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Newton Primary School
4 Marvell Avenue, Spearwood
Phone: 9418 4122
www.newtonps.wa.edu.au
[email protected]
OUR MISSION
To provide a safe, caring, co operative and stimulating learning environment.
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REMINDERS
Term 1 2015
Dear Parents & Carers
Welcome to the 2015 school year. It has been wonderful to see our students
smiling faces and to hear their chatter and laughter - it is a very big and quiet place
without them! A special welcome to our 23 new families who have joined the
Newton Community. I hope you take every opportunity to join in and be an active
part of your children’s school life. The friends you make here, like your children,
may develop into life long partnerships so I encourage you to get to know your
children’s classmates and their families.
2015 School Structure and Staff
Early Childhood Teaching Staff
Ms Moloney & Ms Robertson
Kindy Red/Blue Split Pre Primary
Mrs Kriwopschin & Mrs Taylor
Pre Primary
Ms Down
Kindy Green
Mrs Bateman Yr 1 Rm 4
Junior Block Teaching Staff
Mrs Zygadlo Yr 1 Rm 3
Ms McNeil Yr 2/3 Rm 2
Middle Block Teaching Staff
Mr Riseborough & Mr Gilders Yr 2/3 Rm 7 Mrs Allen Yr 2/3 Rm 8 Mrs Sattell Yr 4 Rm 6
Senior Block Teaching Staff
Ms Lansbury Yr 5/6 Rm 9
Mrs Stewart Yr 5/6 Rm 12
Specialist Teaching Staff
ART Ms Gasper Tuesday/Thursday
SCIENCE Mr Geagea Wednesday/Friday
Physical Education Mr Riseborough Thursday/Friday
MUSIC Mr Van Der Meer Tuesday & Mrs Watson Wednesday
17th
18th
19th
25th
26th
26th
February
&
Parent/Teacher
Evenings
P&C AGM
School Board Meet 4pm
Assembly
123 Magic 2pm
March
2nd
12th
25th
26th
26th
Public Holiday (No school)
Assembly
Parent 1 on 1 Meetings
Assembly
P&C Meet
2nd
Easter Parade 2pm
Term 1 Concludes
Good Friday (No school)
3rd
April
Term 2 2015
Begins Tuesday 21st May
Sun safety
Education Assistants
Mrs Hillier, Mrs Pearson, Mrs Staskos, Mrs Erakovic and Mrs Johnstone
Principal
School Psychologist
Registrar
Gardener
Cleaning Staff
Administration/Other
Mrs Humphreys Deputy Principal Mr Gilders
Ms Hilbers
Chaplain
Tanya Trezona
Mrs Chan
School Officer
Mrs Blom
Mr Coombs
Library Officers
Mrs Starkey & Mrs Layton
Mrs Rodrigues, Mrs Stojanovic & Mrs De Olival
We welcome Ms Down back from maternity leave to Kindy Green. A special
welcome to all of our new staff. Mr Gilders joins us as Deputy Principal for term one
and possibly for the rest of the year. I am also delighted to announce that we were
successful in our application for a school chaplain for 2 days a week and we
welcome Mrs Tanya Trezona to our team.
All of our roles are important. Each staff has a function and by completing our
duties to the best of our ability we will do our part in meeting our school goals. I ask
for your continued support of all our staff to ensure we give and get the best for all
the students at Newton Primary.
Student Behaviour 1, 2, 3 Magic Program
This year we have adopted a whole school process for behaviour management
which is positive, efficient, encourages the students to take responsibility for their
behaviour and is consistent. The emphasis is on being positive and acknowledging
appropriate behaviour. The system consists of aiming for 5 positives to each
negative. The students are aware of the rules and appropriate behaviour. If they do
not demonstrate this they are given 3 warnings and 5 minutes ‘time out’ (in the
classroom). The process is repeated if necessary. If the student receives a second
series of warnings they are sent to detention at recess or lunch time. Class
teachers will explain how this simple but effective process works at the parent
teacher meetings on the 17th and 18th of February and a parent information
session will be run from 2-3pm on Thursday 26th February at the school.
It is important to talk to your
children about sun safety and
teach them good sun safety
habits. Here are some tips;
*Slip on some sun-protective
clothing – that covers as much
skin as possible.
*Slop on broad spectrum,
water resistant SPF30+ or
higher sunscreen. Put it on 20
minutes before you go
outdoors and every two hours
afterwards. Sunscreen should
never be used to extend the
time you spend in the sun.
*Slap on a hat – that protects
your face, head, neck and ears.
*Seek shade when possible.
*Slide on some sunglasses –
make sure they meet
Australian Standards.
Extra care should be taken
between 10am and 3pm when
UV levels reach their peak.
For more information see the
Cancer Council website:
www.cancer.org.au.
Instrumental Program
This year the program will be presented by Fifi Winata for guitar, Leonie Stewart for flute and Nigel McIntyre
for brass instruction.
Camp Australia Before and After School Care
Before and after school care is available each day on our school grounds. If you have any queries please
contact Camp Australia direct on 1300 105 343 or email [email protected].
School Attendance
It is your Responsibility…....Regular attendance at school is fundamental to your child’s learning. Consistent
attendance and participation are essential for your child’s social and academic learning. As parents or legal
guardians of an enrolled child, you are responsible under the School Education Act 1999 to ensure the
attendance of your child at school every day. It is important to assist your child’s achievement and learning by
making regular school attendance a priority in your child’s life.
The Department of Education’s Student Attendance Policy requires parents/guardians to provide an
acceptable explanation to the school principal for any absence of their children. Principals must authorise all
absences and the school strongly discourage students taking holidays during school term. The Act defines
health, religious and cultural observances as reasonable cause for a school absence and the absence would
be recorded as ‘authorised’ by the principal. As the parent/guardian you must obtain the principal’s approval
for planned absence.
Assembly Dates
The assembly dates for the term are listed on the term planner on the back of this newsletter to allow parents
to have as much warning as is possible.
Parent/Teacher Meetings
These meetings will be held in Week 3. I encourage parents to attend to see what the teachers have planned
for the year and to gain general information.
Kindergarten/Pre Primary Classes
Year 1 Classes
Year 2/3 Classes
Year 4 & 5/6 Classes
Tuesday 17th Feb 5.30pm.
Wednesday 18th Feb 5pm.
Tuesday 17th Feb 5pm.
Wednesday 18th Feb 5.15pm.
Linda Humphreys
Principal
Introducing Newton Primary School’s School Chaplain
Hi everyone, my name is Tanya Trezona, and I am excited to begin working at Newton PS. I will be working on
Thursdays and Fridays and I will be based in the Teacher’s preparation room in the Performing Arts block.
I have been a school Chaplain for 4 years now and really enjoy my work. I am based at Bibra Lake Primary School on
Mondays and Wednesdays. This will be my first year working in two schools – so it will be an interesting year for me J.
A little bit about me… I am married with 3 teenage children and one very loved DOG. I am a qualified teacher. I grew
up in Perth but spent many years moving around with my husband’s work. I consider myself to be very practical and
down to earth and enjoy talking over a good cup of coffee! I am really looking forward to getting to know the students
and staff here at Newton – and I hope to get to know many parents as well. If you want to say hello – feel free to drop
in and introduce yourself one morning as you drop your kids off to school. Tanya J
I am the Community Health Nurse who visits your school. We work to promote healthy development and
wellbeing so students may reach their full potential. A major part of my work is focused on early intervention
and the School Entry Health Assessment program and to provide free information, assessment, health
counselling and referral. If you have any concerns about your child please contact me on 9339 1362 or
on 0417 112 576 Natalie Bashford - Health Nurse
Brad Williams from Behaviour Tonics invites all parents to come along to Newton on
Thursday February 26th from 2-3pm to listen to him giving an overview on 1-2-3
Magic Behaviour Management that will be used in classrooms at Newton in 2015.
2015 Prefects
Jarrad E
Kai S
Lilly R
Jordan K
Monet M
Petra C
Thursday 12th February 2015
Room KP Year PP
Room PP Year PP
Room 3 Year 1
Room 4 Year 1
Room 2 Year 2/3
Room 7 Year 2/3
Room 8 Year 2/3
Room 6 Year 4
Room 9 Year 5/6
Room 12 Year 5/6
Music
Liam P
Arriya B
Rory S
Honey S
Keeley H
Zane T
Seth B
Sarah C
Chris D
Sarah L
Alyssa A
Zane N
Elaya L
Xander T
Sabrina S
Josie C
Taya P
Bryce G
Grace H
Quaide M
Quaide M
2015 Faction Captains
Quarry
Girl Captain
Sophie E
Vice Captain
Sharon M
Boy Captain
Eli B
Vice Captain
Corey C
Banksia
Girl Captain
Sarah C
Vice Captain
Monet M
Boy Captain
Sammy G
Vice Captain
Angel AD
Poseidon
Melissa Parke presented new flags
to Newton Primary School.
The value for the next 4 weeks is;
RESPECT
When we respect someone we show
kindness, care and consideration.
When we respect our property we take
care of it. Self respect is when we take
care of ourselves by eating healthy food,
drinking water and exercising.
The teachers and Peer Mediators will be
looking for students who show respect
toward others, themselves and their
property in the classroom and the
playground. Thank you
Chloe S won a $250 prize for the School
Backpack Colouring competition at
Phoenix Shopping Centre on the holidays.
Big brother Zane taking his
sister Taheela & cousin Jesse
to their first day of Kindy at
Newton Primary!
Girl Captain
Jordan K
Vice Captain
Tiffany H
Boy Captain
Ben S
Vice Captain
James R
2015 Peer Mediators
Krystle A
Annaliese C
Emily K
Laurren H
Joshua S
Chris D
Latifa A
Joshua W
Mark A
Jordana S
Shyanne W
Grace H
Samantha M
Morgyn B
Corey C
Sammy G
Jacob M
Christopher T
Jaxon D
Dylan M
Maddi B
Important Information For 2015
$60 per student Contributions for 2015 - Payment Options;
This money directly impacts on the student’s learning program and the associated resources. The
school office is open from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday to take this payment. If you wish to pay by direct
deposit with your bank the details are as follows; Newton Primary School Bank ANZ, BSB 016 454,
A/C No
3408 44234 REFERENCE
Please put in the students first and second name.
PARKING
Please do not use the staff car park
to drop off/pick up children or for parking.
Parking along Marvell Avenue needs to be done
with care, as visibility is very limited. Parking
directly in front of the school is for short term
use only and parents are encouraged to use the
kiss and drive option. Parking for the disabled is
located at the canteen end of the school, off
Newton Road and also in front of the main
administration building.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON HOME VERGES
AROUND THE SCHOOL - the council do
regular checks and will fine offenders.
NEWTON SCHOOL RULES
We stay inside the school’s boundaries.
We follow the school dress code.
We go to the undercover area (junior)
or the Performing Arts alcove (upper)
for lunch and recess periods if we have no hat.
We only go into buildings when a teacher is present.
We behave in a responsible, respectful way towards
ourselves, others and the environment.
We only use sporting or fixed playground
equipment at recess and lunchtime.
We WALK on all hard surfaces and only run on the grass.
STUDENTS ARRIVING AT SCHOOL
Students are supervised from 8.30am. They are to
go straight to class where their teacher will expect them to get
ready for the day. Students arriving just before the 8.30 bell
report to the grassed area outside the Principal’s office. After
school supervision will be provided from 3-3.10pm.
Head Lice - This is a busy time of the year for head lice so please
remember to check your children’s hair every week. Keep
your child at home until your child has been treated and all
‘live’ lice are gone!
NEWTON SCHOOL ROUTINES
Eat in the designated areas and remain seated whilst eating.
Students move off to the bin or the canteen after they are dismissed.
Use equipment safely. Be quiet and considerate of others when working
and moving around the school buildings.
Reminder!!
Don’t forget all mobile phones, ipods, etc must be
signed in at the office each morning.
The Emergency Department at Fremantle Hospital is now
permanently closed. Fiona Stanley Emergency Department,
Robin Warren Drive in Murdoch is now your closest emergency
hospital.
CITY OF COCKBURN NOTICES - For information on all of our City’s services go to www.cockburn.wa.gov.au
Cockburn Youth Centre 25 Wentworth Parade, Success for 10-24 year olds. Programs for youth every day including
cooking, music, sport, drama. Go to www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/YouthCentre or phone 9411 3888
Community Concerts PINKED Sat Feb 14th 6-10pm Atwell Reserve & Eskimo Joe Sat 14th March 4-10pm Manning Park
MOVED AWAY FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS????
Join ‘Women of the world’ every Thursday at Yangebup Family Centre - Free Creche phone Sian on 94113859
Coogee Beach Festival Sunday 12th April 9am-2pm Free fun and activities for the whole family.
Murdoch University Prep Classes for age 10 and above. Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Please phone Jennifer
Searcy on 93864783 or 0407982349 for details.
ST JEROME’S CATHOLIC CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
Religious Education classes for children in Years 3 to 6, to prepare them to receive the Sacraments, will commence on
Tuesday 10 February 2015 at 4pm to 5pm. Parents who wish to register their children please contact the Parish
Spearwood Dalmatinac Netball Club Registration Day Tues 17th Feb 2015 4.30-7.30pm call 0407 044 855 for queries.
Fremantle Hockey Club for winter kids sports, go to freohockey.com or email [email protected]
T20 Cricket Action Milo Blast Centre Beeliar Reserve Tuesdays 5-6.15pm for more info call 0433 273 097
Phoenix Knights Football Club Player Registration for 2015 Sunday 8th Feb & Sun 15th Feb 9-11.30am Len Packham
Reserve Clubrooms. For more info call 0413 236 205
Buggles Spearwood still have vacancies for all ages. Call 9418 2777 for more information.
Triathlon WA has lots of fun filled events this season - for more information call 94439778
Tennis Coaching with POP Tennis at Melville Tennis Centre go to www.poptennis.com.au
Kerry Gough Gotta Dance School - for all enquiries please call 9434 4691
Office on Tel: 9418 1229 or Email: [email protected]. Parish open Tues,Wed&Thurs, 9-2:30pm.
NEWTON PRIMARY SCHOOL TERM 1 CALENDAR
WEEK
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
1
2/2
Students
Commence
3/2
4/2
5/2
6/2
2
9/2
10/2
11/2
12/2
Assembly
13/2
3
16/2
17/2
18/2
Parent/Teacher
Evening
Yr 2,3,K&P
Parent/Teacher
Evening
Yr 1,4,5&6
19/2
P&C AGM
6.45pm
4
23/2
24/2
20/2
Senior Summer
Sports Carnival
25/2
26/2
Assembly
School Board
Camp Quality Item
Meet 4pm
27/2
123 Magic 2pm
5
2/3
Public
Holiday
3/3
4/3
5/3
6/3
6
9/3
10/3
11/3
12/3
Assembly
Rm 9 & 12
13/3
7
16/3
17/3
18/3
19/3
20/3
8
23/3
24/3
25/3
Parent
Interviews
26/3
Assembly
Rm 6
27/3
9
30/3
31/3
1/4
3/4
2/4
Easter Parade Public Holiday
Good Friday
2PM
Newton Primary School P & C 2015
CANTEEN - We run our school canteen 4 days a week with just a handful of
volunteers! We need more help or we will not be able to operate for this many
days in 2015!! Please contact: Shelley on 0438901624 or Jackie on 0417 966 323
School Banking - A big welcome and thank you to Sian Mercer, our new
Banking Coordinator ! School banking is processed every Tuesday morning in
the under cover area at 8.30am.
UNIFORM SHOP - Next Open Date Tuesday 24th February
WE WOULD LOVE THE UNIFORMS YOUR CHILD HAS GROWN OUT OF FOR OUR 2ND HAND RACK!!!
FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR IS THURSDAY 19TH FEBUARY 6.45PM - ALL WELCOME!!