themselves according to their fitness and riding ability. For more
information and to register please visit www.greatriverride.com.au
Total Football Academy Holiday Camp
Looking for something to keep the children active during the Easter
holidays? Perhaps you could consider the Total Football Academy Soccer Camp.
The TFA Soccer Camp is open to all children (girls and boys) aged 5 to12 year olds, of all ability
levels. Children will be placed in their own age groups. Each group will comprise of a maximum of 15
children with one coach. Limited spaces are available (100 places only). Book early to avoid
disappointment.
Cost:
$140 per week.
Where:
OCEAN REEF PRIMARY - Kaufman Avenue, Ocean Reef WA 6027.
When:
9am-2.30pm - Tuesday 7th April until Friday 10th April.
For further details :https://www.totalfootballacademy.com.au/events/categories/perth/camps-perth/
KidSport
KidSport enables Western Australian children to participate
in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial
circumstances. Eligible youth aged 5–18 years can apply for
financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees
will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs through their participating local government. The
primary objective of KidSport is to ensure all Western Australian children can participate in sport
and recreation clubs and the secondary objective is to engage these children and their families in
the community. For more information please visit www.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport
Dolphin Shield
The Dolphin Shield is in full flight this term. Students from all levels are being rewarded, for a
multitude of reasons, with tokens which they are placing in their faction's box outside the library.
Our faction captains count these regularly and keep a tally of the total each week. This tally is
recorded in the windows of the library. It is wonderful to see the excitement and pride as the
students place their tokens in the box. At this stage Pelsaert is in the lead with 700 points,
followed by Lockyer with 694 and Dampier with 666. With only two days to go, the competition is
hot. On Thursday the winning faction will be announced and all students in that faction will be
rewarded with an icy pole. Congratulations to everyone who has been able to place a token in the
box this term.
Footwear
Parents could you please remind your children to wear appropriate footwear to
Physical Education classes and to Sport sessions. Thankfully the weather is
cooling down a little now so there should be no need to wear sandals. Well
fitting sneakers/runners are very important as they enable the students to
participate fully and safely in all activities. Thank you for your assistance in this area.
Mrs Armstrong P.E. Teacher
Japanese Exchange Visit
Following the success of Gnma Kokusai Academy's visit to our
school last October, they have requested to visit our school again
this year.
Families are invited to host a student for the period from 18th
October through to the 4th November.
The Japanese students are around eleven years old and as GKA is
an immersion school. They have a good level of English. There is a payment to families and 24 hour
support is available. Please give it your consideration. More details later.
The organising company, GOLD Intercultural Learning, also offer a reciprocal visit for students
who host a student to visit Japan in January 2016. Wouldn't
that be a great experience?
Kennedy Sensei would be delighted to answer your questions.
WORKING OVEN FOR SALE
Hillarys Primary has a second hand heavy duty oven for sale. The
oven has been removed from the school canteen. It was installed
in 2011 and is being replaced with higher capacity ovens.
The oven was in daily working order before being disconnected
at the end of February. Can be viewed at school if needed.
Sale is by ‘best price’, ending April 30th 2015. Send you ‘best
price’ via email to [email protected] or by phone –
9307 6365 (Registrar) during school hours.
Oven must be picked up within two weeks of sale.
Easter—School Banking Day Change
Due to Good Friday being a holiday
we are changing our school banking day to :
Thursday 2nd of April for this week only
Don’t miss out on your dollarmite token
come along the library from 8:15 to 8:45 am
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Coming soon to Hillarys Primary School
Triple P is an internationally renowned parenting program being offered
to you through our school. Parents from across the Perth Metropolitan area
have given it rave reviews…..And it’s Free.
If you are a Parent of a 3 to 8 year old, you are invited to:
▪Promote your child’s development and preparation for school and formal learning
▪Discuss common parenting challenges
▪Enrich your parent-child relationship
▪Explore effective behaviour management strategies.
Triple P is for every parent!
Program DetailsVenue: Hillarys PS Library
Term: Commencing in Term 2 – starting on Monday 4th May.
Dates: Mondays - 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Creche: Provided for children 0 (3mths) to 4 (to be confirmed dependent on numbers)
Morning tea will be provided.
After the four group sessions there will be two follow up phone consultations & final session on
Monday, 22 June 2015 (9.00 to 11.00am)
To register your interest - please see the School Front Office.
Hurry….registrations are limited.
(You will be contacted after the registration date whether you have received a place).
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM Term 1
PHONE NUMBER 9307 8466
Monday 30 March
Amanda Dwyer & Deb Schroeder
Tuesday 31 March
Kimberly Bliss
Wednesday 1 April
Marnie Leon
Thursday 2 April
Rebecca McClean
Friday 3 April
EASTER FRIDAY
*** Help is desperately needed throughout the term. Please volunteer if you can. Thanks.
Merit Awards
Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients
at the Assembly held on 20th March 2015.
Leah H
Jamie M
Imogen W
Henry H
Olivia B
Jordan Q
Lochlain C
Ava S
Nicola G
Narek T
Bianca B
Renee W G
Indiana M
Poppy-Ellen S
Maxen H
Batavia 1
Batavia 2
Batavia 4
Batavia 5
Amity 1
Amity 2
Amity 4
Amity 5
Amity 6
Cygnet 2
Cygnet 3
Cygnet 4
Japanese
Duyfken 1
Duyfken 3
Ethan H
Alana R
Jack M
Saxen K
Kai F
Jack P
Tyler G
Henry B
Maya K
Mia G
Dylan R
Abbey B
Amity 1
Skye K
Mana L
Batavia 1
Batavia 3
Batavia 4
Batavia 6
Amity 1
Amity 3
Amity 4
Amity 5
Cygnet 1
Cygnet 2
Cygnet 3
Cygnet 5
Japanese
Duyfken 2
Duyfken 3
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Sienna L
Jackson H
Daniel A
George N
Shae S
Emily W
Lilit T
Blythe S
Bailey E
Abby S
JJ R
Luke C
Lucas S
Leo H
Batavia 2
Batavia 3
Batavia 5
Batavia 6
Amity 2
Amity 3
Amity 4
Amity 6
Cygnet 1
Cygnet 3
Cygnet 4
Cygnet 5
Duyfken 1
Duyfken 2
Guided Tours of Duncraig Senior High School
An Independent Public School
See your local high school in operation during the school day.
Prospective parents and students are invited to participate in guided tours of the working school
throughout 2015.
Enjoy a brief discussion with the Principal and Associate Principals in the Administration and then see
the school in action as you are taken on a guided tour of the school.
Parents of children in Primary School have found these tours very beneficial in previous years. Year 6
students attend the school in December for an Orientation Day.
Tours will be commence at 11.45am and conclude at 12.45pm on the following days:
TERM 2:
Tuesday 19th May
TERM 3:
Tuesday 18th August
TERM 4:
Tuesday 3rd November
Parents should meet at The Administration Office via the Sullivan Road entrance to the school.
Please contact Wendy Hartmann, School Liaison Officer on 6241 5016 or
[email protected] for further information.
email
UKULELE
The 2 ukulele groups have had a
fantastic start to 2015! The Senior
Uke Group has already played along
with the community sing-alongs at
several assemblies. And the Junior
Uke Group are not far off their first
performance also.
We are looking forward to another
busy term after the break, so don’t
forget to keep practising over the
holidays!
Year 6 Camp 2015
When I woke up I felt really excited and happy, and so
were another 65 kids. As I arrived at the Commodore
dorms I could see all my other friends waiting. When I
got out the car I had to carry all of my heavy stuff and
then we sat down waiting for the teachers to call the
register. After the register our first activity was ice
breakers.
Alex C4
We all got out bags and put them down in front of our
dorms. Unfortunately we didn’t get to get in our dorms
until the afternoon. After that we went to the oval to
play ice breakers. We met all our leaders and started
playing. The leaders were very nice and funny. My
favourite game from Ice Breakers was one where you
had to find the pen. It was very hard and we all failed at it. After that we went to go have morning tea, we
had fresh water melon with yummy cookies.
Ashley C4
After our tasty food we got into our dorm groups. I bunked with Millie. My group and I went back into
action. We walked down with Mrs French to the flying fox. We learnt how to put our harnesses on, and then
Mrs French chose who went first. We went up in sixes. I was chosen to go first but I wasn’t too sure so I
asked Oscar if he wanted to go first and he said yes so I went second instead.
Ella C4
The 10th of March was the second day of camp, First we had breakfast. I had
some toast and fruit salad. It was really good. After that, group three had the
big swing. I was getting nervous but after about 45 minutes it was finally my
go. It was scary as you were going up but then you dropped and got used to it.
You had a lot of fun and all of our group had two goes. I was one of the only
girls that went upside down with no hands. After that we had morning tea, then
group three had caving. It was hot and small inside and Poppy and I did not like
it so we got out and just waited for the others. When they came, we went to
lunch and we had scones I think.
Millie C4
When the teachers were talking to us, they said that our first activity was ice
breakers and that means to make friends with people that you don’t play with
that much. My favourite game was bang and I won one match but we only
played one. Then the hard game \ boring game was the red pen game where you
had to find the pen which the pen was in the ladies hair. Our second activity
was the flying fox which everyone had one turn. Then the scary big swing but
same as the flying fox only one but when it was your turn it was scary. Then it
was time for the pyjama party which we watched Big Hero 6.
By Harry C4
When we woke up on Day 3, we got ready and we all went fishing. At fishing we learnt how to cast, how to
fish and we played a beach game where you run with the floater and the next person reals it in. After fishing
we went back to Ern Halliday got our stuff and left. What a great camp it was.
By Callan C4
MUSIC / DRAMA
Drama is a very important
aspect of the Arts. It gives
students the opportunity to
imagine,
participate
and
explore real and imagined
worlds.
‘Relaxation’ is an aspect of
drama which also relates to
many other aspects of the
curriculum, especially Health
and PE. It teaches students
how to manage stress, increase
emotional
awareness
and
improve attention and focus.
Students this term have had the opportunity to go on a ‘Cloud Ride’. As you can see here C4 fully
embraced this chance to zone out!
The Padbury Dental Therapy Centre
The Padbury Dental Therapy Centre will be open in the April school holidays except for Monday 13th in which
case if there is an emergency please phone: 9401 3731.
For after hours and public holiday emergencies please phone: 9325 3452.
Padbury Dental Therapy Centre, c/- Padbury Primary School, MacDonald Ave, Padbury WA 6025
School Holiday
PONY RIDES
Wednesday 8th April
9.30 – 12.30
Cake stalls, sausage sizzle & more
Riding for the Disabled Association
77 Monyash Road, Carine
Ph : 9448 6376
JUNIOR FISHING CLINIC April 2015
3 Day Clinic Cost $200 Age 9 - 16
Tuesday 7th 9:00am to 12:00pm - Learn how to rig a rod, casting practice and games, safety on the water and
on boats
Wednesday 8th 7:00am to 1:00pm - Boat Fishing, Sausage Sizzle.
Thursday 9th 7:00am to 1:00pm - Boat Fishing, Sausage Sizzle, Weigh In Competition and prizes.
Contact Mel
T 9246 2833 E [email protected]
HILLARYS YACHT CLUB 65 NORTHSIDE DRIVE HILLARYS
www.hillarysyachtclub.com.au
HILLARYS YACHT CLUB START SAILING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM APRIL 2015
Start Sailing 1, Start Sailing 2, Better Sailing, Start Racing, Better Racing
Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April 2015 8:30am to 12:30pm (4 day program) $220
Monday 13th to Friday 17th April 2015 8:30am to 12:30pm (5 day program) $250
The Yachting Australia ‘Discover Sailing’ program is designed to progressively teach you how to sail dinghies,
starting with the essential skills in the first course, ‘Start Sailing 1’ to more advanced skills and techniques
which are gradually introduced in each of the five courses, leading to Better Racing.
Contact Mel T 9246 2833 E [email protected]
A 65 Northside Drive Hillarys
W www.hillarysyachtclub.com.au
Community News:
Duncraig Playgroup
Playgroup and Playfun 3’s Programmes at Duncraig
Community Centre. Tel: 9246 2775
www.duncraigplaygroup.websyte.com.au
Early Years PreSchool for 3 to 4 yr olds
Now open at Sorrento Community Hall
Tel: Jodie 0407 088 29
[email protected]
Eddie Li’ Music Academy – Instrumental or Vocal
[email protected] Tel: 0450 107 889
Get Active Sports – Aussie Rules for Juniors
At Padbury Primary School Hall, starts 3 May
Tel: 1300 772 106 [email protected]
Poynter Farmers’ Market
Fortnightly Saturdays 9am – 12 noon
www.poynterfarmersmarket.com.au
David Milne Golf Academy
Holiday Golf Clinics Tel: 9301 2599
www.davidmilnegolfacademy.com.au
Duncraig Playgroup
Playgroup and Playfun 3’s Programmes at Duncraig
Community Centre. Tel: 9246 2775
www.duncraigplaygroup.websyte.com.au
TERM PLANNER – TERM 1 2015
MONDAY
Week Nine
30 March
TUESDAY
31 March
WEDNESDAY
1 April
THURSDAY
2 April
FRIDAY
3 April
Sofcrosse incursion
Kapture Photos
Easter Friday
Newsletter
Easter Bonnet Pde
Assembly B1
TERM PLANNER – TERM 2 2015
Week Eleven
Week Ten
Week Nine
Week Eight
Week Seven
Week Six
Week Five
Week Four
Week Three
Week Two
Week One
MONDAY
20 Apr
TUESDAY
21 Apr
22 Apr
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
23 Apr
24 Apr
ANZAC Service
30 Apr
Gym PP - 2
1 May
6 May
7 May
8 May
Edu Dance Yrs 3 – 6
Yr. 2 excursion
B1 (am) B2 (pm)
WAPPB Incursion and
classroom visits
Yr. 2 excursion
B3/A6
Edu Dance Yrs 3 – 6
Edu Dance Yrs 3 - 6
27 Apr
ANZAC DAY
HOLIDAY
WEDNESDAY
28 Apr
29 Apr
Edu Dance Yrs 3 - 6
School Gym PP - 2
4 May
Triple P
AEDC starts (PP)
5 May
School Gym PP – 2
Gym PP – 2
Mothers’ Day Stall
11 May
Triple P
18 May
Triple P
25 May
Triple P
12 May
NAPLAN
13 May
NAPLAN
Mothers’ Day Stall
14 May
NAPLAN
Lang Conventions
Writing
Reading
Numeracy
Edu Dance Yrs 3 - 6
Gym PP - 2
Catch-up
Constable Care
Incursion
20 May
21 May
Gym PP - 2
22 May
ASSEMBLY A6
School Gym PP - 2
19 May
Duncraig SHS guided tour
School Gym PP – 2
Edu Dance Yrs 3 – 6
STAFF MEETING
(subject teams)
26 May
27 May
28 May
School Gym PP - 2
Edu Dance Yrs 3 - 6
Gym PP - 2
15 May
NAPLAN
Duncraig SBAE testing
Yr 6
29 May
PD DAY
Moderation 2
(1-3pm)
1 June
WA Day
HOLIDAY
2 June
3 June
4 June
School Gym PP - 2
School Gym PP - 2
5 June
ASSEMBLY B4
Edu Dance Yrs 3 - 6
LAP-A-THON 1.30
8 June
Triple P
9 June
10 June
11 June
12 June
School Gym PP - 2
Edu Dance Yrs 3 – 6
School Gym PP - 2
REPORTS DUE
15 June
Triple P
16 June
17 June
HPS Cross Country
18 June
School Gym PP - 2
19 June
ASSEMBLY B6
24 June
STAFF MEETING
(subject teams)
25 June
26 June
1 July
Reports sent home
2 July
School Gym PP - 2
22 June
Triple P
23 June
29 June
Triple P
30 June
Reports collected
Interschool
Carnival
(Kingsway)
Lightning
3 July
ASSEMBLYB2
AEDC finishes (PP)