Issue 4
March 26, 2015
Rockingham Lakes
Primary School
Independent Public School
Rockingham Lakes Primary School is an inclusive,
community environment for students where values and the
unique talents of each individual child are nurtured and
where excellence is encouraged.
Harmony Day in Pre Primary
On Friday the Pre-Primary students explored the values
behind Harmony Day. The students engaged in
activities about inclusiveness, respect and developing
a sense of belonging for everyone. It was a wonderful
day spent celebrating the diversity in our school
community. The students put together a brilliant display
that was placed outside the Pre-Primary block after
school to give the parents a glimpse of Harmony Day at
Rockingham Lakes Primary School. The students and
staff looked wonderful in their orange attire and really
got into the spirit of Harmony Day.
A Pre-Primary student summed the day up beautifully:
“I feel like Harmony Day is about being a friend to any person and I will love them because they are different.” – Ruby, PP3.
Paramedic and Police
Visit to Pre Primary
This term PP2 have been learning about Emergency Services. We
have been very lucky to have a visit by Steve the Firefighter (Sasha's
Dad), Hopper the Paramedic and Eric the Police Officer. They showed
us their uniforms and equipment and taught us about how to stay safe.
We got to try on the uniform and
look at the things they use in an
emergency.
We have learnt who to call in an emergency!
It is very important to remember your phone
number and address in an emergency. In an
emergency you call 000.
By Archer and Shiloh
Principal’s Pen
P&C AGM
On Monday evening the P&C held their AGM. It was a well attended event and I am pleased to say that all positions were
filled. A big thank you to Kelly Daraz who was re-elected as president and to the rest of the committee:
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Fundraising
Uniform Shop
Canteen Coordinator
- Katie Hulin
- Vanessa Baker
- Julie Valentine
- Lisa Russell
- Carolann Lawrance
- Sue Johnson
Bullying
We commonly hear in the media about bullying and the consequences of this insidious behaviour. With this level of publicity
and awareness we can find the term over used at times. ‘Bullying’ itself is repeated verbal, physical, social behaviour that is
harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. Some conflicts between
children are a normal part of growing up and are to be expected. These conflicts or fights between equals and single
incidents are not considered bullying, even though they may be upsetting and need to be resolved. When we are aware of
them, we will always respond to and deal with incidents at school. Our responses will be proportionate to the nature of the
incident; we will react differently to a ‘one off’ incident from a true incident of bullying. It is important however that we do not
label every incident of conflict as bullying as often this is not the case and can inflame the situation. As always, if you have
concerns please discuss them initially with the classroom teacher. Further information can be found at the Australian
Government site, Bullying No Way! http://bullyingnoway.gov.au/ and at the National Centre Against Bullying
http://www.ncab.org.au/
School Board
On Thursday our School Board met for the first time this year. At this meeting the Board reviewed and ratified our 2014
Annual Report as well as our 2015 budget. Discussion also occurred around the development of our new three year
Business Plan. The Board also heard from an Out of School Hours Care provider and discussed the possibility of offering
on-site before and after school care. Our parent representatives of our Board are, Lisa Russell (Chair), Vicky Bartlett, Nat
Lear, Serena Sargent and Janine Stevens.
School Jumpers
As the weather cools, more students wear jumpers to school. School jumpers can be purchased from the uniform store
on Monday and Thursday mornings from 8.50am to 9.15am. Our year 6 students can purchase special ‘Leavers Jumpers’
from the office for $30. Jumpers are the most common form of lost property in schools; please ensure they are labelled
with your child’s name. The second hand uniform store, open on Wednesday mornings, 8:50am – 9.20am (outside the
Admin building) has a large range of jumpers available.
Keep smiling,
Tim Sewell
Principal
Quote of the Fortnight
“Have patience. All things are
difficult before they become easy.”
Saadi
ANZAC CEREMONY
This special service will
take place on Friday, April 24
commencing at 1.45pm in the
Undercover area.
All parents and family are
welcome to attend.
Pre Primary’s Vegetable Garden
PP 4 have been
planting our
vegetable garden
with lots of different
vegetables this term.
The corn has grown
amazingly and will be ready to harvest and eat
early in term 2. We also planted sunflower seeds
to observe and record them growing from seed.
Next term we will be growing potatoes.
School News
What’s on for the next
few weeks?
Friday
March 27
Jnr Assembly
PP2
Friday
April 3
Good Friday
Start of school
Holidays
Tuesday
April 21
School Returns
Honour Certificate Winners
Congratulations to the following students:
Clara - PP2
Cooper - PP2
Zyphveronee - 1.2
Brooke - PP4
Soni - D1
Caitlyn - D1
Kasey - 1.1
Charley - 2.2
Brayden - 2.4
Jade - 4.3
Shayanna - 3.6
Ruby - D7
Crystal - 3.1
Dillon - 3.1
Dylan - D6
Sarah - D5
Siobhan - 4.4
Jayden - PP2
Deegan - PP3
Alina - 1.6
Leah - 2.3
Jacob - 1.5
Rowan - 4.3
Mercedes - 3.5
Pheniks - 3.2
Robert - 4.2
Alicia - PP2
Tayla - PP1
TJ - 1.6
Ryder - 2.3
Sharleiss - 1.5
Rochelle - 3.6
Haylie - 3.5
Ashton - 3.2
Deklan - D4
The next assembly will be held on Friday, March 27 the assembly item will be presented by PP2.
Second Hand Uniforms
The second hand uniform stall
operates every Wednesday at
the front of the Admin building from 8.50 am
to 9.20am. There
are a variety of
items for sale with
prices ranging
from $3. All
donations of
unwanted clean
uniforms are gratefully
accepted. Donations can be
left at the front office.
Be Proud
Be Proud certificates were awarded to the following students:
Sharleaha - 3.6
Nikalah - 3.6
Chris - 3.5
Aiden - D6
Cameron - 3.1
Clifford - 3.2
Bayley - 4.1
Jamie - 4.2
Zoe - 4.2
Hailee - D4
Caleb - 4.4
Ryles - 4.3
Kyan - 1.6
Adam - 1.5
Matthew - 1.2
Ebony - D1
Molly - 2.4
Shayley - 2.3
Heather - PP2
Acacia - PP1
Jorja - PP4
Cassandra - D6
Shannell - 4.1
Oakley - D4
Ewan - 4.3
Layla - 2.2
Lily - PP3
Rockingham City Council Awards
The City of Rockingham provide all local schools with two
awards for academic performance. Both Jordan and
Abigail proudly accepted the 2014 awards from
Rockingham Lakes Primary School and now enjoying
their high school experience attending the GATE program.
Easter Egg Raffle
Tickets will be on sale
from Monday, March 23.
Tickets are 50 cents
each or 3 for $1.
Ticket sales will be outside the
Library and Resource room
before school. Money raised
will go towards Year 6 Camp
and Graduation.
Please send all Easter
donations to the front office
by March 27.
Thankyou for your support.
Dockers Visit
On Thursday, March 19 the Fremantle Dockers came to Rockingham Lakes. Mr MacBride
and Miss Janin came out with us. Four players from the team came out onto the oval. They
were Hayden Ballantyne, Anthony Morabito, Craig Moller and Tom Sheridan. We were
divided into four groups and we worked on some drills. Tom Sheridan was in my group. He
kicked to us and we kicked back. Then
we worked on bouncing the ball going
around him. After a short while, the
drills ended and we got some
autographs. There were pieces of
paper, blown up hands and hats
signed. We then had a question
session. All sorts of questions were
raised like their
positions and lots
more! We gave
Hayden, Anthony,
Craig and Tom our
thanks and so did the
teachers. We are so
lucky at Rockingham
Lakes Primary School!
Community News
The school does not necessarily endorse Community Group events publicised through our school’s community channels
Port Kennedy Junior Football Club
Wish to INVITE YOU to our
FAMILY FUN DAY
When: SATURDAY 28th MARCH
Time: 9am – 11am
Where: Port Kennedy Primary School Oval
What: sausage sizzle, meet your coaches &
teammates, fun & games,
Registrations for new and existing members
For enquiries please ring:
Nicola 0413 584 977 or Shannon 0438 379 849
Grasshopper Soccer Free Fun Days
Grasshopper Soccer Programs at Halls
Head, Comet Bay, Safety Bay, Settlers
Hill, Kwinana & Mandurah
Grasshopper Soccer is fun-filled, non-competitive soccer program for
boys and girls from 2 years – 12 years. Free fun days will be
conducted on 2nd may - Comet Bay, Safety Bay 3rd May Settlers &
Halls Head Primary school 6th May -Mandurah- Meadow Springs
Primary School and lastly 7th May in Kwinana - Bertram Primary School.
Come along and have some fun for the day, visit
www.grasshoppersoccer.com.au or call 1300 984 587 for more info.
Grandparents raising Grandchildren
Are you aware that Centrelink offers
support for grandparents with full time
caring responsibility for their
grandchildren?
Contact Centrelink and speak to a
'grandparent adviser'.
LaGuardia Loop, Port Kennedy, 6172
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (08) 9593 9000 Fax: (08) 9593 9022
Website Address: www.rockinghamlakesps.wa.edu.au