92 Second Ave, Mount Lawley WA 6050 T: (08) 9370 2170 F: (08) 9370 5160 E: MountLawley.PS@education.wa.edu.au App: Mt Lawley Primary School

Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Community Members,

Firstly, a most sincere thank you to everyone in our school community who have been so supportive of the play after school ending at 3.45pm. I can’t begin to tell you the difference it has made to staff to assist them with their preparation for the following day, as well as the quiet time to write reports. Thank you to all those parents and students who have also stayed within the court areas after 3.45pm when participating in after school sport such as basketball and netball. We are all very grateful and feel this is only just one of the many examples where we have parents as partners in our school community. You may have heard in the media that some schools experienced a few glitches with NAPLAN online when it commenced yesterday, particularly in the Eastern states. We are very pleased to say that our systems are working well and the students and teachers are very calm and working with NAPLAN online. Although there have been only a couple of moments when connectivity has been lost, the teachers are using the “troubleshooting” information provided by SCSA to reconnect students and our students in turn, have all shown the Habit of Mind of persistence. I’d like to particularly acknowledge the work of Deputy Principal, Grace Adam. It is through her excellent preparation in the lead up to NAPLAN, the work behind the scenes to get the infrastructure running smoothly and her upskilling the teachers and students in navigating the system that has been the key to our success with the new online system. Also to our Year 3 and Year 5 teachers, great start this week! While we’re expressing our thanks, I would also like to sincerely thank Ms Sandy Collins for organizing the “World of Maths” incursion for all of our students in P-6. The students, staff and parent volunteers engaged in some really tricky math challenges and it was great to see the presenter, Mike Matthews acknowledge our students with their “practice makes progress” mindset and persistence when it came to problem solving. This aligns well with the extensive work all teachers have been doing with students regarding critical thinking and developing problem solving skills. We are always pleased to have outside providers recognize our students as having a growth mindset and being well mannered and engaged in the learning experiences. This Friday is “Walk to School Safely Day”. This is a national initiative to encourage students, parents and family members to walk to school. We hope to see lots of families take up the challenge and engage in the health benefits, and reduce the level of traffic congestion around our school by walking together and enjoying some family time before the day begins.

Dates for the diary 17 May Interschool Sport - Away 17 May Assembly Year 4, Room 16

20 May NAPLAN continues (Years 3 and 5) 21 May School Photos (Kindy)

22 May Night of Eminence 5:30pm – 7pm 24 May Interschool Sport – Home

Edition 7, Week 3, 15 May 2019

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within the community and for every child to be empowered and reach their full potential.

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A reminder our School Board meets next Thursday 23 May at 5.30pm in the staff room. You are always more than welcome to come and observe our meetings and see the wonderful work the Board undertake as they oversee the governance of the school. The P&C also meets after the Board at 7.30pm and this is a great way to meet families and hear about the ways in which the school is being supported through the excellent fundraising efforts. As the weather starts to cool down, it is the season for coughs, colds and flus. We urge you to keep sick children at home, even if they really want to come to school! We love their enthusiasm but we don’t love their germs. Our teachers are certainly susceptible to this and then need to take time away from their class when they get sick which ultimately impacts on all the children. We also have some students here with lower immune systems than others and as we know the adverse impact colds and flus can have, it is better for our whole school community to keep your sick child at home. I hope you are all feeling the positivity around our school community. I have spoken with lots of parents who have great news to share with us about how their child is going at school and our staff who continue to work hard and engage students with their learning. As always, if you are finding that your school experience isn’t so positive or you ever have any queries, concerns or ideas – please feel free to come and see me. I am always keen to improve our school every day and your genuine feedback helps me to do this. I appreciate the openness that our community has in sharing different points of view and encourage you to be a part of these ongoing conversations. See you in the playground.

~Ms Cavelle Monck, Principal

Honour Board

Protective Behaviours

As part of our Health and Physical Education program this term we will be teaching “Protective Behaviours: Establishing skills for life” from Kindy to Year 6. This program promotes living skills and personal safety. The aim is to strengthen the resilience of children as they grow and develop. This program will be taught in classrooms with the classroom teacher who knows the students best. The program follows two main themes:

1. We all have the right to feel safe at all times

2. We can talk with someone about anything no matter what

The program works sequentially from K-6 and each year builds on the developmental skills of students. The program is part of the curriculum that is based on a skills-based philosophy where these skills can be taught as stand-alone topics or integrated throughout other curriculum areas. Students will work on the following concepts:

Honour Board

The following students were awarded Honour Certificates at the Friday 10 May assembly. Congratulations to all recipients and a special acknowledgment to Year 1 Room 13 for their class item.

NEXT ASSEMBLY Our next assembly will be held on Friday 17 May

by Year 4, Room 16. All welcome to attend.

PP PP PP PP Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 3

Spencer Emery Zoe Gambitta Jasmine Greene Archer Olow Lorinda Bowman Elektra Louw Willis Millman Linda Hernandez Mendez Harlow Koerting Carla O’Connor Saskia Smith Henry Moran Aidan Jakupovic Kenzie Mahmoud Ella Dix Jamila Baljic Lily Ng

Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 5 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6 Year 6

Taylor Rhodes Sithiji Samarakoon Julia Ayliffe Lawley Scott Yasmeen Abdrabou Ryan Baker Sabrina De Carolis Jessica Leoni-Arnott Vivienne Thompson Charlotte Overton Rosie Kitching Anna Kokkinaki Edoardo Rachetti Sam Yousefian David Williams

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Feelings

Early Warning Signs

Safety Continuum and problem solving

Secrets

Networks

Persistence

Body ownership – Public and Private

Personal Space

Assertiveness Students will explore: Helpful and positive thinking – understanding links between thoughts/feelings/behaviour. Understanding emotions – being aware of a range of feelings, regulating their own emotions and reading others’ emotions. Resourcefulness – problem predicting and problem solving, decision making, goal setting and persistence. Self-understanding – knowing their own values and how to stand up for them and self-reflection. Teaching protective Behaviours promotes the development of the necessary life skills to predict, assess and act in both safe and unsafe situations. Enhancing safety and minimising harm is the focus of teaching Protective Behaviours. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they are learning in class and speak with your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

Student Services

The student services team work together to look at individual students and decide on the best pathway to assist that student to have the best outcomes academically, socially or emotionally. Sandra Martin, Learning Support Coordinator, oversees the referral of students from teachers and parents. For a child to be seen formally by student services, parent consent must be given. Students are discussed by the team and ‘triaged’ to determine what service will suit them best. Sheldyn Garnaut, Educational Psychologist, attends to students who are at educational risk and works with teachers, parents and the students to put in place plans that will assist the student in the classroom. She also works with teachers to implement strategies that may benefit the student. Dom Casci, School Chaplain, meets with students who may want to talk about issues that are concerning them. She is a listening ear for students facing trauma in their family and for parents who want to talk through any concerns. Dom is trained to facilitate whole class and group programs in friendship and grief. Although she comes under the umbrella of YouthCARE, there is no religious content when Dom deals with students. The student services team therefore, offer a holistic approach in the way we address the needs of all our students which allows teachers to ensure students are feeling safe and secure at school. Ultimately this means students have a better chance of achieving in the classroom. Students require a new referral each year to access the student service team.

Night of Eminence

On Wednesday May 22 (Week 4), the Extension students will be sharing a Night of Eminence with the school community from 5.30pm-7pm in the undercover area. The community is invited to come and take a look at over 50 stalls sharing information about a range of eminent people who have made interesting and incredible contributions to the world. The students have spent ten weeks researching and learning about an eminent person of their choice and they are very keen to share what they have learned with you. It would be lovely to see the whole community come and support the learning of the students and we look forward to seeing you there!

Dogs

A reminder that dogs are not allowed on the school site, whether they are on a leash or not and regardless of size. This week some of our junior primary students walked through dog poo in the playground, which was distressing for them and impacted on their school day. Under the Education Act dogs are not allowed on site unless they are a therapy or assistance dog.

Traffic Management Committee News

The Traffic Management Committee (TMC) would like to thank everyone who participated in the traffic survey last year and attended the TMC workshop in Term 1 this year. The survey indicated that 74% of the school community respondents had experienced unsafe or negative road behaviours and this was reiterated in the workshop. One of the prominent themes that derived from both forums was “education” to the school community, on such topics as; how to use “Kiss N Drive,” parking, and child and community safety.

92 Second Ave, Mount Lawley WA 6050 T: (08) 9370 2170 F: (08) 9370 5160 E: MountLawley.PS@education.wa.edu.au App: Mt Lawley Primary School

Please refer to the adjacent photo for how to use Kiss N Drive. Please read and pass on to all family members/care givers utilising this service and please remember to follow the road rules and parking signs. No one is to park in the no standing zone in front of the Centenary Gates on Third Avenue. The TMC will continue to provide information to the school community through the MLPS fortnightly newsletter. If there are any traffic issues/ community promotion you would like us to pass onto the committee, then please contact Neil, Sharnie, John and Dan via the P&C email address, MLPSPC@outlook.com .

In the words of King Julian, “I like to move it, move it” in Kiss n Drive 👍😎

Term 2 Fundraiser Appeal – Student Leadership

Socks in The City Appeal Winter Socks for The Homeless in Perth

Millions of homeless people suffer from trench foot, a disease that is caused from cold, wet and dirty conditions. Trench foot could be prevented if the homeless got socks as socks would keep the feet warm and dry. Mount Lawley Primary school is going to host their first Socks In The City Fundraiser! During Weeks 3 to 7, baskets will be placed in the front office for donations. Socks must be clean and preferably dark coloured (e.g. black, brown etc.). There are 3 simple steps to help change someone’s life:

Step 1: Look through your sock drawer to see if there are any new or unworn socks. Take them to school and put them in the basket. Step 2: Buy a warm pair of socks and place them in the basket marked “We Want Socks!” – Term 2 Appeal Step 3: Encourage your friends, family and neighbours to do the same!

Thank you for your assistance, Ashley, Prezley, Mili and David Student Leaders

Chess Club Update

Congratulations to the MLPS chess players who attended the WA School Chess League North Zone Qualifier on Sunday 12 May at North Woodvale Primary School. MLPS comfortably won the event with 19.5 points ahead of Carmel Primary School with 12 points. MLPS has now qualified for the State Finals to be held later in the year (date TBA). MLPS had eight participants out of the overall competition of 20 players, placings were as follows (seven rounds):

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2nd Iker Hernandez (5.5 points) 3rd Ethan Richards (5.5 points) 5th Joshua Saragih (4.5 points) 10th Martin Saragih (4 points) 12th Jamie Richards (3 points) 13th Brett Thompson (3 points) 14th Huw Richards (3 points) 16th Jonathan Chu (2.5 points) (players on equal points were placed by payoffs or countback) The MLPS players should be congratulated on their excellent sportsmanship and for supporting each other throughout the tournament.

MLPS Players were presented their awards by CAWA President Mr Alan Wolstencroft Full results are available on https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/ku/events/wa-scl-2019-north-zone/pairings All MLPS students are invited to register and play at the School Chess League West Zone Qualifier on Sunday 12 May at Nedlands Primary School, details via link below: https://sites.google.com/view/2019-wa-school-chess-league/zone-events/west-zone?authuser=0 Michael Richards Jim Richards

L’Angolo d’Italia (The Italian Corner)

Buongiorno a tutti and welcome back to the Italian Corner. Already this term there have had some amazing things happening within our school, local community and Australia wide that different students have been involved with at various levels. Firstly, thank you to all those students from years 3 – 6 who put entries forward to be part of the 2019 Italian Festival Schools Competition being run by ITALO (Italo-Australian Welfare & Cultural Centre). This was a voluntary competition as students needed to complete their entry over the school holiday break. Each year level had a different entry requirement based around the theme of Leonardo Da Vinci. Year 3s were writing about themselves as

Mona Lisa, Year 4s created a comic strip “A Day in the Life of Da Vinci”, Year 5s were writing using Da Vinci’s mirror technique and Year 6s made a replica of a Da Vinci invention. Secondly, Mount Lawley was lucky enough to be accepted as part of a national trial being run by Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA). 300 schools were chosen Australia wide and we are 1 of only 69 schools chosen from Western Australia. The trial is being rolled out progressively and this year it involves our Pre-Primary students. The program integrates IT with the WA Languages Curriculum. The students had their first try of the program and it was met with great enthusiasm and excitement. A presto! Signora Ashkenazy

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P&C Social & Fundraising News

Federal Election Sausage Sizzle & Cake Stall – Volunteers Required this Saturday! Mount Lawley Primary School will be a polling station for the upcoming Federal Election this Saturday 18 May. We require volunteers to help cook and serve customers their ‘democracy sausage’ particularly in the 10.30am to 12 noon slot. If you can help out on the day please sign up here: Sausage Sizzle Signup We will also be providing a cake stall and wine raffle on the day. If you are able to donate baked goods or a bottle of wine please drop them off at the school canteen on Friday afternoon or directly to the stall Saturday morning.

Toasty Tuesdays – Volunteers Required Toasty Tuesdays are on again this term with cheese toasties available for $3.50. We require volunteers to help prepare and sell cheese toasties each Tuesday lunch time in the school canteen. If you are able to volunteer some time, please sign up here: Toasty Tuesday Signup

Entertainment Books The MLPS P&C is selling entertainment books as a fundraiser for our P&C. Please order your entertainment books via the link: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/8605a2

P&C Facebook Group A closed face book group has been created to assist the P&C to communicate with the MLPS community and to help promote parent and community involvement. The group is called Mount Lawley Primary School P&C. Please join to stay abreast of all P&C information and events.

New P&C Social & Fundraising Committee Members All P&C events are coordinated by the Social & Fundraising committee, which always welcomes new members. If you would like to join our fun team, please contact Georgina on 0423 665 176 or email at mlpspc@outlook.com.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Inglewood Station OSHC The Inglewood Station OSHC is very pleased to announce that we have finally received approval for an extra 10 places per day at our site at 883 Beaufort St. There are several Kindy places opening up at our Sussex St site for Kindy Care as well as plenty of places for any kindy parents who may be available to pick up by 3.30. Please call Penny on 0439930299 to register your interest or just make a general enquiry. Communicare Communicare are running a series of seminars with the focus on parenting children with ADHD. For more information, click here: