Newsletter 5 May - Riverton Primary Campus

RIVERTON PRIMARY CAMPUS
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5 May 2015
http://rivertonprimary.wa.edu.au/
PHONE 9457 2644
A Message from the Principals
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for all
students in Years 3 and 5. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through
school and life, in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. The assessments are
undertaken nationwide, testing will take place next week.
The in term swimming program concluded last week. Well done to all the students who participated and thank
you to all the teachers for their efforts in supporting this essential program and helping to minimise any
disruption. The certificates will be sent home shortly. Whilst the timetable returns to the more usual routines
and classes, there will still be some disruptions to the days this term with various excursions, sporting fixtures
and other events.
With swimming over for the year, the school will resume its assemblies each Friday morning. The first
assembly for the term will be the Junior Assembly (PP – Yr 4) on Friday this week, starting at 9.00am. I look
forward to seeing a lot of parents and families at the event to celebrate with those students who have gained
merit awards.
For the first four weeks of this term Mr Paul Grundy is on Long Service Leave. He will return in week five of
this term. While he is away Mrs Sharon Albers – Smith will continue to ensure the smooth running of the
school. Mrs Teresa O’Connell will be in the Deputy role during this time. Each Wednesday Mr Wong will
relieve Mrs Stanbridge in the Deputy role. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if we can help in any
way.
Sharon Albers-Smith – Relieving Principal
Vicki Sturgeon – Principal
Education Support Centre
Kindy Enrolments for 2016
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
Tuesday 5th May
 P&C Meeting 7.00pm staff room
Wednesday 6th May
 Kodomo no hi colouring comp due
 Bulb orders due
Friday 8th May
 School Assembly P/P – Yr 3
 Uniform Shop open
Monday 11th May
 Uniform shop open 2.30 – 3.15pm
Tuesday 12th May
 NAPLAN Yrs 3 & 5 commences
The school is now taking applications for enrolments for
Kindergarten students in 2016. Children born between
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1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 are eligible for Kindy.
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Applications close on Friday 24 July.
Please be mindful that the school holidays commence
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on Monday 6 July and conclude on Friday 17 July.
Applications for enrolment forms are available from the
school office. A copy of the birth certificate, passports if
not born in Australia and proof of address; lease /
purchase agreement and utility account are required on
application.
Japanese News
“Kodomo no hi” means Children’s Day and is celebrated
in Japan on May 5. Families fly fish kites and put
samurai dolls on display to wish that their children grow
up healthy, strong and brave. Students in Year 3 and 4
will be discussing this festival in class next week. The
whole school is invited to enter a Children’s Day
Colouring-in Contest. Entries need to be submitted to
Sensei by Wednesday May 6 for judging. Prizes are
vouchers to spend at the canteen. Ganbatte! (Try your
best!)
Sensei
FUNDRAISING
Office Hours
Mother’s Day Raffle
The Admin office will be open on Tuesday mornings
from 8.30am and not 8.00am. Thank you
Sports News
Active Little Aussies Term 2
“Our goal is to try and educate and motivate as many
kids
as
we
can
on
the
importance
of being active and getting them in healthy habits early
through a fun and interactive way”.
Who: Each program is delivered by an accredited
coach with a working with children check.
When: Every Monday of Term 2 from the finish of
school (3.00) – 4:00pm. Starts Week 3 and runs for 8
weeks.
Where: The Riverton School oval. The coach will pick
the children up from their classrooms and take them
out to the oval.
Sport: Fundamental Sports Skills (throwing, catching,
kicking, hitting and locomotion). The sessions will
include a variety of sports and games that help to
develop these skills.
Age groups: Kindy – Year 3. Price: $80
($10 per session).This must be paid before the first
session. For more information and to enrol, visit our
website: www.activelittleaussies.com.au
Don’t forget to return raffle tickets and money to the
front office by this Friday for your chance to win the
beautiful skincare basket! Tickets are available in the
front office and also will be available on Friday
morning.
Entertainment Books
Support Riverton Primary and pre order your
Entertainment
Books
now
at
http://www.entbook.com.au/833t84
Books are $65.00 each and 20% of each book sold
goes back to the P&C. Any queries phone Natalie
McAuliffe 0451940701.
For those who have ordered the entertainment books,
they will be delivered next week. Thank you for your
support.
UNIFORMS
Opening Hours
Friday 8th May
08:30 – 9:15am
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Monday 11 May 2:30pm – 3:15pm
WINTER JACKETS ARE NOW IN STOCK
Denise Powell – Uniform Coordinator
Rhys Brooks – Physical Education Specialist
Community News
Fundraiser - Bulbs
Orders
must
be
returned to the office by
tomorrow, Wednesday
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6 May.
Thank you everyone for
your support to this
charitable
course.
Orders will be delivered
to
your
child’s
classroom once they
arrive.
Enquires to Dawn Wallis (Gardener) 0416101087.
Parent Group News
P&C Meeting
Tuesday 5th May at 7pm in the staff room
Look forward to seeing you later - come and get
involved in your child's school!
Everyone welcome
Football - Girls
Riverton Junior Football Club - Join this girls only
team made up from girls from your local Football
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District. The 10 week season starts on the 7 of June
will be played on Sundays with some Friday nights.
Training at Riverton Reserve Thursday 4.30 to
5.30pm. Register your interest
www.rivoroos.com.au or phone 0450398315
Camp Autism
Hollywood Quiz Night
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When: Saturday 16 May, 6.00pm (doors open)
Where: Beckenham Community Centre, Streatham St,
Beckenham.
Tickets: $15 each or $120 for table of 8
Info: www.trybooking.com/121352
All proceeds go to Camp Autism WA Inc
Secondary School Specialist Programs
South Fremantle Senior High School is offering the
following programs for year 5 & 6 students.
Music, Baseball and Marine Studies
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Applications close Friday 22 May. For full details visit
www.southfremantleshs.wa.edu.au