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INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Faction Carnival 1

Interschool

Athletics

1

Early Years

Conference

1

Lost Property 1

School Values &

Dispositions

1

Parking 2

Calendar of

Events

2

Merit Awards 2

Website Stars 2

Gifted &

Talented

2

Faction Carnival 3

Canteen 4

Prefects 4

Vac Swim 4

Uniform Shop 4

P&C News 5

Community

News

5

Student

Councillors

6

Greenmount’s

Got Talent

7

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Greenmount Primary School

50—68 Innamincka Road GREENMOUNT 6056 9294 1155 Email School : greenmount.ps@education.wa.edu.au Email Principal : lucy.webb@education.wa.edu.au Website : www.greenmountps.wa.edu.au

Please SMS if your child is absent,:

name, class and reason.

Dear Greenmount families

Faction Carnival Congratulations to all Greenmount Primary students who

participated in our school faction carnival! It was a fantastic day

where all students were given the opportunity to enjoy fun team

games and to achieve their personal best in track events. Even our pre-primary

students were given the opportunity to join us and run in their very first faction

carnival race! It was lovely to see so many parents spectating and enjoying the

beautiful weather. Thank you to the P&C for your coffee and cake stall and to the

parents who donated yummy cakes and biscuits. A big thank you to Mr Hodgson

for all his fabulous organisational skills.

Interschool In Week 4 our school will be hosting the Interschool Carnival on Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd of November. Parents are welcome to spectate on both days.

The Early Years Conference On Thursday this week Greenmount Primary will be holding the Early Years Conference. This is aimed at parents of students from Kindy to Year 1. If you are able to attend please notify Administration.

Lost Property Due to the constant fluctuation in daytime temperatures, we are finding that our lost property bin is overflowing again. Our school prefects will sort through the clothing this week and, where possible, school jumpers and other uniform items were returned to owners. If you are aware that your child has misplaced a uniform item, please check the

baskets located in the Admin doorway. Any items not claimed by the end of the week will be displayed on the verandah on Friday morning.

It is timely to now provide a reminder to all parents and carers about parking around the school:

the ‘Kiss and Drive’ is a designated area for drop off/pick up of students. Please remember to drive through pick up area (not park), so traffic does not block access for others

Street parking is available in Polygon Place and Woolowra Road

The staff car parks are for staff and DayCare buses only While there may be times when the start and end of school results in congestion in parking areas, it is important to be mindful of student safety – our first priority. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

P A G E 2

Please mark these dates on your Calendars Thursday 26th October Early Years Conference Friday 27th October Assembly Room 17 Tuesday 31st October P&C Meeting Wednesday 1st November Interschool Athletics Jumps and Throws Friday 3rd November Interschool Athletics Monday 5th November Year 6 Photos for Graduation Friday 17th November Assembly Room 3

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Lucy Webb

PRINCIPAL

Please take the time to look at these new items on our website:-

Class Items Room 7 Excursion to Kanyana Rehabilitation Centre

Phys Ed News Faction Athletics Carnival

Room 1 Mathematics Recent News

Greenmount’s Got Talent

Reminder

A friendly reminder to be aware that it is

that time of year when magpies swoop.

Applications for Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance

Programs are now open for students in Year 5, entering Year 7 in 2019. Applications close on Sunday, 11 February 2018.

Late applications are not accepted. For more information visit www.education.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/

giftedandtalented to explore the Gifted and Talented Courses.

Are you interested in applying to a Gifted and Talented Program for Secondary Education? Governor Stirling Senior High School would love to invite you to our next Gifted and Talented Information Session on Tuesday 28 November, 6pm-7pm at Governor

Stirling SHS. Hosted by the Department of Education, you’ll be able to have one-on-one chats with a Gifted and Talented representative, learn more about the Gifted and talent-

ed programs on offer, school selections and admission requirements.

Reserve your place now by registering today, email

Jennifer.Lumia@education.wa.edu.au Or call 6274 0300

Soundwave Books

For Yr 1—6 parents who did not purchase a

Soundwave book, these can be purchased

through the school at the front office using

Eftpos or cash at a cost of $18.00. Please do

not label with your child’s name in case these

need to be exchanged. Thank you

Faction Athletics Carnival A windy day dawned on Friday. Putting up tents became a hazardous proposition. The games must go on; onwards and upwards. The students settled in their Faction bays preparing for the day ahead. This was the closest contest after the Jumps and Throws phase of the competition, with only 20 points between the 1st and 3rd place (one team game win). The Distance running events were first off the rank. The 200, 400 and 800 metres were closely contested, all contestants earning valuable points towards their faction total and towards Individual Championship Points for medallions. The Junior (year 1+2) part of our Faction Carnival began with Team Games and Sprint events. A visit from our Pre-Primary’s stopped proceedings as they ran a sprint race. The Carnival continued with great cheering and enthusiasm. The Year 1+2 participants finished their portion of the Faction Athletics Carnival with the announcements of the Year 1+2 Champion and Runner-up Champion. The year 3 to 6 portion of the carnival proceeded through the Team Games, Sprints and eventually the Baton Relays. Scores were close with Prichard finishing in 3

rd Place, Passmore in 2

nd Place, and

only by 2 points, Chipper were victorious. Congratulations to the following Champions and Runner-up Champions:

Year 1 Champion Girl – Greer Lamont Year 1 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Lara Milsteed Year 1 Champion Boy – James Saunders Year 1 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Raiden Hei Hei

Year 2 Champion Girl – Donna Walley Year 2 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Samara Slater Year 2 Champion Boy – Anthony Punaivaha Year 2 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Louis Murray Year 3 Champion Girl – Penelope Punaivaha Year 3 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Laila Kendrick Year 3 Champion Boy – Lachy Saunders Year 3 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Sean York Year 4 Champion Girl – Rejoyce Iloh Year 4 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Nieve Russell Year 4 Champion Boy – Peter Walley Year 4 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Cameron Moody Year 5 Champion Girl – Naomi Punaivaha Year 5 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Sienna Green Year 5 Champion Boy – Jaydin Armstrong Year 5 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Hunter Pearce Year 6 Champion Girl – Isabelle Briggs Year 6 Runner-Up Champion Girl- Arcadia Creber Year 6 Champion Boy – Glory Iloh Year 6 Runner-Up Champion Boy- Malachi Desmond

Well done to everyone involved and who helped out, Thanks Mr Hodgson

P A G E 3

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Soundwave Books

For Yr 1—6 parents who did not purchase a

Soundwave book, these can be purchased

through the school at the front office using

Eftpos or cash at a cost of $18.00. Please do

not label with your child’s name in case these

need to be exchanged. Thank you

Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop is open on a Wednesday morning from 8.30—9.15am

and a Thursday afternoon from 2.30 to 3.15pm

(next to Room 5).

CANTEEN

Canteen is now open on a Monday, and also

Wednesday to Friday.

Thank you

Toni

P A G E 4

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Enrol your children now in VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays.

To find out more about VacSwim and to enrol online please visit

education.wa.edu.au/swimming

Term 4 Prefects

Jakob Tolj McKale Barrett

Makiah Centracchio Tesharn Laing

REMINDER EARLY YEARS CONFERENCE

Thursday 26th October 8.45am—1200pm

Staffroom For all new Kindy parents and

current Kindy, Pre Primary and Year 1 Parents.

Soundwave Books

For Yr 1—6 parents who did not purchase a

Soundwave book, these can be purchased

through the school at the front office using

Eftpos or cash at a cost of $18.00. Please do

not label with your child’s name in case these

need to be exchanged. Thank you

P A G E 5

G R E E N M O U N T P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

Sports Day Thank you to everybody who donated delicious goodies towards our Sports Day Cake Stall. Thank you to the volunteers who spent time setting up, packing up or selling cakes throughout the day. We had a fantastic day, enjoyed some wonderful competition between the factions and delicious treats.

Guardians of Greenmount Train Tunnel Walk Saturday 4th November 2017 2pm - 5pm

The Guardians of Greenmount invite all the men and kids of the Greenmount Primary School community to join us on a walk exploring John Forrest National Park and the Swan View Tunnel.

Bring along your hat, sunscreen and water and meet at the new carpark on the corner of Morrison Road & Swan View Road in Swan View.

Please RSVP by text message with your name and number attending to 0497 569 402.

Each family attending must have at least 1 adult with your group and a reminder that pets are not allowed in the national park.

Each child who brings along their Train Tunnel colouring in page will also receive a lollipop.

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 31st October at 6.30pm in the

Staff Room. Please use the service entry and park on the basketball courts.

Everyone welcome.

STUDENT COUNCILLOR PROFILE TERM 4 — 2017

P A G E 6

NAME: Isabelle Briggs

AGE: 12 ROOM: 14

TEACHER: Miss Sims

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

As a student councillor, I can offer lots of help and leadership around the school

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

What I enjoy about school is the learning part and being with my friends.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I enjoy playing sports and hanging with my friends at school.

FAMILY AND PETS

My family is my mum, dad, brothers (Jack and Luke) my 2 dogs, 2 cats, a bird and a snake.

NAME: Olivia Wilson

AGE: 12 ROOM: 17

TEACHER: Mrs Khan

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I am a very helpful, kind and responsible student.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy learning our Australian history, science and being with my friends.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I like Art, hanging out with friends and drawing.

FAMILY AND PETS

Mum, Dad, Axle, Adelaide, my dog Lilly and my cat Lucy.

NAME: Annabel McLennan

AGE: 9 ROOM: 10

TEACHER: Miss Marotta

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I will help keep the school tidy and help children who need advice.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

I enjoy good friends and I like the nice teachers.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Singing and dancing.

FAMILY AND PETS

Mum, Dad, little brother and seven pets.

NAME: Samara Hitchcock

AGE: 10 ROOM: 11

TEACHER: Mrs Fox

WHAT I HAVE TO

OFFER AS A STUDENT

COUNCILLOR

I can offer kindness, and I am a very caring student.

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT SCHOOL

Everyone is so nice and kind.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I enjoy horse riding and playing netball. FAMILY AND PETS

My mum and my brother and sister, Nibbles the bunny, 2 chickens and a fish.