Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 1 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email EllenStirling.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Moral Purpose: ESPS will provide a safe, enriched learning and teaching environment driven by high expectations for success.

FFFFrom the rom the rom the rom the PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal A big thank you to the staff, parents and students of Ellen Stirling Primary School for making such a wonderful start to the 2018 academic year. I appreciate the effort of all our families as we collate their school gear and head into the new Business Plan for 2018. As you may be aware, the new direction for this plan includes ‘Explicit Direct Instruction’ for our Literacy and Numeracy lessons. This approach is research based and effective in mastering new skills as well as constantly reviewing learned skills to move from short term memory to long term memory. Your children will certainly reap the benefits of this approach across the school. Spelling Mastery is a program that is in every Year 3 to Year 6 class this year and as part of a successful program, the Spelling Mastery workbook for students is essential. Please ensure your child’s copy of this book has been paid for through the booklist or through the front office. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES FOR 2018

Please help the school provide world class education to your children by paying these contributions. The ESPS School Board has approved a voluntary contribution of $50 for each student enrolled. This money helps provide resources and materials for a variety of educational programs in your child’s class. A breakdown of all contributions and charges can be found on page two of this newsletter. We really need to push to increase our current collection rate of 30%. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Payment can be made through the front office. PARKING

Parking continues to be a problem in and around the school at busy drop off and pick up times. The safety of our students and their parents is a priority. The City of Swan would like to remind all parents to obey all parking signs and be patient and vigilant at all times. Please see pamphlet from the City of Swan. SCHOOL INFORMATION SHARING

Ellen Stirling Primary School continues to provide accurate and confidential information to all parents and caregivers through a number of different electronic avenues. These sources of information are:

Ellen Stirling School Website: http://ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au/ Ellen Stirling Primary School Newsletter: http://ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au/view-our-newsletter/ ESPS School App: http://ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au/school-communication-app/ School ‘Connect’ accounts.

EASTER BREAK

Ellen Stirling Primary School will be closed on Good Friday, 30 March, Easter Monday, 2 April and Easter Tuesday, 3 April 2018. Dr Dean Goldspink

PRINCIPAL

Defence Transition Mentor for ESPSDefence Transition Mentor for ESPSDefence Transition Mentor for ESPSDefence Transition Mentor for ESPS My name is Pam Lewis and I recently commenced the role of Defence Transition Mentor (DTM), handed over from Juanne Williams. I am based at Ellenbrook Secondary College but also support Arbor Grove PS, Ellen Stirling PS, and Malvern Springs PS. The DTM program is designed to facilitate the best possible educational, social, and emotional outcomes for Australian Defence Force (ADF) dependents. I am here to provide mentoring, assistance with a smooth transition into and out of school, positive support during parental absences for service reasons, and to focus on the provision of a practical and holistic school-based support network integrated into the classroom and school community. I personally understand being part of the ADF family as both my Grandfathers served in the Navy during WWII, my Father was in the SASR, and now my son is an Artillery Soldier in the Army. I myself have previously worked as an Intelligence Analyst for the WA Police in both Perth and Kalgoorlie, and as a Customs Officer at Perth International Airport. I am currently undertaking post graduate studies in a Graduate Certificate of Human Services with future plans of undertaking a Masters in Social Work. I am dedicated to supporting ADF members and their families, and am committed to our schools Student Services team. I can be contacted at ESC phone 9297 9700.

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Official Newsletter 7 February 2018 Webpage link: http://www.ellenstirlingps.wa.edu.au/

Edition 2

Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 2 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email EllenStirling.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Voluntary Contributions for 2018 are as follows:

Kindergarten to Year 6 – One Child – $50.00; Two Children – $100; Three Children – $150; Four or more Children – $150

� Personal Items – These can be purchased from any supplier

� Charges – Extra Cost Options. Additional cost items such as camps/incursions/excursions are estimated maximum costs. Payment will be requested during the school year when students participation and costs are confirmed.

� Please note that the level of Charges & Voluntary Contributions has been approved by the Ellen Stirling Primary School Board.

School Parking Parking restrictions are put in place near schools to protect children when they are either dropped off or picked up from school.

Parking signs Parking signs show if there are any parking restrictions in the area. You should always look for and read parking signs when parking your vehicle. If you do not comply with the parking signs you may be infringed. A ‘No Stopping’ sign will show you where vehicles are not permitted to stop for any length of time, unless avoiding a collision. Signs may also have day and time restrictions. This means the parking prohibitions apply only during the times and days shown. Stand vehicle facing the wrong way Parked vehicles must face the same way as the direction of the traffic flow and not facing oncoming traffic. Verge parking Verge parking within the City of Swan is generally regulated with signage. Where no signage is in place, the adjacent land owner/occupier should be approached for consent to park on the verge. Parking on median strips, traffic islands or roundabouts It is not acceptable to park a vehicle on a median strip, traffic island or roundabout. These controls divide traffic to make driving on busy roads safer. For additional details, please visit the City’s website www.swan.wa.gov.au or call the City of Swan on 9267 9267.

2018 Charges & Voluntary Contributions Years K – 6

Voluntary Contributions Kindergarten – Year 6 These contributions are important for the school as they

provide additional support for important school programs.

EXTRA CHARGES – Extra Cost Options

Estimated Maximum Cost

Curriculum Area Cost Item K PP 1 2 3 4 5 6

English $10.00 Excursions $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40

Mathematics $10.00 Incursions $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Science $5.00 Class Photographs $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Humanities and Social Sciences $5.00 Swimming Lessons $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65

Technology & Enterprise/Information Technology $5.00 Interschool Sport $10 $10 $20 $20

Physical Education $5.00 Choir $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10

Languages $5.00 Graduation Activities

$20

The Arts $5.00 Graduation Shirt $35

Camp $260

Total Payable (Kindergarten – Year 6) $50.00

Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 3 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email EllenStirling.PS@education.wa.edu.au

As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Ellen Stirling Primary School will be participating once again in an online survey for parents and students – Tell Them From Me (TTFM). The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students and community think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. The feedback also informs the review of the School Business Plan by the School Board. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve.

The surveys will be open soon and you will have the opportunity to give us some quality feedback. You will receive notifications once it opens, as well as reminders for the duration of the survey.

We look forward to hearing how you think we are going. Mrs Vickee Ashworth

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Scholastic Book ClubScholastic Book ClubScholastic Book ClubScholastic Book Club Orders for Issue 1 are due in by Monday, 19 February 2018. Please hand orders to class teacher or Front Office by this date.

To use the new online ordering facility visit scholastic.com.au/LOOP

When ordering please ensure that orders are enclosed in an envelope with correct amount of money, cheque or vouchers. Always ensure child’s name and room number are written on order form.

Mrs Sharmain Belajich BOOK CLUB COORDINATOR

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Welcome back everyone for 2018! The new Physical Education (PE) Team of Ms Wass, Miss Janmaat and Mrs Bassett are excited for an action packed sporting year ahead and we can't wait to get started! It has been a great first week with the students coming prepared for PE. We hit the ground running this term with our juniors doing fundamental movement skills and yoga, whilst our seniors are learning about Tennis. Years 3 – 6 students will be taking part in swimming lessons later this term before selected seniors get to take part in the EISA Summer Sports Carnival!

FITNESS CLUB

Fitness Club is back again for 2018. Notes have gone home to Year 3 – 6 students earlier this week. At ESPS we have a strong history of our students engaging in before and after school sports programs and we look forward to a bumper turnout for our first session this Thursday, 8 February. Who knows what Mrs Hayden has in store for our first fitness challenge tomorrow morning!

Ms Wass, Miss Janmaat and Mrs Bassett PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEAM

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Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 4 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email EllenStirling.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Dear Families in our community at Ellen Stirling Primary School, we would like to thank you for the continuous support and welcome you to another great year with Camp Australia. I would firstly like to introduce myself. My name is Rhiannon Smith; I have been working with Camp Australia since August 2017; I am married with two beautiful children and have lived in Ellenbrook for over ten years. I enjoy family time, cricket and AFL. I have completed my Certificate IV in Education Support, Certificate IV in Community Services and will be working towards my Diploma in OSHC to further my knowledge. I have a passion to help children strive for achievements in a positive nurturing environment. Camp Australia Ellen Stirling Primary School OSHC team

Rhiannon Smith Sheree Scantlebury Ellie O’Connell Phoebe Humphry Please don’t hesitate to share feedback with us, feedback helps us all improve. We will have a feedback/suggestion book available for all parents and the community to write in throughout the year.

Camp Australia Ellen Stirling Primary school OSHC contact Details Email waellenstirling@oshccampaustralia.com.au Phone: 0429 535 327

Important Information As it is a new year we are required to have new enrolments printed out and signed by all parents that their children that are attending the service. Please bring the following:

� Immunisation records – copy � Medicare card details � Private health- fund and membership number � Any court orders – copy � Medical management plans – anaphylaxis, asthma, allergies, ADHD, behavioural needs, these need to be given immediately to ensure all children’s needs are met. Forms do require a photo and some require a doctor’s signature. � Wide brim hat is preferred � Closed In shoes

How Do I Register?

Registration is simple and hassle free! To register visit www.campaustralia.com.au

Welcome to 2018 and we hope everyone has an amazing year. Rhiannon Smith, Coordinator and the team at Camp Australia Ellen Stirling Primary OSHC

AT CAMP AUSTRALIA, WE UNDERSTAND FLEXIBLE BOOKING OPTIONS – NOW AVAILABLE

How busy life can be, and we heard you when you said you needed more flexibility to help with the ups and downs of everyday life. To support parents, we

have introduced new Flexible Booking Options which allow parents more flexibility and choice over bookings.

When developing these options, we thought about how all parents using Outside School Hours Care have different needs – so we have created three custom

membership options designed to meet the needs of:

� Parents with a predictable, regular schedule who are looking to reduce costs;

� Parents who want peace of mind that they can make changes when they need to;

� Parents who are happy with their current arrangement may receive no changes

In addition to new membership options, we have introduced a new Casual booking option through the Flex-e-Care (e-card), where you can pre-purchase ten

Casual sessions at a discounted Casual rate, make bookings up to 2 hours prior to session throughout the term.

How Do I Find Out More About Camp Australia’s Flexible Booking Options?

For more information about how these new Flexible Booking Options can benefit you, please visit www.campaustralia.com.au/flexibility, or come and chat to

the OSHC team.

We are so excited to launch these new booking options at your school – hope to see you in service soon!

THE CAMP AUSTRALIA TEAM

Ellen Stirling Primary School Phone 6296 7155 Fax 6296 7562 Page 5 23 Strathmore Parkway Ellenbrook Email EllenStirling.PS@education.wa.edu.au

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