22 Lawrence Way
SAMSON 6163
Ph: 9314 1921
Fax: 9331 3624
NEWSLETTER No 4
19th March, 2015
Principal: Rhonda Spencer
Email: [email protected]
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Principal’s Message
Mathematics
As you may be aware Mathematics is a focus at
Samson in 2015. Parents can assist your child
by teaching and then practising mental
strategies that enable them to calculate
numbers more efficiently in their head.
Some simple mental strategies are:
 Complements of 10 and /or e.g. 6 + 4,
7 +3, 14 + 6
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Skip counting meaning counting by 1s,
5s or 10s. Remember to start children
from different numbers e.g. 380 +10 as
many children are not confident of our
number system beyond 200
Counting On e.g. 16 + 35. Start with the
biggest number being 35 then partition 16
into 10 and 6. Add the 10 to 35 to get 45
and then add the 6 (or 5 to reach the 50
milestone and then 1 more.
Children need strategies often explained and
then an opportunity to practise them. During
preparation of the evening meal can be a good
time. Good luck!
Several parents have asked about the
mathematical language that teachers use to
teach each grade. Mr Wainwright has found a
spread sheet that lists the words used by class
teachers.
In addition he has found an on line Dictionary of
Mathematical terms that students and parents
can use at all levels of their education, primary,
secondary and tertiary. Best of all it is free to
use by anyone for educational purposes. Read
the terms and conditions from the tab. The link
is included below.
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
Rhonda Spencer
Principal
Honour Certificate Recipients
11th March, 2015
Rm
Rm
Rm
Rm
Rm
Rm
1
2
3
4
5
6
Rm 8
Rm 9
Rm 10
Rm 12
Sarah
Amalia
Theo
Harper
Asha
Tara
Youp
Taiyo
Darcy
Thomas
Ava
Yasmin
Harrison
Clovis
Dane
Acacia
Tadgh
Zac
James
Finn
Brady
On Entry Assessment
Students in years 1, 2 and Pre Primary have
concluded their on entry assessment this week.
We have entered the data into the computer and
will have the Parent Summary Reports ready to
be sent home Wednesday, 25th March.
Duplicate copies will be sent home for each
family that requires a copy for mum and dad.
There are suggestions for activities to help your
child develop further on the back. Students
receive a report for Literacy and Numeracy.
Mathematic problem solving
On Tuesday 17th March,
Samson held Purple Haze
Day to raise funds for the
Starlight Foundation the
Fremantle Dockers visiting
Samson Primary School. All students came to school
dressed in purple or Dockers colours and four Dockers
players visited us, Zac Dawson, Lee Spur, Michael
Barlow and Luke Macpharlin. At lunch the Dockers
players sold purple cupcakes and signed T-shirts,
caps and posters. At the end of the day, the year 6
boys played a special game of football with the
Dockers and the girls watched, cheering them on.
It has been great to see parents at the
workshops this term. We will be running further
workshops next term if you have missed out.
Year 5 & 6 Girls Sport Day
Well done to our Year
5 & 6 students on an
excellent
day
at
Success Park. Our
students are to be
commended on their
excellent citizenship
and sporting skills.
The
girls
were
involved in playing
the following sports:
cricket, netball, rugby
and football Thank
you to Mrs Burt for
preparing
our
students
for
the
games. More photos on the web page.
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Our School Our Future
Public Holidays (Term 1)
Good Friday
Friday, 3rd April
New events appear in red
DATES TO REMEMBER
Term 1
Tue 24th Mar
th
Wed 25 Mar
P & C Mtg 9am
Assembly Room 4
School Council Mtg 7 pm
th
Fri 27 Mar
When did we plant a Docker
tree?
Wed 1st April
Summer Lightning Carnival
Yrs 4, 5 & 6
EASTER Disco
Thus 2nd April
Last day of term
Term 2
The year 6 students from room nine and
ten also held a cupcake stall at recess
and lunch to raise money for their school
camp at Perth Zoo. The year 6’s raised
around $250 dollars. AWESOME !!
BRAVE Self-help Program
Our Chaplain, Joel Candy has had experience
with an on line computer programme to assist
parents and children with anxiety.
The
programme is called BRAVE and has
involvement with Beyond Blue and is being
researched by a university in QLD. This is free
and developed for parents and students aged
between 8 – 12 years
Parents who have expressed an interest in
viewing the programme will be receiving
information from Joel about the programme. He
will be running a session for interested parents
in term 2.
FOOD BANK
Food bank is supplying fresh fruit to our school
and students weekly. Students can take a piece
of fruit from the wet area if they choose.
Mon 20 April
Teachers return to school
Tues 21 April
Students first day at school
for term 2
Other important Dates:
Term 2
Thur 23 April
12-15 May
Term 3
Mon 7 Sept
Tues 8 Sept
Thur 10 Sept
Wed 23 Sept
Term 4
Tues 20 Oct
Wed 21Oct
Fri 23Oct
9-20 Nov
ANZAC Service 8.50am
NAPLAN Testing Yr 3 & Yr 5
School Cross Country
Faction Carnival – Field Events
Faction Carnival – Track Events
Parent Open Night
School Photos
Interschool Athletics Carnival
Field Events
Interschool Athletics Carnival
Track Events
PP – Yr 4 Swimming Lessons
It was great to see 22 parents at the OT session
this week. More help sheet will be provided in
the next newsletter.
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Our School Our Future
parents who have donated to the prizes. It is
much appreciated.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW – These
can be purchased each morning.
$1 per ticket or 3 for $2
The next P & C Meeting is Tuesday, 24th
March 9am in the staff room. Everyone
is welcome.
EASTER DISCO
st
Wednesday, 1
April
YEAR 1 – 3
5:30 – 7:00 pm
YEAR 4 – 7
7:30 – 9:00 pm
ENTRY is $4:00
Glow sticks available at the door. Food, drinks
and snacks will be available at the canteen.
Keep a look out for a special visitor!
Volunteers are needed, if you are able to assist.
We need help with the door, taking children to
the toilet, food preparation and door entry.
Please note:
CHILDREN ARE TO GO IN AND OUT OF THE
COVERED ASSEMBLY AREA. They are not
able to play on the equipment.
Music for the disco will be selected by the
students. Two clip boards are in the library for
the next week for students to add their choices.
The songs/videos will be vetted and a selection
from all age groups will be played. The most
popular for each group will be chosen.
The Phoenix Knights Football Club, based at Len Pakham
in Coolbellup, needs more soccer players for the under 9s
team and a coach. Please contact the
[email protected] for more information.
COOBY FARMERS’ MARKET
Now on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month,
from 8-12 noon at Len Packham Reserve,
Waverley Rd, Coolbellup. Any queries contact
[email protected]
Also……….
“FROZEN”
Cooby Farmers’ Market presents a FREE movie
on Friday 20th March. Gates open 5:30pm.
Movie starts 7pm. Len Packham Reserve.
“The Gruffalo”s Child”
Live on stage 30th June to 5th July at “State
Theatre Centre of WA”. 174 – 176 William
Street, Perth. Book Now!
ticketek.com or 1300 795 012
EASTER RAFFLE
Mrs Van Sant has made
up some very colourful,
baskets full of Easter
treats for an Easter
raffle at the end of term.
THERE ARE SEVEN
PRIZES. Thank you
sincerely to the many
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Our School Our Future