NEWSLETTER
Issue 5: 30 April 2015
58 Osmaston Rd
CARINE WA 6020
Phone:
Fax:
9447 4266
9447 4796
SMS Absences: 0408 092 347
Website:
www.carineprimary.wa.edu.au
Email:
[email protected]
School App:
Carine Primary School WA
CALENDAR
12-14 May - NAPLAN
SCHOOL PLANNING DAYS
2015 (No school for Students)
Fri 6 & Mon 9 November
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
Term 2:
7 May – Rm 9 / Yr 3
21 May – Rm 15/16 Yr 6
4 Jun – Rm 2 / Yr 1
18 Jun – Rm 5 / Yr 2
2 Jul – Rm 1 / Pre-Primary
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Times
Start of Day: 8.45am
Recess: 10.25 – 10.45am
Lunch: 12.15 – 12.55pm
End of Day: 3.00pm
Term Dates 2015
T1: Mon 2 Feb – Thu 2 Apr
T2: Tue 21 Apr – Fri 3 July
T3: Mon 20 Jul – Fri 25 Sept
T4: Mon 12 Oct – Thu 17 Dec
Voluntary School
Contributions
Kindy -Yr 7: $60 per
student per year
Pay Direct: BSB 066 157
Account: 009 00733
Ref: (Use Student first initial
& full surname)
Apply now for Kindy 2016
(Children born between 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Thanks to Mrs Vardy and our Year 6 Councillors for organising last week’s Anzac Ceremony.
As usual our students had learnt a lot about the Anzacs in class and were very respectful.
They reflected on the sacrifices of all those who have served in wars then and since, with the
reverence they so deserve.
Next Tuesday is our Jogathon and we hope you will continue to support this annual
fundraising event for our P&C. Please look for the information under the P&C in this
newsletter.
In Week 4 it will be Naplan assessment time again and for this year, it will only involve our
Year 3 and Year 5 students. Naplan is an important assessment of Literacy and Numeracy as
we use the results to confirm our own judgements of student progress in these essential
areas of learning. It is not a stressful time for students as they are used to being assessed all
the time as a part of the teaching and learning process. Please try not to get caught up in the
media hype about this event as it only serves to cause unnecessary stress to our children.
P & C INFORMATION
P&C Calendar
Tue 5 May – Jogathon
Fri 8 May – Mother’s Day Stall
Fri 29 May – Pizza Day
Sat 31 Oct – School Fete
P&C Meetings
Tue 5 May – 7.30pm, school
staffroom
Uniform Shop
Wednesdays 8.15 – 9.15am
Wednesday Lunches
Order via
www.flexischools.com.au
Once again we have been in the media for our focus on Mindfulness which is a part of our
Health program. We teach our students how to take a few moments to clear their minds
and just focus on relaxing and recharging. The Sunday Times had an article last week, and
yesterday Channel 7 came in to talk to our school psychologist, Ms Jane Lindesay about the
program. In a week or so, Channel 7 will have a segment on how Western Australians relax.
We describe the program as giving our students the opportunity to take a few moments to
de-clutter their minds so that they can refocus with increased clarity on what they need to
do next – rather like a refresh on the computer! Our students have told us that this is what
it does for them and our staff who also practice the simple process, have given similar
feedback. So keep an eye out for the program.
Our School Board met late last term to review the Business Plan and discuss and review our
behaviour management processes. It is important that parents know who the Board
members are and what they contribute to our school, so once again I have included an
updated thumbnail sketch of our current Board. Please have a read as these people support
our school and review our data and monitor our progress. They are a very valuable resource
in our school and they help to ensure that our school is a great school.
School Banking for Students
Fridays 8.15 – 8.45am
Education Security
If you notice suspicious
behaviour on our school
site please call:
1800 177 777 or
9264 4632
Assembly Room 11
Anne Fraser
Assembly Year x Room x
Carine Primary School Board Members
Claudia Renner – I have been the Board Chair at Carine PS since the Board’s inception in 2012.
My career spans many years as an
educator in city and country schools teaching all year levels K - 7 and working with school staff as an ICT Network Manager and e-Learning
Coordinator. My interest in school improvement led me to develop literacy programs that were highly regarded and featured at ALEA
conferences. I attained Level Three Classroom Teacher status in 2000 and went on to hold multiple portfolios that have included TAGs
Coordinator, School Marketing Project Officer and Service Area Curriculum Consultant in Literacy for the Department of Education. In
recent years I have held positions for a range of other government departments in areas of procurement, contract management and project
management. I have two Masters Degrees in Business and Research and have a passion to improve workplace outcomes. Currently I am the Principal of
Pingrup Primary School.
Simone Jackson - I’m a mum with two girls at Carine Primary School, ages 9 and 12, and a boy at Carine High School, aged 14.
My
first child began at Carine Primary in 2005. I’m enjoying being active in the School Board which involves listening to what’s being planned by
the Principal and her team and to then to give feedback, ideas and input from a parent’s perspective. I have a Bachelor of Pharmacy and
have been a manager and partner/owner of a Pharmacy and Newsagency business in Kalamunda with 30 staff members since 1993. I have
experience in retail and enjoy the marketing side of the business, including health and in-store promotions, gala events and developing an
online retail presence for my store.
Suzy Rea - I have two children in the school; Tom in Year 5 with Mrs Bezant and Amber in Year 2 with Mrs Phillips.
I am currently
studying a Diploma of Education secondary school majoring in science. I have served as an active member of School Board for the last 3
years which has given me an appreciation of the effort and commitment that goes into making our school so successful.
Mel Christiansen –
I am currently a writer of children’s fiction as well as a Learning and Development Consultant for training
provider Scope Vision. I completed a Bachelor of Psychology at UWA in 1995, acquiring solid grounding in the study of human behaviour and
cognition. Between the years 1997-1999, I travelled the world, engaging in opportunities that enhanced this understanding of people,
including a stint of tour leading in the Middle East.
In 1999, I began a career in IT, completing a Graduate Diploma in Computing from Curtin University in 2001. After working as a software
engineer for ten years, eight for Thales Australia on multi-million dollar software projects, in 2009 I joined the VET sector as a facilitator and
assessor for Scope Vision. I have worked for the last five years for Scope Vision, most recently in the role as writer and designer of learning material for training
and assessment, inclusivity, leadership, management and safety. In 2012, I achieved a Diploma of Training and Assessment.
I am now working on my second children’s fiction novel having completed my first earlier this year. I am involved in supporting my husband Brad who suffers
with the rare neurological disorder called Idiopathic Hypersomnia. I have two children at Carine Primary School, Chloe in Year 2 and Oliver in Year 5, as well as
two dogs (not at the school) Skye and Stanley.
I am an advocate of life-long learning and believe in providing opportunities for everyone to maximise their potential with open doors to come in all shapes and
sizes.
Tracy Smith – I have two young children in our school: - Ashley in Pre-Primary and James in Year 2, and this is my first year on the
Board. After graduating from Murdoch University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Law and Arts (English Literature), I commenced legal practice
in 1999. I have worked primarily in insurance litigation since admission as a solicitor in 2000 - aside from a stint in London in 2006/07,
which I spent drafting and reviewing contracts. I currently specialise in the areas of general liability, professional negligence and property
damage. I am a Senior Associate with Moray & Agnew Lawyers, working three days per week.
I am also the Secretary of the Carine Primary School P&C Association, a position which I took up when my children commenced at the school in 2014. I am the
Board's representative on the P&C and I inform the Board about the work of the P&C and vice versa.
Anne Fraser - As Principal and leader of our school, my educational background has seen me teach and lead in a number of schools
across the metropolitan and country areas of our state. After gaining a couple of educational degrees, I returned to complete my Masters
of Educational Management at UWA. I have a personal commitment to lifelong learning and engender that culture in my staff and in our
students. My personal philosophy is simply to do the best I can within the resources available to me, to ensure every student has the
opportunity to achieve a high quality education.
Our school’s shared vision is: “Quality teaching providing opportunities for growth in student achievement.” Together with the staff, I am
very committed to achieving our Vision as I believe education is the key to a successful life pathway. Being literate and numerate affects
all learning experiences and connects with how well we are able to manage everyday life situations all of the time. Education opens up a wealth of
opportunities and choices for our students so they can create their own successful futures. I also believe in explicitly teaching the Values for Australian
Schools. Values help define who we are and how we relate to others and very importantly, how we can all contribute positively to make our world a great
place to live. This year is our IPS review year and, together with the Board and my staff, I look forward to discussing our current Business Plan with the
reviewers and the extent to which we have achieved the targets therein. I also look forward to the constructive feedback the review process will provide as we
then begin our new strategic planning cycle, all the while ensuring that everything we do is focussed on providing the best opportunities for our students to
learn and grow.
Leanne Vardy - As a Deputy Principal, I bring to the School Board a strong contextual knowledge of the school community, having
been at Carine PS for a number of years as a class teacher, Deputy Principal and Acting Principal. One of my key responsibilities is with
Student Services, coordinating an early intervention team approach together with staff, parents, Departmental and outside agencies to
meet the needs of students at educational risk. As the Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) Coordinator, I liaise with the North Metro
Regional PEAC team to create opportunities for the most able students identified through regional assessments in Year 4 and
incorporating the Early Years Extension Program for Years 1 to 3. I have strengths in classroom management and curriculum and my
collaboration with colleagues and the school community reflects the school vision of “Quality teaching providing opportunities for growth
in student achievement.”
Susan Bezant - I have been at Carine for the last six years and I began my teaching career over twenty years ago.
I have taught in
country and city schools and through all year levels from Kindy through to Year 7. In addition, I worked in a Language Development Centre
where I was able to enrich my teaching skills and knowledge in the literacy area, an area I feel is critically important for all our students. I
have also held the role of Numeracy Curriculum Manager in the past. This enabled me to update the Maths Resources throughout the
school and to work with teachers to prioritise expenditure in such a way to make the biggest impact on student learning. I am also
interested in the effective integration of Learning Technologies into our school. Our increasing use of Smartboards, Laptops and iPads will
allow us to prepare more personalised and enriching learning experiences for our students.
I have previous and current experience as a School Board member and I enjoy working on a strategic level. This allows me to assist at the operational level to
translate these plans into classroom actions. Education and learning excite me and I strongly believe that all children have a right to a positive and good
education.
Leanne Carville - I have taught for many years in a range of schools from the Kimberley Region to a selection of schools in the
metropolitan area. At present my main areas of interest are Literacy and Numeracy and I have held specialist positions in Maths, Science,
Art and Physical Education. In the past I have also run individualised school-based literacy and numeracy intervention programs for
students who were below the required benchmarks. I know that Literacy and Numeracy affect all learning areas and that all of our
students need to acquire these important skills if they are to achieve success in their schooling, as well as in their lives well beyond school.
At present, I am the English coordinator and with the staff, I have worked to update our English Curriculum Resources so that all teachers
have access to the most proven and contemporary teaching resources. I liaise with the P&C to add to my budget and I am very grateful for
their support as it has helped us to purchase additional materials to benefit all our students. I am also involved in using portable learning technologies to
enhance the quality of curriculum delivery. I look forward to a continuing successful and rewarding career in a very good school within our public school
system.
FROM THE DEPUTY
Assessment of Year 4 Students for the Gifted and Talented Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) Program
The PEAC Program provides part-time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6.
PEAC offers a range of courses that provide the most able students with work which is intellectually challenging. All
students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program. Students who are
performing well at school are possible candidates for the program.
There are some students in Year 4 whose potential is not so easily recognised. There may be students who are
underachieving at school and there are some students who demonstrate certain skills and abilities more at home
than at school. Together, we can ensure that all students who have the potential for high academic performance are
identified.
Testing at Carine PS will occur on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2015. There will be two tests. The first test will
measure the student’s ability to recognise patterns and to predict with speed and accuracy. The second test will
measure each child’s ability to apply their knowledge and learning. The scores from the test will be used in the
selection of students for PEAC courses and extension programs during 2016 and 2017.
If you do not wish your child to be included in the PEAC assessment please notify the school in writing by Friday 8
May 2015.
Leanne Vardy
FROM THE LIBRARY
Thank you to all students who entered the ‘Name the Junior Corner’ competition run by the Library staff. We had a
lot of very interesting entries and had great difficulty choosing the winner.
Congratulations go to the following students:
Winner:
Oskar Saunders (Year 1)
Runner Up:
Jonice Ong (Year 6)
Most Interesting entry: Mitchell Lonnie (Year 5)
-
‘The Learner Lounge’
‘Bob’
One of our school parents, Mr David Read, has kindly offered to make the sign for us - his business is Burswood
Signarama. Our thanks in anticipation.
ADMINISTRATION
Carine Senior High School
OPEN DAY
Wednesday 20 May 9.00am to 11.30am
Presentation by the Principal and other key school personnel, view working classrooms during school
tour and enjoy a morning tea with school leadership and student representatives in the library.
All family members welcome to attend.
Please RSVP attendance to Marcia Shaw on 9243 9100 or [email protected]
by Friday 15 May
Apply now for Kindy 2016
(Children born between 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012)
Applications to enrol children entering Kindergarten in the 2016 school year are available from the School
Office or online at www.carineprimary.wa.edu.au under the ‘Our School’ tab (Application for Enrolment –
general). Please submit applications by the end of Term 2 - Friday 3 July 2015.
Pay your School VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS by Bank Transfer
Kindy to Year 6: $60 per student per year
Bank Transfer to:Carine Primary School – Voluntary Contributions
BSB:
066 157
Account No: 009 00733
Reference:
Child First Initial and Surname *
(eg. reference for Harry Potter would be HPotter)
* For 2 or more students, eg Harry, Peter and John Potter reference would be – H P J Potter.
The money assists in the education of each child and equates to $1.50 per week over the school attendance year.
Cash or cheque also accepted at the school Office. It would be most appreciated if payment could be made in
Term 1 to enable planning for the year. If you have any queries, please contact the Admin Office on 9447 4266.
Drive Safely in the School Zone
A REMINDER to parents and motorists to take extra care on the roads and to be vigilant in all
school zones where children are stepping out of cars and crossing roads.
Update your VISA status with the School
If your visa status has changed, please update your details with the school.
News from Your P&C
Tuesday 5 May at 7.30pm in the School staff room
All Welcome
JOGATHON 2015
Jogathon is coming – Tuesday 5 May at 1.50pm on the school oval – spectators welcome to attend!
The Jogathon is an annual P&C fundraising event. All monies raised will benefit the children at Carine Primary
School. Sponsorship forms have been sent home and need to be returned to the class teacher by the morning of the
Jogathon. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY UNTIL AFTER THE JOGATHON.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE EVENT:-
Raise sponsorship support using the form sent home with students, the form can also be downloaded from
the school web page under the P&C tab.
Sponsorship can be either: 1) straight $ donation
Or
2) an amount per completed lap (maximum of 20 laps)
Children must not go “door knocking” looking for sponsors.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT:-
After the event, the forms signed by the teacher, will be sent home. Please forward the money raised
and the form to school as soon as possible after the Jogathon.
Kashlie Mihovilovich – Coordinator
Mother‟s Day Gifts – Friday 8 May
The Mother’s Day gift stall will be on Friday 8 May.
A great selection of gifts for mum will be available priced from $2.00 to $6.00. All
students will be escorted to the undercover assembly area with their teachers to
purchase one gift.
If required, additional gifts can be purchased at recess.
Justine Wartzki – Coordinator
More information will be sent to parents via the buddy emails.
Jo Clarke - Coordinator
Support the P&C and Order your Entertainment™ Books and Entertainment™ Digital
Memberships before 5th May 2015 and you'll receive an extra $135 in Early Bird Offers!
Every Membership we sell raises $13 towards our fund-raising! The more Memberships we sell,
the more we raise – so please forward this email to your family and friends and thank you for your
support!
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Coordinator – Tracy Smith 0417 906 915 [email protected]
Carine Community Notice Board
- proposed
The P&C are looking to establish a “Carine Community Notice Board” to allow parents / families with businesses or
interested businesses to advertise to the Carine Primary School community. A donation of $25 would gain local businesses
access to the digital noticeboard which will be attached to the P&C link of the school website and an entry in the digital
brochure which will be sent electronically to every family in our school via the buddy rep emails. We are also looking into
producing a hard copy of the brochure which would be available at the school admin office (production of a hard copy
brochure will depend on the level of interest).
Interested businesses would just need to provide a business card which would then be scanned and included in the brochure.
For further details or to register your interest please contact Nicky Suckling at [email protected] or on
0414 261 272 by Friday 1 May.
Nicky Suckling - Coordinator
LUNCH ORDERS for Wednesdays
Orders must be placed and paid for online via Flexischools ( www.flexischools.com.au ) prior to 9am on
the Wednesday. There is a large choice of menu at reasonable prices and orders are distributed to
classrooms.
Natalie Sheridan – Coordinator – 0419 954 409
EASTER RAFFLE 2015
This year's Easter Raffle was a tremendous success. Congratulations to all the winners! A big thank
you to the parents for their generous donations, it meant we could have 2 prizes per classroom.
Y6 Graduation Committee
Uniform Shop
OPENING DAY: Wednesday 8.15 - 9.15am
(subject to availability of volunteers)
 Don’t wait for the Uniform Shop to open - the easiest way to order is to place your order form with
payment to the Admin Office at any time, and we will process and deliver items to your child’s class
within a day or two.
 The latest Uniform Order form is attached at the end of this newsletter and is also available on the
school website at http://carineprimary.wa.edu.au/pc/ , the Admin Office or on the door of the Uniform
Shop.
 We accept Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS (no fee) and Visa/Mastercard (1.8% fee) for your convenience.
If you can help in any capacity (even for a Term) in the Uniform Shop on a Wednesday,
we would be most appreciative. Please contact Mel on 0412 957 459
Melanie Bursey - Coordinator
COMMUNITY NEWS
Music and dance classes in various languages - age groups 0-7 years Whitford Family Centre Hillarys 0414 738 914,
www.lalelu-perth.com
Music Courses –Piano at International School of Music 9287 2207 www.ismwestcoast.com.au
Kidz „n Sport – After School Sport Programme - Carine Open Space, a great introduction to cricket, basketball &
teeball – contact Jarad 0422 515 543 www.kidznsport.com.au .
Kids Tennis – small squads, Glengarry Tennis Courts, Duncraig. John Fairchild’s Tennis Edge 0412 124 338
Kids sport – weekday and weekend classes available www.readysteadygokids.com.au 1300 766 892
Northside School of Music - offers after school hours music tuition for a variety of instruments for all ages and levels.
(08) 9246 7588 | [email protected] | www.northsidemusicschool.com.au | visit them on Facebook
Wise Women Wellness – Over 50s Belly dance, relaxed, fun fitness – Thursdays 12.30-1.30pm, Rachel 0405 918 435
TRANSPERTH - Get to grips
with public transport for
your chance to win
Public transport is a real solution to social and environmental issues caused by
our increasingly congested roads.
At Transperth we’re always looking for new ways to make travelling easier, safer
and more comfortable. Which is why we’ve developed our educational Get On
Board website. Through lesson plans linked to the Australian Curriculum, the
program will help your students get to grips with public transport.
There’s even a virtual game to play. Students can discover in a fun, interactive
way how to use public transport safely and responsibly, becoming part of the
next generation to catch public transport for a better, more sustainable Perth.
Explore the website and complete our quiz. Students have the chance to win a
$150 voucher of their choice and a $500 voucher for your school.
To enter, complete the quiz and send it to [email protected] by
Monday 1 June, 2015.
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