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Greenmount Primary School
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Dear Greenmount families,
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Welcome Back
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50th Anniversary
Celebration
1
Bivouac
Re-enactment
1
Staffing Change
2
Calendar Dates
2
Merit Awards
2
50th Anniversary
Open Night
3
P&C News
4
Community
News
5
Kidzabuzz
6
Triple P
Parenting
Program
7
Welcome Back To Term 4!
I hope you have all had a restful and relaxing break and are all looking forward to
what is a very busy Term 4. Already in Week 1 we have hit the ground running with
Edu-dance starting yesterday. It is wonderful to see the students all participating with
so much enthusiasm, energy and excitement. Please make sure to get your money
into your teachers as soon as possible
The excitement is {lso building as we prepare for our 50th
Birthday celebrations which are next Wednesday 22nd October.
Our celebrations kick off at 1.30pm in the undercover area
with a Karaoke assembly. Students are encouraged to dress up in
1960’s attire. Classes will entertain us with a variety of songs
from 1964. We look forward to seeing you {ll there.
At 4.00pm sharp we will start our form{l assembly.
Please see the program on page 3.
There will {lso be a sausage sizzle run by the P&C (please pre
order), a coffee van, ice-cream van, 50th photo st{ll and a
merchandise st{ll with 50th memor{bilia. The P&C would
appreciate any help you can give in running these st{lls
The evening will conclude at 7.00pm.
Any old school photos from before 1979 would be welcome.
Some ex staff will be attending and we hope lots of ex students
can come.
Bivouac re-enactment
On Thursday 30th October Greenmount Primary is the host site for the
re-enactment of the departure of the ANZAC troops from Blackboy Hill. The
first part of this re-enactment is a bivouac on our school oval. On the night the
campsite will be open to the general public from 5pm-7.30pm .
There are still plenty of places left to book for the event, it is important that you
register your interest via the Fremantle City website. Please follow this link to
register http://www.anzacfremantle.com.au/Events/2/1914 WA Diggers depart
Blackboy Hill to Fremantle and beyond.
50-68 Innamincka Road
Email School
Email Principal
Website
GREENMOUNT 6056 9294 1155
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.greenmountps.wa.edu.au
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Staffing Change
Please mark these dates on your Calendars
Finally, Mrs Webb will be on extended leave this term due to personal
5th Nov I will be stepping
P & C Meeting
circumstances.
up as Acting Principal in her place, Mrs
8th step
Nov up as Deputy
Rmand
5 Assembly
Brown will
Mrs Buchanan will be teaching the Year
5/6 students
12th Nov
in Room 16. Interschool Jumps & Throws
15th Nov
Interschool Athletics Carnival
We are22nd
looking
busy
term full of exciting events showcasing our
Novforward to aRm
9 Assembly
wonderful
school.
3rd Dec
P & C Meeting
6th Dec
Staff Assembly
Natalie Astle
ACTING PRINCIPAL
Athletics Carnival
Please mark these dates on your Calendars
HELP
Bendigo
Bank
UNIFORM
A representative
SHOP
fromURGENTLY
Bendigo
Bank will
be in
NEED
A the
Uniform
ShopON
for
HELPER
WEDNESDAY
student banking
MORNINGS
every
Monday
8.30—9.15am
morning from
Fantastic effort
8.30 — 9.00everyone!
am.
If you do not
have to rush
to work
please
consider
helping the
ladies.
Fantastic effort
everyone!
Wednesday 22 October
50th Anniversary Assembly & Open Night
Friday 24 October
Prefect Assembly
It turned out to be a wonderful day weather wise and with all
Monday 27 October
Rms 14 & 15 Zoo Excursion
students
encouraged
to
participate
within the spirit of competition.
Thursday 30 October
ANZAC Bivouac
Tuesday
4 November
& C Meeting
A great
team
effort from all Pstudents
and staff resulted in a great
Wednesday
5
November
Interschool
Jumps
& Throws
day.
Friday 7 November
Interschool Athletics
.Our Champion Boys and Girls are:
Rm 15 Assembly
Year 3 Girls
Year 3 Boys
Year 4 Girls
Rm
1
4
Year 4 Boys
5
3
7
Year 5 Girls
8
Year 5 Boys
10
Year 6 Girls
9
Year 6 Boys
11
Year 7 Girls
12
17
Year 7 Boys
16
15
Our Champions and
Runners Up
Eloise Phillips
Monique Purling
Friday
26thDesmond
September Luka Tolj
Cumoran
Emily O’Shea
Taya Andrews
Jakob Houghton
Penelope Punaivaha
Bernadette Pollock
Sway Tenthy
Sebastian Anderson
Ethan Daly
Ben Brown
Torrin Lord
Annabel McLennan Chloe Grimson
Rory Charles
Thomas Miller
Fynn Letts
Mya Earle
McKale Barrett
Beazley
LateishaCharley
McGowan
Blake KennyCaitlin Smith
Liam Butler
Thomas Simpson
Tom Matthews
MikaylaNicole
Green Purling
Camden Anderson
Brooke Parnaby
Lenny Falconer
Monique Purling
Thomas Inwood
Taraia Carpenter
Gary Russell
Isaac Merkouris
Kristy Jalipot
Annika Paul
Ethan Mackenzie
Reece Kohe-Love
Bradley Monty
Saunders
Dane
Butler
Kporto
Robbie Johnston
MERIT AWARDS
Des Narrier
Leo Falconer
Morgan Baines
Bodhi Arias-Livingstone
The final results:
In Third Place with 629 points was Prichard.
Second Place with 800 points was Chipper.
Dance In
Lessons
In has
First
Place withdance
904 points
Edu-dance
commenced
lessonswas
forPassmore.
PP-7 students. Notes went
home the last day
of last
term.
Cost is $27 for Yrs 4-7 and $25 for
Well
Done
Passmore!
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If
you
haven’t
received
a
note please ask the teacher or call
Thanks to everyone.
atMr
theHodgson
office. Payments may be made to the class or Eftpos at the
Office.
GREENMOUNT
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Please arrive by 3.30p.m. to allow time
for
parking and a prompt 4.00p.m. start
4.00p.m. – Assembly in the under cover area
4.30p.m. – Classrooms are open for families and community visitors (Classrooms will
be closed at 5.00p.m.)
Display of school photos in the outdoor classroom near the library
5.00p.m. – Games on the Top oval, basketball courts and PP grassed area. Students
will participate in activities in faction groups – this will allow parents to remain with
their children while they are participating.
Sausage sizzle (pre-ordered) Please send forms into the office asap
Merchandise stall—50th memorabillia
Function for invited guests in the library
7.00p.m. – Close
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Thursday 30 October - ANZAC Centenary
This is not a school event, but as a fundraiser, and to be a part of this community event,
the school will be represented with the P&C having a stand serving tea and coffee for
the duration of the event (5 - 7.30pm). If you would like to be a part of this event and
volunteer to help serve tea/coffee/biscuits we'll roster people to take a turn for about 45
minute shifts from around 4.30 to 8pm pack up.
If you would like to be a part of this, please email Julia on [email protected].
Just a reminder to anyone who wants to attend (if you aren't volunteering), or have family or friends interested, you do need to register for the event here:
Fremantle ANZAC Centenary
Greenmount Primary School P&C has joined the KidzaBuzz fundraiser for 2014/2015! For
any enquiries, please contact Tracy Nebel on 0410 434 460.
For just $20 you can access over 350 pages of money saving discount vouchers that can be
redeemed at many participating Perth and WA regional businesses. Not to mention the generous 25% return and a huge 13 months of savings valid until 31 October 2015!
Fantastic effort
everyone!
Some of the participating businesses are: ACE Cinemas; AMF Bowling; Circus Joseph Ashton; Kambos; Landsdale Farm School; Laser Corps; Morley Rollerdome; Reading Cinemas;
Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm; TimeZone; WA Reptile Park. To browse through the
current 2013/2014 KidzaBuzz to see what sort of activities and vouchers are available, go to
the website link below:
http://kidzabuzz.wpengine.com/flip-through-the-book/#1
Purchase your KidzaBuzz book now by filling in the order form below and returning it to the
front office.
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Greenmount Primary School
Contact: Tracy Nebel
Home: 0410 434 460
Email: [email protected]
Name: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Address: ____________________________________ Post Code: _________
Email Address: __________________________________________________
Childs Name: ______________________________________ Room: _______
I would like to order ________ KidzaBuzz Book/s at $20 each (inc GST)
Total Enclosed: $_____________
Delivery Method:
□ I will pick up my book in person from front office
□ Please send my book home with my child
□ Cash □ Visa □ Mastercard
Method of Payment:
Credit Card Number: _ _ _ _/_ _ _ _/_ _ _ _/_ _ _ _
CVV# _ _ _
Cardholder’s name: __________________________________
Signature: _____________________
GREENMOUNT
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Expiry Date: _ _/_ _
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Frontier Tennis—Midland Lawn Tennis Club
Junior Tennis group coaching commences week beginning Saturday 18th October.
Options for other days and times are available. Cost for the 8 week term for all group
lessons is $140 per person or $20 casual weekly fee. Private lessons $75 or get a group
together and share the cost.
To enrol or for more information please contact
Cameron Fenner—TCA/Tennis Australia Accredited Coach
PH: - 9457 9704 or mobile 0439 960 629
Website: www.frontiertennis.com Email: [email protected]
Friday Kids Tennis MUNDARING TENNIS CLUB
Games! Fun! Prizes!
4-6 YEARS OLD 4-4.30PM ($80-8week term)
7-10 YEARS OLD 4.30-5.30 ($95-8week term)
11+ YEARS OLD 4.30-5.30 Depending on numbers time may change ($95-8week term)
Register at: [email protected] or phone 0450425052 and speak to Kieran.
Come along on the 17th of October and join in the fun.
Netball WA—ANZ NetSetGo
Swan Districts Netball
Association are running an
introductory course for 5—10 year
Fantastic effort olds to Netball. These are on a
Friday afternoon from 3.45 until
everyone!
4.45 commencing October 24th.
Cost $100 for 8 weeks.
For more information or to book a
place call
Emma Dawson on 9380 3373 or
email
[email protected]
Grasshopper Soccer
Soccer fun for girls and boys aged 2 to 12.
Term 4 program 8 weeks beginning 18th
and 19th October.
Mite E Soccer (2-3yo)
Pint Size Soccer (4-5 yo)
Micro (6-8 yo)
Micro Plus (8-12 yo)
For more information phone 0447 070 076
Website www.grasshoppersoccer.com.au
Facebook.com/
grasshoppersoccerperthhillsswanvalley
GREENMOUNT
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
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Triple P - Positive Parenting Program - Term 4, 2014
Dr de la Ferriere House, 805 Margaret Road, Hovea
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is an internationally renowned parenting program being offered through schools in your
area. Parents from across WA have given it rave reviews… And it’s free!
If you are a parent / carer / grandparent of a 3 to 8 year old, you are invited to:
 Promote your child’s development
 Discuss common parenting challenges
 Enrich your parent-child relationship
Explore effective behaviour management strategies - ways to encourage behaviour you like
Remember, you don’t have to be experiencing difficulties - Triple P is for every parent!
A course will be running in your area:
Presenter: School Psychologist - Lorna Dick
Venue: Dr de la Ferriere House, 805 Margaret Road, Hovea
Term: 4th Term, 2014
Dates: Group sessions – Saturday’s 25th Oct, 1st Nov, 8th Nov, 15th Nov and 13th Dec (final session)
Time: 2.00-4.00pm
After the initial four group sessions there will be three follow-up telephone consultations then the final group session
on 13th Dec.
Limited places are available and you need to book in advance – please register your interest to attend NOW
by returning the registration information below to the front office at your child’s primary school.
OR email Manita Beskow - [email protected] or Karen Paton at Mundaring Primary School on 92951072
(Mon & Tue) or [email protected] by next Tuesday 21st October.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION FOR:
T RIPLE P (POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM) AT
Dr de la Ferriere House, 805 Margaret Road, Hovea – Commencing Saturday 25th October, 2014
Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (Hm) _____________________ (Mob) _____________________________ (Wk) ______________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________Postcode:___________
Email address:______________________________________________________________________
Child/ren at school:
Name:______________________________________________Year Level: K / P / Yr 1 / Yr2 / Yr3
(Circle one)
Name:______________________________________________ Year Level: K / P / Yr 1 / Yr2 / Yr3
(Circle one)
Please hand in / send in your registration to the reception desk at your child’s primary school
Or Contact:
Email:
Or
Email:
Telephone:
Manita Beskow, School Psychologist
[email protected]
Karen Paton, Triple P Key Contact
[email protected]
92951072 (Mon & Tue)
You will be advised whether you have received a place…remember get your registration by next Tuesday 21st October as limited places are available. No crèche is available.