Connolly Primary School News
Newsletter 3
3 March 2015
Dear Parents and Community Members
Welcome to Week Five
Important Dates
Tuesday 3 March
New Parent Morning Tea
Friday 6 March
Yr 5/6 T20 Cricket
Tournament
Monday 9 March
Year 5/6 Swimming Lessons
commence
Wednesday 11 March
P&C Meeting / AGM
With This
Newsletter
Disco Volunteer Form
ECE Raffle Tickets
Term Dates
Term 1
2 February - 2 April
Term 2
20 April - 3 July
Term 3
20 July - 25 September
Term 4
12 October - 17 December
Telephone:
9300 2199
Facsimile:
9300 0050
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.connollyps.wa.edu.au
I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. We continue to be very busy, with lots going
on.
Edudance
Edudance has started and our students from PP to Year 4 are really enjoying their
lessons. They are all working towards their concerts, which will be held in Week 9.
Interim Reports
Interim reports will be sent home this term. The interim report is a
summary of your child‟s effort during the first term of the school year.
The report does not give academic grades, as these will be detailed in the
end of semester report.
School Board
A School Board meeting was held last week and a parent representative and two staff
representatives stood down as their term of office had expired. I would like to thank
Ms Diane Coates for all her efforts as a Parent Representative. Mr Andrew
Kaluzynski and Mrs Joy Loffelmann stood down as Staff Representatives and I extend
my thanks to them for all their work. Diane, Joy and Andrew have been inaugural
board members who have guided the school through the process of becoming an
Independent Public School, overseeing a huge change in Administration and contributing
to the external IPS Review. They have worked tirelessly on behalf of our school and I
extend a huge thank you from the entire community.
This means that we need to elect new members to the board. After discussion the
board agreed to increase the parent representation to five, so there are two parent
positions available.
These are elected positions and anyone interested in becoming a board member should
send an expression of interest to me, no later than Friday 6 March 2015, at:
[email protected]
I will then send out the application form and organise an election. I will follow a similar
process with staff. I would hope to have the process finished so new members can
attend the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday 25 March 2015.
Annual Report 2014
At the board meeting I presented a draft of the School Annual Report for 2014. This
was accepted by the board and it is now on the Education Department‟s Schools Online
website and our school website. Links are detailed below:
www.connollyps.wa.edu.au
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/annual_report.do?schoolID=5717&pageID=AD08
Assembly
On Friday, Jarrah 3 entertained us with two poems and a limerick. The students spoke
beautifully and looked amazing all dressed up! A big thank you to Mrs Loffelmann- it is
not easy preparing younger students so early in the year.
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Nature Play Area
On Thursday, we held our official opening of the nature play area in the Kindy/Pre-primary playground.
Councillor Tom McLean, Mrs Bryden and Mr and Mrs Scales were guests of honour and Nicholas and
Harry did the honours by untying the ribbon. The younger students then had an extended play. We
are now planning Phase Two of the playground in the K/PP area.
Staff
Congratulations to Mr Walker and Mrs Jones for successfully completing the
Rottnest Swim. The conditions were less than ideal, but they made it in 8 hours
and 50 minutes.
Mrs Newton and I attended a National Quality Standards Core Schools Forum
in Fremantle on 17 and 18 February. We met with schools from all over the
state who, along with us, have been selected to be fast tracked so that we can
then help surrounding schools with the implementation of this Australia wide project.
David Womersley, Principal
From the Associates
Swimming Lessons
Don‟t forget that the Year 5 and 6 students commence their swimming lessons
at Mullaloo Beach next week. Thank you those families who have returned the
permission slip and payment. If you have not done so already, please ensure this
is done ASAP.
Card Club
Following a request from students, the school will be starting a lunchtime club for those Year 3-6
students with an interest in trading card games. This will be held once a week, and will be supervised by
Mr Marshall.
Numbers for each week will be limited, and we would like to remind students and parents that the
school does not take responsibility for loss or damage of cards which students choose to bring in.
Awesome Work
It has been great having students share their awesome work with us up in the office.
Apart from some great masks being made in Japanese (more on that later in the
newsletter), the office staff were lucky enough to see a special drama performance
by the students of Banksia 1 based on “Dunbi the Owl.”
We also really enjoyed sharing in Adam‟s (Banksia 2) narrative about the dragon he
had constructed. Awesome work!
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Playground Behaviour
This year, the school has implemented a three-strike policy regarding inappropriate playground
behaviours. Students who breach the playground behaviour expectations on three occasions will then
receive an additional consequence. The school will notify parents after the second and third strikes.
This initiative is aimed at targeting those students who repeatedly demonstrate inappropriate
playground behaviours.
Tell a Teacher
If you child is experiencing difficulty in the playground or with another student it is
important to tell a teacher, as many problems can be solved on the day it occurs.
Lost Property
We are collecting numerous items in the lost property box, please check it regularly for
items which belong to your children.
Robert Marshall, Trudy Jones & Chris Walker, Associate Principals
WaLker’s Words
This Friday is the Milo Super 8’s Cricket tournament. Selected students will
participate in the round robin competition is held at Kingsway Reserve. Notes have
been sent home and if students have not returned their permission forms with
payment, please do so ASAP to allow your child to participate.
Good luck to all the students.
Chris Walker, Physical Education Specialist
The Japanese “Bean Throwing Festival” is an
annual event held on the 3 of February.
It is customary to throw roasted soybeans while
chanting in order to prevent evil ogres from entering one's house. It is believed that the ogres are
warded off by throwing beans, and that good fortune will then come to one's home.
As part of a class activity the students of Jarrah 4 made face masks.
Nori Kumagai, LOTE teacher
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Easter Raffle
The Early Childhood team are holding an Easter Raffle. Monies raised will go towards
purchasing resources for the Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classes. Tickets are 3 for
$2.00 and have been sent home today. Print your name on the back of the tickets and
return money and tickets to your class by 26 March. Tickets will go into the draw to win
the prize basket. The draw will take place on Friday 27 March.
ECE Staff
Assembly Prizes
At our assembly last Friday the following students won prizes:
Faction Tokens
Tally To Date
Gotcha Cards: Dylan (B2), Alex (T4), Trinity (W3) and Jazmyn (J4)
Kangaroos - 74
Taiyo (B2) and Leo (J1) won the commendation prizes.
Goannas - 66
Ella (T3), Eva (T3) and Faith (T3) all received Upstander Awards.
Dingoes - 58
Emus - 56
Congratulations and well done!!!
Chris Walker, Associate Principal
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS RAFFLE DRAW
Please support our school by paying the 2015 Voluntary Contribution. By doing so, your family will go into the draw to win some
great prizes from local businesses.
2015 Voluntary Contribution Payment Slip
If you have not yet paid the 2015 Voluntary Contribution, please attach
this slip to an envelope with payment and complete the details below.
By paying the Voluntary Contribution before Friday, 29th of May,
you will be in the running to win some great prizes.
The raffle draw will be held at the Assembly.
Voluntary Contributions 2015
Per child - $60
Contributions to Chaplaincy Fund
(per child) - $5
Contributions to Library
Fund (per child) - $10
Please find enclosed cash/chq payment for the 2015 Voluntary Contributions.
I have made an online payment to Connolly Primary School BSB 016-338 Account 340956519 using
my child‟s full name and „VC‟ as a reference and confirming payment by email to
[email protected]
Name of eldest child: ………….…………………………………………………………………………………..
Room : ……………………………
Name of parent/guardian: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date: ………………………………
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P & C News
The Uniform Shop
is open on
Canteen Roster
Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 3:15pm
and Thursdays from 8:30 - 9:00am or
by appointment on
0427 801 586.
Alternatively orders and payment
can be left at the school office.
Monday 2 March:
Tuesday 3 March
Wednesday 4 March:
Thursday 5 March:
Friday 6 March:
Monday 9 March
Tuesday 10 March:
Wednesday 11 March:
Thursday 12 March:
Friday 13 March:
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
HELP NEEDED
Lyn Howsam
Sharon Brooke
Carole Marsh
HELP NEEDED
HELP NEEDED
Lyn Howsam
Sharon Brooke
Carole Marsh
Kylie and Jenny
Sharon Brooke, Uniform Shop Coordinator
Disco News
Term 1 Disco will be held on
Friday 27 March
in the Undercover Area.
Parent help is essential at the school disco,
so if you can help please see the REQUEST
NOTE
FOR
DISCO
VOLUNTEERS
attached with this newsletter.
Please consider volunteering to assist this
important fundraising event.
Please note the time changes and Year 3
students have the option of attending
the Junior OR Senior Disco.
Please note only current Connolly Primary
School students are permitted to attend
this event and that volunteers must be
adults.
Sandy Brennan Disco Co-ordinator
0435 136 731
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P & C News
Entertainment Value Book
The P&C will be selling the Entertainment books, both
digital for the phone and the hard copy book in 2015.
The books are $65 each. A pre-order form will be sent
home at the beginning of March. Books will be available
from mid May and they will be delivered to the school.
There is no limit to the number of books you can order so orders can be made for family and friends.
Jenny Susac, Fund-Raising Committee
P & C AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the P&C Association will be held on Wednesday 11 March.
Nominations are called for the following positions:*President
*Vice President (2)
*Secretary
*Treasurer
*School Council Representatives (3)
*Canteen Co-ordinator
*Uniform Co-ordinator
*Fundraising Co-ordinator
*Road Safety Co-ordinator
*Health Co-ordinator
*Safety House Co-ordinator
Interested parents may complete the nomination slip below and return it to the school office.
Connolly Primary School
P & C Annual General Meeting 2015
Nomination Form
I would like to nominate for the position of: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Name: ………………………………………………………………….………………………………………
Signature: ……………………………………………………………….……………………………………..
Phone: ………………………...……………………………
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Community News
DRUMMING LESSONS
KEYBOARD LESSONS AT CPS
Gordon Jansen has vacancies
for drum students (group or
individual) on Tuesdays at Connolly
Primary School.
There are still some vacancies
for students from Pre-Primary
to Year Six for Term One.
Please contact Margot on 0414
077 643 with any queries about the Keyboard
Program.
Lessons are also available at WANGARA
after school hours.
Email: [email protected]
Please call 0421 713 182 for details.
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Community News
OSHClub News
Before School / After School Care Program
Program Update
This week‟s theme will be all about different occupations, this was a suggestion from one of our
children so we are hoping to have some fun with this.
Just a reminder that we have an ink cartridge recycling box in our room for the whole of the school to
use so please feel free to bring in your old cartridges.
I would like to remind families to please bring in a hat for your children, while we do supply Suncream
we do not have enough hats for everybody and we have a strict no hat no play policy at Oshclub.
I would also like to remind parents to please book your children in online whenever possible. We have
been having a lot of casual bookings lately, especially on Mondays and while we do try our best to
accommodate there may be a time, when due to lack of staff we have to turn children away. We have
an easy online booking system which can be used up until 9pm the previous evening. If you have
forgotten to book please ring the centre phone before arriving to ensure there is space. A reminder
of our number 0478 079 375.
It is also very important that you inform us if your child will not be attending an after school session.
We have a strict policy on children not arriving and if we are unable to contact a parent then the
police will be informed, this is to protect your children so please inform us of non attendance as soon
as possible.
Thank you from all of the staff at Oshclub Connolly
Next Week’s Activities: Occupations
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Before Care
Activities
Public Holiday
Doctors
Stethoscope
Paper cup
Fireman
Occupation
exploration
Teacher Portraits
After Care
Activities
Public Holiday
Clay pinch pots
Apple slice
Occupation
posters
Bread dough pots
Parent Information
OSHC program phone: 0478 079 375
Coordinator: Fiona Allen
Assistants: Elna Phipps & Veronica Tucci
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at
www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day
bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.
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