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Phone 9757 2666 Fax 9757 2863

[email protected] www.mriverps.wa.edu.au

CHALK DUST CHATTER 11th December 2018 Newsletter issue: 19

This last week has been jam packed with end of

year concerts, award ceremonies and many other

special events. It is such a busy and fun time of the

year and an opportunity to reward and showcase

the amazing talent of our school community.

Pictured here are our lovely Pre-Primary students who had their

concert yesterday. They filled the undercover area with Christmas joy

and brought huge smiles to the faces of all those who watched on.

Parents were invited back to the classrooms to enjoy class

celebrations, and share in a delicious christmas morning tea with

their families.

Students resume Monday 4th

February 2019


Room 1 Amber Roberts Room 1 Ruby Fossilo Room 1 Cailean Lewis Room 1 Chelsea Roddy Room 2 Mitchell Harper Room 5 Jack McSorley Room 5 Striling Wolfe-Kermode Room 6 Jenna Keen Room 7 Gráinne Hately Room 8 Arlo Mahon Room 9 Flynn Smith Room 10 Ruby Paltridge Room 11 Patrick Lord Room 12 Meah Taylor Room 12 Spencer Elton

Room 14 Zane McCalmont Room 16 Dyllan Drake-Brockman Room 22 Miles Goldstone Room 22 Charlie Joyce Room 23 Arlo Mann Room T4 Kai Ensley Room T4 Murphy Harper Room T5 Tilly Donegan Room T6 Niklas Campbell Room T6 Poet Websdane-Brown Room T6 Ash Lewis Room T6 Saffi Harris Room T7 Mason Allen Newton Room T8 Hayden Reid Room T8 Ryder Moore

Room T8 Lola Stanford-Stone Room T10 Isobella Coffey Room T12 Curren Donovan Room T13 Max Utting Room T14 Matilda Lee

Bee Bop A Lula Award Year 1—Room 9

Year 1—Room 8

Year 2—Room 16

Year 2/3—Room T6

IMMS award Kai de la Mare

Ethan Wenman

Merit Certificates

Lost Property

We have a number of jumpers and hats that have been left around the school over the past month that are waiting to be collected from our lost property boxes. Please check the boxes before the end of the year as they will be emptied before the commencement of 2019 with unwanted items being recycled.

Concerts and Ceremonies Thank you to everybody who came along to our end of year celebrations. We are very proud to showcase the talents and the achievements of students at the end of the year. Students and staff worked tirelessly to provided polished performances for you and we appreciate you support and feedback from these events. Congratulations to all of our students on excellent performances.

Class Lists 2019

Class lists will be displayed on the veranda on the southern side of the office building from around 2pm on Friday 1st February. Class lists will also be displayed on classroom doors at the commencement of 2019. You don’t need to check classes prior to school commencing on Monday 4th February but are welcome to do so if you like. Please do not copy or distribute class lists to respect the privacy of our families. We spend a significant amount of time working out class placements with teachers. We ask that you do not request to have students moved between classes as THIS CANNOT BE ACCOMODATED.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

From everybody at Margaret River Primary School we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and an enjoyable holiday season. Travel safely, take care of each other and we look forward to seeing your smiling faces back at school again in February. Thank you to our whole school community for the interest, care and commitment that you invest in our school. Best wishes to all you.

Aaron Thomas, Principal

Wishing all our families and their loved ones a fabulous Festive Season.


Our year 6 students recently celebrated the end of their

primary school years at their Graduation Party held at the

Football Club. Thankyou to the amazing group of parents,

particularly Mrs Fran Bancroft, who organised a jam packed

night of fun, including disco lights, party food, dancing and

games. It was a perfect way to end a great year.

A massive thank you to all our

wonderful volunteers whose support

makes so many programs possible

at our school! Recently we hosted a

morning tea to show our gratitude to

our volunteers, who were than treated

to a special musical performance by

our talented IMSS students.

Congratulations to our school bands and their amazing band coaches who put on a spectacular night of entertainment when they played recently at the ‘Rock the Tavern” event. It was a fabulous night of toe tapping entertainment with a great amount raised to go towards our music program. Thank you to the awesome hosts, the Settler’s Tavern team, who always support us so generously, all the parents who helped transport gear, the band coaches and of course our fabulous Music Specialist Helen Collis.


DUX Will Dallimore YOUNG WRITERS Ruby Worsley

CITIZENSHIP Annabel Bancroft WOODSIDE SCIENCE Sofia Papageorge

CITIZENSHIP Tom Utting WOODSIDE SCIENCE Jase Bradshaw

ART AWARD Lochlan Thompson SPORTS AWARD Harry Otto

LANGUAGES AWARD Bronte Simpson MUSIC & DIGITAL

TECHNOLOGY Evan Favazzo

JENNY SANDERSON Meg Barling MUSIC & CREATIVITY Mia Dunkling

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Felix Shilkin

BRIGHT FUTURE BURSARY ROSEANNE PODMORE

ALL ROUND EXCELLENCE

HIGH ACADEMIC

ACHIEVEMENT

Lucius Hollitt Joshua Yates Chloe Ransley

Ned Mas Bronte Simpson Jake O’Connell

Sara Clarke Tiki Goodall Daniel Hughes

Harry Otto Ben Lochore Will Dallimore

Holly Smith Emily Bower Felix Shilkin

IMPROVEMENT AWARD ENCOURAGEMENT QUIET ACHIEVER EFFORT

Asher Muir West Jones Oceana Noonan Miela Kaweroa

Meg Barling Ethan Wenman Baylee Thompson Oliver Horak

Daniel Mottershead Mitchell Griffiths Sajer Yurisich Ruby Worsley

Willow Hines Annabel Bancroft Eden Schaafsma Oscar Dombroski

Ebony Keen Aria Reihana Millie Bailey Ethan Hardie

YEAR FOUR ART Dusty Oates YEAR FIVE ART Sequoia Hately

YEAR FOUR MUSIC Evette Davey YEAR FIVE MUSIC Charlie Lizee

YEAR FOUR PHYSED Sam Joyce YEAR FIVE PHYSED Taylor Smith

YEAR FOUR DIGITAL

TECHNOLOGY

Maya Wostear YEAR FIVE DIGITAL

TECHNOLOGY

Jaxon Hermon

MIDDLE CELL LANGUAGES

Caitlin Young WELL DONE EVERYONE!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2018 AWARD RECIPIENTS


YEAR 4 KITCHEN YEAR 4 GARDEN

Matilda Thomson Elora Pizinias

YEAR 5 KITCHEN YEAR 5 GARDEN

River Hately Tom Guja

YEAR 5 AWARDS

EXCELLENCE

Culann Murray

Olivia Clemson

Sequoia Hately

Xavier Thomas

IMPROVEMENT

Kavith Thuiyandi

Archer Wallace-Cook

Renison Belbin

Oliver van den Bergh

EFFORT

Gigi Fogg

Taylor Smith

Finn Callaghan

Willow Dunn

YEAR 4 AWARDS

EXCELLENCE

Amelia Otto

Caspian Ensor

William Young

Ruby Robb

IMPROVEMENT

Zoe Jennings

Maia Reihana

Tulip Laffar

EFFORT

Taj Prendergast

Flynn Howarth

Arnika Dale

Ruby Almera

YEAR 3 AWARDS

EFFORT

Fearne Twyman

Lucy Skivinis

Sebastien Urquart

Elise Voigt-Jackman

Max Mas

Zakai Madaffari-Rowsell

Ayla Jarrett

Ivy Partington-Smith

Nicholas Temby

Ava Callaghan

Grant Forrest

Sascha Richards

Freya Campbell

Harvey McGovern

Stella Byrne

Amber Garrett

India Pateman

YEAR 2 AWARDS

EFFORT

Betsy Englert

Shilah Bruce

Vrit Patel

Holly Mitchell

Jai Baker

Mia Ashworth

Campbell Murphy

Rana Rost

Rose Tiedgen

Amarli Knapinski

Hugh Campbell

Ryedelle Bobis

Reef Parker

Lela Woods

JUNIOR CELL LANGUAGES

Lucy Kollman

IMPROVEMENT

Melanie Anderson

YEAR ONE EFFORT AWARDS

Flynn Woods Grace Hastings Harper Belbin Angus Todter

Ben Evans Imelda Ensor Grace Twine Jake Crimble-Hall

Tully Evans Ella Harvey Kaahu Reihana Saraiya Traianos

Catto Hackett Polly Castle Zachary Bain

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

MUSIC Harper Belbin Emillie Bowden Lucy Kollman

ART Molly Morrell Cloey Bayliss Lincoln Smith

PHYSED Hayden Reid Lily Smith Thomas Joyce

DIGITAL

TECHNOLOGY Che Eggleston Ava Cahill Will Teasdale


Available at the canteen during recess and

lunch until sold out

BANANA SMOOTHIE

STRAWBERRY & CREAM

MINTY WATERMELON

$2.00

RAFFLE WINNERS Bushtucker Tour—Rob Gherardi

Home Hardware voucher—Cate Worsley Secateurs – Karen James

Lazarus Plum tee—Nancy Tost Lazarus voucher— Meg Middleton

Plant hanger—Rosie Campbell Leuca Creek waterlilies—Karen James

Bunnings voucher—Trinity No Frills Fertilisers—Tracy

Stephanie Alexander cook book—Jan France Stephanie Alexander cook book—Bethanie Belia

Lloyd’s dish—Lil Rochford Avocado pack—Tilly

Berry Farm voucher—Jackie Bettanay’s nougat—Jan France

Paddock2Produce—Bev Saunders Lazy Susan voucher—Tilly

All prize winners have been notified

WOW - what a fabulous success our Stephanie

Alexander Kitchen Garden Open day was! Blessed

with a beautiful sunny day, students, parents and

community members joined together to create a

fabulous atmosphere as they toured the garden,

purchased plants and produce and enjoyed cakes,

cookies and delicious real fruit icy poles. A huge

thanks to all of those who so generously

contributed to our amazing raffles, helped with

the set up, baked goods and made purchases.

Special thanks to our amazing SAKG Team—Geoff

McLeod, Terri Sharpe and Sarah Goodwin who

worked so tirelessly, raising over $4000.


Student Health and Wellbeing MRPS Code of Conduct incorporates six core values:

Cooperation, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Honesty and Respect

Respect -At Margaret River Primary School, one of our core values is Respect which is just another way to say I value and

care for you and to admire someone for his or her good qualities or achievements.

You should remember the golden rule “treat everyone as you want them to treat you because what goes around comes

around.”

You show respect to others when you listen quietly, keep unkind thoughts to yourself, speak kindly to others, willingly

share and by use simple courtesies like please and thank you.

Remember, that we should fear no one, but respect everyone.”

SDERA

School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) is a combined venture with the shared vision of providing “A safer and

healthy population of young people”.

Throughout the year there have been many articles towards assisting our children to develop skills in self-management,

self-awareness, social management and social awareness, to contribute to the development of positive, healthy

attitudes and behaviours in our children.

Resilience education gives children the opportunity to develop a range of social and emotional skills that can influence

the way they make responsible choices and decisions in an array of situations. This has the potential to enhance the

quality of their lives.

As this is the last article for the year I hope you all have a fun and safe Christmas, and remember, Santa is always

watching for who is being naughty and who is being nice!

Alcohol

As it is Christmas time and the Australian culture is about having a great time, it can also involve alcohol. While illicit

drugs are more likely to receive media coverage in Australia, alcohol is still the country’s most widely used drug. Alcohol

kills approximately 6ooo Australians per year, that’s one person every 90 minutes.

It is encouraged to discuss facts about alcohol with your children, its long- and short-term effects and consequences, its

physical effects and why it is especially dangerous for growing bodies. Encourage your children to ask questions. We

want to teach our children how to cope socially and emotionally and develop strategies to resist peer influences and

internal pressure to engage in hazardous use of alcohol. By delaying your child’s alcohol use and encouraging a negative

attitude toward “binge” drinking, you can protect your child from the likelihood of alcohol use problems.

The role of parents is essential as a support to a young person’s evolving social and emotional growth. Where young

people have an opportunity to open up a dialogue with supportive parents they can then be reassured, guided and

informed which can make a significant difference. Providing a supportive environment where issues of concern can be

discussed fosters resilience, can help young people make the choice not to use drugs, and can reduce the risk of a

problem arising. Establishing a pattern of open discussion also reassures young people that you will be there for them

even if they do end up in difficult situations.

By being active and drinking responsibly, parents can teach their kids important lessons early on.

Alcohol and Drug Support Service Phone: (08) 9442 5000 Country callers: 1800 198 024

Email: [email protected]

Alcohol and Drug Foundation www.adf.org.au

Thank you for playing a vital role in your child’s health and drug education.

For more information visit www.sdera .wa.edu.au


ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY STAGES 1 – 15

(Swim & Survive Program and Rescue Awards) MONDAY- THURSDAY AFTERNOON/ SATURDAY MORNING) JUNIOR LIFE GUARD- SWIMMING FOR FITNESS- TUE-THUR / STG 6 + [7.30-8am] WED- FRI/ STG 10 + [7-8am] SPECIALISED PARENT & CHILD CLASSES / 2 – 3.5YR OLD TUESDAY- SATURDAY MORNINGS. INFANT AQUATICS (FROM 6 MONTHS) TUESDAY- THURSDAY MORNINGS ACCESS AND INCLUSION/ ONE CHILD ONLY TUESDAY - FRIDAY INDEPENDENT CLASSES FROM 2.5 YRS-/ 2- 4 CHILDREN PER CLASS TUESDAY- FRIDAY

Classes held at the Margaret River Aquatic Centre

For bookings or enquiries

CONTACT Roberta Williams 0429 651 450

EMAIL [email protected]

Web www.aquaticacademymargaretriver.com.au

Rapids Landing Dental Clinic—Holiday Hours

Rapids Landing Dental Therapy Centre (located at Rapids Landing Primary School, 42 Tonkin Blvd Margret River)

will be closed during the Dec & Jan school holiday period from Thursday 20th December 2018 and will re-open on

Tuesday 29th January 2019 at 8am. In the event of an emergency between 8am to 4pm on 20th December to 21st

December please call 0409935793. For an emergency between 8am-4pm on Monday 24th December please call

0436677929. Should an emergency arise after clinic hours or during a public holiday please contact the emergen-

cy service on 1800 098 818, your local practitioner, or the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia on 6457 4400.

If you need to contact this clinic and it is not an emergency please email rapidslanding-

[email protected] or leave a message on the answering machine by calling 9757 8211 and we will

return your enquiry when we return from holidays.

UNIFORM SHOP DATES 2019

Thursday 31st January Friday 1st February 9.30am—2.30 pm

Monday 4th February 8.30am—11.15am

School term opening hours resume Tuesday & Thursday 8.30am—11.15am

Phone 9270 4688

LOST PROPERTY All lost property that was labelled has been returned

to students class rooms . All unnamed school uniform

items are currently at the front office until Thursday

when they will be washed and placed in our 2nd hand

boxes for next year. If you are missing an item, please

check in and collect it

before Thursday.

We would appreciate

if all uniform items

were clearly labelled

for the start of 2019.

Thank you.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.aquaticacademymargaretriver.com.au



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